Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari is facing criticisms after asking voters in Kogi State to forgive the state governor Yahaya Bello for not paying workers’ salaries for more than 16 months.
Mrs Buhari also asked voters to reelect Bello, All Progressive Congress candidate in the governorship election holding in the state on Saturday, despite this.
Mrs Buhari subsequently invited the governor to the podium, saying, “I want Yahaya Bello to talk to you about timely payment of salary.”
She blamed the non-payment of salaries on delay from a verification process.
“But this time, vote for him for continuity of payment of salary on time,” Mrs Buhari said. Her pleas were not only shallow, but they also belittled the sufferings of the people.
Usually revered for her willingness to speak truth to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress publicly, Mrs Buhari’s pleas on behalf of Kogi State governor disappointed many.
https://guardian.ng/news/backlash-as-aisha-buhari-begs-for-votes-for-yahaya-bello/
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