Buhari declares for presidency

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A former military head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), on Wednesday formally declared his intention to vie for the presidency in 2015.
The event which took place at the Eagles Square, Abuja, was attended by  All Progressives Congress members across the country.
Prominent among them were – ex-Bayelsa governor, Chief Timipre Silva, former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party  in Kaduna State, Audi Yaro Makama, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Senator Ali Ndume, Senator Magaji Abdullahi, Senator Ibrahim Musa, Senator Anthony Adeyemi, Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande, Senator Sadiq Yar’Adua, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, Barr.  Sharon Ikpeazu, Senator Olorunibe Mamora, Mallam Shehu Sani, Brig. General John Shagaya, Senator Kanti Bello and Senator George Akume.
Also in attendance were – Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) and Tanko Al Makura ( Nasarawa).
In his opening remarks, the former Nigerian leader said,  “I humbly wish to present you, before all Nigerians and before God seeking to be elected as APC presidential candidate.
“Nigeria has never been so polarized by a sinking government. We in APC have resolved to stop them in their track.
“The rest of the world look at Nigeria as a home of corruption, where stealing is not regarded as corruption.”