President Muhammadu Buhari sent a message home on Sunday from Addis Ababasaying he is fully aware of the difficulties caused by some government policies, “which are intended to bring a general improvement to the country”, and called for more patience while the government takes appropriate measures to alleviate them.
In a video recording to bolster support for Bola Tinubu, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, in the upcoming elections in the coming days, the president thanked Nigerians for electing him to be their two-term president and urged them to lets vote. for APC’s standard bearer because “it is reliable and I know it will build on our achievements.”
In the campaign message to voters, the president made a specific call to “our traditional rulers, religious leaders and parents to warn their followers and pupils alike, not to allow a few to use them to foment trouble.
“I want to assure you that the government has taken the appropriate security measures so that everyone can go out and vote. Therefore, I appeal to everyone to give them the necessary support.
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“Fellow Nigerians, I want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for electing me to be your President twice.
“I am not a contender in this election, but my party, the All Progressives Congress, has a candidate in the person of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As I mentioned before, Tinubu is a true believer in Nigeria, who loves the people and the development of our country.
“I call on all of you to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is reliable and I am confident that he will build on our achievements.
“Finally, I want to assure you once again that I am fully aware of the current difficulties you are facing as a result of some government policies that are aimed at bringing about a general improvement in the country.
“I ask that you exercise more patience as we take appropriate steps to alleviate these hardships. God willing, there will be light at the end of the tunnel.”
The president emphasized that the APC presidential candidate has demonstrated his commitment to the development of the country and the well-being of its people.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media and advertising)
February 19, 2023