It has been confirmed by President Buhari that he will leave office in 2023 and will not contest in any future elections.
Buhari expressed his strong belief in democratic principles and his commitment to promoting and sustaining them in Nigeria and across West Africa. His statements were made in his New Year letter to Nigerians, which was released by the Presidency today. (Read the Full Letter HERE)
“I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections. But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process both in Nigeria and across the region, where several ECOWAS members go to the polls this year,” he said.
The emphasis on leaving office in 2023 is to clarify the speculation that there are underground moves to secure a third term for him after the completion of his current last term in 2023.
President Buhari also outlined the achievements of his regime since 2015 and his plans to improve power supply, build roads/houses for Nigerians, develop agriculture, diversify the economy, create jobs, combat terrorism and promote democracy in the years ahead.