General Muhammadu Buhari, says the forthcoming general elections in
Nigeria is crucial as it is expected to further democratic
consolidation on the African continent in general.
General Buhari made this declaration on Thursday while speaking during
a lecture at London think-tank, Chatham House.
He said; "On March 28, Nigeria has a decision to make. To vote for the
continuity of failure or to elect progressive change. I believe the
people will choose wisely.
"I think that given its strategic importance, Nigeria can trigger a
wave of democratic consolidation in Africa.
"But as a starting point, we need to get this critical election right
by ensuring that they go ahead and deprive the zones who want to
scuttle it the benefit of drowning our fledging democracy.
"That way, we'll all see democracy and democratic consolidation as
tools for solving pressing problems in a sustainable way, not as ends
in themselves."
General Buhari also explained that his priority if elected as
president is to go tough on the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and
tackle general insecurity in the country.
The APC candidate also promised to tackle corruption by blocking all
channels of wastage in the economy and ensure that corrupt persons are
not appointed to serve in his government.
"We will run a functional economy driven by our wide view that sees
growth not in an end by itself but as a tool to create a society that
works for all, rich and poor alike," he said.
--ChannelsTV
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