After Returning From Spain, Buhari Resumes Consultation On Mode Of Party Primary

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, June 3, returned to Abuja after a three-day state visit to Spain.

Upon his arrival in the country, the president dashed to the State House Mosque at the Presidential Villa to observe his Juma’at prayer.

Daily Trust reports that the president after observing his prayers met with the chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state and his colleague from Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule. 

It was gathered that the meeting between the governors and the president took place ahead of moves to conclude plans in relation to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary.

The president had before his trip to Madrid, Spain met with the 22 governors of the ruling party.

During the meeting, President Buhari informed the governors of his plan to choose a consensus candidate for the 2023 presidential election in the country.

He also urged the governors to support his choice of candidate ahead of the party’s primary scheduled to hold between Monday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 8 at the Eagle Square Abuja.

In a related development, the governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi had reacted to claim that he has dumped his presidential ambition.

Fayemi confirmed that he was still in the race to secure the APC 2023 presidential ticket and said he has not stepped down for VP Yemi Osinbajo.

According to the governor, his supporters should remain calm as he is highly favoured to become the flagbearer of the APC in the 2023 election.