President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, said that the May 29 handover date for the new administration is sacrosanct.
According to the President, Nigerians value democracy and have demonstrated their affection for it, and they will protect it from all threats, whether they are actual or imagined.
President Buhari stated that the future of democracy as a form of government was bright when speaking to journalists in Abuja shortly after the Eid prayer, which marked the conclusion of Muslims’ 30-day Ramadan fast.
According to him, who is getting ready to step down from office in a little more than a month, Nigerians will defend the system against any attacks, and he feels happy with that assurance.
President Buhari, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, was quoted as saying: “Nigerians appreciate the stability of democracy.
“The outcome of the elections, in which more than 10 governors failed to make it to the Senate, sent a clear message that ordinary Nigerians know the power of their votes and how to use it.
“Nigerians cherish democracy. They have shown their love for it and will defend it against real or perceived threats.
“They will continue to vote one way or the other depending on their preferences.
“President Buhari assured that the May 29 handover date remains sacrosanct. God willing, nothing will stop it,” he added.