IBB Tasks Politicians on Peace, National Unity as APC  Kicks Off Campaign in Niger

BY YM BINA

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has tasked Nigerian politicians to prioritise national unity and peaceful coexistence as political activities  ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum.

Babangida gave the advice when  members of the Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State paid him a courtesy visit at his hill Hilltop residence in Minna.

He urged Nigerlites and Nigerians at large to put the unity and collective interest of the country above personal and political interests as political parties commence their campaigns.

The elder Statesman stressed the importance of maintaining peace, tolerance and mutual respect throughout the electioneering process while praying for a peaceful and successful elections across the country.

He also offered prayers for Niger State and Nigeria, wishing the people a peaceful and successful electioneering process.

The Director General of the Campaign Council, former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, who led the delegation, expressed appreciation to the former military leader for his words of advice and prayers.

He assured him that the APC and the Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council (PGCC) would do everything within their powers to ensure that the campaigns are issue based, development oriented and geared towards the overall good of Niger State. He further assured that the unity of the people and peaceful coexistence would remain top priorities throughout the electioneering process.