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IBB Speech and Reason for removing his friend buhari Fellow Nigerians, When in December 1983, the former military leadership, headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, assumed the reins of government, its accession was heralded in the history of this country. With the nation at the mercy of political misdirection and on the brink of economic collapse, a new sense of hope was created in the minds of every Nigerian. Since January 1984, however, we have witnessed a systematic denigration of that hope. It was stated then that mismanagement of political leadership and a general deterioration in the standard of living, which had subjected the common man to intolerable suffering, were the reasons for the intervention. Nigerians have since then been under a regime that continued with those trends. Events today indicate that most of the reasons which justified the military takeover of government from the civilians still persist. The initial objectives were betrayed and fundamental changes do not appear on the horizon. Because the present state of uncertainty, suppression and stagnation resulted from the perpetration of a small group, the Nigerian Armed Forces could not as a part of that government be unfairly committed to take responsibility for failure. Our dedication to the cause of ensuring that our nation remains a united entity worthy of respect and capable of functioning as a viable and credible part of the international community dictated the need to arrest the situation. Let me at this point attempt to make you understand the premise upon which it became necessary to change the leadership. The principles of discussions, consultation and co-operation which should have guided decision-making process of the Supreme Military Council and the Federal Executive Council were disregarded soon after the government settled down in 1984. Where some of us thought it appropriate to give a little more time, anticipating a conducive atmosphere that would develop, in which affairs of state could be attended to with greater sense of responsibility, it became increasingly clear that such expectations could not be fulfilled. Efforts to make Buhari understand that a diverse polity like Nigeria required recognition and appreciation of differences in both cultural and individual perceptions, only served to aggravate these attitudes. Idiagbon was similarly inclined in that respect. As Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, he failed to exhibit the appropriate disposition demanded by his position. He arrogated to himself absolute knowledge of problems and solutions, and acted in accordance with what was convenient to him, using the machinery of government as his tool. A combination of these characteristics in the two most important persons holding the nation's vital offices became impossible to content with. The situation was made worse by a number of other government functionaries and organisations, chief among which is the Nigerian Security Organisation (NSO). In fact, this body will be overhauled and re-organized. And so it came to be that the same government which received the tumultuous welcome now became alienated from the people. To prevent a complete erosion of our given mandate therefore, we had to act so that hope may be rebuilt. Let me now address your attention to the major issues that confront us, so that we may, as one people, chart a future direction for our dear country. We do not pretend to have all the answers to the questions which our present problems have put before our nation. We have come with the strongest determination to create an atmosphere in which positive efforts shall be given the necessary support for lasting solutions. For matters of the moment which require immediate resolutions, we intend to pursue a determined programme of action. Major issues falling into this category have been identified and decisions taken on what should be done. Firstly, the issue of political detainees or convicts of special military tribunals. The history of our nation had never recorded the degree of indiscipline and corruption as in the period between October 1979 and December 1983. While this government recognises the bitterness created by the irresponsible excesses of the politicians, we consider it unfortunate that methods of such nature as to cause more bitterness were applied to deal with past misdeeds. We must never allow ourselves to lose our sense of natural justice. The innocent cannot suffer the crimes of the guilty. The guilty should be punished only as a lesson for the future. In line with this government's intention to uphold fundamental human rights, the issue of detainees will be looked into with despatch. As we do not intend to lead a country where individuals are under the fear of expressing themselves, the Public Officers Protection Against False Accusation Decree 4 of 1984 is hereby repealed. And finally, those who have been in detention under this decree are hereby unconditionally released. The responsibility of the media to disseminate information shall be exercised without undue hindrance. In that process, those responsible are expected to be forthright and to have the nation's interest as their primary consideration. The issue of decrees has generated a lot of controversies. It is the intention of this government to review all other decrees. The last twenty months have not witnessed any significant changes in the national economy. Contrary to expectations, we have so far been subjected to a steady deterioration in the general standard of living; and intolerable suffering by the ordinary Nigerians have risen higher, scarcity of commodities has increased, hospitals still remain mere consulting clinics, while educational institutions are on the brink of decay. Unemployment has stretched to critical dimensions. Due to the stalemate, which arose in negotiation with the International Monetary Fund, the former government embarked on a series of counter-trade agreements. Under the counter-trade agreements, Nigerians were forced to buy goods and commodities at higher prices than obtained in the international market. The government intends to review the whole issue of counter-trade. A lot has been said and heard about our position with the International Monetary Fund. Although we formally applied to the fund in April 1983, no progress has as yet been made in the negotiation and a stalemate has existed for the last two years. We shall break the deadlock that frustrated the negotiations with a view to evaluating more objectively both the negative and positive implications of reaching a mutual agreement with the Fund. At all times in the course of discussions, our representatives will be guided by the feelings and aspirations of the Nigerian people. It is the view of this government that austerity without structural adjustment is not the solution to our economic predicament. The present situation whereby 44 per cent of our revenue earning is utilised to service debts is not realistic. To protect the danger this poses to the poor and the needy in our society, steps will be taken to ensure comprehensive strategy of economic reforms. The crux of our economic problems has been identified to centre around four fundamental issues: 1. A decrease of our domestic production, while our population continues to increase. 2. Dependence on import for both consumer goods and raw materials for our industries. 3. A grossly unequal gap between the rich and the poor. 4. The large role played by the public sector in economic activity with hardly any concrete results to justify such a role. These are the problems we must confront. ON FOREIGN POLICY: Nigeria's foreign policy in the last 20 months has been characterised by inconsistency and incoherence. It has lacked the clarity to make us know where we stood on matters of international concern to enable other countries relate to us with seriousness. Our role as Africa's spokesman has diminished because we have been unable to maintain the respect of African countries. Buhari government conducted our external relations by a policy of retaliatory reactions. Nigeria became a country that has reacted to given situations, rather than taking the initiative as it should and always been done. More so, vengeful considerations must not be the basis of our diplomacy. African problems and their solutions should constitute the premise of our foreign policy. Meanwhile they are all the same, i am not prasing IBB instead |
pineed:Mind ya own bizness r u sure ur a man or ur a woman. Becos if ur a man u sound like a woman and if ur a woman yabbing is allowed. Do u know y I yabbed him? No so shut up and myob |
aminu150:Where they not the successive military govt 1983-1985 Buhari 1985-1993 BB 1993- 1996 Abacha I didnt make it up We all no all them are padi padi For me i dont care about tribe or your religion. The best man for the job. Our voting based on sentiments is always hindrance. The mismanagement of that era we are still paying for it now. Every thing went comatose do your research, everything.. is it NEPA, railway, economy, corruption. Then we complain that the country is not good how will it be good |
femmy2010:Pity u self and ur dumb self . Simple Question i asked u cant answer why is Buhari of all ppl mentioned to be president. Fools will say in "1984 and 1985 he was president " - what did he do? The moment he was kicked out Nigeria introduced austerity and SAP Maybe you dont know do research on SAP xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Excepts from Buhari Coup HISTORY: BUHARI’S FIRST SPEECH AFTER THE MILITARY COUP OF 31ST DECEMBER 1983 In pursuance of the primary objective of saving our great nation from total collapse, I, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari of the Nigerian army have, after due consultation amongst the services of the armed forces, been formally invested with the authority of the Head of the Federal Military Government and the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is with humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I accept this challenge and call to national duty. As you must have heard in the previous announcement, the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1979) has been suspended, except those sections of it which are exempted in the constitution. The change became necessary in order to put an end to the serious economic predicament and the crisis of confidence now afflicting our nation. Consequently, the Nigerian armed forces have constituted themselves into a Federal Military Government comprising of a Supreme Military Council, a National Council of States, a Federal Executive Council at the centre and State Executive Councils to be presided over by military governors in each of the states of the federation. Members of these councils will be announced soon. The last Federal Military Government drew up a programme with the aim of handing over political power to the civilians in 1979. This programme as you all know, was implemented to the letter. The 1979 constitution was promulgated. |
femmy2010:IF u are using ur brain which i doubt u will not ask ur self how productive will a 72 year man be in a high stress job like President of a country. Unless he is going to just sit down there for title and to distribute wealth to his family members. U need a brain check. Remove Relgion and Tribe why do u think Buhari is the person to rule ? There are better ppl not buhari who is there for the money alone and he wants power. i dont even care for Goodluck either i would rather have someelse. People like u are why nigeria is backwards . . Buhari nigerians forget plotted a coup against a democratically elected government. When Nigerias democracy was at its infant stage he and his friends plotted a coup because of the greed and lust for money. he , ibb and Abacha represent the dark ages of Nigeria. |
femmy2010:If Buhari wants to stop corrupt let him join EFCC. Buhari needs govt money that all he has ever done govt money from when he was governor to whatever. During his reign Nigeria was in economic calamity or y did babangida plot a coup against him. We need new ppl like fashola with new ideas Nigeria is not somebody's company it's is our company. If Buhari enters( god forbid ) first thing he will do Is put one of his brothers in Npa, nnpc , cbn and awarding contract to ppl based on nepotism. The havoc Buhari, ibb and the rest we are still feeling it till today. Nepa collapsed, railway collapse ppl don't know If he wants to be Boss let him beg for emir in his village he does not have the brains to take us forward. Not only Buhari they are many old politicians who started corruption in Nigeria want to return |
ola6:We have so many capable ppl to rule some ppl are saying Buhari. No be only Buhari na Shagari--Some ppl have collected money now they say Yoruba Youths which Yoruba Youths. Nigerians keep selecting the wrong ppl yet they say Nigeria is bad how will it not be Bad. Ppl like Buhari shd be advisors if they are needed, Atiku also is a thief we know that. |
Which Yoruba youths support Buhari . All of Buharis mate have retired its now he wants to be president. All the people shouting Buhari have no sense |
PapaNnamdi: |
FOLLOWJESUS:The whole of Liberia is infected and it will creep into Ghana Togo Benin . The war with Ebola is not over this is round 1 |
According to CNN they have quarantined a Nigerian in the US suspected of Ebola |
Monthly sanitation that is not enforced instead people are playing soccer and smoking |
a liberian one was the one who carried it there now africans in the us are facing the heat. Nigeria needs to be extremely careful it appears every one in Liberia is infected |
Fela music is more relevant than those songs. Ordinary Beast of No NAtion , OVertake don OVertake Overtake or Teacher dont teach me nonsense sounds a million times better than those crap u listed |
ROCKJ1: Lagos state tried, the federal ministry of health also tried. It's a collective effort. The most important thing is that Ebola is gone.If another infected Liberian or Sierra leone comes here and infects ppl what will happen. Remember 8 ppl died from it within 2 wks of contact. |
Chuksphil2go: Stunned by the entrance of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into America, the United States’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention has despatched its personnel to study how Nigeria contained the killer disease.Nigerians r so gullible meanwhile America is saying they trained Nigeria to contain Ebola . |
Nigeria needs to be proactive and get the drug what if another set of ppl come from Sierra leone or Liberia |
See what one infected person can do what if we have maybe 10 sawyer enter nja are we ready to respond to that |
Meanwhile Cameroon said they killed him so who do we believe |
safarigirl: If you're one who has stayed within the female hostel of any Nigerian University, you'll find that most of it's occupants share similar hopes and dreams- and no, it's not to excel in their chosen career paths.Ur head is over correct ur 2 gbaski . But is not all just 80% of women that think like that |
Flattery to deceive When u wanna bang ur babe u will first start with sweet talk before u hammer am So also this case Shine ur eye |
Nigerian govt don't even care about Nigerians why shd another govt care. Our nation is being ruled by dullards and even the contenstants r dullards. |
U have to understand that some of them appears to be good but deep inside they r racists. They wish u all the bad luck and disaster. Some of them don't care - those r the ones who promote gay laws. A lot of them still believe that we have tigers roaming our streets. In fact majority of them in their minds refer to Africans as talking monkeys So that is the history and Africa has not helped itself anyway too to disapprove anything. If something bad happens today its on CNN next minute but if something good happen they will never mention it And most of the media are just a fraction if the population and their thinking |
Western nations and their ppl would rather prefer that every one in Africa die from war or dieaase but officially they would act like they care about Africa but in their minds they r happy and hope the worst happens. Look at the case of Ebola when Nigeria asked for drug they said no drug but they pass the drug to other western countries. Some of them have the mindset that instead of giving Africa drug they would rather drop a nuclear bomb on Africa to solve the Ebola crises. |
1United1: Mr. President has spoken!What of shagari or yakubu gowon ur talking of Buhari when ppl like tony elumelu, fola Adela r there ur talking of armed robber like Buhari |
aguiyi: we will not take the battle to them.Attack is the best form of defense if u wait for them they r ready to kill everybody as they r brainwashed zombies |
If the male boko haram get 72 virgins girls Do the female ones get 72 virgin boys? |
hardebounty: How old was Nelson Mandela Madiba wen he bcame president of SA??Continue comparing Mandela and Buhari . Comparing khaki and leather. If ur not aware one was fighting against apartheid and the other was a power hungry military man. The present political system is full of mediocre ppl with low integrity that they are all after their pocket even ur Buhari . |
[quote author=barcanista][/quote]Idiagbon was the brain of his regime and he Buhari was just a figure head gentleman soldier but y babangida kicked him out easily. Was it not after his misrule that babangida introduce Sap because of the massive recession and inflation. Anytime we have them in power nepotism is the other of the day qualified or not. Don't come and be writing all this ppl who know the truth know writing here is a waste of time. Was he not one of the people that didn't allow democracy to reign. We are still carrying the load of his misrule till today All Buhari and his gang know is to chop government money and award contract to their family member simple. We need somebody with different fresh idea not the old brigade we r oving forward u r looking back |
He is too old to be president when he was a young man in his 40s what did he do . At this age he shd be an adviser when he is needed |
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