UNGA-77: “I’ll leave a legacy for credible 2023 elections” – Buhari tells world leaders

…Seeks debt cancellation  As President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to bow out of office in May, 2023, he has assured of entrenching a process of free, fair, transparent and credible elections through which Nigerians elect leaders of their choice. The President stated this yesterday, while delivering his national speech at the United Nations general assembly, (UNGA77). President Buhari told the assembly that Nigeria is committed to “the sanctity of constitutional term limits” in democratic practice, stressing that Nigeria has steadfastly adhered to democratic ethos. According to him, Nigeria has worked to…

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Buhari’s speech at 77th session of UNGA in New York

President Buhari addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York

WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2022 Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. President, On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 77th Session of this August Assembly. I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation during your tenure. I commend your predecessor, H.E Abdullah Shahid for the many remarkable achievements of the General Assembly under his leadership during these challenging times. May I also congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr.…

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