this is contained in a statement released to news men by malam garba shehu director of media and publicity of the APC presidential campaign organization.
the statement quoted BUHARI as saying "abiding by the law would be guiding philosophy of my administration.
without leadership by example the common citizen would be copycats of the lawlessness of their leaders
according to hm, the arrogance of power, lawlessness and disregard of the rights and convenience of fellow citizen would have no place in my government.
The
statement quoted Buhari as saying "abiding by law would be the guiding
philosophy of my administration. Without leadership by example, the
ordinary citizens would become copycats of the lawlessness of their
leaders.
"The arrogance of power, lawlessness and disregard for the rights and convenience of fellow citizens would have no place in my government."
According to him, for leaders to inspire respect, they must obey the laws of the country, adding that when leaders treat the country’s laws with contempt, they might send the wrong message to the citizens.
The statement condemned the situation where "fellow citizens" were punished at traffic points and public roads because of the "arrogant lawlessness of the leaders".
It said in a democracy, leaders should not inflict inconveniences and other unbearable ordeals on the citizens for their own comfort.
The statement advised all military, police and other security personnel attached to him to be in tune with his philosophy of bringing the rule of law in the conduct of leaders during their movements on public roads.
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"The arrogance of power, lawlessness and disregard for the rights and convenience of fellow citizens would have no place in my government."
According to him, for leaders to inspire respect, they must obey the laws of the country, adding that when leaders treat the country’s laws with contempt, they might send the wrong message to the citizens.
The statement condemned the situation where "fellow citizens" were punished at traffic points and public roads because of the "arrogant lawlessness of the leaders".
It said in a democracy, leaders should not inflict inconveniences and other unbearable ordeals on the citizens for their own comfort.
The statement advised all military, police and other security personnel attached to him to be in tune with his philosophy of bringing the rule of law in the conduct of leaders during their movements on public roads.
- See more at: http://silverbirdtv.com/news/8710-buhari-orders-his-security-personnel-obey-traffic-rules#sthash.oUEkSK1z.dpuf
This
is contained in a statement released to newsmen by Malam Garba Shehu,
Director of Media and Publicity of the All Progressives Congress
Presidential Campaign Organisation. - See more at:
http://silverbirdtv.com/news/8710-buhari-orders-his-security-personnel-obey-traffic-rules#sthash.oUEkSK1z.dpuf