May 7, 2018

A member of the House of Representatives from Niger, Umar Bago, said on Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari would overcome all oppositions and deliver on his mandate.

Bago said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Minna that people opposing the President were those used to the corruption and looting of the past.

The lawmaker said that Buhari has remained committed to the fight against corruption, militancy, cattle rustling and insurgency, and would set the country on the path of progress.

“President Buhari has proved beyond reasonable doubt to be honest, sincere and committed towards meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians irrespective of political, tribal and ethnic differences.’’

“The profile of Nigeria had rose high since Buhari assumed duty, because of the high regard the international community has for him”, he said.

According to Bago, Buhari’s visit to United States was a testimony to the high regard with which the international community now view Nigeria.

“The President’s track record of integrity is largely responsible for the foreign nations’ positive disposition to assist in checking the activities of insurgency and anti-corruption initiatives in our country,” he said.

He stressed that those wishing the president to fail in his second term bid were not in touch with the grassroots.

“The love for the president is still overwhelming and unprecedented;  even during the recent APC ward congresses the people told us in clear terms that only the President would enjoy their unconditional support in 2019.’’

The lawmaker urged politicians to be responsible in their actions and shun negative tendencies that would inhibit the peace, progress and political growth of the country.

“What the country needs at this material time is peaceful atmosphere, to which the Federal Government is committed, to ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2019.”