Former head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) has said he will not have an office for first lady if
he is elected into power in the forthcoming 2015 elections.
Giving his reason, Buhari said there is no office of first lady in the Nigerian
constitution and there is no official role for presidents’ wives.
He disclosed this during an exclusive interview with Weekly Trust in Kaduna.
APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari
According to him, there are ministries which are constitutional like the Ministry
of Women Affairs and they should be allowed to play their roles.
however play an important role in his administration
as he knows what they can do if given the opportunity.
“I was raised by my mother, as I lost my father when I was under six years, so I
know what a woman can do if given the chance,” Buhari said.
He explained that he had the greatest respect for women.
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