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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to help President Muhammadu Buhari go back home to rest.<\/p>\n

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He said the electorate can ensure this through their votes on February 16, date for the presidential election.<\/p>\n

Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will slug it out with former vice president, Atiku Abubakar of the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP) and other candidates.<\/p>\n

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In a lengthy statement made available to DAILY POST by his media team on Sunday, Obasanjo also expressed hope that Buhari will allow the conduct of a free and fair exercise.<\/p>\n

The statement titled \u201cPoints or concerns and actions\u201d reads in part: \u201cNigeria must appreciate Buhari for the little he has done and allow him to depart for home in peace if he allows free, fair, peaceful and credible elections, we must also tell ourselves that Nigeria deserves better at this point in time than what Buhari is capable of offering.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistory will note that he has been there. Nigeria now needs a man with better physical and mental soundness, with an active mind and intellect.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLet me say again that Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians and exists for the benefit of all Nigerians and non-Nigerians who desire to live or do business in and with Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attitude of \u201cit is my turn and I can do what I like\u201d with impunity will not last because Nigeria is created by God and it will outlive all evil machinations and designs against the overall interest of Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

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