The All Progressive Congress Chairman Mr Lukman has stressed the importance of the president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari not imposing any presidential candidate through an announcement or any other means.
National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against foisting his announced successor on the party.
Mr Lukman, in an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja, said the move would diminish and damage the president’s revered statue.
The letter was titled: “Succession and 2023 APC Presidential Candidate: Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari”.
Mr Lukman, in the letter, was reacting to the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting between Mr Buhari and APC governors where he asked that he be allowed to pick his successor.
“During the consultative meeting with Progressive Governors on Tuesday, the president had spoken of the internal policies of the APC which allowed first term governors who have served credibly well to stand for re-election.
“And second term governors accorded the privilege of promoting successors that are capable of driving their visions.
“The president, therefore, solicited for reciprocity and support of governors and other stakeholders in picking his successor who would fly the flag of our pa