Cross River Governor, Ayade, Joins Presidential Race After Buhari’s Approval
Prof. Benedict Ayade, Cross Rivers State Governor, said that he had secured the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari, to hold consultations and further unveil his plans to contest for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Ayade also declared to rally behind former President Goodluck Jonathan if he (Jonathan) emerges as the APC’s Presidential flag bearer ahead of next year’s election.
This was disclosed to the State House Correspondents shortly after his meeting with the President at Aso Rock Villa.
The governor said he had profound respect for the former president and would not mind supporting him if the APC offered him the Presidential ticket.
He further added that his conversations with the President are to seek counsel as he prepares for next month’s primary elections.
Ayade clarified that he did not tell the President of his desire to succeed him but only asked for a nod to begin holding consultations. According to him, the President gave him the approval to begin consultations.
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Cross River Governor, Ayade, Joins Presidential Race After Buhari’s Approval
Ayade also declared to rally behind former President Goodluck Jonathan if he (Jonathan) emerges as the APC’s Presidential flag bearer ahead of next year’s election.
This was disclosed to the State House Correspondents shortly after his meeting with the President at Aso Rock Villa.
The governor said he had profound respect for the former president and would not mind supporting him if the APC offered him the Presidential ticket.
He further added that his conversations with the President are to seek counsel as he prepares for next month’s primary elections.
Ayade clarified that he did not tell the President of his desire to succeed him but only asked for a nod to begin holding consultations. According to him, the President gave him the approval to begin consultations..
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