Hard decisions must be taken on the journey to the top – Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that government will not deliberately inflict hardship on them.

Buhari spoke Tuesday in Abuja, during the unveiling of two books titled ‘Working with Buhari (2015 – 2023)’ and ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy – 2015 – 2023 (Vols 1-5)’.

Daily Trust reports that it was his first time in Abuja since leaving office on May 29, 2023.

According to the former president, he felt delighted returning to Abuja, noting that the book launch was worthy of temporarily bringing him out of his resting in his native Daura back to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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While reflecting on his time in office, Buhari highlighted the challenges and the tough choices faced by his administration.

He said: “With the cumulative achievements of government after government, I believe we will get there in no distant time. In our journey to the desired destination, there will be hard decisions taken, and the people would bear some costs.

“We can only seek their understanding, and state that there was no intention to deliberately inflict pain and anguish on anyone. This is why I apologized to such people at the end of our time in
office. Sacrifices are still being made now, and will continue to be part of our national life and development.

“Governments will continually seek the understanding and support of the people they lead, for our ultimate good and goal. I remain committed to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”