Nigerians have taken lead in rejection of corruption — Rawlings

Former President J.J. Rawlings has said that Nigerians have taken the lead in the rejection of corruption.

Commenting on the outcome of Nigeria’s election in a statement, former President Rawlings described what had happened in Nigeria as a bold step towards a new Nigeria and the incoming leader could not be unaware of what is expected of him.

According to the former President, the election result is a manifestation of the people’s resolve to confront corruption, dishonesty and exploitation, saying, “This is a clear message to the new leadership.”

He said that “Nigerians did not vote for just anyone. They voted for a man whose integrity is extremely high. Nigeria is tired of corruption and the choice of this leader is a clear indication of where she wants to go.”

He expressed the hope that General Buhari would put together a team whose understanding of the power of the people recognized and respected the will of the people.

“General Buhari owes it to his people and to Black Africans the restoration of our pride and the black man’s dignity. The image of President Jonathan, a Nigerian Head of State climbing up the stairs to go and complain about Boko Haram to a French President, is an image I hope I will not see again,” he concluded.