Why I Joined Politics After Retiring From Army – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has restated that his drive to join Nigerian politics is borne of commitment to serve the country men and women and make a difference in their lives.

He said this establishing that his reason for seeking reelection in 2019 is void of personal gain.

President Buhari forcefully retired from the Nigerian Army as a major-general after the military coup d’etat in 1985 that ousted his government for General Ibrahim Babangida.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke at the All Progressives Party’s Ward Congress held at Bayagida Model Primary School, Daura, Katsina.

“I am not in politics for fun, frivolity or to amass wealth, I have always been driven by a deep sense of commitment to make a difference to the lives of our people.

“After my retirement from the army, or forceful retirement, I sat back and watched as events unfolded on the political turf, and realised the country needed an intervention for fairness, justice and inclusion of Nigerians in the issues that affect their lives,’’ he said.