Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta
The Master degree holder in International Relations however sympathised with the women and children from the North- Eastern part of the country over the insecurity in the area.
She is optimistic that if her husband is given the opportunity to govern the country,he will address the problem of insecurity in the area and as well protect the interest of all women, irrespective of their creed, colour or religion.
Hajia Buhari stated this on Tuesday while addressing a mammoth crowd of women from all the six southwestern States of the country.
The event which was held at the MKO International Stadium,Kuto,Abeokuta was attended by women leaders and party supporters from the six States, comprising Ogun,Oyo,Ondo,Osun,Ekiti and Lagos States.
Various political,social and religious groups from the 20 local government areas of Ogun State were on ground to welcome the women.
Hajia Buhari,who is also being called,’ Gogo’ said,”I am here today and delighted to be here again for the second time. I was here about two months ago with my husband,but today,I’m here to honour the invitation of the wives of the southwest governors.
“You may be wondering why I dress in Ibo dress in Ogun State,the Oduduwa land. We are having our grand finale today and when they said we are coming to Ogun State today to honour the invitation of the southwest governors,I have no choice than to accept.
“Mrs Osinbajo,who was also in Benue attire this morning has to change it because she cannot cope with the dressing. All five yards to be wrapped,it’s very difficult. To copy our women from the Benue State is not all that easy.
“As I stand before you today,my heart goes to our sisters, mothers,daughters from the northeast States,especially, those from Borno,Yobe and Adamawa,who due to insecurity have no opportunity to gather this kind of crowd to educate them.
“I’m from north-east and I know how it feels to see your daughters being taken away for almost a year and your husband being slaughtered in your presence. That will never happen again in our country from May 29,2015 when my husband assumes office.
“Last week when my husband was in Lagos to meet with some groups of people,he promised to protect all our women and children. He said he has no money to throw about because Nigeria is not for sale,he believes in the government of accountability,prudence and integrity.
“If you vote for my husband,his regine will be violence free and he will protect the interest of all women and children. His government will be zero tolerance to domestic violence and child abuse. The Ministry of Women Affairs is there and it will be allowed to carry out its responsibilities,”she promised.
Hajia Buhari also charged the women leaders not to relent in the educating of the women on how to cast and protect their votes,as she advised them not to sell or five out their Permanent Voter Cards,PVC’s to any deceptive and desperate politicians.
On her part,the wife of the Vice Presidential candidate, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo corroborated the view of Hajia Buhari as she urged women across the country not to be fooled or bamboozed with the deceit of the PDP.
Mrs Judith Amaechi,wife of the Rivers State governor, who is also the Director-General,General Muhammed Buhari Campaign Organisation, informed the women to be prepared and never allowed themselves to be intimidated or harassed by anybody.
“Women are agents of change,we are catalysts of change. We should stand firm and be ready to work for the change. We can continue with these lopsidedness of the PDP,the change is now and not later”,she said.
Several other speakers at the rally, who are mainly wives of the serving governors and the former governors, the deputy governor of both Lagos and Osun States called on women to rally round all the APC candidates across the country to enable change manifest throughout the country.
Among the dignitaries at the rally which was tagged APC Southwest Zone Women’s Presidential Rally were the National women leader of APC,her deputy and all the zonal leaders,wife of the National Chairman of the party, Mrs Odigie-Oyegun,wife of the former governor of Bayelsa, Mrs Sylva,wife of some APC governed State governors,wives of the governorship and deputy governorship candidates of APC in Lagos,Rivers,Akwa Ibom and others.
Several artistes, among them the Fuji crooner, Alhaji Sefiu Adekunle Alao(Omo Oko), Alhaji Musiliu Haruna Ishola, Olamide,Remmyz and host of others entertained the crowd.