Adebayo Shittu, minister of
communications, has reportedly received the approval of President Muhammadu
Buhari to join the 2019 governorship race in Oyo state.
Shittu will be contesting under
the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to NAN, the approval
was contained in a letter dated August 27, 2018, and signed by Buhari.
“I have today received your
letter notifying me of your intention to contest for the governorship seat of
Oyo State in the 2019 general elections,” the letter read.
“I note with passion your past
contributions to our great party APC during and after the 2015 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 you ambition to be governor of your state.”
Buhari reportedly thanked Shittu
for his service as a minister under the present administration.
The president’s letter was a
response to the one written by the minister— seeking the president’s approval
for his intention to govern Oyo state.
Shittu, who is from Saki area of
the state, was a one-time member of the Oyo state house of assembly and a
two-time commissioner.
The APC in the state currently
has about 14 aspirants, including Shittu, who have indicated their interests to
contest the governorship position.
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