APC will rule Nigeria beyond 2019, says Guru Maharaj Ji

Satguru Maharaj Ji, founder of the One Love Family, ha said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would rule Nigeria beyond 2019, in spite of the acrimony in the party.

The sect leader said this in Ibadan yesterday at a press conference to mark the 36th anniversary of the group.

He urged the ruling party to ensure that those who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the party were monitored to ensure they do not tarnish the good intention of President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Maharaj Ji also said the defection of some PDP members to APC was to escape prosecution for offences with which they had been charged.

The sect leader said Nigeria was in need of leaders, like Buhari, to create a new country to be proud of and urged the APC to work for the suspension of any minister or lawmaker under probe for acts of corruption until cleared.

He said: “If this is complied with, APC will stand by the name of Maharaj Ji.

“I will make sure I support the party, so that Nigeria would be free to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

“Those that steal Nigeria’s money cannot escape; they would be fished out and forced to return every kobo they have stolen.

“I recommend to the federal government to give one per cent of any loot recovered to any Nigerian who is able to offer fruitful information on such hidden money.

“This would assist in the speedy recovery of stolen money and create a new image for Nigeria to the outside world.

“Presently, the whole world looks at Nigeria as a country that encourages corruption.”

Reacting to Donald Trump’s victory as United States (US) next President, the sect leader said the new administration would bring greater benefits to Africa and the global community, saying Trump is a wise man, judging from his plans to tackle illegal migration and terrorism.