President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday , lamented that the ruling All Progressives Congress is “ often embroiled in bitter , and on occasions , totally unnecessary squabbles ” .
He regretted that the ugly development has led to the party losing governorship and legislative seats.
Buhari spoke while inaugurating the Executive , Legislative Party Consultative Committee at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja .
He said , “ But we must admit to ourselves that our party has been too often embroiled in bitter , and on occasions , totally unnecessary squabbles , causing us ( to lose ) seats in the legislative and gubernatorial elections .
“ This never should have happened ; we are here to make sure such occurrences never happen again .
“ We must now ensure regular consultations between the party and the government .
“ I am a firm believer in the doctrine of Separation of Powers , which is fundamental to our constitutional democracy, but our practice should be harmonious checks and balances, devoid of bitterness and petty rivalry . ”
