President Muhammadu Buhari has asked state governors of the All Progressives Congress to give him some time to decide whether he will see re-election in 2019.
The President made the request during a meeting with the governors in the Presidential Villa on Thursday night.
During the meeting, the governors had called on the President to go for a second term, but he opted to carry out more consultations before deciding.
Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha told State House correspondents after the meeting which was held behind closed doors that the governors all praised the President for his efforts and achievements so far.
For them, a second term will allow the President who swept to power promising to fight corruption, tackle insecurity and boost the nation’s economy.
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