Why I Didn’t Attend APC Caucus Meeting – Buhari Explains | READ DETAILS
The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on his absence at the caucus meeting of his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC).
APC had it’s national caucus meeting at the presidential villa on Wednesday, while the National Executive Committee (NEC) summit is billed to hold in Transcorp Hilton on Thursday with party leaders expected to be present.
Explaining why he was absent from the meetings, Buhari through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said he was invited to the meetings, however, his absence is owed to other commitments he had earlier made.
“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.
“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” Shehu said.
Recall that the former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo also apologised for his unavailability at the events.
Osinbajo said he has been committed to many assignments outside the country.