The battle for the presidential ticket of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as 12 APC governors
reached a final agreement to support Muhammadu Buhari, former military head of
state, while his counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, is
reaching out directly to the delegates.
At the meeting, which took place at Adeola Odeku, Victoria
Island, Lagos, the governors who agreed to support Buhari are: Abdulaziz Yari
(Zamfara), Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Tanko Al-Makura
(Nasarawa), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Babatunde Fashola (Lagos), Abiola Ajimobi
(Oyo), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun),
Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) and Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers).
The two other governors, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano) and
Rochas Okorocha (Imo), are also gunning for the presidential ticket. It was
also disclosed that Kwankwaso has been persuaded to step down for Buhari, which
he agreed, but will still put up an appearance without putting up a fight at
the convention.
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