The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential
candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), promised to reclaim and
rebuild the towns seized by Boko Haram.
He made a claim in the source of his campaign rally in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Punch reports.
Speaking at the Shehu of Borno’s palace, the former military Head of State said that dealing with insurgency would be a matter of key importance for him.
“I was here in 1975 as governor of the defunct North-East states, I’m happy that I received a befitting welcome; if elected, I will focus on tackling the persistent insecurity affecting the North-East, it is not easy as the damage has been done.
“Your Royal Highness, God willing if APC government is elected, all towns under Boko Haram control will be liberated and rebuilt. It was unfortunate that commercial activities were paralysed following the insecurity. In the past, hundreds of trailers loaded with goods took off from Maiduguri to various neighbouring countries, but presently the reverse is the situation.
“Boko Haram ideology contradicts Islamic principles, because Islam does not allow senseless killings of innocent souls. It is unfortunate that innocent persons were being killed in mosques, churches and their houses. God willing, if APC government is elected we will restore the confidence in governance.”
Borno monarch, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, commended Buhari over his intention to focus on restoring peace in the North-East and Nigeria.
It is worth mentioning that Buhari’s rally was marked by unfortunate development. Six people were feared to have lost their lives in a stampede.
It was also reported that hundreds of APC supporters chanting pro-Buhari slogans set ablaze the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign office
Muhammadu Buhari lands in Maduguri
He made a claim in the source of his campaign rally in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Punch reports.
Speaking at the Shehu of Borno’s palace, the former military Head of State said that dealing with insurgency would be a matter of key importance for him.
“I was here in 1975 as governor of the defunct North-East states, I’m happy that I received a befitting welcome; if elected, I will focus on tackling the persistent insecurity affecting the North-East, it is not easy as the damage has been done.
“Your Royal Highness, God willing if APC government is elected, all towns under Boko Haram control will be liberated and rebuilt. It was unfortunate that commercial activities were paralysed following the insecurity. In the past, hundreds of trailers loaded with goods took off from Maiduguri to various neighbouring countries, but presently the reverse is the situation.
“Boko Haram ideology contradicts Islamic principles, because Islam does not allow senseless killings of innocent souls. It is unfortunate that innocent persons were being killed in mosques, churches and their houses. God willing, if APC government is elected we will restore the confidence in governance.”
Borno monarch, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, commended Buhari over his intention to focus on restoring peace in the North-East and Nigeria.
It is worth mentioning that Buhari’s rally was marked by unfortunate development. Six people were feared to have lost their lives in a stampede.
It was also reported that hundreds of APC supporters chanting pro-Buhari slogans set ablaze the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign office
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