Buhari: I belong to nobody

President Muhammadu Buhari sent a strong signal across to the nation during his inaugural address at Eagle Square on Friday, saying he belongs to nobody.

Buhari, who said Nigerians would not regret electing him as president, said he would not settle old scores.

“I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody,” he said.

“Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us. I thank those who did not vote for us, but supported the system to ensure that our democracy is functional.

“A few people have privately voiced fears that on coming back to office I shall go after them. These fears are groundless. There will be no paying off old scores. The past is prologue.”

Buhari lamented on the state of insecurity in the country and lauded the success that the military has recorded in recent times.

He also commended neighbouring African countries for their support in the fight against insurgency but directed that the military command centre be relocated from Abuja to Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, until insurgency is addressed effectively.

“I would like to thank the governments and people of Cameroon, Chad and Niger for committing their armed forces to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria,” he said.

“Progress has been made in recent weeks by our security forces but victory can not be achieved by basing the Command and Control Centre in Abuja. The command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain until Boko Haram is completely subdued.”

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