A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ikpoba/Okha
Federal Constituency of Edo State, Hon Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma,
yesterday called on well-meaning Nigerians to pray for the good health of
President Muhammadu Buhari.
Agbonayima’s call came amid widespread speculations that President
Buhari’s ill-health might have worsened.
He said some persons had irresponsibly instigated and reported the rumour
that the president might have died, pointing out that such rumour would
not do Nigeria and Nigerians any good.
According to him, “We should pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and other
persons in positions of authority rather than wish them dead. We should
be our brothers’ keepers. It is a sin to God and to mankind to wish
anybody dead.
“We should pray for the success of our leaders and the progress of our
nation, especially now that we are passing through economic recession that
has brought untold hardship to Nigerians, particularly the poor masses.
“Nigerians must manifestly show love to President Buhari. He is the one
God has enthroned to direct the affairs of this nation at this time. If
President Buhari succeeds, Nigeria success. The progress of our nation
should be of utmost priority to all of us.
“We must endeavour to shun partisan interest and ethnic nationalism and
join hands together in support of the president to rebuild our nation and
redirect our economy on the path of recovery and sustainable growth.