Inauguration: Peter Obi advises President Buhari, others on the way forward
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and others sworn-in on Wednesday, reminding them that by their swearing-in, that they have begun the journey of retrieving Nigeria from its present decay.
In a release made available to the press by his Media Office, Obi urged them not to allow the ecstasies of their elevation to becloud their sense of purpose. Describing their swearing in as historic, coinciding with 20 years the nation has practiced uninterrupted democracy, he reminded them that they are saddled with the task of repairing our chequered democracy, which is now going through a tough time. In Obi’s words, “How you start will define how you will continue and probably end.”
Thereafter, Obi charged them to start auspiciously. “Nationally, yesterday was a great day for the country and a very special day for you. My appeal is that you take the moment to reflect about the country, about the life of service and about the condition of Nigeria.
While pledging his support in any way he can, Obi urged them to remain close to the people by always identifying with their sufferings and needs. “Most importantly, remain close to God” as I assure you of my prayers at all times,” he concluded.