Why I Considered Going on Exile - Buhari Speaks as He Hosts Nigerian Traditional Rulers in Aso Rock

While speaking when he recieved the National Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, in the Aso Presidential Villa Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, expressed thanks to God for improved rainy season for two consecutive years, resulting in good harvest, confessing that he would have gone on exile if it was the other way round.

 

The president said if this year’s harvest were not good he was considering which country to run to. “We know our limitations we have to continue to strengthen our constitution, to strengthen the resolve of our people to live together, work together.

 

President Buhari noted that the mismanagement of national resources over years was responsible for the current economic woes in the country, adding that he will continue to pursue programmes and projects that will better the lives of Nigerians.

 

Speaking further, Buhari stated that Nigeria should be able to use its population strength of being the largest black nation in the world to its advantage.

 

On the general security situation in the country, the president said all hands are on deck to completely secure Nigeria so as to develop it further.

The Oni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunnusi, who spoke for the South West monarchs joined his colleagues in thanking God for the same return of Buhari and for restoring his health.

 

Speaking for the North West, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said the traditional rulers identify with Buhari’s commitment to national security.

 

The Jaja of Opobo spoke for the South South zone and said they “remain commited to the president’s  programmes.

 

For the North Central, Gbom Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba Gyang, also thanked God for bringing the president back to celebrate.

 

According to him, “The issues of health and security are not things to play politics eith but issues we should put heads together so that the country can progress. We commend your efforts on security and agriculture.

 

And for the South East, Chairman of South East Traditional Council, Eberechi Dike, said, “Our hearts are full of joy that you are back. You shook our hands when you came in and that shows you believe in one Nigeria. We prayed for you and you are back. We prayed for you because your agenda for Nigeria is good.

 

Speaking for North East, the Lamido Adamawa, said Nigerians are happy to have the president back to the country in good health. “God brought you back to Nigeria and we are all very happy. We will continue to pray for God to strengthen you more and give you the courage to continue to do more for the country.”