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Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by meine: 10:23am On Mar 21, 2011
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The Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) retired General Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Jigawa State described the allegation of corruption levelled against him by the President Goodluck Jonathan campaign team as “nonsense, untrue and unfounded.” The Director, Presidential Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Mike Omeri had in a press statement accused General Buhari of exhibiting double standard in public administration while in government.

Speaking to newsmen in Dutse, General Buhari said there is no iota of truth in the entire allegation, adding that “what happened was that, we have a policy during my regime that anybody that comes into the country his/her luggage should be checked at the Airport”.

Later in a statement issued by his spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, Buhari said, “Our attention has been drawn to another lousy outing by President Goodluck Jonathan’s ‘Chemical Ali,’ Mike Omeri, who ran to foul the atmosphere with a thoughtless charge that General Buhari is not sincere about his resolve to rid Nigeria of corruption.”

He said Omeri’s only evidence to support his assertion is the fabled “53 suitcases” of 1984.

Buhari explained thus: “in 1984, the Emir of Gwandu whose son (Almustapha Jokolo) was ADC to General Buhari was returning to the country from overseas. The head of state, on learning of his arrival, asked his son to go and receive him at the airport as they were only playing squash at the time.”

“Coincidentally, the Nigerian ambassador to Libya at the time, Dr Tahir Waziri had arrived at the same time with the emir with his three wives and 16 children. They all came with their belongings as he was coming home to take up a new appointment as chief of protocol to the head of state.”

“It was the suitcases of the family of 20 that were counted as belonging to the emir and falsely presented to the public. General Buhari has over the years asked those who have questions over the matter to go to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who was at the head of Customs operations at the airport on the day,” his spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Buhari has asked Jonathan to explain “what happened to the case of N104m seized from Nancy Ebere Nwosu who allegedly swore to an affidavit to the EFCC that she was laundering money for Dame Patience Jonathan.”

He also wants the president to explain “the announcement by the then EFCC spokesman, Mr Osita Nwajah on September 11, 2006 that the sum of USD13.5 million was seized from another associate of Mrs. Jonathan which the anti-graft body said belonged to the now first lady.”

Buhari says Nigerians need an explanation on “who presided over the FEC meeting on October 2009, where a 4 km runway at Abuja Airport was awarded for N64bn? Whereas, late President Yar’adua was already in Saudi Hospital as at the time!”

Also, Nigerians need to know “what happened to the USD30billion Yar’adua left in the excess crude account that is virtually empty now?

The spokesperson explained that no amount of cheap blackmail will stop the desired change Nigerians are poised to effect in April polls.

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Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by bkbabe97y(m): 10:30am On Mar 21, 2011
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Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by meine: 10:57am On Mar 21, 2011
Trust me he wont show up here, grin They think the mallam no fit yarn. But seriously if Atiku the custom's Boss at the time knew that Buhari was corrupt don't you think he would have exposed him by now.
Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by baslone: 12:19pm On Mar 21, 2011
W. O. R. D!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by Pennywise(m): 12:36pm On Mar 21, 2011
Any vote cast for Goodluck (and his wife) is a vote for corruption and ineptitude.

Buhari is a spent force. He doesnt have anything spectacular to offer otherwise, we would have seen it.

The only opportunity Nigeria has for redemption now is Nuhu Ribadu. Do not vote anyone else for president if you think Nigeria deserve a chance
Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by tolu001: 1:39pm On Mar 21, 2011
If you like the present state of the Nigerian economy, the polity and the current dilapidated state of infrastructure, then vote for GEJ
Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by Nobody: 4:17pm On Mar 21, 2011
GEL has only been in power 1 year. It is ridiculous to expect him to fix, in that period, infrastructural neglect that took over 30 years!  Does Buhari even understand the fundamentals of Public Private Partnership as currently characterizes  several ongoing projects across the country?

I'm sorry for this country if this man comes to power. Everything will grind to a halt as he goes on his usual witchunts, ''probes'', and media clampdowns.
Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by stormm: 6:13pm On Mar 21, 2011
Rossike,

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Re: Buhari Replies Jonathan, Explains ‘53 Suitcases’ Saga by FairGame: 6:27pm On Mar 21, 2011
We dont need an angel to tell us who is more credible and transparent. A vote for Jonathan simply means 'Business as Usual'. Going by track record, Buhari demonstrated his ability to galvanize the economy. During his leadership of PTF he emplore the services of good brains, consultants. Jobs were created, indiginous companies from pharmaceuticals, engineering, etc received tremendous boost while delivering quality goods and services.

If we use the PTF Project supervision model and have sincerity of purpose, nigeria will be great. Buhari might not be versatile intelectually but he is not ignorant of the fact that 'u cannot do better than u know'. That is why he engaged the services of very good brains in PTF and it really worked. What else do we need from a leader?

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