Buhari’s Ex-media Aide Admits Peter Obi Could Win 80% Of Northern Votes
The former Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has admitted that the candidature of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi gaining traction in Northern Nigeria, particularly in Kano and Katsina.
The ex-presidential aide resigned his position to contest the House of Representatives seat for the Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu/ Federal Constituency. He failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. He was defeated by the incumbent member, Abdullahi Gaya, with 109 to 16 votes.
Meanwhile, in a tweet on his verified Twitter page, a few hours ago, the youthful politician said: “Let me confess, the name Peter Obi alone is a movement to beat, I was in Kano over the weekend and to my surprise everywhere is PO, nobody is talking about other candidates anymore and a friend told me that it’s a similar story in Katsina. LP is getting 75% – 80% in those states.
“A friend also just DMed me that PO is getting not less than 85% in Kaduna. Like I said he is everywhere in Kano and Katsina, so he doesn’t even have to waste his time going to the North-West for campaigns, his soldiers take over the region. An 80% victory is assured!
A Bashir Ahmed follower, Ashraf Babagana (@Babaganaashraf) also commented thus: “It’s the same story in Gombe too. Everywhere is Labour Party and the topic of discussion for every group is Peter Obi. The movement started as a joke but it has gained momentum over time. It’s very possible for Peter Obi to win 80% of Gombe State if polls will be held tomorrow.
