The victory of General Muhammadu Buhari during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary was a reflection of the unflinching and collective resolve of the party to rescue Nigeria from the abyss that the current government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has plunged it.

The former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, made this declaration in his congratulatory message to General Buhari.

Saraki noted, with satisfaction, what he termed "an uncommon level of transparency" displayed throughout the convention.

The message read, "It is worth pointing out the level of sportsmanship and togetherness exhibited by all the contestants for the party's presidential ticket. It was one of the finest moments of our political party history.

"It is not happenstance, rather it shows that it is easier for people to take a stand if they know that the fight was fair and the rules applied generally.

"Never in the annals of parties presidential primaries in Nigeria has there been such infectious atmosphere of no-victor-no-vanquished.

"This eminently qualified Nigerians put aside personal loss and ambition for the greater vision of a changed Nigeria.

"You will agree with me that the quality of the ideas that were put forth in the various manifestos by our aspirants, show truly, that APC is bringing change not for a few but change all Nigerians," he said.