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by Kagame: 1:11pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
¶3. (C) Like President Obasanjo before the 1999 election, General Buhari's political experience is limited to that of military Head of State. Buhari came to power as a result of a 1983 New Year's Eve coup against the democratically elected Shehu Shagari. The eviction of Shagari came as a welcome relief as did Buhari's promise to root out corruption. That relief, however, was short-lived as Nigerians watched despairingly as the Buhari regime's promises to revive the economy and wipe out rampant corruption withered during 20 months of heavy-handed, largely ineffective rule. ¶7. (C) Buhari's current attempts to gain support from the Southeast have also been unrefined. After calling on the Southeast to unite with the North, Buhari stoked ire in the eastern region by tutoring Igbo politicians not to follow the path set by previous generations of Igbo politicians he described as mercenaries to the highest bidder. (Comment: While there may be a grain of truth in his remarks, it was grossly impolitic and politically naive for Buhari, as a visiting Northerner and supplicant for votes, to abuse and embarrass his Igbo hosts. This episode demonstrates Buhari's penchant for divisiveness in Nigerian politics, at the very moment when Nigeria needs a leader to unify the nation. End Comment.) ¶4.(C) In May 1984, Buhari ordered the brutal expulsion of 700,000 illegal immigrants from neighboring African states, jailed hundreds of political opponents and muzzled a once aggressive press. His loyalty to the military also came into question as he dismissed 30,000 soldiers as a cost-cutting measure. Buhari also soured Nigeria's relations with Britain, when he was accused of masterminding a clumsy and unsuccessful attempt in July 1984 to kidnap President Shagari's brother-in-law, former Transport Minister Umaru Dikko. Moreover, Buhari undermined traditional rulers throughout Nigeria, slashing their benefits and questioning their authority. Still, many of these moves resonated well with the common man. Now, economic hard times and the perception of avaricious politicians have caused many people in the North to remember Buhari's efforts nostalgically and see him as the man of the moment who can extirpate the corrupt, machiavellian elitism that still characterizes Nigerian politics. ¶5.(C) Despite accusations of heavy-handedness, supporters praise Buhari's former prosecution of corrupt public officials, governors, Ministers and others. Buhari supporters also contend he performed well as chairman of the now defunct Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF). In fact, the PTF did accelerate road construction, and subsidized agricultural equipment and pharmaceuticals. Schools and water works were also rehabilitated; some claim that the PTF performed better than most Ministries. However, detractors claim the PTF did disproportionately more for the Northwest than any other region, and that the South, in particular, was practically ignored. ¶6. (C) As if he had not alienated enough people during his previous tenure as Head of State, Buhari continues to trod on sensitive toes in his current quest for the presidency. Due to indelicate public statements, he has been accused religious bigotry. Last year, Buhari reportedly encouraged Muslims to vote only for a Muslim President. These reports caused a swift reaction in all sectors of Nigerian society, particularly from the Christian clergy. Buhari has been accused of "playing the religion card" and stirring up tensions. Buhari compounded his political gaffe by waiting two months before issuing a clarifying statement. According to Buhari, his call was not for exclusive voting along religious lines, rather an appeal to conscience. (C) All in all, Buhari represents an ideologically vague but psychologically resonant viewpoint in the North. He is the pennant for a religiously conservative, yet politically anti-establishment Northern populism. It is these adjectival qualities that strongly endear him to those who fit into this category but also alienate him from the many Nigerians who do not. http://wikileaks.org/cable/2002/09/02ABUJA2712.html 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: by otil1: 1:46pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Problem is the large no of youngsters on Nairaland who don't know Buhari. I personally queued for a whole day to buy essential commodities and ended up getting nothing B'cos the warehouse stock finished b4 it got to about ten persons before me. Meanwhile, even with WAI people would come with notes from Brigadier and get served 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: by HzRF(m): 2:00pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
#Fact 3 Likes |
Re: by clevvermind(m): 2:03pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Buhari cannot lead Nigeria. He can't solve Nigeria's problem. He doesn't have the clue to do so. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: by KanwuliaJara: 2:04pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Vague is an understatement! The only thing I see about him is HIS GAP-TOOTH! A weakling that fell asleep to wake up to a bloodless coup? It is so shameful that this is the BEST Nigerians can do! The other choice wey make face like 'OTU OKE' is just as ridiculous! I really pity NIGERIA and NIGERIANS! Tufiakwa!!!! 18 Likes |
Re: by mazzi: 2:24pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
I comment my reserve. |
Re: by free13: 2:33pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Re: by nduchucks: 2:37pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
See desperation. If una like make una dig up articles from 1992 instead of 2002, e no go stop GEJ from early retirement in Otuoke. 7 Likes |
Re: by Xano(m): 2:41pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Kagame:Page saved. Youths don't ask elderly people the truth of past years. They(youth) support blindly and refuse to know the truth. I've asked and heard what he(Buhari) did when in authority, also what he said which incited violence in the north. Thank you for this post. The truth will always be revealed. 1 Like |
Re: by Tintinix: 2:51pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
otil1:In as much as i cant see this reoccurring in this present day Nigeria i cant see GBM coming to lead this country any longer... His time to have made a change is past... NEXT!!! 3 Likes |
Re: by Leebeedo(m): 2:58pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Left with me, Buhari should be given the chance to rule and let's see how he will respond to promises made(obvious lies), especially that of giving individuals and families 5,000 naira monthly. I don't know why politics is a Do or die affair in Nigeria, it's as if the nation is cursed cos we have every bad attribute in our possession. 2 Likes |
Re: by bokohalal(m): 3:10pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Buhari is ideologically vague Jonathan is ideologically bereft 5 Likes |
Re: by koikoi2(m): 3:10pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
nduchucks: Why is it difficult for u to throw in d towel? 4 Likes |
Re: by millhouse: 3:14pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
okoo |
Re: by Adminisher: 3:15pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
otil1: Wr were not queuing after six months. All forex issues were solved and profiteering were eliminated. There was even no more need for price controls after some time. Please dont take a traders view of the events at the time. Buhari practical caused FMCG sector boost in 83/84 4 Likes |
Re: by 100Cents: 3:15pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
otil1: He said he will increase oil price. He also joined twitter in 2014. For me, I detest unintelligent people.. I don't know for others.. clevvermind: 3 Likes |
Re: by Aitee1: 3:17pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Change ko...balance ni... All of them politicians are corrupt joor both APC and PDP The only solution is this...gather them all and bomb them let's start afresh 2 Likes |
Re: by AmandaaaP(f): 3:33pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
KanwuliaJara: |
Re: by otil1: 3:38pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Adminisher: Na waaaa. It must really be a different Nigeria we are talking about. What is known, and it is official, both locally and internationally, is that Buhari/Idiagbon ran the economy aground and actually seemed relieved to be overthrown by Babangida because they had no clue what to do next. Your position is surprising. Should I get you the facts as they were; and why there was wild jubilation when they were kicked out? 6 Likes |
Re: by Djicemob: 3:43pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
bokohalal:Nigeria is in trouble |
Re: by otil1: 3:47pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
KanwuliaJara: My own take on the situation is simple. Jonathan is definitely not that leader that will take Nigeria to the promise land, but Buhari is definetly not a solution. I can give jonathan a very weak pass (39.9999%) but Buhari who, today, stands on the same pedestrian as Jonathan, as both have ruled Nigeria and must be judged based on their performance and known tendencies; cannot get my 30%. So who will replace near 40 with 30? I'd rather wait. How I wish we had a 3rd better candidate, but we don't. So I will wait out the bad dream 6 Likes |
Re: by Nobody: 3:56pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
KanwuliaJara: whale and pity urself, we r gradually revolutionizing d system. the political education of d people as at 10 years back has skyrocketed. I believe dat very soon, people will begin to select their leaders devoid of sentiments like in d advanced world. the European Democratic education started somewhere 1 Like |
Re: by Kennywills7(m): 4:07pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
he will have to reverse dis country to d 18th century for him to rule Febuhari is synonymous with failbuhari Failbuhari is d resultant of febuhari Come febuary Failbuhari will continue d tears of failure #Failbuhari Has no place in aso rock Wot ever he forgot there is lost in d era of d military 2 Likes |
Re: by Dlionsheart: 4:09pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
If one of the reasons for supporting buhari stem from the fact that he's been a military dictator in the past and can fight boko haram if elected come February, then they should ask themselves why president Obasanjo as a former military president struggled with the militants in the Niger delta in his term in office. It took the late Yaradua and Dr. Jonathan - two civilian to negotiate the temporary peace we're now enjoying from the Niger delta. What about the Jos crisis?? buhari is not the messiah Nigeria need now, he will disappoint alot of people if elected. pls vote wisely! 4 Likes |
Re: by Omimah: 4:14pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Thank God the writer acknowledges the fact that Buhari ruled for just 20 months, and the OP "bolded" it. |
Re: by thaoriginator: 4:30pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
clevvermind:Says the clueless one abi? |
Re: by IFELEKE(m): 4:42pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
KanwuliaJara:Spot On... A nation is as good as the materials it churns out for leadership.. The shoeless dimwit from otuoke versus the clueless grandfather from north west... Honestly, light is far from our dark tunnel 2 Likes |
Re: by dBard: 4:52pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
nduchucks: People should read and understand so as to make an Informed decision, whether for or against doesn't matter as long as d choice is made along ideological lines. No need f ur statement. 1 Like |
Re: by emiye(m): 4:55pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
He is surrounded by ideological intellectuals. Dazall# Lobatan. 1 Like |
Re: by Tenim47(m): 4:58pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
i reserve my tok |
Re: by BJ4REEL(m): 5:04pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
otil1:Exactly, the crop of heartless politicians roaming our space right now are definately not the best Nigeria could offer.... Unfortunately, we're stuck with mediocrity |
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