A chief of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Fashakin, said a former Head of State and presidential aspirant, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has pledged to serve only one term of four years if he emerged as President in 2015.

Fashakin, who was the national publicity secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, told our correspondent on Sunday that Buhari would do for Nigeria what the late Nelson Mandela did for South Africa.

He said the motive behind Buhari’s fourth shot at the presidency was his desire to rescue Nigeria from corruption, stabilise it and then hand over to a younger person, who has the capacity to lead the country.

He said, “Gen. Muhammadu Buhari would do a term of four years then hand the power over to somebody younger. You can take that to the bank. He is going to be the stabilising factor in Nigeria. Nigeria needs a strong leader like Buhari, who is in the mould of Mandela, who stabilised South Africa.

“That is what Buhari is going to do and four years are enough for him to do that. After stabilising the nation, he will hand over to somebody younger, whom he would have groomed. This is why we are asking Nigerians to give Buhari a chance. He has the capacity, temperament and courage to rescue and stabilise this country. Just four years of Buhari, Nigeria will not remain the same.”

Fashakin added it would be a disservice to the entire nation if Buhari is denied the chance of governing the country in 2015.

He also said there was no doubt that Buhari would defeat President Goodluck Jonathan during the February 14, 2015 presidential election, adding that most of those who voted for Jonathan in 2011 would vote for Buhari in 2015.

Fashakin noted that there was still the possibility of Buhari’s emergence as APC’s consensus presidential candidate.

He said, “In article 20 of the APC constitution, consensus is the most preferred way of choosing our leaders because in consensus all interests are considered. That is democracy. It’s a welcome development that we are working towards a consensus.

“We pray that the best will happen in that scenario so that Nigerians can be given the benefit of enjoying a new lease of life come 2015.”


http://www.punchng.com/politics/buharill-serve-one-term-like-mandela-fashakin/

Believe this and you will believe anything

The usual people will soon be here trying to divide the people of nigeria along religious lines, stating we shouldn't vote for 2 credible combination because they are both muslims, as if it's a religious leader we are voting for.

Coming from a man who said he won't contest any more. Can this man be trusted?

U people should stop decieving us, that was what Jonathan said before, when they tast power the thing will over sweet them to the extent after 8yrs they ll stil want a tenor elongation. So u people shud stop decieving us.

Na so them dey tok. Make them reach there now, stori go change

You trust him or not is not the issue here, what matter is to give him the chance to realy prove himself.

jeffizy:
Believed Jonathan was gonna be in for just one term too.
Now, Nigerians are wiser.

This is not jonathan.

Even if na 5mins I won't vote for him

The same man that pledged not to contested after 2011 elections. I don't trust a politician

Sai Buhari even if he asks for 1minute to rule, I shall give him whole-heartedly.

Sai APC
Sai Buhari
Sai Fashola
Sai Nigerians for the real CHANGE...

Jonathan must just go next year...enough is now fully enough.

gebest:
U people should stop decieving us, that was what Jonathan said before, when they tast power the thing will over sweet them to the extent after 8yrs they ll stil want a tenor elongation. So u people shud stop decieving us.

Oga where do you stand? Don't sit on the fence...

chukwudi44:
Believe this and you will believe anything

Don't believe this and you will not believe anything.

davdandam:
Even if na 5mins I won't vote for him

Where do you stand? Please don't sit on the wet fence...we need change, can't you see the handwriting on the walls, even in Aso Rock.

sammieguze:
Na so them dey tok. Make them reach there now, stori go change

You mean like JonaTAN?

Deiok:
You trust him or not is not the issue here, what matter is to give him the chance to realy prove himself.

Please take one portion of unripe plantain and warm tea to start your day jare.
Sai Buhari...

Keneking:


Where do you stand? Please don't sit on the wet fence...we need change, can't you see the handwriting on the walls, even in Aso Rock.

Yes I can see the handwriting. ...but this thing dey like printed letterings o and it's on Zuma rock also Nigerians and figures of speech sha I'd rather vote for all parties in my ballot paper and render it useless than vote apc.

No be for my mouth you hear am o

Keneking:


You mean like JonaTAN?

Awusa na utah (igbo saying)
No be today yansh begin dey for back (pidgin version)

Sad truth is, the bloodletting rtd and very tired general won't be getting even half a tenure. The moment he realises that, the better for him.

Isn't it ironical that this mumu actually wants us to believe he believes in the youth (younger person) yet cannot relinquish this fairytale position for one now?

The last time was tears, this time you will wail hail stone. Ajo madu.

Buhari from 2015 - 2019.

Deiok:
You trust him or not is not the issue here, what matter is to give him the chance to realy prove himself.

guy man, uve said it all.

GEJ till 2015.
GMB till 2019.
BRF from 2019 - 2027.

the truth is that most nigerian are confused on whether Jonathan or the Gen

IMO I still think Jonathan is the man for the job until the Gen can prove beyond doubt not just a one term ish.

If Buhari can perform a lot in 20months, I am absolutely sure that he'll perform excellently in 4 years. As for another term, only time will tell

1stola:
Yes we can!
I believe this man.
Sai Buhari/Fashola 2015 to 2019
and
Fashola/Donald Duke or Rochas or Kwankaso or Oshiomole or you or me. 2019 to 2023.
There is hope Nigeria.

which donald duke?

One Term ? This one na story for gods

Politricks

I expect that 4 years is enough to make a lasting impact. I hope Buhari makes this official once he gets the APC ticket. I will like a Nigeria Contract kind of guarantee.

Nigeria, better days ahead.

All Hail The General - I Believe this man, everyone wants to be Respected world wide just like Mandela, I don't think GMB is messing around!!!

Pretending to be Mandela aren't you Buhari? Sorry you are not and can never be Mandela. You are Buhari the religious bigot. You are Buhari the coupist. You are Buhari the boko haram sympathizer and supporter. You are Buhari the serial election loser. You are Buhari the lier. That's what you are and not Mandela.