2019: Lokoja Stands Still for Bature

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By Musa Tanimu Nasidi.

Social and economic activities came to a standstill in some parts of Lokoja, the Kogi state capital following a massive rally in support of Lokoja 1 Constituency House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Muhammed Bature on Saturday.

Several supporters of Bature, including women, youths and well wishers marched through the streets of Lokoja, brandishing posters and other promotional materials with the rally culminating at Ward C Lokoja.

The convener of the pro-Bature rally, Hon Aliyu Adamu said they staged the rally to let the whole world know that Lokoja 1 state constituency will never give up in supporting Bature.

“We are 100 per cent for Bature. We will defeat our opponents come 2019. We are out to massively support Hon. Muhammed Bature who is contesting under the platform of Labour Party,” he said. 

Abdullahi Isah, an activist explained that the mammoth supporters at the rally has confirmed Lokoja 1 constituent’s love for Bature.

“I am impressed by this large turnout of Bature supporters and it has confirmed Lokoja as a base that has affection for Hon. Muhammad Bature. We urge you to continue to pray,work hard  towards the success of our candidate,” he said. 

A woman leader, Hajiya Aishat Ali assured that Bature would continue to get their support because he is a leader that had given his all for women and the people of Lokoja 1 Constituency in general.

Responding, Bature thanked God and the conveners of the rally and the supporters for coming out in large numbers.

He commended them for the peaceful rally and urged them to continue to support him by casting their votes for him at the forthcoming general election. 

Hon. Muhammed Bature is aspiring to represent Lokoja 1 Constituency under the platform of Labour party.


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