Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has alerted President Muhammadu Buhari of her plans to join the race to contest for the number one seat in Taraba.

Rhapsodi Affos Blog (RAB)  confirmed that Alhassan, informed the president of her intention in a letter dated July 27, Saying she would contest for the governorship seat under the platform of the APC.

Sequel to her letter,  President Buhari had already responded to Alhassan's request saying he was committed to free and fair election.
in a letter  titled ‘Re- Request for permission to contest for the governorship of Taraba State in the 2019 general elections under our great party, the APC,’ President Buhari said, “Let me thank you on behalf of the Federal Executive Council and Nigerians for your services as minister under this administration.
“I note with passion your past contributions to our great party APC during and after the 2015 general elections.
“As you are aware, I am totally committed to free and fair elections. Our policy is to support all APC candidates. I wish you well in your ambition to be governor of your state. Rest assured that all the security agencies as well as INEC will have my support to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in 2019.”

The minister has not officially unveil the date of her resignation but from all indications it will be any time soon.

Due to her affiliation with the former president and PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, there were suggestions that she might decamp to PDP,  but contrary to all suggestions her letter has laid to rest the suggestions.


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