₦airaland Forum

Brendaniel:
Shehu Sani is indirectly telling us that Buhari was smarter than Tinubu in governance, because Buhari rejected IMF's advise while Tinubu followed their advise, now Tinubu supporters want us to believe that Tinubu is better than Peter Obi, the question to them: is Buhari better than Peter Obi?

Almunjid:
Honestly, Tinubu and Buhari possess more impressive track records than Obi, who is being vigorously promoted solely due to the Igbos' determination to secure the Nigerian presidency by any means necessary. Northerners would rather cast their votes for a deceased Buhari than a living Obi. Interestingly, we can find discussions on Nairaland from 2012 where Igbos themselves expressed their discontent with Obi's incompetence during his governorship in Anambra. Now, they claim he surpasses a visionary leader like Tinubu, which is difficult to accept. It seems improbable that Obi represents the best the Igbos have to offer; perhaps they are just not in favor of their most capable candidates.

Peace!

grandstar:
What you have written is very wrong and makes no sense.

Why does the IMF demand the end of consumer subsidies?

Because these subsidies leave a massive hole in government in the budget and the government is now forced to borrow lots of money to sustain the subsidy. The massive borrowing mounts pressure on the local currency which forces it to depreciate. That was what was happening during Buhari's government.

Why does the IMF demand for unified exchange rates? Imagine the official exchange rate was $1-N500, and the parralel exchange rate is $1-N1,000, and you were sent $200, where will you exchange it?

IbnB:
Buhari knew that the entire north would be the worst affected out of all six of Nigeria's geopolitical zones, that's why

He want any brighter and he never planned to do better by Nigeria, it was just his tribalistic orientation at work

Brendaniel:
So Tinubu does not care about the north he got his major votes from?

IbnB:
He got no major votes anywhere, he was simply announced as winner

Lanruze:
Check out what you wrote below and if it makes more sense than what I wrote then you should be worried about your mental capacity.

Unsequenced PMS subsidy removal and Floating a currency without a managed model have a full blown effect that we currently see.

Nigeria will not come out this Poverty issues with advisers like you.

Brendaniel:
So has Buhari and Tinubu performed better than Goodluck Jonathan you people chased away from power because you people called him a failure?

Almunjid:
The perception of an incumbent government as a failure is primarily fueled by opposition parties seeking power, irrespective of the current administration's efforts. They effectively convinced us that Jonathan's administration was a failure to secure our votes. Similarly, they have portrayed Buhari's administration as unsuccessful and are now employing the same tactics to discredit Tinubu. This pattern suggests that opposition parties are more interested in fulfilling their own presidential ambitions than in addressing the nation's problems.

Despite the challenges Tinubu faces in implementing policies such as fuel subsidy removal and naira floatation, he has laid a foundation for future administrations to build upon and address the nation's problems. However, if you ask any presidential aspirant from the opposition parties (Atiku, Obi etc) if they would revert these policies should they come to power, they would say "no", as they acknowledge the need for such reforms. Yet, they still seek to remove Tinubu from office due to their own presidential ambitions, not because they are better suited to lead the country.

By continuously falling prey to these political narratives, we enable politicians to manipulate public opinion, prioritizing their greed and selfish interests over the betterment of the country. As seen in the case of Jonathan's administration, the use of insurgencies to create instability and depict him as incompetent ultimately led to his removal from office. This strategy is being repeated to target Tinubu, taking advantage of Nigeria's vulnerability to such tactics.


Peace!

Almunjid:
The perception of an incumbent government as a failure is primarily fueled by opposition parties seeking power, irrespective of the current administration's efforts. They effectively convinced us that Jonathan's administration was a failure to secure our votes. Similarly, they have portrayed Buhari's administration as unsuccessful and are now employing the same tactics to discredit Tinubu. This pattern suggests that opposition parties are more interested in fulfilling their own presidential ambitions than in addressing the nation's problems.

Despite the challenges Tinubu faces in implementing policies such as fuel subsidy removal and naira floatation, he has laid a foundation for future administrations to build upon and address the nation's problems. However, if you ask any presidential aspirant from the opposition parties (Atiku, Obi etc) if they would revert these policies should they come to power, they would say "no", as they acknowledge the need for such reforms. Yet, they still seek to remove Tinubu from office due to their own presidential ambitions, not because they are better suited to lead the country.

By continuously falling prey to these political narratives, we enable politicians to manipulate public opinion, prioritizing their greed and selfish interests over the betterment of the country. As seen in the case of Jonathan's administration, the use of insurgencies to create instability and depict him as incompetent ultimately led to his removal from office. This strategy is being repeated to target Tinubu, taking advantage of Nigeria's vulnerability to such tactics.


Peace!

nairalanda1:
In other words, Jonathan, Buhari, and now tinubu are and were too weak to deal with the problems they were voted in to deal with

Thanks for telling us.

Orlandoo:
Then the fool should accept the remarks from the goon when the advice backfires.

Almunjid:
Lol. Even if Jonathan, Buhari and Tinubu are unable to provide a comprehensive solution during their tenures, they has established a solid foundation upon which future administrations can build and continue the process of addressing the nation's problems. Moreover, the complex issues plaguing Nigeria require a multi-faceted and long-term approach that transcends any single political figure or election cycle.

Peace!

Brendaniel:
You don't need all these write up, just answer yes or no...

Has Buhari and Tinubu performed better than Goodluck Jonathan you people chased away from power because you people called him a failure?

nairalanda1:
That does not mean your previous comment was right. If our leaders keep blaming their problems on oppostion, that means that they are admitting they are not competent enough to handle the problems they were voted for.

Almunjid:
It would be naïve to overlook the role of opposition parties in sabotaging the efforts of the incumbent government to discredit them. This is the nature of politics.

Brendaniel:
Shehu Sani is indirectly telling us that Buhari was smarter than Tinubu in governance, because Buhari rejected IMF's advise while Tinubu followed their advise, now Tinubu supporters want us to believe that Tinubu is better than Peter Obi, the question to them: is Buhari better than Peter Obi?

Brendaniel:
Shehu Sani is indirectly telling us that Buhari was smarter than Tinubu in governance, because Buhari rejected IMF's advise while Tinubu followed their advise, now Tinubu supporters want us to believe that Tinubu is better than Peter Obi, the question to them: is Buhari better than Peter Obi?

FarahAideed:
IMF did not tell Tinubu to move fuel price from 187 to 600 overnight , it was his self centered agenda that made him do it ..importers has imported million of litres and made over 300 percent profit because of that announcement

ubimagos:
I Find it hard to believe how you guys managed to smuggled this dullard name into important discussions, I mean, Obi. It is phony!

dapadawee:
How and what yardsticks are you using to compare obi and buhari, obi should be compared with soludo or sanwo olu or ngige and some of the political class of only governor's how can you compare obi to buhari are they political mates do you know what it takes to be president not once.

Almunjid:
To be candid, each leader faces significant challenges during their tenure. However, Nigeria appears to have experienced a decline in leadership quality since Obasanjo's administration. Yaradua did not perform better than Obasanjo, Jonathan did not surpass Yaradua, and Buhari failed to outperform Jonathan.

Regarding the comparison between Buhari, Jonathan and Tinubu, it's important to note that Tinubu's situation is unique and cannot be labeled a failure, particularly considering the poor economic state he inherited and his bold decisions to remove fuel subsidies and float the naira. These actions demonstrate courage that Jonathan and Buhari lacked. One thing remains certain: if given the opportunity, Obi would not surpass Tinubu in performance.

Salam!

Brendaniel:
Let's even assume we are giving excuse for Tinubu , what about Buhari to Jonathan, what is the excuse?

Melagros:
COMRADES, when the narrative suits them, they heap praises on world bank, but if the narrative is the truth about the poverty level in Nigeria, the apc uses people like Sani or Ominkry to criticise the world bank

Almunjid:
It's ironic that, when comparing the administrations, Yaradua did not perform better than Obasanjo, and Jonathan did not surpass Yaradua's accomplishments. Similarly, Buhari failed to outperform Jonathan during his time in office. In this context, Buhari's shortcomings appear justified. Before assigning blame, it is essential to identify the underlying cause of these issues. The root of our current predicament can be traced back to Obasanjo's tenure. Despite his notable contributions to the country, we still grapple with the consequences of his decisions.

The Olusegun Obasanjo military regime introduced fuel subsidies in Nigeria in 1977. The practice of "defending" the Naira, which entails managing its exchange rate, began in the 1980s with the implementation of the Second-Tier Foreign Exchange Market (SFEM) and the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986, although exchange rate policies have since undergone numerous revisions.
As time progressed, the costs of subsidizing fuel and defending the naira became an unbearable burden for the country.

Throughout Obasanjo's tenure, his administration failed to address these issues. Yaradua tried to tackle them but encountered challenges, as he focused more on managing the problem rather than finding a permanent solution. During Jonathan's term, he recognized the pressing issues, particularly the widespread fuel subsidy fraud, and made efforts to address them. However, opposition parties exploited the populace's gullibility, hindering his attempts. Upon assuming office, Buhari faced the same challenges but lacked the courage to confront them due to concerns about potential adverse impacts on the poor. Buhari's administration failed because the problems he attempted to manage grew significantly compared to Jonathan's tenure, and they would have become even more insurmountable during Tinubu's presidency.

Had Tinubu not addressed these problems, his administration would have fared worse than the combined tenures of Obasanjo, Yaradua, Jonathan, and Buhari, as the issues have become increasingly complex and unmanageable. It is crucial not to ignore or merely manage problems but to actively seek solutions. While all the administrations that neglected these issues ultimately failed, the one leader who took action to address the root causes of our predicament is paradoxically the one we wish to remove from power.


Salam!

Brendaniel:
You are wrong....

Any president who leaves the country worse than he met it did not perform well, and that is the case of Buhari and Tinubu is already towing that part, if everyone blames their predecessors for not improving on what they met then it means the country will never be good...

OBJ met the country worse than he met it and still improved the country even with subsidies being paid, Yaradua was already towing the same path but sickness didn't let him stay through his tenure, Jonathan though he messed up but still tried to maintain some level.

Buhari came and destroyed far more than he met and Tinubu is towing that same path, the stats here are not lying...

So no one should blame should any predecessor for failing to improve on what he met as president, That's what Buhari did and that;s what Tinubu is already doing.

So please you guys should stop this nonsense defense for failure....

Almunjid:
Lol. Is the perceived inaccuracy in my argument related to the fact that Obasanjo initiated fuel subsidies and naira defense measures? Or does it concern the notion that his decisions have led to growing challenges that have weakened our economy? Buhari inherited an economy already in decline due to the effects of subsidy and naira defense, yet he continued paying subsidies and defending the naira until the country could no longer sustain it. He borrowed heavily and sold some of our crude oil in advance just to keep these policies going.

You condemn Buhari as though you would do better if given the chance. Buhari was just like you when Jonathan was president; he thought he could do better—promising one naira to one dollar and solutions to youth unemployment—until he got the opportunity, and for eight years only took the country backward. The presidency of Nigeria is like a football pitch: when you’re not playing, it’s easy to spot mistakes and criticize players for missed goals or poor passes, but once you’re on the pitch, you realize it’s as challenging for you as for anyone else. Buhari discovered this firsthand.

It’s not fair to label Tinubu as a failure like Jonathan and Buhari. Tinubu’s situation is unique and cannot be judged the same way, especially considering the poor economic state he inherited. So is his fault removing subsidy and floating the naira—policies that are good but come with their own challenges? Should he be called a failure just because the policy brings hardship? Furthermore, all the 2023 presidential aspirants, including Atiku and Obi, also planned to remove the subsidy and possibly float the naira. Lol, Are you upset simply because your preferred candidate did not lead these reforms?

Peace!