Many are familiar with the biblical account of John the baptist who was a forerunner for Jesus christ the messiah and savior whom the Jews had waited for all their lives to come and reedem them from bondage. Although many thought and mistook John to be the messiah himself, he wasn't but was only a tool in anouncing and bringing forth Jesus the messiah to the Jews and people of the world at large.

Many expected Jesus to come with horses and chariots, swords and amours, spears and shields but found it difficult to comprehend the messiah as he was humble and gentle, meek and patient, caring and forgiving. Hence, a majority of people, even his own people the Jews he came to save ignored, rejected and disowned him due to their expectations being cut short.

I love the Nigeria of today where the citizens at the comfort of their homes can ask questions through the Internet or direct channels and get responses from big and mighty cooperations, organizations as well as individuals and those in government. We had cases where the public cried over the 20 billion missing funds from NNPC accounts and we saw the minister of petroleum and finance scrabbling to answer the public on this. We had another case of the missing chibok girls which prompted generals, security agencies and even the president answering to public cries and inquires over these issues. One abreast with the recent political events would agree that more cases of public interests have been responded to even those originated from social networks as Twitter, facebook and nairaland itself.

Never in the history of Nigeria has the general public been able to question and scrutinize the goverment as much as is being experienced under the Goodluck administration thanks to the FOI bill passed by our humble president.

In all of these political events that have been transforming the dynamics of politics in today's NIgeria, a case bothers me and a majority of the public the most. This is no other case than that of the certificate of the APC's presidential candidate in the person of Muhammad Buhari. The public outcry compelling him to produce his certificate is being experienced from quarters of government, non governmental organizations, public and private sectors, individuals and groups, yet Muhammad Buhari has failed woefully to present this legal document which by law qualifies him to be eligible to stand for the 2015 presidential elections.
I say boldly that this certificate saga has enabled nigerians to know the power and might the FOI bill has in terms of demanding the truth from those who are at the helm of government and those who aspire to rule us. The public demand for Muhammad Buhari to produce his certificate has forced him to produce a statement of result which has been under public scrutiny with lots of eyebrows raised to its authenticity. While Muhammad Buhari has produced a statment of result to the public, this document is in every way different from a certificate which happens to be the bone of contention in this matter as stipulated by INEC to attach this to his presidential aspirant form just as other presidential aspirants has fulfilled this requirment.

In an attempt to sway the matter of public interest, a section of Muhammad Buhari's supporters called for the authenticity of the Phd certification of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and a quick and sound response was given by the university of Portharcourt almost 48hours to clearify the certificate as authentic with due process followed.
Had it not been for the wide spread appeal from the general public to know and verify the authenticity of Muhammad Buhari's certificate, who would had realize that in this current dispensation of government unlike the others before now, the general public has a say and legitimate right to ask questions and receive answers just as it ought to be. Presently any Tom and Harry can ask to know the president's breakfast and might get a response.

In this regard, I personally do appreciate Muhammad Buhari for being a forerunner for change in aiding the General public to be fully aware of the power the FOI bill has given us the citizens to ask questions and receive answers, But in all honest and my humble opinion, Muhammad Buhari is not the change we so much desire. What this country lacks and needs at this point in our fragile democracy is continuity! It is a common practice for new leaders to come into government positions and scrap the plans and policies of the previous government and start up a whole new structure to what was on ground. This lack of continuity has and is killing our structures and we must learn to put an end to it.
America as it is today follows a laid down structure which had been set down generations ago, today they have made great success in advancing to become one of the greatest countries in the world.
Let us say yes to continuity
Let us say yes to the on-going change and transformation.
Let us say yes to a performer in the person of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to continue his good works in Nigeria.
Peace

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This is a painful truth. Atleast, this saga has made us to know our rights to know some facts that use to be top secret.
It's unfortunate that out of greed and Lust for power, Buhari sheepishly made himself available to be used by Nigerians as political genea pig.
Thank you Buhari, please go home and rest.

I tell so many on my facebook you are very lucky you can insult you President from Abuja and Lagos without fear.
If nothing else this singular bill has set Nigerians free from oppression.
How many topics raised on this forum received immediate attention? The best Aviation Minister ever was sacked because of public opinion. Like the Op rightly stated the Buhari certificate has shown us how powerful our collective, authentic voice is.
The freedom of speech is the gateway to productivity and advancement in all developmental endeavours.
The next step is action, the youth must get involved with politics at a humanitarian level, for the advancement of all communities start at a local level.
Because of that singular bill Nigerian Poli-tricks has forever changed!

GEJ is needed to continue what he has started.

PhockPhockMan:
This is a painful truth. Atleast, this saga has made us to know our rights to know some facts that use to be top secret.
It's unfortunate that out of greed and Lust for power, Buhari sheepishly made himself available to be used by Nigerians as political genea pig.
Thank you Buhari, please go home and rest.

its guineapig not genea pig,jeez an insult on my rep

Genea:
its guineapig not genea pig,jeez an insult on my rep

Sorry and thanks.

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I disagree with the OP!

Jonathan by signing the FOI bill into law, is the forerunner of change!
Buhari has no option than to answer to us.

I am sure the old tyrant is missing his days as the usurper of the office of the head of state.

He would have dealt with us "with immediate effect"
Jonathan has initiated change, we need more of him!
On continuity, I agree with the Op.

xcolanto:
Many are familiar with the biblical account of John the baptist who was a forerunner for Jesus christ the messiah and savior whom the Jews had waited for all their lives to come and reedem them from bondage. Although many thought and mistook John to be the messiah himself, he wasn't but was only a tool in anouncing and bringing forth Jesus the messiah to the Jews and people of the world at large.

Many expected Jesus to come with horses and chariots, swords and amours, spears and shields but found it difficult to comprehend the messiah as he was humble and gentle, meek and patient, caring and forgiving. Hence, a majority of people, even his own people the Jews he came to save ignored, rejected and disowned him due to their expectations being cut short.

I love the Nigeria of today where the citizens at the comfort of their homes can ask questions through the Internet or direct channels and get responses from big and mighty cooperations, organizations as well as individuals and those in government. We had cases where the public cried over the 20 billion missing funds from NNPC accounts and we saw the minister of petroleum and finance scrabbling to answer the public on this. We had another case of the missing chibok girls which prompted generals, security agencies and even the president answering to public cries and inquires over these issues. One abreast with the recent political events would agree that more cases of public interests have been responded to even those originated from social networks as Twitter, facebook and nairaland itself.

Never in the history of Nigeria has the general public been able to question and scrutinize the goverment as much as is being experienced under the Goodluck administration thanks to the FOI bill passed by our humble president.

In all of these political events that have been transforming the dynamics of politics in today's NIgeria, a case bothers me and a majority of the public the most. This is no other case than that of the certificate of the APC's presidential candidate in the person of Muhammad Buhari. The public outcry compelling him to produce his certificate is being experienced from quarters of government, non governmental organizations, public and private sectors, individuals and groups, yet Muhammad Buhari has failed woefully to present this legal document which by law qualifies him to be eligible to stand for the 2015 presidential elections.
I say boldly that this certificate saga has enabled nigerians to know the power and might the FOI bill has in terms of demanding the truth from those who are at the helm of government and those who aspire to rule us. The public demand for Muhammad Buhari to produce his certificate has forced him to produce a statement of result which has been under public scrutiny with lots of eyebrows raised to its authenticity. While Muhammad Buhari has produced a statment of result to the public, this document is in every way different from a certificate which happens to be the bone of contention in this matter as stipulated by INEC to attach this to his presidential aspirant form just as other presidential aspirants has fulfilled this requirment.

In an attempt to sway the matter of public interest, a section of Muhammad Buhari's supporters called for the authenticity of the Phd certification of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and a quick and sound response was given by the university of Portharcourt almost 48hours to clearify the certificate as authentic with due process followed.
Had it not been for the wide spread appeal from the general public to know and verify the authenticity of Muhammad Buhari's certificate, who would had realize that in this current dispensation of government unlike the others before now, the general public has a say and legitimate right to ask questions and receive answers just as it ought to be. Presently any Tom and Harry can ask to know the president's breakfast and might get a response.

In this regard, I personally do appreciate Muhammad Buhari for being a forerunner for change in aiding the General public to be fully aware of the power the FOI bill has given us the citizens to ask questions and receive answers, But in all honest and my humble opinion, Muhammad Buhari is not the change we so much desire. What this country lacks and needs at this point in our fragile democracy is continuity! It is a common practice for new leaders to come into government positions and scrap the plans and policies of the previous government and start up a whole new structure to what was on ground. This lack of continuity has and is killing our structures and we must learn to put an end to it.
America as it is today follows a laid down structure which had been set down generations ago, today they have made great success in advancing to become one of the greatest countries in the world.
Let us say yes to continuity
Let us say yes to the on-going change and transformation.
Let us say yes to a performer in the person of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to continue his good works in Nigeria.
Peace

I like ur assessments