Buhari is a father figure, Jonathan is nothing to Nigeria - Minister of Communication

Adebayo Shittu

Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu is of the opinion that Nigerians would plead with President Muhammadu Buhari to contest in 2019, vying for a second term in office because he is like a Father figure to Nigerians if compared to his predecessor, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who never symbolized anything to the nation when he was in power.

Adebayo released this statement in a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune.

Shittu said: “We still have two years. But I want to assure you that by the grace of God, we would urge him to seek re-election because it is only once in a while that you get a father figure for a nation to move forward and attain greatness.

He is unlike former President Goodluck Jonathan, who never, with due respect, symbolised anything for the country. 

Buhari’s body language is enough to compel people to do things rightly. In the area of finances, electricity and others. A lot of people have had to sit up even before he speaks. 

So, we need the Buhari father figure for a length of time for the country to get its act right to attain greatness under his leadership."