President Muhammadu Buhari was in Adamawa today amongst party leaders,stalwarts and supporters for the APC mega rally in the state.
In his speech the president was quoted as saying " Hello party supporters I'm here mainly to present the Presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governorship Candidate Senator Aisha Binani"
The President further said " There has never been a lady Governor ever since we start the system, we are going to present one." Indicating that the President is indeed serious about the success of his party against report of lackadaisical attitude from some quarters. It also portray the President as a gender sensitive leader and willing to act in that regard.
Little wonder that, at the sidelines of the event the Adamawa state governor got more than he bargain for when he went to greet the President at the palace of the Lamido of Adamawa moments earlier.
It was reported by a former Presidential candidate Adamu Garba that the president was blunt with the governor who despite saluting his courage and dogeddnes assured him that he is on his way out of power because He (Buhari ) was in Adamawa to make sure that Binani wins.
Adamu Garba made the revelation on his facebook page which read as thus "The President said “Mr. Governor; you are on your way out. I am here to ensure Binani wins” and Mr. Governor cannot believe his eyes, see?"
It was reported that the Governor was dumbfounded and short of words but managed to flash a smile without saying a word.
Adamawa is one of the key battle grounds between APC and the opposition PDP, considering the fact the it is the home of both the main opposition PDP's Presidential candidate Mr. Atiku Abubakar and the wife of the President first lady Aisha Buhari who has been in the forefront of the Presidential campaign of her party.
Adamawa is also one of the key strongholds of President Muhammadu Buhari who has continuously win in the state since the 2015 general elections. Observers are of the view that the contest in the state will be very tough.
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