The national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) asked the minister of women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, to honourably resign over her scathing remarks on President Muhammadu Buhari.
A member of the NWC and national vice chairman, northwest zone, Inuwa Abdukadir, called for the resignation of the minister on Friday, September 8, in Abuja, when speaking with journalists, The Sun reports.
Abdukadir also attacked former vice president Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a liar and blackmailer.
The party chieftain described Atiku’s recent comments about President Buhari and the party as misleading
Meanwhile, Governor Nasir el – Rufai of Kaduna State says President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Aisha Alhassan as a minister despite complaints by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress .
El – Rufai lambasted the Minister of Women Affairs for being disloyal to the President , adding that she was never a Buhari supporter but a loyalist of former Vice – President Atiku Abubakar .
The governor said this while speaking with State House Correspondents at the Villa on Friday.
El – Rufai said Alhassan did not also vote for Buhari during the APC presidential primary.
He advised Nigerians not to be surprised or shocked at her outburst .
He, however, said her retention or otherwise as a cabinet minister should be at the discretion of the President.
