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Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by morereb10: 7:21am On Sep 08, 2015 |
So right now, all heads of state and government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries will have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement. According to Pulse News, mixed reactions have trailed the declaration of assets by President Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Addressing the issue, President Buhari said he has declared his assets four times. He also encouraged the press to investigate and dig up his previous asset declarations. He said “In Nigeria, it is a constitutional issue and that is why I am blaming you gentlemen of the press. If you really want to do investigative journalism, you don’t have to worry me at this stage; I have declared my assets four times." Adding that “When I was governor in 1975, I declared. After being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of Supreme Military Council, I declared. When I was Head of State and now as a President, I also declared. I have declared my assets and all that I have four times, and you (the media) have the right to go and demand for my declaration. Instead, I am being harassed.” President Buhari also said “So right now, all heads of state and government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries will have to declare their assets because it is a constitutional requirement.” - See more at: http://www.exlinklodge.com/2015/09/buhari-blames-gentlemen-of-press-for.html#sthash.fdN8YXZc.dpuf cc: seun ishilove lalasticlala 1 Like
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Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by domopps(m): 7:22am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Sai Baba just leave the hatters alone it's only a matter of time the same mouth used in spewing rubbish would be use to praise and commend you! Sai Baba Sai Buhari Cheeeeeeeeeers |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by madridguy(m): 7:22am On Sep 08, 2015 |
PMB, the best man for the Job. We believe you our messiah. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by PassingShot(m): 7:22am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Where is the blame? |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by Aminat508(f): 7:22am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Hm 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by kossyablaze(m): 7:23am On Sep 08, 2015 |
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Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by knuckbuck(m): 7:23am On Sep 08, 2015 |
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Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by donholy28(m): 7:31am On Sep 08, 2015 |
wetin be d misconception? |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by divinehand2003(m): 8:09am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Now is the appointed time to declare all that is declarable with pin point declarations |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by BushidoBlue(m): 8:20am On Sep 08, 2015 |
http://www.punchng.com/news/i-will-declare-my-assets-publicly-buhari/ Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said he would publicly declare his assets and liabilities, if voted into power. Buhari stated this in a document obtained by our correspondent in Abuja on Thursday. The document highlights what Buhari will do in his first 100 days if he assumes power on May 29. He said he would encourage political appointees in his administration to also declare their assets publicly. If the APC candidate keeps to his promise, he will be the second Nigeria’s President to publicly declare his assets. The late President, Alhaji Umaru Yar’Adua, also from Katsina State as Buhari, was the first and the only Nigeria’s President to have publicly declared his assets when he assumed office. This action forced his then deputy, who is now the President Goodluck Jonathan, to also make his assets declaration forms available to the public. However, since he assumed office as the substantive President, Jonathan has refused to make the forms available to the public, saying that he did that when he was serving as deputy to Yar’Adua. Asked during a media chat whether he would consider declaring his assets publicity, the President refused, saying he did not give a damn. But Buhari, in the document titled, “I pledge to Nigeria” also said that all his political appointees would only earn salaries and allowances as prescribed by the Revenue and Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. He said, “I pledge to publicly declare my assets and liabilities, encourage all my appointees to publicity declare their assets and liabilities as a pre-condition for appointment. “All political appointees will only earn the salaries and allowances determined by the RMFAC.” While pledging to personally lead the war against corruption in the country, Buhari also said that he would inaugurate the National Council on Procurement as stipulated in the Procurement Act. He added that the Federal Executive Council, which he said had been turned to a weekly session of contract bazaar, would be made to concentrate on its principal function of policy making. He said that he would also work with the National Assembly towards the immediate enactment of a Whistle Blower Act. On the other ways to strengthen the anti-graft war, he said, “We will work with the National Assembly to strengthen the Independent Corruption Practices and other related Offences Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by guaranteeing institutional autonomy, including financial and prosecutorial independence and security of tenure of officials. “We will also make the Financial Intelligence Unit of the EFCC autonomous and operational; encourage proactive disclosure of information by government institutions in the spirit of the Freedom of Information Act.” He also promised that his government would work with the leadership of the National Assembly and the judiciary to cut down the cost of governance. On insurgency and insecurity in the country, the former head of state said that he had had the rare privilege of serving the country in the military in various capacities and rose to the rank of a major general and Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces, he would defend the integrity of the nation. “I pledge, as Commander-in-Chief, to lead from the front and not behind in the comfort and security of Aso Rock, to boost the morale of fighting forces and the generality of all Nigerians,” he said. On the fate of the kidnapped Chibok girls, Buhari said that as a father, he had been feeling the pain of the victims of insurgency, kidnapping and violence whether “they are widows and orphans of the military, paramilitary, civilians and parents or the Chibok girls. “My government shall act decisively on any actionable intelligence to #BringBack Our Girls.” Copyright PUNCH. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by disloman(m): 8:33am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Some pple just write trash as headline.D headline is diff from d body of d news.What a shame. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Blames Gentlemen Of The Press For Asset Declaration Misconception by Ahmed4002(m): 9:54am On Sep 08, 2015 |
Aminat508: Hmmmmmmm |
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