The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Gyang Buba, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with his experience over the years, has the capacity to lead Nigeria.
Buba, who is the Chairman, Plateau State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emirs, expressed this view while receiving the vice president who paid a courtesy call to the palace on Tuesday in Jos, Plateau.
Osinbajo was in Plateau in furtherance of his consultations with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
Buba said that the traditional council in Plateau appreciated the vice president’s visit to intimate it of his aspiration to lead this country.
“And we have no doubt to the fact that you are able and capable having been vice president for seven years and in your own words, you worked closely with the president and it adds to the fact that you truly know the in and out of governance.
“We also appreciate the fact that you are aware of the challenges that Nigeria is going through.
“These challenges are issues that have accumulated over the years and have gotten to this stage.
“But we will like to say that those in government and all of us cannot fold our hands and give up on the issues; we must synergise and work together so that we can overcome these challenges by the Grace of God Almighty.’’
Buba appealed to politicians to eschew bitterness and engage in rancour-free campaign not to create more tension in the country.
He assured the vice president that the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, wished him success and prayed that God would give Nigeria the best.
“And we want to appeal to not only you but all the politicians to reduce the tension that is building up because of 2023 elections.
“Because the issues we are going through today, if we add unnecessary tension, then it may not augur well for the country and the election we are looking forward to.
“And so, we appeal for civility in the campaigns and in the conduct of all politicians but don’t want to aggravate situation to worsen what we are already through.
“But what we know about you, we believe you will be at the head of those championing the calls for a peaceful campaign that will translate into a very peaceful election;
“And God in his infinite mercy, we know will not give up on Nigeria and so He will by His Grace, assign a leader that will truly serve him through serving Nigeria,’’ he said.
Earlier in his remarks, Osinbajo thanked the traditional ruler and his council for their courtesy and warm reception.
He said he was in the state to meet APC delegates, who would be the electorate at the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for the end of the month.
He said his aspiration was borne out of his zeal to serve Nigerians and improve their fortunes.