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.

Buhari’s Minister endorses Atiku for 2019.

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