Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has said he will leave for Niger Republic if he feels disturbed by Nigerians in his hometown, Daura after leaving office next month.

Buhari made this statement With barely 38 days to the end of his eight-year two tenures.

On Friday, he also asked for forgiveness from those his actions may have hurt during the administration.

Speaking inside the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, during a Sallah homage paid to him by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents led by the Minister, Mohammed Bello, he also thanked Nigerians for tolerating him.

According to tribune, The President, who said he was counting days, praised democracy as the best form of government.

In his words, he said that without it, he could not have become president after already serving as military head of state given the side of the country he hails from.

He reminded the audience that he is from the extreme corner of Nigeria, Daura in Katsina State, which he said is just eight kilometers from the Niger Republic.

The President stated that he decided to retire to Daura, which is far away from Abuja in order to get some respite, after years of work.

“I can’t wait to go home to Daura. If they make any noise to disturb me in Daura, I will leave for the Niger Republic. I deliberately arranged to be as far away as possible. I got what I wanted and will quietly retire to my hometown.

“In spite of technology, it will not be easy to get to Daura,” he added.