2019: Christian groups endorse Bafarawa

The Coalition of Christian Groups in Nigeria and Diaspora for Good Governance has endorsed a former Governor of Sokoto State and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Attahiru Bafarawa as its preferred candidates for the 2019 General Elections.

Coordinator of the coalition, Prof. Adeniyi Ojutiku told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja that Bafarawa is not a religious bigot, has track record of promoting ethnic and religious harmony, managing a state and or national economy, leaving behind billions of Naira in budgetary surpluses after successfully governing and leaving office.

Prof. Ojutiku said the ideal candidate for the coalition in 2019 presidential election will not allow ethnic or religious bigotry and domination by a preferred tribe or religion override the interest of Nigeria, knowing the plight of ethnic and religious minorities in the country.

“Our ideal President must have, over the years, demonstrated a commitment to promoting ethnic and religious inclusivity, tolerance and harmony, going beyond the call of duty to form bridges across ethnic and religious boundaries. He must commit to stopping the systematic bleeding of our economy and the selling of Nigeria to China through infrastructural loans with the inherent programming for Nigeria to default and Chinese to take over, as exemplified by Chinese loan default of some African countries.

“The Former Governor of Sokoto State Dr Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa stands shoulder high above other aspirants, based on the above stated criteria. We hope his party and the electorates will give him a good look as the President of Nigeria, come 2019,” he said.