Governors and some political leaders from the North central geo-political zone yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election.
The governors and some of the leaders of the zone took the resolution at the North Central meeting of the National Committee of Buhari Support Groups held in Abuja.
They said they will compel him to re-contest because there is no other person who can come up for now to sustain the change and economic growth taking place in the country
Prominent among those who made the call were Governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa) and Senator George Akume.
The motion at the meeting was moved by Senator George Akume seconded by Governor Lalong
The motion was unanimously adopted.
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.
Northcentral governors, leaders urge Buhari to contest in 2019
