Imo traditional rulers have thrown their support behind the re-election bid of incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a statement issued by National Vice Chairman, Christian Royal Fathers of Nigeria and Member, South-east Council of Royal Fathers, Eze (Dr.) Oliver Ohanwe, on behalf of the Imo monarchs, Buhari was in a better position to move the nation forward more than any other presidential candidate.
Ohanwe said, “We thank the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for his selfless and dedicated service to the nation, his commitment to ensure common good for all and his unwavering drive for the peace, unity and progress of the country.
“We are completely convinced that the policies and templates of development already laid down by the president in the last three years was based on critical thinking, careful and strategic planning and would catalyse rapid national development in his second term. The president was essentially elected on the firm promise to tackle corruption and security.
“This administration has given a lot of fillip to these noble agenda. With the president’s grit and strategic support to the relevant institutions, corruption in our national life has practically reduced by more than 75 per cent.
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“He has justified the huge magnitude of the mandate freely given to him in 2015 which cut across ethnic, religious and even partisan lines, having a clear message which is no escape from change and has restored the dignity of our country.
“Buhari has put the economy on the part of sustainable growth, revitalized our ailing institutions and strengthened resolve and determination to ensure that change has really come.
“We the entire members of the Council of Ndi Eze, with our citizens, alongside the overwhelming majority of Nigerians completely align ourselves with the President’s patriotic response to the various calls to seek re-election in 2019.
“We assure the President of our unalloyed support. We stand with him. And finally, we urge the President to use his good will and reach to support the Southeast region to produce the next President of Nigeria after completing his second tenure in 2023.”