2019: Niger lawmaker says Buhari’s ‘cult-like’ popularity will ensure APC’s victory

Umar Bago, a member of the House of Representatives representing Chanchaga Federal Constituency, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s cult-like popularity would win the 2019 presidential elections for the All Progressives Party, APC.

Mr Bago, who spoke newsmen in Minna on Thursday, emphasised that the President still enjoyed the love of eligible Nigerians.

According to him, Mr Buhari remained the greatest political force in Nigeria as far as followership and massive support were concerned.

“Mr President has amassed a cult-like followership, especially among youths and women, irrespective of religious, ethnic, tribal and political differences,” he said.

The lawmaker advised the president to remain focused on the ongoing fight against corruption, insurgency, cattle rustling, militancy and restoration of economic growth.

He said Nigerians expected much from the present administration to re-position the country for optimal growth.

” I urge Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his strong political will would revive our nation’s economy for optimal growth “he said.

He said that the current socio-economic and insecurity challenges faced by Nigerians was a direct consequence of the mismanagement of the economy by the past administration.

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He said that the massive looting of public funds under the watch of the past administration was purely responsible for the prevailing predicaments.

The lawmaker explained that the diversification of the country’s economy was showing good results.

” Mr President  is aggressively formulating and implementing policies aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s economy from oil to mining and agriculture.”

He called on Nigerians to continue to support and cooperate with the administration with prayers for God’s intervention in the nation’s affairs.

NAN