Can we say that the outburst of Gen. Buhari is a true reflection of the state of the nation or another political gimmick
aimed at heating up the polity? One may
tend to comprehend the General’s
concern but his usage of words creates
room for suspicion about his intention.
How can a former Nigerian leader declare the govt of the day is “the
biggest Boko Haram” when we all truly know the aim s and objective of the
group, Boko Haram. Truly Buhari’s unguarded alterances calls for a rethink on the kind of men and
women Nigerians intend to elect as their
leaders. Does Buhari truly love the Nigerian people he earnestly craves to
lead again? If he does, then one need to
ask him why does he wish them a
bloodbath if all do not go well in 2015?
Statements such as these are not the
qualities of a true democrat that Buhari wants us to believe he is. Who does Buhari aims to threaten by these statements? Why has Buhari continue to portray himself more as a
Northerner than a Nigerian and yet he
wish to lead a nation as diverse as
Nigeria? The CPC should urge its former candidate
not to continue on this path because
such behavior will dampen the image of
the party rather score political points
like it wants to achieve with this acts. It
is high time our politician stop this war of word and get down to business by
discussing critical issues as they borders
on our collective existence as a nation. Democracy as it is practiced in advanced
societies portrays a transparent look for
all to see. Even the opposition in such
places contributes meaningfully to the
advancement of the govt in power. Here
the case seems to be the opposite. With the Acn joining the cue of rash
statement made at the presidency, it is
even more alarming to here Northerner
governors supporting the call Buhari is
making. If the North cannot accept the fact that a
minority is leading this country, then
what is the basis for this democracy
where individuals are allowed to rule
base on where they are from? Indeed
such a process will not last long and I want to think the PDP is truly learning
from its mistakes caused because of the
way it handles its “family affair”. It is quite clear that there is a lot of
loopholes with the kind of system we
operate here but that cannot resolve our
problem if we keep heating up the
process with threat of bloodbath as the
General has promised Nigerians. Buhari as a leader and elder statesman should
not allow his ambition for power
becloud his sense of reasoning. As the
only legacy he can leave behind is to
ensure that the tenets of democracy
takes it root in this country and not with this outburst of his. The PDP on its part must gather the
moral fiber if it has any left to question
and sanction the spate of corruption
going on in this country. If it can tackle
this, then a better day is ahead of
Nigerians.