Democracy needs vibrant, responsible opposition – Buhari

Democracy needs vibrant, responsible opposition – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that democracy needs vibrant and responsible opposition to survive.
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Image result for buhari pi;xAt a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, Buhari said in a multi-party democracy, opposition does not mean hostility, enmity or antagonism.
The President said: “Multi-party democracy is a very tried and tested form of government. Opposition does not mean hostility, enmity or antagonism. Democracy needs opposition, one that is vibrant but responsible.
“I am very pleased to see you assembled here all shades of opinion in Nigeria. Please convey to our countrymen and women in your respective states my deep gratitude to all those who prayed for my recovery.”
Buhari enjoined all Nigerians to continue praying for peace and prosperity in the country.
In his remarks, the PDP National Caretaker Committee   Chairman,  Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi, said the opposition would always support the administration in all areas that are of benefit to the people.
According to him, PDP would continue to play the role of responsible opposition “energetically, vibrantly, but very decently and with all sense of responsibility.”
“We assure you of our cooperation as much as the opposition can possibly give to enable you give your best in the process of navigating the ship of our state into a better tomorrow.
“We are glad to note that already the legislators of our party are cooperating with those of the majority party in both arms of the National Assembly to ensure a smooth legislative sail for the system.
“We are also proud of the contributions of our governors to the deliberations and other activities of both the National Council of State and the National Economic Council,” Makarfi stated.

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