₦airaland Forum

Buhari is not good at speaking in public, he is very uninspiring, no charisma.

Certificates please

Amaechi should have imported people from Rivers to make this crowd impressive, am disappointed at APC strategist.

Mogidi:
[size=15pt]Some of GEJ's achievements.[/size]

EDUCATION
1. 125 Almajiri Schools in 13 Northern States
2. 27 Special girls school
3. 34 new NCE awarding institutions
4. 101 Presidential Special Scholarship for Innovation and development
5. 10 Million increase in Basic education enrolment (UBEC)
6. 75% Increase in O'Level credit pass in Math and English
7. 100 Innovation Enterprise Institutions licensed
8. 7000 lecturers sponsored for post graduate studies home and abroad
9. 51 Polytechnic laboratories rehabilitated
10. Doubled increase on Education allocation
11. 104 candidates scaled the final hurdle (First Class Graduates) for Presidential scholarship award and were asked to apply to study in any of the top 25 universities in the world approved for the scheme for their PhD.
12. When GEJ assume power in 2010 98% of students that sat for NECO failed to make 5 credits including mathematics and English, as at 2013 70% of students that sat for NECO make 5 credits including maths and English.
13. All states of the federation without a federal university had one each during GEJ Government and they are listed below (12 New Federal Universities). Imagine Number of jobs created for both academic and non-academic staffs and percentage of awaiting students fixed into these schools (Note: 9 out of these 12 universities are in Northern Nigeria).
 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State. —North Central.
 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State. ——-North Central.
 Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.– North East.
 Federal University, Wakari, Taraba State. —-North East.
 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.-North West.
 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State.——-North West.
 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. —South South.
 Federal University, Ndufe-Alike, Ebonyi State.-South East.
 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State.——-South West.
 Federal University Gashua, Yobe State —-North East.
 Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi state.——-North West.
 Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State.——-North West.

TRANSPORTATION
Rail Transport:
14. Revitalisation of the railway sector resulting into annual volume of people moved by April 2014 to be 5Million against 1Million of people moved prior to GEJ government.
15. Completed the reconstruction of Lagos-Kano Railway Line that was moribund for many years with no single train movement for 15years but GEJ fixed it in 1year.
16. Kaduna Railway Line is at 85% completion
17. Improvement in rail transportation by a pilot scheme of AC fitted trains in Lagos.
18. Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line abandoned for over 30years is at about 90% completion.
19. Other rail way under construction are:
 Lagos-Kano Rail
 Kano-Maiduguri, under construction
 Lagos-Portharcourt Under construction:
 Kaduna-Abuja
 Abuja Standard Gauge Rail axis
Road Transportation
20. The following roads are getting the attention of federal government.
 Apapa - Oshodi Expressway (Undergoing Construction)
 Benin-Ore-Sagamu Highway (Completed Benin-Ore, Sagamu Ongoing)
 Enugu-Portharcourt Dual carriage way (Undergoing Construction)
 Kano - Maiduguri Road (Undergoing Dualisation)
 Abuja-Abaji-Lokoja Road (Undergoing Dualisation)
 Onitsha-Owerri Road (Completed)
 Vom-Manchok Road (Completed)
 Onitsha Head Bridge - Flyover (Ojukwu Gateway) [Completed by Gov Obi did and got federal refund]
 Onitsha - Enugu Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Lokoja - Benin Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Under Reconstruction after 30years)
 Mokwa-Bida Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Akure-Ilesha Road (Under Reconstruction)
 East-West Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Enugu- Abakaliki- Cross River Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Ogoja - Ikom Road (Under Reconstruction)
 Vandekiya-Obudu Road (Under Reconstruction)
 The Second Niger Bridge was concessioned to Juluis Berger and massive early works have commenced
 Massive construction is ongoing on Lokko-Owetto bridge across River Benue.
Air Transport/ Aviation
21. National Aviation Master plan and Road map was developed and is being implemented
22. Air Safety - INSTALLATION of cutting age navigational aids and Instruments Landing Systems, including runway lights and Total Radar Coverage (TRACON)
23. Airport Infrastructure - For the first time in three decades, ALL 22 federally owned airports are being remodelled and renovated
24. Cargo Airport - 16 airports close to nation's food baskets designed to transport perishables.
25. New Terminal for 5 International Airports at Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu.
26. Certification - US Category 1 Certification attained.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
27. Under GEJ, Nigeria has three automobile industries manufacturing vehicles already, Innoson in Nnewi, Peaugeot in Kaduna and Nissan in Lagos. Kia and Toyota are already working on their assembly Plants in Lagos while there is an indication that about 30 car manufacturing companies has signified interests.
28. Nigeria exports cement after becoming self-sufficient of our local demand (this is a feat that was not achieved for many decades).

AGRICULTURE
29. Rice production rose from 1.5Metric Ton from 2010 to 3.5Metric Tons in 2013
30. Nigeria became world leader in cassava production.
31. Nigeria food import reduced by 500Million per annum
32. 6Million farmers now assess fertilizers through the e-wallet systems and this now helps government to cut N50Billion annually from corrupt middlemen.

NATIONAL PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT
33. GEJ government introduced the green wall initiative to tackle desertification in the Northern part of Nigeria by planting 6,720,000 trees so far in 10 northern states.
34. UN Statistics shows that life expectancy in Nigeria before GEJ government was 47yrs and the statistics present figure shows it is 52% (If government takes the blame of everything in a nation then it should also takes commendation of anything in the nation)
35. Time to clear goods in Nigerian Ports before GEJ introduced reforms is 38days as at 2009 but it has been reduced to 7days.
INFORMATION/ TECHNOLOGY
36. Established 266 public access venues for ICT in 2013.
37. Established 156 Rural IT Centres and 110 community communication centres so far.

ECONOMY
38. 3 Billion Naira grant given to Nollywood to encourage their contribution to National GDP.
39. At 7% GDP Growth, Nigeria economy is one of the fastest growing in the world and the biggest in Africa.
40. Value of stocks in the Nigerian stock exchange as at 2009 was N9.92Trillion but as at December 2013 the value of Nigerian stock is N13.23Trillion
41. As at 2013 ending the value of Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria is $7Billion making Nigeria the number one recipient of foreign direct investment in Africa.
42. Nigeria became biggest economy in African overtaking South Africa.
43. Wall street journal adjudged Nigeria as No 1 destination of foreign investors in the world rating Nigeria with 29.57% of total world FDI, Argentina is 2nd while Vietnam came 3rd.
44. Inflation rate before GEJ came to power is 15% presently inflation rate is 9%
45. Volume of imported rice consumed in Nigeria cut down by almost 50% (This has made naira to circulate within the country better) and 100% of rice eaten in aso rock is made in Nigeria.
46. Non-Oil Revenue accrued to government before GEJ government stood at N843Billion but in 2013 Non-oil revenue stood at N1.34Trillion.

HOUSING/ WELFARE
47. Mortgage - The Nigerian Mortgage Refinancing Corporation was set up to enable 200,000 affordable mortgages within 5 years at affordable interest rate.
48. Over 61,000 housing units have been built in six geographical zones.

SPORTS
49. African Nations Cup (last won in 1994)
50. Fifa U-17 (Last won in 2007)
51. Word Athletic Championship 4 medals (No medal since 2000)

POWER/ ELECTRICITY
52. Privatised PHCN and Power Generating Plants undergoing constructions in different
states.
53. Power generation increased from 2,200MegaWatt to 7,000MegaWatt installed capacity and Nigeria presently generates about 4500MegaWatt.

LEADERSHIP STYLE
54. GEJ has no foreign account, no property aboard and all his kids/ wards school here in Nigeria.
55. Gender friendly government by encouraging the 35% affirmative for women in government.
 Appointed about 10 female ministers
 First Female Chief Justice of Nigeria
 Female Head of Court of Appeal
 Female Acting Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria
 Female DG of Nigerian Stock Exchange etc
 Removing the bar of admitting female into Nigeria Defence Academy (Now we will have female armoured tank drivers, female Para-troopers, Jumpers, and so on)
56. Encouragement of youth participation in government with relatively young members of executive cabinet (Average age of 50s) with young ministers like Dr. Nurudeen Mohammed who is the minister of state for foreign affairs (born 20th August 1976 and he is the youngest minister in Nigeria since return to democracy), Tamuno Danagogo who is the minister of sports.

Yet people ask what he has done, you have to be blind not to see his achievements.

Am impressed with the turn out, pdp taking the fight to APC in their backyard.

I had same thoughts when I saw mend endorsing Buhari.

Unibenstudent:
The General,my mentor

Do you know the meaning of mentor or the act of "mentoring"?


Try and search dictionary meanings of words before using them. Buhari could not have been your adviser, master, guide, preceptor, those are the synonyms of mentor.

Pinnacle:
Thanks God that his rival brought twitter to Nigeria.

And he would have decreed it illegal if he was still head of state.

He said strategic places such as churches, recreation spots, federal highways and all forms of gathering places would have security beefed up around them.

Boko haram coming to a church near you

Believe this and believe anything.

APC should have nominated Fashola and any other northerner, Buhari is as dead as dodo.

donmalcolm21:
If you are telling Fayose then the question should be "Tinubu why are you turning Lagosians to almajiri with rice and Ororo."

Very true, Tinubu is doing same in Lagos.

Eziachi:
Again, another simply information that should be common to you. Austerity measures was introduced by the Shagari's governement as a pre condition from the IMF and world bank before they can loan them more money.
This ipad generation are supposed to be well informed, right?


Buhari refused to take further international monetary loans, with their harsh economic conditions, which Babangida himself reverse even after a waste of time debate where Nigerians across the board rejected any further IMF loans

The source I quoted was encyclopaedia Britannica, you derided the NY Times, you're now casting doubts on encyclopaedia Britannica, where do you get your own news?

Dumbo, the sentences are in concurrent. Gosh! not real 100 years.
Where did you get this iinformation, 1. That Awwal Ibrahim was his friend? Ibrahim was one of the oldest politicians at the time and the total budget of his state throughout his tenure was probably lower than what you have just quoted that he stole, which was a rabid nonsense. Ask your daddy again, if he knew, he will tell you that the politicians of that era stole in hundreds or thousand, not in millions as today, due to factors like the Naira power in those days.
The only politician caught at the time with huge sum was Alhaji Barkin Zuwo of Kano and it was hundreds of thousands, not even a million.

The information Awwal stole £14million is widely available on the internet in case you plan to search for it. But going by your previous summation I doubt you're interested in real facts, your own facts only.

ProffT01:
For years now, I've being hearing this words from people, groups and leaders from the northern part of this country: We need a change! Give us a chance then, the terrorist attacks will be a thing of the past.
Such assertions has kept me wondering on the sponsors and perpetrators of such bastadised acts!
Please, why would someone say that if he becomes the president of this country the insurgency will be over?
#GEJ2015

Am curious to know also. How does the person plan on resolving the boko haram issue if not for "insider" knowledge?

atlwireles:
Yes, Shargari asked immigrants without papers to leave, and it was done in an human way. Buhari, also asked immigrants to leave,the way the policy was implemented became an humanitarian disaster, which made headlines across the globe.. The New York times article is from May 1985. So, what are you trying to spin here.

Thank you, I don't think the NY Times would wait several years to report a story.

Eziachi:
Never mind New York times, this is a fact a nursery school pupil in Nigeria should know. It was Shagari's govt that deported the migrants mainly Ghana nationals.

Expelled first by Shagari but the policy was reinforced by Buhari. That article was published by NY times in May 1985, the NY Times couldn't have waited that long to report what happened 2yrs previous.

Eziachi:
Business mogul, whats that? What does his business produce or manufacture? What services was it that his businesses known for? Only newspaper Concord was his only genuine business, which he setup to fight Awolowo and Tribune and for his presidential ambition under the flag of NPN but was cut down by Umaru Dikko and Shinkafi.
Concord folded when they ban importation of paper print materials. The rest of his business is contracts through ITT and we all knew what that stood for.

You failed to give a reason why you think Abiola would have jubilated and the same Abiola was overwhemingly voted for in the 1993 election. This supposed misdeeds by Abiola is known only to you or what? I think I've read somewhere the ITT contracts were from Murtala, Abiola was a rich man before joining the NPN, no? Did Abiola become rich whist member of NPN or he made his money before joining NPN?

omenka:
Typical. Anyone who opposes Jonathan is an ab.oki. Some of you are just too dumb I wonder how people around you cope with you.

Am from Delta state and would you mind if I ask your state of origin? Probably irrelevant to the debate, just morbid curiosity if you like.

Eziachi:
Unless your daddy is a liar. The only people that jubilated were crooks always around any government of the day like Abiola. Or pick pockets at Ojuelegba who had been put out of business because orderliness give no room for them to work.

Was Abiola convicted of any looting? I think research would prove he was a business mogul and not a government minister at the time you referred to above.

In advance environment, most people of your age are well read, researchers and hence better informed and not fed by barber shop gossip and took it as fact.

Since you've done your research, why not prove the verifiable facts above wrong with your own findings?

This gives credence to what I said above. Because if you have bordered to research, this was done by the Shagari government and that is where the phrase Ghana must go came from.

from NY Times
EXPELLED FOREIGNERS POURING OUT OF NIGERIA By The Associated Press
Published: May 5, 1985

LAGOS, Nigeria, May 4— Thousands of illegal aliens, carrying mattresses, clothing and cooking utensils, poured back across the borders to their homelands today, ordered out by Nigeria's military rulers.

The foreigners had been attracted to Nigeria in part by an oil boom in the 1970's, but now the West African nation has deep economic problems and an increasing crime rate, which it attributes in large measure to the immigrants.
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/world/expelled-foreigners-pouring-out-of-nigeria-by-the-associated-press.html

omenka:
[size=13pt]Wanna see jubilation, wait until 14th Feb 2015 [/size]when Jonathan is kicked out of Aso Rock!! You wouldn't need any "research" to draw your conclusions.

Nigerians are simply fed up with the status quo. Jonathan has bungled every single opportunity handed to him on a silver platter to write his name in gold in the chronicles of this nation.

Jonathan's defeat is as certain as my next bottle of JD in the next one hour!

I like your optimism but what if Buhari doesn't win? In 2011 800 people died.

acenazt:
mtcheeeeew Tank heads oya post Oga Gej's

This is just for Nairaland's archiving of history.

[size=15pt]Why Babangida overthrew, detained me — Buhari[/size]

ormer military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, has spoken up on the high-wired intrigues that, in 1985, terminated his barely two-year-old government, blaming his ouster on an attempt to fire Ibrahim Babangida, the then army chief, and Aliyu Gusau, the army intelligence chief.

Mr. Buhari, a retired General, said he had tabled proposal for the retirement of Mr. Gusau, the Director of Military Intelligence and a close ally of Mr. Babangida’s, and it became clear to Mr. Babangida he could be the next target.

The move alerted Mr. Babangida who soon mobilized the military and forced the Buhari regime out, before detaining Mr. Buhari for three years, the retired general said in a rare interview with the Sun newspaper published weekend.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/112414-why-babangida-overthrew-detained-me-buhari.html

General Ibrahim Babangida's Coup Speech August 27 , 1985

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.


Regrettably, it turned out that Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was too rigid and uncompromising in his attitudes to issues of national significance. Efforts to make him 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.


Major-General Tunde 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.


The ousted military 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.


The realisation of the Organisation of African Unity of the Lagos Plan of Action for self-sufficiency and constructive co-operation in Africa shall be our primary pursuit.


The Economic Community of West African States must be reborn with the view to achieving the objective of regional integration. The problems of drought-stricken areas of Africa will be given more attention and sympathy, and our best efforts will be made to assist in their rehabilitation within the limits of our resources. Our membership of the United Nations Organisation will be made more practical and meaningful. The call for a new International Economic Order which lost its momentum in the face of the debt crisis will be made once again.


Nigeria hereby makes a renewed request to the Non-Aligned Movement to regroup and reinvigorate its determination to restructure the global economic system, while we appeal to the industrialized nations to positively consider the debt plight of the developing countries and assist in dealing with the dangers that face us. We shall remain members of the various multilateral institutions and inter-governmental organisations which we belong to and do what must be done to enhance the membership and participation within them.


Fellow Nigerians, this country has had since independence a history mixed with turbulence and fortune. We have witnessed our rise to greatness, followed with a decline to the state of a bewildered nation. Our human potentials have been neglected, our natural resources put to waste. A phenomenon of constant insecurity and overbearing uncertainty has become characteristic of our national existence.


My colleagues and I are determined to change the course of history. This government is determined to unite this country. We shall not allow anything to obstruct us. We recognise that a government, be it civilian or military, needs the consent of the people to govern if it is to reach its objective. We do not intend to rule by force. At the same time, we should not be expected to submit to unreasonable demands. Fundamental rights and civil liberties will be respected, but their exercise must not degenerate into irrational expression nor border on subversion.


The War Against Indiscipline will continue, but this time, in the minds and conduct of Nigerians, and not by way of symbolism or money-spending campaigns.


This government, on its part, will ensure that the leadership exhibits proper example. Criticisms of actions and decisions taken by us will be given necessary attention and where necessary changes made in accordance with what is expected of us.


Let me reiterate what we said in 1984: This generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria. We must all stay and salvage it together. This time it shall be pursued with deeper commitment and genuine sincerity.


There is a lot of work to be done by every single Nigerian. Let us all dedicate ourselves to the cause of building a strong, united and viable nation for the sake of our own lives and the benefits of posterity.

Finally, I wish to commend the members of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police for their mature conduct during the change.


I thank you all for your co-operation and understanding.


God bless Nigeria.

[size=15pt]Why People Jubilated When Buhari Was Overthrown[/size]

Have you always wondered (ask your dad) why people jubilated when Buhari was overthrown in 1985?
No need to wonder any more, these are some of the reasons people went on the streets after his removal. It took pains for me to research so we can catalogue and list the real reasons he was overthrown. Am sure this would help people my age group who were too young or were not born then.

Here are my findings

[size=15pt]1.[/size]Soured Nigeria’s relations with Britain and neighbouring countries by ordering the brutal expulsion of 700,000 West African immigrants

[size=15pt]2.[/size]Summarily dismissed 30,000 soldiers who were mainly Southerners and Middle beltans but left Lt.Col Mohammed Aliyu Gusau intact when he knew Aliyu was operating an import license scam.

[size=15pt]3.[/size]Abuse of human rights:------- It was so bad that the Nigerian Bar Association stopped their lawyers from participating in the charade dubbed "the Nuremberg tribunals". Once you're summoned to the tribunal, consider yourself a prisoner.

[size=15pt]4.[/size]Buhari promulgated Decree 4 on his first day in the job as head of state. It basically means you criticize the government you go to prison, end of story.

[size=15pt]5.[/size]All the the senior positions in the SMC were occupied by northern Muslims (SMC is like present day senate and HOR)

[size=15pt]6.[/size]Decree 2 of 1984 (Detention of Persons Decree).....It basically allows the president to arrest anybody it wants.

[size=15pt]7.[/size]Economy-----Insurmountable economic problems plagued the Buhari regime as petroleum prices collapsed in the face of expanding foreign debt. Buhari instituted austerity measures that caused severe hardship to the average Nigerian. In addition, political corruption continued unabated, with politicians escaping to Western countries with millions of dollars in government money. From Encyclopaedia Britannica

[size=15pt]8.[/size]Rigidity----- Does not listen to other opinions hence Babangida said this when he overthrew Buhari: Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was too rigid and uncompromising in his attitudes to issues of national significance.

[size=15pt]9.[/size]Jailing of opponents or perceived enemies. Sam Mbakwe 100-year jail, Ambrose Ali 75yrs, Lateef Jakande 100yrs and Pa Ajasin. Pa Adekunle Ajasin was tried, found innocent, tried again and still found innocent, and Buhari just decided enough was enough and jailed him anyhow. But curiously his friend Awwal Ibrahim – the highly corrupt governor of Niger State who was arrested at Heathrow airport with £14 million was only placed under house arrest.,

The End
[size=15pt]10.[/size] 20months after taking power, Nigerians and the military had grown tired and impatient with his dictatorship and the rest is history as they say.
After watching the evening news with people he thought were his friends, Majors Dangiwa Umar, Lawan Gwadabe, Abdulmumuni Aminu and Sambo Dasuki rose and pulled their pistols. One of them said: Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, on behalf of the Nigerian people, I hereby declare you arrested for crimes against the Nigerian people.

In conclusion, Buhari had lots of good policies and came with good intention but his downfall was intransigence. Not listening to other people's opinion in a diverse nation like Nigeria, he was not a unifier.

A vote for Buhari is a wasted vote, he can't rule, he wasn't destined to rule.

ommo:
SO MYOPIC!!!!!! Did you think [/b]before you spate out whats above? [b]UNSCRUPULOUS EDUCATED ILLITERATE must you always result to name calling!!! And if you care to know, i'm not APC. [b]SHIT[/b][font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font] of a thing!

Who cares if you're cpc, just make your points already.

ogb5:
Son it is a pity you think this way.

Look again at the highlighted part of your post. If you vote Buhari because his terrorist supporters are killing people what will happen if between 2015 and 2019 the south south folks decide to continually bomb away all the oil installations and force the nation into economic crisis. You will vote a south south man then in 2019 to stop the bombing?

What now happens if between 2019 and 2023 with a south south man in power, due to your vote, the North now resume the killing and the south west decide to add their own flavour by closing down all the banks continously asking for their son to be president? who will you vote for in 2023?

Say no to terrorism, Say no to Blackmail, Say No to Buhari

A terrorist can never get my vote

my own thoughts too.

Fashola said he only needed one term but he stayed for 8yrs. Its all politics and they're all say the same, even Buhari said he won't contest again in 2015, he is still there now.

Politics of money, sadly the one with the richest purse always win.