Nigerians will defend democracy against all threats: Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians will defend democracy from real or imagined threats.
Fielding questions from newsmen after Friday’s Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Abuja, the president said his conviction was based on Nigerians’ disposition to defend democracy against all threats.
“Nigerians appreciate the stability of democracy.
“The outcome of the 2023 elections in which more than 10 governors failed to make it to the Senate sent a message that Nigerians know the power of their votes and how to use them.
“Nigerians cherish democracy. They have shown their love for it and will defend it against real or perceived threats.
“They will continue to vote one way or the other depending on their preferences,’’ Mr Buhari said.
He assured that the May 29 handover date to a new administration remained sacrosanct.
“God willing, nothing will stop the handover,’’ he assured.
On his plans after leaving office, the president said he felt fulfilled that God had made it possible for him to serve two terms of four years each and looked forward to an orderly handover.
“I thank God for what He has done for me personally and for what He has enabled us to achieve.
“I am looking forward to returning to my town; to be as far away as I can from Abuja so that the in-coming president will have the time and the space to take decisions without my distracting him.’’
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
Flutterwave launches Pay With Bank Transfer in Ghana
This announcement comes at the heels of Flutterwave’s recent approval by the Bank of Ghana to provide inward remittance services.
NationWide
Deputy speaker urges Nigerian varsities to integrate AI-driven solutions into curricula
Mr Kalu cited World Economic Forum projections that AI would displace 85 million jobs by 2025 while creating 97 million new roles.
Faith
Ramadan: JNI urges Muslims to intensify prayers to end ‘misfortune’, hardship in Nigeria
Mr Aliyu also urged Muslims to intensify acts of worship in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
NationWide
Nigerian crime gangs targeting British teenagers in sextortion scams: NCA
The victims are later threatened that their pictures would be shared with families, friends and school unless they pay about £100.
Politics
Udeh Okoye remains national secretary; Supreme Court ruling favours party internal decision: PDP
The PDP commends the Supreme Court for upholding the principle of the supremacy of the party in the management of its internal affairs.
States
Man remanded for defiling six-year-old girl in Lagos
Mr Olojede, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a four-count charge bordering on defilement, indecent assault, child abuse and assault.
