Former President Buhari Casts Vote in Katsina Local Government Election

Former President Buhari Casts Vote in Katsina Local Government Election

  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari voted in the Katsina local government election at his polling unit in Daura
  • His participation emphasized civic duty and highlighted the importance of grassroots governance in Nigeria
  • The election is seen as crucial for local leadership selection and reflects public sentiment at the community level

Former President Muhammadu Buhari participated in the local government election in Daura, Katsina State, exercising his civic duty at Polling Unit 003, Sarkin Yarn Ward A.

Arriving at the polling station on Saturday morning, Buhari cast his vote at approximately 11:09 am, joined by Adnan Na-Habu Daura, Katsina State's Commissioner for Special Duties.

Muhammadu Buhari
The ageing former head of state was swarmed by enthralled masses as he stepped out to exercise his public right. Image: FB/Muhammadu Buhari
Source: Facebook

The presence of the former president at his hometown polling unit attracted considerable attention, with residents and supporters gathering to catch a glimpse of the influential political figure.

Security personnel were strategically deployed to ensure a smooth voting process, maintaining order and safety at the polling site.

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In another development, Legit.ng recalled that the former military and democratic leader in Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, left office on May 29, 2023, after eight years at the helms of affairs.

Buhari recently disclosed that he owns only three houses: one in his hometown of Daura, Katsina state, and two in Kaduna state. However, social media posts have alleged that the FBI raided a New York house purportedly owned by the ex-leader of Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng