Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that he has had enough of politics and would retire in 2023 at the end of his current tenure.
In a letter released in Abuja on New Year’s Day to Nigerians to mark the beginning of the new decade, he said: “I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections
.“But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process both in Nigeria and across the region, where several ECOWAS members go to the polls this year.”
President Buhari also insisted that his administration will abide by the rule of law having previously come under criticism for paying little attention to it.
He promised more engagement of citizens to promote dialogue, partnership and understanding.
“Our actions at all times will be governed by the rule of law. At the same time, we shall look always to engage with all well-meaning leaders and citizens of goodwill to promote dialogue, partnership and understanding,” he noted
