Rochas Okorocha, Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum, says the party has produced the best governors in the history of the country.
Okorocha made the boast on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, at the opening of a retreat on policy synergy between states and the federal government.
The retreat was aimed at analysing the various challenges faced by state governments in taking advantage of the various policies of the federal government.
According to Okorocha, the APC governors are united and have fixed the economies of their respective states.
“Our party has the best governors ever produced in the history of this country – from Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, Lagos, Imo, Zamfara, Nasarawa, Kogi and others,” he said.
“When you visit those states, you will know that Nigerians have not made mistake electing us to lead their states affairs.
“We have resolved to fix the economy and it has already being fixed. We are united and Nigeria will always remain an indivisible nation.
“We don’t know who is Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo; our determination is only to stamp out hunger and bring democratic dividend to our citizens.”
He urged Nigerians to emulate the APC leaders, adding that “hate statements should not be taken serious or regarded by anyone”.
He also urged Nigerians to exercise more patience with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari until its four-year tenure is over.
“We want to appeal to Nigerians not to judge us from past sins or within the two years we have been in the mantle of leadership of this great country,” he said.
“You should judge us when the mandate entrusted to us expires.”
Also speaking at the occasion, Atiku Bagudu, Governor of Kebbi State, said the APC governors would continue supporting Buhari in delivering the positive change that the party promised Nigerians.
“The enthusiasm and patriotism of President Muhammadu Buhari and Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, demonstrate that Nigeria is getting its footsteps right,” Bagudu said.
“All that helps Nigeria to develop is now brought to debate and discussion table, and we should always cherish what we discuss significantly in order to enhance our development.”