President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday told outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari, that he will continue to show up at his (Buhari’s door) after his exit from office.
Tinubu stated this in response to Buhari at the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, Nigeria’s highest honour on Thursday.
“I understand the honour given to me today and the magnitude of the task ahead; whether you go to Daura or Niger Republic, expect knocks on your doors,” he said.
The meaning of Tinubu’s statement was not lost on the audience who knew that Buhari had in Abuja two days ago, said he could relocate to Niger Republic.
Tinubu also praised the outgoing president for honouring the late MKO Abiola, the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election.
“President Buhari, you have shown courage in taking tough decisions others avoided. One of such decision was to recognize the injustice of the annulment of the 1993 election, to designate June as Democracy Day, and to bestow the nation’s highest honour on the late MKO Abiola,” Tinubu said.
“As much as anyone could, you reached back into history to set the record straight and heal a festering wound. The justice you did in this matter lends special meaning to today.
“I am a simple man who is the beneficiary of the support and goodwill of the people of Nigeria. The people have put their trust in us. You have done your part Mr. President.
“Now, that great duty descends on me. I understand the meaning of the honour given to me today and of the task that awaits.
“I must run this race and must do it well. On security, the economy, agriculture, jobs, education, health and power and in all other sectors we must make headway. The people deserve no less. In this, I shall disappoint neither them nor you, Mr. President.”
