… says June 12 saga won’t repeat itself

The Presidency, on Thursday, gave the reason why President Muhammadu Buhari kept is silent when there were allegations of irregularities and compromise against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on the conduct of the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.

The Presidency also ruled out the possibility of taking any decision that would lead to the annulment of the presidential elections as was the case of June 12, 1992.

It advised any candidate or political party that is not satisfied with the conduct and outcome of the election to approach the court for redress.

These were contained in a report by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, titled, “At the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), President Buhari drums up support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidency”.

Before the elections, President Buhari had at different fora, both local and international, assured that he would ensure that the elections that would herald his exit from office would be credible, free, fair and transparent and that the outcome would reflect the wish of the people in choosing who would lead them.

The signing into the law the Electoral Act, 2022 and the use of technology for the elections were indications that President Buhari was ready to bequeath to the Nigeria, a transparent electoral process, devoid of manipulations.

However, controversies have trailed the conduct and outcome of the February 25 presidential election as the INEC has been accused to have failed to follow strictly the Electoral Act as regards the transmission of the results from the BIVAS to the iREV immediately after collation at the Pulling Units.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the first to raise the alarm that the INEC had compromised the conduct of the election by not keeping to the electoral laws and had, in a statement, called on President Buhari to call the electoral umpire to order so that the country would not be thrown into political crisis.

There has also been plethora of negative reports from a section of international news media, casting aspersions on the conduct of the election, saying that it fell flat from the expectations of majority of the electorate.

But the presidential spokesman in what could be said to be the takeaways he listed from the President participation at the LDCs Conference, in Doha, Qatar, said that Buhari, while speaking to Nigerians in the Diaspora about the ongoing political transition, called for support for the incoming government of Asiwaju Tinubu, “so that Nigeria will continue to be the beacon of hope and prosperity in our continent and an example for other African countries to emulate.”

He further said, “In addition to other things, this trip, more than any other, speaks to the courage, political stamina and statesmanship with which the President has managed the affairs of the nation.

“In the buildup to the trip, he was faced with orchestrated attempts to poison public opinion against national institutions, particularly the presidential election and its conduct by the independent National Electoral Commission, INEC as an institution, against which vile and unsubstantiated allegations were hurled.

“The clear intent of this was creating an atmosphere of fear, polarizing the public and demonizing the administration of the President. The wishful thinkers appeared to assume that the June 12, 1993 election crisis, the worst ever since the Civil War could be recreated. Those who sought to do this forgot what the President said at the palace of the Gbong-Gwon Jos, when he went to the city to inaugurate the Tinubu-Shettima campaign: “this election will not be annulled; whoever is the winner will be president.,’’ he said.

He also said, “President Buhari not only muted himself following the cacophony, he picked up international travel: “Bola Tinubu’s election stands. If you are aggrieved, and you have the locus to do so, go to court.’’

Continuing, he said, “President Buhari used the opportunity of the visit to speak to his guests about the recent election in Nigeria and the fact that a new President would be taking over in less than three months. He hoped that the strong relations he had built between those countries will continue to endure in the new administration.

“The highlight of the conference for Nigeria was the national address on the theme of this year’s event “From Potential to Prosperity”, a speech that observers described as strikingly activist. In it, the President criticized the current structure of the global financial system which, he said, “places an unsustainable external debt burden on the most vulnerable countries.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/why-buhari-muted-over-allegations-of-irregularities-against-inec-presidency/

Buhari have always been silent over a critical issue, the same way he was silent during the #EndSars protests until he was forced to speak up at the end of the day

He already acknowledged the fact that the election was indeed free and fair and the best so far in the political history of Nigeria

Whether buhari talk or he keeps mute, tinubu will not be president of Nigeria . He will not be sworn in as president.

Tinubu is only president-select of Mahmood yakubu faction of INEC . Because I am aware not all of INEC officials are involved in the monumental sham and fraud on the Nigerian people.
He is not the president-elect of Nigeria neither will he be president of Nigeria.

Tinubu will be shamefully disgraced.
The authentic winner of the election will be sworn in at a later date.

IyaebeTheGreat:
He already acknowledged the fact that the election was indeed free and fair and the best so far in the political history of Nigeria

free and fair to Nairaland prostitutes like you

aariwa:
free and fair to Nairaland prostitutes like you

Everyone is not like your sisters.

IyaebeTheGreat:
He already acknowledged the fact that the election was indeed free and fair and the best so far in the political history of Nigeria

tinubu is a thief and doesn’t have mandate of Nigerians. He cannot even beat Kwakwanso in a free and fair election. A man that is not even aware of his surroundings.Paul Biya will never happen to Nigeria. He is president of Yoruba Muslims while Peter Obi remains my president elect

aariwa:
tinubu is a thief and doesn’t have mandate of Nigerians. Peter Obi remains my president elect

Peter Obi can be president of your one bedroom cubicle for all we care.

Who care?

IyaebeTheGreat:
Peter Obi can be president of your one bedroom cubicle for all we care.

while emilokan will be president of your half room brothel.. cursed poverty stricken idiot

aariwa:
while emilokan will be president of your half room brothel.. cursed poverty stricken idiot

The joke is on you kid. Oya run along small boy

IyaebeTheGreat:
Everyone is not like your sisters.

definitely and not like your ashawo mother

Atiku and Obi know that they lost the election and they also know that they will lose in the courts because their petitions are without merit that's why they are pressuring Buhari to act illegally to cancel the election. But Buhari is too wise to let those two desperate power mongers deceive him or Nigerians for that matter.

IyaebeTheGreat:
The joke is on you kid. Oya run along small boy

idiot continue changing monikers spreading your diseased pussy for as low as 10k ..na disease go kill you finally if you can’t find legitimate work..spits on you ashawo pig

Buhari keep pressing their necks 🤣

You want him to take a side? No

Very usèless government

That was his last chance to save his damaged reputation

Dbull on this one!!!


There are alot of irregularities I need to sing about on my next album

The Buhari that Ellu-P followers praised so much when Naira redesign was implemented must have suddenly become a bad person.

Confused fellas

These Obidients are just something else. Before they were abusing everyone not in line with their candidate now that he has lost due to their irrational behaviours, the next thing is that Tinubu cannot be president as if they are the one to decide for this country. Peter Obi himself know that it's easy for Carmel to pass through needle eye than for him to be the president.

He is quiet because he doesn't give a fvck if Nigeria burns. Never seen an insensitive leader as this man. Anyways, the future of Nigeria is bright, whether these politicians like it or not.

Massiveglory:
Whether buhari talk or he keeps mute, tinubu will not be president of Nigeria . He will not be sworn in as president.

Tinubu is only INEC president-select.
He is not the president-elect of Nigeria neither will he be president of Nigeria.

Tinubu will be shamefully disgraced.
The authentic winner of the election will sworn in at a later date.

when do Nigeria becomes your country ?? A comment from a devort former Ipo Terrorist member!!!! Oga you better accept reality of Tinubu presidency for you to have peace of mind.

It still does not change the fact that

Nigerians chose President Peter Obi(GCFR)

and

Lagosians have chosen Governor Gbadebo Rhodes- Vivour(MON)

Tinubu's disgrace is loading. It will be loud and international. He cannot and won't be President on a stolen mandate.

You people are jokes. You think Buhari is like Ortom.

Buhari has always not been in talking terms with Nigerians. He can only be shocked and will ashua us of his gross incompetence and failure. Nothing surprises us about him. He has always behaved as if he kept malice with us like a scorned housewife.

Ok