President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a strong message to politicians, revealing what shocked him about the 2023 elections. The President stated that the outcome of the elections has proven that there is no more easy route to power in Nigeria. He further emphasized that the voting population is the true king in elections and that politicians must work harder to earn the trust of the people.
Buhari, while hosting the newly-installed Emir of Dutse, Jigawa State Capital, Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sunusi at the State House in Abuja, indirectly mocked some governors serving out their final terms for failing to secure a position in the Senate. He expressed his surprise at the level of sophistication of Nigerian voters, who now realize they have a say in the choice of their leaders.
His words, “It is a testament to the maturity of our democracy and to the amazing sophistication of the voter. What shocked me was that the ordinary citizen who is usually underrated has made the point of his political understanding of things.
“Assumption is always that you are governor for eight years and you go to the Senate to crown the career. No one should underrate the Nigerian voter anymore. Politics will be more difficult, henceforth.”
