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President Buhari declares intention to seek re-election in 2019

NEWS DIGEST – President Muhammadu Buhari has formally announced that he will seek re-election in 2019, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Buhari made the announcement on Monday at a meeting of the All Progressive Congress (APC) leadership.

The national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the party is taking place in Abuja.

While the president had long indicated he will seek a second term of four years, this is his first public announcement.

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