Eid-el-Fitr: Unite, support your leaders – Buhari appeals to Nigerians

In a statement, former president Muhammadu Buhari called on Nigerians to come together and support leaders at all levels, citing this time as a critical one for democracy.

The former President underlined the significance of assisting leaders—from local government officials to those at the national level—as they strive to change the country’s development landscape in a Sallah message made accessible to newsmen on Wednesday by his spokeswoman, Garba Shehu.

Buhari congratulated fellow Muslims on successfully completing the 30-day Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid, and he urged “all citizens to support our leaders from the local government level to the highest at the centre in their efforts to transform the country.” Buhari spoke to journalists in Daura shortly after the Eid prayer on Wednesday morning.

“Support for our leaders is a vote for a better tomorrow.

“It is imperative that we stand united in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of our nation.”

He called on contestants to political offices to always ensure a smooth succession from one administration to another without stoking communal tensions and obstructing development.

Buhari expressed his appreciation to the people of Daura, his hometown, and the state in general for giving him a warm welcome.

He expressed his happiness at being in the midst of his people after he finished his term as president.