- Aisha Alhassan, Minister for Women Affairs, has declared her unwavering loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari, after stating that the supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to run for the presidency in 2019
- The minister accused her political detractors of amplifying and misinterpreting her visit to Atiku, in order to muddy her image because they were afraid of her growing political strength in Taraba
- Alhassan described Buhari as her father and urged Nigerians to support the policies and programmes of his administration, of which she is a part
Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, declared on Wednesday, September 6, that those criticizing her Sallah visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yola, were being “mischievous”.
In a telephone interview with NAN, the minister said that her Sallah homage to Abubakar did not amount to disloyalty to Buhari.
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She explained that Abubakar had remained her political mentor over the years and was still a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that her loyalty to Buhari and his administration, which she serves as a minister, was 'unshakable'.
The minister accused her “political detractors” of “amplifying and misinterpreting” the visit so as to smear her image because they were afraid of her growing political strength in Taraba.
She stated: “In a nation where politicians are quick to dump the people that assisted them to get to where they are, for political expediency, I have chosen to maintain a long standing family relationship with Abubakar, as well as Buhari, who I consider as a father.
“Besides, neither Buhari nor Abubakar has officially told anyone of an interest in seeking election in 2019."
Declaring that power comes from God, she said that if she loses her job because of her visit, she would consider it as the will of God.
She urged Nigerians to support the policies and programmes of the Buhari administration because it was time for governance and not yet time for politicking.
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that Aisha Jummai Alhassan, minister of women affairs, gave reasons why she declared her support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to run for president in 2019.
Alhassan stated that even if President Muhammadu Buhari decides to re-contest in 2019, she would still support Atiku.
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ROSY CREST
Thursday 7 September 2017