Nigeria’s First lady, Aisha Buhari, has sent out invitations to presidential aspirants, asking them to join her for Ramadan Iftar.
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According to a copy of the invitation card seen by newsmen, the presidential aspirants are expected to present their invitation cards at the gate of the venue.
They are also instructed to leave their phones behind when coming for the dinner.
“Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed”, stated the invite.
The event will be held on Saturday at the State House, Abuja.
Newsmen report that among the aspirants who had declared for the 2023 presidential election, include a former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Governor David Umahi; Governor Nyesom Wike, and ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Yahaya Bello, Governor Emmanuel Udom, former Senate President Ken Nnamani, among others.
The First Lady had earlier hosted the wives of service chiefs and other top government functionaries at the State House, Abuja, to break the Ramadan fast.
She said the Ramadan period provided Nigerians with an opportunity to re-educate themselves in fasting and prayers to ensure peace and development of the country.