Mr Buhari has continued to defend his military coup of 31 December 1983.

As part of his "War Against Indiscipline", he ordered Nigerians to form neat queues at bus stops, under the sharp eyes of whip-wielding soldiers.

Civil servants who were late for work were publicly humiliated by being forced to do frog jumps.

He also introduced a notorious decree to restrict press freedom, under which two journalists were jailed.

However, his attempts to re-balance public finances by curbing imports led to many job losses and the closure of businesses.

As part of anti-corruption measures, he also ordered that the currency be replaced - the colour of the naira notes were changed - forcing all holders of old notes to exchange them at banks within a limited period.

Prices rose while living standards fell, leading to a palace coup by Gen Ibrahim Babangida on 27 August 1985. Mr Buhari was imprisoned for 40 months.

Mr Babangida wanted to speed up the restoration of civilian rule, which Mr Buhari did not see as a priority.
Quotes by The General:
"It is up to the people. If you choose correct leadership, there won't be any need for the military regime.

"The military came in when it was absolutely necessary and the elected people had failed the country," he said in October 2005.

BADNEAT:
Interesting

Firefire:
So terrible blood staining profile

simplemach:
U c?

chamboy:
The delusionist Biafranqueen

ItsMeAboki:
BEWARE OF PROPAGANDA, some ppl have perfected it to an art, they take false information and twist it to give it a negative interpretation against perceived enemies - in this case against the emergence of GMB as APC flagbearer and the next potential president.

This thread was obviously intended to create division along ethnic/regional lines in order to influence potential voters against GMB.

Unfortunately for the OP; many Nigerians have moved on beyond such shallow way of thinking; they know their real enemy is not religion or tribe but corruption and are consequently united in demanding for change.

Pls ignore the OP and her sentiments of bigotry.

mcfynest:
I would reply your post tommorow biafranqueen, please stop this ethno arguments, atleast the kalu brothers are there, why not start by talking about them. True, GMB is not a saint, but who is?

biafranqueen:
4. He reduced inflation from 23% to 4% by fiscal discipline and home grown economic team (not achieved under any other era).

Because of his non strategic ban on importation of many products it sent the prices of bread(my families bread factory was shut down because we could not import Golden Penny and no flour was available).
In 1983, Nigeria was not in any economic mess. Nigeria was doing very very very very fine. There was nothing that Buhari was supposed to salvage. It was 1 naira to 1 dollar. A ticket to London was N500. A brand new Volkswagen beatle car was N4000.


biafranqueen:
1. Buhari was governor of Borno state under Obasanjo regime and later minister of petroleum.

Yes this man was all this in his early 30's and head of State in his 40's while young Nigerians can not even find employment because he refuses to help out the younger generation. So are you telling me out of 8 children he has no son he could have raised to carry on his legacy? He has failed as a father and this has once again shown us that he is not a good manager of affairs even in his own house or community.

He was the first to support and defend Yerima of Zamfara when Yerima started his campaign of sharia across northern Nigeria least I forget.


After leaving these positions why is Borno the Boko Harem main hot spot from the start?
Minister of Petroleum yes he did not enrich himself but others under him and over him did. He has great character but lacks creative management skills. Corporal punishment is not a management skill

azimibraun:
If buhari is all thst they say he is, how come ppl still like him this much? I am confused. Infact more admirers than haters.

Mr Babangida wanted to speed up the restoration of civilian rule, which Mr Buhari did not see as a priority.

azimibraun:
If buhari is all thst they say he is, how come ppl still like him this much? I am confused. Infact more admirers than haters.

eaglechild:
However, his attempts to re-balance public finances by curbing imports led to many job losses and the closure of businesses.

Prices rose while living standards fell, leading to a palace coup by Gen Ibrahim Babangida on 27 August 1985. Mr Buhari was imprisoned for 40 months


Yet he wants to return.

When he should be smarting in regret for toppling a democracy and messing up the economy.

deji68:
Abio....Essential commodities were Rationed,..Looted warehouses,Factories were shut because of raw material, even his anti corruption crusade mostly the opposition party politicians were put in jail.I dont really know why some are deluded by his Candidacy ...anyway sha Feb don nearly reach