- Calls on citizens to work harder towards tolerance
- IGP puts operatives on alert
By Sandra Amodu
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the peaceful outcome of the 2023 general elections”will go down on record as one of the proudest achievements of my administration in addition to our neutrality in the conduct of the elections.”
In his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of the Eidel Kabir celebration to mark the end of the 30-day Ramadan fasting season, the President explained that “the outcomes of the elections were in line with my pledge to leave a legacy of free and fair elections.
“I’m proud that I have created a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliation in order to produce a fair outcome for all.”
According to the him, “free and fair elections are the only principles that give credibility to our democracy, because the subversion of the will of the people undermines democracy itself.”
“The elections were so transparent that even members of the my own party were routed and unseated. At no point did I interfere with the process in order to give unfair advantage to anyone,” the President added.
On the Ramadan fast, Buhari congratulated Muslims on successfully completing this demanding spiritual obligation.
While praying to Allah to reward the Muslims for their sacrifices during the fasting season, the President advised that “we shouldn’t forget the important lessons of the Ramadan which includes improving our bond with the underprivileged and poor members of society.”
According to him, “abstention from food and drinks during the fasting period had made it possible for us to appreciate the situation of those who go without eating every day.”
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Also, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has charged Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Tactical Commanders in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to beef up security to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The directive was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi:
The IGP according to the statement asked officers to engage in critical assessment of threat-prone areas, thorough stop and search, raids on black spots, and other anti-crime strategies capable of sustaining peace and public safety in Nigeria.
