President Muhammadu Buhari said he was present at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC campaign rally in Adamawa State to solicit votes for the party’s governorship candidate, Sen. Aisha Dairu Ahmed Binani, and ensure her election as the first female elected governor in the country.
Buhari, who’s been conspicuously absent at APC’s rally, earlier today, Monday, campaigned for the APC and presented the party’s flag bearers to the crowd of supporters at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace in Yola, Adamawa state.
The president also presented the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Adamawa state APC governorship candidate, Binani to the party’s supporters.
The president said the election of Binani as the next Governor of Adamawa will women more opportunities in the country and send a signal to the world about Nigeria’s leadership maturity.
Buhari declared his support for the gubernatorial candidate and assured her of moral support for her success in the forthcoming polls.
He said, “I came here to make sure that from the end of Nigeria to other places, I want to identify with the candidate, Binani, and other candidates.
“We are here to ensure that Sen. Binani becomes the first female elected governor God willing. Her election will speak to Nigeria and the world through Adamawa State.
“I thank you very much for all the support. I want everyone to support her to win. And for those in opposition to us, I wish them the best of luck,” he said.
President said, “We will give her our moral support. The women have been fighting from a distance, let them now come close, and also share in leadership