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Politics › Re: BREAKING: Tunde Balogun Emerges Lagos APC Chairman by RuthlessLeader(m): 5:13pm On May 19, 2018
Daboomb:
..And what did Nigerians get, from Dongoyaro and his band of Coup plotters (like IBB), that wrote the above?

Is it not endless dribbling like Maradona, looting of the treasury, the same self perpetuation, Drug smuggling, decay of the morals of the citizens through "settle me syndrome"?

Infact, it was hte military Junta that wrote the above statements, that destroyed Nigeria the most, especially through their Structural djustment Programme (SAP), which was supposed to be beneficial but same Dongoyaro, IBB and the rest of the looters in the military junta abused it to enrich themselves, while the Citizens even suffered more and many died of heart attack as they watched their life work/saving and effort reduced to NOTHING.

That apart, I agree that this Buhari and his Govt, as presently behaving, is no longer fit for purpose and must be removed urgently, before Herdsmen kill everybody in Nigeria.

Dont tell me a thief like Atiku, is an option. Never!

Let us look for credible younger men (Sowore is the only younger person who has joined the foray, we need more younger people to come out) to lead the Nation, not all these geriatric criminals of Buhari's egenration.
Guy I am already supporting sowore and the coup speech reasons for overthrowing buhari are the same issues we have with him now
Politics › Re: BREAKING: Many Injured As Thugs Destroy APC Congress In Ondo (PHOTOS) by RuthlessLeader(m): 5:09pm On May 19, 2018
BMC: The congress was doctored!!! And they call sensible people wailers
Politics › Re: BREAKING: Many Injured As Thugs Destroy APC Congress In Ondo (PHOTOS) by RuthlessLeader(m): 5:07pm On May 19, 2018
If apc cannot co-ordinate themselves now, will they co-ordinate themselves during national election. They cannot lead the people like this.

#Sowore2019
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 4:46pm On May 19, 2018
shamecurls:
5%

Like you count
BMC spotted. Don't worry I know you must hustle for money
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 4:08pm On May 19, 2018
adisababa1234:
Hold your cry till February next year.
You will follow buhari to daura to continue cleaning his ass
Politics › Re: BREAKING: Tunde Balogun Emerges Lagos APC Chairman by RuthlessLeader(m): 4:06pm On May 19, 2018
You people should not be supporting buhari because he made the same mistakes as a military head of state.
This is the coup speech that overthrew his government on August 27 1985:

I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and illadvised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

[b]The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.[/b]


In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.


Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 3:55pm On May 19, 2018
adisababa1234:
most of you are just crying in vain
buhari will win the forth coming election with great margin.
can you show one presidential candidate that can win election at 8months away from election.
Either u give him your vote or not
either u collect pvc or not
either u abuse him from now till eternity
he will win gallantly
Don't just say over your dead body because it might be so.
Look at this Zombie that is deceiving himself. Nigerians are disillusioned.
Politics › Re: BREAKING: APC Holds Two Parallel Congresses In Lagos, With Open Confrontation by RuthlessLeader(m): 3:37pm On May 19, 2018
2019 APC will have 3 parallel presidential campaigns:
Buharetard all the way from london
Robber okorocha in southeast
Tinubu in southwest
They will all lose
Politics › Re: 2019: There’s Plot To 'Technically Knockout’ Buhari – Sen Marafa by RuthlessLeader(m): 3:14pm On May 19, 2018
kolawoleibukun1:
so should I join you? You have a good point, to be honest. I will reconsider. but give me more reasons why I should trust sowore?
I have nothing against him oh but his look is not just presidential to me. I believe he can supplement this with a strong and experienced young choice for running mate.
over to you
Guy it is not about who look like president or not.
You should vote someone's ability/achievements over their appearance
Politics › Re: 2019: There’s Plot To 'Technically Knockout’ Buhari – Sen Marafa by RuthlessLeader(m): 3:09pm On May 19, 2018
igbodefender:
Have faith and work toward it. Thus saith The Lord, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains. Igbo Presidency will bring equity, good governance, meritocracy and progress to our country.
You and this igbo presidency trash must stop!!!
Competent presidency is what we want no matter who it is. If an Igbo man says he wants to be president only because southeast has not ruled, nobody will vote that dullard
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 2:55pm On May 19, 2018
deebsman1:
Bad belle keep editing and changing people's sentence. That's you people's way, am not surprised tho
Tribalism no go kill una
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 2:53pm On May 19, 2018
NaijaTechnician:
I support, Burhari till 2023
Come 2019 you will follow him to daura jail where you can comfortably lick his arse
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 12:29pm On May 19, 2018
LadyMarionette:
And what does Nigeria deserve? Are we supposed to relegate the needs of a whole country to the background while one man tries to perfect his leadership skills? Assuming that's what he's even trying to do.
My sister tell them oo, they are even saying that when second term comes anti-corruption war will start.
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 12:25pm On May 19, 2018
I will not be surprised if buhari campaigns during election in UK hospital and the zombies still vote him
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 12:21pm On May 19, 2018
Maket:
We have heard you sir. I hope it is not a command. For me I have not decided who my vote will go to. Let me watch how buhari economic team can still turn things around within this few months between now and the election. We also need more employment, Better security and true anti corruption war.
If buhari does this, know it is to get votes.
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 12:18pm On May 19, 2018
deebsman1:
Yes your vote and those of well meaning stupid zombie Nigerians
Fixed.
Politics › Re: Buhari Deserves A Second Term - Billionaire Oil Tycoon, Arthur Eze by RuthlessLeader(m): 12:11pm On May 19, 2018
You people should not be supporting buhari because he made the same mistakes as a military head of state.
This is the coup speech that overthrew his government on August 27 1985:

I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and illadvised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.


In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.


Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 11:54am On May 19, 2018
HIGHESTPOPORI:
Defender,all these excuses point to the fact of incompetence,Jonathan also caused buhari to take 6months to appoint ministers at the detriment of the economy,he also caused pmb no to prosecute babachi lawal the grass cuter?
Leave him, he will come up with another excuse of how those PDP guys that ran to APC are sabotaging this administration and when you ask why buhari doesn't realise this, he will say buhari is sick or needs second term. Nonsense. angry angry
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 11:50am On May 19, 2018
Almajiri101 on your argument of porous borders, are you trying to say these terrorist from libya ignored northern nigeria but came all the way to the MIDDLE BELT EHERE THEY ARE SURROUNDED ON ALL SIDES. And for you to believe these are not fulani shows how gullible you are.
As for your point on how buhari is blaming past administrations, did you read my post of the coup speech given for buhari. Adding the military and civilian rules together, you will see that buhari has caused TWO RECESSIONS AND HE BLAMED PAST ADMINISTRATIONS.
They say a leopard doesn't change it's spots and buhari has proven that. Support this fool at your own peril, you zombies
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 11:38am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
And you believe 4yrs is enough for him to achieve all these?

Bokoharam menace has totally reduced to the minimal and processes are ongoing to totally nip it to the mud and as for those girls, most of them are back and reunited with their family already and could you base believe that despite govt efforts to rescue them, some of these brainwashed girls refused to leave the BH camp while some of the reunited ones were heading back to BH camp. No nation on earth that does not Negotiate with the terrorists when he need arise.

Issues of porous borders has been the major problems which previous governments ignored. PMB has started initiating a process where our porous borders can be secured, that's one of the reasons he visited America but people may not be aware.

He was handed over a dead economy where a barrel of crude oil was sold for $35 with no robust federal reserve, if you could remember soludo and other finance expert made a pronunciations that whoever wins the 2015 election would find it difficult to govern, simply because every reserves had been siphoned and this would definitely has a negative effect on our currency in the global market. All these started with Gej but only manifested in PMB' s govt.

How did he responsible for a job loss? non certificate holders who has been working for years discovered and sent home, is that what you called job loss? Ghost workers who only resume to his personal businesses every day or deceased payments caught up and treated and so many incidents. As for the job creation, so many job employments has been created but not just enough to circulate, that is the more reasons why he needs more time to perfect his plans.

Medical aspect is a personal opinion, you may decide to seek medical abroad if you have what it takes. He can only rebuild the policy to match abroad standard.
Guy I give up with you, you are BMC no doubt and i am tired. On monday, I will create a thread to show why buhari should not be re-elected. I will invite you personaly
Foreign Affairs › Re: Royal Wedding 2018: Prince Harry To Wed Meghan Markle by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:52am On May 19, 2018
martineverest:
and British royalty are silent paupers?
Abeg i don't have time to argue.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:42am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
Sowore is out of contest, he's just a man with no integrity, can you pls show to us dankwambo's credentials, his achievements in gombe in the last 4yrs that shows him as better replacement?
Buhari that is mr integrity what has he achieved?
And as for dankwambo, use your google app or search nairaland itself.
Romance › Re: Can You Date Muslim Chicks? by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:38am On May 19, 2018
MrCork:
...ok..so u date Muslim chicks, correct? angry
I've dated some and they were good people. Like i said you havs to get to know their personality.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:35am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
You ignored my questions to attend some other personal issues, i careless to know whose side are you. My question is, what do you expect of him in his 4yrs that makes him not to qualify for the next phase?
I and others expected him to:
1.) Defeat boko haram and bring back our girls and instead he negotiated with them, released prisoners and did nothing while they kept leah sharibu. They later came for Dapchi girls so they have clearly not been defeated.

2.) Improve security. Gaddafi boys from libya and transmission IGP along with incompetent police and army show his failure in that regard.

3.)Improve the economy. We entered recession and our naira fell from 216 to 520 before rising to 320 where it is still fluctuating. This is a failure.

4.)Provide jobs as he promised. Millions of youths have lost their jobs because of this man, forcing them to find another hustle and he still had the guts to say they are lazy.

5.)End medical tourism as he promised. He spent more than 100 days in london hospital while his son crashed power bike and was flown to germany for holiday.

I am finished. What did you expect of him and how has he achieved this
Foreign Affairs › Re: Royal Wedding 2018: Prince Harry To Wed Meghan Markle by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:06am On May 19, 2018
martineverest:
and u and Ur fellow nairaland will be busy dissing our naija royal families..... hypocrites
Our naija royalty are wealthy barbarians
Foreign Affairs › Re: Royal Wedding 2018: Prince Harry To Wed Meghan Markle by RuthlessLeader(m): 10:03am On May 19, 2018
abiodunalasa:
Why is there so much fuss about this wedding. I was wondering. Because Prince Harry is not even the Heir Apparent to the British Throne.
And BOOM!!! The foolishness undecided
I learnt that Meghan Markle is a half Black woman from Los Angeles. She will be the first ever Black blood in the royal family. Bla bla bla.

Mtcheeew

Well, to correctly play the racial card, the cougar is not Black enough.
I swear this I wise pass everybody especially oyinbo attitude that nigerians like you have is very stupid and it and so many other things are holding everybody down. Don't quote me abeg.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 9:48am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
Have you not heard that fighter jets and chopper were already purchased for combing when land mines were being used as shield by the BH, Have you not heard that restructuring of every Benue and other affected villages has been kick started and units of soldiers assigned for proper monitoring so the menace can be reduced to the minimal.

If buhari is not the best for the job, can you please suggest to us your better candidate?
Sowore and Dankwambo are the only competent
opposition candidates I can think of and if they join forces with dankwambo leaving PDP; Nigeria might just get better.

But if they too Bleep up; they will leave after only 1 term, and so on with everybody else until we get a good president.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 9:41am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
Say whatever you have in mind and don't forget to tell us what you expect of him in his 4yrs. You want him to provide jobs for over 60million unemployed graduate? You also want him to fix the delapidated power supply, build bridges across the nation, fix all Nigerian roads, fight corruption etc in the same 4yrs? Why not use your head that government is a continuous, if he couldn't complete all these things in his 2 terms, don't you know that a solid foundation has been laid for his successor to trend on. For example take a look at Lagos, Tinubu laid the foundation for his successors to build on, now look at Lagos.

We should stop being gullible and learn how to be patient. If you are one of those people contributing to our bad reputation, watch your back.
You are the gullible one here and I say that because you don't talk like BMC. Buhari has failed first term so he shouldn't grt second term.

And please don't say I am PDP, I supported buhari from 2015-2017 and he has failed all his supporters. The reason why PDP ruled for sixteen years is because we were foolish.

Now that our mumu don do, we will not even tolerate one term of incompetence like we did for jonadumb and hopefully buharetard.
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 9:31am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
How did he offend Nigerians? By initiating a serious case against looters? prison is now assured to looters in his second term, is that what you meant by offending us?

Have you heard some of the looters has been sentenced to jail term already? is that what you meant by offending us? Have you heard he's on a mission to sanitise our country and reduce corruption to the minimal? Have you also heard he's also on a mission to rebuild our reputation internationally by dealing seriously with online fraudsters?
I don't know where you are getting your news from, but please stop patronising that place.
Who are the looters? If buhari could not catch all of them first term, what power will he have to apprehend them second term?
And even if he is catching looters, what about herdsmen crisis and Leah sharibu? Are they nonexistent?
Please buhari is leaving and that is what is best for the nation
Education › Re: Beautiful South African Lady Celebrates Herself As She Became A Private Pilot by RuthlessLeader(m): 8:39am On May 19, 2018
lonelydora:
Congratulations girl. But if we are allowed to know who the pilot is before flying, i will never step foot into any plane a woman is the pilot.

Imagine at 8000ft (local) or 30000ft (international) and she remembers she forgot to buy the baby food, or she suspects her husband is chilling with a Unilag babe somewhere in VI? What do you think will happen?
You just said trash. Don't quote me unless you want to use your sense
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 8:36am On May 19, 2018
almajiri101:
PMB's govt was hijacked because of his motive to curb corruption practices which has already seen many in prison. his military govt was termed abuse of power and was later hijacked solely because of fear of prison. The ejection of his govt legalized corruption and make it a lucrative business for the looters.

PMB has been a loyal servant to Nigerian masses and it's very unfortunate we are being ungrateful to him. it is no news that Mr integrity has phobia for corruption and this has been his campaign.
PMB is a failure, a mistake. This man could not improve himself for 30 years after his coup before he came back to lead us.
He absolutely must not get re-elected because it will spell disaster for our people.
Look at what he has been saying and doing ever since he declared his re-election bid, and you will see it has been offending nigerians left and right.
If he can do all this while begging us for re-election, what will he do when no longer needs the votes?
Politics › Re: Is It Time To Change The IGP? by RuthlessLeader(m): 7:33am On May 19, 2018
You people should not be supporting buhari because he made the same mistakes as a military head of state.
This is the coup speech that overthrew his government on August 27 1985:

I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and illadvised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.


In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.


Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

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