Aliyu Babangida
The Niger State Government has alleged that there are plans to intimidate and frustrate Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, over his recent comment on the 2015 presidential election.
It said some individuals close to the presidency have concluded arrangements to print posters with Governor Aliyu’s portrait with the message: “2015: Vote Babangida Aliyu for President.”
A statement by Governor Aliyu’s Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo, also alleged that some media houses have been commissioned to write negative reports against the Governor as part of their strategies to discredit him and the Niger State government.
Ndayebo described Gov. Aliyu as a law-abiding member of the PDP, who is aware of the party’s directive to members with the belief that parties should not commence campaign for the 2015 presidential election yet.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Aliyu has not declared for the presidency. If anything, he is at the moment focused on delivering on the mandate given to him by the people of Niger State and would not be distracted,” the statement said.
“God is the ultimate decider of who becomes what, just as he cautioned Nigerians to be wary of persons who may want to discredit others for selfish gains.”
The statement noted that the governor remains committed to his present assignment and would not be distracted by any devious plot by mischief makers.
He reiterated his commitment to the ongoing efforts at re-engineering Niger State to achieve its vision of becoming one of the top three most developed states in the country by the year 2020.
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