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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:42pm On Nov 10, 2014
He was a womaniser and needed to be disciplined.

Sai Buhari

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:43pm On Nov 10, 2014

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Harmvirus(f): 7:43pm On Nov 10, 2014
Hmm..interesting revealations.. Keep em coming.. I'm just here to read comments

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by omenka(m): 7:43pm On Nov 10, 2014
ahmed486:
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Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/more-news/odd-news-reports/item/1211-cnn-kills-barack-obama-photo
They said "Obama", erepoerter added "Barack". Is Barack Obama the only one in the world who bears the name "Obama"

Crappy journalism.
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Mrpauch(m): 7:44pm On Nov 10, 2014
The crimes of Gen Buhari as listed by Wole Soyinka.
http://www.opinions.ng/the-crimes-of-buhari/

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by hazyfm: 7:44pm On Nov 10, 2014
blemon44:
Why did Jonathan release Al Mustafa from prison?
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by tyson55(m): 7:44pm On Nov 10, 2014
Buhari is a despot, EOD.

To paraphrase Bill Clinton on Bob Dole, it is not the age of Buhari that is our problem, it is the age of his ideas.

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:44pm On Nov 10, 2014
komek:


Did they hack this moniker?
No Sir! Buhari like any human isn't perfect. A typical and disciplined military man he was, but on the course of his patriotic duty, he made the mistake of not granting pardon to fela. He made his money through hardwork and deserve not to be punished for it, though he was sentenced by the judge.

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by talk2dele: 7:45pm On Nov 10, 2014
There's so much we of this new generation need to know about our not too distant past....

This response largely explains the question, u believe!!!


While not exhonerating Fela in the face of law, it exposes some shortcomings of The military era which brought about extreme laws to curb extreme malaise

Im sure PDP apologists would be digging deep into Buhari's past to trick us into continuing with Jona...
Nice one

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:45pm On Nov 10, 2014
Fela is a true God.

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by kliffo(m): 7:45pm On Nov 10, 2014
ifemi001:
Thank you,luv those repnse but predently the less committed error was during Buari,is not as if the guy is okay but for the fact that all that we av on ground,if we re to choose,Buari merit...dnt let us mk mistake,I do not belong tp any party,however,our. Future lies in our hands...we need change,its not easy but I tell. U this pple re confortable,they do not no what the previledge re going tru,pls think. Well to vote for the rightful person instead of selling ur right for one cup of rice


I dont see how Buhari could be the right candidate on merit. Is the opposition so bereft of electable candidates that a despot like Buhari will be their best bet?

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by MohaSheikh(m): 7:46pm On Nov 10, 2014
More than a brand name Buhari is now an ideology, More than a theory Buhari is a fact, More than a proposal, he is now a solution. #GMB2015 haters go hug Transformer

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by dastranger(m): 7:46pm On Nov 10, 2014
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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by omenka(m): 7:46pm On Nov 10, 2014
berem:
and the number one Buhari hater on Nairaland has moved the idiotic thread to front page.
Forget them. A lot of research question threads will be flooding the politics board soon and may God punish "them" if those threads are not moved to the fp!
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by ooshinibos: 7:46pm On Nov 10, 2014
fela was a nuisance to authority ..even though his intension was good and for fun
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by nep2ra(m): 7:46pm On Nov 10, 2014
The same Buhari will become the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2015.

Ain't nuffin nobady is gonna do abourrit.

Mark my words.


If e pain you, chop stone.

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by tomakint: 7:47pm On Nov 10, 2014
simpleseyi:


Do you expect a responsible government to encourage Fela in promoting the smoking and abuse of Indian Hemp like your clueless Jona-than is promoting Boko Haram and Oil theft and bunkering?
You Buharistans have a way of shooting yourself in the foot when trying to defend your 'General'....Fela was first an adult then an entertainer who has his own lifestyle he did not force on anyone why would a Buhari leave Nigeria's problem for Fela's problem?

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by omenka(m): 7:47pm On Nov 10, 2014
MohaSheikh:
More than a brand name Buhari is now an ideology, More than a theory Buhari is a fact, More than a proposal, he is now a solution. #GMB2015 haters go hug Transformer

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:48pm On Nov 10, 2014
omenka:
And this made front page because it forms a part of an "ongoing research" right

Seun and co, you see how you ruin things up here.

Expect a lot of research topics about Jonathan in the days ahead, and I'd be damned if they are not duly posted to the fp. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Cc: Obinoscopy, OAM4J
Seun moved the thread to front page. I saw him viewing before he moved it. At a time when Nigerians are being killed almost on daily basis,this is the time Nigerians should reflect on the future of our beloved country,what has he done through his forum to unite Nigerians? Absolutely nothing!

Acidosis,I hope you get the research you are looking for since nairaland is now a place for you to do your research .


Nonsense!!

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by omenka(m): 7:48pm On Nov 10, 2014
nep2ra:
The same Buhari will become the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2015.

Ain't nuffin nobady is gonna do abourrit.

Mark my words.


If e pain you, chop stone.
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Firefire(m): 7:48pm On Nov 10, 2014
alphadux1:


If this is true, then it was not a well thought out law, it was a case of generalisation, an assumption that all Nigerians bringing in or sending out foreign currency had to be stealing from the government or laundering. The law alone is a violation of fundamental human rights.



Buhari is number ONE human rights violator in Nigeria History, Buhari have Factory fitted WICKEDNESS.


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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by zopaks: 7:48pm On Nov 10, 2014
listen to beast of no nations by fela

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by ayukdaboss(m): 7:48pm On Nov 10, 2014
berem:
and the number one Buhari hater on Nairaland has moved the idiotic thread to front page.
It's a shame. I really don't understand the policy of our mods.
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by kazmanbanjoko(m): 7:49pm On Nov 10, 2014
Maybe bcoz he abused him in one of his songs. cool my answer is stupid, i know!!!

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by anukulapo: 7:49pm On Nov 10, 2014
The money issue it is.

Even with the reasons, he executed the judgement in the spirit of a tyrant. Moreover,it was a good opportunity for him to deal with the fela "basket mouth" talkative.
..but fela's spirit cannot be crushed. So much truth mixed with melody.

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by chakula: 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
I know nothing about the man in question. Who is Fela please?
Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Kinkale(m): 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Mogidi: 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
The Buhari that arrested Fela for being in possession of dollars allowed 53 suitcases filled with (you guessed it) dollars to pass through the airport en-route to his niqqah the emir of Gwandu.....Genius!!!

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Awoofawo(m): 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
barcanista:
When General Muhammadu Buhari came to power, there was wide corruption in the Second Republic. A decree was passed that nobody take out or bring in foreign currency into the country. Offenders are liable to 10years in Jail. This decree was to curb money laundering by politicians and corrupt businessmen.

FELA KUTI
Fela had performed abroad, he was paid in foreign currency in cash and had it on him on his return to Lagos. He was subsequently arrested for breaking the law and was prosecuted, found guilty and jailed.

PLEA:
There was a plea by human right groups to Head of State Buhari to "pardon" Fela, he refused because he believe that the law be served to the letter.

THE OFFENSE, GMB AND FELA:
First, there was an existing law/decree.

Secondly, Fela bringing in cash means it contradicts the law/decree, however, the money is from hard work.
Morally, he's justified! Legally, he is not.

Buhari had refused to grant pardon, because the law was broken. If he grants pardon, some section of politicians will accuse him of preferential treatment. He didn't because he believes in absolute discipline.
By law, he is justified. Morally, he is not, considering that it was Fela's sweat(my opinion). The law does not work with emotion unfortunately.

MY OPINION:
GMB should have pardoned Fela. The law should have made for exception. Buhari should have tampered justice with mercy

But certain emir was given preferential treatment during that time frame.....

Am not hating just setting record straight.....

Buhari I holy pass you posture na fake.....

ati jona ati buhari o, ole ni gbogbo won.......

make all the old men go siddon for fresh blood to take control on 9ja jare, their own don gtire me joor....... grin cool

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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Kinkale(m): 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
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Re: Why Did Buhari Sentence Fela Kuti To 10 Years In Prison? by Nobody: 7:50pm On Nov 10, 2014
alphadux1:


If this is true, then it was not a well thought out law, it was a case of generalisation, an assumption that all Nigerians bringing in or sending out foreign currency had to be stealing from the government or laundering. The law alone is a violation of fundamental human rights.
Absolutely correct. The law violates human right principles. I see that as one of the lows of Buhari and it is very shameful. However, in a democratic dispensation, I am sure a President Buhari won't have the privilege of a law by fiat, this will mean working with existing law to execute justice.

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