President Muhammadu Buhari (image courtesy Presidency)
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has said, although he loves President Muhammadu Buhari because of his integrity and patriotism, the 75-year-old is too old to lead Nigeria.
Speaking on Wednesday in Sokoto, Tambuwal insinuated that due to Buhari’s age, some people are pulling a fast one on him.
To this end, Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, called on the President to step aside in 2019, because he believes that his health condition might impede his performance.
he said, “We love President Muhammadu Buhari and that was why we supported him in 2015 unconditionally, and while doing that, we are too sure that he will seek re-election after his first term, but when things are wrong we have to tell him.”
“We still believe in his integrity, patriotism and courage but these are not enough for a leader.
“We all know that there is a vacuum in the government occasioned by his disposition probably because of his old age or health condition.
“That is why Nigerians are yearning for younger ones to lead this country.”