
President Muhammadu Buhari says most instances of inter-communal and inter-religious strife and violence were and are still being sponsored or incited by ethnic, political or religious leaders.
The president, who stated this in his democracy day address in Abuja, said the leaders are hoping to benefit by exploiting divisions and fault lines, thereby weakening the country.
He noted that in spite of activities of the saboteurs, his government had remained focused in fulfilling the campaign promises in the areas of security, economy and fighting corruption. The president reiterated the greatness of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the need for every citizen to work towards reclaiming the glory