Will Nigerian President Seek Re-Election in 2019?
Comments by the Minister of Women Affairs Aisha Alhassan have heightened uncertainty over whether President Muhammadu Buhari plans to contest the next election. Aisha Alhassan revealed that Buhari told members of his party before he was first elected that he would only seek one term, implying he did not intend at that time to run in 2019.
President, Muhammadu Buhari
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Nigeria:
2019 - APC Reacts to Buhari's Minister's Support for Atiku
Premium Times, 8 September 2017
The Deputy National Chairman of the APC, Segun Oni, has provided what appears a first formal reaction of the party to the stance of a serving minister declaring support for another… Read more »
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Nigeria:
2nd Term - President Buhari Will Disclose His Intention ... - Oyegun
Vanguard, 8 September 2017
-Minister of Women Affairs, Senator Aisha Alhassan, yesterday, reiterated her earlier assertion to support Atiku Abubakar against President Muhammadu Buhari in any presidential… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Is APC's Only Choice in 2019 - Party Chieftain
Daily Trust, 7 September 2017
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Preye Aganaba, has said that the party has no choice than to represent President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians for re-election in… Read more »
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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:
Sack Threat - Buhari Not Naive - Alhassan
Leadership, 8 September 2017
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Aisha Alhassan has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not be naive to sack her from cabinet on account of her resolve… 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 »
InFocus
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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 ... Read more »