Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech, says it brightens hope for Nigeria’s democracy

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has
hailed the inaugural speech of President Mohammadu
Buhari, describing it as a sign that the president was
ready to serve all Nigerians, not minding their political
affiliation.

The governor said “the content of the president’s speech
showed a man who is desirous of making a success of
his administration.

According to the statement issued by the governor’s
Special Assistant on Public Communications and New
Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor also hailed the
immediate past president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan,
saying; he laid foundation for democracy in Nigeria.

The governor said; “Nigerians, including those who
voted and did not vote for President Buhari were
eagerly waiting for his inaugural speech.
“The speech, if followed in practice shows that he is
ready to govern Nigeria. It is a sign that the president
is ready to live above board and lead a government
that accommodates all.

“It is my prayer that the Almighty Allah will grant
our president the courage and wherewithal to make a
success of his administration and further deepen
democratic governance, especially in a confederation
like Nigeria by sustaining rule of law.

Speaking further, Governor Fayose, who urged the
president to make sure that his name was not used
surreptitiously by anyone to muscle the opposition,
added that as the president of Nigeria, he had the
constitutional duty to protect all Nigerians, not minding
the political party they belong.

While praising former President Goodluck Jonathan
for his love for peace and progress of the country,
Governor Fayose said; “With what Dr Goodluck
Jonathan did, history will never forget him as the man
who laid an enduring foundation for democracy in
Nigeria.”

He said the event of today midwifed by Dr Jonathan
and President Buhari proved to the whole world that
the black people of Africa were capable of piloting their
own affairs.