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Traditional rulers in the country under the aegis of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) yesterday said the victory of president Muhammadu Buhari at the just concluded elections was divine.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared President Buhari winner of the presidential poll. Buhari polled 15,191,847 to defeat his main challenger, Atiku who scored 11,262,978 votes.
The traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto and chairman of NCTRN, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, yesterday paid a congratulatory visit to Buhari over his re-election, at the State House villa, Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the council, the Sultan of Sokoto, said Buhari’s victory was the will of God. He said the election was for the progress and development of the country.
“As traditional rulers, we are not only the custodians of our people’s cultures, values and traditions but also the custodians of the religious beliefs and conscience of our people.
“Therefore, your election as president for a second tenure should be seen as what God has destined and no one could have changed that destiny. He urged the president to lead with justice and fairness,.
Also speaking, co-chairman of the council, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, assured President Buhari that the council would work very closely with his administration to fight criminal activities.
“Open your arms to them, the opposition, listen to their criticism in a very constructive manner. Nigeria belongs to all of us, Nigeria is beyond all of us,” he said.
Responding, President Buhari urged the traditional rulers to be prepared to play a crucial role in the prevention and detection of criminal activities in their domains.
“You know all the families who harbour criminals and you know those who produce respectable individuals. You know the weaknesses of our society. We need your support to consolidate our achievements.
Other traditional rulers who were part of the visit included Amayanabo of Twon Brass, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammdu Bashar; Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris; Attah of Igala, Idakwo Micheal Ameh; and Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse.