The native of Katsina state who was
earlier seen in Niger state, is gaining more popularity, and of course more
blessings.
It has been reported by Daily Trust
that an Abuja businessman has paid N550,000 to cover one week’s
accommodation and food for Suleman Hashimu at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
ahead of his arrival.
Hashimu,
33, who is on a solo trek from Lagos to Abuja to mark General Muhammadu
Buhari’s electoral victory, arrived at Lapai in Niger state and is expected to
proceed to Lambata town en route to Abuja today. He lodged at the Lapai palace
and had to pass two nights there to treat injuries to his legs caused by the
long trek from Lagos.
The
Katsina native, who started the trek about 13 days ago, was given a royal
welcome in Bida and Agaie towns in Niger State as a crowd of admirers,
including the emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, gave the traveller a warm
reception in his palace.
When asked why he had embarked on
such a mission, Suleiman said he wanted to fulfill a promise he made two years
ago.
“I made the promise for this mission
to show my love for the leader of the masses, General Muhammadu Buhari, and for
the 13-day journey I have embarked upon, I have condemned five pairs of canvass
shoes.”
“I made adequate financial provisions
for cross-country trek, but since my journey started, I haven’t spent anything
from the money since I’ve been warmly welcomed in every town or village I’ve
had passed”, he added.
Hasheem, who is on a record breaking
mission, is, however, not aware if Buhari knows of him but with his
mission aimed at getting to Abuja before May 29 to celebrate with the new
president at his inauguration ceremony, there are high chances of Hasheem
meeting with the president-elect.