Human rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar
Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has lauded the
economic and political policies initiated by President
Muhammadu Buhari, noting however, that the elite are
frustrating the President’s reform agenda.
Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, yesterday, on the state
of the nation, Agbakoba said that since May 29, there
has been an economic correction in the country, as well
as an ideological shift to the left to serve the people’s
interest.
He stated that the implementation of Treasury Single
Account, TSA, quality of ministers, blocking finance
leakages, social regulations, benefits and stimulus
strategy, like paying employment benefits, keeping the oil
subsidy, at least in the short term, and the zero tolerance
on corruption, are evidences showing that President
Buhari fully understands the enormous challenges facing
the country.
He said: “I want to warn President Buhari about the
conspiracy of the elite and its resolve to frustrate his
reform agenda. This elite class, made up of people in
high positions in the religious circles, traditional
institutions, professions and businesses, represents a
small percent of Nigerians but exert tremendous
influence, with a view to state capture.
“This class is very dissatisfied about the ideological
change of Buhari’s administration. They see the new
agenda as a threat to their privileges. As set out below,
they are the greatest roadblocks to President Buhari’s
economic and political policy agenda.”
Agbakoba, who, however, noted that the reform is yet to
be felt, urged President Buhari to avoid communication
lethargy in 2016, adding that the President must clearly
carry the people along to inspire hope, followership,
confidence and practice.
He advised Buhari to create an Office for Strategic
Communication to link government with the people.
“There is no need to have two Press Secretaries. One
may be assigned to head the Office of Strategic
Communication, while the other should cover the
President’s diaries,” he said.
[img]Human rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar
Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has lauded the
economic and political policies initiated by President
Muhammadu Buhari, noting however, that the elite are
frustrating the President’s reform agenda.
Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, yesterday, on the state
of the nation, Agbakoba said that since May 29, there
has been an economic correction in the country, as well
as an ideological shift to the left to serve the people’s
interest.
He stated that the implementation of Treasury Single
Account, TSA, quality of ministers, blocking finance
leakages, social regulations, benefits and stimulus
strategy, like paying employment benefits, keeping the oil
subsidy, at least in the short term, and the zero tolerance
on corruption, are evidences showing that President
Buhari fully understands the enormous challenges facing
the country.
He said: “I want to warn President Buhari about the
conspiracy of the elite and its resolve to frustrate his
reform agenda. This elite class, made up of people in
high positions in the religious circles, traditional
institutions, professions and businesses, represents a
small percent of Nigerians but exert tremendous
influence, with a view to state capture.
“This class is very dissatisfied about the ideological
change of Buhari’s administration. They see the new
agenda as a threat to their privileges. As set out below,
they are the greatest roadblocks to President Buhari’s
economic and political policy agenda.”
Agbakoba, who, however, noted that the reform is yet to
be felt, urged President Buhari to avoid communication
lethargy in 2016, adding that the President must clearly
carry the people along to inspire hope, followership,
confidence and practice.
He advised Buhari to create an Office for Strategic
Communication to link government with the people.
“There is no need to have two Press Secretaries. One
may be assigned to head the Office of Strategic
Communication, while the other should cover the
President’s diaries,” he said.
source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/elite-frustrating-buharis-reform-agenda-agbakoba/

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Was he not aware when he was collecting election money from them? No excuse is tenable for making Nigeria worse than APC met it

Nobody can frustrate a clear cut agenda, let the sheriff stand up for tangible moves, that's d surest way not be be blown by every wind!

This same Olisa agbakoba??

If Olisa Agbakoba can say this, i should believe him but i can't.....





because i think he's a yolobar man

praxisnetworks:

Was he not aware when he was collecting election money from them? No excuse is tenable for making Nigeria worse than APC met it

Don't kill yourself with anger bro....Buhari isn't complaining. He has the tools for the job and Dokpesi, Dasuki and all the others are feeling the heat already.

Your brother, Olisa Agbakoba is the one talking here