Categories: BREAKING NEWSPOLITICS

Ex-Zamfara Gov Yerima Joins Presidential Race

Ahmed Yerima

Former Zamfara Governor Senator Ahmed Yerima has joined the 2023 presidential race.

Yerima, who spoke to State House Correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, said he would be focusing on three critical areas of needs, including insecurity, poverty and ignorance.

Yerima, who caught national attention when he introduced the Shari’a legal code in running Zamfara as Governor, also said he would be picking the APC nomination and expression of interest forms immediately

Sponsored

“I’m here this afternoon to inform Mr. President of my intention to participate in the 2023 elections and to contest the office of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I’m going to, insha Allah, purchase my forms today and officially declare this afternoon.

“So, I have three points as well; to fight insecurity, fight poverty, and ignorance,” he said.

SPONSORED
ABN TV EDITOR

ABN TV is one of the most visited news platform across Nigeria and the world over. It has carved a niche for itself in delivering authentic, accurate news.

Recent Posts

Abia CP Conducts Operational Patrol After Deadly Attack On Soldiers (Photos)

In response to Wednesday's deadly attack on soldiers, Abia State Police Commissioner, CP Danladi Isa…

8 hours ago

Gunmen Kidnap Labour Party Chieftain In Umuahia

Engr. Augustine Uchenna Stephen, a former aide to Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the immediate past governor…

10 hours ago

Abia Govt Pays Tribute To Former Chairman Of Ndieze, Eze Ukandu (Photos, Video)

Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has extolled the virtues of the…

15 hours ago

Our Prayers Made  $1 Not To Hit N10,000 By Now, Says Pastor Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has…

15 hours ago

Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Ahmad has been suspended indefinitely.…

16 hours ago

NJC Recommends 36 For Appointment As Judges

The National Judicial Council, chaired by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, recommended 36 high court judges for…

16 hours ago