Naira redesign has minimised money influence in politics, vote for your preferred candidates – Buhari

THE CABLE

President Muhammadu Buhari says the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has minimised the influence of money in Nigeria’s politics.

Speaking in a televised nationwide address on Thursday, Buhari said the development is a positive departure from the past and a legacy for his administration.

“Fellow citizens, on the 25th of February, 2023 the nation would be electing a new President and National Assembly members,” he said.

“I am aware that this new monetary policy has also contributed immensely to the minimization of the influence of money in politics.

“This is a positive departure from the past and represents a bold legacy step by this administration, towards laying a strong foundation for free and fair elections.”

The president urged Nigerians to vote for their preferred candidates in the forthcoming polls without fear and eschew violence.

“I urge every citizen, therefore, to go out to vote for their candidates of choice without fear, because security shall be provided and your vote shall count,” he said.