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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the confirmation of all ministerial nominees, including Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers state governor, is a sign that there is no longer division within the party.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, Lai Mohammed, APC’s spokesman and minister-designate, described the protest by lawmakers of the People Democratic Party (PDP) as “democracy in action”.

“The cohesion and unity exhibited by the APC senators on Thursday have shown that our legislators are ready to work with the executive and the party to ensure that the agenda of the party is implemented for the benefit of all Nigerians,” the statement read.

“We commend all our members and leaders in the senate and indeed the leadership of the APC for this show of unity.

“Democracy was clearly at work at the senate on Thursday, despite the decision of the opposition PDP senators to stage a walk out over the confirmation of Chibuike Amaechi.

“It is part of democracy that while the minority can have their say, the majority will have their way. Therefore, the decision of the PDP senators to walk out is nothing but democracy in action.”

“With the stage now set for the federal cabinet to be in place, we implore all Nigerians, irrespective of their party affiliation, to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his onerous task of making Nigeria great again.”