Former military head of state and a presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, has said there is no limit to the number of times or age that any Nigerian can contest for presidency before he or she clinches the seat.
It is recalled that Buhari had contested for presidency three times and lost three times, just as he ended up in the Supreme Court three times to pursue his aspiration.
Buhari, who spoke with journalists in Ilorin, on Monday, during a consultative meeting with Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, said, “We thank God the constitution did not limit how many times you can contest once you are 18 and above.”
On why he is still keen on leading the country despite his failed attempts, the former head of state said “I have done it before in a different system and from 1999 till now, I am sure you know what happened and what has been happening. I believe what Nigerians need now is to be secured and efficiently managed.
“This is the APC’s stand and I will like to use the opportunity through my party, through the system to secure and efficiently manage Nigeria. Of course, Nigeria is not being managed well,” he said.
Speaking on the planned consensus arrangement to decide presidential candidate in the APC, Buhari said, “It is up to the party and it is up to the people. We want a fair playing field for everybody. Let Nigerians be given the impression and let them believe that they do matter. All these efforts to salvage them is for them and the country, but if there is consensus agreement, it is well and good. It would save time and resources but if people insist in making sure that all those that wanted to lead should present themselves and let the people decide, it is all well and good. The system allows it.” he added.
Source: Tribune
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