Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 32747 — Reports on talk about rulers

Abd al-Malik bin Umayr said that Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I have continually aspired to the caliphate ever since the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to me: "O Mu'awiyah, if you come to rule, then treat the people well."
The Book of the Rulers is complete, and all praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad and upon his family and companions.