Bishop To Buhari: Retire Home In 2019 If You Love Nigeria

The General Overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministry (SGTM), Bishop Seun Adeoye, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to forget about seeking re-election in 2019 if he truly loves Nigeria.

Adeoye in a statement on Monday said the country needs someone who is strong and ready to “fix our myriad of problems,” which Buhari’s ill-health had adversely affected governance.

“We are deceiving ourselves, Buhari’s ill health affected the nation’s governance. So, if truly the president loves this country as he claimed, he should retire home after 2019 and henceforth inform those sycophants of his intention not to run again,” Adeoye said.

“I think Nigerians should not be taken for granted. President Buhari should not push Nigeria citizens beyond limit by coming out again. If he does, he will only dent his image of integrity built over the years. He will be helping this country not to contest than putting himself forward again.

“I was one of those who fervently prayed to God to heal our president and bring him back to office to complete his tenure. Thank God, he is back. So, President Buhari should just finish his term; go back home and rest after 2019. I think it is unthinkable for him to seek for another four years in office going by his state of health.

“I am of a strong view that Nigeria of today needs an energetic and intelligent president that will make us compete with other great nations of the world. Our country is faced with several challenges, so we need someone who will be ready to fix our myriad of problems. We should stop pretending all is not well in Nigeria, so we need a creative thinker to help us.

“It is only President Buhari that can lay the foundation for the emergence of such a good leader as his declaration not to seek a second term in office will bring out array of qualified individuals from which the best choice will be made.”

While expressing the hope that Buhari would be courageous not to run for office in 2019, he said he was yet to see any of those jostling to replace the president as worthy of the office.

“With all emphasis, President Buhari is a great Nigerian and an accomplished statesman. Have I seen any presidential material among those contending to rule this nation? No. Many of them are seeking for this position for personal aggrandizement and not because of their interest in moving this country forward,” he said.

“This is the more reason why President Buhari should announce his decision as early as possible so as to help Nigerians search for and chose a leader of their choice by 2019.”