‘We begged you to talk to us when we were being killed’ — and Nigerians react to Buhari’s broadcast

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation on Thursday, appealing to citizens to turn out en masse for Saturday’s elections.

Reeling out the achievements of his government, the president asked the people to make a wise choice during the election.

The broadcast has been received mixed feelings. While his supporters hailed him, critics accused the president of using resources of the state for free campaign.

Here are some reactions of Nigerians on Twitter:

It is understandable that we all want to live comfortable lives. It is also important to realize that the most comfortable thing we can all do is to work hard and live within our means. pic.twitter.com/sFXHMdDmsM

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 14, 2019

It is understandable that we all want to live comfortable lives. It is also important to realize that the most comfortable thing we can all do is to work hard and live within our means. pic.twitter.com/sFXHMdDmsM

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 14, 2019

In 2011, Buhari sensed defeat & urged his followers to destroy & kill anyone who tried to stop them. Couple of days ago in Zamfara he suggested his followers to get ready for war. Every time Buhari senses defeat his best resolve is violence. It’s his pattern, he’s known for that.

— 👇🏼 (@Gwariboy) February 14, 2019

Lol. We begged you. For almost 4 years. To address the nation. We were being killed, harassed. One disaster after the other. We begged for empathy. Then maybe just sympathy. But you wouldn't even do that much. And now, you are ready to talk to us. To beg for votes. https://t.co/4himI8PA5s

— Omolola (@lolaloveandart) February 14, 2019

Think about it, Buhari didn't speak to you until few days to Election.
SARS Killing Nigerians he never said anything, Soldiers killed in North East, all he did was sent you a memo through Lie Mohammed. You have few hours to choose now. Think it twice! After Saturday??
4 years!!

— J.A OLAOYE (@JA_Olaoye) February 14, 2019

In your dreams sir.

Lagosians the economic powerhouse of the country suffered the most from Buhari's shambolic policies, you would need 1 million MC Oluomo's to stop us from voting Buhari out.

We are coming for Alausa next.#AtikuisBetter #BetterNigeria #LGNWA https://t.co/eNyrYU3uQy

— TwITta PsYcHoLogiSt (@kabasa007) February 14, 2019

The 20 minutes of president Buhari's broadcast this evening, I picked two things
-up grading of two hospitals and yet he rushed to overseas anytime he is sick
-rehabilitation of a road in the 36 states of the federation. Please, biko which road did imo State benefited in this??

— Abiakam W.A (@Officialad5) February 14, 2019

Buhari should know by now that those who are going to vote against him has made up their mind long ago, no amount of broadcast can change it

— Iyke🇳🇬 (@omakaiyke) February 14, 2019

For 4 years, Buhari shielded himself from Nigerians. He even refused to address our press. There was a time we had Presidential Media Chats. All gone down the drain. But in 3 months, Buhari has toured the whole country and addressed the country thrice. Are we fools? #RejectBuhari

— #RestInPeaceAPC (@AjayiOlawande) February 14, 2019

The Buhari government claims it's fighting corruption but we all know they steal from us to enrich their families. This government is out to impoverish Nigerians. #RejectBuhari #RejectPoverty

— May Ubeku (@Maybeks) February 14, 2019

Listening to Buhari should be categorized as an extreme sport 🤦🏾‍♂️ #RejectBuhari

— FLAWLESS !!! (@Usman_muzik) February 14, 2019

It is understandable that we all want to live comfortable lives. It is also important to realize that the most comfortable thing we can all do is to work hard and live within our means. pic.twitter.com/sFXHMdDmsM

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 14, 2019

Last minute campaign disguised as national broadcast 😂😂bye bye buhari

— 47 BOUNCe!!!🎲 (@akliveen) February 14, 2019

All of you watching buhari with generators y'all the real MVP, me cannot waste my precious fuel whenever they bring light I'll watch the re-run

— Ogira Godwin 🇳🇬 (@slickDA1st) February 14, 2019

Full text of my Address to the Nation this evening: https://t.co/4shEXng1gW

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 14, 2019