Tongues wagging as Niger Republic governors ‘warm up’ for Buhari’s Kano visit

Two governors from Niger Republic were part of those who received President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of his campaign in Kano state.

The governors are Issa Moussa of Zinder and Zakiri Umar of Maradi.

Salihu Yakasai, media aide, of Umar Ganduje, governor of Kano, disclosed it in a tweet on Thursday.

“H.E @GovUmarGanduje with his deputy H.E Dr Nasiru Gawuna, His former Dep H.E Prof Hafiz Abubakar, Minister of Interior Abdurrahman Dambazau & that of Water Resources Kazaure, Governors of Zinder and Maradi from Niger Republic, & others getting ready to receive @MBuhari #PMBinKano,” Yakasai tweeted.

H.E @GovUmarGanduje with his deputy H.E Dr Nasiru Gawuna, His former Dep H.E Prof Hafiz Abubakar, Minister of Interior Abdurrahman Dambazau & that of Water Resources Kazaure, Governors of Zinder and Maradi from Niger Republic, & others getting ready to receive @MBuhari #PMBinKano pic.twitter.com/FwqRRJyZlD

— Peacock (@dawisu) January 31, 2019

It not clear why the governors are part of Ganduje’s team or the role they may be playing in the campaign.

Some Twitter users commenting on the post said they do not want foreign interference as the country is preparing to go to the polls.

“But we don’t want foreign countries interfering in our election??? Governors from another country in APC attire and attending APC event?? That’s a new one,” one Nwosa EA tweeted.

But we don't want foreign countries interfering in our election??? Governors from another country in APC attire and attending APC event?? That's a new one

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— Nwosa A (datolee) (@Gaffer_ng) January 31, 2019

https://twitter.com/Rapture0077/status/1090928354570764289?s=19

@AMADICHIMA Come and see the relatives of the lifeless man whose father is a duck seller from Niger Republic meddling in our internal affairs.
Boo harry has forgotten table manners as the world is no longer watching us. #PMBInKano

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— The Fierce Nurse (@adjekejoseph) January 31, 2019

They are revealing how they get their 3million votes. God is exposing them.

— Fidel (@Ify_delia) January 31, 2019

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https://twitter.com/ZAJIBRIL/status/1090919094143062016?s=19

Please someone should help me understand this scenario, I’m not well informed, are Niger Republic citizens from Zinder and Marabi allowed to vote in Nigeria? or are those states now part of Nigeria? 🤷‍♂️

— Chinedu A. (@ChinayduA) January 31, 2019

After US, EU and UK condemned Buhari's action on CJN.

APC: US, UK, EU should not interfer in The internal affairs of Nigeria.

Few days later, APC and Buhari, shopping for international support with the Niger Republic. pic.twitter.com/KthzvElYrK

— Nwa Uburu (@Hiyke7) January 31, 2019

https://twitter.com/rapidstan1/status/1090924426915401728?s=19

In separate statements, the US and UK threatened to ban anyone who interferes with Nigeria’s election.

“We will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those found to be responsible for election-related violence or undermining the democratic process. Under U.S. immigration law, certain violations may also lead to restrictions on family members,” the US mission in Nigeria had said.