Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Muhammadu Buhari has failed lift the morale of soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents.

In a statement on Wednesday, Abubakar criticised Buhari over his absence at the funeral of five air force officers who died in a helicopter crash while providing support to troops in the north-east.

They were buried at the national military cemetery in Abuja on Tuesday.

The former vice-president said Buhari’s failure to attend the funeral is “part of a pattern of unpatriotic behaviour demonstrated” by him.

“At a time when the morale of our soldiers should be lifted up as they face the difficult task of defeating the terrorists who are threatening our national security, I find it most regrettable that President Muhammadu Buhari, despite being in Abuja, chose not to attend the funeral of the five airforce officers who died in a helicopter crash while prosecuting the war on terror,” he said in the statement.



“Last month, I had cause to advise the President to find time to attend the funerals of the hero soldiers of the 157 Taskforce Battalion in Metele, Borno state, who paid the supreme price for Nigeria in large numbers.

“Sadly, due to reasons best known to him, President Buhari chose not to attend their funeral, neither was he represented by the vice-president nor any federal delegation. This was despite the fact that the President had time to host Nollywood actors and actresses the previous day. Imagine celebrating just before such a solemn event.

“The most recent funeral held in Abuja, the President was in Abuja on the day of the funeral. The previous day, he had inaugurated his re-election campaign council. My question for Mr. President is this: is securing your second term, more important to you than securing Nigeria?”

Abubakar urged Buhari to learn from French President Emmanuel Macron, who on March 28, 2018, attended the funeral of a French policeman killed by terrorists in Southern France.

“That single event boosted the morale of the French security forces, because it showed a commitment to their wellbeing and honour for their memory by the head of state. Very sadly, President Buhari missed another opportunity to demonstrate such commitment to our armed forces,” he said.

“Let me end this by commending our military for their sacrificial efforts to secure all of us. You have my full support and solidarity.”

https://all-gists..com/2019/01/is-securing-2nd-term-more-important-than-nigerias-security-atiku-asks-buhari.html

Good question but who is going to answer ?

First time since i joined nairaland that i am the first to comment on a topic.

That feeling is overwhelming �

Why u no ask this question 2 years ago...
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Atiku and his atikulosers can keep asking stupid questions, kokan aiye (E no concern us).

The fugitive must think there are more dumb Nigerians than the intelligent ones.

Tundemuttee:


Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Muhammadu Buhari has failed lift the morale of soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents.

In a statement on Wednesday, Abubakar criticised Buhari over his absence at the funeral of five air force officers who died in a helicopter crash while providing support to troops in the north-east.

They were buried at the national military cemetery in Abuja on Tuesday.

The former vice-president said Buhari’s failure to attend the funeral is “part of a pattern of unpatriotic behaviour demonstrated” by him.

“At a time when the morale of our soldiers should be lifted up as they face the difficult task of defeating the terrorists who are threatening our national security, I find it most regrettable that President Muhammadu Buhari, despite being in Abuja, chose not to attend the funeral of the five airforce officers who died in a helicopter crash while prosecuting the war on terror,” he said in the statement.

“Last month, I had cause to advise the President to find time to attend the funerals of the hero soldiers of the 157 Taskforce Battalion in Metele, Borno state, who paid the supreme price for Nigeria in large numbers.

“Sadly, due to reasons best known to him, President Buhari chose not to attend their funeral, neither was he represented by the vice-president nor any federal delegation. This was despite the fact that the President had time to host Nollywood actors and actresses the previous day. Imagine celebrating just before such a solemn event.

“The most recent funeral held in Abuja, the President was in Abuja on the day of the funeral. The previous day, he had inaugurated his re-election campaign council. My question for Mr. President is this: is securing your second term, more important to you than securing Nigeria?”

Abubakar urged Buhari to learn from French President Emmanuel Macron, who on March 28, 2018, attended the funeral of a French policeman killed by terrorists in Southern France.

“That single event boosted the morale of the French security forces, because it showed a commitment to their wellbeing and honour for their memory by the head of state. Very sadly, President Buhari missed another opportunity to demonstrate such commitment to our armed forces,” he said.

“Let me end this by commending our military for their sacrificial efforts to secure all of us. You have my full support and solidarity.”

https://all-gists..com/2019/01/is-securing-2nd-term-more-important-than-nigerias-security-atiku-asks-buhari.html

Atiku is s big fool,when do you become president adviser,your evil plans will not work?The Egyptians (PDP) that Nigerians are seeing since 1999 we shall see them no more after February this year

Atiku i ask you, is joining hand with the present government to tackle security challenges less important than you campaigning about in order to become president?

I just checkwd to be sure my PVC is intact. It will be out to use very very soon

APC n their quest for power is something else. God help Nigerians to vote right. We need leaders that we can hold accountable and not someone who cares less about its citizens. His absence at the burial is so wrong

Just shut up.

michoim:
Atiku i ask you, is joining hand with the present government to tackle security challenges less important than you campaigning about in order to become president?

Good question but no body will answer. Let's all think toward Nigeria and her safety.

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Insecurity is an INDUSTRY in Nigeria. Certain Individuals are feeding fat (did you say grasscutter).

that one is a tip of the tip of the iceberg. let me just say - America already knows, and some people will be out of a job by March

There is NO INTENTION to resolve INSECURITY by this Governement.



https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/277277.pdf

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Can a cheating husband be a good leader?

What is this Mumu saying?

Atiku should just shot the shi-t/Fu-ck up, he was trying to be politically relevant for him to gain public sympathies, if been the president isn't important to him as well, then why is he contesting after 8 years of VP with massive looting and corruption

I know many people will die after the election due to heart attack.

Shey bet9ja will sha open that day?

He doesn't care. He doesn't read

Desperate Atiku

Buhari is a total failure

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I see zombies everywhere

To Buhari and apc second term is more important if even every Nigerians dies it doesn't matter to apc or Buhari at all.