Human rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has lauded the economic and political policies initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari, noting however, that the elite are frustrating the President’s reform agenda.

Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, yesterday, on the state of the nation, Agbakoba said that since May 29, there has been an economic correction in the country, as well as an ideological shift to the left to serve the people’s interest.

He stated that the implementation of Treasury Single Account, TSA, quality of ministers, blocking finance leakages, social regulations, benefits and stimulus strategy, like paying employment benefits, keeping the oil subsidy, at least in the short term, and the zero tolerance on corruption, are evidences showing that President Buhari fully understands the enormous challenges facing the country.

He said: “I want to warn President Buhari about the conspiracy of the elite and its resolve to frustrate his reform agenda. This elite class, made up of people in high positions in the religious circles, traditional institutions, professions and businesses, represents a small percent of Nigerians but exert tremendous influence, with a view to state capture.

“This class is very dissatisfied about the ideological change of Buhari’s administration. They see the new agenda as a threat to their privileges. As set out below, they are the greatest roadblocks to President Buhari’s economic and political policy agenda.”

Agbakoba, who, however, noted that the reform is yet to be felt, urged President Buhari to avoid communication lethargy in 2016, adding that the President must clearly carry the people along to inspire hope, followership, confidence and practice.

He advised Buhari to create an Office for Strategic Communication to link government with the people.

“There is no need to have two Press Secretaries. One may be assigned to head the Office of Strategic Communication, while the other should cover the President’s diaries,” he said.

kITATITA:
The same Agbakoba who insinuated that PMB was not qualified to contest the elections. I like the confessions of the new converts.

OZAOEKPE:
WHO ARE THE ELITES IF I MAY ASK, ARE THEY NOT THE LIKES OF SARAKI, OBJ, ATIKU, TINUBU ETC, THAT ARE BACKING BABA? WE NEED TO TELL OURSELVES THE TRUTH, REMOVE PMB FROM APC, WHAT YOU HAVE LEFT IS PDP..........

theV0ice:


I've always known and said this...so nothing new.

Why then are you filled with hate against Buhari when you know he's different from the rest? Is it because of his tribe? religion?

OZAOEKPE:

HE SHOULD STOP CLAIMING HES A SAINT, WE KNOW HE STOLE $2.8B

OZAOEKPE:

HE SHOULD STOP CLAIMING HES A SAINT, WE KNOW HE STOLE $2.8B

PassingShot:

The $2.8bn that his opponents including OBJ, IBB, Yar'Adua and even GEJ could not unearth in thirty years is still what you're holding on to?

People who reason like you only deserve one thing - genuine pity for their ignorance.

PassingShot:

The $2.8bn that his opponents including OBJ, IBB, Yar'Adua and even GEJ could not unearth in thirty years is still what you're holding on to?

People who reason like you only deserve one thing - genuine pity for their ignorance.

StOla:


I declare him a saint worthy of emulation by all patriotic Nigerian youth.

You feel threatened that a Nigerian leader could be so upright? What do you have hidden in your cupboard?

modath:


Slowly but surely, all will see that PMB's thoughts for this nation are for good..

Ever since the arms scandal became public fodder, most anti PMB elements {especially on NL} have had the wind taken out of their sails, they've gone mute & no longer have any moral grounds to wail.

Except some few diehards who have made it their life biz to bellyache about anything PMB like he is responsible for their tailor who ruined their Sunday best or their dog that gave them 3 puppies instead of 8 they were promised by the vet/breeder.

Nigeria can be seen as physically paralyzed but President Buhari’s ascension to the presidential office has changed the mindset of the populace. Changing the mindset and the orientation of the people is a great achievement. Power utilities are running better, the petrol queues have virtually disappeared, and Apapa traffic is gone. There is order and signs of good governance. All these are still being run by the same people. The question is ‘what changed’? Their mindsets have changed. This is the achievement of ‘Change’ as a result of the President.

OZAOEKPE:

HE SHOULD STOP CLAIMING HES A SAINT, WE KNOW HE STOLE $2.8B

OZAOEKPE:

THEN WHY ACCUSE GEJ OF STEALING MONEY, WHY PERSECUTE SARAKI, WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE MONEY BEFORE YOU CONDEMN THEM.




NB: FELA CAN NEVER AND WILL NEVER LIE, WHAT YOU JUST SAID IS AN INSULT TO THE LEGENDARY FELA.......

theV0ice:


HEHEHEHE

Who are the 'we'?

theV0ice:


Yeah we all agree Fela can never lie but what if FELA WAS WRONG?

OZAOEKPE:

PLEASE DONT INSULT THE DEAD............

OZAOEKPE:

$2.8B IS TOO BIG TO GO UNNOTICED....

theV0ice:


IBB who overthrew him couldn't prove it. OBJ his former arch enemy spent 8 years and couldn't prove it. He contested 3 times prior against PDP, they couldn't prove it. GEJ spent 5 years and couldn't prove it.

Where exactly is this $2.8B?

theV0ice:


Olisa Agbakoba has always been on the side of truth/the people.

He was imprisoned some few times by IBB and Abacha. He had his misgivings about Buhari which he's entitled to but he had said the below as far back as sept during Buhari's first 100 days

http://www.channelstv.com/2015/09/28/agbakoba-praises-buharis-efforts-on-security/

See this one also



excerpts from here http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/we-dont-need-special-court-to-handle-corruption-cases-agbakoba/

The guy no be AGIP.

OZAOEKPE:

MIND YOU, IBB TOLD HIM VIA HIS PA, THAT HE WHO STAYS IN GLASS HOUSE DONT THROW STONES....... WISDOM IS ALL WE NEED TO DECODE IT BRO..

modath:


Bros, a know nah, he is for the people.

Did you notice I didn't even any comment or cast aspersions on his character, when I see Olisa, I see Pat Utomi, I see Gani of blessed memory..

theV0ice:




Really?? What of GEJ?? what stopped him?? Do you know GEJ could have defeated PMB mercilessly if he had been able to unravel that mystery??

Why didn't he??

OZAOEKPE:

WHY IS PMB SCARED TO PROBE OBJ AND IBB, ABI YOU SAY HE HAS THE GUTS.....

theV0ice:


Whose handover notes was he given on May 29th? OBJ? IBB? It was GEJ's and that's what he's checking

If we follow your logic, we can as well ask him to probe Lord Lugard

OZAOEKPE:

FINE BY ME, IF YOU THINK SAY NA GEJ CORRUPTION START FROM.

theV0ice:


Thank God he's wise enough to realise that your logic is totally impracticable

He's probing the handover notes he was handed like any sensible person would. If you don't like it, vote GEJ back in 2019 to come start it from Lord Lugard

OZAOEKPE:

I PRAY AND HOPE YOU REALIZE ON TIME THAT THIS CHANGE IS A SCAM

theV0ice:


Keep praying bro. if i see no changes, i'll join you