By Dansu Peter
News Punch earlier reported that Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi led Peoples Democratic Party leaders to the Aso to meet President Muhammadu Buhari.
Their visit, News Punch learned was to welcome the President after several months of Medica Leave at the United Kingdom.
However, here are the top 10 discussions between the President and the opposition party
- Opposition does not mean hostility, enmity or antagonism. Buhari says
- Democracy needs opposition, one which is vibrant but responsible. - Buhari
- The entire family of PDP joins compatriots in welcoming you back from your medical vacation. - Makarfi
- We thank God for your recovery - Makarfi
- PDP Caretaker Chair, Sen Makarfi: We believe the President of our country — regardless of what party flag he or she flies
- Sen Ahmed Makarfi: We will never wish ill of anyone, not to talk of the person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria
- Sen Ahmed Makarfi: We will never wish ill of anyone, not to talk of the person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria
- Makarfi: PDP ready to offer legitimate, decent opposition. We will do this to keep govt in check, but ultimately for the benefit of Nigeria
- Makarfi: We assure you of as much cooperation as an opposition party can give—After all the role of the opposition is to take over power
- APC Chair Oyegun: By this meeting PMB has sent out a message that he's President of all Nigerians, regardless of party/religion/ethnicity
"Opposition does not mean hostility,enmity or antagonism. Democracy needs opposition, one which is vibrant but responsible." ~ Pres @MBuhari— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
From his remarks at the meeting with PDP and APC National Leaders this morning at the State House. https://t.co/8RrsVBt0Oh— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
Sen Makarfi: The entire family of PDP joins compatriots in welcoming you back from your medical vacation. We thank God for your recovery.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
PDP Caretaker Chair,Sen Makarfi: We believe the President of our country — regardless of what party flag he or she flies — is our President.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
Sen Ahmed Makarfi: We will never wish ill of anyone, not to talk of the person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
Makarfi: PDP ready to offer legitimate, decent opposition. We will do this to keep govt in check, but ultimately for the benefit of Nigeria.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
Makarfi: We assure you of as much cooperation as an opposition party can give—After all the role of the opposition is to take over power.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
APC Chair Oyegun: By this meeting PMB has sent out a message that he's President of all Nigerians, regardless of party/religion/ethnicity.— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017
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