BREAKING: President Buhari announce intention to run for re-election

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his intention to run for president again in 2019.

He made the announcement on Monday at a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Special Adviser to the President on New media and Engagement, Bashir Ahmad, revealed this in his tweet on his official handle.

President @MBuhari today, attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting. At the Meeting Mr. President announced his intention to run for re-election in 2019. #PMBForNigeria pic.twitter.com/QJm0DN0Naq

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 9, 2018

Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai also confirmed this in a tweet on his verified handle.