The Presidential aspirant for All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has in his New Year message to Nigeria, urged youths to embrace peace, insisting that elections are not war as he is determine to bring change in Nigeria peacefully. He stated on his twitter handle that Nigeria youths are angry, as they are expected to be, but urged them not to be so angry that they will become violent. Continue to read his message in full…


"Oh, my dear friends, this New Year, more than ever before, I am hopeful about Nigeria. This hope inspires and excites me. Yes, you are disappointed and you are angry, as you are entitled to be. But you must not be so angry that you become violent. Elections are not war. Politics is not a battle. We can, and we will, bring this #Change to Nigeria peacefully and by focusing on solutions.

"You should also never give in to the temptation to feel so weighed down by those who have failed you that you lose your hope and your energy and your passion to see change. You must never give up on Nigeria. No. If you give up, then all hope is truly lost.

"Together, we can build a nation that is secure, prosperous and gives everyone a fair chance. This is the promise that 2015 holds. That is the promise that change will bring. That is the promise that I bring to you.

"Once again, I wish everyone - those who believe in our mission and those who don't yet agree with us - a happy and prosperous New Year. Thank you and God bless Nigeria. #ThingsMustChange - GMB."