Factional President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Barr. Eric Omare has expressed delight of the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from medical vacation. But said Mr. President should sit-tight to address the lingering crises in the country quickly, rather than fighting intra and inter party politics.
Omare made the statement in press release and was made available to Daily Watch on Sunday, noted that the Nigerian polity especially the economy has suffered so much from the constant absence of President Buhari due to his health challenges.
He stressed that now that the President has returned in good state, he should take urgent steps to address the economic challenges and take the country out from recession.
Omare also urged President Buhari to immediately address the agitations in the Niger Delta region, the IPOB agitations and the different calls for self-determination and restructuring in the country.
According to him“We want to strongly advise President Buhari not to be misled by selfish politicians to disregard the different agitations in the country. The agitations are genuine and must be addressed for the country to make progress.
“President Buhari must also avoid the temptation of been too engrossed in intra and inter party politics. What Nigerians need now is serious and purposeful leadership to address the multifarious problems facing the country.
“This is not time for politics but it is time for President Buhari to rise up as statesman to address the national challenges.
“In the coming days and weeks, we expect President Buhari to take concrete steps towards addressing the demands for restructuring, sincere commitment towards the Niger Delta peace process and steps towards economic recovery including resolution of the ongoing industrial action by university teachers”. He admonished.
