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On assuming power via a military coup on the last day of December 1983, his speech commenced with what could be considered a mandate: “In pursuance of the primary objective of saving our great nation from total collapse…” He referenced Nigeria’s dwindling economy, national insecurity, legislative largesse, financial indiscipline, economic mismanagement, and a corrupt, inept and insensitive leadership. Is today’s Buhari driven by the same urgent call of duty to ‘intervene’ and save the nation from imminent collapse? An analysis of Nigeria today reveals a country unchanged from 1983. Politics is still a life or death game, legislative largesse goes without saying, financial indiscipline is still rife, corruption has escalated to sophisticated dimensions. Is Buhari joining the race, again, because he thinks he has the capability and experience to fix Nigeria? What did he fix 1983 – 85? The reality of that first stint in the presidency, thirty years ago, is worth exploring. It was tainted by public perception of his initiatives as being extreme and authoritarian. His ‘War Against Indiscipline’ (WAI) program, though noble in its intent, was brutish in experience. Nigerians were forced by whip-brandishing soldiers to queue up at bus stops; tardy civil servants were subjected to ‘frog jump’ punishment, and press freedom restricted. In a bid to grow the economy, import bans were put in place, causing a rise in commodity prices, ultimately resulting in inflation. Subsequently however, his stint as chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) between March 1995 and May 1999 demonstrated a level of prudence, and strength in financial management. The general perception is that Buhari managed the excess oil revenue fund with transparency and efficiency, successfully executing projects nationwide, regardless of the impression that they may have been skewed towards the Northern region. It ultimately remains unclear what exactly underpins General Buhari’s determination to return to power, what fuels his passion for dusting himself off again and again. Why is Buhari running… again? |
Recall however that this same man has led the country as Military Head of State (Dec 1983 – Aug 1985). Prior to that he had served as Military Governor for the North-East, Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Chairman NNPC and Chairman PTF. Buhari is not new to Federal power! Been there, done that, with a much talked about record of integrity. From the foregoing, it seems unlikely that the retired General is power-craving. So is he bored? Or does he still feel shortchanged, having been sacked barely two years into his sojourn as Head of State in 1985? Is there something the retired General knows that we do not? Does he hold the magic wand to the peculiar art of governance in Nigeria, ready to wave it on being voted in? |
Don’t give up! This phrase has become the mantra of motivational speakers, spoken regularly to millions the world over. Many at their wits end have found life in it. If there is anyone who has become a living example of this message, it is none other than the retired General, Muhammad Buhari. Buhari won the ticket to run as presidential aspirant for the All Nigeria People’s Party. He lost to his ex-military colleague, General Olusegun Obasanjo, polling 32% of votes. Buhari was presidential aspirant on the platform of ANPP. Polling 19% of votes, he lost to PDP’s Umar Musa Yar’Adua. Buhari contested the same number one position as flag bearer for CPC. He lost to PDP’s Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the incumbent Nigerian president. Again, Buhari is listed as one of the the key aspirants contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket. Buhari started contesting for the presidency when he was 61 years old. At 72 years of age, 11 years and 3 tries later, he is still running – for the same position. The question that lingers in the minds of many Nigerians is: ‘why?’ Why is Buhari running for the same position over and over again? Does this reveal a quest for ultimate power by any means? Did he forget something in the State House? Is he suffering withdrawal symptoms? |
WilyWily:Am in Mubi already... check my profile location... which side of Mubi are you ? |
WilyWily:IF I catch you .... ![]() |
datolee:Bros, I already share the GRACE in Fellowship... No more comments here. This post shall be lock shortly. |
[size=25pt]TOO LATE GUYS (YOU MISSED THE SHOW) However for records please bookmark this links for future use... https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters GOD Bless Nigeria Goodluck to you ALL........... Fi Amanillah Shalom! [/size] |
Obiagelli:APC and all her children are very good at crying for favor All through the post below we never begged for recognition, not cried to the MOD for FP, it takes it natural course. { https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters} Must you people continue to be like this? What change are you guys shouting about? All through that conversation all of you (APC coven’s member) absconded, leaving the valiant but dented soldier to rock the boat all alone. APC coven is really irritating. |
neenar:Chai... the business is bad today for my friends from the covens of APC Better Luck next time. Fi Amanillah |
Where are the fighter jets ![]() |
atlwireles:Buhari: Ojukwu I beg let us talk now? Ojukwu: Depart from me, I know yee NOT, yee workers' of INIQUITY. BUHARI demonized since the '80s
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atlwireles:A - Over 150,000 |
cbrass:I will put more effort next time ![]() |
[s] Ipledge:[/s] Brother, you are too young to frustrate; btw: Go and learn the ACT of public civility. I will not remind you next time. |
Aksonman:I dont accept that... Sorry! ![]() |
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Kelvin0:They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark our steps, when they wait for our win. Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by God: whosoever shall gather together against us shall fall for our sake... BE WARNED! |
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How does this eye witness account stop Tinubu & APC from the stealing of Lagos State Tax Payers money ![]() |
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Obiagelli:I am only copying from the links provided by one of your coven member; you people should not distort facts by copying out of context Shalom! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammadu_Buhari |
youngies:Congrats on your Deliverance and Redemption. You have known the TRUTH and the TRUTH have indeed set your FREE!!! Allahu Akbar Thank you Jesus |
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Kelvin0:In addition: In the face of the austerity measures, worsening economic conditions, and continued widespread corruption (this is questionable as corruption was said to have been at its lowest ebb in the Buhari/Idiagbon regime) , Buhari was himself overthrown in a coup led by General Ibrahim Babangida and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC) on August 27, 1985.[18] Babangida brought many of Buhari's most vocal critics into his administration, including Fela Kuti's brother Olukoye Ransome-Kuti, a doctor who had led a strike against Buhari to protest declining health care services.[13] Buhari was then detained in Benin City until 1988.[13] http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammadu_Buhari |
Obiagelli:Madam Oby, all the answers you required can be found in the book of https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters/10 Chapter ONE to FIFTEEN(Still counting) Happy Reading. |
calebo101:why! why!!! why!!! ![]() |
Ngwakwe:They (APC) will never learn... A repeated and serial failure been repackage... Fruitless efforts |
barcanista:Thanks, I see it again ![]() but could still not validate all your theoretic explanations on the claimed ability of the spent General. GMB has been busted ![]() |
Obiagelli:Habaa, sister we don clear this matter now... The Kaduna Refinery was awarded by Murtala Mohammed in 1976 and was built by Chiyoda Engineering and Construction Company - a Japanese firm, at the cost of $525 million and was completed by Obasanjo in 1979 (Buhari's tenure as the Petroleum. Minister ended in 1978). It had two refining streams (50,000 b/d fuels units) and (50,000 b/d lubes, waxes Asphalt plants). https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters/6#27774670 |
Effort in futility, @ Obiagelli do you need this face saving? Buhari has been busted already. ![]() https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters |
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