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Politics / Truth And Consequences In Nigeria by kahanma(m): 8:21pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
If you care about human rights and if you care about democracy, you need to be watching the upcoming Nigerian presidential election very closely. You should also take note that the Western media's coverage of the election has largely, without explanation, omitted a few critical facts. And as Nigerians head to the polls on February 14th in what is arguably the most important election to date in their short history as a democracy, we observers need to be armed with a real understanding of what is at stake, beyond the headlines. For me, it started few weeks ago. I noticed that I was reading a lot in the news about President Goodluck Jonathan, but very little about his opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari. After researching this presidential contender with whom the media has been rather hands-off, I was astounded by what I learned about him...and even more astounded that no one is talking about it. Buhari is a former military dictator and an absolute pariah among the international human rights community. His record is alarming not only because of what happened during his previous reign, but also because of what it means for Nigeria's future if this man is elected. Nigeria's democracy is young and in many ways it is vibrant, but it is also fragile. And it could be demolished in an instant if placed in the wrong hands. When examining the record of his past regime, the overarching truth is that Buhari was characterized by a ruthless aversion to democracy. In 1983, he ousted a democratically elected president in a bloody coup (he then ruled for 18 months before being overthrown by his own military in yet another coup). Buhari of the 1980s was a brutal dictator, his appetite for repression defined his reign. He is recalled, with a shudder, for his thorough disregard for human life and human rights. Under Buhari, there was no fair, independent judiciary. The system was structured so that the accused were often denied right to a proper trial and access to legal representation. He jailed journalists and critics who dared to speak out against him. In 1984, he passed his infamous "Decree 4," which criminalized the act of saying just about anything that could be construed as anti-Buhari. It is considered to be the worst anti-free speech law in all of Nigeria's recorded history. That same year, he ordered the kidnapping of Umaru Dikko, an outspoken political opponent in London - in an incident that led to a major, years-long diplomatic row between Nigeria and Britain that included the expulsion of Nigeria's top diplomats by the British Government. And then, fast forwarding to our current decade, there's the rather small issue of an International Criminal Court case pending against Buhari. It is alleged that during the 2011 presidential election, Buhari (who ran for president in that election as well) called on his supporters to "kill" their fellow Nigerians. And kill they did. Video and audio evidence supports claims that, on his order, Buhari's thugs slaughtered more than 800 innocent civilians. In attacks well-documented by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, Buhari devotees allegedly dragged families from their homes and butchered them en masse, raped women, and burned churches to the ground. The reason for the violence? Because Buhari lost an election - an election that was overwhelmingly and enthusiastically deemed to be a free and fair democratic triumph by international election observers. He lost, so he wanted blood. These are the facts. This is Buhari. It is a frightening prospect to imagine this man, with this resume, winning the election. Yet perhaps equally frightening, given what transpired in 2011, is the thought of what he will do if he loses. The Huffington http://google.com/ninstand/s/CBIw3q729xo |
Politics / Re: Zahra Buhari Murders English Language, Again by kahanma(m): 8:21pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
AkinEgba: God bless you. |
Politics / Re: So Gen Buhari Has Just A WASC Certificate For Next Month's Election? (see Photo) by kahanma(m): 6:40pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
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Politics / Re: So Gen Buhari Has Just A WASC Certificate For Next Month's Election? (see Photo) by kahanma(m): 9:58am On Jan 15, 2015 |
eleko1: You are so ignorance of what you are saying. What happen to proper reasoning? Is this all because of hate that you all can't differentiate between light and darkness? You guys should be careful of what you ask for cos even a ward councillor can't contest with only WAEC results talkless of a presidential candidate with just WAEC result? Can you even get a proper job with just WAEC? Answer me please... 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Buhari Forgot Osinbajo's Name During His Owerri Rally Today [VIDEO] by kahanma(m): 7:42am On Jan 13, 2015 |
Please was what he was vomiting from his mouth English cos I don't get it)) Just saying though. No hard feelings. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Hilarious: Buhari Posts Picture Upside Down On Twitter [photo] by kahanma(m): 1:59pm On Jan 05, 2015 |
tosin2013: You guys are all jokers and classified hypocrites. Was this not the same twitter of a thing you guys were making so much noise about as if Buhari is the first human on earth to open a twitter account. Now suddenly you know opening twitter is not what you want to chop? I wonder who is deceiving who.. Note: Ain't supporting anyone cos even Pdp have failed us. A 75 - year old man has nothing to offer in this modern day life. We need young and talented candidate to lead us. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: New Year Train Ride From Portharcourt To Enugu (Pics Inside) by kahanma(m): 10:05pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
slimfit1: That's when u get it wrong. I don't belong to any of them. If you wanna criticise, make it with some logical facts and not what you heard from someone alright. Be modernise with your argument. |
Travel / Re: New Year Train Ride From Portharcourt To Enugu (Pics Inside) by kahanma(m): 7:47pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
slimfit1: My friend shut the f***k up and learn to appreciate your own thing. That same locomotive trains are what great Russians are still using for interstate transportation. Criticise logically before I start looking for your a$$$.. |
Business / Re: Nigeria Overnight Rate Spikes, Naira Stabilises As CBN Curbs Liquidity by kahanma(m): 8:27am On Dec 07, 2014 |
Not bad. FTC.. Let's see how it goes. |
Autos / Re: I Help People Buy Cars From Cotonuo At Cheaper Rate...no Hidden Charges by kahanma(m): 10:05pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
can we talk? My email: kandyemah@gmail.com |
Autos / Re: For Sale BMW 5 Series 545i Limited Edition.... No Dent .milage 138072 by kahanma(m): 8:04pm On Nov 02, 2014 |
How much bro? |
Politics / Re: 2015: PDP Gives Jonathan 1-week Ultimatum To Declare Interest by kahanma(m): 4:35am On Oct 23, 2014 |
Am a neutral person with the zeal to make Nigeria a better place for everyone. Am a young man that believes in change. I don't have any godfather but I believe we can godfather ourselves I don't have the money to bribe you all but I have a vision that can bribe you all forever. There is nothing impossible. I believe the phrase that we were repeatedly told when we were very tender"you are the leaders of tomorrow" wasn't a mistake. That we are definitely the leaders of today. I stand for what I believe. If you are satisfied with the way the international body regards our dear country, if you are satisfied irrespective of the money we have, still millions of us still live with no good road, electricity, pipe borne water, good medical care, education, then please shut up. But if you are not satisfied, then we are on the same track. Let's come together all youths and take what is rightly ours.. We can't always sit behind our smartphones or computers to air out our griviancies. I challange you all to join me in this fight. If you are with me please let me know by sending me your facebook name thru my email, kandyemah@gmail.com We must start somewhere if we need the change to come. God bless us all. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Power Generation Drops By 1,000MW Due To Gas Pipeline Vandalism by kahanma(m): 10:20am On Oct 21, 2014 |
[quote author=berem post=27317452]The rains are almost gone so power has dropped by 1000MW. What exactly do you expect from a clueless government who only celebrate increase in electricity supply during the rainy season? Fresh Air! [/quote My friend stop talking rubbish do you understand? Do you think the government alone can solve the problem of Nigeria? Don't you know that each and every one of us need to work together in order to actualise the Nigeria we all want to see? Government are spending billions on one thing, you guys are vandalizing in the other hand, and by so doing, give the government more chance to embezzle our money.. 1 Like |
Autos / Re: Sparkling Used Nissan Murano... @ 800K @08084917622 by kahanma(m): 8:46am On Oct 18, 2014 |
What's wrong with the car? |
Politics / Re: Declaration is today: Buhari’s Loyalists by kahanma(m): 4:39am On Oct 16, 2014 |
engineerd: You and I know quite well that corruption didn't start today and it won't end tomorrow except you and I change our ways and do what's right, not for us but our country. Who among us here is not corrupt? If you want what's best for our country, let's bring in someone unknown, someone extra into power and let's see if that change we all have been waiting for won't come. |
Politics / Re: Declaration is today: Buhari’s Loyalists by kahanma(m): 7:26pm On Oct 15, 2014 |
Gbawe: I challange you to come out for an open debate. Prove to all of us that this current administration hasn't done more than what his predecessors did for over 3 decades.. I don't stand for anybody but the truth. You think is all about writing craps you don't even know about? Nonsense. 5 Likes |
Autos / Re: BMW 328I Sports For Sale by kahanma(m): 5:59pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Price? |
Health / Re: US Sends Medical Experts To Study How Nigeria Tamed Ebola by kahanma(m): 10:25am On Oct 02, 2014 |
godofwar666: I knw in my heart that NIGERIA will Rule the World soon That will only happen when we stop the 'am the majority thing' drop all tribal differences and think as one nation. Nigeria is blessed. I believe I can lead Nigeria to its desired destination). So be ready to give me a chance when the time comes.. God bless us all. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: A Mayor and 300 bokoharam fighters arrested by Cameroon Army by kahanma(m): 5:01pm On Oct 01, 2014 |
Oklander: Election is near so success against boko is here, And when campaign starts, Jona will be like...I handled security issues taking BH for xmple!!! ...Well played script, well played. If not Jonathan, who else then handled it? Or is it you ...? Just asking though. |
Travel / Re: Pictures Of Air Conditioned Pedestrian Bridge In Port Harcourt. by kahanma(m): 5:40pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
My question is, why are Nigerian roads always brown in color? |
Politics / Re: STELLA WONDER - Remodelled Lagos Airport’s Air-conditioners Fail, Roof Leaks by kahanma(m): 8:42am On Sep 22, 2014 |
No need blaming Stella Oduah because even if you invest 100billion dollars in that airport, It will still be as terrible as its always been. You know why? Because is Lagos. |
Politics / Re: STELLA WONDER - Remodelled Lagos Airport’s Air-conditioners Fail, Roof Leaks by kahanma(m): 8:40am On Sep 22, 2014 |
No need blaming Stella Oduah because even if you invest 100billion dollars in that airport, It will still be as terrible as its always been, because why? It is in Lagos period. |
Investment / Re: EU Earmarks €600m For Nigeria's Power Sector, Food Security by kahanma(m): 6:05am On Sep 19, 2014 |
MrKnowitall: This is what I call colonialism round two. They are coming back for the leftovers. How do you call this colonization? They are simply expanding their market force with respect to the crisis between Russia, the west and Europe. Russia is also seriously thinking of diverting their market force from Europe to Latin America and Africa. So I don't see anything like colonization there. Speaking as an international business manager 2 Likes |
Education / Re: Ebola Kit For School Children; Nothing Nigerians Will Not Sell by kahanma(m): 2:56pm On Sep 18, 2014 |
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Politics / Re: TB Joshua Shares Clearer Pics Of "Strange Aircraft" That "Caused Building Crash" by kahanma(m): 5:46am On Sep 18, 2014 |
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Career / Re: Make A Minimum Of 500$ From Home... 100$ Sure by kahanma(m): 1:10pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
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Career / Re: Make A Minimum Of 500$ From Home... 100$ Sure by kahanma(m): 12:25pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
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Romance / Re: The Nigerian Woman And The Challenge Of Finding Mr. Right by kahanma(m): 11:39am On Sep 17, 2014 |
Greetings brothers and sisters! Can somebody please tell me how to open a thread on this forum.. |
Romance / Re: Beauty Of Sex After Marriage(pics)...NL Ladies change by kahanma(m): 8:55am On Sep 16, 2014 |
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Politics / Re: CAN President Caught Importing Arms From Southafrica by kahanma(m): 8:54am On Sep 16, 2014 |
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