President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that addressing him as a former president is something he looks forward to.
Buhari made the statements on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Sidi Bage Muhammad I, Emir of Lafia, in Nasarawa state, according to his spokesman, Femi Adesina.
While committing not to serve beyond his constitutionally mandated two-term term, Buhari also remarked that leaders who swear by the holy book upon taking the oath of office must be mindful not to misuse the trust placed in them by the people.
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,” he was quoted as saying.
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“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.”
Buhari thanked the people of Nasarawa for a rousing welcome, expressing delight that the north-central state is wearing a new look since his last visit in 2019.