PDP senators withdraw support for Buhari for alleged APC’s ‘belligerent’ stance

The ‎Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the upper chamber, Senate, says it has withdrawn the support for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The PDP caucus in the Senate had in September 2015, pledged to maximally support the president’s initiatives in the governance of the country.

The legislators in a statement read by Emmanuel Bawcha, deputy minority leader, said the reason for their decision was because of the “belligerent” stance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ‎government.

“We condemn the plot to remove the senate president and his deputy through illegal means. We will no longer cooperate with the APC government until they cease their belligerent acts,” Bawcha said.

The senators also described the freezing of the bank account of Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as a political witch-hunt, and advised the government to act with caution.

“The freezing of account of Ekiti state governor is a clear political witch-hunt. We wish the government to act with caution and desist from acts of lawlessness.”

Godswill Akpabio, minority leader and 48 other PDP senators had expressed their determination to support the president.

“The PDP senate caucus reiterates its support to M‎r President Muhammadu Buhari and his quest to bring about a greater Nigeria.

“The PDP senate caucus, despite its formidable strength, has resolved to offer only credible opposition that would lead to the building of a better Nigeria. The caucus will give him all the needed support to ensure his success as president,” Akpabio had said.

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