Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajia Aisha Buhari, has invited presidential aspirants on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to a meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, in Ajuba.
he presidential aspirants were also instructed to leave their phones behind when coming for the dinner.
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has sent out invitations to aspirants gunning for the presidency of the country in the different political parties to show up for a Ramadan dinner with her on Saturday, April 23.
According to the invitation card, the presidential aspirants are expected to present their invitation cards at the gate of the venue otherwise they may be turned back.
The presidential aspirants were also instructed to leave their phones behind when coming for the dinner.
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“Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed,” stated the invite.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) currently has about 8 presidential aspirants.
Former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu broke the ice in January and declared his intention to run for the presidency when he visited Aisha’s husband, Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Villa, Abuja.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, followed suit, and in a similar fashion, visited Buhari to inform him of his intention to run for the coveted number one position in the country.
It did not take long for others like a former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu; ex-governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha; Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State; and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to declare their interest in the presidency on the platform of the APC.
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has also joined the race.