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Oyo Gubernatorial Election: Shittu Gets Buhari’s Nod

Segun Atanda/

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has given his blessings to the ambition of the Minister of Communication, Dr Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, to become the next governor in Oyo State.

Shittu received Buhari’s letter today acknowledging the receipt of his letter of notification and thanking him for his services to the nation.

The letter, sighted by NewsmakersNG, is dated 27th August 2018 and signed by the President.

Buhari stated: “I note with passion your past contributions to our Great Party, APC, during and after the 2018 Elections.

“As you are aware, I am totally committed to free and fair elections. Our policy is to support all APC candidates. I wish you well in your ambition to be Governor of your state. Rest assured that all the security agencies, as well as INEC, will have my full support to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in 2019.”

President Buhari’s letter to Dr Shittu.
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