President Muhammadu Buhari has given a bold hint that he can request re-election next year by naming former Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport, because the Director-General (DG) of his campaign.
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The appointment was made at a secret meeting, sources have told SaharaReporters. Mr. Amaechi, disclosed sources, was picked over Mr. Rochas Okorocha, governor of imo State, who was said to possess actively sought-after the position.
Mr. Amaechi held the position in 2015, when President Buhari won the presidential election.
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Also named as members of the team are Mr. Simon Lalong, plateau State governor; Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna State governor; Mr. Tanko Almakura, governor of Nasarawa State and Mr. Mala Buni, National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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