President Muhammadu Buhari,
Friday, in Abuja said his administration has ensured even distribution of
political appointments to reflect diverse interests across the country,
regardless of the voting patterns of the 2015 presidential elections.
Some regions in the country had
alleged lopsidedness in Buhari’s political appointment.
But in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, he
maintained that he has been fair to all.
Buhari spoke when he received
delegation of Bassa Traditional Rulers and elites led by His Royal Highness,
Alhaji Bako Ebiredelu Dogwo at the Presidential Villa on Friday.
The President said the Nigerian
constitution clearly maps out the need for representation in every government,
and he had adhered strictly to the tenets of the law.
President Buhari noted that
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Science and Technology, Labour and Employment,
and Industry, Trade and Investment emerged from states that he did not record
much votes in 2015, but they were given strong portfolios in the cabinet based
on their competence.
“As humanly possible, I have
tried to be fair to all. And I am very pleased that in spite of the complaints
of technical marginalisation, you have agreed to vote for me in 2019,’’ he
said.
The President assured the
delegation that he would look into the issue of poor representation of the
Bassa people in government.
“Thank you for all the nice
things you have said about me and the administration. I have taken note that
you don’t have leadership in any of the parastatals,’’ he added.
In his remarks, the leader of the
delegation said Bassa people had consistently voted for the President over the
years, and “will do it again in 2019’’.
“You are a great asset to
Nigeria. The Bassa nation will use all the resources available to us to ensure
you are re-elected in 2019,’’ he said.
The royal father said the
President’s effort at securing the country was commendable, urging him to also
sustain the anti-corruption war.
“We are happy with your
administration, which is all inclusive without discrimination. Keep promoting
equality,’’ he added.
He, however, called on the
President to reciprocate the love and affection of the Bassa people, who are
spread across Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, Niger states and FCT, by ensuring that
they get fair representation in government.
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