RENO vs BUHARI: Former Katsina United Boss Campaign For Nigerian President Gathers Momentum In London

Respected grassroots politician, economist and passionate sport administrator, Aminu Kurfi, landed in the United Kingdom on Tuesday April 6, for a series of political meetings and soon championed the protest outside the Nigeria High commission on Number 9, Northumberland Ave, Westminster, London.

What looked like child's play is fast becoming a major political protest as more Nigerians have literred the streets of London to express their support for president Mohammadu Buhari who arrived London on Tuesday March 31, for routine medical checkups after which, he will attend meetings with political associates and friends in a city that is gradually coming back to life after over two months of lockdown and uncertainties, caused by the raging Corona Virus Pandemic. 

Balele, as he is fondly called by his admirers is a strong supporter of Arsenal football club of London and this latest visit coincides with the London club's Europa cup quarter final match with Slavia Prague

Unfortunately, fans will not be allowed into the stadium but the current chairman of Katsina state football association, will still find time to relate with a few staff of Arsenal football club as he looks for  various ways of improving the game in his state. 

He is a staunch APC supporter and one man who championed president Buhari's re-election campaign in all the local government councils of Katsina state. 

Respected for his massive political influence especially at the grassroot, the former chairman of Katsina United football club of Katsina, a man whose winning aura rubbed off on the Changi Boys and helped them gain promotion to the elite league five years ago, was again in the midst of supporters and keen followers of president Buhari as they stood in front of the High commission, carrying placards with bold inscriptions to pass their messages across. 

One of the placards reads, *"Support President Buhari, world class selfless leader"*

A few Nigerians in London with no particular identity, had initially started the protest, when president Buhari touched down in London on his medical pilgrimage. The group consisting mainly of opposition party members and political enemies, littered the streets in protest. They claimed the president has no reason to run to the United Kingdom for medical treatment when Nigerians, young and old are dying daily due to lack of good health care system back home. 

Defending the president, Balele said President Buhari has done so well in just a few years to correct the abnormalities caused by his predecessors.  He said Rome was not built in a day, so Nigerians should remain patient and see what the president will accomplish before the end of his second term in office. 

Aminu Kurfi is expected back in the country this weekend as he gets ready to take part in the yearly Ramadan, a fasting ritual he holds so dearly to heart