Buhari drafts Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Desmond Elliot others into campaign

Muhammadu Buhari and entertainers

President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha Buhari hosted a cross-section of Nigerian entertainers in Aso Rock on Wednesday night.

The event was part of the campaign strategy for President Buhari who is seeking re-election in February 2019.

Stars in attendance included Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko, Kollington Ayinla, K1 de Ultimate, Adebayo Salami, Yinka Quadri, Saidi Balogun, Woli Arole, Broda Shaggi, Toyin Abraham, Chinedu Ikedieze and Bimbo Akintola.

Others were Alexx Ekubo, IK Ogbonna, Dayo Amusa, Mercy Aigbe, Korede Bello, Rita Edochie, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Kenny St Brown, Faithia Williams, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Olu Maintain and Joke Silva.

The well-attended event tagged “Together Nigeria” was put together by the Buhari Support Organisation (BSO).

Plaques were presented to the attendees for their contribution to Nigerian entertainment.

BSO is headed by the Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali.

It was set up to canvass for support for President Buhari’s re-election.

Wife of the Vice President Dolapo Osinbajo, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun and Governor Al-Makura Tanko of Nasarawa were also present at the event.

So were retired footballers Peter Rufai and Daniel Amokachi.