Nigerians Will Appreciate My Government Soon – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday promised that his government would not let any candidate use their “personal resources or influence to intimidate other Nigerians” ahead of the 2023 general elections.

According to him, in six months, Nigerians will appreciate his government that it respects them.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke when he received members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by its Chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, at the State House, Abuja.

The statement was titled ‘Why I believe in non-interference in the political process, Buhari.’

Citing the outcome of the Ekiti, Anambra and Osun States governorship elections, the President promised Nigerians of his desire to achieve strong and firm political institutions through non-interference in elections.

This, he said, would give credence to the political process, ensure participation and inclusiveness, and reveal that the governing party respects the electorate.

The President said, “I want Nigerians to know that we respect them, and for us to show that, we will allow them to vote who they want. We all witnessed what happened in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states. What happened in those states gives me a lot of hope that we are succeeding.

“We will not allow anyone to use personal resources or their influence to intimidate other Nigerians. We will not allow intimidations materially, morally or physically. This is the kind of leadership that can emerge and consolidate our nation.

“In six months, Nigerians will appreciate the government of the All Progressives Congress that we are sincere and we respect them.’’

To the APC political leaders, he asked for intensified efforts in “thinking, meeting and strategising for the 2023 elections.’’