Buhari's anti-terror war laudable, says Wike

• Published date: 16 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike yesterday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his sustained war against Boko Haram, bandits and other terrorists.

He spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt after the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at Isaac Boro Park.

Wike said the best legacies Buhari could leave for the country were the restoration of peace in all troubled geopolitical zones and free and fair elections in February and March.

The governor said: 'I commend our President for his sustained efforts at defeating the Boko Haram insurgents and bandits terrorising and destroying our communities in parts of our country.

'The restoration of peace to our troubled geo-political regions and the conduct of free and fair general elections are the best legacies you can live for our country.'

Wike noted that the Armed Forces had also been at war with Boko Haram and other insurgents in the Northwest and Northeast for over 10 years and the 'unknown gunmen' in the Southeast.

He said he would continue to pray for President Buhari and other leaders to succeed.

He said: 'As leaders, our goal must be one Nigeria, one destiny, and the challenges of building a more fair, inclusive and just society are not beyond us.

'Therefore, I will not relent in my prayers to God to enable Mr President and other leaders of our country to succeed in our mission and commitments to our country.'

Wike said that a grateful country would honour her armed forces' extraordinary bravery and courage during their service and the sacrifices of their families for the common good.

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