The presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State ended abruptly over a faulty sound system.
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who was present at the rally, had to leave immediately with his entourage.
The rally which was ongoing at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, on Monday, ended when the light went off and could not be restored.The sudden drama started after the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Adamu, mounted the podium and began delivering his speech.
Buhari had arrived Bauchi to lead the All Progressives Congress’ presidential and governorship campaign rally.The aircraft conveying the President landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa airport, Bauchi around 10:20 am .
He was received by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who is the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate and his opponent in the March 11 governorship election, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.
The President was to officially present the APC candidates to the Bauchi electorate at the rally, and to afterwards depart for Lagos where he is scheduled to begin his two-day working visit.