2019: Group endorses Saraki for president

The Arewa For Peace and Security Forum has endorsed President of the senate, Bukola Saraki as its choice in next year’s presidential election.
Making the endorsement during a press conference in Bauchi yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Salisu M. Mohamed, appealed to Saraki to leverage on his increasing popularity and contest the 2019 presidential election.
“Senator Saraki is not only a bridge builder who has his wings everywhere in the country buthas the pedigree and is presently making inroads in the political space.
“Over the years, Saraki has equipped himself with the required exposure and experience, from being a special assistant to the president to being a two-term governor and now Senate president. He has been through different stages of leadership and this makes him stand out among many other aspirants who have indicated interest to become president,” he stated.
He opined that “Age is on his side, and he has been able to unite the National Assembly and so can unite the country and move it forward.
“Nigerians want a president who can move the country forward and bring unity and peace to the people, to salvage the nation from our present socio-economic and political quagmire, which is the reason why we are calling on Bukola Saraki to declare for the 2019 Presidential election,” he declared.