A Pro Buhari group have stumped up the cash and paid for the President’s nomination form for the APC primaries.
The group, known as Nigeria Consolidation Ambassador Network (NCAN) presented a cheque for N45 million naira to chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole.
Yesterday, the APC released the timetable and the price list for the Expression of interest forms and Nomination forms for the Presidency.
The set price was N40 million for the Nomination form and N5 million for the Expression of interest form which brings the total to N45 million.
The price also covers the Vice President as there would be no extra charge and the APC also announced that there would be a 50 percent slash for Women and people with disabilities.
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Sanusi Musa, coordinator of the group, presented the cheque and stated that they are fully behind Buhari and also noted the need to consolidate on the foundation for a better Nigeria
“We cannot afford to go back to Egypt. We cannot afford to destroy the future of our children,” Sanusi said.
“The foundation laid by President Muhammadu Buhari must be reinforced. We believe in the leadership of President Buhari, we count on him to consolidate the good work he has started for another four more years.
“It is for this reason Mr. Chairman, we have decided to pull our meagre resources together and purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms for President Buhari as he present himself to our party members to be chosen as its candidate for the 2019 general election.
“Our members from various villages, local governments and states have contributed to making this happen.
“We have no doubt that Mr. President has both in action and word being working lay a foundation for greater and prosperous nation that our generation and future generation will be proud of. Under his administration Nigeria has become a country sought after for investment in the world. Nigeria has assumed its leadership role in not just Africa but the world.”