Northern youth: The world would call us ingrates if Osinbajo is maltreated

The Coalition of Northern Nigerian Youth has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to halt any attempt that can lead to maltreatment or embarrassment of any kind on the personality and office of the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Speaking to journalists in Kano, Yusuf Abdulmalik, leader of the group, said he believes that the news going round the media that the presidency is moving to reduce the powers of the vice-president and subsequently sideline him, is false.

He said, Osinbajo who has displayed maximum loyalty to the president both in his presence and absence, is the face of the Christian and strength of the Yorubas and the south in Buhari administration, hence, he should never be abandoned at any time.

“The smooth relationship between Buhari and Osinbajo in the last four years has given more life to the one Nigeria spirit and should never be allowed to be destroyed by some selfish individuals, who are hiding under the bed to stain the hard earned integrity of the president,” he said.

“The Vice-President touched every nook and cranny of the country during the reelection campaign, preaching the next level message of the president. He is an accomplished Professor of Law and a great servant of God.

“The good relationship between the President and the Vice-President is pivotal to the success of the Buhari-led government, therefore, the president should do everything within his reach to protect the interest of his loyal and dependable deputy for the sake of the country.”

The leader of the coalition advised the president to work harmoniously and give his deputy more responsibilities and a freer hand to operate within the government.