₦airaland Forum

jmaine,

the question you will ask is what was the condition of benin ore road between 1995 and 1998?

I dont know, but I know it wasn't bad!

General Buhari's answers. It was indeed not a bad one. many things said in few words. some of the words are mine, but the message is clear. Please watch the video again to confirm. I just watched it again and I think my anxiety made me miss his good performance

You were quoted at the emergence of your regime in 1984 that 'we the SMC have not considered a return to democratic rule'. why should Nigerians vote for you in a democratic setting? Will you be a democratic leader?


I am happy you said we, because in the the military government which i led, we had democracy. decisions were taken by the council of states, SMC, ministeries. we only suspended that part of the constitution which had to do with elections. I have shown since 2003 that I am a democrat, losing elections twice and going to court for 50 months to fight for my right rather than take to the street.

Are you satisfied with power?

I am not. We had 4000 megawats in 1999, we have around that number now, yet the PDP government have spent $16 billion dollars on power. we must know what happened to that money?

Are you saying you will probe past government?

'What I am saying is we need to know what happened during that period the money was spent'

General, so what are you going to do about power?

We must revamp the old power stations before thinking of building new ones. the thermal stations will be put to optimal use. we have the resources in this country to do this.

Will you commit to a certain megawat by this time?

We need to know what happened to the last investments in the last 12 years, and then take it up from there

What is your take on the budget (70% recurrent, 30% capital) of the Nigerian government?

we have to go back to the first republic when we had a 5 year developmental plan. we can't commit the infrastuctural development of this country to an ad-hoc plan.

So are you comfortable with the salaries of the legislators?

I am not. It is inmoral for a legislator to earn more than the president of America. we will persuade them to earn much less
What is wrong with our educational system and how do you plan to address it?

There is nothing wrong with our educational system, we just need to improve it. we need to ensure and secure proper funding of UBE and tertiary education, ensure that resources are properly used

If you say there is nothing wrong with our educational system, why then did your children go to private schools?

Well, you can choose private schools for your children, it is part of the beauty of democracy

What are your plans for the health sector?

we will improve the infrastructure, especially get good portable water supply for the people, invest more in health, equip the hospitals and the federal government must control fake drugs which can be more damaging than a disease, train more people, and educate the people because if they are educated, they are more aware of their health

What are your plans for child mortality?

we will seek expertise from foreign NGO's who have the knowledge and expertise to help us, we have the resources. and the federal, state and local government must allocate a substantial part of their budget to the funding of health care for women and children


How will you grow the economy?

we will invest heavily in infrastucture which will provide jobs for our people. especially power, we will ensure power drives this economy.[/b]How will you solve Jos crisis?

[b]we in CPC have what we call local policing. we will have local police authorities made up of people from that locals. the problem in Jos is between the normads and stagnant farmers, and this is because the grazing infrasture which we had back in the days to cater for the normads are gone. and this people by nature and profession moves around north, south, east. we need to bring back the grazing infrastructure to accomodate this people


Why a northerner, why not a southerner?

We in CPC believe that Nigeria is our constituency and every Nigerian has the right to contest for any political office. All we want is a free and fair election. Our vote must count, it is left to Nigerians to make their decisions



From me again,
I don tire ooo. But all, you need to watch that video again. I have Ribadu and Shekarau's answers as well, but i can't type it, maybe their supporters can help. but what I know is Shekarau carried us a way with is eloquence but said so little, Ribadu angered us by his lousiness and youthful exuberance, but said little that meant little, General Buhari disappointed us with his poor debating skills, but said a little that meant a lot!

General Buhari showed wisdom, vision, tolerance (despite Ribadu and Shekarau's bashing) will and commitment in the debate. And Shekarau endorsed him with his closing remarks! what a way to compensate the general.

And I did not include his best time of the debate. His closing statements which countered Obama's advice to Africa, and the need for Nigerians to vote and guard their votes.

how can you spend $16billion dollars and nothing happens and you say you just want to move forward without know what went wrong?

and even Ribadu mentioned they have to look into it as well!

Diversification into coal, gas bla bla bla is as generic as Buhari's response in revamping the power stations. Buhari still sits with the idea that Government is primarily responsible for power and knowing him as someone who birthed the refineries, constructed 14000 kilometres of road in PTF under 4 years, and poured money into health care and ensured that no contract in PTF was left undone, then he is certain he can judiciously bring power back to life!

Now this is what 234next transcibed.

People, my candidate, Buhari did not disappoint after all, he still said much in little words.

The presidential debate before the April 9 election, which is being packaged by NN24, is being held at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja.
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It has been announced that the candidates are at the venue. The debate will officially begin at 7p.m. Security is tight because President Goodluck Jonathan is expected.
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The program is about to start as the moderator Kadaria Ahmed and the presidential candidates and their running mates are introduced. Goodluck Jonathan has shunned the presidential debate and the organisers have not made an explanation.
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Three of the four candidates mount the podium; Ibrahim Shekarau, Muhammadu Buhari and Nuhu Ribadu are introduced by the morderator who says Goodluck Jonathan is still expected.
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Ribadu says he is a child of independence and in the age bracket of world leaders.
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Buhari says he will be able to work as a democratic leader
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Ribadu denies alleging that Bola Tinubu was corrupt. He merely stated that the case of Tinubu had an international dimension and that he did not call Tinubu a looter.
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Ribadu says the oil companies contributed to the problems of Nigeria is facing. Buhari says in solving the Niger Delta problem his government will sit down with leaders of the region. Shekarau beleives that to solve the problem we have to get to the root of the problem
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Buhari says he is not satisfied with PDP's approach to solving power supply problems, that if elected power stations will be used optimally.
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Ribadu says one way he will tackle economical issues is by reducing the number of agencies as there are about 500 of them. Shekarau says EFCC and ICPC are glorified police stations, he says the Police is not adequately funded.
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Presidential Debate: Buhari says whoever can afford sending their children to private schools can do so because it is part of democratisation
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Ribadu says his government will use 26% of the budget to fund education. Shekarau says he will tackle education the way he has done in Kano. He has employed about 6,000 teachers in Kano State.
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On public health Buhari says that his government will invest more in infrastructure. Ribadu says that if elected that there will be no importation of drugs but that drugs have to be manufactured in Nigeria.
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Shekarau says that he is not contesting because he is a Northerner.
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Ribadu says what matters today is to get somebody who can solve the problems of the country. Buhari agrees
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Shekarau says PDP has corrupted the word zoning but to him it is about creating balance.
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Buhari says he has experience as a former governor, minister, head of state and PTDF head so he should be elected. Ribadu says he repersents the young generation as his reason to be voted in, Shekarau also listed his experiences as his reason to be elected.
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Shekarau says he will tackle Jos problem as he did in Kano which he says is peaceful. Buhari says he will apply local security to tackle the Jos problem, Ribadu say fundamental issues like economy should be addressed to solve the problem
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Buhari promises to be accountable to the Nigerian people. Buhari blamed corruption and indiscipline as the problem of Nigeria, Ribadu says it is the system that corrupts Nigerians, Shekarau says he has done a lot in Kano to deal with the issue of corruption and indiscipline in the state and he wants to replicate it in Nigeria.
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Gbawe

And Ribadu attacked the general for saying 'There is corruption and indiscipline in Nigeria' by screaming 'Nigerians are not corrupt'

Guy, I don't understand oo.

Just know Ribadu has lost more vote than before!

Buhari's selling point has never been eloquence, but his integrity and that he showed today while anwering question on atni-corruption

bee jay

that answer mean several things.

it is called wisdom of the aged.

Buhari promised a good government, a good government brings properity, properity will make you to choose a private school to a public one. even americans prefers private schools!

Buhari is a man of few words and you need to think deep to grasp!

Gbawe,

I believe you are better than this. you actually waited for a result before telling us your impression. that was not a good move

I remain Buhari supporter even though I am not really impressed with him except in statement on being a former dictator, corruption, why he is still the best of the 3 and his closing remarks.

I totally agree that Shekarau won this hands down. but for Ribadu, he displayed that his temperament is not even good to make him an inspector general of police.

I stand with Buhari because he was the wisest and most mature of all. Never attacked any of the 2 candidates.

Buhari picked Shekarau from a school to be governor. at least he spots talent.

for me,

it is clear now, It is Buhari vs GEJ. these are the frontliners considering the support we have seen so far on ground. with Ribadu's performance this night, it is over for ACN.

Best chance to vote out PDP is Buhari

Buhari showed he is the wise one. Being wise, courageous and strong-willed is enough to make a good leader. Bakare can be doing all the talking in office.

What is wrong with your car?

Nothing, it just needs a little fix there.

this is what Buhari said. simple, there is nothing wrong with our educational system, we just need to secure the finance

Aisha, Jarus,

This is not what I proposed. Who will you vote for after watching the NN24 presidential debate?

Being impressed is another thing?

a 419er can impress you! but who shows the will and the courage!

aisha2, jarus,

please a new poll to chose our president after this NN24 debate, and please remember to include shekarau, though my vote is for Buhari

I think we should fine it courageous for Buhari to even show face knowing fully well the Shekarau he personally endorsed in 2003 to be governor of Kano state is an eloquent speaker

it is now very clear that we must go with Buhari to compliment the Northern support please. Ribadu is not the option as seen tonight.

the average Northern still loves Buhari. Shekarau even has no chance in Kano against Buhari

Buhari still tops. Now we have to look beyond the debate and consider the running mate.

Buhari Bakare ticket is still the best. What Buhari lacks in erudition, he has complimented with Bakare

Shekarau's vice  - Oyegun - is not a strong character

I think for this Debate

My score

Shekarau 1st
Buhari 2nd
Ribadu 3rd

But for presidential election

my vote is 1. Buhari 2. Shekarau. No vote for Ribadu even it is my last option

Buhari nailed it there!

what did buhari say about him being qualified for the job pls

i heard Buhari saying he was former petroleum minister

what did Buhari say about himself? rain is falling here. DSTV gone!

good answer Buhari

BUHARI HAS THE WILL, RIBADU HAS THE ZEAL, SHEKARAU HAS THE YARNS AND JONATHAN HAS THE FEAR

i still stick to Buhari. 419ers are good speakers!

I wish Bakare was the one debating here

eku_bear

na your father be dumb ass.

Buhari is not a debater! I am not happy as well with his performance but I know who he is.

shekarau has been good!

Buhari's selling point is integrity, nothing else

we are here.

Buhari is known for infrastructural development and he said specifically they are going to revamp the old power stations instead of going about building new ones

i agree with Ribadu on that one.

Papabrowne,

Where is Clueless Jonathan. Even Buhari is not doing so well, he had courage to show his face!

Buhari is right. we need to know where we are coming from to know where we are going to

Buhari has not changed!

Gbawe

welcome

you are a fucking slowpoke, if you say Buhari has not said anything