Man Treked from Lagos to Abuja to Celebrate Buhari’s Victory

Though the veracity of his claim is yet to be established, Hashimu Suleiman, the man who vowed to walk to Abuja from Lagos if Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) wins the March 28, 2015 presidential election made good his promise by arriving at Zuba part of Abuja on April 14^th 2015 after thirteen (13) day of walks.

Suleiman was welcomed to Abuja by a massive crowd of fans, well-wishers, curious residents and journalists. He was mobbed by Okada riders, Keke Napep riders, petty riders, children, young and old who trekked with him from Zuba through Wuse II, Headquarters of All Progressive Congress (APC).

The Kastina born Suleiman started his journey from Lagos on March 30, 2015 and reached Abuja, April 14^th 2015. He did 747 kilometre in thirteen (13) days. According to Suleiman he had six canvasses worn-out as at when he arrived in Abuja and was tired and doing the trekking with his canvass in his hands. Among his interesting experience of the walk from Lagos to Abuja were encounter with robbers and a royal welcome in Bida by the Emir of Suleija, Sarkin Zazau.

Since arriving in Abuja Suleiman has been receiving accolades, commendation and material supports from well-wishers, public spirited individuals and well-meaning Nigerians. For instance, he was welcomed into Abuja city by massive crowd, police personnel and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). A philanthropist in the city also checked him into the five star Abuja hotel, Nicon Luxury in Area II.

Though he was received by the duo of Alhaji Modibo Abdullah and Alhaji A.A.Mai-Agogo, the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) equally promised to meet Seleiman.