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President Muhammadu Buhari has again reiterated his commitments to ensuring a free, fair and credible general election in 2019, saying that his promise to ensure free, fair and credible elections was not a “vain political promise”
The President in his Christmas Message to Nigerians on Monday, said “ My avowed commitment to free, fair, credible and violence-free polls is not a ruse or yet another vain political promise”, adding that “ My word is my bond”
According to him, “It is a sworn declaration on the advancement of Nigeria, the future and safety of our young and unborn generations”
“Let us tell the world that, indeed, ‘‘something good’’ can come out from Nigeria. And it will happen, as we all team up to make it happen.
The President disclosed that he has already charged security and law enforcement agencies to secure the sanctity of the ballot box and ensure that the outcome of the polls reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
Buhari called on Christians to emulate Jesus Christ by showing love and assisting the weak in the society
“ We can put back smiles on the faces of the grieving, the displaced and the troubled, if we show a little love and recommit ourselves to building relationships with those outside our ethnic, religious and socio-political divides.
“As we celebrate Christmas, exchange gifts, pray and visit loved ones, let us remember many others who cannot be with their families this time.
“Our brave Armed Forces, and other security men and women who make incredible sacrifices to keep us safe, the aged, the sick, physically challenged persons, all deserve our goodwill in this season of love and sharing.
He also urged Christians to show generosity to their neighbours and demonstrate the diversity that makes Nigeria unique
He reminded them that what lies ahead of the country as a nation is better than whatever it must have experienced in the past.
The President while felicitating with all Nigerians, particularly Christians on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, urged them to reflect on the virtues
“Like I have done in the last three Christmas messages to my fellow compatriots as a serving President, I believe this season is another opportunity to reflect on the imagery of the humble, symbolic and divine birth of a young child thousands of years ago in Bethlehem, Judea, and the message of hope, compassion, salvation, reconciliation, forgiveness and peace that Jesus Christ embodies and conveys.
In 2018, Nigerians have had mixed blessings, typical of human beings”
“On the pleasant side, our economy has made significant progress since coming out from recession and our faithful implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.
“On the downside, we have seen so many unnecessary deaths caused by violent clashes between neighbours, who ordinarily should complement and support one another.
“We cannot bring back the lives lost to floods, unfortunate fire disasters, road accidents, farmers/herders clashes and insurgency.
