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The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by cogbuagu: 5:17am On May 01, 2016 |
I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming. Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest. No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose. It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done. The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration. Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision. The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and illadvised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty. Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership. The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation. The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored. This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position. Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression. We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance. I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces. In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed. Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria. Source https://www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985 15 Likes 12 Shares
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Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Tundeiab(m): 5:46am On May 01, 2016 |
THESAME mistakes he made that led to the coup is what he is still making... 221 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by knuckbuck(m): 5:46am On May 01, 2016 |
Same problem being observed even today with the Buhari administration. 154 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Pidggin(f): 5:52am On May 01, 2016 |
This is exactly what is happening now, the same witch hunting and ignoring the common citizens. Zombies let's blame GEJ for this 131 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by otokx(m): 6:18am On May 01, 2016 |
Happy Sunday, Thank God the era of military coups are over. We must deepen our democracy, this government has 1 year from the signing of the 2016 budget to make an impact. 8 Likes |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by NorthernParrot: 6:21am On May 01, 2016 |
Mynd44 why close my thread? they are two dissimilar threads, one that installed and the other that overthrew I hope you realise that 12 Likes |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Nobody: 6:43am On May 01, 2016 |
hmmmmm.....same crap when an hungry fellow is trying to take over.... Truth is have u heard of any coup where good words are said abt the govt... you all are shouting Witch-hunting but a stupid senator is stealling ur money 35 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by dgr8truth(m): 6:58am On May 01, 2016 |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by johnmartus(m): 7:16am On May 01, 2016 |
Whatever buhari till 2023 no peace for pdp looter ipob 41 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by OgaTheTop2: 7:26am On May 01, 2016 |
The system has changed now. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by tommykiwi(m): 9:55am On May 01, 2016 |
K |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Sunnycliff(m): 9:57am On May 01, 2016 |
And the Dullard refuses to learn from his past and history! Thank God for democracy! 61 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by slimpoppa(m): 9:57am On May 01, 2016 |
Way back |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by tivta(m): 9:58am On May 01, 2016 |
... History maybe made again by making buhari the first president to be impeached if things continue like this 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by shamecurls(m): 9:58am On May 01, 2016 |
Long live President Mohammadu Buhari 2023 is already stamped We just cant guaranty if wailers can wail for that long 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by onatisi(m): 9:59am On May 01, 2016 |
When we told Nigerians then that buhari has nothing new to offer ,Nigerians didn't listen,now ppl can see the terrible mess this 76 yrs old sick retired soldier is plunging Nigeria into. Unfortunately now,there can never be a military coup again in nigeria 47 Likes |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Checked86: 9:59am On May 01, 2016 |
cogbuagu:when you read these few selected paragraphs, u will believe that this is history repeating itself. Damn! Nothing has changed. 54 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by ubaobi: 10:00am On May 01, 2016 |
The More things CHANGE the more they look the same 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by korel9: 10:01am On May 01, 2016 |
Please nairalanders, who has the contact of that lady that fed "somebody" with apple? Another person needs to eat apple abeg we don tire 41 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by mrborntodoit: 10:01am On May 01, 2016 |
History might repeat itself again ! 15 Likes |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by hassan85(m): 10:01am On May 01, 2016 |
VERY VERY FUNNY. RECOUNTING FROM D PAST. WHY DO YOU THINK BUHARI CHOOSE JUST HIS FRIENDS IN D HIGH RANKS OF MILITARY AND D SECURITY AGENCIES TO AVOID WHAT HAPPENED IN 1985!! IF D OPS IS BRIGHT ENOUGH, YOU SHOULD START UNDERSTANDING D GENERAL FUTURISTIC STRATEGIES. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by fr3do(m): 10:01am On May 01, 2016 |
Good riddance then 1 Like |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by marwanafrica: 10:02am On May 01, 2016 |
May Allah help buhari to put smile on the faces of nigerians 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Pavore9: 10:02am On May 01, 2016 |
They were same of the same. |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by NaLaugh: 10:02am On May 01, 2016 |
Both military and post-military leaders alike have failed the Nigerian people from 1960 till date. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Nobody: 10:03am On May 01, 2016 |
Hmmmmmm ! I DON COME BACK DEMOCRATICALLY 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by DropShot: 10:03am On May 01, 2016 |
[s] cogbuagu:[/s] 7 Likes |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by oladeneiye: 10:03am On May 01, 2016 |
Re: The Coup Speech That Overthrew Buhari On August 27, 1985… by Allwility: 10:04am On May 01, 2016 |
Why bring it up? Do you want to overthrow him again Let's not give 'ideas' to the boys with guns. We've got 2019 to do the needful. 1 Like |
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