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Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by dhevid(m): 8:53pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
please pay attention to the CAPITALIZED phrases!
Fellow countrymen,
The intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was
welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked
forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better.
Almost two years later, it has become clear that the
FULFILLMENT OF EXPECTATIONS IS NOT FORTHCOMING.
Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future
generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not
stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse
power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.
No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its
development where there is an absence of cohesion in the
hierarchy of government; WHERE IT HAS BECOME CLEAR THAT
POSITIVE ACTION BY THE POLICY MAKERS IS HINDERED
BECAUSE AS A BODY IT LACKS A UNITY OF PURPOSE.
IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE NATION WOULD BE ENDANGERED WITH
THE RISK OF CONTINUOUS MISDIRECTION. We are presently
confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be
taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken.
This is precisely what we have done. THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC HAS
BEEN MADE TO BELIEVE THAT THE SLOW PACE OF ACTION OF
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEADED BY MAJOR-GENERAL
MUHAMMADU BUHARI was due to the enormity of the problems
left by the last civilian administration. Although it is true that a
lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government,
THE REAL REASON, HOWEVER, FOR THE VERY SLOW PACE OF
ACTION IS DUE TO LACK OF UNANIMITY OF PURPOSE AMONG
THE RULING BODY; subsequently, THE BUSINESS OF
GOVERNANCE HAS GRADUALLY BEEN SUBJECTED TO ILL-
MOTIVATED POWER PLAY CONSIDERATIONS.
The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore,
progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select
few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of
the SMC’s policies and decision. THE CONCEPT OF COLLECTIVE
LEADERSHIP HAS BEEN SUBSTITUTED BY STUBBORN AND
ILLADVISED UNILATERAL ACTIONS, THEREBY DESTROYING THE
PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THE GOVERNMENT CAME TO POWER.
ANY EFFORT MADE TO ADVISE THE LEADERSHIP, MET WITH
STUBBORN RESISTANCE AND WAS VIEWED AS A CHALLENGE TO
AUTHORITY OR DISLOYALTY. Thus, the scene was being set for
systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. ALL
THE ENERGIES OF THE RULERSHIP WERE DIRECTED AT THIS
IMAGINARY OPPOSITION RATHER THAN TO EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP. The result of this misdirected effort is now very
evident in the country as a whole. The government has started
to drift.
THE ECONOMY DOES NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING ANY BETTER AS
WE WITNESS DAILY INCREASED INFLATION. The nation’s meager
resources are once again being WASTED ON UNPRODUCTIVE
VENTURES. Government has distanced itself from the people
and THE YEARNINGS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE PEOPLE AS
CONSTANTLY REFLECTED IN THE MEDIA HAVE BEEN IGNORED.
This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the
right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body.
All these events have shown that the present composition of our
country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued
occupation of that position. Furthermore, the initial objectives
and programmes of action which were meant to have been
implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari
Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and
discarded. THE PRESENT STATE OF UNCERTAINTY AND
STAGNATION CANNOT BE PERMITTED TO DEGENERATE INTO
SUPPRESSION AND RETROGRESSION. We feel duty bound to use
the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the
minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. WE
ARE NO PROPHETS OF DOOM FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY,
NIGERIA.
We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.
I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues
in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary
violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action
is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces. In order to
enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are
dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The
Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c)
The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are
closed, all borders remain closed. Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew
is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further
notice. All military commanders will ensure effective
maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be
made in due course. God bless Nigeria.
- Brigadier General Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro’s address to the
Nation on the overthrow of Major General Buhari’s government
- Tuesday, 27th August, 1985. |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by prof17(m): 9:05pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
Meaning? |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by buharisambisada: 11:10pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
Same tactics been applied right now like we are in a communist state,and labeling anyone critical to the government as an opposition. 2 Likes |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by Bamss1(m): 11:28pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
U this op, I didn't read dis post o but I know everything u wrote there is rubbish, complete nonsense. |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by DMerciful(m): 11:56pm On Aug 31, 2015 |
History always repeat itself.... People deceived because they lacked knowledge! |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by mars123(m): 1:20am On Sep 01, 2015 |
DMerciful:nobody was deceived, the voice of the people is the voice of God. |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by DMerciful(m): 6:27pm On Sep 01, 2015 |
Ok...enjoy your change then. but do not say the voice of 12 million Almajiri is the voice of God mars123: 1 Like |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by Jossyroyal1: 6:29pm On Sep 01, 2015 |
all this prophets of doom una don invade Nairaland ba? |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by LouisVanGaal(m): 7:22pm On Sep 01, 2015 |
Dhevid or whatever u call yourself, it's you and your family that would be in BONDAGE 4d next 4years...monumental Idiot! C how hatred is making you place a cause on yourself? |
Re: Deja Vu Or Coincedence;we Have Just Put Our Nation In Bondage For Another 4years by sammyj: 7:24pm On Sep 01, 2015 |
The wailing wailers are at it again. Hmmmm let the wailing continue time will tell! !!!! |
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