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Even when my victory was challenged in court, I persevered, and the Supreme Court affirmed the will of the people. It was a difficult period, but I hold no grudges; that is the nature of democracy.

— Umar Shehu Buba

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On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of our dear country, Nigeria, I join fellow compatriots in commemorating this momentous day.

I am currently studying the situation, and a committee is also evaluating it. I will make my position known very soon, as several APC stakeholders are also comparing notes on the best way forward.

Both conventional and all other humanly visible avenues must constantly be mobilised in the journey to national rebirth, where the greatest happiness of the greatest number presents a challenge that we all must face head-on.

Uncontrolled religious preaching and land disputes fuel ethno-religious crises. The farmer-herder conflict is a result of deep-seated frustrations and the involvement of criminal elements. There’s no single cause; it’s a complex web of issues.

For Mr. President and other leaders at the federal level, I say that the times call for sober reflection, continuous engagement, and determination to do more to alleviate the suffering of ordinary people.

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