President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked the Imo electorate to vote their choice in the forthcoming general election.
The President also advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state to work together and ensure a peaceful election amid the lingering crisis that has engulfed the party after the primaries.
While speaking at the APC presidential rally which held in Owerri, Imo state capital, the President told party faithful that thronged the venue of the rally that his achievements will be consolidated if reelected with their support.
Buhari said, “I assure you that the government will continue to strengthen the economy through sustainable programmes such as TraderMoni.”
“We must also continue to revive the country’s economy and security. You can vote for whosoever you want. Do not allow intra or inter-party affairs stop you from voting for the candidates of your choice.”
Speaking earlier at the rally, APC party chairman, Adams Oshiomhole told the crowd that APC is not in alliance with any other party for the March 2 governorship election.
He said, “We are not in alliance with any other party. Our stance is clear and our sole governorship candidate is Hope Uzodinma,” he said before handing over the party’s flag to him.
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha who is backing his son-in-law on another party platform, had earlier commended Buhari for “his love for the Igbo”.
“My President, you are a man of destiny. Your victory come 2019 has been signed and sealed. You love the Igbos and you have always demonstrated that.”
“You took Chuba Okadigbo and Edwin Umezuoke at different times to be your running mates. No good result came from all that. It will be wrong for anybody to say that you don’t love Ndi-Igbo. Whoever says that is lying.
“Mr. President you were forced to look elsewhere. So it is not right that Buhari does not love Ndigbo.”