Ex-deputy governor of Edo State Dr. Pius Odubu, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over his recent peace call initiative meeting with the leadership of the two major political parties in the country.
Speaking with journalists in Benin City, Odubu said: “for me the recent meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Leadership of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a welcome initiative.
“It is a step in the right direction.
It shows a high sense of responsibility on the part of the president as a leader.
“Th e meeting shows that our Democracy is matured, and that our politicians no longer exhibit parochial attitudes in their Democratic activities.
“I give kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari, and also kudos to Ahmed Makarfi the chairman of PDP for understanding.
“Besides, it has also demonstrated that our politicians are beginning to put the interest of the country fi rst above all other interest”.
On the President’s return to the country after a medical vacation, the ex-deputy governor said: “Nigerians love President Muhammadu Buhari and also wish him well now that he has return to the country successfully he should settle down for business.
“Th e noise about his health to me is not relevant; it only shows that we are mere mortal and human.
“So my plea to those who speak evil of the president health situation is that they should desist from such acts and rally round him in his quest to build a better country for us.
