Buhari commends Tinubu at midterm, urges steadfast support for APC government

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his midterm in office.

Buhari commended the progress made by the administration while emphasisng that leadership is an ongoing journey requiring continuous effort and commitment.

Buhari in a press statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, called on Nigerians to give steadfast support to the All Progressives Congress (APC) government as it marks its second year in office.

He highlighted that meaningful reforms take time and their success would be gradual rather than immediate.

The former president cautioned against allowing necessary reforms and changes to be undermined by domestic political challenges.

He expressed support for the ongoing efforts by the administration to curb poverty and inflation, which he says have hit the poorest families the hardest, adding however that the task of reducing poverty and inflation, which is immense, must not be left only for the government.

However, Buhari stressed that the responsibility of reducing poverty and inflation should not rest solely on the government.

“The private sector and all of us as citizens must join in all ways we can,” he urged.

Concluding his message, Buhari encouraged Nigerians to remain optimistic and confident about the nation’s future.

He advised that expectations from government should be tempered with patience and understanding.

“Our expectations from our governments should not get heavy.

“I am wishing President Tinubu heartfelt congratulations on his two years in office. May you keep leading with wisdom and care,” Buhari said in the conclusion of his message