APC Presidential Primary: Buhari's Former Strong Minister Engages in Heated Argument
- The 2023 presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not go without some argument at the venue of the event
- The ex-minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi had it heated with some party agents who were at the Eagle Square in Abuja for the primary
- With the argument between the minister and the agents, a crowd was seen gathered a the corner of the arena after which the former minister walked away
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One of Nigeria's former ministers for transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday, June 8, was engaged in a heated argument at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election.
Daily Trust reports that Amaechi who is also a 2023 presidential hopeful got into an argument with some political party agents at the event arena.
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According to the report, the minister was seen and heard raising his voice over an issue while speaking with the agents.
While the root cause of the argument is not known, a crowd gathered to watch and eavesdrop on the minister's argument with the agents.
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Upon noticing the crowd that seem to be building, Amaechi walked away from the scene while some of his supporters for his presidential ambition formed a circle around the agents.
APC primary: Why I stepped down for Tinubu, Fayemi reveals
The governor of Ekiti and leading presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Fayemi had explained why he stepped down for his benefactor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. P
Legit.ng reports that while making his speech at the Eagles Square, the venue of the party's presidential primary on Tuesday, June 7, Fayemi said that he was prepared to sacrifice his ambition to be president of Nigeria for Tinubu.
He also confirmed that the northern governors within the APC have led all the aspirants by example by proposing to members of the party and delegates that the next president of Nigeria should come from the southern part of Nigeria.
Only female APC presidential aspirant Uju Ohanenye steps down for Tinubu
The only women presidential aspirant in the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Barr. Uju Ken Ohanenye had stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking at the convention ground on Tuesday night, she described Tinubu as a lifesaver. She said:
“Nigeria needs a mother and that is why I have come. I love you all. I am pleading with all the delegates to know that their votes are life savers.
"We have our children and nation to think of. Let them tey and vote right for the brighter future of our children."
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