"I am not praising Buhari but nobody can say we have found billions in Buhari's account. Previous leaders have been wasteful. Before now a contract of N2m can go to N2bn without anybody asking questions.

"They said by 2010, Nigeria will be among the first 20 economies I countered it that it was a mirage. If you tell me Nigeria in the next 10 years will rank among the best I will not counter it because our economy is being well managed.

"The reason I would have wanted Buhari to continue in 2019 is to solidify and build on some structures he has laid so that if anybody is coming, on board, it would be difficult to destroy."

Initially he said, "We have a President who does not believe in ostentatious lifestyle. He has no house in London, no house in Dubai. May God give Buhari a few more years and those to take over from him would build on it. There are still few people like Buhari."

-THE NATION 
SUNDAY JANUARY 28,2018