As he nears the conclusion of his term, President Muhammadu Buhari says he is eager to be addressed as an Ex-President of Nigeria.
The President again stated for the hundredth time that he would not serve beyond the two-term limit set by the Constitution.
Buhari said this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Retired Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1, the Emir of Lafia, Nasarawa State.
He also advised those taking the oath of office, vowing with the Holy Book, to be mindful not to abuse the people’s and God’s faith in them as leaders.
According to a statement released by Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Buhari said, “The traditional ruler is on a terminal appointment. Constitutionally, we (elected public office holders) are not. I cannot go beyond two terms and I have sworn by the Holy Quran that I will uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Politics apart, whenever we are made to swear by the Holy Quran, we have to be very careful. We must make sure that we do not abuse the trust God has given us as leaders.
“I have seen former governors here and I am looking forward to also becoming a former President.”
He was also pleased with the situation in Nasarawa, noting that the North-Central State had taken on a fresh look since his previous visit in 2019.
He applauded Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the immediate former governor and senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, and the current governor, Abdullahi Sule, for the state’s commendable achievements and results.
The Emir of Lafia congratulated the president for providing a 330kVA sub-station to Nasarawa State, solving the issue of inadequate electrical power supply in the state, while welcoming him to the over 200-year-old palace, according to the statement.
