The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari will unfailingly hand-over the reins of the country on May 29, 2023.
In a statement, presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu said the president was committed to ensuring a proper democratic transfer of power.
The statement was made in response to the comments made by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Robert Clarke.
Clarke had asked the President to extend his term by six months.
“Chief Robert Clarke, a very well-respected elder may be sincere in his wish for the President to extend his term by six months,” Shehu’s statement said.
“We wish to categorically restate that the President will step down on May 29th, 2023, after serving two terms – as per the constitution.
“Having been the first recipient of a democratic transfer of power from an incumbent administration to an opposition candidate in Nigerian history, the President is committed to extending and entrenching democratic values across the country. He shall, in turn, hand the privilege of serving the people of Nigeria to whomever they choose through free, fair and credible elections.
“However, Chief Clarke is right to say that without security, Nigeria would not likely realize its true potential as a peaceful and prosperous nation. That is why it has been at the core of this administration. The results are there for all to see. Boko Haram have been forced back from controlling whole swathes of this country. Internally Displaced Persons are now returning to rebuild their communities. These achievements have been accomplished through the bravery and determination of the Nigerian armed forces and the fortitude of the people of our nation.
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