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Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Nobody: 12:45am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Nigerian opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari has flown to London in an attempt to ease Western fears about his leadership in the event that he succeeds in winning the upcoming presidential election. Buhari, election candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), is up against incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in the vote, delayed until March 28 by the electoral commission on the recommendation of the country’s security services. The security authorities claimed that a six-week military operation against the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, which is being conducted in the northeast of the country, was scheduled to begin on the same day as the election, leaving an inadequate security presence for voters in the rest of the country. According to his campaign, after flying in from the Nigerian capital, Abuja, Buhari is set to speak at the foreign policy NGO the Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House as well as holding talks with “key members of the British political establishment”. However, Chatham House could not confirm that he would be speaking, only saying it was “likely” and Newsweek could not determine who Buhari would be meeting. Manji Cheto, West Africa analyst at political risk consultancy Teneo Intelligence, believes that Buhari’s flying visit to Britain is to show Western officials that he is someone who will “adhere to democratic principles” if he is elected next month. “This is designed to position Buhari as pro-investment and pro-Western partners,” she says. “What [western officials] have heard is mostly information that the PDP [the rival People’s Democratic Party] has said to the world through propaganda.” “It’s him having private meetings as well to calm Western partners about any potential autocratic tendencies so to speak,” she adds. A journalist with knowledge of the situation on the ground in Nigeria, who declined to be named on matters of Nigerian politics, added that the devout Muslim politician is on a “charm offensive” to reassure Western officials about not only his own credentials but also his ability to tackle the threat of the Boko Haram insurgency. “There is a feeling of anxiety among Western governments about Buhari, about what he represents and who his backers are,” the reporter noted. “So it doesn’t surprise me that he has flown in for talks before the election.” “He wants to, as much as reassure them about himself, also convince them that he has got a plan for dealing with Boko Haram. I think that would be top of his agenda.” http://www.newsweek.com/nigerian-opposition-leader-buhari-arrives-london-charm-offensive-308235 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Quote1: 12:49am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Thought they said the People's general is in London to treat cancer. saTANists and propaganda are inseparable twins. 236 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Goddex: 12:52am On Feb 21, 2015 |
OP, did you see this? "However, Chatham House could not confirm that he would be speaking, only saying it was “likely” and Newsweek could not determine who Buhari would be meeting." That old man is on a sick bed recuperating. Every other arrangee meeting may just be cover up. [size=13pt]'APC' and 'Lies' are synonymous.[/size] [size=20pt]The man should also stop over at Cambridge for his authentic WASC certificate[/size] (if truly he sat for that exams) 142 Likes 13 Shares
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Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Quote1: 12:58am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Goddex: You def need contemporary English. That Newsweek couldn't determine who he would be meeting suggests to you that he's sick ![]() ![]() 202 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Nobody: 1:00am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Goddex: Ur opinion 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by NobleAky(m): 1:05am On Feb 21, 2015 |
I wonder the intonation he would use to convince the west of how he would be democratic if (but not possible) elected that heavy hausa accent? No No No 33 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Ikengawo: 1:05am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Hahaha lol, charming his nurse or his inflamed prostate? 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Nobody: 1:13am On Feb 21, 2015 |
NobleAky:may be he never spoke a word in the war college back then in Cambridge. 47 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by pacesetter939: 1:29am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Goddex:This is only but your wish for the people's General but such desire shall backfire to you... 61 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by appini: 1:30am On Feb 21, 2015 |
The only thing I understands from the write-up is that Buhari is a suspect. Someone that cannot be trusted... in fact, a Buhari that have a terroristic baggage he is trying to hide from the world. 27 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by appini: 1:32am On Feb 21, 2015 |
appini: 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by NobleAky(m): 1:44am On Feb 21, 2015 |
afolag:may be 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by opalu: 1:55am On Feb 21, 2015 |
As a veteran military general, he knows first hand that you don't disclose all your strategies. At least newsweek an internationally reputed paper has confirmed that he is there for a noble purpose even though they were not told who he wants to meet. Of course when running against an incumbent, names won't be flying as much. Sai Buhari 47 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by baybeeboi: 2:38am On Feb 21, 2015 |
politicians and lies. Pity those of us that still listen to them 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by modskiller(m): 2:55am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Arrives in Charms Ke!!! Abeg which charm jare #JujuThingsOnPoint ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by menesheh(m): 2:57am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Story 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by agabusta: 3:21am On Feb 21, 2015 |
NobleAky: See this one oh. To the white man he is just another funny accent English speaker just like the Yoruba man, igbo man and other Africans. 30 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Firefire(m): 4:07am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Booohary is finished, looking for favor and support from the west after your evil deeds of the '80s ? Sorry too late Pa. Booohary. Boohary balloon busted already. ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Freetech: 4:12am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Another SaTANist lie bursted. ![]() ![]() I hope Fayose, the ambulance driver or is it taxi driver can enlightened Nigerian who he actually secretly ferried to uk in his imaginary air ambulance. 29 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by ZACHIE: 4:19am On Feb 21, 2015 |
My President -in- waiting. Exile beckons on Bode George and Fayose 35 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by stinggy(m): 4:30am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Goddex: Recuperating? I thought you would even say he is dead. SMH ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Nobody: 4:40am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Buhari has gone to meet the real owners of nigeria. He might meet the queen in an underground in buckinham palace. 7 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by PassingShot(m): 4:40am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Another propaganda of TANoids deflated. 10 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by Nobody: 5:27am On Feb 21, 2015 |
The people love him... The thieving elite wants him there The Ex-Generals are Clamoring for him Vote General Muhammadu Buhari Vote Change Sai Baba 24 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by holatin(m): 5:29am On Feb 21, 2015 |
hey someone should call fayose if he hasn't died of high blood pressure concerning this news. SaTANist how market ?? 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by OrlandoOwoh(m): 5:36am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Ikengawo:May inflamed prostrate be yours just as you wish Buhari. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by OrlandoOwoh(m): 5:40am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Let saTANists come tell us that Newsweek is owned by Tinubu, like the Nations. 10 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by dridowu: 6:58am On Feb 21, 2015 |
I don't know y pple are giving themselves headache about Buhari, if pdp like let them say that "they (pdp) saw him (Buhari) entering john hopkins hospital for treatment" na pdp wahala b dt. I have already decided who i will vote for and it is people general that i am voting for. It is dos that are yet to decide that pdp can be using dr yeye talk for. #SaiBuhari15 appini:Buhari a suspect ? Guy honestly u must be a comedian, a suspect would not have left his home talkless of going to a western country where he can easily be apprehend . Anyway, the real suspect in Nigeria politics as at today is Buruji Kashamu (PDP senatorial aspirant in Ogun State), Kashamu is a close ally of GEJ, he dare not step his foot outside Nigeria esp in Western Countries or else, you and i know the rest of the story. Again you said Buhari has a terrorist baggage, like i said earlier you must basketmouth2, terrorist baggage yet he is going to western country and you still claim Buhari is hiding from the world. He would have stayed in his Daura hometown on a lowkey if truly he is a terrorist like you claim. Please don't spill fallacy again . Enjoy your day 29 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by jorlons(m): 7:03am On Feb 21, 2015 |
A very good move sire. Strengthen ties, make as many allies as you can cause you are definitely going to Aso rock. Vote change Vote GMB/PYO 17 Likes |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by jorlons(m): 7:11am On Feb 21, 2015 |
NobleAky: At least he doesn't have that inferiority complex syndrome which I think you definitely have judging from your comment. It is ppl like you who'll do every thing possible to speak the way the white man doess. ''WANNABE'' 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Arrives London On Charm Offensive - Newsweek London by omenka(m): 7:15am On Feb 21, 2015 |
But the children of anger said it is all lies, that Buhari isn't in London, that the pictures of him supposedly walking in London are old pics taken in 2013 and recycled!! So, as guy sympathetic to tanoids, I reject in totality this publication! The publisher must have been paid by Tinubu's APC! ![]() 11 Likes |
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