But fielding a question on the issue on Wednesday, the Minister for culture and information, Mr. Lai Mohammed asserted that the Buhari-led government has been fair to all candidates regardless of party affiliations, and the presidency is not ”officially” aware of anyone working against the APC presidential candidate.

In his words, “On a more serious note, one thing I can assure you is that, no matter who, this administration is focused and determined to ensure a free and fair election. And I think this administration, and for that matter now, the most important person in this regard is Mr. President.

“I think he has shown by words and deed that he’s committed to a free, fair, and credible election. And fair, free, and credible elections mean not favouring or disfavouring anybody.

“Everywhere he goes, he makes that very clear, even as recently as Friday, when he was in Daura. He said the same thing. So if there’s anybody who’s working against any candidate, we don’t know officially.”