The Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Jon Tong Chol, has sought a partnership between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.
Chol, during a courtesy call on the National Chairman of APC, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, said though the administration of President Bola Tinubu took over at a difficult time, it was apparent that the new administration was making progress in the fields of national security and revival of economy.
The envoy noted that Nigeria was now politically stable under the current administration Tinubu, adding that there was a need to exchange ideas between the two nations.
His words: “It is consistent stance of the Korean government to further strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria. I see that Nigeria is now a politically stable country, and we see the achievements made in the fight against terrorists, such as Boko Haram and also the separatist groups.
“We cannot achieve progress in nation building apart from securing peace in the country.
“The ruling political party of Korea which is the Workers’ Party of Korea wishes to strengthen ties with your political party. So far, we have sustained cooperation and collaboration between the parties. But we still lack some substance.
“The Workers’ Party of Korea prioritizes expanding relations with the ruling party of Nigeria.
“The Workers’ Party of Korea has successfully led the Korean people to successfully build a socialist country without any derailment in guiding the popular masses.
“I believe some of you are aware of the development in the situation surrounding the Korean peninsula. We have won independence in 1945 from colonial rule from imperialist Japan.”
Continuing, he said: “However, tragically, the Korean peninsula was divided into two by the outside forces. And the Northern part of the Korean peninsula, which is our country, has faced constant military threats and has been sanctioned by the hostile forces.
“That’s why our ruling party chose independent politics to build a self-reliant economy and self- defend national defense.
“That’s why we rally the masses and form major policies of the government, so the ruling party’s committee makes the major decisions in the country.
“Under the wise leadership of the Workers Party of Korea, we have so far achieved a lot of success in building a powerful and prosperous country.”
Responding, Ganduje, said the idea of strengthening the relationship between the two countries is about the development of the people.
Ganduje said: “The issue of ideology is squarely on the development of the people. So, we welcome good relationships between your country and APC in Nigeria. We will welcome invitations by your country and also invited officials from your party in Nigeria.
“Every effort from various aspects of development should be encouraged. We need to share experiences. The dichotomy between capitalism and socialism has become less since the demise of the Soviet Union.
“It is important to compare the functions of the political parties. It is important to compare the role of the political party in governance. It is also important to compare the role of political parties in recruiting members into the party. And also in recruiting elective officers for governance. The role of the party in the overall development of the country.”
Adedayo Akinwale
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