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MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by DeCleff(m): 3:35pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), on Tuesday gained an unusual support as the main agitating militant group in the Niger Delta, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), pledged its total support for the former military ruler. MEND, in a lengthy press statement circulated through email by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, anchored its decision on the need to deliver Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta region, from the crunching effects of corruption. It also lamented the unconcerned attitude of the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration at the unrelenting degradation of the Niger Delta environment, taking a hard stance on the increasing level of oil theft in the region. President Jonathan, according to MEND, does not deserve a second more in the Presidency. The group also commended Buhari for proposing to scrap the office of the First Lady, which it considered to be a drain on the nation’s resources and a conduit through which corrupt government officials stole across all levels of government. It said, “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has, upon careful consideration of the state of the nation, endorses and fully supports the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Gen. Mohammadu Buhari. “Our decision to throw our full support on Gen. Mohammadu Buhari stems from the pathetic state in which the country has been put by the government of Goodluck Jonathan and our strong believe in Buhari as the man and change the country needs. “President Goodluck Jonathan does not deserve a second more in the Presidency as soon as his tenure expires as he has continuously and blatantly disregarded the very people who voted him into office. “A President that told Nigerian to their faces that he does not ‘give a damn’ when asked to declare his assets. A requirement that is constitutional on assuming the office of the President. “President Jonathan, since assuming his office, has setup countless committees, whose reports have never been implemented. From the Nuhu Ribadu report to the KPMG and fuel subsidy reports, just to mention a few. “How can Nigerians expect a highly corrupt person like Goodluck Jonathan to fight corruption when he believes that stealing is not corruption, as he shamelessly told the Nation? “He has proven beyond all reasonable doubt, his inability to tackle corruption or prosecute a single government official in his six years in office. “MEND finds it laughable the recent statement by Goodluck Jonathan on his government’s plan to fight corruption. This statement not only smacks of ignorance of the highest order, but also shows just how stupid he thinks Nigerians are. A president that had six years to tackle the problem but chose to shield corrupt government officials, joined in the looting of our resources and now has the temerity to say his government has a plan to fight corruption. This is a big slap in the face of every single Nigerian! “We re-state our disregard and lack of confidence in President Goodluck Jonathan. Rather than address the perennial issues in the country responsible for his administrations failures, he is concentrating government funds in a campaign of misinformation intended to hoodwink Nigerians who, unfortunately for him, are now wiser and smarter than he is. “Goodluck Jonathan’s actions, utterances and arrogance prove that he is totally disconnected with the situation facing the ordinary Nigerian and completely out of touch with reality.” www.thenationonlineng.net/new/mend-backs-buhari-presidency/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by DesChyko: 3:38pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Is this believable? I think not. |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by LRNZH(m): 3:39pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
This Buhari Movement is becoming an unstoppable force. I suspect these militants remember the sincerity of the Yar'adua amnesty program vs. the legalisation of oil bunkering through a few benefeciary militants like Tompolo etc.under GEJ. GMB appeciates their support in trying to help build a solid one Nigeria. Another election sad news for GEJ. Ohanaeze, do not disappoint. Learn from the trend.... Another proof that GEJ's 6 years in power benefited only very few elites both in the South and in the North. GMB 2015 On Course.
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Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by lacasa: 3:39pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
![]() Wow! #Change is the only way #GMBPYO2015 |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by Nobody: 3:41pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
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Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by bennygreat1(m): 3:43pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
LIES!!!!!! |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by clevvermind(m): 3:45pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Buhari can continue dreaming. I laugh in spanish. ![]() |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by uekejiuba(m): 3:46pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
really!!!!......i can't belif this..Nigerians are confused.only God can help us |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by harthonder(m): 3:51pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Full text of Muhammadu Buhari's message to Nigerians this morning: "Let us talk, Nigerian to Nigerian." As we enter a year, let us talk - Nigerian to Nigerian. Many of you believe that something is wrong with Nigeria. Many of you have given up. Some of you think this country can never be good; can never get better. And so you forgive politicians for stealing and for mediocrity – because you say to yourselves, they are all thieves, they are all selfish and nothing will change. But is that really true? It is not. Many people ask me: why am I running for office again? And I ask them – what has changed since I began this mission? Can you honestly, truly say to yourself that our country has changed for the better? Are our children safe when they go to school? Are our parents safe when we leave them at home? Is the naira in your bank account of greater value today than it was four years ago? People accuse me of many things. But one thing they never accuse me of is corruption. They never accuse me of mediocrity. They never accuse me of lying. I have led this country and I have a record. We were not perfect, but we were effective, and we solved problems, and we made Nigerians proud to be Nigerians. In our government, we fought corruption, we stabilised the naira, and we shut down insurgencies. We shouldn't forget so soon that there was Maitatsine ravaging the northeast and we dealt with it; we also over ran the Chadian rebels that invaded Nigeria. In our government we rebuilt industries. Nigerians queued up and treated each other with respect; Nigerians took pride in our reputation for discipline. The world admired us. We were proud to be Nigerians. Because they can't attack my record, they accuse me of ethnic jingoism; they accuse me falsely of religious fundamentalism. Because they cannot attack our record, they accuse us falsely of calling for election violence - when we have only insisted on peace. And yet I was Head of State of this country and of course we never imposed Sha’riah. All my vice-presidential candidates have been either Igbo or Yoruba, and always Christian. I have and will continue to condemn those who burn God's places of worship, be they churches or mosques and wish God's judgment upon them. As your President, their punishment won't stop there - we will also ensure such elements are found, are arrested and face the full wrath of the law as punishment for their crimes against our country. So don’t let anyone attempt to blind you with fear so they can continue to plunder our nation’s resources, and to keep you away from the wealth that they share. How can 219 girls be missing in our country, and our leader appears incapable of action? How can 12 young people die because they were looking for jobs in Abuja and justice is not met? How can so many corruption scandals remain unsolved? How can we allow the cowards of Boko Haram take over any part of this country - a sovereign state? What is going on here? In this our country? In a country that belongs to all of us? This is very important to note: It doesn’t matter if you are Igbo, Yoruba, Ijaw, Hausa, Idoma, Efik, Ekwere, Urhobo Igala: neither does it matter if you are Christian, Muslim, animist or atheist: we need a new direction under a new leadership. This is why I am running for the office of the president of Nigeria. This is my promise: We will work hard and fast for you. Our children will go to school and they will return safe. Corruption will be a thing of the past and we will ensure that wealth goes around citizens in an equitable manner. Government will conduct itself in a disciplined and responsible manner; we will identify problems and fix them. The task ahead will be challenging and daunting but it is surmountable. That is what leadership is about. My only desire is to prove to you that Nigeria can truly work. Allow me prove to you that in your lifetime, you and your children can be proud of this country. Change is inevitable. The road to change however comes if we all go out on February the 14 to vote for the APC (All Progressives Congress) as the instrument of change. Let me make you this promise today. We will protect your children. We will protect your wealth. We will make this country work again, for everyone. My name is Muhammadu Buhari. Vote APC. Vote Muhammadu Buhari. God bless you all. God keep us strong. |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by kpelesmary(m): 3:58pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
If really dis mesg kam frm Mend. Then am of a very strong believe that Change is kuming, Becos now it those not matter who wins 2015 General Election. Nigerian needs Change. If GEJ one way or the oder could win, then he will change this Country, also if GBM wins he will aswel do dsame. But if Dis change had kumUp dis way 2011 GEJ would have done well d last four year, he did all what he did becos Nigerians did not put pressure or demand more from him that was why GEJ allowed dis useless tin to happen in front of him. Just that am afraid GEJ will find it very difficult to win dis time but if he dose, I assure Nigerian we re going to see a Differen GEJ. Pls let's stop insulting our self here. Like the Cert issue. Let be more mature, an tell ourself the truth, hw many of us here av graduated for years since, like mi here, 4years now, what has d cert don for mi. We re here asking for gbM Cert. Let gEJ add more Value to nigerian Cert, becos as of now dere is noon attached to it. Dis what I feel or think will happen. All I just wish for is Change. |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by thaoriginator: 4:17pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
If you want the price of Garri to reduce, vote for Buhari #SaiBuhari |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by dre11(m): 4:17pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
The game is getting interesting GEJ is loosing in all front Where is Asari Dokunbo |
Re: MEND Backs Buhari For Presidency by frankyychiji(f): 4:27pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Why not? He funds them. |
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