Why I Will Not Groom A Successor – Buhari

President Buhari
President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he is not interested in grooming a successor when his tenure expires.

Speaking while receiving members of Progressive in Academics (Pro-Acad) at the presidential villa on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari added that the task of being a president is not an overnight job.

His words:

“Succession? To me, this is very funny. If I find anybody, I will create more problems for him or her. Let those who want to be president try as much as I did.”

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“I believe those who are interested need to know that I tried three times and the fourth time, I thank God and technology. Before they announced the result on radio and television, we got the results and those who disagreed were asked to go to court. Most of my supporters are looking for the next day’s meal, they don’t have money to give to lawyers. So I said God dey!

“So, the fourth time because of technology they couldn’t rig the elections, so I won. So this time around I tried to work hard. I think you have more to do as intellectuals to make sure you correct Nigeria’s intellectual development, it is very important for the next generation.

“A lot of our young people are taking things for granted. Imagine to contest elections three times and ending up in the Supreme Court, it takes a lot of conviction and hard work. But people take things for granted, they say I want to be the president. As if I just to closed my eyes and opened and I got it.”