The APC national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi stated this in Abuja on Monday, October 30, 2017.

“The party believes the President could not have made a better choice,” the APC spokesman said.

“Mustapha is a competent, loyal and dedicated leader who over the years has demonstrated that he has a pan-Nigerian outlook.

“With his appointment, the Party is confident that Mustapha being a strong party man will provide the necessary linkage between the government and the Party, and with the other arms of government, especially the National Assembly,” he added.

President Buhari had earlier sackedthe suspended SGF, Babachir Lawal and Ayo Oke of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).