The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday said it joined well-meaning Nigerians in praying for the fast recovery of the president while he was receiving treatments for an undisclosed ailment in London.
This was revealed by the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi at a meeting with President Buhari and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja..
Makarfi said as the leader of the major opposition party, he will never wish anyone ill talkless of the president of the nation.
While congratulating Buhari on his recovery, the PDP chief prayed God to give him greater strength to shoulder the responsibilities of his office for the betterment of our country.
In his words: “It is on record, Mr. President, that while you were away, being the major opposition party in the country did not stop us from praying for your quick recovery and return to Nigeria. This is because we honestly believe that the President of our country, whatever party flag he or she flies, is our president; and his or her health is substantially linked with the nation’s health in so many ways.
“So, a prayer for your health, Mr President, we believe is a prayer for the good health of our country. This was why at several fora, we did, and enjoined others, irrespective of party affiliation, to pray for your quick recovery. It is a thing of joy, that Allah has answered our prayers
I'm full of gratitude to the leaders of the PDP and APC for finding time from their busy schedules to visit me and welcome me back home. pic.twitter.com/7MPJuKEf5b
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 25, 2017
Today's Meeting with PDP & APC was not a political gathering, but a symbol of our unity and an expression of the maturity of our democracy. pic.twitter.com/1h4EQcju58
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 25, 2017
“In any case, this PDP firmly believes that opposition is no madness; it will therefore never wish ill of anybody, let alone the person saddled with the responsibility of leading our country.
“Mr President, you will agree with me that the PDP has more than a fair knowledge and experience of the weight of that responsibility.”
TheNewsGuru.com reports that President Muhammadu Buhari returned back to the nation on Saturday after spending 103 days in London.