President Buhari looks forward to end of term, says age is telling on him

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is looking forward to the end of his term, when he can rest like his colleagues, as “age is telling on him”.

The President said this in an interview with NTA which aired on Thursday, while lamenting the stress associated with the Office of the President.

He said, “About my age, I see my colleagues, they are now resting, and I assure you that I look forward to the next 17 months when I too will be less busy.

“The age is telling on me, working now for six, seven to eight hours per day in the office is no joke — there are questions of the executive council, memos from as many states as possible to be considered virtually every week. Really, it’s a lot of hard work, but as I’ve said, I asked for it and I cannot complain”.

Buhari also said he is not expecting any appreciation from Nigerians after the end of his term but would love to be remembered as a president who gave his best.

He said, “I’ve been a governor, a minister, and I’m in my second term as president. So, I’ve gone through all the systems, and what else can I do for this country?

“I’ve given my best, and I hope after I leave, Nigerians will reflect. I’m not expecting any appreciation but what I’m expecting is for Nigerians to say this man has done his best. That’s what I’m expecting from Nigerians”.