Fomer Head of State, Maj-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (retd.)
Ahead of the December 10 presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress, a former Head of State, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday returned his nomination and expression of interest forms.
Buhari is the second aspirant to do so. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakkar had earlier submitted his.
In his brief remarks during the occasion, the aspirant expressed appreciation to the National chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and members of his team for making themselves available to receive the forms.
He also used the occasion to comment on last week’s police invasion of the National Assembly.
Buhari said, “It is a distressing situation where those who are supposed to protect the constitution are the ones that are undermining it. That place is the House of Representatives and the Senate. They are sacred places and the police shouldn’t go there as members of the law enforcement agencies let alone fire tear-gas canisters at lawmakers. They (the police) are breaking the law and undermining the constitution and if they are doing that, who is going to correct (them)?”
In a related development, Odigie- Oyegun has inaugurated the governorship screen committee of the party.
He urged members of the committee to be “just and fair” in carrying out their assignment and ensure that everyone receives a fair hearing.
Members of the committees include Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as chairman (North-Central) with Hadiza Bala Usman as the Secretary.
Senator Chris Ngige was announced as chairman for the North-East, while Mr. Tunji Obawule is to serve as the Secretary.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi was named chairman for the North-West, while Hamid Suleiman would serve as the Secretary.
Buhari is the second aspirant to do so. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakkar had earlier submitted his.
In his brief remarks during the occasion, the aspirant expressed appreciation to the National chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and members of his team for making themselves available to receive the forms.
He also used the occasion to comment on last week’s police invasion of the National Assembly.
Buhari said, “It is a distressing situation where those who are supposed to protect the constitution are the ones that are undermining it. That place is the House of Representatives and the Senate. They are sacred places and the police shouldn’t go there as members of the law enforcement agencies let alone fire tear-gas canisters at lawmakers. They (the police) are breaking the law and undermining the constitution and if they are doing that, who is going to correct (them)?”
In a related development, Odigie- Oyegun has inaugurated the governorship screen committee of the party.
He urged members of the committee to be “just and fair” in carrying out their assignment and ensure that everyone receives a fair hearing.
Members of the committees include Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as chairman (North-Central) with Hadiza Bala Usman as the Secretary.
Senator Chris Ngige was announced as chairman for the North-East, while Mr. Tunji Obawule is to serve as the Secretary.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi was named chairman for the North-West, while Hamid Suleiman would serve as the Secretary.
The Punch
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