BUHARI ADDRESSES THE NATION

DAL INTERNATIONAL NEWS Tuesday 22 August, 2017

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BUHARI ADDRESSES THE NATION Nigeria's unity is settled and Non- Negotiable-Buhari Story by Dauda Awwal Buhari returned from his medical vacation in London on Saturday August 19, 2017 after been away from office 103 days. He kept mute about his health condition treatment but

Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari returned from his medical vacation in London on Saturday August 19, 2017 after been away from office 103 days. He kept mute about his health condition treatment but there was a rumour that he was poisoned through AC (Air Conditioned) in Nigeria. opposition politicians have claimed he was recieving treatment for prostate cancer 2016 he travelled to uk.

He addressed Nigerians on National television August 21 2017. Buhari said he will not allow 'irresponsible elements' to cause problem in Nigeria.

The beauty of the speech is very short. He addressed Nigerians on Monday 21 August,2017. Unity, security, economy were the key themes of his address and warning for the agitators of Biafra.

Nigeria must remain united. ''We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and . Buhari said citizens have the rights to live and pursue business activities in the land. The president admitted much

in his speech that he had been following developments back home while Nigerians prayed that his healing should be permanent.

Full speech of Muhammadu Buhari below: My dear citizens, 1- I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters.

2. In the course of my stay in the United Kingdom, I have been kept in daily touch with events at home.

Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.

3. In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united.

4. Nigeria's unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood.

5. Every Nigerian has the right to live and pursue his business anywhere in Nigeria without let or hindrance.

6. I believe the very vast majority of Nigerians share this view.

7. This is not to deny that there are legitimate concerns. Every group has a grievance. But the beauty and attraction of a federation is that it allows different groups to air their grievances and work out a mode of co-existence.

8. The National Assembly and the National Council of State are the legitimate and appropriate bodies for national discourse.

9. The national consensus is that, it is better to live together than to live apart.

10. Furthermore, I am charging the Security Agencies not to let the successes achieved in the last 18 months be a sign to relax.

11. Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.

12. Therefore we are going to reinforce and reinvigorate the fight not only against; elements of Boko Haram which are attempting a new series of attacks on soft targets kidnappings, farmers versus herdsmen clashes, in addition to ethnic violence fuelled by political mischief makers. We shall tackle them all.

13. Finally, dear Nigerians, our collective interest now is to eschew petty differences and come together to face common challenges of; economic security, political evolution and integration as well as lasting peace among all Nigerians.

14. I remain resolutely committed to ensuring that these goals are achieved and maintained. I am so glad to be home.

15. Thank you and may God bless our dear nation.

Femi Adesina , SA to Buhari on media confirmed that Buhari may jet out again to the United Kingdom for another check-ups again, speaking on a sunrise daily

programme on channels TV Monday 21 August, 2017.

Akin Osuntokun, former Presidential Adviser to Obasanjo criticized Buhari's Speech, he said the speech lacks quality and logical style, 'it's full of grammatical errors'. Buhari's address takes off with a fallacy: 'My dear citizens' ! Nigerians are not Buhari's dear citizens!.

Oby Ezekwesili , former minister of education described the speech as 'terrible of case of missed opportunity.'

President Buhari will spend three months working from home ,the presidency says Buhari's office required renovation.