President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated Monday in Bauchi that he had served Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of his ability and had not disappointed anyone.
President Buhari spoke during a courtesy call on Bauchi’s Emir, His Royal Highness (Dr) Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, as part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and gubernatorial campaign rallies.
The President expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received and the continued outpouring of love from Nigerians, noting that the large crowds that greeted him wherever he went demonstrated genuine love and loyalty.
“I normally call on emirs and chiefs, whether on political or personal tours to states to express my gratitude,” he said.
“I like to mention that between 2003 and 2011, I visited all the local governments, and in 2019, when I was seeking my re-election for a second term, I visited all the states.
“And the people that turned out to see me were more than what anyone could buy or force and there I made a promise and pledge that I will serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of my ability.
“And I haven’t let anyone down so far.”
Earlier in his welcome address, the Emir of Bauchi stated that it is delightful when political leaders in the modern state system pay courtesy calls to traditional institutions.
The Emir noted that this was a practical demonstration of love and respect for traditional institutions.
He thanked President Buhari for the historic developments brought to Bauchi State by his administration, declaring that the Kolmani Integrated Project was a legacy for which Bauchi State and indeed the North-East were grateful.
“We cannot thank you enough and we follow the example of our governor to express our greatest gratitude.
“We are also pleased that you have kept your promise of reforming the electoral processes through continuous and progressive reforms, as well as by ensuring the independence of the electoral body, of which our son, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, is currently the head,” the Emir said.
“Your resolve in this and other areas of governance has served as an inspiration to all right-thinking people across the country,” the Emir added.
Following that, the President proceeded to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, where a massive crowd awaited him and his entourage in continuation of the APC campaigns.
He then introduced the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, to the voters.
Dr. Ahmad Lawan, Senate President; Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Senator Abdullahi Adamu, APC National Chairman; and Governors of Kebbi, Plateau, Borno, Yobe, and Jigawa States were present.
Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar (Rtd), the APC’s gubernatorial candidate in Bauchi State, and other party stalwarts were also present.
