There is No Crack in Presidency, Say APC Governors – TheNigerialawyer

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has insisted that there
is no crack in the presidency, saying any claim to the contrary
exists only in the realm of gossips and rumours.

President Muhammadu Buhari had recently directed Vice-President
Yemi Osinbajo to, henceforth, seek presidential approvals for
agencies under his supervision.

Also, the president recently appointed Economic Advisory Council
(EAC) and disbanded the Economic Management Team led by
Osinbajo.

However, the recent moves by Buhari was perceived as an attempt
to whittle down the power of the vice-president.

But the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-olu Thursday
insisted that there was no crack in the presidency, adding that
both the president and the vice-president are still working
together harmoniously.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat,
stated this during the inauguration of the PGF Media and
Communications Programme Steering Committee held at the PGF
secretariat in Abuja.

He stated: “I think it exists in the realm of gossips and
rumours. So, there is no crack, at the time, the vice-president
went to Zimbabwe to represent this country. It was the prerogative
of Mr. President to go but he nominated him.

“Yesterday (Wednesday), the vice-president presided over the
Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which is the highest body
that determines what goes on in our country.

“We don’t listen to rumours, will deal with facts. The fact is
that they are working together, it is just rumours, don’t take it
that serious.”

He explained that the PGF would work with the committee to take
closer look at issues of strengthening the capacity of All
Progressives Congress (APC) states to implement approved
initiatives.

Sanwo-Olu noted that where evaluation of capacity highlight gaps
in the ability of APC state officials to facilitate implementation,
especially on the issue of media and public engagement, the
committee would help develop capacity proposals as integral
components of its recommendations.

He said that the committee would also help in sensitising and
informing Nigerians about the programme and policies of
government.

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