According to President Muhammadu Buhari, the neighboring Niger Republic would stand up for him after he leaves office.
On Monday, May 29, Buhari is scheduled to transfer over control of the Aso Presidential Villa to Bola Tinubu, the president-elect.
He has since bragged about his friendly ties to the Niger Republic.
He claims that Niger will stand up for him if Nigerians make it difficult to remain there after the handover ceremony.
This was said by Buhari on Tuesday during the opening of the corporate headquarters for the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja.
Additionally, he reiterated his intention to move to his rural residence in Daura, which is far from Abuja but nearer to the Niger Republic.
"I said these few things about my personal belief because I have only six more days to go.
“And I try to plan to be as far away from Abuja as possible. I came from an area that is far away from Abuja.
“I said if anybody with force moves, I have a good relationship with my neighbours. Niger people will defend me,†President Buhari said.