President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has ensured even distribution of political appointments to reflect diverse interests across the country, regardless of the voting patterns of the 2015 presidential elections.

Receiving a delegation of Bassa Traditional Rulers and Elites led by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bako Ebiredelu Dogwo at the Presidential Villa, the President said the Nigerian constitution clearly maps out the need for representation in every government, and he had adhered strictly to the tenets of the law.

President Buhari noted that Ministers of Foreign  Affairs, Science and Technology, Labour and Employment, and Industry, Trade and Investment emerged from states that he did not record much votes in 2015, but they were given strong portfolios in the cabinet based on their competence.

The President assured the delegation that he would look into the issue of poor representation of the Bassa people in government.

In a remarks, the leader of the delegation said  Bassa people had consistently voted for the President over the years, and “will do it again in 2019’’.

The royal father said the President’s effort at securing the country was commendable, urging him to also sustain the anti-corruption war.

He, however, called on the President to reciprocate the love and affection of the Bassa people, who are spread across Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, Niger  states and FCT, by ensuring that they get fair representation in government.

Report by Nnabuchi Nnabuchi