President Muhammadu Buhari says a Multi-Party Democracy is the best system of government and he wonders why some African countries are still descending into the abyss of unconstitutional change of government.
The President said this at State House, Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of the Universal Peace Federation who visited him ahead of the Peace Summit planned in Abuja.
President Buhari talked about his experience with both military and civilian rule, and insists that multi-party democracy is the best system
The President expressed concern about the problems in the Sahel belt of the continent, He said it affects both agriculture and businesses negatively.
He described the interest of Universal Peace Federation Africa in the continent as “quite genuine,” saying he was very pleased at the development.
During the Abuja Summit, President Buhari will be given the Leadership and Good Governance Award, as an appreciation of the fantastic results he has brought to Nigeria, and a celebration of his anti-corruption credentials.
PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURES OF IMPROVED SECURITY, ECONOMY BEFORE MAY 29TH
President Muhammadu Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated, and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on May 29, 2023.
The President said this in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving executive members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the State House.
President Buhari said the security situation had improved over the years, particularly in the North East where the focus had shifted to rebuilding infrastructure and re-orientation on education.
He told the Catholic Bishops that the government will continue rebuilding infrastructure in parts of the country affected by terrorist attacks, while underscoring that terrorists had no control over any space in Nigeria.
On the economy, the President said creditors had full confidence in Nigeria, with the capacity to utilize resources and repay loans before the approvals were granted.
President Buhari said the destruction of oil facilities slowed the generation of revenues, and the government would be harder on saboteurs.
He said some of the challenges faced in the past, which include coups and counter-coups, and civil war, had prepared the nation for survival.
The President noted that he had been part of Nigeria’s history since 1967, fighting in the civil war, serving as governor, minister, Head of State, Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund, contesting presidential elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011, before winning in 2015.
In his remarks, the leader of the delegation and President of the CBCN, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, commended the President for reforms in the electoral system, making it more stable and fair, particularly the signing of the Electoral Bill into law.
Ugorji urged the President to use the remaining months in office as Commander-in-Chief to tackle insecurity in the country, and improve the economy.
The Catholic Bishops presented a souvenir to President Buhari, containing a letter of encouragement and prayers for the forthcoming elections.
