Some call it the Buhari bounce. Others describe it as the Buhari effect. Yet some others say it is the Buhari aura. One thing is however crystal clear. Things have not been the same in the past 100 days in Nigeria, since Muhammadu Buhari assumed the presidency. A new sheriff has truly come to town.

Exactly 100 days ago, he climbed the podium at Eagle Square in Abuja and got inaugurated as president, 30 years after he had been toppled from power as military head of state. He promised to belong to nobody, and to belong to everybody. It is a pledge that still resonates loudly today, and will surely echo for a long time to come.

On a day like this, you would expect a presidential spokesman to chronicle the achievements of his principal in office. He has turned stone to bread, slain the dragon, and climbed Mount Olympus in ten seconds. But that is not what I want to do. There are some intangible, almost imperceptible achievements, but which run very deep, and are quite fundamental. Those are the ones I'll rather talk of, while we leave the tangibles till some other day.

Oh, he's escaping. There are no concrete achievements, some wailing wailers would cry. True? Not true. I could have decided to focus on the bloody nose being given to Boko Haram in the North-east, which would see the country rid of insurgency soon, the rallying of leaders of other neighboring countries to deploy a Joint Multinational Task Force, the openness displayed about government finances and the welfare package instituted for states that couldn't pay salaries, the Treasury Single Account, which would promote transparency and accountability in governance, the disappeared fuel queues, fast-tracking of the cleanup of Ogoni land, reduction in the cost of governance, and many others. But I will not focus on all those. The day cometh!

[b]When a new sheriff comes into town, disorder gives way to order. Chaos flees. Impunity is swept away. Laxity gives way to diligence, and people change their old, unedifying ways. When you have a Wild, Wild West situation prevailing, the new sheriff comes, and stamps his authority. Old things then pass away, behold, everything becomes new.

Nigeria had always needed attitudinal change. That was why the Buhari regime launched War Against Indiscipline in the 1980s. And the war was succeeding, till a spanner was thrown in the works through regime change. Buhari was called all sorts of names then: despot, tyrant, iron fist ruler etc But the discerning knew. They understood that it was a change we needed. And that change was postponed for 30 years.

[/b]But what is bred in the bones never goes out through the flesh. Immediately Buhari returned on May 29, Nigerians knew that discipline was back. The bird of the homestead told the ones in the bush, and they all sat up. No unnecessary chirping. Stealing is now corruption, they whispered to themselves. God help you if you get caught.
Now, consider the situation with electricity and with our refineries. Electricity has climbed to about 5,000 Megawatts. Some refineries, which had not produced a drop of fuel for years, have cracked into life. Even the perennial queues in our petrol stations have disappeared, vanished.

Is it because Buhari threw billions of dollars at the problems? No. Those things simply responded to the presence of the new sheriff in town. Those who manned those schedules could afford to be laid back in the past. But not anymore! The music has changed, and the dance steps must follow suit.

And would Buhari take credit for the newfound zeal and efficiency? Not the plain and honest man from Daura. The broadcaster Omotayo Omotoso had come to the presidential villa to interview him sometime in July. And she had asked what the magic wand he waved was, that refineries, long comatose, had sprang back to life. The President responded that it would be dishonest of him to have claimed he did anything. He had not touched refineries at all. But unknown to the President, he did something. He had swept into town with his reputation for efficiency, and for achieving results. And the refineries, fuel supply, electricity supply, responded to the new sheriff. May things continue to get better till the change becomes enduring and irreversible. Amen somebody!

Another imperceptible but momentous achievement is the faith that Nigerians now have in their leader. Yes, the opposition numbers in millions, and naturally so. A political party had held power at the centre for 16 years, and its loyalists would not simply disappear, or get converted overnight. About 12 million Nigerians had voted for the presidential candidate of that party in the March 2015 general elections. Would they just cross over to the winning side? It often takes awhile. But despite all that, a great deal of Nigerians, a vast majority, believe in the new sheriff. And that is great achievement. A big deal.

When the citizenry believe in their leader, and almost can swear by him, it is no mean feat. The NOI polls, in a survey in July, revealed that over 70% of Nigerians were happy with the Buhari administration. And I can bet that the percentage would rise, as the months and years roll by. Faith in leadership is something that does not come cheap.

And this one! Even our foreign reserve knows that a new sheriff is in town, and has responded appropriately. In June, just one month into office, and with the plugging of some leakages and loopholes, foreign reserve surged from $29 billion to $31.89. Holy Moses! Just in one month. Well, that is what a new sheriff can do. He brings sanity, confidence and probity to the system. And you would agree that Nigeria needs such shot in the arm, if we consider recent past experiences, when our treasury was like a bag filled with holes.

An evidence of the believability of the new sheriff, and the confidence reposed in him, is the disclosure that came this week from Ambassador Godknows Igali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power. He said since Buhari came to office, not a single sabotage of the power infrastructure has been recorded, and it is one of the reasons that electricity supply keeps improving. But did Buhari line up soldiers across the power infrastructure? Did he hire a combination of OPC, Egbesu, MASSOB, MEND and Arewa youths to keep vigil? No. Just believability. Those who are so angry with the country, and would go to any extent to sabotage development, have decided to give the sheriff a chance. They have heard of his reputation. A man that believes in fairness and justice. He would do right to all parts of the country.

Can you imagine the respect our sheriff commands on the international scene, and how it redounds to the glory of the average Nigerian? American President, Barack Obama said Buhari came onto his job with reputation of integrity and a clearcut agenda. Ambassador Johnny Carson, also during the U.S trip in July, said the Nigerian President was a man of honour and integrity. Everywhere he goes, the Nigerian President is lauded and garlanded for his virtues. And the image of the country is burnished and repositioned in the process. Surely, greater days are ahead.

Some people say the sheriff did not hit the ground running, as he is yet to constitute his cabinet in 100 days. And I usually ask such people: when you hit the ground, and you land in mud, how do you begin to run immediately? You can only sink deeper, if you attempt to run. The thing to do is to first clear the mud, till you get to terra firma, and then you can begin to run.
President Buhari has spent time trying to clean the Augean stable he inherited. And he is succeeding.

Sheriffs can either come in with guns blazing, shooting malefactors to kingdom come, or simply stamp their authority on the situation by sheer force of personality and presence. The Nigerian sheriff seems to have opted for the second option for now. But we should never forget that sheriffs are licensed to shoot. And those shots can be lethal for lawbreakers. In a matter of months, you can ask those who had bled our treasury to the point of death. They'll have stories to tell.

Adesina is Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari

https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1478646849097119&id=1452287068399764

lalasticlala, this is a wonderfully crafted piece by Femi Adesina to explain the changes within the 100days of President Buhari!

But we should never forget that sheriffs are licensed to shoot. And those shots can be lethal for lawbreakers. In a matter of months, you can ask those who had bled our treasury to the point of death. They'll have stories to tell.

[size=14pt]This is strictly for the Wailing Wailers!!![/size]

Nice story.... But you failed to tell us how the new Sheriff in town turned his 1million to 30 million after election. Man! You even skipped where u ought to tell us how Sheriff's 150cows became 250 in few days.. Dont you think that makes your story incomplete... Kindly edit and come back later..


In Goodluck Jonathan I Trust.

Sai baba.
Sai Dauran-slow poke.
Sai I wail pass you.
Sai naija on one chance.
Sai I will probe the probables.
Sai I have lied and will keep lying.
Sai I be hypocrite.
Sai I corrupt pass GEJ.
Sai Amaechi cannot be probe.
Sai Atiku is a saint.
Sai Tinubu no sabi play politics.
Sai OBJ is Allah's grandchild.
Sai

NgeneUkwenu:


[size=14pt]This is strictly for the Wailing Wailers!!![/size]

Otondo. Try get sense

yanabasee:
[s]Sai baba.
Sai Dauran-slow poke.
Sai I wail pass you.
Sai naija on one chance.
Sai I will probe the probables.
Sai I have lied and will keep lying.
Sai I be hypocrite.
Sai I corrupt pass GEJ.
Sai Amaechi cannot be probe.
Sai Atiku is a saint.
Sai Tinubu no sabi play politics.
Sai OBJ is Allah's grandchild.
Sai [/s]

Mumu, you have been noticed! Can you quietly go back to the cave?

I pledge allegiance to the Constitution and the Sheriff alone! The rest of una in government, Tunda faya una

Pdp go hear am...

Sai baba.

#mmafhew

Meanwhile, below are some of the latest topics from APC propaganda machinery. Enjoy and feel free to add yours

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's planned probe of FIFA: Sepp Blatter goes into hiding- Liar Mohammed

#APCpropaganda
Fear of Buhari: Satan falls from sky, sustains serious head injury - Passingshot

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's integrity sweeps through the animal world as mosquitoes suspend biting action indefinitely - Premium Times

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: an aide of former president returns #12 trillion loot, begs for forgiveness - Liar Mohammed

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: statue of George Washington shows sign of life in far away US - Mynd_4

#APCpropaganda
Fear of Buhari: One million witches and wizards storm Eagles square, renounce evil and beg for forgiveness- Beremx

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's fart powering Nigeria's power plants - Nations

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: 65 year old woman healed of cervical cancer - Passingshot

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's integrity: over 12 million Nigerians employed in 2 months - Liar Mohammed

Na so oooooooo


#Change Matters

NgeneUkwenu:


Mumu, you have been noticed! Can you quietly go back to the cave?

Hehe. Pls tell the ...

NgeneUkwenu:


Mumu, you have been noticed! Can you quietly go back to the cave?

What's your gender? As long as you can't settle your gender issue, you a big joke

Abeg sheriff,
I have a target for you, he is in hiding in otuoke!

All the new sheriff has done, since getting his badge, is to divide the country along ethnic lines, promote abuse of law and due process, impose a biased umpire in the electoral body, hijack the DSS, organise a rapid purge of so called "Perceived enemies" of the DSS, outrightly attack the opposition, mismanage the economy, allow monumental corruption in the nation's public institutions and turn the media into one big contradictory joke. What a Sheriff.

sherifi?

Classy Masterpiece

I actually forgot 12million wailers actually voted for GEJ to continue with his agenda to put the nation in a state of anomy.

Den plenty for nairaland too sha.

I don't know about wat Adesina wrote but I know I consciously adjusted my budget to reduce cost of fueling the GENERATOR.

I knew I was planning to buy another big generator to support the main one so I can guarantee no disappointment even though I av an inverter.

No plan for such again.

Only a bigot or an ignorant person will
Not admit that things are getting better.

NgeneUkwenu:

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This babe has been impressing me from the days of campaign till date. God bless u jare

Sai BABA.. A New sheriff indeed .. We are now officially in the season of assets declaration.

Truely when a new sherriff comes to town everything falls in line

NgeneUkwenu:


[size=14pt]This is strictly for the Wailing Wailers!!![/size]

[size=14pt]New sheriff should fight Boko Haram. They now kill daily[/size]

https://www.nairaland.com/2577017/breaking-over-50-killed-many

BUHARIPHOBIA : GOVERNANCE BY BODY LANGUAGE!

ishiamu:
Meanwhile, below are some of the latest topics from APC propaganda machinery. Enjoy and feel free to add yours

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's planned probe of FIFA: Sepp Blatter goes into hiding- Liar Mohammed

#APCpropaganda
Fear of Buhari: Satan falls from sky, sustains serious head injury - Passingshot

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's integrity sweeps through the animal world as mosquitoes suspend biting action indefinitely - Premium Times

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: an aide of former president returns #12 trillion loot, begs for forgiveness - Liar Mohammed

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: statue of George Washington shows sign of life in far away US - Mynd_4

#APCpropaganda
Fear of Buhari: One million witches and wizards storm Eagles square, renounce evil and beg for forgiveness- Beremx

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's fart powering Nigeria's power plants - Nations

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's body language: 65 year old woman healed of cervical cancer - Passingshot

#APCpropaganda
Buhari's integrity: over 12 million Nigerians employed in 2 months - Liar Mohammed

Lolz...

Meanwhile, @Op...new Sherrif in town? Meaning? Is that the current govt's policy in all sectors?

As for the noticeable power improvement and the zero incidence of sabotage of the sector since APC came to power, it could also mean MISSION ACCOMPLISHED for those who sabotaged the sector in the last 2 years for political reasons.

However, those who try to appropriate the hard work of the last administration in the power sector should realise that 4,000 or even 5,000 megawatts cannot guarantee sustainable stable power in Nigeria. If this govt does not begin now to take CONCRETE steps to consolidate and improve on what it inherited from the last administration, we'll back to square one in only a few months time.

Meanwhile, more #APCpropaganda
New Sherrif in town: Satan captured by the Nigeria police, arraigned in a magistrate court in Oshogbo - Osun Defender

so nw here we r with a new sherrifff...buh meanwhile dey must wail no matter wt........2 d wailerrrrssss

A new sheriff is what we want to deliver us from the litany of clueless leaders the country has been plagued with, a new sheriff we've got, who will restore normaly to the already chaotic system.

Xetima:


[size=14pt]New sheriff should fight Boko Haram. They now kill daily[/size]

https://www.nairaland.com/2577017/breaking-over-50-killed-many

The Boko Haram was bequeathed on the new government after six years of almost unhindered operation.

Surely this new Sheriff has done better in containing the terrorists than the Otuoke man and by God's Grace BH will be history by year end.

Reading

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article. It represents the exact feeling of rational and patriotic citizens, not the wailing wailers who wail uncontrollably and endlessly. May they be delivered if it so pleases them.

But we should never forget that sheriffs are licensed to shoot. And those shots can be lethal for lawbreakers. In a matter of months, you can ask those who had bled our treasury to the point of death. They'll have stories to tell.

I just so much love this ending. It drives home the message to the looters that they can only run but can never hide.

E go soon be for them.

Lalasticlala Obinoscopy Seun, FP please

DeRoyalFranco:
Nice story.... But u didnt tell us how the new sheriff in town inreased his 1million to 30 million in 100days.. U even skipped where u ought to tell us how Sheriff's 150cows bcame 250 in 100days.. So that makes ur story incomplete... Edit and come back later !

1. Is it possible that a man worth $10mn can struggle to have $10,000 at a given time? The answer to this should answer your first question.

2. Did Buhari ever tell you he had 150 cows? Please show us where he said that.

And are your cows or your neighbors' missing?

When we say TANoids have fish brain, they think we exaggerate!

Whether Tanoids agree to this or not, every sane person knows that things aren't like they use to be..... let wailers keep up dia game. Haters of Nigerian glory

Buhari inspires a whole lot of us, Nigerians who still believe in due process... God bless you Mr President

hahahahahhahahahahhahaaa, you are a learner, it on record , the progress made as at the time GEJ handed over to your PMB, Pls compare and contrast , hahahhahahahhahaha lying liars

PassingShot:

The Boko Haram was bequeathed on the new government after six years of almost unhindered operation.

Surely this new Sheriff has done better in containing the terrorists than the Otuoke man and by God's Grace BH will be history by year end.

see lies, hahahhahahahaha
i have about 150 cows, i cant do without cows - Buhari, 2014

PassingShot:

1. Is it possible that a man worth $10mn can struggle to have $10,000 at a given time? The answer to this should answer your first question.

2. Did Buhari ever tell you he had 150 cows? Please show us where he said that.

When we say TANoids have fish brain, they think we exaggerate!