The National Conscience Party (NCP) on Thursday in Lagos called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that he redeems his campaign promises to the people.

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Chairman of NCP, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview that the people were ready to hold him accountable for not fulfilling his promises.

He, however, in his assessment said that the president’s broadcast message was straightforward and well understood.

“But I am of the opinion that the president should fulfill his party campaign promises to the people and work with it because the people would hold him accountable to what he promised. It is my hope that the younger generation is carried along in the scheme of government; I am happy that Mr. President called for the co-operation of all hands,” Tanko said.

He said that it was time for a rebirth, devoid of ethnic, religious and political differences.

NAN reports that Buhari, in his broadcast message, invited everyone whatever his or her political views to join him in working for the nation.

He also said that he had no grudge with anyone on account of past events; emphasising that nobody should fear anything from him, rather people should only fear the consequences of their actions.

Alhaji Shettima Yerima, President, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), expressed satisfaction with Buhari’s call for help in building the country.

His words: “We are glad that the president has invited everyone to join hands with him in building the nation we desire.

“We have to continue to keep the fire burning even in the midst of challenges, hoping that one day the situation will change for the better.

“Nigeria is our only country, our hope and pride, we must all be involved in building it, if we truly desire a change; that cannot be done through miracles.”

The Lagos State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), Chief Akin Badmus, said the president’s message neatly addressed the challenge of change in roughly 15 minutes.

“The president’s independence anniversary address is sober and it addresses the challenge of change in roughly 15 minutes. It is a clear change, a shared responsibility, not a job for the president alone. We must all play our own part in our own little corners and at whatever level we find ourselves,” he said.

Badmus added: “I particularly like the part that reads, ‘don’t fear me, fear the consequences of your action’.”

Besides, he said that the demand of responsibility was clear to discern in his speech.

However, the National Chairman of People's Redemption Party (PRP), Alhaji Balarabe Musa, expressed reservations on the president’s speech.

According to him, the speech has nothing distinctive from the past posture of the last administration. (NAN)

•Photo shows Balarabe Musa.