Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva join race to succeed Buhari

The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva has joined the ranks of chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) angling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Sylva’s friends from the Northern part of the country led by Sulaiman Abdullahi procured the expression of interest and nomination forms for him.

Abdullahi said Sylva deserved the exalted seat of the presidency in view of his track records of performance and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari.

“We felt you have to come out and contest and we are sure you will win. You are the right person to succeed Mr President. That is why we purchased the form to give you to participate in the primary. We believe party give you the ticket,” he noted.

Sylva who accepted the nomination forms expressed gratitude to the group adding he would live up to their expectations.