Buhari urges Adamawa voters to elect first female governor, make history

• Published date: 09 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, called on voters to shun sentiments and make history by electing the first female governor in the country in 2023, Sen. Aisha Dahiru Ahmed-Binani.

He said her track record of dedication to duty and service will improve the livelihood of citizens.

The President, who spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and gubernatorial flag-off of campaigns in Adamawa, told voters that Sen. Binani had consistently worked for the welfare of the state and indigenes over many years.

He said entrusting her with the office of the governor would further strengthen her to reposition the State for greatness.

'Let me remind you of the good fortune that is awaiting your State in 2023 after returning the APC to power at the federal level and electing the party's candidate as your incoming governor.

'You have been given the opportunity to set a record in the history of Nigeria and the annals of democracy and politics in our country by electing the first-ever female chief executive of a state in Nigeria. You cannot afford such a significant opportunity slip through your fingers.

'I am, therefore, calling on all the men, women and youth of Adamawa State, the northeast and indeed the entire country, to support the candidature of Senator Aisha Binani and ensure her victory in March 2023,'' he said.

President Buhari urged the electorate to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as President and Vice President in the forthcoming elections, and candidates of the APC for Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly.

'I am delighted to be here today in Yola, Adamawa State, to be part of the campaign of our candidates for different offices in the country, starting from presidential, to gubernatorial, national and state assemblies. It is APC from top to bottom.

'APC for President! APC for Governor! APC for Senate! APC for House of Representatives! APC for Assembly Members!,'' the President noted.

President Buhari said the APC had a vision of making Adamawa State more peaceful, progressive and prosperous.

'Your contributions in Adamawa State to our national development can be attested to by your output in agriculture, fishery, livestock, industry, manufacturing, commerce, mining, among others.

'Your achievements in the areas of education have made us proud and given us immense joy and satisfaction. Adamawa people are progressive in nature, and it is time to prove it once again.

'Our vision for Adamawa as...