Buhari’s Return: IYC To FG: No More Politicking, Focus On Governance; Address Agitations

Foremost Ijaw youth organization, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has expressed delight over the return of President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country after his medical vacation, saying that now that the President is back the APC-led administration should focus on governance by hitting the ground running rather than unnecessary politicking.

Factional President of the group, Barr. Eric Omare who made this call 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 however said 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.

“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 peae process and steps towards economic recovery including resolution of the ongoing industrial action by university teachers”.