Immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has said that long after leaving office, he is enjoying the company of the people in his immediate country home, Daura and Katsina State in general.
Buhari, who was roundly welcome by his people during Eid-el-Fitr prayer to mark the end of 30-day Fasting yesterday, April 10, expressed his happiness at being in the midst of his people after he finished his term as President.
Garba Shehu, his spokesperson while in office, quoted him as further expressing his appreciation to the people of Daura, his hometown, and Katsina State in general for according him a warm welcome as indicated by the massive crowd at the Eid prayer ground.
The former President seized the opportunity of the Sallah celebration to advise Nigerians to continue to support the leaders across board to enable the country navigate “this crucial juncture of our democracy.”
Buhari congratulated fellow Muslims on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fasting and the performance of the Eid, even as he emphasized the need for all citizens to support the leaders from the local government level to the highest level “in their efforts to transform the development landscape of the nation.
“Support for our leaders is a vote for a better tomorrow. It is imperative that we stand united in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of our nation.”
He called on contestants to political offices in elections “to always ensure a smooth succession from one administration to another without stoking communal tensions and obstructing development, irrespective of political party affiliation.”
