• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

Pick women as running mates, Aisha Buhari tells presidential aspirants at Iftar

Vital News by Vital News
April 24, 2022
in Politics
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Abuja – The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged political parties to always consider women as running mates to candidates contesting elections for various positions across the country.

Mrs Buhari was speaking on Saturday night when she hosted Presidential Aspirants from various political parties for a Ramadan (Iftar) breakfast at the State House, Abuja.

The Iftar was organised by the first lady to provide an opportunity for the aspirants to share love and happiness with one another in the spirit of Ramadan and in a quest for nation-building.

She said fair play for women in politics was to ensure their greater participation in elective positions.

“In fact, it is high time women are adopted as running mates at all levels considering their voting strength and active involvement in political processes.

RelatedStories

2027 : Group Holds Awareness Walk In Kogi, Reaffirms Commitment To Vision, Leadership Of President Tinubu

2027 Presidency : No Automatic Ticket For Jonathan in PDP — Gbenga Hashim Group

Kogi Commissioner, Rabietu Okwute, Denies Sponsoring Political Thugs, Condemns Viral Video

INEC Approves Promotion Of 471 Junior Staff, Reviews Preparations For Anambra, FCT Elections

“As we approach the 2023 election with greater hope, I am confident that Nigeria will continue to grow from strength to strength on the pedestal of our democratic tenets,” she said.

The first lady enjoined the presidential hopefuls to remain focused on issues that strengthened the nation`s unity, brotherhood and national cohesion.

Mrs Buhari, however, reminded her guests that, the 2015 election was a watershed in the history of Nigeria.

“It was neither contested in the court of law, nor in the court of public opinion.

“Therefore, the greatest end-of-tenure gift that fellow Nigerians can give to the first family is another free and globally-acknowledged fair election come 2023,” she appealed.

She urged all the aspirants to ensure tolerance, fair play and avoid violent tendencies by building bridges where necessary, especially during electioneering campaigns.

On his part, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, represented by a former governor of Edo, Oserheimen Osunbor, urged all aspirants to play politics without bitterness.

Mr Osinbajo said the event offered Nigerians from different faiths and background the opportunity to reunite with one another to foster unity.

“It is an opportunity for aspirants from various political parties to meet one another and the lesson we should learn from here is to practise politics without bitterness as we move closer to election year.

“We should try to imbibe the spirit of oneness because at the end of the only one person is going to emerge winner of the Presidential election next year.

“ So, it is not going to be do-or-die affairs, we should learn to practise politics without bitterness,” he said.

One of the APC aspirants and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, expressed gratitude to the first lady for bringing the diverse groups of Nigerians to share love and unity.

Mr Tinubu, however, prayed for the brotherliness, peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria.

On his part, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, an APC aspirant, expressed appreciation to the first lady for bringing the presidential aspirants together to foster unity and nation cohesion.

“I must also thank you because this should be about our nation, about our patriotism, we should always place our nation above our individual interests.

“ As we have aspired to lead this nation, I think what Nigerians should be able to evaluate, is not going to be promises, it’s going to be ticking the box.

“ The opportunity given to us as leaders, what did we do with it. So, this kind of gathering is highly encouraged because it is going to douse a lot of tensions,’’ he said.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, a PDP presidential aspirant, said the gathering was historic going by the calibre of people in attendance.

Mohammed promised to play the game with humility and mutual respect.

“I promise to do the politicking with the interest of Nigeria in my mind, respect for one another irrespective of our party differences,” he said. (NAN/vitalnews)

Tags: AishaaspirantsIftarWomen
Previous Post

NDLEA arrests 4 suspects, foils attempts to smuggle cocaine from Brazil to Nigeria

Next Post

NDLEA arrests Ukatu, drug baron behind N3bn tramadol deal linked to Abba Kyari, others

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

2027 : Group Holds Awareness Walk In Kogi, Reaffirms Commitment To Vision, Leadership Of President Tinubu
News

2027 : Group Holds Awareness Walk In Kogi, Reaffirms Commitment To Vision, Leadership Of President Tinubu

October 1, 2025
2027 Presidency : No Automatic Ticket For Jonathan in PDP — Gbenga Hashim Group
News

2027 Presidency : No Automatic Ticket For Jonathan in PDP — Gbenga Hashim Group

September 29, 2025
Kogi Commissioner, Rabietu Okwute, Denies Sponsoring Political Thugs, Condemns Viral Video
News

Kogi Commissioner, Rabietu Okwute, Denies Sponsoring Political Thugs, Condemns Viral Video

September 26, 2025
INEC Fixes July 20 And  August 8, 2026 For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections
News

INEC Approves Promotion Of 471 Junior Staff, Reviews Preparations For Anambra, FCT Elections

September 25, 2025
Six Reps Members, Edo, Delta Speakers, 22 State Lawmakers Defect From PDP To APC
National

Senate Reopens Senator Natasha’s Office

September 23, 2025
Next Post

NDLEA arrests Ukatu, drug baron behind N3bn tramadol deal linked to Abba Kyari, others

110 people died in Imo refinery explosion - NEMA

Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, FCT , Jigawa record increase in IGR

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

UK – based Nigerian Pastor Jailed For Stealing Church Money

UK – based Nigerian Pastor Jailed For Stealing Church Money

1 year ago
Hijrah 1446A.H : MMPN Demands National Holiday For Islamic New Year

Hijrah 1446A.H : MMPN Demands National Holiday For Islamic New Year

1 year ago
NAHCON, Saudi Firm Sign Agreement On Hajj Services, Secure Discount

NAHCON Shares 95,000 2023 Hajj Seats To States, FCT

3 years ago
Foundation To Empower 1,500 PWDs At Easter

Foundation To Empower 1,500 PWDs At Easter

2 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • Maritime/ Marine Transport
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Engineer Urges Nigeria To Invest In Aerospace Technology To Tackle Insecurity, Modernise Aviation

Bandits Kidnap Police Officer In Kwara

Death Toll In Ibaji Boat Mishap Rises To 36

Arrest of 147 Terrorists In One Week, Confirms Tinubu Is Boosting Troops’ Morale – Group ‎

Fubara Sacks Commissioners, SSG, SAs, SSAs

2027 : Group Holds Awareness Walk In Kogi, Reaffirms Commitment To Vision, Leadership Of President Tinubu

Trending

Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From  October 29
News

Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From October 29

by Vital News
October 2, 2025
0

The Kogi State Government says it will commence strict enforcement of ban on Zariagi, Osara and other...

Realnews Announces Theme, Date For It’s 13th Anniversary Lecture

October 2, 2025
Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji,  For Hard Work, Dedication

Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji, For Hard Work, Dedication

October 2, 2025
FG Cancels Independence Anniversary Parade

Engineer Urges Nigeria To Invest In Aerospace Technology To Tackle Insecurity, Modernise Aviation

October 2, 2025
Police Begin Manhunt For Killers Of Three Officers, Two Vigilante In Kogi

Bandits Kidnap Police Officer In Kwara

October 2, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From October 29 October 2, 2025
  • Realnews Announces Theme, Date For It’s 13th Anniversary Lecture October 2, 2025
  • Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji, For Hard Work, Dedication October 2, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • Maritime/ Marine Transport
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In