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From Ethiopia, Buhari Speaks to Nigerians Again; Says Current Hardship Will Soon End
...Campaigns for Tinubu in video, warns against violence during the poll
All the way from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, sent a message of assurance to Nigerians, saying he was fully aware of the hardship that some policies of government, “which are meant to bring overall improvement to the country” had caused . He appealed for more patience as his administration continues to take appropriate measures to ameliorate them.
This was revealed via a press statement by thee President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, who further disclosed that Buhari made the plea in a video recording to shore up support for Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in next Saturday’s election.
Garba Shehu said the President thanked Nigerians for electing him to be their President for two terms, and urged them to vote for the APC flagbearer because “he is reliable and I know he will build on our achievements.”
In the message pointedly directed to voters, the President specifically urged “our traditional rulers, religious leaders and parents to warn their followers and wards alike, not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to foment trouble.
“I want to assure you that the Government has taken adequate security measures to allow everyone to come out and cast their votes,” Buhari announced inn the video broadcast. “I am therefore appealing to everyone to give them the necessary support.
“Fellow Nigerians, I want to use this opportunity to once again thank you for electing me to be your President on two occasions.
“I am not a contestant 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 am calling on all of you to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is reliable and I trust he will build on our achievements.
“Finally, I want to once again assure you that I am fully aware of the current hardship you are facing as a result of some policies of the government which are meant to bring overall improvement to the country.
“I am appealing to you to exercise further patience as we take appropriate measures to ease 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.
