Virtually every Nigerian from Abia state to Zamfara state is complaining that are things moving from bad to worse in all sphere of the economy. The story is the same from the creeks of Bayelsa state to the deserts of Adamawa state, the rhetoric of mirage of change is growing loud from Ibadan the heart of Yorubaland to Sokoto, the seat of the caliphate. The messianic "government of Change" as promoted by the APC appears to have become a government of Blame and confusion.

While I sympathise with Nigerians, particularly those that sincerely believed, campaigned and stood for General(now President) Muhammadu Buhari during the electioneering period, it is in my opinion that the man, Muhammadu Buhari and his party, APC showed all the signs of unpreparedness for leadership and governance all through the electioneering and even after taking office in May 2015.

Buhari/APC Displyed Signg of Incompetence During Campaign
Firstly, a look at the APC candidate Muhammadu Buhari campaign promise basically are; Asset declaration for the President, his Vice, and his appointees; payment of N5,000 stipend to 25 million unemployed youths, elderly and disabled and free meal per day for pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools respectively; Empowerment of 740,000 graduates annually across the country, provision of 3million jobs per year etc; payment of one year post service benefit to passed out youth corps members(Corpers); Bringing back the kidnapped chibok school girls etc. The list is virtually endless and can be seen here
https://www.naij.com/473147-know-the-81-campaign-promises-of-president-buhari.html

The party presented Nigerians with a glimpse of eldorado even when it they were aware that they lack the capacity nor intellectual ability to fulfil even 10% of their promise. To mask their disability, they shielded General Buhari and Prof Osinbajo from every form of political debate. Instead, they resorted to prepared speech making in Chetham House, London(UK), and padi-padi town hall meeting where participants, who are their party sympathisers and paid agents would discuss pre-arranged questions. Participation in debate would have presented Nigeria electorates the opportunity to know "HOW they intend to achieve the utopia" when the oil price was falling like the walls of Jericho. They relegated debate that would have given Nigerians the benefit of separating campaign promises from the competence of the candidate Buhari. On March 28, 2015, fifteen million Nigerians fell for their "wish list" to thumb-print for the broom with the hope of Change.

...And Started Failing From The Day of Inauguration
After taking over office from predecessor Goodluck Jonathan, reality started dawning on Nigerians and Sai Buharists. Firstly, the adored General and the pious VP refused to publicly declare their assets. In fact, Presidential Spokesman Shehu Garba even told us to go get it from Code of Conduct Bureau. It took about three whole months before the President and his VP released a vague statement, calling it asset declaration. The funny twist is that almost NINE months of taking office, non of President Buhari's appointee has publicly declared their asset. This is in contrast to his campaign promise when he said public asset declaration will be a pre-condition for appointment.

Secondly, like an unprepared man, the President came on board and ran the show with civil servants for SIX months even when the economy was going on comatose. When asked, he echoed that cabinet ministers were noisemakers, and his fans re-echoed same sentiment. We reminded him that civil service is for policy implementation not policy-making but his supporters shouted us down. Today the controversial 2016 appropriation bill that has become a national embarrassment was majorly prepared by the civil servants that Buhari so much trust. In fact, ministers of government repeatedly denounced part of it. For face saving and in the spirit of "scapegoatism", the President fired the DG Budget Office instead of firing himself for allowing the DG Budget to work unsupervised. And by the way, we have a huge budget proposal of N6trillion for 2016, meanwhile more than 70% goes to recurrent expenditure and increased overhead in a period of economic decline. Oil price is pegged at $38 per barrel even when oil was selling under $35 per barrel as at when the budget was presented to the parliament. Where in the world does that happen?

The economy is spiralling downwards but the President in his wisdom is yet to inaugurate an Economic team to bring in immediate and long term solution. Instead, the government rely on "blame game", and prayer session in Medina, Saudi Arabia(when demons aren't responsible for the downturn).

In this our dear Nigeria, electricity has become a scarce commodity, Naira is trying to rival Zimbabwean dollar, price of commodities are shooting up, sachet water aka pure water is fast becoming a premium product selling at N20-N25 per sachet. Instead of job opportunities, thousands are losing their jobs. Very unfortunate. But what do you expect from a government and party that failed to thoroughly appreciate the challenges that we were facing as a country and pitch their promises based on reality? What do you expect from a party that made use of beautiful and colourful speeches and slogans to capture power without any defined plan on how to use power into meeting the needs of the masses? Can one give what he doesn't understand?

As for the growing numbers of disappointed Sai Buhari die-hards that allowed the love they have for the Daura born General to eclipse their sense of inquisition on what their idol is bringing to the table when/if elected, they should take heart because the deed has been done. I sympathise with Nigerians because they'll have to put up for at least three years. We in opposition shall continue to constructively criticise the government while we restructure our party in preparation for Aso Rock takeover in 2019(God sparing our lives).










May God Bless Us All and Bless Our Nigeria

nice writeup barca

Word!!!

How does this write-up change d price of garri and dollar, is just bla bla bla all through, u could not explain d cause ropt of d problem we are facing today, d $20b rice waivers that should have be given to farmers were use to import rice, today ee all suffering d rot of ur clueless corrupt ineffectual buffoon, d naira is failing because pmb refuse to share d naira and d dollars in reserve like ur useless hero, d problem wil stil continua becos corruption has sink into our DNA, is d same corruption mind that is in u, that makes u accuse a reformer president as a failed president in 7months

I don't like bubu but I believe that we should give this government more time to get it's act together though it has been nearly a year since it was inaugrated

Barcanista, you're just an evil genius trying to manipulate the brain of your reader, Inside your sincere mind you know that Buhari is the best for this country, because of his doggedness and zero tolerance for corruption... Stop decieving people and say the truth as it is

Can some body tell me who dis guy is plss?

I was waiting to see by Deji Adeyanju at the bottom cos this is his MO.

I guess everyone has an opinion as to how the new government is going. Some think it is good, some think it is bad and some think it is too early to call.

Everyone has an opinion

Buhari till 2023

foxe:
ni ice writeup barca

i can't see any nice write-up, is all rhetoric and bla bla

No complain na. We are all reaping the dividend of democracy.

The economy is not in the best shape but when you compared the state of Nigerian economy to similar nations, generating 90% of their foreign revenue from oil you will agree with me that Nigeria is not doing bad at all.

Currently, among such nations, Nigeria is the best in terms of investment destination. When you look at emerging-economies, Nigeria is second after China, the 2nd largest economy in the world. Mind you, China has lost over $4 trillion this year, Brazil two years ago was most thriving emerging economy and currently relegated to junk by credit rating, same with Venezuela, Argentina, etc.

In Africa, South Africa is regarded as business powerhouse, but this year alone South Africa has suffered from global financial slowdown and Rand lost about 30% against the US dollar, 2016 economic growth forecast was cut to 0.9% from 1.7%.

The same thing happened to Angola, even after devaluing her currency, Kwanza, slides 40%. Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Asia-Pacific (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, New Zealand, etc) are all suffering from global financial crisis but somehow Nigeria has been able to manage it better.

Please note that this situation is similar to what happened in 2008 (recession), with even lower oil prices but because of 2008 experience, financial institutions, Central banks, etc. are making adjustments to their monetary policies just like this administration is doing. Even at that, Abenomics developed by Abe, Japan Prime Minister has failed. So Nigeria situation is not unique.

This administration is not A Government Of Failure, Tears And Disappointment but of hope, determination and strength, even in the face of global pressure to devalue and succumb to IMF cabal, We stand and soon we will all reap from this administration. Stay positive.

The terrible part of most Nigerians is that they blame virtually everything on government and they themselve never stop circumnavigating around corruption.. Imagine Some poopooed and throw it around later come back to blame government for their dirty environment.

alrahmanonline:
Barcanista, you're just an evil genius trying to manipulate the brain of your reader, Inside your sincere mind you know that Buhari is the best for this country, because of his doggedness and zero tolerance for corruption... Stop decieving people and say the truth as it is

As in the guy ehn Barcanista is just a disgrace to this generation, imagine him table down dis nonsense he pile-up to deceive the people. The guy is working in accordance with his boss Adeyanju Deji

This will be interesting...

Oya our various e warriors food Don ready...


lalasticlala come see ooo...

mynd1:
Can some body tell me who dis guy is plss?

He was once one of the wailer in chief but all the other wailers disown am, Now he want regain his previous relevance, i guess its too late...

TonyeBarcanista:
[s]Virtually every Nigerian from Abia state to Zamfara state is complaining that are things moving from bad to worse in all sphere of the economy. The story is the same from the creeks of Bayelsa state to the deserts of Adamawa state, the rhetoric of mirage of change is growing loud from Ibadan the heart of Yorubaland to Sokoto, the seat of the caliphate. The messianic "government of Change" as promoted by the APC appears to have become a government of Blame and confusion.
While I sympathise with Nigerians, particularly those that sincerely believed, campaigned and stood for General(now President) Muhammadu Buhari during the electioneering period, it is in my opinion that the man, Muhammadu Buhari and his party, APC showed all the signs of unpreparedness for leadership and governance all through the electioneering and even after taking office in May 2015.
Buhari/APC Displyed Signg of Incompetence During Campaign
Firstly, a look at the APC candidate Muhammadu Buhari campaign promise basically are; Asset declaration for the President, his Vice, and his appointees; payment of N5,000 stipend to 25 million unemployed youths, elderly and disabled and free meal per day for pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools respectively; Empowerment of 740,000 graduates annually across the country, provision of 3million jobs per year etc; payment of one year post service benefit to passed out youth corps members(Corpers); Bringing back the kidnapped chibok school girls etc. The list is virtually endless and can be seen here
https://www.naij.com/473147-know-the-81-campaign-promises-of-president-buhari.html
The party presented Nigerians with a glimpse of eldorado even when it they were aware that they lack the capacity nor intellectual ability to fulfil even 10% of their promise. To mask their disability, they shielded General Buhari and Prof Osinbajo from every form of political debate. Instead, they resorted to prepared speech making in Chetham House, London(UK), and padi-padi town hall meeting where participants, who are their party sympathisers and paid agents would discuss pre-arranged questions. Participation in debate would have presented Nigeria electorates the opportunity to know "HOW they intend to achieve the utopia" when the oil price was falling like the walls of Jericho. They relegated debate that would have given Nigerians the benefit of separating campaign promises from the competence of the candidate Buhari. On March 28, 2015, fifteen million Nigerians fell for their "wish list" to thumb-print for the broom with the hope of Change.
...And Started Failing From The Day of Inauguration
After taking over office from predecessor Goodluck Jonathan, reality started dawning on Nigerians and Sai Buharists. Firstly, the adored General and the pious VP refused to publicly declare their assets. In fact, Presidential Spokesman Shehu Garba even told us to go get it from Code of Conduct Bureau. It took about three whole months before the President and his VP released a vague statement, calling it asset declaration. The funny twist is that almost NINE months of taking office, non of President Buhari's appointee has publicly declared their asset. This is in contrast to his campaign promise when he said public asset declaration will be a pre-condition for appointment.
Secondly, like an unprepared man, the President came on board and ran the show with civil servants for SIX months even when the economy was going on comatose. When asked, he echoed that cabinet ministers were noisemakers, and his fans re-echoed same sentiment. We reminded him that civil service is for policy implementation not policy-making but his supporters shouted us down. Today the controversial 2016 appropriation bill that has become a national embarrassment was majorly prepared by the civil servants that Buhari so much trust. In fact, ministers of government repeatedly denounced part of it. For face saving and in the spirit of "scapegoatism", the President fired the DG Budget Office instead of firing himself for allowing the DG Budget to work unsupervised. And by the way, we have a huge budget proposal of N6trillion for 2016, meanwhile more than 70% goes to recurrent expenditure and increased overhead in a period of economic decline. Oil price is pegged at $38 per barrel even when oil was selling under $35 per barrel as at when the budget was presented to the parliament. Where in the world does that happen?
The economy is spiralling downwards but the President in his wisdom is yet to inaugurate an Economic team to bring in immediate and long term solution. Instead, the government rely on "blame game", and prayer session in Medina, Saudi Arabia(when demons aren't responsible for the downturn).
In this our dear Nigeria, electricity has become a scarce commodity, Naira is trying to rival Zimbabwean dollar, price of commodities are shooting up, sachet water aka pure water is fast becoming a premium product selling at N20-N25 per sachet. Instead of job opportunities, thousands are losing their jobs. Very unfortunate. But what do you expect from a government and party that failed to thoroughly appreciate the challenges that we were facing as a country and pitch their promises based on reality? What do you expect from a party that made use of beautiful and colourful speeches and slogans to capture power without any defined plan on how to use power into meeting the needs of the masses? Can one give what he doesn't understand?
As for the growing numbers of disappointed Sai Buhari die-hards that allowed the love they have for the Daura born General to eclipse their sense of inquisition on what their idol is bringing to the table when/if elected, they should take heart because the deed has been done. I sympathise with Nigerians because they'll have to put up for at least three years. We in opposition shall continue to constructively criticise the government while we restructure our party in preparation for Aso Rock takeover in 2019(God sparing our lives).
May God Bless Us All and Bless Our[/s] Nigeria

This is a very poor, cheap and lame attempt to warm yourself back to embrace of the IPOB Charlatans...

However, it is now very late, as majority of IPOB Youths are now tiring and weary from wailing, because they have realized, their folly attempt to bully Buhari was not working at all....hence their resort to throwing tantrums on threads here...

And For You TonyeBarcanista, Can You Swear In Your Innermost Heart That President Buhari Has Not Scored above 80% in the following areas..

1. Oil Sector

2. Foreign Relation

3. Accountability and Transparency In Government Finance.

4. Security...

5 Anti Corruption.

6. Independence Of Judiciary and The Legislature

7. Free and Fair Election..

8. Revenue Drive...

Meanwhile The Economy and Infrastructure Development which had been bastardized and stalled respectively by your Hero, who ran the most corrupt Government in the in the history of Nigeria, cannot be repaired with any magic wand, rather by deliberate and gradual implementation of polices and programmes (like diversification of the economy, power rejuvenation etc) which may take 2 or more years to be measured and appreciated..

What else do you want from Buhari?

alrahmanonline:

He was once one of the wailer in chief but all the other wailers disown am, Now he want regain his previous relevance, i guess its too late...

really? Anyway na him sabi.

Useless trash from a confused wailer

you tried...chief wailer

Mynd44:
I was waiting to see by Deji Adeyanju at the bottom cos this is his MO.

I guess everyone has an opinion as to how the new government is going. Some think it is good, some think it is bad and some think it is too early to call.

Everyone has an opinion

What is your opinion.?

Bla bla bla...

Ezenwammadu:
I don't like bubu but I believe that we should give this government more time to get it's act together though it has been nearly a year since it was inaugrated

The govt has 3more years except u are imagining giving it today time Beyond 2019. Nobody is taking away the admin's time rather it is wasting its time and spreading hardship!
Chanji is a scam!

2019 is just too far! Never again will citizens be scammed by a mantra without Definition!

Those who understand statistics & probability will knw long b4 now that there will be little or nothing good to come out of Buhari administration considering his past+the likes of his political associates. its unfortunate that we have high percentage uninformed Nigerian & thats why we have the likes of Buhari in governance.

Just last week, he told us Buhari was to blame for the hike in dollars, turned out that it was members of protection seeker's cabal again trying to hold the nation to ransom. that was blown and dollars is lower than what it was. That attempt failed. Now he wants to try another line to get into relevance again.

The economy is tough right now and no one can deny it, what we also cannot deny is what has led to it. We will not blame anybody but in our hearts of hearts, we know we are paying for the actions of a few people.

The body language of their president says he doesn't give a damn. I expect the Nigerian masses to revolt like a goat that has been pushed to the wall cos they deserve better.

Cock and bull story...
Now where does a sachet water cost #20 let alone #25.
With the intervention of Dr ifeanyi Ubah the dollar question has been checkmated.

Meanwhile this is a story of a sycophant that is confused in his own thought by not knowing which party he is affiliate to, just to remain relevant in Nairaland politics..

Who takes a clown serious.

Am not a sai buhari chanter but believe this senseless and needless post at your own peril.

Maybe he just got paid his outstanding protection money. He has suddenly become vibrant in recent days. Lets indulge him all the same.

Aromas:

As in the guy ehn Barcanista is just a disgrace to this generation, imagine him table down dis nonsense he pile-up to deceive the people. The guy is working in accordance with his boss Adeyanju Deji

HiddenShadow:


What is your opinion.?

Mynd44 will always be APC come rain, come shine. dont expect him to criticize his master

chubhiee:
The body language of their president says he doesn't give a damn. I expect the Nigerian masses to revolt like a goat that has been pushed to the wall cos they deserve better.

The body language has turned to body odour...

tuniski:

The govt has 3more years except u are imagining giving it today time Beyond 2019. Nobody is taking away the admin's time rather it is wasting its time and spreading hardship!
Chanji is a scam!
2019 is just too far! Never again will citizens be scammed by a mantra without Definition!

Anytime anyone brings any "Mantra" in 2019 nigerians would really need to shine their eyes and ears before voting for the "Mantra" been chanted during campaign...SMH

Mynd44:
I was waiting to see by Deji Adeyanju at the bottom cos this is his MO.

I guess everyone has an opinion as to how the new government is going. Some think it is good, some think it is bad and some think it is too early to call.

Everyone has an opinion

Chief zombie. How's banning business today?