A lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, has advised President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, to beware of sycophants ,who may want him to haunt opponents rather than concentrate on issues of national interest.
Ozekhome gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
He advised the president-elect to set up a formidable cabinet, made up of reputable Nigerians, who would be ready to work with him to reposition the country.
He also advised him to make use of the best minds irrespective of party or cultural affiliations, noting that his victory was another chance to address the country’s problems.
“Buhari should hit the ground running; he should begin to work now.
“He should set up a cabinet made up of the best minds in this country, whether they are of PDP, APC, APGA, other political parties and even those that are not politicians.
“He should know that God has given him a second chance; perhaps he is the messiah that Nigerians have been waiting for.
“APC also has to be very careful; if they take Nigerians for granted, they would realise very soon that Nigerians are very impatient.
“The same Nigerians, who are singing hosanna today as a result of . Buhari’s victory would not hesitate to shout crucify him if their mandate is taken for granted,’’ he said.
Ozekhome urged Buhari to work to reconcile all Nigerians, noting that the outcome of the March 28 elections was an indication that he needed to work hard to unite the country.
“Buhari should know that he is inheriting a country that is fractured along ethnic, religious and cultural lines.
“He has a lot of work to do to bandage the grievances, wounds and ill-feelings of a fractured country.
Ozekhome lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat to the president-elect and described the act as uncommon, particularly in Africa.
He said the president’s concession of defeat was good for democracy and the rule of law.
“I believe that Jonathan is one of the greatest global citizens to have emerged from Africa. He is going to be celebrated NAN
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