Saraki presidency will unite Nigeria_Prof. Hagher
The Director-General of Bukola Saraki Presidential Contact and Advocacy Council Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher has described Dr. Bukola Saraki as a bridge-builder and a leader with the key to the unity of Nigeria.
Hagher said this during interaction with the Cross River State delegates to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) forthcoming Presidential Primary in Calabar.
He added that Saraki is intelligent, educated and a detribalised leader with the milk of kindness who possesses the capacity to return the country to its former glory.
“Bukola Saraki is well educated: very intelligent; tested and trusted; a caring leader who carries the pains of others.
“Nigeria needs a unifier like him. He is below 60 years. He has promised to appoint youths below 40 years as ministers of state in each if elected.
“He has also assured women of holistic implementation of 35 percent affirmative action if he becomes the president.
“Saraki will bridge the gap between the old and young generation, ” he said.
He solicited the support of the delegates during the primary, adding that they count on Cross River to deliver.
Hagher, a former minister of Power further said that every geo-political zone of Nigeria has the right to lay claim to the presidency.
“All the zones laying claim to the presidency are right. Every zone is capable of presenting Presidential materials.
“However, we are saying that zoning has long been abused and now Nigeria needs a unifier, ” he said.
According to him, the current ills bedeviling Nigerian society were a result of bad leadership; unkept promises by politicians, and high-level corruption.
“Bukola Saraki will change all that, ” he said.
The State Chairman of PDP, Mr Venatius Ikem in his response outlined the leadership qualities of Saraki spanning over time.
He thanked the council for finding time to come and interact with the delegates and wished them well.
Other members of the delegation include the former governor of Kwara Sen Sha’aba Lafiaji, Dr. Ahmadu Musa, Alhaji Aliyu Maigari, and Engr Hassan Husseini.
