Buhari's Minister Endorses Atiku For 2019 Presidency
The Minister for Women Affairs Jummai Alhassan says President Muhamadu Buhari won't sack her because of her pledge to support former vice president Atiku Abubakar during the 2019 presidential election. Abubakar has not publicly declared his intentions, but he is believed to be building a coalition. Buhari, who has health challenges, has not declared if he will run for a second term.
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Nigeria:
Minister Replies Critics, Says 'Let the Will of God Be'
Guardian, 7 September 2017
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, has deplored social media attacks on her over her remarks of support to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mixed Reactions Trail Mama Taraba's Loyalty to Atiku
Daily Trust, 7 September 2017
The Minister for Women Affairs Jummai Alhassan has said that she would resign if the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar contest the 2019 elections. Read more »
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Nigeria:
I'm Still Loyal to Buhari - Mama Taraba
Daily Trust, 7 September 2017
Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, declared on Wednesday that those criticising her Sallah visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
I'll Resign If Atiku Runs in 2019 - Mama Taraba
Daily Trust, 7 September 2017
The Minister for Women Affairs Jummai Alhassan has said that she would resign if the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar contest the 2019 elections. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Shocking - Buhari's Minister Endorses Atiku for 2019
Premium Times, 6 September 2017
The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has endorsed a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2019 presidential election. Read more »
Buhari’s Minister endorses Atiku for 2019.
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Nigeria:
I'll Resign If Buhari Seeks Re-Election - Women Affairs Minister
Vanguard, 7 September 2017
Minister of Women Affairs, Senator Aisha Alhassan, has vowed to oppose President Muhammadu Buhari if he shows interest in the 2019 presidential ticket of the All Progressives… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Even If Buhari Runs in 2019, I Will Support Atiku, Minister Says
Premium Times, 6 September 2017
The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has restated her position that she will support a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2019 presidential election. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Won't Sack Me Because I Am Supporting Atiku for 2019 - Mama Taraba
Daily Trust, 6 September 2017
The Minister for Women Affairs Jummai Alhassan has said that President Muhamadu Buhari won't sack her because of her pledge to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Read Full Translation - Buhari's Minister Alhassan Declares Supports for Atiku in BBC Interview
Vanguard, 6 September 2017
An interview with BBC Hausa has shown President Muhammadu Buhari's Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan saying she would support Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Even If Buhari Runs in 2019, I Will Support Atiku, Says Aisha Alhassan
This Day, 7 September 2017
The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, has restated her position that she will support former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2019 presidential election. Read more »
InFocus
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Atiku Abubakar is described as a politician, businessman and philanthropist. He served as the second elected vice-president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, on the platform of the ... Read more »