Buhari Arrives In Jos, Leads Tinubu’s Campaign Flag-off

Abiola Olawale
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President Muhammadu Buhari has touched down in Jos, Plateau state to officially flag off campaign activities for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The President was received on arrival in Jos, by the Governor of Plateau State, who is also the Director General of the party’s campaign council, Governor Simon Lalong and the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Idris Wase.

Also, Tinubu as well as his running mate, Kashim Shettima were present at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Jos, Plateau State venue of the Presidential campaign flag-off.

Supporters of the Party who are in high spirits filled the over 40,000-capacity stadium as security agents strived to maintain order and those who could not gain entrance filled the adjoining streets causing gridlock.

Heavy security presence was observed at the stadium as a combined team of security operatives took charge of the venue and the major routes leading into the venue.

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