Buhari to Nigerians: Sacrifices of Heroes Past Should Guide Leadership Choice in 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy during 1993 electoral process.

The president made the call in a nationwide broadcast to mark 2022 Democracy Day on Sunday in Abuja.

He maintained that the patriotism and peaceful struggle of these heroes should serve as guide in electing new leaders and holding them accountable.

The president, who is presiding over the last Democracy Day celebration as the second tenure of his administration expires on May 29, 2023, expressed determination to ensure that ”the new President is elected through a peaceful and transparent process”.

The president expressed optimism that the forthcoming general elections in 2023 would be conducted smoothly to ensure peaceful transition.

He lauded the recent peaceful conduct of party primaries by political parties where they selected their candidates for the general elections in 2023.