The Nigerian government has responded to criticisms and talk about potential re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari describing them as distraction.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to quit as he questions his competence to rule Nigeria beyond his current tenure.
Obasanjo in an open letter warned President Buhari against conceiving any idea of seeking re-election.
The Nigerian leader has not yet declared his intention to seek re-election or not but his supporters are pushing for him to be re-elected.
Buhari who is 75 years has for the larger part of his presidency been plagued by reports of ill-health forcing him out of the country on some occasions to seek medical attention.
Former President Obasanjo on Tuesday in his open letter titled, ‘The Way Out: A clarion call for coalition for Nigeria Movement said “I continue to wish him robust health to enjoy his retirement from active public service. President Buhari does not necessarily need to heed my advice. But whether or not he heeds it, Nigeria needs to move on and move forward.”
“Even the horse rider then, with whom I maintain very cordial, happy and social relationship today has come to realise his mistakes and regretted it publicly and I admire his courage and forthrightness in this regard,” Obasanjo added.
Nigeria’s information minister Lai Mohammed on Wednesday dismissed Obasanjo’s criticisms, saying the government is making “steady progress” and that “Nigerians will definitely get a new lease of life a short while from now”.
“This administration is not unaware of the enormity of the challenges facing the nation but we are up to the task,” Mohammed said in a statement.
“We have taken the bull by the horns and long-suffering Nigerians will begin to experience a new lease of life as our efforts yield fruits. We will not go into a state of funk for whatever reason.” Mohammed added.
Source: Africafeeds.com
