‘Buhari will be Nigeria’s president for many years to come,’ Governor says

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May 26, 2017 12:00 PM

He made the comments on Thursday, May 25, during the inauguration of the Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Governor Abiola-Ajimobi of Oyo state

Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi says that President

Ajimobi also said that Nigeria is lucky to have an incorruptible man like Buhari as its leader.

He made the comments on Thursday, May 25, during the inauguration of the Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

“We are very lucky that we have a sincere and incorruptible man in President Muhammadu Buhari,” Ajimobi said according to Vanguard.

“Buhari is the one Nigeria needs now. We thank God that he is there and he would be there for many years.

“Corruption is a cancer that has eaten deep into our society. For us to develop in Nigeria, all of us must come together to fight corruption. The president has always cautioned Nigerians that if we don’t kill corruption, it will kill us. So, please let us support government in the campaign,” he added.

Buhari is currently in London on an indefinite medical leave after departing Nigeria on May 7.

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The president’s health status has been the source of much controversy with the Presidency being forced to repeatedly deny rumours that he has died.

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