Your Excellency,
Assalam Alaikum.



It has bee over six months since you graciously invited me
to your office in Abuja. I must note once again
that I was truly honoured and humbled by our
one-on-one meeting. We spoke and interacted like
two old buddies. What was more, I was all alone
with you without a third party in the room. We
spoke candidly and cracked jokes freely. I
remember presenting you with an advance copy
of my forthcoming book and you even requested
me to autograph it for you which I did with such
pride and gratitude in me. We took loads of
pictures before and after the meeting. I left you
reassured in my belief that Nigeria is in safe
hands.


Sir, a lot has happened since that meeting took
place. In fact, so much water has passed under
the bridge. Let me take you down memory lane a
bit. You started contesting the Presidential
election as far back as 2003. For three
consecutive times, you lost and it seemed all
hope had evaporated. In 2011, we were co-
contestants.


I was driven to your house one night by Prince
Lanre Tejuoso (now a Senator) who wanted me
to tone down my criticism of you and opposition
to your candidacy. I was totally disarmed by your
humility and simplicity. You spoke softly and
candidly. I felt you were too old to return to a
post you left nearly 30 years ago but you were
certain you still have so much in you to offer
Nigeria. The Jonathan government that won the
election at that time was ushered in with so
much hope and promise. After that election, you
said that you would never seek elective office
again.



After three arduous attempts, you must have felt
it was all a bloody waste of time seeking an
opportunity to rebuild an irredeemable country
that seemed determined to be plunged into the
abyss by those you were convinced did not mean
well for the country. But the government that
promised us fresh air soon lost its sail and
floundered aimlessly. It wobbled and fumbled till
it became obvious that something had to be done
to avert a monumental catastrophe, the kind that
you had foreseen. The situation became so bad
that most of us were left with no choice but to
see you as our only God-sent redeemer.
This was how the stone previously and repeatedly
rejected by the builders suddenly transfigured into
the much needed cornerstone. Your most caustic
critics soon became your ardent fanatics. We
were hypnotised and mesmerised by your new
look. You were repackaged as a reformed and
born again democrat. We studiously ignored your
military credentials and dictatorial proclivity. The
young and old screamed your name from the
rooftops. Many youths were ready to march for
you and even die in the process. The last time we
witnessed such a phenomenon was in 1993 when
Chief Moshood Abiola contested and won the
June 12 Presidential election which was later
annulled by your former colleagues in the army.
You and your political party enjoyed a whirlwind
romance with Nigerians. The covenant was based
on mutual trust and the hope that you had robust
knowledge of Nigerian history as well as vast
experience in governance. Your avowed integrity
was the icing on the cake. We expected you to
inspire us as a veritable example of honesty-
personified. The election came and you won
almost effortlessly. What mattered to us was for
someone to liberate and remove us from the
suffocating yoke of the PDP. You looked the
perfect man to do it.


Of course, to whom much is given much is
expected. The burden of proof and expectation
hung around your neck like an albatross. Soon, it
seemed Nigerians thought and assumed that they
had voted for a magician and so expected
miracles to happen instantaneously. Trouble
started very early. You inherited a government
with plummeting revenues as the crude oil which
greased the economy had suffered a massive
collapse in price thus emasculating our country’s
fortune and reserves. In addition, just before you
returned to power the outgoing government had
twice devalued the Naira leaving you with a
currency that was set for free fall. In short the
Government that you assumed control of was one
which was like a disaster waiting to happen.
Nigerians are generally impatient. We are action-
packed and expect talismanic results.
Unfortunately that has not happened and is not
likely to happen soon no matter how hard you try.
Sir, let me stop the introduction and go straight
to the crux of the matter. While I do not want to
sound like a doomsday prophet, I wish to alert
you that there is fire on the mountain. This is not
a subtle or covert attempt to create any panic.
As a war General, I’m certain you have enough
liver to withstand shock. But what I wish to say
without mincing words is that we are yielding
grounds to the enemies. Hard core supporters of
your campaign like me are being derided by those
who feel you are not living up to expectations. I
know your handlers are likely to dismiss this as
crying wolf where there is none but please, don’t
listen to them. The situation is very critical and
may even get out of hand if not carefully and
delicately managed. You are going to be told the
usual tales and rigmarole of how corruption is
fighting back. Yes, perhaps corruption is fighting
back truly but it is because you did not prepare
adequately for the backlash. The style and
manner of the war you are waging has not been
novel. The approach has been a rehash of the
Obasanjo era with Nuhu Ribadu in charge.
What would I have done differently if I were you? I
would have traced and located the loot as much
as possible before launching my attack. Surprise
is one of the most effective weapons of war. And
you are without doubt an accomplished General.
It is only in Nigeria that investigators announce in
advance who the next set of villains they are
coming after will be. I would have gone to the
courts to seek permission to freeze the looted
funds.




Thereafter, I would have asked my operatives to
show evidence of the identified perpetrators and
located the looters and ask for their cooperation
in gently signing the purloined money back to the
State without hullabaloo. I will then

a
grudging handshake and tell them to sin no more.
Those who wish to be difficult would be treated
like hardened criminals and the full weight of the
law would descend powerfully on such
recalcitrant fellows. I would have kept the
promise you made prior to assumption of office of
drawing the line after being sworn in on May 29
and punish any fresh acts of rascality and
irresponsibility.
I will ensure there is a uniform treatment for all
Nigerians, rich or poor, members of my party and
others. I will avoid anything that would suggest
I’m principally after my perceived enemies and
opponents. I will not create tension and confusion
within my own party and accept the verdict of the
people in their collective wisdom or stupidity. A
house divided against itself cannot stand, I read
in the Holy Bible.



I would also make sure that as much as possible
I would internalise the process and not wash the
country’s dirty linen in public. Such tactics only
tends to frighten away those who would assist us
and make life unbearable for our citizens abroad.
If we require assistance from other countries to
repatriate our looted resources I would have
engaged the leaders of those countries privately
and sought their co-operation surreptitiously. I
would have realised that even if they desired to
assist my government they would be hampered
by the rule of law enshrined in their respective
jurisdictions and recourse would be required to
the judicial process in those countries.
My silent approach to the recovery of the looted
funds would also ensure that the expectations of
the people of this country would not be
unnecessarily heightened. The money Abacha
pillaged is still being recovered in staccato and
stuttering fashion almost 20 years after his death.
It is important for you to realise that corruption
will fester and even explode when it is incubated
in an economy approaching a comatose state as
people seek to survive by all means possible.
I will therefore make the economy my utmost
priority. Trust me Sir, as important as the war
against corruption is wonderful, it pales into
irrelevance and insignificance where hunger,
deprivation, poverty, unemployment, poor
education, ignorance, diseases, insecurity of lives
and properties and other complications are
concerned.





Many people are going to hail you for arresting
the thieves but the same people will soon turn
around to attack you when they can’t feel the
effect of the war positively on their bodies and
souls. In case you are shielded from reading the
comments making the rounds, let me inform you
Sir, that people are already saying they would
rather have corruption back, out of the


desperation and suffering they are going through.
And these are not the so-called looters but the
ordinary Nigerians. Nothing illustrates this more
poignantly than the video posted by Instablog9ja
on Instagram and other social media platforms
yesterday showing a man that looks like a taxi
driver being interviewed. The man said he is so
frustrated that he wants Nigeria to perish and all
of us with it instantaneously. He wished that we
all die simultaneously, at once and suddenly. The
clip has already gone viral globally. Therefore, if
anyone tells you only the elites are grumbling,
they are telling you a blatant lie, Sir.
The poor who were your best friends and biggest
supporters appear totally confused, disillusioned
and ostensibly tired of the endless excuses
coming out of your Administrations spokespeople.
I read somewhere that your foot-soldiers will
soon embark on town hall meetings but I can
assure you it won’t achieve anything. Why do you
want to engage in campaign after election? Some
expert scammers would just collect money for
these jamborees.
Nigerians want positive change and not a
cacophony of lies bandied at stage managed,
hurriedly assembled meetings populated by
sycophants and glory hunters. They are ready to
sacrifice but not when they think things are going
from bad to worse. There is so much to do but
without an agile economy nothing tangible can be
achieved. The economy itself cannot be fixed in
an atmosphere of permanent strife. One year will
soon pass by next month and a second year shall
begin. It is time to bite the bullet and take the
economy head on. Forget about all distractions
and concentrate on what really matters to the
generality of our people. You will find out that
once the economy is tamed all else will follow
suit and the successes that you crave in your
corruption crusade will start being manifested.
I pray you will hearken to my humble advice and
concentrate your energy on resurrecting the
economy instead of embarking on a war of
attrition. You will be judged ultimately by the
comfort you bring to your people and not the
self-immolating pain you inflict on real and
imaginary enemies.




May Allah grant you the wisdom of Nelson
Mandela who chose the path of reconciliation and
national rebirth above the tempting choice of
prolonging the horror of racial segregation.
My warmest regards to you and yours always.
I remain yours sincerely.


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"May Allah grant you the wisdom of Nelson
Mandela who chose the path of reconciliation and
national rebirth above the tempting choice of
prolonging the horror of racial segregation. ."

This is classic. . .I just pray he listens to the voice of reasons!

Ok

Buhari is a dullard who deserves to be impeached

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God wud touch his heart to heed to all this advise.

And The Wailing Continues.

Hunter wen wan loss nor de hear dog whistle

Mr. Dele, why don't you contest for the presidency in 2019. so we can see if you can do any better.

Nigeria is passing through hard times. what the present administration need now is motivation and advise.

The word, Buhari is synonymous to bad luck, hope lost, disgrace and tyranny. Take it or leave it

In My Country Nigeria, My State Enugu, Everything There Buhari, Rice Buhari, Beans Buhari, Yam Buhari, Garri Buhari, Fuel Buhari, Nepa Buhari....

He Better Join Others To .....

Cos I Cant Wait For This Man Again To Buhari Me Again.

Well.

Good advice but will he listen?

Another problem is the National Assembly; they will so frustrate this government that practically nothing will happen till four years elapses.

Not when there are no largesse to share before they pass budgets.

So Dele Momodu is tired of Writing Desperate Memo, now na Letter to President? Infact why write a letter in the first place when he can perform? Nonsense

I don't think he will read this good advice, cos I know he is on his way to China. And two, I ve found out that PMB doesn't listen to advice, which is too bad.

#WailingForBetterNigeria

Another sycophant zombie indirectly wailing.

Reading...

The same thing the Igbos have been saying, tackle economy while fighting corruption,simple. Let him keep fighting corruption while the people die of hunger.

Will comment after Church

I pray the Almighty God to help you bubu. what a chanji

The first set of stones should be hauled at Dele Momodu, Omojuwa and their gang who despite their postural intellect, descended to a despicable level of shallowness by allowing a pretender to hoodwink them into believing he's the expected messiah when his antecedent says otherwise. If Dele Momodu with his political clout and international exposure did not see this coming (judging from Buhari's controversial stance on national issues before vieing for 2015 presidency), then Nigerian intellectualism is nothing but empty shell. Dele Momodu should bury his head in shame for been shortsighted and naive.

oglalasioux:
Good advice but will he listen?

Another problem is the National Assembly; they will so frustrate this government that practically nothing will happen till four years elapses.

Not when there are no largesse to share before they pass budgets.

Be honest ... the Executive is under performing. How many months did it take them to prepare the budget?

Do you want to engage in campaign after election? Let me go home with this question from mr Dele.

Someone once said that Dele is a fool....now I agree...they all ignored the red flags and hoodwinked the uninformed masses with their rethorics, now stylishly retracing his steps to make it look like he is with the masses...double mouthed Buffon's with intellectual emptiness