President Buhari speaking yesterday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Emir of Lafia, retired Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1 stated that the nation’s constitution statutorily barred him from going beyond two terms as President and so he looks forward to leaving office next year.
He stressed that he has no intention whatsoever to stay beyond the constitutionally recognized two terms of office as leader of Nigeria.
He 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.”
According to him, leaders who take the oath of office, swearing with the Holy Book, must be careful not to abuse the trust of leadership placed on them by the people and God.
”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 said.
Buhari thanked the people of Nasarawa State for the rousing welcome, expressing delight that the north-central state was wearing a new look since his last visit in 2019.
He then congratulated the immediate past Governor and Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and the incumbent, Governor Abdullahi Sule for the laudable initiatives and accomplishments in the state.
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