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Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 7:26am On Oct 19, 2014 |
WHO IS AFRAID OF BUHARI? I write this because of millions of Nigerians who are below 30 and who constitute a significant chunk of our voting population. This is the ICT generation that is largely ignorant about the events of the Buhari era (1983-85) and so can be misinformed and misled by needless propaganda. I have sat with many in the under-30 bracket and those slightly above who only have faint recollections of the Buhari era and the level of ignorance about that era is amazing. Before being MILITARY Head of State, Buhari had been Governor of one of the Northern States (under Obasanjo’s Military government) as well as Minister for Petroleum. He later served as Chairman of PTF under Abacha. Please consider the following unassailable facts: ·He birthed and supervised the establishment of our existing refineries. ·There was no religious crisis while he was Head of State. It started under his successor IBB! ·In his time as Head of State he reduced inflation from 23% to 4%, by fiscal discipline and a homegrown economic team (not achieved under any other era, even military). ·JJ Rawlings of Ghana took over 2yrs before him, and killed all the corrupt leaders, while Buhari only sentenced the corrupt leaders here to prison. ·Under his watch as PTF Chairman, what he did in road construction in that short period hasn't been matched by 12yrs of the PDP. ·Hospitals and universities around the country never witnessed as much benefits as they got from the PTF from any government after or before his time. ·Despite serving in senior capacity in the oil sector, first as Minister for Petroleum and then Petroleum Trust Fund, Buhari has no petrol station, much less a rig, refinery or an oil block like so many of our leaders. ·He could have retired into nauseating opulence like an IBB or Danjuma or even OBJ but didn't. ·Instead of hobnobbing with the high and mighty, he has cast his lot with the ordinary man most of who follow him out of hope and belief in his values. People who know him have said of him... "All I need from Buhari is his word, I can take it to the bank". ·He is the only politician in the North today who fills rallies without renting a crowd. The Kaduna rally of 2nd March is eloquent proof! ·He refused to collect an allowance while serving as Chairman of the PTF because he said since he was already drawing a pension from government, his conscience would not allow him to draw another salary from the purse of the same government. ·He is the only former head of state that does not own property or land in Abuja . ·Every attempt to rubbish him through probes in time past eneded up vindicating him! The man who was asked by OBJ to take over the running of PTF before it was scrapped with the aim of probing and indicting Buhari, was the one who ended up being prosecuted for misappropriating $100m of PTF funds! Buhari again, was vindicated ·He has OPENLY challenged those who accuse him of religious fundamentalism to come out and show proof. No one has till today, taken up the challenge. His personal driver of many years is a Christian from Plateau State ! ·His government initiated the War Against Indiscipline that has made environmental cleanliness, queuing up, not urinating by the roadside etc features of our national life even till today Does it then surprise you why corrupt people would be spreading such heinous rumours about Buhari? He is a threat to them and they know what he is capable of doing to corruption and corrupt people when he comes into office! So shine your eyes and make the right decision. If honesty and probity are the things you want for Nigeria ,now is the time to choose right. When you cast your vote for the BUHARI, you would have cast one vote for a honest men. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Kayceo2010: 7:28am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Hmmm |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by omenka(m): 7:30am On Oct 19, 2014 |
The only people scared of Buhari those who see a genuine fight against corruption and nepotism as a fight against their survival. 5 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 7:38am On Oct 19, 2014 |
omenka:I'm surprised when after much pain and suffering the vast majority will still vote along ethnic and religious line. 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by gtrust: 7:45am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Buhari had his brother President Shehu Shagari under presidential house arrest while he sent Vice President Alex Ekweme to kirikiri prison!!! Buhari's Map of Nigeria does not include the SW, SS, SE and even the Middle Belt. If I lie, prove me wrong by showing us the "Map of Buhari's Massive road construction under PTF" Only in the north! Buhari patronized "contractors" to execute PTF Hospital stocking and left the hospitals in worse state at the end of PTF due to lack of manpower development and negligence of "local content"!! The university strikes (ASUU) & Doctors' strikes today are as a result of PTF. Tell me how many Universities, Hospitals, refineries etc were refurbished and of world standards as a result of PTF Railways being looked after by President Jonathan Even schools in katsina Etc etc Don't make me go on and on, I beg you!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Caseless: 7:55am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Buhari is the president Nigeria should have. 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Caseless: 7:57am On Oct 19, 2014 |
gtrust:cow, why not give us the map to show us that ur head is not empty? 4 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Niwdog(m): 7:58am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Op.clap 4 urself |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by quinnboy: 7:58am On Oct 19, 2014 |
As a christian, i will be praying for you today in church as always GMB........As a young nigerian in my early 20s i want to experience those good day old folks takls about GMB. 7 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by size38: 7:59am On Oct 19, 2014 |
As a south-south person, I would personally want Buhari to contest and win the next election so he can stop and end the corruption killing us in this country. Everything GEJ, his govt and PDP is corruption. All GEJ does everyday is to fight Governor Amaechi. A governor that has done so much for his people. What has GEJ done for Rivers state and Niger Delta where he comes from? Yet some people want us to still vote for him just because he is from Niger Delta. 11 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by KwoiZabo(m): 8:03am On Oct 19, 2014 |
people fronting Buhari in 2015 are trying to say that we cannot get any boby in our generation that is good. plz lets give the younger generation a chance if we Don't we cannot believe we can find them. 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Niwdog(m): 8:06am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Caseless:na u be cow,this is a debate b\w the fans of buhari nd gej.so if u can't counter ur opponent opinion,keep quiet.why don't u ask ur fada weda alex was imprison(the then vice president) during buari tennor,and wht happened to shagari the man he put under house arrest(the president) 3 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by anonimi: 8:07am On Oct 19, 2014 |
omenka: General Muhammadu Buhari will fight against nepotism, when he is nepotism PERSONIFIED himself Can the devil fight against himself? You guys are taking your packaging of this old soldier too far methinks! A military DICTATOR who in 1983 cancelled Jakande's Lagos metro rail construction out of petty ethnic jealousy not minding the huge breach of contract costs involved Have you seen the list of members of his cabinet during his two years of MISRULE? Let me share it with you so you can figure out Alhaji Nepotism himself => 1. Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari 2. Chief of Staff, Tunde Idiagbon 3. Defence, Domkat Bali, 4. Agriculture, Bukar Shuaib 5. Trade, Mahmud Tukur 6. Communications, A Abdullahi, 7. Education, Yarima Ibrahim 8. Finance, Onaolapo Soleye 9. Abuja, Mamman Jiya Vatsa, 10. Health, Emmanuel Nsan, 11. Internal Affairs, Mohammed Magoro 12. Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Gambari 13. Minister of Info., Samson Omeruah 14. Transportation, Abdullahi Ibrahim 15. Energy, Tam David-West 16. Justice, Chike Ofodile 17. Works, Patrick Koshoni That would be six only out of 17 positions, right 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by amsad19(m): 8:09am On Oct 19, 2014 |
GMB till 2022 say no to tribalism no to currupt gvt say no to pdp 6 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by gtrust: 8:15am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Caseless: This is what you get for standing for the truth against these Buhari supporters: insults and threats 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 8:16am On Oct 19, 2014 |
KwoiZabo:By younger generation you mean who exactly? Please don't let anyone use those statements to belittle you, ruling is not about who is the head but those that did the choosing. |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Caseless: 8:17am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Niwdog:hogwash! 2 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Caseless: 8:21am On Oct 19, 2014 |
gtrust:show me that map. 3 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by gtrust: 8:27am On Oct 19, 2014 |
size38: SS have never had it so good in Nigeria except under YarAdua and now Goodluck! Ask Amaechi what he is doing with the timely huge allocation from Federal Gov't every month Dashing money to celebrities, Prof Soyinka, journalists etc Doing bad projects Joining wrong party and sponsoring most of APC activities with Rivers state people money!!! How is this President Jonathan's wahala If you have a problem with your state governor Amaechi, be man enough to confront him. That's your right!!! |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 8:31am On Oct 19, 2014 |
anonimi: When I saw your list I thought it will look something like, BUHARI BROTHER BROTHER BROTHER SISTER UNCLE Have you ever had any post be it appointed or elected? If you have you will know as human self preservation is the first instinct. Besides those 17 or so post you mentioned is definitely not going to the youth even if an angel is the president. Open your eyes man don't let these politicians blindfold you with ethnicity. 3 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by gtrust: 8:39am On Oct 19, 2014 |
Caseless: sparko1: Show us the "Map of the road construction" Buhari did with Nigerian PTF Money or please keep quiet Yes, Buhari did massive road construction but ONLY in the North of Nigeria!!! |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 8:56am On Oct 19, 2014 |
gtrust: As they say charity begin at home, and for the record I am not a northerner, what has GEJ done for the Niger delta, except giving large allocation to the few warlords, the road, the people, the educational system in the delta areas is close to being the worst. If he can't do something meaningful were he comes from what prove do we have he will for the rest of country. You are being blindfolded by ethnicity, you said buhari construction road but in the north only, meaning anything done in the north is a waste of resources, wake up man if you carry on with this mentality we will remain captive to political elite. 2 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by saintkash(m): 8:57am On Oct 19, 2014 |
anonimi: common sense should help in ur argument. ... ryr from time the North has the largest population, more states, more people in government n more in d military. .. so wat do u think co |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Nobody: 9:01am On Oct 19, 2014 |
sparko1:you tried... Is it not the same Buhari who was telling his people to fight with their blood and kill? He forgot we are now in digital era and could caught on spy cameras. Alas, that was what was used to wound him in the last election. And you fool dare come here to talk about a pseudo-holy buhari? Fvck off man. 4 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by bashydemy(m): 9:07am On Oct 19, 2014 |
anonimi:With all your proof he still give key post to Xtians... Eg Finance Health information Engery Justice works. And mind you what do you mean my Abuja? Do you mean FCT minister in 1983? youy must be high on cocoyam leave. 2 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by sparko1(m): 9:09am On Oct 19, 2014 |
2sexi: One point for replying, but zero point for issues raised! No body said anything about a holy politician, its a matter of compare and contrast. |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Nobody: 9:23am On Oct 19, 2014 |
sparko1:and I have just given you a reason why we don't need Buhari. GEJ isn't any better but I would rather vote for him than a Buhari, a man who feels other regional Nigerians are animals, hence should their lives be snuffed out of their body does not deserve the presidency. Young man, that Video was shone on AIT during the last election and was translated into English. He was speaking in Hausa, telling his people to fight with their blood. I do not or never had any pre historical facts on Buhari prior to watching that video. But that alone is enough for any sane Nigerian to never vote for barbarian. 2 Likes |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Sloan: 9:40am On Oct 19, 2014 |
anonimi: But that cabinet achieved more than anything the retardeenous cantankerous bastard GEJ has done in 7 years and president and VP! There were no laws or practices that mandated the federal cabinet to one have minister from each state at that time! Buhari chose quality people who he believed could perform the job without corruptly enriching themselves or finding a reason to allow only their tribesmen to steal money as in the cases of the perpetual AGIP from the east. Today, the cabinet is drawn from every state, the laws are passed by the judiciary and there are courts to resolve issues so you have no point. Stop lying like a cheating bitc.h thinking readers don't know better than your lies!! 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by fr3do(m): 9:42am On Oct 19, 2014 |
E-thugs everywhere, E-thugs that have sold their souls. |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by Alphaoscar: 9:43am On Oct 19, 2014 |
gtrust: PTF, actually constructed d road leading to my hometown in Ogun state and that is still standing. some of the PTF projects executed under buhari are still feasible in my school. |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by fr3do(m): 9:49am On Oct 19, 2014 |
anonimi: Just imagine The expired heptagenarian should take a back seat, the very last seat in the back. 1 Like |
Re: Is This True Of Buhari? Why Then Are we Afraid by KwoiZabo(m): 9:51am On Oct 19, 2014 |
sparko1:by younger generation i mean Ribadu, El-rufai (who will never have sense) and others |
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