As the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaches its midterm milestone, former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm congratulations, while calling on Nigerians to remain patient and resilient in the face of ongoing reforms.
He acknowledged the economic strain currently felt by Nigerians, especially the most vulnerable, but stressed that the hardship is not without purpose.
“Reforms take time to yield results. The task of reducing poverty and inflation, which have hit the poorest families the hardest, is immense and must not be left only to the government. The private sector and all of us as citizens must join in all ways we can”, Buhari said.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari encouraged citizens to continue supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, emphasizing that effective leadership is a long-term journey that thrives on unity and endurance.
The former president commended Tinubu for navigating the country through difficult but essential reforms, stressing that “desired changes must not fall victim to nettlesome domestic politics.”
While supporters highlight the groundwork being laid for long-term prosperity, critics have questioned the immediate impact on living standards.
Buhari, who handed over to Tinubu in May 2023, offered a tempered but encouraging outlook.
“Our expectations from our governments should not get heavy,” he cautioned, calling for balanced civic engagement and collective responsibility in nation-building.
