is to prevent the constraints and inconveniences presidential movements
may cause to the people.
The President was responding to a request by a delegation of Imams and
Senior Islamic Scholars from all States of the Federation and the Federal
Capital Territory led by Prof. Shehu Ahmad Galadanci, the Murshid,
National Mosque.
‘‘Regarding your request for me to be attending Juma’at prayers in the
National Mosque, I implore you to note that I personally started observing
Juma’at prayers in the State House in order to reduce hardships which
people may pass through.
‘‘As you all know, Presidential movements require roadblocks and other
attendant restrictions which could subject worshippers and other people to
a lot of difficulties,’’ the President told the Islamic scholars who were
at State House to congratulate him on his overwhelming victory at the
February 23 presidential election.
President Buhari welcomed the counsel of the Islamic scholars on the
teachings of the Prophet about the obligations of leaders towards their
subjects, and vice-versa.
The President thanked them for their prayers and support for his
administration, assuring that the administration will leave no stone
unturned in addressing the security challenges facing the country.
Congratulating the President on his re-election, Prof Galadanci noted that
the victory demonstrates the desire of the majority of Nigerians to ensure
the continuity of the administration to the Next Level.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the President the ability to
continue with the ‘‘excellent work’’ he is doing for the country.
Highlighting noteworthy achievements of the Buhari administration in the
area of security, agriculture and the fight against corruption, the leader
of the group urged the President to remain focused while praying Allah to
continue to give him the power to ‘‘annihilate and wipe off’’ pockets of
terrorists in the country.