Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on
Sunday, urged Nigerians to help President
Muhammadu Buhari go back home to rest.
He said the electorate can ensure this
through their votes on February 16, date for
the presidential election.
Buhari of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) will slug it out with former vice
president, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP) and other
candidates.
In a lengthy statement made available to
DAILY POST by his media team on Sunday,
Obasanjo also expressed hope that Buhari
will allow the conduct of a free and fair
exercise.
The statement titled “Points or concerns and
actions†reads in part: “Nigeria must
appreciate Buhari for the little he has done
and allow him to depart for home in peace if
he allows free, fair, peaceful and credible
elections, we must also tell ourselves that
Nigeria deserves better at this point in time
than what Buhari is capable of offering.
“History will note that he has been there.
Nigeria now needs a man with better
physical and mental soundness, with an
active mind and intellect.
“Let me say again that Nigeria belongs to all
Nigerians and exists for the benefit of all
Nigerians and non-Nigerians who desire to
live or do business in and with Nigeria.
“The attitude of “it is my turn and I can do
what I like†with impunity will not last
because Nigeria is created by God and it will
outlive all evil machinations and designs
against the overall interest of Nigeria.â€
