President
Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday that his experience as a military dictator is
one of the major reasons he is not “in a hurry to do anything.”
The president said he prefers to seriously
reflect on issues placed before him and ensure that his conscience had been
satisfied prior to granting approval.
“I decided to drop the uniform and come back
here (to be President of Nigeria), so I have gone through it over and over
again. This is why I am not in a hurry to do anything. I will sit and reflect,
and continue to (operate) with my clear conscience,” Mr. Buhari said during a
Thursday afternoon meeting with his party leaders and supporters which was covered
by Channels TV in Abuja.
“I had to invite you to let us eat together and
I tell you that I am sitting here very much aware of the problem in this
country. I will always reflect on historical antecedents,” the president added.
Mr. Buhari regularly draws criticism for his
snail-speed approach to national matters, including issues that may be deemed
urgent by many, like reacting to tragic incidents or updating citizens about
his government’s activities.
Mr. Buhari delayed setting up a cabinet for
about six months after he assumed office, an outcome that analysts partly
blamed for plunging Nigeria’s economy into recession in August 2016.
- Premium Times
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