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Politics › Re: Why Does Buhari Keep Running And Running For President? by Firefire(op):
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?
Politics › Re: Why Does Buhari Keep Running And Running For President? by Firefire(op): 5:22pm On Nov 06, 2014
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?
Politics › Why Does Buhari Keep Running And Running For President? by Firefire(op): 5:21pm On Nov 06, 2014
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?
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Overwhelming Adamawa, Ngilari A PDP Governor Cries Out by Firefire(m): 5:18pm On Nov 06, 2014
WilyWily:
Come to Mubi (Adamawa) i'm there and see what will happen to you. u no dey fear us
Am in Mubi already... check my profile location... which side of Mubi are you ?
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Overwhelming Adamawa, Ngilari A PDP Governor Cries Out by Firefire(m): 5:13pm On Nov 06, 2014
WilyWily:
On de Bok Boyz,
I'm loving it.
IF I catch you .... grin
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Overwhelming Adamawa, Ngilari A PDP Governor Cries Out by Firefire(m): 5:09pm On Nov 06, 2014
WilyWily:
I'm piloting one
Are on the the boyz (BH) or NA huh


or you mean your toy?
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 5:03pm On Nov 06, 2014
datolee:
I will tell you, if the only qualification of Buhari is incorruptible, I pray to heaven that he don't win the APC primary let alone smell Aso rock. So if he is asked what is policies on education, health, employment, transportation, etc, he will just shout incorruptible??

The only selling point of Buhari was the debt and refineries... these turn out to be total lie or half-truth
Bros, I already share the GRACE in Fellowship... No more comments here.

This post shall be lock shortly.
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 4:59pm On Nov 06, 2014
[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!

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Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 4:54pm On Nov 06, 2014
Obiagelli:
Uncle datolee, i am waiting for your selective corruption thread, let me see how many lies i have to burst.

S.e.u.n, Ob.in.os.co.py
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.
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 4:40pm On Nov 06, 2014
neenar:
For incompetence and corruption. How many ghost workers has Jonathan sacked? 1? 2? 10?
Chai... the business is bad today for my friends from the covens of APC

Better Luck next time.



Fi Amanillah
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Overwhelming Adamawa, Ngilari A PDP Governor Cries Out by Firefire(m): 4:37pm On Nov 06, 2014
Where are the fighter jets huh
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 4:29pm On Nov 06, 2014
atlwireles:
grin grin grin grin grin, I have begged this Buhari crowd to allow the past remain where it belongs. Yet, they insisted on presenting half truths on the worst human being, ever called the head of state of Nigeria. You people will wish you never opened a Buhari thread on this forum again.
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

Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 4:20pm On Nov 06, 2014
[s]
disloman:
A born f00l.
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Jazak Allah Khairan
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 4:18pm On Nov 06, 2014
atlwireles:
Can someone remind me, how many civil servants, Buhari sacked between Jan 1984 and Oct 1984. angry

A. 150,000
B. 125,000
C. 100,000
A - Over 150,000
Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 4:14pm On Nov 06, 2014
cbrass:
You can do better than this tongue
I will put more effort next time cheesy
Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 4:12pm On Nov 06, 2014
[s]
Ipledge:
I have always know you to be a fool,I doubt if u are a Nigerian because,you don't seem bothered if Nigeria will burn to ashes,so far PDP is still in government

Am gonna frustrate you on this nairaland if you don't stop being a fool
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Brother, you are too young to frustrate; btw: Go and learn the ACT of public civility.




I will not remind you next time.
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 3:14pm On Nov 06, 2014
Aksonman:
[s]SHAMELESS MAN, u've run to a f00lish woman's (obiageli) thread for protection.[/s]

APigCeee.....
I dont accept that... Sorry! angry
Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 3:10pm On Nov 06, 2014
BodyKiss:
You're such an idíot
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 3:08pm On Nov 06, 2014
Kelvin0:
He has awakened the sleeping giant, whatsoever he's cooking up we will be here to disprove....#signed; kelvin0
Djicemob
FireFire
Datolee...d list goes on
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!
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 2:54pm On Nov 06, 2014
Kelvin0:
A gesture paid in kind. grin


#do u see barcanista anywhere near this thread again. He has abandoned the thread too.
grin
Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 2:50pm On Nov 06, 2014
How does this eye witness account stop Tinubu & APC from the stealing of Lagos State Tax Payers moneyhuh
Politics › Re: Eye Witness Account Of The BRT/Military Clash by Firefire(m): 2:44pm On Nov 06, 2014
ok
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 2:41pm On Nov 06, 2014
Obiagelli:
Funny you, go and do a little research on austerity measures in Nigeria. Do disgrace yourself online.


In 1983, the austerity measures forced on the Shagari
regime by the International Monetary Fund and the
World Bank became a major campaign issue in the
elections that year.




www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/wind-of-change-over-the-west/
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
Politics › Re: The Many Lies Of Buhari And APC Supporters by Firefire(m): 2:36pm On Nov 06, 2014
youngies:
Interesting thread.

As a guest most times, I always enjoy reading from Barcanista.
The way he articulates and marshals his points to defend his positions for APC/GMB.

I believed him, well....almost

Until out of nowhere came Datolee
With a mission to destroy
All their years of 'hard work'
Repeatedly crafted lies and half truths

All vapourised before their very eyes
It is a Sobering Day for team APC/GMB

But it is Liberation Day for the rest of us
For Truth has been laid bare
Though some have eyes, but can't see

I chose Truth today over Lies, not GEJ nor GMB
Congrats on your Deliverance and Redemption.

You have known the TRUTH and the TRUTH have indeed set your FREE!!!

Allahu Akbar



Thank you Jesus
Politics › Re: The Many Lies Of Buhari And APC Supporters by Firefire(m): 2:35pm On Nov 06, 2014
youngies:
Interesting thread.

As a guest most times, I always enjoy reading from Barcanista.
The way he articulates and marshals his points to defend his positions for APC/GMB.

I believed him, well....almost

Until out of nowhere came Datolee
With a mission to destroy
All their years of 'hard work'
Repeatedly crafted lies and half truths

All vapourised before their very eyes
It is a Sobering Day for team APC/GMB

But it is Liberation Day for the rest of us
For Truth has been laid bare
Though some have eyes, but can't see

I chose Truth today over Lies, not GEJ nor GMB



Congrats on your Deliverance and Redemption.

You have known the TRUTH and the TRUTH have indeed set your FREE!!!

Allahu Akbar



Thank you Jesus

Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 2:28pm On Nov 06, 2014
Kelvin0:
He also moved to silence critics of his administration, passing decrees curbing press freedoms and allowing for opponents to be detained up to three months without formal charges.[10] He also banned strikes and lockouts by workers[10] and founded Nigeria's first secret police force, the National Security Organization.[11] His government sentenced popular musician and political critic Fela Kuti to ten years in prison on charges that Amnesty International denounced as fabricated and politically motivated;[12] Kuti was later pardoned and released by Buhari's successor.[13] In another high-profile incident that sparked a diplomatic incident with Britain, British officials found Umaru Dikko, Shehu Shagari's former transportation minister drugged in a crate marked for shipment to Lagos.[14]

According to the BBC, "Buhari's attempts to re-balance public finances by curbing imports led to many job losses and the closure of businesses."[15] These losses were accompanied by a rise in prices and a decline in living standards.[15] Some may hold contrary view to this assertion and call it mischievous though. From the same Wikipedia in case u didn't see it
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammadu_Buhari
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) huh,

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
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m):
Obiagelli:
Is anyone going to counter my points or yall waiting for datolee.
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.
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 2:16pm On Nov 06, 2014
calebo101:
Why create a new topic when you can dispute the facts on the existing topic?

And finally why did u guys abandon barcanista when he was been demolished by the truth.?
why! why!!! why!!! huh
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 2:13pm On Nov 06, 2014
Ngwakwe:
The problem I have with some people is when they depend on editorials where reports from research works are available.

I have studied Buhari (in and out) before I made the comment and my popular quote "Buhari is too dented to be repackaged"

If all the efforts being wasted on trying to repackage Buhari are expended on Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso, he will definitely be among the fastest consumer goods and a candidate to challenge incumbency.

I withdrew my sword on Buhari of recent until mid January - February 2015 when all the lies told to repackage Buhari will be exposed and people will see him as a fraud he is.
They (APC) will never learn... A repeated and serial failure been repackage...

Fruitless efforts
Politics › Re: The Many Lies Of Buhari And APC Supporters by Firefire(m): 2:08pm On Nov 06, 2014
barcanista:
firefire the website is there live. Copy and paste on your browser....

http://www.indexmundi.com/nigeria/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).html

Remember to put .htlm after the (ppp) or copy and paste.
Thanks, I see it again wink


but could still not validate all your theoretic explanations on the claimed ability of the spent General.


GMB has been busted cheesy
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 1:59pm On Nov 06, 2014
Obiagelli:
http://www.nnpcgroup.com/nnpcbusiness/subsidiaries/
krpc.aspx


Our dear datolee didn't tell us from that same link he posted,

The contract for
construction (kaduna refinery) was awarded to CHIYODA CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF YOKOHAMA, Japan in 1977.

Guess who was petroleum minister in 1977?
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
Politics › Re: What Datolee Didn't Tell Us About Buhari by Firefire(m): 1:54pm On Nov 06, 2014
Effort in futility, @ Obiagelli do you need this face saving?

Buhari has been busted already. cheesy


https://www.nairaland.com/1983506/many-lies-buhari-apc-supporters

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