Nigeria”s unity is settled, not negotiable- President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria’s unity is not a subject of negotiation, insiting that it is a settled issue. The President said this in his broadcast to Nigerians on Monday morning following his return from his medical trip in London. "Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable", he said. "We shall not allow […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria’s unity is not a subject of negotiation, insiting that it is a settled issue.

The President said this in his broadcast to Nigerians on Monday morning following his return from his medical trip in London.

"Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable", he said. "We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood."

Buhari said while in the United Kingdom, he had kept in daily touch with events at home.

"Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.

"In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united.

He reinstated that very Nigerian has the right to live and pursue his business anywhere in Nigeria without let or hindrance.