General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate in the 2015 presidential election, on Tuesday failed to attend the presidential rally organised by APC Diaspora Community in the United Kingdom.
Buhari arrived in London last Thursday and was scheduled to meet with the Nigerian community, APC supporters in UK and give a talk later in the week at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of Public Affairs.
However, APC supporters across the UK who converged at the Everlasting Arms Ministries Church in East London for the presidential rally, were disappointed when the party flag bearer did not turn up.
Although no reason was given for his absence, the party’s spokesman, Lai Mohammed, debunked rumours that Buhari was ill, adding that the rally was not part of Buhari’s itinerary.
Mohammed said since the APC candidate arrived in the UK, he had been meeting and consulting with political leaders, while also having some rest after his energy-sapping nationwide campaign.
He, however, assured those present that Buhari would be at the Chatham House event billed for February 26. While speaking on the party’s manifesto, Mohammed said the APC would tackle corruption, generate employment and introduce a nine-year free compulsory education to eradicate illiteracy.
He said: “APC is committed to fighting corruption in the country by ensuring discipline, honesty, hard work and merit,” Mohammed said.
Also speaking, the APC governorship candidate for Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, tasked the Diaspora to take advantage of the upcoming elections to move Nigeria in the right direction.
El-rufai, who fielded questions on the engagement of the Diaspora in nation building, urged the people to encourage their families and associates in Nigeria to vote APC into power.
The former FCT Minister, who also dispelled rumours of Buhari’s ill health, said the APC presidential flag bearer had the requisite experience, given his age at 73, to serve Nigeria.
He said: “When nations go through trauma, they normally go for older leaders who are more tolerant, focused and prepared to create a younger generation of leaders.
“That was the case in South Africa and China.
“For Nigeria, Buhari will bring about stability and peace we yearn for.”
Also speaking, the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, told the supporters that the party’s strength was in its desire to change Nigeria.
While appealing for the Diaspora support in the upcoming polls, Odigie-Oyegun called on the international community to assist Nigeria sustain democracy.
“We are calling on our foreign friends not to help APC but to ensure that the right thing is done in Nigeria,” Oyegun said.
The Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria reports that Buhari’s talk at the Chatham House has been scheduled for February 26 at 10am.
NAN
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Posted: at 25-02-2015 05:29 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
The man is receiving treatment on testicle cancer,I don't know why A P C is making an issue out of this.why are you hiding the state of buharis health to the general public..
Posted: at 26-02-2015 01:43 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
He never start any work na to run go London go rest,,,just for only three months campaign!! What do u think 'll happen when he starts the real job? Of course I know he won't WIN..
Posted: at 26-02-2015 02:19 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
dafemoclassi at 26-02-2015 02:43 AM (9 years ago) (m)
JONATHAN & HIS COHOT HAS FAILED THIS NATION....WE NEED A CHANGE NOW..LET USE A SINCERE AND COLLECTIVE VOICE TO MAKE THE CHANGE..... I WONDER HOW MANY YOUTH ARE COMMENTING HERE LIKE A DUNCE ? IT'S NOT A MUST TO TALK OR COMMENT....WE MUST ENDEAVOR TO TALK LIKE A SAGE WHO HAS THE INTEREST OF NIGERIA IN MIND ?? THIS NATION MUST MOVE FORWARD OTHERWISE THIS GENERATION & THOSE UNBORN WILL SUFFER ??
Posted: at 26-02-2015 02:43 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaBlue at 26-02-2015 02:47 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Quote from: dafemoclassi on 26-02-2015 02:43 AM
JONATHAN & HIS COHOT HAS FAILED THIS NATION....WE NEED A CHANGE NOW..LET USE A SINCERE AND COLLECTIVE VOICE TO MAKE THE CHANGE..... I WONDER HOW MANY YOUTH ARE COMMENTING HERE LIKE A DUNCE ? IT'S NOT A MUST TO TALK OR COMMENT....WE MUST ENDEAVOR TO TALK LIKE A SAGE WHO HAS THE INTEREST OF NIGERIA IN MIND ?? THIS NATION MUST MOVE FORWARD OTHERWISE THIS GENERATION & THOSE UNBORN WILL SUFFER ??
Thats y we say GEJ till 2019 until beta candidate come out next tym not an exhumed general from 9ja grave...Look his sponsors..Thiefs waiting on him to die in power lyk Yar adua then cause anoda commotion in d country
Posted: at 26-02-2015 02:47 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
shannon034 at 26-02-2015 04:53 AM (9 years ago) (f)
This Hausa Northern Nigeria Mumu no be small.....Less than one year in office...Power will return back to the South with Obasanjo and Tinubu sitting on-top of the power
Posted: at 26-02-2015 04:53 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
owen_hillary at 26-02-2015 05:44 AM (9 years ago) (m)
WHOS THAT IDIOT THAT TALKING WHAT HE DONT KNOW ABOUT CHINA, CHINA HERE IS A COMMUNIST COUNTRY ALL THEIR LEADER ARE MILITARY THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN HEAD OF STATE BEFORE OKAY THE CURRENT PRESIDENT IS FAR YOUNGER THAN THE FORMAL ONE OK
Posted: at 26-02-2015 05:44 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
EmekaBlue at 26-02-2015 06:43 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Quote from: owen_hillary on 26-02-2015 05:44 AM
WHOS THAT IDIOT THAT TALKING WHAT HE DONT KNOW ABOUT CHINA, CHINA HERE IS A COMMUNIST COUNTRY ALL THEIR LEADER ARE MILITARY THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN HEAD OF STATE BEFORE OKAY THE CURRENT PRESIDENT IS FAR YOUNGER THAN THE FORMAL ONE OK
wetin u dey drink sir? must b very strong
Posted: at 26-02-2015 06:43 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
All the mallam in Naija I hope una dey read dis. If by mistake now buhari win And Una know wetin to yardua, anoda wahala will start. Change is wat we need, so change buhari before it's too late.
Posted: at 26-02-2015 07:36 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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