NORTH CENTRAL LEADERS BACK BUHARI'S RE-ELECTION

By Tahav Agerzua

Political leaders from the North Central part of the country today announced their support for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.

They included Governors Samuel Ortom, Simon Lalong, Tanko Al-Makura, of Benue, Plateau and Nasarawa States respectively, as well as Senator George Akume who is regarded as the political leader of the zone.

The development took place at the North Central meeting of the National Committee of Buhari Support Groups which was held at the Nicon Luxury hotel in Abuja.

Senator Akume moved a motion urging President Buhari to seek a second term in 2019 which Governor Lalong seconded and the audience comprising the All Progressives Congress, APC, political stalwarts from the zone unanimously endorsed.

Senator Akume who also chaired the meeting listed successes in the fight against terrorism, economic recovery, sustenance of democracy, restoration of the Nigeria's reputation in the comity of nations, and the President's personal integrity and patriotism as justification for their call.

He said four years were too short for leaders to record lasting milestones and legacies for the people hence the constitutional provision for a second term.
Governor Ortom stated that President Buhari represented everything that could make Nigeria great."For 2019, there is no credible presidential candidate for the APC other than General Buhari," he stressed.

Governor Lalong disclosed that major stakeholders in his state had already moved a motion to compel the President to seek re-election pointing out that his fight against insecurity and corruption as well as efforts to diversify the economy have endeared him to the people.

Nasarawa State Governor, represented by his Deputy, Silas Agara, stated that for the people of his state there was no going back on the Buhari project.