By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Governor Babangida Aliyu, on Saturday, joined millions of other Nigerians in voting for candidates of their choice for the positions of President, Senatorial and House of Representatives seats in Niger state.
The former President in an interview shortly after casting his votes alongside his wife, Justice Fati (rtd) at their Minna hilltop residence, also cautioned mischief makers against acts capable of undermining the peace after the results of the elections are announced.
General Abdulsalami nevertheless commended Nigerian voters and other stakeholders for the relative peace enjoyed throughout the exercise, not only in parts of Niger state, but across the country and enjoined citizens to sustain the trend.
“I have been able to perform my civic responsibility. I am happy we have peace in the Country during the election. From what I have seen here, I am very comfortable, the moment they see you, the BVAS capture you and give you your ballot papers for you to cast your vote”.
The former Nigerian leader expressed happiness on the possibility of better days ahead for the country, saying that, “From all that has been going on, everything is going on smoothly and peacefully. We thank God for how things are going on in Nigeria and Niger state”.
NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper Correspondent also reports that the former Governor of Niger state, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu and his wife, Hajiya Jummai, also joined in casting their votes for the Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives candidates of their choice. NNL.