The Federal Government says it is unaware of anyone in the presidency working against the victory of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, in the February 25 presidential election.
The governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday February 1, appeared on Channels TV, where he alleged that some elements in the presidency were working against the party’s victory at the poll.
However, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, while speaking to state house correspondents after the FEC meeting dismissed the claim.
According to him, government is unofficially aware of anyone working against the victory of the party at the polls.
He stated that the Buhari-led government has been fair to all candidates regardless of party affiliations.
“On a more serious note, one thing I can assure you is that, no matter who, this administration is focused and determined to ensure a free and fair election.
” And I think this administration, and for that matter now, the most important person in this regard is Mr. President.
“I think he has shown by words and deed that he is committed to a free, fair and credible election. And fair, free and credible elections mean not favouring or disfavoring anybody.
“Everywhere he goes, he makes that very clear, even as recently as Friday, when he was in Daura.
“He said the same thing. So if there’s anybody who is working against any candidate, we don’t know officially.”he said
