Governors, northern leaders endorse Buhari for second term

-Northern political leaders call on Buhari to seek re-election in 2017.

-They described the president’s achievement as worthy of a second term in order to consolidate on the achievements. 

Group urges Buhari to contest 2019 presidential elections.

Certain prominent political leaders from the North-Central region of the country, have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election during the 2019 general elections in the country.

The group on Tuesday, threw their weight behind President Buhari to seek a second term as Nigeria’s democratically elected president at the North Central meeting of the National Committee of Buhari Support Groups in Abuja.

Prominent among those who called on Buhari to seek a second term in office, were: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau, Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa, as well as Senator George Akume.

The motion at the meeting for Buhari to contest a second term in office, was moved by Senator George Akume and the motion was seconded by Governor Lalong of Plateau state.

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The motion was thereafter unanimously adopted by the audience comprising All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwarts from the zone.

Citing reasons for their decision, Senator Akume, listed successes in the fight against terrorism, economic recovery, sustenance of democracy, restoration of the Nigeria’s reputation in the comity of nations, and Buhari’s  personal integrity and patriotism as justification for their call.

He added the constitution recognized that four years were too short for leaders to record lasting achievements and legacies for the people hence the provision for a second term.

Lending his voice to the discussion, Governor Ortom stated “For 2019, there is no credible presidential candidate for the APC other than Buhari.”