Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida says Senate President Bukola Saraki has what it takes to govern the country.
Speaking when Saraki paid him a courtesy visit at his Uphill residence on Sunday in Minna, Babangida said that Saraki’s experience as a governor, legislator and Senate President have prepared him for leadership.
“You are much more than prepared because you have been a governor in a state, a legislator and a Senator. You have been holding the Senate for the past three years very well and the Senate have been working very well under you. I’m therefore convinced that you have what it takes to be president,” he noted.
The former military president also applauded Saraki for his well-thoughtout programmes which include unity, economic development and security.
“You spoke of three important things that are very dear to me and those of us who fought to keep this country together, the issues which are unity, economic development and security. The security of this nation is a no go area, the security of the people and property are uppermost in your mind along with the well being of ordinary Nigeria. With these, I can say you have the right objectives for leadership of this country “, he pointed out.
Earlier, the Senate President had briefed the former leader on why he is better positioned to govern the country.
“Nigeria needs the kind of leadership that I can provide and that is why I put myself forward. This country needs the kind of leader that can unite all Nigerians; a leader that will give them a sense of belonging. The country needs a youth and an energetic person, a president who understands how the executive and legislature operates and see the need for them to work together”, he said.
On the Kwara politics, the Senate President said majority of politicians in the state as transit politicians.
“The interesting thing about politics in Kwara state is that majority of these politicians are transit politicians. After election, they will go away and come back six months before elections, print a few posters, call journalists for interviews and say they are back; after the election is over they go away again, that has always being their pattern”, he said.
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