Transition C’ttee: Buhari Insists on Credible Persons as Bakare Heads Screening
Some panel members likely to be elevated to ministerial posts
President-elect assures defectors of justice in APC
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari at the weekend said only credible, patriotic and knowledgeable Nigerians would make up the transition committee, as part of the first steps to chart an entirely new path for the country.

Screening of members of the transition committee, which will meet with a similar committee from the presidency on the handover from the Goodluck Jonathan administration to the incoming Buhari-led government,
THISDAY learnt, is being handled by, among others, Pastor Tunde Bakare, who was Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election.

After the screening process, Buhari, it was also gathered, would personally interview each of the members of the committee, as there is the major likelihood that a few of them would be elevated to ministerial posts in his federal cabinet when he takes over as president.

Buhari also assured members of the other political parties, who have been defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) of justice in the party, regardless of the misgivings about their former parties.

Speaking with reporters at his country home in Daura, Katsina State, shortly after casting his ballot in the governorship and House of Assembly elections, Buhari said Nigeria’s problem has been one of lack of accountability and a terrible budgetary system, which has resulted in the death of institutions.

Buhari, who is averse to an unduly large transition committee to prevent members from capitalising on it to influence the choice of ministers either for themselves or those they want to be ministers, maintained that round pegs would be put in round holes.

“My hope as well as my idea is to get knowledgeable and experienced technocrats that are really patriotic to study the handover notes by ministries and make recommendations.

“I want them to be completely detached people who are patriotic Nigerians, who are knowledgeable and experienced.

“If we get majority of politicians involved, it will lead to rows and we may end up with inconclusive recommendations, which are not very helpful in our condition.

“When I get it ready and before it is published, I will show it to the leadership of my party and the terms of reference, as well as the time limit and the result of their work.

“We will quickly study the recommendations before the inauguration so that before we are sworn in, we get into action,” he said.

On the state of the nation, Buhari said: “It is a difficult time for Nigerians as you all know. I have said it in the past that in the last 16 years, Nigeria has never realised the amount of revenue it received. A barrel of crude oil rose to about $140 and has crashed to about $50 now.

“During the 16 years, we knew some big companies that employed a lot of Nigerians and gave them training facilities like the Nigeria Airways and the Nigeria Shipping Line.

“Even the Nigerian Railways is managing to be on paper with some refurbished engines moving from Lagos to Ibadan and a few other places. But if you go to their stations all over the country, you will realise that they are in a terrible shape.

“The important thing in a country with a huge population of youths, with more than 60 per cent of them under the age of 30 who are unemployed, is that you need these institutions to give jobs and training to Nigerians.

“It is very disappointing that the PDP government virtually failed to use those resources to make sure that the economy continues to grow in a sustainable way.

“I think the worst thing is the lack of accountability and the terrible budgetary system. Imagine that over 90 per cent of Nigeria’s budget is spent on recurrent spending.

“How can you sustain development in a developing country like Nigeria with only about 10 per cent of your income going to capital spending? Things just have to change.”

On the gale of defections in the aftermath of the presidential election, Buhari said: “I think that this is mainly a question meant for the party. I wish Chief John Oyegun was here to answer you, because we have a system.

“Just because I was the presidential candidate and now president-elect, I don’t think that the system has allowed me to usurp the power of the party executives.

“But certainly, in a multi-party democratic system, fundamentally, it is the number that matters for the people. But for the party, what matters is the ability to manage the number so that the majority will have its way, so that there will be justice.

“No matter what the remnants from the PDP by May 29, I assure you or I assure them through you that there will be justice in APC.”

Addressing some of the issues that attended the outcome of the just concluded governorship and House of Assembly elections, Buhari specifically complained about a few unsavoury developments in some parts of the country like in Rivers State but asked that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be allowed to give its comprehensive report first.

“I personally want to be legal about this so that people will appreciate that we believe in a system. What we need to do is to modify the system according to the law if we don't like it, and that no one should come out and do to the system whatever he likes. I have a lot of respect for the governor of Rivers State (Chibuike Amaechi) for his courage.

“It has been a long time and as you all know, at a certain time, the former Commissioner of Police virtually hijacked the state and the governor was virtually sentenced to the streets fighting thugs without law enforcement agents to survive as a governor, while the constitution made it very clear to all of us that the governor is the chief security officer of the state.

“So a lot of unconstitutional and lawless acts of the PDP are on record and we intend to make the PDP understand it and make sure that according to law, those who are responsible for that are taken to the courts and properly charged.

“We are in this system because we believe in it and we want it to be stabilised because it is better for our country,” he said.

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Jst be noting it:

“If we get majority of politicians involved, it will lead to rows and we may end up with inconclusive recommendations, which are not very helpful in our condition

What abt dis;

“We will quickly study the recommendations before the inauguration so that before we are sworn in, we get into action,”

And finally;

Things just have to change

My FTC is part of the progressive change. . I dedicate it to all my LIKERS, my one n only follower in person of ajademola2000 and my late lovely step mum. RIP Mami Agba!

#babawecannotwaitforutotakeover

Please we need credible people ooo. Not criminals.

This gives me hope that the country will be put on the right track again. It is no longer about compensating political gladiators but putting the right people in the right places for the best result. Buhari is the man for the job and APC is the party. We have to show pdp how a government is run.
Sai baba

Sai GMB

APC Sak

PDP Sam

GEJ Sam

Nigeria Sak.

nice move...
let's keep praying for Nigeria

Message for Mr Mbu

Na tape rule they will take measure Joseph Mbu jail term after he is dishonorably dismissed without benefit from the police force.

Him and many of his cohorts like marylyn ogah and major general momoh will live to regret their actions under PDP rule.

They shouldn't cry victimization when the c.ock comes home to roost.

Good one. I hope Tunde Bakare will not dissapoint.

pendicle:
Na tape rule they will take measure Joseph Mbu jail term after he is dishonorably dismissed without benefit from the police force.

Him and many of his cohorts like marylyn ogah and major general momoh will live to regret their actions under PDP rule.

They shouldn't cry victimization when the c.ock comes home to roost.

I hope PDP will handover?

GMB just made a public resolve to bring folks like Mbu, Momoh to account and i wonder what they will plan to prevent it from happening

This administration truely is a Transparent one, I believe Nigerians have chosen rightly and wisely this time, I've never been so happy to have a President, #proudly Nigerian



God help you in your Endevours sir!!!!

Mods do the needful

That is my president.
Buhari's tenure will be a turning point in the history of our Nation

Nigeria shall be great again!

Sai Buhari

Countdown.... 46Days to a NEW NIGERIA. Can't wait

Let us see what happens finally.

Please listen to this funny song dedicated to Goodluck Jonathan and Buhari.

https://www.nairaland.com/2252697/lmao-funny-song-dedicated-goodluck

Buhari relax dont rush make they swear u in first.

I know say one day you go make us proud.........to be Nigerians!

am I the only one sensing trouble for mbu

Buhari you must deliver on your promises.
Nigerians will not take any excuse from you.
Wether oil is $1 Is not an excuse.

So many countries without oil are doing very well
Dont depend your economy oil.
Nigerians are expecting alot from your office.

Good luck to you
We wish you well

We need to pray for GMB not to be attacked or assasinated before May29. Our system doesn't like someone like that at the helms of affairs.

I'm certain Buhari has a unique trust in Pastor Bakare.

Buhari is intelligent. At this rate, I have no fears. He will put all tanoids to shame. I'm impressed. I hope his foot soldiers won't fail him

Ok

theV0ice:


I hope PDP will handover?

GMB just made a public resolve to bring folks like Mbu, Momoh to account and i wonder what they will plan to prevent it from happening

If you think anybody can stop the inauguration on the 29th of May, you are entertaining unnecessary fears.

All of them know there will be accountability for all the rape and wickedness they perpetuated under GEJ, they will be made scapegoat for future officers who forget their professional ethics

Capt. sagir koli will get a national honour when he comes back to testify against fayose and gen.momoh and all those involved in the torture of his 15 year old brother will face the music.

Days of impunity and recklessness are over in Nigeria.

God punish any idiot who call GEJ a hero. What hero? A man that oversaw the total collapse of all national institutions and agencies and turn them to azzlicking and self serving outfit for his continuous stay in power.

Shame on all military, paramilitaries and other government agencies who turned themselves into PDP enforcement unit.

We are in this system because we believe in it and we
want it to be stabilised because it is better for our
country,” he said.

this is all I read

Mbu is going to face the music.

But baba please stop exposing sensitive plans about prosecuting offenders. Wait till you collect the baton properly. We don't want such offenders to flee the country.

Talk is cheap, all he has said there is blame PDP.
This certificateless Grandpa has nothing to offer.

theV0ice:


I hope PDP will handover?

GMB just made a public resolve to bring folks like Mbu, Momoh to account and i wonder what they will plan to prevent it from happening

It is beyond them already.

Elections have held and winners have emerged. Let those who want to run away run now. They cannot do nothing about it.

This is how a President should talk!

Give respect to your party and the leadership structure within it. While also maintaining fairness to all within the party.

Appoint credible men who honor their words like Pastor Bakare.

Respect the law of the land.

Hold officers accountable for their actions. Mbu and co.....the law of the land will catch up with you all soonest!

Long live Nigeria.

Prosperous shall be the leadership of President Buhari.

Lastly: Death to cluelessness!

Committee ? I thought Committee was a bad word.... This BullHari should do fast and stabilize the price of crude oil.

darnley16:
But this administration is really is Transparent

. True everything he is doing he let's Nigeria know, I feel this love for Buhari Frenzy everywhere I go, The love Nigerians have for him is just too much, ,, we have really suffered, Buhari please lead us well,

Good

Bakare for EFCC chairman. Even pastors will flee Nigeria

Wao, that is leadership per excellence. Buhari so objective and visionary.