Thousands of `traditional and fanatical’
supporters as well as admirers of President
Muhammadu Buhari in Plateau, on Saturday,
persistently blocked his motorcade heading to the
campaign ground of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) in the state.
Jegede arrives Ondo amid cheers from supporters
News men report that security personnel including
the police and soldiers were overwhelmed by the
massive crowd of youths including women who
wanted to have a glance of the president.
NAN observed that it took the president’s convoy
over an hour to cover a journey of 10 minutes
following the inability of the security officials to
control the mammoth crowd blocking the
motorcade.
The president, at the palace of Gbong Gwom Jos,
charged traditional rulers to complement
government’s efforts in ensuring peace and
stability in the country.
President Buhari, who maintained his
administration was working for the future of the
Nigerian youths, called on the traditional rulers to
continue to educate and enlighten the youths on
the need to be law abiding and patriotic in their
conducts.
“You have a role to play in complementing
government’s efforts toward building a strong and
prosperous economy,’’ the president told the
Gbong Gwom Jos.
The president commended Gov. Simon Lalong for
his efforts to maintain peace and stability in the
state, saying that “I have a lot of respect for the
governor. He earns my respect and he has such a
balance mind.’’
In his remarks, the Gbong Gwon Jos, Jacob
Gyang Buba, appealed to politicians to ensure
peaceful conduct of the forthcoming general
elections.
He expressed concern over the way and manner
some politicians were spreading fake news and
promoting hate speeches.
“We will continue to talk to our people to
maintain peace,’’ he said.
NAN observed that the rally was brought to an
abrupt end as the uncontrolled crowd prevented
the security officials from performing their duties.
NAN also reports that public address systems as
well as cables meant for live coverage by radio
and television stations were damaged by the
mammoth crowd of APC faithfuls.(NAN)
Source:
www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/
campaign-buharis-convoy-suffers-blockage-by-
fanatical-supporters-admirers-in-jos/
