Niger Defence: Buhari’s Remarks Stir Criticism, Doubts About Loyalty

• Buhari has stated that the people of Niger Republic will defend him if anyone opposes him after leaving office.

• He explains that he closed Nigeria’s land borders to encourage the consumption of locally made goods and stimulate agricultural production.

• Buhari’s remarks have drawn criticism from various socio-political organizations, expressing their dissatisfaction with his leadership.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari made statements on the defense and border closure during the commissioning of the new Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja.

He mentioned that the people of Niger Republic would defend him if anyone opposed him after leaving office.

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Buhari also explained that he closed the nation’s land borders to promote the consumption of locally made goods.

However, his remarks were met with criticism from Afenifere and the Middle Belt Forum, who expressed their dissatisfaction with his leadership and stated that Nigerians would not miss him.

Buhari emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with neighboring countries for national security.

He defended the border closure as a means to stimulate local agricultural production and create job opportunities.

The President acknowledged the vastness of Nigeria’s borders and stated that only God could effectively secure them from criminal activities.

Additionally, Buhari shared personal experiences, including the loss of his children to sickle cell anaemia, and explained his decision to appoint women as ministers of finance to deter corruption.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, praised Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts and highlighted the substantial investments made in the construction of the new headquarters.

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Various groups, including Afenifere, the Middle Belt Forum, PANDEF, and the Northern Elders’ Forum, reacted to Buhari’s statements, expressing their differing perspectives on his leadership and international relationships.

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