President Muhammadu Buhari has implored Nigerians to respect and pick their leaders regardless of their political party or religious leanings. Citing example of himself Buhari said he and many others often wondered why Nigerians have accepted him.
He also stated that Nigerians should congratulate themselves, pointing out that Nigeria is a “lucky” country that has not disintegrated despite its many challenges.
Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman in a statement, said Mr Buhari stated this when he received the report of the National Security Summit held on May 26 by the House of Representatives.
The report was submitted by a team of House members, led by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday.
Mr Buhari urged political leaders to respect Nigerians, from the lowest to the highest, “so that it becomes a duty to them (the people) to pay back to the leadership.”
According to him, respect for Nigerians should allow them to choose who they like as their leaders, irrespective of political party or religion.
While describing the event as “a remarkable occasion,” Mr Buhari restated his determination to serve the country to the best of his ability. He recalled his visits to the country’s 36 states during the 2019 election campaigns, stating it was overwhelming.
Mr Buhari said, “The number of people that turned out to see me, some waiting for 10 hours in the sun, was more than anyone could buy, or force.
NAN