Second Term: We will not betray Nigerians’ trust, Osinbajo assures

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari and himself will not betray the trust Nigerians have in them and in their administration.

Osinbajo assured Nigerians that they will fulfill their campaign promises of taking Nigeria to the Next Level.

“We are grateful to the almighty God for His grace by which this was possible and the Nigerian people for trusting us yet again; that trust will not be betrayed,” he said at the inauguration dinner held at the State House Banquet Hall on Wednesday.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, he added that, “And so on behalf of Mr. President, please accept our deepest gratitude for your support and presence here this evening.

“The best years of Nigeria begin today, and by the Grace of God all of us will live to enjoy the coming years and many more.”

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“As you know, our campaign slogan was ‘Next Level’. And you know that very few people forget campaign promises, even those who are closest to you.

“My cook in Lagos as soon as he saw me after we won the elections started to sing “everything to the Next Level”. I didn’t know how to respond because I knew that the chap was thinking of a next level salary.

“By the way, it is not just junior staff who are always talking about the Next Level. General Gowon, a few minutes ago was telling me that he asked Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the APC Chairman, why he was not wearing his customary Khaki shirt and trousers and of course the Comrade pointed out that this is Next level.

“But the worst example of this Next Level is a rude fellow who said to me “you people promised change when you came and after you resumed office you started saying change begins with you. Let me warn that Lai Mohammed, if he tries Next Level begins with you…I will kidnap him”.

“The beauty of democracy is the orderly and civilized process of transition. But perhaps more importantly is the sanctity of and respect for the will and choice of the people.”