Politics › Re: Buhari Cannot Deliver Good Governance - Sogunro (former Buhari Loyalist) PUNCH by Splashme(op): 9:27am On Jan 29, 2017 |
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Politics › Buhari Cannot Deliver Good Governance - Sogunro (former Buhari Loyalist) PUNCH by Splashme(op): 9:12am On Jan 29, 2017*. Modified: 9:58am On Jan 29, 2017 |
A policy advocate and President Muhammadu Buhari’s former loyalist, Ayo Sogunro, speaks with BAYO AKINLOYE on why he thinks Buhari should be removed from office Recently, you said President Muhammadu Buhari deserves impeachment. Does the President really deserve that?
A lot of our public office holders deserve removal or impeachment. (President Muhammadu) Buhari is no exception. In a saner political system, the loss of human lives in just under two years of this administration is enough to prompt popular anger and legislative inquiry. If the president is being nonchalant about the loss of Nigerian lives in the Middle Belt, in Southern Kaduna, in Zaria, and in Internally Displaced Persons’ camps, then anyone who says they unequivocally stand with the president is standing against the lives of Nigerians. We are often too complacent, too uncritical and misguidedly supportive of anyone in power. We should not judge the president by our own individual experience, but by the collective experiences of all Nigerians. If the president fails to protect one Nigerian, he fails to protect all Nigerians. Would you say President Buhari should resign?
I think the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress should go back to their meeting rooms and reflect deeply on the meaning of change. Nigerians do not just want a change in the individuals in government; they want a change in the system of government. Changing Buhari changes nothing in itself. Changing Nigeria is what matters. This requires serious contemplation and critical thinking on the underlying problems: social inequality, ethnic divisions, religious primacy and fundamentalism, political patronage, corruption of greed and corruption of need. The political system that inspires these underlying problems has to be fixed before we start talking of the symptoms such as power failure, poor education, bad economy, etc. What do you think about Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade?I am not aware of any anti-corruption crusade – not while there are unresolved allegations against several persons in the president’s cabinet and staff; not while loyal members of the president’s party are insulated from prosecution; not while convictions are only in the media and rarely in the courts; not while social inequality still persists across Nigeria; not while politicians go home with undeserved remuneration whereas our civil servants are not even paid the minimum wage on time. I am not aware of any anti-corruption crusade. Senator Shehu Sani described Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade as using ‘insecticide’ against those outside his political circle accused of corruption and deodorant for his allegedly corrupt close allies. Is that correct?
Mr. Shehu Sani has a point. The presidency is either hypocritical or suffering from cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance is a situation when a person has inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes in making decisions. The same presidency that swooped on judges in the middle of the night now believes in fair hearing for members of the executive? It is as if we have two presidencies in Aso Rock: one that believes in fast and urgent action (Sambo Dasuki, Bukola Saraki, and the judiciary) and another that believes in fair hearing and due process. Do you think Nigerians should still hope for change under Buhari?
Buhari is not the problem with Nigeria. He is merely compounding the original problem. The problem is the Nigerian socio-political system. Although we all say the system is the problem, I am not sure we have ever tried to define it. For me, the Nigerian system is the cumulative socio-legal segregations in our rules, regulations, laws, precedents and practice woven into a patronage socio-legal order for the purpose of controlling resources, maintaining power and generating revenue for the government’s treasury in general, and the pockets of some individuals in particular. That was how Taubman Goldie designed Nigeria in 1886, perfected by Frederick Lugard in 1914 and how it is still run today. If there is hope, it is in the initiation of a system reform. What is view about the standoff between the President and the Senate concerning the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission?The president is free to appoint anyone he desires within the constitutional provisions. The Senate is also free to reject anyone they disapprove within the constitutional provisions. (Ibrahim) Magu and anyone else will come and go with Buhari. In the long run, what matters for us now is that the (Nigerian) Constitution –imperfect as it is – should be respected. If either side is unclear about the constitutional right of way, then that is why the judiciary exists. Unfortunately, Nigerian politicians prefer political solutions rather than legal solutions. What would you say about how the Presidency communicates with Nigerians?
It is common knowledge that President Buhari doesn’t communicate often to the Nigerian people and even when he does, it is often in the course of a foreign trip. I am not sure whether this is deliberate disdain, misguided strategy or negligence. Whatever it is, it shows a lack of empathy towards Nigerians. This is part of why I rate the president low on governance. He has behaved more like a distant autocrat than a democratic leader. http://punchng.com/buhari-cant-deliver-good-governance-sogunro/ |
Christianity Etc › Re: CAN Slams Osinbajo & Applauds Apostle Suleman For Speaking Out by Splashme: 8:52am On Jan 29, 2017 |
But we warned them that Buhari is a jihadist |
Crime › Re: Black January - See How Many Nigerians Were Killed Between 1st And 27th by Splashme: 6:46am On Jan 29, 2017 |
It has never been this bad with Nigeria. Buhari is Nigeria's worst president ever |
Politics › Re: David Mark Spotted On A Train From Abuja To Kaduna Today (Photos) by Splashme: 6:39am On Jan 29, 2017 |
PapaBrowne: God bless Jonathan. I used this train from ABJ to Kaduna 5 weeks ago. I was so amazed not just at the train but at the quality of work at the station and on the tracks.
The Taxi driver that carried me to the station at Idu didn't even know there was such a facility there.
He appreciated Jonathan more and regretted every fiber in his body that ever supported APC.
Even the wonderful airport terminals Jonathan was building have all come to a grinding halt under thi failed administration. |
Celebrities › Re: Isabella Ayuk Looks Gorgeous In New Photos by Splashme: 12:17am On Jan 29, 2017 |
Fine girl |
Politics › Re: David Mark Spotted On A Train From Abuja To Kaduna Today (Photos) by Splashme: 6:17pm On Jan 28, 2017*. Modified: 7:42am On Jan 29, 2017 |
May God bless GEJ |
Politics › Re: Buhari Hasn’t Convinced Nigerians He Passed School Certificate Exam– Junaid Moha by Splashme: 12:25pm On Jan 28, 2017 |
stinggy: Ineffective and you ate cheaper rice, bought cheaper cement, paid lesser naira for transportation, bought fuel at cheaper rate, your salaries were hardly delayed, food prices were very low. Fear God ooo (e beru olorun oo). The threat of chaos and disintegration wasn't even this high under him - BH, Herdsmen, Avengers, Ipob, Shiite.
And are we better off after 2 years?
Not saying was without flaws, infact he had many but Buhari is worse. |
Politics › Re: Buhari Hasn’t Convinced Nigerians He Passed School Certificate Exam– Junaid Moha by Splashme: 7:02am On Jan 28, 2017*. Modified: 9:21am On Jan 28, 2017 |
We still have a few Northerners who have started reasoning objectively...........
Junaid Muhammad is one . |
Car Talk › Re: Innoson Stops 85% Production Due To PMB's Policies, May Join 2Baba Protest by Splashme: 7:09pm On Jan 27, 2017 |
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Politics › Re: It Is A Display Of Insanity And Inhumanity To Wish Death To The President by Splashme: 1:57pm On Jan 27, 2017 |
PedroJP: this foolish one is back again, he only supports evil. You are condemning those widhing him dead but won't condemn him whom has killed so many. Defenseless and no threat posing IPOB members were killed, you and your co jubilated but you are here writing epistle cos of mere wishing.
You can as well accompany him to hell. Better he is then and we survive than him to be alive while most perish.
Hypocrite. You said "those who wish another death without any cause....."
Who said we want him dead with no reason ? He has killed many, not even wishing them death. He has killed brothers, fathers, sisters, children of many. Is his life more special than those or are his relatives more special than relatives of thos killed ?
Does it even look like buhari wishes us well with his system of ruling ? Is it not "u can go to hell" character he has been exhibiting which is exactly what we pray divinity helps us achieve on his head since we mere mortals can hardly do that.
It seems fulanis have been giving you fula d nunu recently that you keep shut on their atrocities and condemn mere sayings and wishes. God judge u d wat u reason. |
Politics › Re: Sapele Residents Protest With Generators On Their Heads Against Power OutagePICS by Splashme: 12:24pm On Jan 27, 2017 |
cooljude: it's gone too bad. I thought someone said it didn't take rocket science to produce enough power. e b like sey em own don turn inter-dimension quantum travel spacecraft b dis. e dey always sweet to criticise........ |
Celebrities › Re: Don't Protest, Join Politics Instead Says Nollywood Actress, Funke Adesiyan by Splashme: 12:04pm On Jan 27, 2017*. Modified: 7:16pm On Jan 27, 2017 |
Stewpid girl American's recently Protested against Trump |
Politics › Re: If Buhari Dies Today, It's Because Nigerians Killed Him - APGA Chairman Ike Oye by Splashme: 5:31am On Jan 27, 2017 |
eyeview: The best thing Buhari can do for the nation at this time is simply to die. |
Politics › Re: 72% Of Nigerians Disapprove Of President Muhammad Buhari’s Performance by Splashme: 5:26am On Jan 27, 2017 |
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Politics › Re: 1$ At 180 Tweet, Ben Bruce And Others Come For Die Hard APC Supporter by Splashme: 5:05am On Jan 27, 2017 |
PatriotTemidayo: They thot power is bread and butter. They waged a propaganda war. They shouted to high heavens and fooled the people, but in the long run, they fooled themselves.
Now they don't even know what to do about governance, they are as confused as snake fish.
They complained about oil price, but oil price has improved. They complained about revenue, but they generate twice what past govt generated in tax and duties. They said it was Boko haram, now Boko haram is supposedly defeated. They said it was corruption, Abeg where Is the corruption now.
Every aspect of governance is suffering, at least past governments got one or two aspect right. What has this govt got right?
GEJ moved our economy into the elite class, they destroyed it. He moved our agriculture to enviable height in Africa, they destroyed it. All the vehicle assembly plants that were hussling to outsmart themselves in who to settle in Nigeria first have quietly disappeared from the country. Average Nigeria cannot afford common food stuff. They said Avenger was the reason light was not available, when last did avenger bombed anything, yet they supply us MEGAWATTS OF DARKNESS. what can you give as a credit to this govt............am still searching. |
Politics › Re: Major Reason Behind Nigeria's Woes by Splashme: 8:28pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Buhari is the sole cause of Nigeria's woes |
Politics › Re: Senate Stands By Resolution Calling For Babachir's Sack, Agrees To Screen Magu by Splashme: 7:34pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Olukat: “Thirdly, I will state this clearly: This letter is a funeral service for the anti-corruption fight. Mr. President, when it comes to fighting corruption in the National Assembly, the judiciary and in the larger Nigeria society, the president uses insecticide, but when it comes to fighting corruption within the presidency, they use deodorant. 
Sai Baba walls are cracking  Choi! see punching...TKO  |
Celebrities › Re: 2face Idibia Reveals Reason For His Protest Against FG by Splashme: 7:12pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Go on 2baba my brother. We gat your back |
Politics › Re: Fayose Personally Drives Apostle Suleman To His Hotel Room After DSS Saga. Pics by Splashme: 6:24pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Pasidon: Fulani herds men killed over 200 people in kaduna and there was no single reaction from d state and federal government.. Then a pastor encourages his members to defend themselves against the blood sucking terrorists and then the DSS is unleashed on him.. Who is fooling who.. There is nothing like a one Nigeria we need this country divided |
Politics › Re: Reps Pass Confidence Vote On Buhari by Splashme: 6:12pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
ddippset: I just find it very ridiculous that PDP think they will take over power in 2019. Mumu, we are talking about the Buhari/APC induced hardship |
Travel › Re: BRT Introduces New Transport Fares by Splashme: 6:05pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
MufasaRebirth: Lagosians voted massively for buhari,so they should enjoy the sweet change, they deserved it  |
Celebrities › Re: Olamide Joins March For Nationwide Protest by Splashme: 5:59pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Good one Badoo |
Politics › Re: "Buhari Is The Commander Of Executive Corruption" - Farooq Kperogi by Splashme: 5:52pm On Jan 26, 2017 |
Laveda:

All they wanted was getting GEJ out of power, and not looking at long term, the sad part was seeing educated individuals support him...
See the mess they put us now, Shame to them all! |
Politics › Re: Jonathan Replies Man Who Thanked Him For Kaduna - Abuja Lite Rail by Splashme: 10:45am On Jan 26, 2017 |
gfd |
Politics › Re: Nura Alkali Apologizes To Dasuki, Metuh And Bade. Nigerians React by Splashme: 9:50am On Jan 26, 2017 |
aljharem: Eyes Don dey open. Buhari is the worst thing in Nigeria recent history |
Politics › Re: Ngozi Okonjo Iweala To Contest For 2019 Presidency: Adeshina As VP? by Splashme: 9:26am On Jan 26, 2017 |
We have good brains but will rather settle for a brain dead illiterate cattle herdsman.
Nigeria is a wasted country |
Politics › Re: Is Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Planning To Run For Presidency Come 2019? See This (Pic) by Splashme: 9:25am On Jan 26, 2017 |
We have good brains but will rather settle for a brain dead illiterate cattle herdsman.
Nigeria is a wasted country |
Politics › Re: 72% Of Nigerians Ask Buhari To Resign by Splashme: 9:23am On Jan 26, 2017 |
Buhari should not even be an LGA chairman Nigeria is a wasted country |
Politics › Re: Anambra Guber: I’m Not In APC – Soludo Denies Vying For Ticket by Splashme: 8:57am On Jan 26, 2017 |
APC can never stop lying |
Politics › Re: FG Orders Payment Of N150bn To Petroleum Marketers by Splashme: 3:42am On Jan 26, 2017 |
Subsidy again even at N145 a liter? SHAME on you Buhari/APC govt |
Politics › Re: Inflation Rate Becoming Unbearable, Says Tinubu by Splashme: 2:59am On Jan 26, 2017 |
Eeediot that misled gullible Nigerians into voting in this senile illiterate as president |