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Major opposition parties in the country have berated former President Muhammadu Buhari for urging Nigerians to beseech God to revive Nigeria instead of admitting that successive All Progressives Congress-led government has failed the masses.

They expressed their anger in separate interviews with The PUNCH.

Buhari incurred the wrath of many Nigerians when he encouraged his supporters in Hausa language not to give up on the country during an APC stakeholders meeting in Katsina on Saturday

According to him,‘Only God who created Nigeria can solve the problems of Nigeria.’


His statement has since generated mixed reactions among Nigerians on different social media platforms.

Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of New Nigeria People’s Party, Ladipo Johnson, stated that Buhari’s utterances were a reflection that the APC-led government had been deceiving the people despite knowing that it had no clue about the nation’s problems.

He said, “Well, it’s an admission that the APC government has totally failed Nigerians, and they have led us down to an economic downturn. This statement by the former president shows that even the current administration is confused.


“It also means they have no clue about what they have been doing all this while. It’s like a trial-and-error process. What we need is the right set of leaders. The APC has failed and cannot provide the leadership required to turn the fortunes of this country around.”

The Peoples Democratic Party shared the same sentiment.

In a phone chat with our correspondent, the Deputy National Youth Leader of the PDP, Timothy Osadolor, said Buhari’s remark was also an indictment on President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“First and foremost, I think Nigerians should commend Buhari for being honest about the state of the nation and the reality of today’s government. Buhari, however, failed to mention that he laid the groundwork for this government and its ineptitude. It is a continuation of his past leadership failure.

“Again, it’s a vote of no confidence in President Tinubu, which further reaffirms what we have been saying that the man is just there giving people colourful speeches and doing nothing. It is not a time to criticise Buhari for what he said or why he said it. It is a wake-up call to this government and all Nigerians to salvage this country from going the way of South Sudan.

“This is what happens in countries where leadership fails. So we must not give in to partisanship or nepotism. President Tinubu only consolidated on the ineptitude of Buhari who was just fortunate enough to lead this country.

“Therefore, all men of goodwill must stand up and salvage what remains of this country before things fall apart. Nigeria can only get it right if the leaders are there.”


Similarly, the National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, said he wasn’t surprised by the former President’s speech because he was one of a few well-meaning Nigerians who knew he had nothing to offer the country.

Ahanotu added that it was high time Nigerians gave the younger generation a chance to correct the ills of the past.

He said, “The truth is that I am not a fan of Buhari and never expected him to do well. So, I am not surprised that he did nothing for eight years. But my point is that we are in a country where, before a new president takes over, there is always a perception that he will do better. Unfortunately, after each successive regime, there will be lamentation that he didn’t do well.

“However, we have options in Nigeria, I keep saying it. Until we include a younger generation of leaders, we cannot enjoy the dividends of democracy that are happening all around the world. So, there is no point lamenting because there is another Sheriff in town.

“But just like all the letters former President Obasanjo wrote to him, Buhari neither heeded nor implemented any of the advice. So, if the ex-president decides again to write Tinubu today, he is also at leisure to listen or not to any of the counsels. This is because successful APC governments don’t listen to people they consider outsiders.

“This is why I said Buhari’s lamentation does not make any sense to me. It’s not something I even want to talk about because it is their system. Don’t forget this current President was among those who protested and fought in NADECO for the government to do the right thing. But today, it’s not safe or healthy to protest in Nigeria.”

Source: https://punchng.com/Opposition-lambasts-Buhari-over-only-God-can-fix-Nigeria-comment

Buhari we miss you ajey!

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May Almighty God fortify u with all the knowledge u need to prevail this 2025....Amen.

You come into power and deliberately give a poor performance and say it's only God that can help Nigeria ...the problem with Nigeria is putting people with low IQ into power

No Mr Buhari, passing the buck to God is pure laziness and shows lack of accountability.

Fixing Nigeria starts with a personal conviction of the need to change the way things are done in Nigeria, dismantling of evil infrastructure and dismemberment of greedy syndicates called political parties/support groups.

Nigeria is a great country, a blessed country and the only thing needed to fix it is a sincere willingness to do so.

It starts with the truth. I was somewhere a few hours ago when a popular figure admitted to how he visited 2 past governors (while they were in office) and was gifted $10000 USD by each. While he accepted it as a gift of divine intervention. I asked, how much does a governor earn on paper to use 10k usd as tips.
Also, speaking to someone with experience in the public sector I found out that all government contracts return 10% to the president or governor.

My Buhari, confess to Nigerians your sins and those of people in power and God will raise men to fight for our liberation and growth.

BUHARI IS SIMPLY INCOMPETENT, UNPROGRESSIVE AND NEGLIGENT.. BUHARI HAS NO RELIGION. SUCH IS WORSE THAN HITLER AND PUTIN PUT TOGETHER.

BUHARI IS SIMPLY INCOMPETENT, UNPROGRESSIVE AND NEGLIGENT.. BUHARI HAS NO RELIGION. SUCH IS WORSE THAN HITLER AND PUTIN PUT TOGETHER.

ABACHA AND BUHARI ARE ROTTEN MEMORIES OF INSECURITIES, ROTTENNESS AND FAILURES. MAY GOD NEVER PUT SUCH IN OUR WAYS IN NIGERIA EVER AGAIN.