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We are happy Buhari is back but Nigerians are hungry – Fayose

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Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, who is also the chairman of the PDP governors’ forum has revealed he is happy about President Muhammadu Buhari’s return to the country but Nigerians need more.

This he said at a meeting of PDP governors in Asaba, Delta state, Daily Post reports.

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According to a statement issued by the media office of Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta state, Fayose reminded the president that Nigerians are “in need of food and development”.

He called on the current administration “to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.”

“We are happy that President Buhari is back, it is a welcome development but Nigerians are hungry, they need food, they need development,” he was quoted to have said.

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“We in PDP knows what is right for Nigerians, democracy is strengthened by opposition, APC should face governance squarely and give Nigerians democratic dividends.”

READ ALSO: Residents jubilate over President Buhari’s return in Ekiti

Fayose assured the members of the PDP that no stone will be left un turned  in ensuring the party’s success in the next general election.

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“This is a new beginning for our party, it is part of the effort of our party to ensure due process and that everybody gets justice,” he said.

“With the calibre of men in this our national committee, you can be rest assured of transparency, justice and fairness.”

Recall that President Buhari had been out of Nigeria on medical vacation since May 7, 2017 but returned to the country on Saturday, 19th August, 2017.