Former Abia governor, Dr Orji Kalu, said on Saturday that President Muhammadu Buhari might not be interested in getting an automatic ticket to re -contest.
Kalu told newsmen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, that the president would prefer a situation where other candidates would explore the democratic process to test their popularity.
“Buhari himself is not even looking for automatic ticket.
“He is a man that is very fair and free in what he does.
“And his feeling is that if any candidate is willing to contest against him, he should come out.
“So President Buhari is also feeling that an automatic ticket for him is not right.
“He believes that the political space should be opened up for other people who also want to contest and he wants an open primary (elections) to take place,” he said.
He said he would support Buhari should he indicate interest to run for a second term.
“I have said it times without number, that the president needs to consolidate on his achievements because he is very popular.
2019: Buhari not interested in automatic ticket — Kalu
