Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said authoritatively that the 2019 general election would not be a do-or-die affair.
The president, in his New Year message to Nigerians said those spreading lies and negativity against the successes of his government have already lost.
Buhari revealed that a lot of Nigerians agree with the giant strides by his administration to improve on infrastructure and the general welfare of the citizens.
In the message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said: “Those who continue to trumpet falsehood and negativity are on their own, fighting a lost battle.
“Elections need not be do-or-die affair, and we should not approach that eventuality in a democracy with trepidation and mortal fear. Happily, a large number of presidential candidates have committed to peace, and peace we shall have.
“As I welcome you into 2019, I also reiterate my many promises and declarations that the general elections will be free, fair and credible.”
President Buhari also noted that Nigerians want peace, security, prosperity, inclusiveness and infrastructural development, a nation they can be proud of, a country that can stand tall amongst other nations.
He said his government remained focused on the journey it started 4 years ago. He said they are set to build a country in which the resources of the country are utilized for the benefit of the largest number, and not kept by a selected few in their never ending urge for greed.
“We are on this mission together, and I assure you of a firm commitment to the ideals of a safe, secure, fair, just and prosperous country,” Buhari said.
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