Buhari woos delegates, says he seeks united Nigeria

Buhari has intensified moves to get delegates to his side. He wrote them yesterday explaining why he wants to lead the country.

In a letter he addressed to delegates, Buhari said that insecurity, corruption, and economic collapse have brought the nation low, adding that Nigeria’s current “multiple crises” prompted his presidential ambition.

He stated his ambition was not to fulfill selfish desires, pledging that he would evolve a new Nigeria where Christians and Muslims would be secure and safe to practice their respective religions.

The letter reads in parts: “We seek a new Nigeria. It starts with us. It starts today. I have placed myself before you seeking your help to nominate me as your standard bearer for our progressive party, APC.

“Personal ambition does not drive me in this regard. I seek to be the next president of our beloved nation because I believe I have something to offer Nigeria at this time of multiple crises. Insecurity, corruption, and economic collapse have brought the nation low. Time is past due that we work together to lift Nigeria up. I am ready to lead Nigeria to its rightful future.

“I have always served Nigeria to the best of my ability. I have always tried to give more to the nation than it has given me. This is the principle of service that has guided my public life. Thus, I am not a rich person.

“I can’t give you a pocketful of dollars or Naira to purchase your support. Even if I could, I would not do so. The fate of this nation is not up for sale. What I will give you, and this nation is all of my strength, commitment, sweat and toil in the service of the people. What I can give you is my all.

“I do not intend to rule Nigeria. I want to democratically govern it with your help. I seek a Nigeria where Christians and Muslims may practise their faiths in peace and security; a Nigeria that is just and where corruption no longer trespasses into our institutions and national behaviour and a Nigeria where our diversity could be used for our national prosperity.”

Meanwhile, the votes of the yesterday APC  presidential primaries are being sorted out at the moment and it looks like Buhari is leading, followed by Kwankwaso, Rochas, then Atiku.