Buhari’s PA loses primary election in Kano

Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, has lost primary election in Kano State.

Ahmad contested against Mahmud Gaya, the lawmaker representing Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu constituency of Kano state in the House of Representatives.

The presidential aide secured just 16 votes, while Gaya gathered 109 votes.

Ahmad reportedly left the venue of the primary election even before the results were announced. He later claimed that there was use of thugs during the election.

“As an aspirant, I left the venue of primary election for Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Federal Constituency, because of the security of our majority delegates. If want to compete with the best, thugs shouldn’t be part of any election,” he wrote.

In reaction to Ahmad’s claim, one Muhd Sani Abdullahi wrote, “It’s so unfortunate but it good you experience it. During 2019 inconclusive that was anchor by your superiors, after worth the Gama scenario, you all are happy. Alhamdulillahi with this, I believe you will speak the truth. It’s so unfortunate for the government to give room for thugs. All this is an eye opener for 2023 election. The opposition have to prepare to overcome such thugs. It happen in 2019 insha Allah it won’t happen come 2023.”