Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has congratulated President Muhammadu Buharion his 75th birthday advising him not to contest in 2019.
In a statement signed by Idowu Adelusi, his chief press secretary on Saturday, Fayose wished the President “good health in the service of our nation.”
He, however advised Buhari not to contest at the next election, stating that the country does not need “an old man.”
This is to congratulate Mr President as he clocks 75. I want to thank God for his life and pray for good health in the service of our nation and that he continues to age with grace. I wish him the best,” Fayose said.
“He represents us all and we owe him prayers and cooperation where necessary, just as we also need to criticise him too where necessary.
“I am not a fan of an old man and this is not personal and peculiar to President Buhari. We need an agile president come 2019.
“We need somebody that is experienced and agile. He shouldn’t contest and the decision is his and his party. But that is not going to stop me and my party from taking over from him and his party come 2019.”