President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that the driving force for seeking public office should be to serve the people, improve their lives and not for frivolity or personal ambition.

This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.

The statement said that Buhari made this known at the All Progressives Party’s (APC) Ward Congress held at Bayagida Model Primary School, Daura, Katsina State on Saturday.

The president also maintained that the passion to serve and see real changes in the lives of Nigerians informed his choice to join partisan politics in the first place.


He said the zeal inspired him to contest elections in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Buhari said that his decision to seek a second term in office was borne out of a deep passion to serve Nigerians, and not for personal gains.

He noted that his administration had already started the process of ensuring fairness, justice and equity, in spite of challenges, and would work hard to consolidate on the gains.

“I am not in politics for fun, frivolity or to amass wealth, I have always been driven by a deep sense of commitment to make a difference to lives of our people.

“After my retirement from the army, or forceful retirement, I sat back and watched as events unfolded on the political turf, and realised the country needed an intervention for fairness, justice and inclusion of Nigerians in the issues that affect their lives,’’ he added.

The President called for patience, maturity and orderliness as the 2019 elections’ calendar begins to unfold.


He urged political parties, candidates and the electorate to put the country first and always remember that “victory ultimately belongs to God.’’

He said: “After going to the court so many times to challenge results of elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011, and going up to the Supreme Court, I concluded that ultimately it is God who determines who will win elections, and in 2015 I got here.’’

In his remarks, Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state said the process of electing the leaders of the party at the ward level was hitch-free, orderly and based on the constitution of the APC.

“What we have here are our leaders that were chosen based on consensus and we are happy that it reflects the will of the people and the APC constitution.

“We followed the process to also ensure that there is affirmation,’’ he said.

The Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Ward Congress, who is also the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Ahmad Usman El-Marzuq urged the party leaders to remain loyal and live up to expectations.

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Then relax na

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He should tell that to Sarrki, Yarimo and Usba.

Because every other person sees clearly now and they will send him back to Daura.

Since his re-election bid isn't for personal gains but rather has always been to see changes in the lives of Nigerians, what's the percentage of Nigerians his policies in the last three years has made better off or has had positive impact on? This one thinks we're fools. I can see how much you care for Nigerians citing the Benue, Herdsmen hobbesian as an example.

Imagine a power drunk fellow disguising as a selfless fellow.
Mr man if not for personal gain, resign.
This is someone that has not done anything at all to improve the life of the citizens of his state since leaving office as a head of state.
No foundation or scholarship scheme to his name.

Sir,with all due respect

How can you be old yet lie?
Does it correlate?

We cant afford to suffer for another four years sir.
Keep shut

Your presidential bid is for public pain.
May the affliction called Buhari not rise the second time.
Makarfi 4 President

kimbraa:
Since his re-election bid isn't for personal gains but rather has always been to see changes in the lives of Nigerians, what's the percentage of Nigerians his policies in the last three years has made better off or has had positive impact on? This one thinks we're fools. I can see how much you care for Nigerians citing the Benue, Herdsmen hobbesian as an example.

The man is keen on punishing Nigerians with his anti-people policies

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U don't have to tell us, we already know ur there packaged by few people's for their own selfish reasons, after all u can't tell me u still enjoy being Mr President with ur condition and health, I wonder where u want to lead us beyond 2019, maybe to de grave...

But to further herdsmen interest.

TonyeBarcanista:

The man is keen on punishing Nigerians with his anti-people policies

The strategy APC picked this time around is worse than the 'change mantra'. Buhari has got no good public image to get Nigerians gullible enough to give him votes.

His disgrace is going to be worse than how he deposed Jonathan from office 'cause he has goofed big time.

kimbraa:
The strategy APC picked this time around is worse than the 'change mantra'. Buhari has got no good public image to get Nigerians gullible enough to give him votes.

His disgrace is going to be worse than how he deposed Jonathan from office 'cause he has goofed big time.

Sincerely!

He is yet to realised that he has lost the goodwill he hitherto enjoyed in 2015. His APC guys are only using and pushing him for their selfish gains and nothing more.

Like you said, the magnitude of his defeat in 2019 shall dwarf the euphoria of his unfortunate victory in 2015

We have seen your change and Nigerians has tasted the change and has vowed never to see such change again in their lives so Mr president you will do us a whole lot of good if you go back to daura come next year 2k19 so that fresh blood will take over the seat and give Nigerians fresh air

What!

Yes you are right it's for the gains of Fulani herdmens