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On the economy, he said it was wrong to blame the President for the falling oil prices in the world market, a challenge which he said had made Buhari lay emphasis on economic diversification.

Thought he wanted to stabilize the price of oil while campaigning or he did not say that too?

Listening to the interview yesterday, I was waiting to hear than some Soldiers took some ballot papers to thumb print. He stated clearly that Opposition members were arrested which is very possible but all of it gave Ekiti pple the required atmosphere without interference.

It was real drama when Ifeanyi Uba called in to ask Dr Aluko directly and he simply muttered it must have been him. Meanwhile, he spoke before Ifeanyi Uba call like he met him face to face to pick the money.

He talked of raising teams to review each local govt and know the chances of PDP. I think this is the least the PDP must do as a serious party that wants to win.

He mentioned 2 Million USD for Primaries in Ekiti? This was a primary no one contested against Fayose.

The Dr Aluko I know, he can do anything when it does not favour him.

I have said again and again that all monies being probed is GEJ's security vote which is within his discretion as the President to utilize. Unfortunately such votes exist in the country and at all level of Executive position.

We are putting together alll the monies being charged to see if there was a 2.1B USD missing. So far, we know of 2B naira to AIT, 400M to Metuh, aabout 200M to Jafaru Isa, about 1B to Baffarawa and about 1b to some others. All of these is far less than 10B naira.

Who appropriated 2.1B USD for arms? Is it arms purchase alone the NSA handles? I think this govt is probing largely the Security Vote of GEJ. A governor of the 2nd poorest state of Nigeria takes 100M as Security vote monthly which he uses as he wills provided he feels that can facilitate securiity at one level or the other.
What is the security vote of Nigerian President and is it different from the monies given out? If yes, give us proof of GEJ's Security vote and that it is different from all the monies being probed.
For me, time is going and PMB is still scratching head.
Let's get to work and make Naija great.

Who appropriated 2.1B USD for arms? Is it arms purchase alone the NSA handles? I think this govt is probing largely the Security Vote of GEJ. A governor of the 2nd poorest state of Nigeria takes 100M as Security vote monthly which he uses as he wills provided he feels that can facilitate securiity at one level or the other.
What is the security vote of Nigerian President and is it different from the monies given out? If yes, give us proof of GEJ's Security vote and that it is different from all the monies being probed.
For me, time is going and PMB is still scratching head.
Let's get to work and make Naija great. I did not put 'great again' for a germaine reason

Is this really from APC?

The Owner of CNN who was made from owning this station currently worth 2.2B USD.

All the loot being reviewed for Dansuki's office is about 2.1B USD out of which he gave to almost all the PEP's in Nigeria.

Ted Turner - Forbes (www​.forbes.com/profile/ted-turner/)

Simple check on the Internet is all APC needs and @ this rate the hope of a possible CHANGE is bleak

All we need is an increased economic activities with export as its end product to generate FX thats meets the local needs of Nigerians and the pressure on Naira will vanish. If we remain import dependent economy, it will only go further down.

We had some good alternatives to increase our FX earnings in the banking expansion of 2007-2009 but unfortunately we got a CBN governor with zero urge for business but vigour to over-regulate the whole space which we are still paying for today.

Just imagine if the likes of Akingbola has gotten a warning to ensure all toxic loans are regularized within 12 months or Atuche with the same marching order would have yielded a better result while the brands (PHB/INTERCONTINENTAL) attract FDIs among other benefits.

The country will stabilize with increased spending by govt (6 Trillion for a start is not bad) with an eye on inflation @ the same time.

Nigeria's handlers (from President down) need to understand all factors that are external but very influential to the outcome of every policy and handle them cautiously.

seunmsg:
I want to believe the president is taking his time to ensure investigation is fully concluded before moving against him. The CBN governor can only be removed upon an addressed by the president to the senate when a clear case of gross misconduct is established.

We need to be sure you guys were not just from Mars. Who was the CBN governor for the most part of GEJ's term? When did Emefiele Assume office that he will resign for monies disbursed by CBN even when he was not there?

We better thank goodness Sanusi is out of the scene before the oil doom era or else, he would have used all our foreign reserve to defend the Naira. He did 2b USD within a week while there as governor of CBN.

I expected nothing less from BRF. Someone who could toll a bridge within a state won't toll connecting roads? The policy of FG to scrap the tolls was premised on the fact that N1.50 tax is included in the template used in calculating the final Fuel cost every driver pays (another double taxation)

We are taking note

This guy never wake up from his sleep ehn? He is still dreaming GEJ is still in power. Stop all the castigations and let's fix the 'broken' country as claimed by APCist as if PDP were the ones that determined the oil price.

Wait a minute, PMB said during the campaigns he will fix the price of crude. He should move it to 300USD/Barrel jare and all the chunk of the issue will be addressed.

ALL we are saying......

From the Nation? I expect more than this. Infact Soldiers must have thumbprinted sef

If Dansuki got acknowledgements, why don't you ask the officer that signed the acknowledgement to provide what he confirm delivered?

This is a case of Shadow Chasing

kaffy4tope:
I'm a Buhari fan...but this is way too bad for our democracy.


Wailing wailers go come bash this thread soon na...this baba dey fall hand jawe

Guy, the kids have no choice of who their parents will be and cannot hold them down on that basis.

wirinet:
It is only dumb people that takes fayose serious. This is someone that swears Buhari would die in office.

So Fayose and PDP would tell us that they were unaware that Okonjo Iweala had to borrow in the last few Months of the last administration in order to pay salaries.

Here is a reminder:-

To remain objective, we have to consider maany things. Bubu has not started any project and we are getting it this low. What will happen when govt is fully formed and there are many things to do(including overheads)

GEJ was winding ddown his Administration when we paid this low.

Just laughing at the fact that bail out which is a loan from CBN is seen as a grant by Garba Shehu.

I know we will pull through

Just wondering when this propaganda Party talk reality and stop speaking without thinking.

They told us their 'Pa' Buhari had no house before election but within few days, he has over a billion naira building in FCT.

Since they started @ the centre, what has happened to Naija Economy?

In rivers, how did Amaechi spennd all the funds he got before election from the House?

How have APC really faired in governance since May?

No spark to make one stand for APC in any way I beg.

Dbestmax:
Wike the parrot..with Amaechi getting stronger I think Peterside Wud stand a better chance at ds point since d stupid Wike has refused to work with his head but his mouth…

Are you saying they will be stronger and rig the election? Wike is popular to the grassroots in Rivers and that is where the power lies.

Kim is seen as hot not because of her dress sense but she display the inner wear which Jolade Ekeinde no fit try.

There are millions of women with Jolade and Kim's figure but what makes the diff is those displays of flesh

benedictnsi:
Truth be told..... It's a nice apartment....

But she needs a man that will teach her how to be frugal in spending........ I guess she just wanted to draw attention with this though I know she can afford it.

It's good to keep a standard though°°°°°°°

Frugality in the face of a property @ Banana Island. If she decide to let that same property go in one year, she will rake close to 1B. Property in Lagos of today like oil well and if there is no Natural or govt issues, it is the best thing to have.

All this English is inconsequential. Answer just these simple questions;

Where is the over 40 billion of Rivers Savings taken shortly before the elections to fix major roads in Rivers? Which contractor was mobilized and which account were they paid into? It's been less than 1 year since this happened, where is the road exactly?

Like his counterpart (Fashola) who claimed 'I do not sign cheques' as if Cheque is synonymous to approval.

Others include a multi-billion naira mansionette at Plot 23 Olusegun Aina Street, Parkview, Lagos and a multi-
billion naira 25 storey building at Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

I don't know any 25 storey building on Akin Adesola ooooo
I think this is another 'Makaba' dance

rusher14:
Who said he had no house in Abuja before the elections?

That we read gossip online articles doesn't make the news gospel.

By the way, what matters is what you include in your CCB forms.

Anyone can say anything until documentation becomes imperative.

Perhaps you are right, Saraki may have lived beyond the Radar had he laid his head low. However , he refused to and decided to be in the limelight.

With the limelight comes scrutiny and there, he appears to have failed woefully.

He has not even had the courage to repudiate the charges before him. That says a lot.

Those that are goading him on are not telling him about the potential jail time if he refuses to tap out.

No clemency and no likelihood of presidential pardon.

Bode George might be useful this moment in time.

It is deceit to run an election where you know information given to Nigerians are wrong and you simply look away because it is to your favour. Infact, it is a deliberate Corrupt practise.

In some developed world which APC painted to be their model for Nigeria, such President would have come under heavy hammer.

rusher14:
Olisa Metuh come on now.

The question that should be asked is if it is political?

Really??

Not whether he is guilty?

Is this your party's stance or your personal opinion?

If this is the Party’s stance then it's little wonder you are now the opposition.

You are free to stand behind any candidate of your choice but it says a lot about your ethics and morals as a party when guilt is thrown to the dogs.

If this is your cloak and dagger response as you plan to occupy the leadership of the house through subterranean maneuvering, then we'll see how it pans out.

All in all, sad commentary from a party spokesperson.

Who is not guilty of them all? How did a man without aa house in Abuja before election now have one after he became President? Is it possible to walk without your head shaking (knowingly or unknowinglly)?

Like Saraki said the obvious, 'I am standing trial because I am the Senate President' Where then is the freedom to realize dreams in the New Nigeria promised by the APC?

Is it risky working wiith a PEP and even a President at that?
He has. Staarted againabi? This was how he became too strict with the miitary boys that he becaame open to coup.

The economic rreality not withstanding, perks of office iss never illlegal.

If he like, he should stop paying them Salaries cos they work in the Vila.

Did Jonathan gave all? Did Jesus gave all?
Our Lord has many sides and we cannot exhaust hiss virtues which we all strive to meet.

In the context of what Fayose said, it is not blasphemy in anyway.

All the best to Nigeria and Yes, Nigeria is our home, we ain't running anywhere. Govt will come and another will go. Just do ur best and leave rest is the rule of the game

ORACLE1975:
I must say I like the bold move of the Jonathan Ministers because from my humble but candid observation, I think the APC has no
agenda and they represents a crop of old and failed politicians who are bereft
of leadership ideas and experiences. Each time I read news from Nigeria, I am
appalled by the arrogant insinuations of the APC and its bad mouthing the
Jonathan administration, even though it is no longer in power. This APC
strategy is one clear characteristic of poor and inexperienced leadership.
While I am not a politician and would never want to be, I would very much love
to contribute my quota to develop Nigeria when I come home. I want APC to learn
from great leaders like the pragmatic and resilient Barack Obama. When Obama
came to power in 2008, the US economy was so bad that it was in deep recession.
The magnitude of such economic disaster impacted the whole global economy that
it plunged into a level as bad as the great depression. Obama did not rule by
making Bush a reference point at every instances or wasting his time conducting
any probe of the Bush administration. Instead, he tackled the problems he met
head long. It is to Obama's credit that the world was steered out of recession
and the global economy became flamboyant once again. Unemployment rate in the
US is now 5.2% down from 9.1% when Obama took power. Even at this present time
when global oil prices have fallen, and big economies like Russia and China are
seeing their surpluses turn to deficit, the US can boast of having one of the
strong economy in the world. The lesson is simple: good leaders do not look for
scapegoats for their own failures. They do not continue pointing accusing
fingers each time reality stare them on the face. They instead put plugs to contain
the problems and stop them from getting worse. The present Nigerian leadership
seems not to know the problem facing the nation. They dont seem to have ideas. The
only ideas they seem to have is how to demonize PDP and cast aspersions on the
people who served the country in the last administration. Noise making, we all
know, cannot solve problems. Noises about stolen funds and waiting until the
funds are recovered before one can start ruling is cheap blackmail. When Buhari
came to power years back, among the problems he said he is fighting was
nepotism. But nepotism of sort is what Nigeria is seeing from his current appointments.
The President should roll out his agenda and his plans to make Nigeria great
even with the limited resources he met on ground. His ability to start working
and not talking about money that has already been spent, will engrave his name
in the annals of history. We Nigerians both home and in diaspora are ready to
work with him. Throwing muds and casting aspersions all the time is getting too
boring and stale, and is a sign of rascality, ineptitude, and an area boy
approach to politicking. It is only in Nigeria and Africa that such leadership
trait is lauded as an achievement. Dear President Buhari, history beckons on
you. Do not let people who have malice and hatred in their heart or axes to
grind drag you into their tirade. If you should be angry over anything, your
anger should be directed at audit Departments in all the Ministries and
parastatals where lootings took place. They earn fat salaries for doing no job,
and they drive shinny cars and live in luxurious homes, and now want you to abandon
your enormous job of governance and do their jobs of checking ledgers.
BUHARI PLEASE SETTLE DOWN.

Please 1M likes for this frank comment. I am of same opinion.
Let work commenceby setting an Agenda while probes continue.
If it takes 4 yrss to probe, will Bubu not set out for REAL DEVELOPMENTAL WORK?

cramjones:
A few days ago I told nairalanders about the meeting I sat in with President Buhari. My brothers and sisters, if you missed out on that article titled Intense/fearful Revelation From My Meeting With PMB - Cramjones https://www.nairaland.com/2509817/intense-fearful-revelation-meeting-pmb

Please read it. This is just a tip of the iceberg. You will be shocked when you see the breakdown of how Dezieani under the watch of GEJ diverted at least $9 billion to different foreign accounts. Do you think it is a coincidence that GEJ met Buhari a few days ago? Do you think it is a coincident OBJ met Buhari a few days ago? Do you think it is a coincidence that Deziani is in London claiming ill? Do you think it is a coincidence that our foreign reserves miraculously increased to $31.5 billion since Buhari came to power.

I will be releaveling more, as we go deep into the rot and evil GEJ and his people perpetuated on Nigeria.

In the meantime, Madam Ngo, please just kindly return the $600 million, the Buhari I saw last week will go come for you with all he has! So madam just cooporate and please return it.

-CramJones

No project, no expenses, just salaries, why won't Foreign reserve rise?

The word here is that fund was used for another project and not Lagos to Kano. Simply put, fund was used but not Lagos to Kano rail.

It is good the way GMB is getting brief per Ministry and Dept but he should spare us all the English and take on the issues, recover funds where it is possible and if not, draft the new blueprints for new opportunities

ionsman:
Sometimes you people come to Nairaland to fool yourselves. ...If you know the atrocities this man committed, you wont be blabbing nonsense here.

When you are privy to some information first hand and see the ignorance some people display here,you just shake your head.

Once again,shut up.You know nothing. It's not all about shouting Buhari is a dullard. ....Spits.....

We are waiting to see what Kuku has done that Tinubu, Fashola and the likes have not done double.

If there is explanations, let everyone answer including GMB (2.8B missing under his watch in the 80s and PTF funds in Abacha days)
Oputal Panel invitation not honoured is still hanging...

sheymoni:
The senate will remain stagnant with saraki as the president for the next 4 years. He seems to be having more problems from his party than the opposition . It is a self inflicted injury anyway

It is Nigerian Senate and not APC Senate. APC should go and get 2/3 majority and send Saraki parking. If not, all English should stop and everyone face front.

We thought PDP turned a wailler but APC own don worse pass even as a ruling party.

podosci:
A fight he cannot win? Billions of dollars was misappropriated by Dasuki as NSA head, let us even forget the money meant for fighting terrorist that was embezzled, remember when the NSA used the private jet of pastor to launder millions of Naira to South Africa?
Buhari did not become a Major General in the once Feared and respected Nigerian Army by posting nuisance on Nairaland. He didnt become President by tweeting on twitter..Our President GCFR Federal Republic of Nigeria has 170million Nigerians behind him and there is no fight he can't win

Then, use the right instrument to charge him to court. Has the probe of his tenure been concluded and where is the report?

Yhunoos:
So who deserves the credit now?

GEJ or PMB?

GEJ/PMB, Nigeria won.