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God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by smsshola(m): 2:56am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Since he emerged on the national scene in January 1984, I have been a supporter of Gen Muhammadu Buhari. Why? His lifestyle just resonates with what I love: simplicity, discipline, probity, accountability, passion for motherland, and many others. Am I saying he’s a saint? No. Every human being has shortcomings, and we are not looking for an angel to come and rule us. That is not the divine order of things. Win or lose tomorrow in the presidential election, I remain a Muhammadu Buhari man. That Spartan lifestyle he has chosen for himself is the stuff of great leaders, legends, who build nations, and turn round the fortunes of countries. When the election was to originally hold on February 14, before a postponement of six weeks was stuffed down our throats, some people had creatively expressed their love for Buhari as FeBuhari. The poll was to hold on February 14, known globally as Lovers’ Day, and it was a day to express love for a man who could change our country. FeBuhari 14 was thus the chant that filled the air. That mantra sent dread running down the spine of anti-Buharists, however. They saw that the people were poised to effect a change in the leadership of the country. The momentum was highly in favour of that simple, self-effacing, unobtrusive man from Daura. So, what did they do? Hiding under the smokescreen of insecurity, they postponed the elections by six weeks. Last week, founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr Frederick Fasehun, confessed that he was one of those who pressed and pressured for a shift, because Buhari would have won the election. And he would rather die than see a Buhari victory. Now, the six weeks are over, and Nigerians are on the march again. The new chant is MarchforBuhari. Some people even say PVC means ‘Please Vote Change,’ instead of Permanent Voters’ Card. And tomorrow, they are resolved to vote for change, while the supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan will vote for continuity and transformation. Who wins? The normal life of a pregnancy is nine months. Childbirth is here. The expectant mother is in labour pains. Her water bag has burst, and the baby will soon pop out. Fasehun’s confession of working for postponement reminded me of an account in the Good Book, as told in I Kings Chapter 20. The Syrians, under their king, Benhadad, had arrayed themselves to fight Israel. In the first battle, they had lost woefully, and the king of Syria had been told: “Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we. But let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.” So, Syria attacked Israel in the plain, believing that their god was helpless in such terrain. And what happened? Let’s hear the Good Book again: “And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And so it was, that in the seventh day, the battle was joined; and the children of Israel slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.” The Syrians were beaten black and blue again. And what is the moral of the story? The God of the mountains is also the God of the valleys. The God of FeBuhari is also the God of March. MarchforBuhari . If He had ordained Muhammadu Buhari to win in February, not six weeks, six months, or six years can change it. His will is immutable. Constant. Enduring. Sacrosanct. The truth is that if God has ordained Buhari to be President from May 29, 2015, nothing can change it. And if Goodluck Jonathan is the chosen one, nothing also will change it. God is sovereign, and as human beings, we can only pray. And you know what my prayers have been? That God will give us a change of direction in Nigeria. Change from the road to perdition! Change from bribery and corruption. Change from mindless looting of the treasury! Change from bombings and insecurity. Change from bile and hate! And the man that can effect that change, in my estimation, is Muhammadu Buhari. Between when the elections were postponed by six weeks, and now, what has changed? Well, the security situation in the Northeast is better. Boko Haram has been routed to a large extent by the military. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is also better prepared. Many more millions of Nigerians have secured their PVCs. But will the change redound to Jonathan’s favour? People are asking questions, particularly on the victories over Boko Haram. If this could be achieved in six weeks, why did we have to wait for six years, with almost 20,000 people dead? Did the government leave the insurgency issue as a political trump card? That is a big question. But if the answer is in the affirmative, then it is unconscionable, even amoral. Almost 20,000 souls dead, just to gain political advantage? I choose not to believe it, for my own peace of mind. Another thing that has changed in six weeks is that it has enabled Jonathan to launch an onslaught on the Southwest, the swing region of the election. Since after the postponement, the President virtually relocated to the Southwest, meeting with nearly all the stakeholders – traditional rulers, opinion leaders, leaders of militia groups, religious leaders, youths, entertainers, everybody. And many reports say the President did not come empty- handed, and that many of those he met went away happy, very happy (you know what I’m labouring to say). Well, will that translate to votes tomorrow from the Southwest? We wait. Despite the visitations, and the ‘happiness’ spread round, do the people of the region now have better supply of electricity? Do they have their share of the estimated 40 million unemployed youths in the country now gainfully engaged? Has the pervading poverty vanished? Is the public treasury now safer from pillage? Is the region more secure, and as Boko Haram begins to hit soft targets with bombs, is there an assurance that they won’t come one day into Lagos, Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oyo or Ile- Ife? What has really changed to swing the position from what obtained in February? Tomorrow will show. When an improvident person owes you, and he promises to pay at the end of the month, that time will surely come. The month has now ended; the six weeks window is closed. And he that will come will come, and will not delay. Is it Buhari? Is it Jonathan? The vision will no longer tarry. Earlier this week, Lee Kuan Yew, the man who took Singapore from zero to hero, from third world to first world, passed away. He had ruled his country for 31 years, and turned the country right side up. But it was not a tea party. While it lasted, his people called him all sorts of names. Despot was one of the prominent epithets they gave him. But by sheer grit and single- mindedness, he achieved his goals. Singapore is a haven of discipline, peace and prosperity today. The people are happier, and in death, Lee Kuan Yew is described in superlatives. That was where Buhari was taking Nigeria to as a military leader. But Nigerians could not stand it, and screamed from the rooftops. Ibrahim Babangida came, and torpedoed the process. And Nigeria is where she is today. Cabined, cribbed, consigned to pedestrianism and humdrum! Buhari is back again. For the fourth time, he wants to take Nigeria to her rightful place in the comity of nations. From the despot people called him 32 years ago, he has transformed into the country’s most colourful politician. He draws the largest unsolicited, un-induced crowed round the country. When would we have such again in future? It would surely take time. But would Nigerians make the best of this opportunity? Would they lay aside ethnicity, religious bigotry, and all other sentiments that easily beset them, and vote in a man who can avert the country’s descent into social, economic and political perdition? “As far as I am concerned, four short phrases summarize my overall impression and opinion of Buhari. An incorruptible man! A patriotic Nigerian devoid of any trace of ethnicism and parochialism! A deeply religious man. Above all a stern disciplinarian.” (Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka). “He is committed to fight corruption and compulsive stealing. He is committed to fight insurgency and can handle it better. He cares about ordinary Nigerians and will serve them whole-heartedly. He is supported by many prominent, objective Nigerians, international objective media, and the civilized world! He is dreaded by many that have looted Nigeria dry.” (Chief Festus Odimegwu, former chairman, National Population Commission). “The man is so straightforward. This is a man who was Minister of Petroleum. He doesn’t have oil block; he doesn’t even have a filling station. We have been shouting about corruption for a long time and people will tell you corruption has always been there; but this is the best opportunity we have to change things.” (Hon Juventus Ojukwu). You find this type of comments from all parts of the country. Will it translate to victory for Buhari tomorrow? I pray it does – for the sake of this fast vanishing country. A blessed but badly blighted land! I have two songs ready for Sunday, Monday, or whatever day the result of the election comes. If Jonathan wins, I’ll declare: Who has the final say? Jehovah has the final say Jehovah turns my life around (2ce) He makes a way where there’s no way, Jehovah has the final say But if Buhari wins, I’ll open a bottle of fruit wine with a resounding pop, do a jig, then a waltz, and sing: I can see everything turning around Turning around Turning around for my good And for the good of Nigeria, our own dear native land. Whatever way it goes, however, we remain Nigerians. Though tribe and tongues may differ, in brotherhood we stand. Our country should not die just because we held elections. 7 Likes |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by MichaelSokoto(m): 3:32am On Mar 27, 2015 |
There are only two challengerz, so... click "like" 4 Goodluck Ebelemi Azikiwe Jonathan Click "Share" 4 Muhammadu Okechukwu Buhari 3 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by slap1(m): 4:30am On Mar 27, 2015 |
^ I won't. |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by kahal29: 4:39am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Wow |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by Nobody: 5:17am On Mar 27, 2015 |
MichaelSokoto: go sleep |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by Aegon(m): 6:51am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Is this not Femi Adesina that I know? Yar' Adua's media secretary? After all the lies you told Nigerians about his state of health. Your late boss contested with Buhari Why didn't you write this epistle then? Oh don't tell me you're one of those currently unemployed and unemployable former sycophants who loitered along the corridors of power seeking scraps of bread from the biblical RICH MANS TABLE. You have decided to use your writing skills to do a hatchet job to temporarily relieve your hunger and convince yourself and your paymasters that you're still relevant. Perhaps you might gain employment with the Buhari regime as the Jonathan administration doesn't favour you. So its about personal interest that's an absolute no brainer. Politically paid writers like yourself should never attempt to don the toga of intellectualism as you shame the craft. This is coming a little bit late, the undecided voters who you hope to sway are not reading this. |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by bencobenz(m): 7:23am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Nice piece! Power must CHANGE hands, we can't continue this way. Rescuing Nigeria is a task that must be done. God bless Nigeria Sai Buhari! |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by POPdecorator: 7:30am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Otuoke straight
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Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by MichaelSokoto(m): 8:18am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Yungwizzzy:Go vote joor! |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by sinizia: 8:24am On Mar 27, 2015 |
The inconsequential rants of a man grasping at straws!! GEJ till 2019!! |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by Deiok(m): 8:27am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Yes! The change is here now, i can feel it heavily. 29th is my birthday, same day buhari will be declared the winner. Its going to be the best birthday ever. Sai baba. Sai Buhari. |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by MrIncrediible(m): 8:37am On Mar 27, 2015 |
[s] Aegon:[/s] Face the topic!! |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by theV0ice: 8:39am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Aegon: I believe your anger should be directed at Segun Adeniyi who was the yaradua media man. Femi Adesina didn't work for yaradua and didn't lie to the nation about yaraduas health. Get your facts right before spewing bile next time 1 Like |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by dmz1: 8:55am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Since he emerged on the national scene in This writer makes GMB very sexy with these superlative adjectives, but no matter how he dresses and paints him we will not forget who buhari was and who he is.... no school cert, proud and arrogant, an Islamist, sectional and bigoted, incompetent, knows Nada about the economy and a host of retrogressive qualities. |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by pendy79: 9:36am On Mar 27, 2015 |
theV0ice: They brazenly call their ignorance facts, they call their stupidity wisdom. Thanks for educating and enlightening the dull and block head ignoramus. Segun Adeniyi today work as Deputy Director Media of the Jonathan Campaign Organisation. That's the irony of life, they eat with both hands. This piece is a masterpiece full of thought provoking and empirical sterling qualities of GMB. If GMB was allowed to finish what he started in 1983, Nigeria will be going head amd shoulders with the Singapore and Malaysia of today. The stupid PDP advert comparing JonaTAN with Lee Kwan Yew didn't put it there that the man was a military ruler before changing to a democratic leader 12years later yet he is called the FOUNDER OF SINGAPORE TODAY. JERRY RAWLINGS is the most popular Ghanaian president today yet his first attempt at governance was by a bloodied military purge that killed many politician deemed to have stolen the commonwealth of mother Ghana yet Ghanaians today wished he could come back and save their Land. This opportunity to save Nigeria is the last chance by GMB and for Nigeria to get back to the track of purpose driven and sincere leadership. I'm more comfortable with a former military ruler who was a petroleum minister but not a single oil bloc can be traced to him or any body called his front. No other ruler of Nigeria can come out to BOAST of same. You need visit his abode in kaduna to see how simple this man and yet they try to vilify and ridicule him just because they are scared the status quo is about ending. He refused giving the babangida boys who removed Shagari the opportunity to steal, pillage and rob the Nation dry and that was rhe reason he was removed from office because they were not comfortable with his anti-corruption stance today IBB, Abacha, Danjuma, Jerry Useni and Murtala Nyako are some of the richest people in Nigeria today because they ripped off the nation after they kicked GMB out. ALAKIJA is the richest black woman in the world today courtesy of IBB giving her an oil bloc. This status quo must end, Corruption must be killed in Nigeria before it kill Nigeria. In GMB I see a new Nation full of pride, glory and honour spring forth from the abyss the PDP and other corrupt military leaders has led it. I'm proud to be a NIGERIAN no matter what other passport I possess. It is NIGERIA first for me. 3 Likes |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by Aegon(m): 9:38am On Mar 27, 2015 |
theV0ice:Sorry My extreme bad. Apologies. |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by theV0ice: 10:02am On Mar 27, 2015 |
Aegon: OK bro. Cheers |
Re: God Of Febuhari Is Also God Of March By Femi Adesina by theV0ice: 10:09am On Mar 27, 2015 |
pendy79: Its painful I tell u. Its like Nigeria has been doomed |
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