Categories: NewsWorld News

Details Of Buhari Meeting With Chad’s Interim President Emerges

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a closed-door meeting with General Mahamat Idriss Deby, Chad’s Transitional Military leader in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
It was gathered that President Buhari received General Deby in the Presidential Villa at about 11:11 am.

Recall that Chadian Transitional Military Council has assured the global community that the country would return to civilian rule within 18 months.

This was just as President Muhammadu Buhari assures of Nigeria’s readiness to assist the Chad Republic in its transitional programme to return the country to constitutional rule within the set target period.
This was disclosed by President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, while speaking at State House, Abuja, while hosting Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idris Deby Itno.

It would be recalled that Marshal Idris Deby Itno, the late President of the country, had died in battle last month, while leading troops to confront insurgents, who had come in through Libya.

The country set up the transitional council, headed by the son of the deceased, and a return to democratic order is expected in 18 months.

According to him, “We are bound together by culture and geography, and we will help in all ways we can,” President Buhari told his visitor.

“Nigerians know and appreciate the role Chad played in helping us to combat terrorism and we will continue the collaboration,” he said.

Buhari said the late Marshal Itno “was a personal friend, and a friend of Nigeria, and Chad has been very steadfast in defending Nigeria,” so the country should not hesitate to ask for help in areas it deemed necessary.

President Buhari said Nigeria would help strengthen the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), adding; “We will also help you to ensure a smooth transition in 18 months, as you have promised your people.”

On his part, Lt. Gen. Itno thanked Nigeria for the solidarity shown after the passage of the former President, noting that the main objective of the Transitional Military Council “is the security and cohesion of our country.”

He recommitted to democratic, free, fair polls in 18 months, telling President Buhari: “You were very close to Marshal Itno. I’m here to reaffirm that relationship, and for you to support our transition.

“We rely on our brother country Nigeria, as we have shared history, culture and geography. We are ready to be guided by you in our journey to constitutional rule,” he said.

Recent Posts

Harsh Economy: Nigerians React As President Tinubu Spotted With Over 60-Vehicle Convoy In Lagos

In a video making waves on social media platforms, Nigerians have reacted with mixed feelings…

12 hours ago

Man Arrested For Insulting President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, IGP

A popular Nigerian TikToker identified simply as Seaking has been arrested by operatives of the…

18 hours ago

The Longest Prison Sentences Ever Served

Throughout history, some individuals have endured extraordinarily long prison sentences, with their stories reflecting the…

18 hours ago

Families Call For Help As DSS Arrests Lovers In Osun Community

There is growing tension in Modakeke, Osun State, following the alleged arrest of two lovers,…

22 hours ago

Ibadan Stampede: I Regret Not Heeding Spiritual Warning – Woman Who Lost Two Kids

A victim of the stampede that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, which has claimed…

22 hours ago

Trending Stories In Osun Today

The vibrant Osun State is no stranger to captivating events and headlines that draw attention…

23 hours ago

This website uses cookies.