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Bashir Tofa, the
1993 presidential candidate of the National Republican Convention (NRC)
and a presidential candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
has advised Ibrahim Babangida, Aliyu Gusau and Bukola Saraki to remain
in their party to safeguard their status as men of honour.

Mr Tofa, who was
reacting to the decision of the Northern Political Leaders’ Forum to
pick former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the trio, said
they should remain calm and not be deceived by sycophants that will
advice them to explore another political platform to actualize their
presidential ambitions.

Mr Tofa appeared
keen to discourage any plans by the politicians to move to the ANPP to
pursue their presidential ambitions, an eventuality that could present
problems for his own campaign.

“Following the
recent decision of the PDP northern front to anoint Atiku Abubakar as
their consensus candidate, I wish to congratulate him and wish him
well. I also applaud the magnanimity of IBB, Gusau as well as Bukola,
for the maturity and good sense they have shown in this respect,” Mr
Tofa said.

“These three
leaders have proven that they are not desperate and are true believers.
I hope they will jealously safeguard their new status as men of honour.
They must not allow any sycophant and enemies in disguise to lead them
astray by suggesting that they can continue to pursue their
presidential ambitions in another party. That will surely lead to utter
disgrace and complete loss of the enormous respect they will enjoy for
the rest of time.” He advised Mr Saraki to be patient, as he still has
age on his side.

While
congratulating Mr Abubakar, Mr Tofa reiterated his decision to pick a
nomination form and contest the presidential election under the
platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

“As for me, I will pick my ANPP nomination form at the right time,
ready for the battle and victory ahead, by the grace of God,” he said