The group, made up of loyalists of the former Vice-President, Atiku
Abubakar, said in a statement on Thursday that Buhari, having contested
three times and lost, cannot add anything new to the fortunes of the
All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s presidential election.
“We are making this call on the former head of state with all sense of
responsibility having in mind that Buhari will neither enrich the race
nor enhance the political fortunes of the opposition APC which Nigerians
hope will salvage their country from the 15 years of death grip and
mis-governance of the PDP,” the group said.
Both Buhari and Atiku are among the frontrunners seeking the APC’s ticket for the presidential election.
The group’s call came on the heels of a similar admonition by a popular
Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmed Gumi, who advised Buhari, against running
for the president for the fourth time.
In a statement issued by its National President, Oladimeji Fabiyi, the
Turaki Vanguard said: “We, the members of the Turaki Vanguard, a
political pressure group operating independently of the Atiku Abubakar
Campaign Organisation, having carefully monitored and observed recent
pro-Buhari activities sponsored by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), hereby call on him to quit the presidential race.”
However, what came as a surprise is the group’s allegation that the
ruling PDP, might have been pushing for the Buhari candidacy, because
they are sure of defeating him and would be comfortable with his
candidacy.
“In making this call, we are mindful of the need for all patriotic
Nigerians to help prevent another political ridicule of a former
Nigerian leader like Buhari, which would be unavoidable if he continues
with his 2015 aspiration.
“We hope the elderly and revered General will heed our advice and those
of other respectable Nigerians like Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,” it added.
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