Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in the 2023 presidential election.
However, the National Chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has urged Nigerians to vote out the ruling party in next year’s general election.
Masari addressed reporters at Igbaja in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on the sidelines of the launch of the students’ hall of residence named after him by Al-Hikmah University.
He said: “On the issue of 2023 and those saying it will be difficult to return the APC in the forthcoming election, that was what they said in 2019, that it would be difficult for the APC to win because of the country’s situation. But it has come to pass that they were wrong.
“The fundamental thing is that the issue affecting this country has global dimensions. The whole world is facing crises and inflation.
“America is going under the worst inflation in the last 40 years; likewise Ghana, Niger, and our neighboring countries. We have to appreciate what is going on in the world before we unnecessarily criticize a global issue. The issues we have are beyond what one country can solve.
“I consider this as a passing phase in our development journey. Countries that are over 400 years old are still facing some crises. When did the Irish and British governments overcome theirs?
“See, we have history to learn and borrow from and we should pray for our leaders to do what is right. But all of us should know that we have a role and contribution to make.”
