All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential
candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is worried
about what he calls the government’s penchant
for misusing the military.
Speaking yesterday at a news conference in
Abuja, Gen. Buhari urged his supporters to shun
violence during tomorrow’s presidential and
National Assembly elections.
Gen. Buhari also said that he was not contesting
the election because of power and money, but
because of the belief by Nigerians that he is in a
position to lead them out of despair.
He thanked Nigerians for their support throughout
his campaign and urged them to conduct
themselves peacefully throughout the elections.
They must resist “any act of deliberate
provocation to derail the fast moving train of
change”.
He said the democracy being practised in the
country is not what Nigerians bargained for when
they celebrated the end of military rule in 1999,
pointing out that the basic challenges facing
Nigerians today are: the economy, insecurity,
unemployment and corruption. These challenges
demand competence and political will to handle,
he added.
Gen. Buhari said: “I specifically called this press
conference to thank millions of Nigerians for their
support and their enthusiastic commitment to the
imperative of change. I am particularly
overwhelmed that, despite the sustained smear
campaigns against me by the ruling PDP, the
support Nigerians have for me has remained
intact. The enthusiasm of Nigerians for change is
understandable.
“The 16 years of PDP administration is a story of
despair, despondency, disillusionment and
pervasive fear, caused by unprecedented
insecurity. The basic functions of the
governments, such as the security, welfare and
happiness of the citizens, appear only on paper.
“It is morally wrong for any government that has
woefully failed in these basic responsibilities to
demand or expect another mandate from the
disillusioned citizens of Nigeria.
“The PDP administration has exhausted all its
goodwill and lost all the argument on
performance and competence and is, as a result,
seeking to retain power at all costs, regardless of
performance. This is a shameless reflection of
desperation and greed for power. A government
that abandoned its citizens to their fate has no
reason to remain in office a day longer than
necessary.
“I am pleased to say that the best judges of a
government’s performance are its own citizens.
The popularity of the PDP is at the lowest ebb,
and this shrinkage of goodwill is irretrievable.
Nigerians are desperately yearning for change as
they enthusiastically look forward to tomorrow,
Saturday March 28, and April 14 to exercise their
franchise by voting for change.
“Nigerians are desirous of change because they
don’t want the continuation of their present
miserable existence under PDP’s ruinous rule.
They are tired of a government of failed promise,
and are earnestly marching ahead to embrace a
government that loves the welfare of its citizens.
“The presidential election this Saturday, March 28,
2015, presents a great opportunity for Nigerians
to come out en-masse and vote to remove an
incompetent government from office. The beauty
of democracy is that it gives power to the people
to change the government peacefully.
“We thank all Nigerians for their support, but we
urge all our supporters to come out and vote on
Saturday. If they don’t vote, it may be difficult to
change their miserable conditions. I urge all our
supporters to also conduct themselves peacefully,
and resist any act of deliberate provocation to
derail the fast-moving train for change.
I urge my supporters and my party to show
exemplary conduct of orderly behaviour. They
must avoid anything that might make them play
into the hands of the PDP mischief makers, who
are determined to discredit our party.
“As a people, this is not the kind of democracy
we bargained for when we celebrated the end of
military rule in May 1999. The basic challenges
facing Nigerians today are: the economy,
insecurity, unemployment, and corruption. These
challenges demand competence and political will
to handle.
“Nigeria is adrift under the current PDP
administration. Millions of Nigerians are captives
of fear because of insecurity; thousands of our
unemployed youth are haunted by suicidal
temptations because of uncertain future; the
country cannot achieve progress because
pervasive corruption guzzles huge resources
meant for the welfare of the people. And finally,
how can the economy do well when leaders are
incompetent and corrupt? Can any economy grow
under the feet of corruption?
“When the government lacks the will, the
competence and the courage to handle these
challenges, are Nigerians not legitimately entitled
to demand for change for a better tomorrow?
“I am not contesting this election because I want
power and money. I am doing so because
Nigerians believe I have what it takes to achieve
the much-needed change. When the people
express interest in your ability and integrity to
lead them, you have a responsibility to answer
the clarion call to national service.
“I am also worried about the increasing
temptation by the government to drag the military
into duties outside their professional training. This
tendency makes Nigeria look like those banana
republics where chaos is the order of the day.
“While I commend our soldiers in the current war
against terrorism and threats to the country’s
territorial integrity, we should exercise caution in
the deployment of soldiers during elections as the
courts have severally warned. It puts their
political neutrality and credibility at risk.
“Once again, let me use this opportunity to thank
Nigerians for their tremendous support throughout
this electioneering campaign period. The biggest
challenge, however, is that we must come out en-
masse to vote APC and its presidential and other
candidates.
“Having done that, I expect them to do all that is
within the law to protect their votes and ensure
that the will of the people is not subverted or in
any way undermined.” thenationonlineng.net/new/buhari-im-not-in-the-race-for-money-and-power/

Why the despiration then? If it is not for these, then support the govt to achieve success. Must u become president to achieve ur targets

This is what i keep telling these children of perdition but they dont seem to want to heed.
Buhari has nothing else to chase after other than the well being of Nigerians, if anyone misbehaves in his administration, be sure he is going to prosecute he/she according to the law!
why wont these people just understand?

Toonboard:
Why the despiration then? If it is not for these, then support the govt to achieve success. Must u become president to achieve ur targets

It's a mystery how GEJ even has a chance.. the man has been a failure tbh”

We know that already… Unlike the incompetent desperate nigga running up and down, sharing dollars and writing shameless sympathy letter.

Ride on General. The coast is clear for your victory.

We know that,you don't have to tell us.

Your integrity is beyond doubt..

I have decided.

What about you?

March 28th. Sai-buhari.

GMB i know, GMB i follow and GMB i vote.

GMB don't seem to understand that all these his vague story cannot fetch him a vote,am very glad that tomorrow is not far fetched but all am waiting for is to see him fail again as usual

Of course you are not in the race for money and power. But you are in the race to islamize this country. People open your eyes. This was same man that said "I'll make this country ungovernable for jonathan" he comes out with a smiling face just to fool nigerians.... A wolf in lamb's clothings. This man has a secret agenda which nigerians are unaware of. Vote him and destroy the future of Nigeria. Meanwhile GEJ TILL 2019.

Toonboard:
Why the despiration then? If it is not for these, then support the govt to achieve success. Must u become president to achieve ur targets

supporting 'stealing is not corruption' U mean?

BookWorm18:
Of course you are not in the race for money and power. But you are in the race to islamize this country. People open your eyes. This was same man that said "I'll make this country ungovernable for jonathan" he comes out with a smiling face just to fool nigerians.... A wolf in lamb's clothings. This man has a secret agenda which nigerians are unaware of. Vote him and destroy the future of Nigeria. Meanwhile GEJ TILL 2019.

Enough of all these useless conspiracies....Is it now he will islamise Nigeria after failing to do so when he was the head of state?

Boko Hari is also a lying bastard to claim he is not out for power and access to state money, because that greed is the primary propulsive force behind this latest FUTILE attempt to get rigged into office as Nigeria's president.

Fortunately, just like all the other attempts to RULE Nigeria, this bumbling grab for power is doomed to FAIL, whereupon Buhari will AGAIN weep, moan, screech, lament and generally make an utter buffoon of himself for the world press to record and applaud, before the geriatric and senile terror gang leader heads back in utter shame to Buhari village in the remote deserts of the Chad Republic, where that amusing chimpanzee should have remained, if he had an ounce of brain matter that still functioned.

PapiWata:
Boko Hari is also a lying bastard to claim he is not out for power and access to state money, because that greed is the primary propulsive force behind this latest FUTILE attempt to get rigged into office as Nigeria's president.

Fortunately, just like all the other attempts to RULE Nigeria, this bumbling grab for power is doomed to FAIL, whereupon Buhari will AGAIN weep. moan, screech, lament and generally make an utter buffoon of himself for the world press to record and applaud, before the geriatric and senile terror gang leader heads back in utter shame to Buhari village in the remote deserts of the Chad Republic, where that amusing chimpanzee should have remained, if he had an ounce of brain matter that still functioned.

d will of masses can't be truncated see GMB will be swear in on may 29 cos d will of God will prevail.in all d election av been participating d opposition party

Johnnyessence:
d will of masses can't be truncated see GMB will be swear in on march 28 cos d will of God will prevail.

Right, and I will be elected to become Santa Klaus on the same day. Thank you God.

story! what has he done for his immediate community with what he has , who told GMB that he can not touch the lives of his people with what God has given .

He is not looking for money and power ------------------------- who is he fooling?

Gambling is good for an old man like him.

story story

He is in the race to stabilize oil price and equate naira to dollar...............
and make Aisha a first lady........ Zainab one of the first daughters...........

A 75-years-old man whose colleagues are all retired and enjoying their life of pension, is not desperate for power?

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Say hello to the Man of the Year!!
Sai Buhari..

Johnnyessence:
d will of masses can't be truncated see GMB will be swear in on may 29 cos d will of God will prevail.in all d election av been participating d opposition party

make we hear word. Buhari won't win tomorrow's election. Just watch and see, 29th is on sunday. What you guys don't know is that the change buhari has in mind is not the change you guys are clamouring for. Vote Buhari at your own peril.

philfearon:
Say hello to the Man of the Year!!
Sai Buhari..

Badoo, hw far na? Its been awhile.

Toonboard:
Why the despiration then? If it is not for these, then support the govt to achieve success. Must u become president to achieve ur targets

Which government do you want to support?
A government of Fani-Kayode and Doyin Okupe?
I really feel sorry for you

We have heard you but you don't have certificate how can you know when you make mistake like that one in aburi Ghana that cost us too much life and property,please Nigerians will not trust you without any proof cause governance is not cattle keeping.

Everyone lies in APC..i thought the default reason for election is to acquire power to lead/rule the people either rightly or wrongly.

Yes! The change is here now, i can feel it heavily.
29th is my birthday, same day buhari will be declared the winner. Its going to be the best birthday ever.
Sai baba.
Sai Buhari.

Chanchit:


Badoo, hw far na? Its been awhile.

I just dey ooo my brother...
I just pack well!!
you nko?

philfearon:

I just dey ooo my brother...
I just pack well!!
you nko?

Lol, baba na election period we dey o, so we wan follow participate for the thing ni.