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Full text of Buhari’s speech at his formal declaration for presidency

See Bellow full text of the speech given by Gen. Muhammadu Buhari at the Eagles Square during his formal declaration for the presidency. . . . First I would like, Mr Chairman, if I may, pay tribute to Nigerians as a whole who are enduring all sorts of hardships and deprivations on a daily basis. Many millions are grappling with extreme poverty and barely eking out a living. Nearly all are in fear of their lives or safety for themselves and their families due to · Insurgency by the godless movement called Boko Haram; · By marauding murderers in towns and villages; · By armed robbers on the highways; · By kidnappers who have put whole communities to fright and sometimes to flight. Ladies and gentlemen, it is everyone's duty to resolve and help the national effort to overcome these immense challenges. I would like us to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of our Armed Forces under new leadership and police in confronting these challenges. I would like, secondly, to thank