As the debate about who will become President Buhari’s preferred choice to fly the flag of the ruling party rages, reactions have continued from politicians, activists, and other well-meaning Nigerians.
The latest is from Dr. Suleiman Musa, a renowned political sociologist based in Zaria, Kaduna State.
According to a statement from the university don made available to newsmen, President Buhari reserves the right to name his preferred candidate for his party.
Part of the statement read: ”While I do not wish to interfere with such an inalienable right, I wish to remind him to be wary of the set of politicians who were celebrating while he was sick and hospitalized in London.
”Some highly placed politicians in Nigeria did not believe that President Buhari will be alive today. They were already celebrating while Nigerians were praying for his quick recovery.
”Others were even positioning to be nominated as vice president in case of any eventuality. Mr. President should not allow such politicians with a history of betrayal on their shoulders to succeed him.”
Furthermore, Dr. Musa assured Nigerians that the impending announcement of the President should not be misconstrued as any form of imposition. ”rather he is merely announcing his preference to allow the party go through the usual consensus and face the elections like other candidates from opposition parties.”
He added: ”The process of electoral competition which is the beauty of democracy will not be tampered with or undermined.
”Nigerians should expect that when the primaries are over, campaigns will go on normally to sell and expose the qualities and capabilities of the individual to the entire nation and the international community.” Continue Reading
