Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he did not attend the caucus meeting and the National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Recall that the APC had fixed August 2 and 3 to hold its national caucus and national executive committee (NEC) meetings, respectively, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had invited Buhari to both meetings.
While the national caucus gathering was held at the presidential villa on Wednesday, party leaders will converge in Transcorp Hilton for the NEC meeting on Thursday.
But Buhari, in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Wednesday, said he was unable to attend due to commitments he earlier made.
Buhari also apologised for his absence at the sit-down and expressed his support and commitment to the party.
“Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained his inability to be present at the caucus meeting and the national executive committee, NEC, meetings of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to which he has been invited,” the statement reads.
“He has conveyed his apologies, indicating that he is unable to attend due to commitments earlier made.
“The former president used the opportunity to express his support and commitment to the party, at the same time wishing it a good meeting, as the leaders take decisions on issues of importance to the party and the nation,” the former president stated.
