Paris<\/a>, France, on Wednesday, explained that the bedrock of democracy remains sustenance of the multi-party structure with trust from citizens.<\/p>\nHe noted that results from elections since he assumed office had been a mixed bag, with the people\u2019s choice playing out, promising to keep the template that had brought more credibility to the electoral process.<\/p>\n
\u201cFree and fair election is a great concern. In the last elections, our party lost in some elections and it reflects our position of non-interference.<\/p>\n
\u201cNormally, those in power will win by hook or by crook. We believe in free and fair elections. I have respect for Nigerians to choose their leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have shown we respect our citizens by allowing them to choose their leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe gave instructions to security to deal with anyone who uses thugs to disrupt electoral processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I can assure you is that you can walk about and around with your head raised high that this administration is committed to multi-party system,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Mr Buhari said he had watched Nigerians spend long hours in campaigns listening to candidates since 2003, 2007, 2011, when he contested elections and lost, and 2015 and 2019 presidential elections, which he won.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigerians deserve respect. I have suffered before, so I know what it means.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy duty is to serve Nigeria and Nigerians with all my heart. I assure that in spite of the ill luck, with drop in resources, we will do our best,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
The president said investments had been channelled into the agricultural sector, with visible results, explaining that the policy on border closure to neighbouring countries was to protect the economy and improve security.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future of Nigeria is in agriculture,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
On security, Mr Buhari said all the service chiefs were changed in order to inject new energy and ideas into protecting the country, adding that the security chiefs were also given clear targets and time lines.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will educate people to develop our country.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur greatest resources are our people and educating them is a priority,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Nigerian Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, appreciated the president for always creating time to interact with Nigerians, describing him as the \u201cmost-friendly President to Nigerians in Diaspora.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
At the meeting, Nigerians in Paris raised issues with the president on security, voting in elections, economy and education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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