Buhari Urges Nigerians To Back Leaders For National Progress

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians in a Sallah message, to support the leaders from the lowest to the topmost at this crucial juncture of the nation’s democracy for national progress.

Speaking to journalists in Daura, shortly after observing the Eid prayer on Wednesday, the former president congratulated fellow Muslims on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fasting and the performance of the Eid.

In a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari urged “all citizens to support our leaders from the local government level to the highest at the center in their efforts to transform the development landscape of the nation.”

The former president noted that “Support for our leaders is a vote for a better tomorrow.”

“It is imperative that we stand united in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of our nation,” and called on contestants to political offices in elections “to always ensure a smooth succession from one administration to another without stoking communal tensions and obstructing development, irrespective of political party affiliation.”

The former President expressed his appreciation to the people of Daura, his hometown, and the state in general for according him a warm welcome as indicated by the massive crowd at the Eid prayer ground.

He further expressed happiness at being in the midst of his people after completing his term as president.