Some Nigerians have welcomed the
decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019, saying it
was a good decision, as it would help consolidate the gains recorded by his
administration, if re-elected.
However, some members of the
opposition political parties said in separate interviews with the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto and Kaduna that the President won’ t find it easy
going for second term.
Alhaji Sidi Ali, Publicity
Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, said, “Buhari
has all it takes to re-contest and the decision is a welcome development.
“He is governing well and has the
capacity to continue with the good work, and I am sure more good
transformations will happen in the country, if he is re-elected.”
Malam Kasimu Chiyama, Chairman
Dadin Kowa Youth Association in Kwannawa, Sokoto state expressed joy over the
announcement.
“We will support him fully
because he is the only candidate that has been good to Nigerians.”
Two Sokoto residents, Hajia
Hauwa’u Magode and Abdullahi Maiyogot expressed excitement over President
Buhari’s position and prayed Allah to continue to guide him.
However, Mr Samson Samuel, a
student, faulted the decision, saying the President should consider his age and
health status.
“The APC will surely make a
mistake by nominating Buhari to re-contest.
“Buhari is a good leader but in
recognition of his age and health status he should have rested, as he had spent
most time during this tenure on medical treatment abroad.”
Also, Alhaji Balarabe Musa,
former Governor of Kaduna State welcomed the declaration by President Muhammadu
Buhari to seek re-election in 2019.
Musa, a chieftain of the Peoples
Redemption Party (PRP) said in a telephone interview that his party would,
however, come up with a strong candidate to challenge Buhari in the elections.
“President Muhammadu Buhari is
welcome on board, but we want to assure Nigerians that the PRP has a
presidential candidate to field in the 2019 general elections,” he said
Similarly, Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi,
former National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the People Democratic Party
(PDP), said in a text message that: “It’s no news that he is contesting, it
would have been news if he had announced the opposite.”
The Sokoto state Secretary of PDP,
Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, said Nigerians should vote out the APC or prepare for
“another four years of hunger.”
“Buhari’s age and health
condition are all in Allah’s hand, but what is more of concern is good
governance and ability to transform the country better.
“Nigerians should vote PDP to
avoid continuous hunger and maladministration that subject people to
hardships,” Aliyu said.
President Buhari had announced
his intention to go for second term at the National Executive Council meeting
of APC held in Abuja.
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