Sincere9gerian:
Not surprised at all. All the current shenanigans called fight against corruption will lead to nowhere. For instance, since the commencement of the so called fight against corruption, the collection of #50 by police officers on the road has not reduced one bit. If anything, it's getting worse. Buhari is just fighting his political enemies. Nothing has changed.

#Truth

Pained.....well,tthe Sun newapaper has return the #9 milliion they got from your Hero Gej...
That's atleast covers the #50 ...he pain am...hehehehe

EasternLion:
This is the man Obama right hand man campaigned for, he promised you he was a changed personality, and we here told you it is a lie that our own leopard never changes its spots, you said na lie say na Change, say na American change una carry come.

Now we are left with an unrepentant old despotic dictator, he finds it sweet to carry out vindictive agendas using the secret service.


I weep .


Iron hand does not mold a good country, rule of law, justice, equity and fairness does.

Sit down there!!!that is in a sane country.But in a zoological republic like Nigeria,a sincere dictator is d best

PhockPhockMan:
That's why I believe strongly that you're a Sambisa forest resident.

So Unfortunate.

Braaaa..,the thing really pain you well well...sorry ehn.

Person weh divert 2.2 billions dollars needs to be dragged on a tarred road with an okada or keke na pep.

Bastards.

Tolexander:
Everyone has a right to say what ever pleases one.

I still remember Guantanamo bay, has it been finally closed down by US?

There are some crimes you are accused of all over the world where they lock you up and throw away the keys. Terrorism for one. Every country is in agreement on this. And nowhere did a court order say to release a terrorist suspect and the government of America said no. Unlike what is happening in Nigeria.

FisifunKododada:
So they want us to allow a terrorist and a corrupt politician jump bail? God punish Washington com post

That's exactly what they want.

They want us to go back to when crooks, looters and criminal elements use our money to evade justice or manipulate the judiciary to walk away from justice.

The bankrupt judiciary can grant unconditional bail and release to criminals same way our crime fighting agencies can re arrest with valid new charges. Simple..

Boooohari weldone, you are compiling a lovely portfolio for yourself. The world sees you for what you really are.

They dont know that injustics to one is an injustice to all

The Washington Post should not be taken seriously. This is an organization which consistently fails at Fact-Checking but pays more attention to sensationalism so that they can sell more newspapers produced by their dying media empire. nansense hypocrites

Tolexander:
Everyone has a right to say what ever pleases one.

I still remember Guantanamo bay, has it been finally closed down by US?

people seem to forget that Guantanamo bay isn't inside the united States those guys (u.s) are smart to know that they can't torture and detain people for long inside the u.s, don't compare that with Nigeria.

anwe:


Gitmo is not in US and it's not protected by US law. Don't worry it will be your turn next when the rights of court and fair hearing are abused. we can as well ask for the military to come back so that the constitution can be suspended and we are ruled by decrees.

The federal government can detain anybody as long as they want if they are charge with terrorism and treason. do you know how many millions of Boko haram suspects that are lavishing in jail since GEJ presidency. They have been branded enemy of the state and are change with treason and terrorism just like Nmandi Kanu. As for Gistmo the US courts has also order the release of the detainees but the US government have continue to deny them the right for a trial and has not release them. As long as they are detain by the US government they are protected by US laws

One chance, unfortunately no going back.
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Compare and contrast PGMB VS JONATHAN
1. GEJ sold fuel at #87 while Buhari is selling at average of #300 & above and fuel is selling half its price all over the world, yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
2. When GEJ Budgeted 1bn for feeding in Aso-Rock in 2014, (halved it to 500 million upon shouts) APC cried wolf and now Buhari's budget for same is 1.7bn yet Buharists are mute and still think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
3. GEJ spent 1.4bn to service all presidential jets in one year while Buhari spends 6bn on same in 6month (they later agreed to 2.5 billion in six months compared to 1.4 in a year for GEJ) yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
4. GEJ gave more funding to education while Buhari's 2016 budget favours Ministry of information more than education yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful. what r u informing with 39.6 billion if it is not an avenue to defraud Nigeria LEGALLY.?
5. GEJ spent an average of #‎8million‬ on each international trip while Buhari spends an average of #‎25m‬ on each international trip yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
6. GEJ created Over 5millon jobs in 5yrs while buhari has sacked over 2million workers in 8months. Check Federal Bureau of Statistics.
7. GEJ made Nigeria's economy the best in Africa & quadrupled our GDP in 4yrs while Buhari has dragged Nigeria's economy down to 8th position in ranking in just 8months.
8. GEJ left naira exchange rate @185 to $1 but buhari has destroyed the naira in just 8 months which now sells at #320 to $1.
9. It took GEJ less than 2weeks to select his cabinet while it took bihari 6months to do same.
10. Buhari claimed that subsidy was fraud (Who is subsidizing who) but buhari has spent trillions on fuel subsidy since may 29 and still no fuel while all buharists have suddenly gone dumb.
11. Buhari/APC accused GEJ of corruption but have not been able to pin one stain on him while Muhammadu Buhari him self followed the crowd that entered into the #‎DasukiGate‬.
12. Buhari said that Boko Haram are his misguided brothers while he declared an internationally renowned freedom fighter like Nnamdi Kanu a Terrorist. Can you imagine!
13. Buhari does not have an Honorary WAEC but bags an illegal Honorary (Ph.D) from unapproved El-rufai's university and yet Buharists respect his NEPA Bill more than GEJ's PhD.
14. Buhari used his secondary school principal's recommendation letter to become Military Head of State and again used Court Affidavit to become President.
Hansome Hanson tell them!!!RI VS JONATHAN
1. GEJ sold fuel at #87 while Buhari is selling at average of #300 & above and fuel is selling half its price all over the world, yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
2. When GEJ Budgeted 1bn for feeding in Aso-Rock in 2014, (halved it to 500 million upon shouts) APC cried wolf and now Buhari's budget for same is 1.7bn yet Buharists are mute and still think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
3. GEJ spent 1.4bn to service all presidential jets in one year while Buhari spends 6bn on same in 6month (they later agreed to 2.5 billion in six months compared to 1.4 in a year for GEJ) yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
4. GEJ gave more funding to education while Buhari's 2016 budget favours Ministry of information more than education yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful. what r u informing with 39.6 billion if it is not an avenue to defraud Nigeria LEGALLY.?
5. GEJ spent an average of #8million on each international trip while Buhari spends an average of #25m on each international trip yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
6. GEJ created Over 5millon jobs in 5yrs while buhari has sacked over 2million workers in 8months. Check Federal Bureau of Statistics.
7. GEJ made Nigeria's economy the best in Africa & quadrupled our GDP in 4yrs while Buhari has dragged Nigeria's economy down to 8th position in ranking in just 8months.
8. GEJ left naira exchange rate @185 to $1 but buhari has destroyed the naira in just 8 months which now sells at #320 to $1.
9. It took GEJ less than 2weeks to select his cabinet while it took bihari 6months to do same.
10. Buhari claimed that subsidy was fraud (Who is subsidizing who) but buhari has spent trillions on fuel subsidy since may 29 and still no fuel while all buharists have suddenly gone dumb.
11. Buhari/APC accused GEJ of corruption but have not been able to pin one stain on him while Muhammadu Buhari him self followed the crowd that entered into the #DasukiGate.
12. Buhari said that Boko Haram are his misguided brothers while he declared an internationally renowned freedom fighter like Nnamdi Kanu a Terrorist. Can you imagine!
13. Buhari does not have an Honorary WAEC but bags an illegal Honorary (Ph.D) from unapproved El-rufai's university and yet Buharists respect his NEPA Bill more than GEJ's PhD.
14. Buhari used his secondary school principal's recommendation letter to become Military Head of State and again used Court Affidavit to become President.
Hansome Hanson tell them!!!

Tolexander:
Everyone has a right to say what ever pleases one.

I still remember Guantanamo bay, has it been finally closed down by US?

Is there a subsisting court order on its closure?

lastmanstandn:
Buhari, Our National Interest and Court Orders
A step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity that we voted Jonathan out for.
Nigerians are very forgetful of the past. Nigeria, under the watch of the Fmr President, could not successful keep terror suspects in custody because prosecutors failed to prepare a case. We had a system where court orders and injunctions stalled corruption cases and made a mockery of our fight to defeat corruption and insecurity across the country. This time, we have an executive that is willing to stretch its constitutional powers to keep Nigeria safe and recoup stolen fund, yet we're starting to paint the President as a dictator.

Kanu is a threat to our national security. In advanced societies, suspects are detained for issues as trivial as traffic offence to keep them in custody while a stronger case is put together, why must Nigeria be different? Societies with strong intelligence communities engage whatever means is takes to keep terrorists and extremists out of circulation, must ours be different? Indeed, there are global concerns with regards to ethical issues in national security and intelligence activities of nations; developing countries should not be singled out as if we are the only ones involved in such. Indeed, the primary responsibility of government is to ensure its people live neither in fear of terrorism, external aggression nor poverty and other factors that undermine their peace and safety while it also sustains the fundamental rights of its people. However, many advanced nations have passed through periods of national crisis when liberties were exchanged for greater security, the balance between both being restored after such crisis, and Nigeria is at that point right now.

Within the last 10-15 years, advanced nations have defied international charters against enhanced interrogation techniques, illegal rendition, detention without trial and all sort of measures all for the sake of national security. We have not resorted to this yet you're starting to paint us as bad. We have not rendered our terror suspects to Niger, as you did render yours to Egypt for torture, we have not built illegal detention facilities in Chad, as you've done in Cuba, Kanu has not accused our security agents of subjecting him to waterboarding as you've done to many of yours, so what is the fury about? We understand you did what was necessary for the safety of innocent people, just as President Buhari is doing the same. Nnamdi Kanu's illegal entrance into the country with equipment for the purpose of undermining our national security is enough to get us worried, and get a responsible President to act.

On the NIMASA ex-DG and Arms thieves, I doubt if there is any law in Nigeria or anywhere in the world that restrains the authorities from re-arresting a suspect on different charges after he/she has been granted bail on others. Hence, we do not have to blame the President for identifying measures within our laws to use against corrupt public office holders just to keep them from jumping bail. We had a soft-spoken, gentle-looking President whose lame duck attitude cost us $2.1 billion meant for the war on terror and drove us where we are today, but we have moved on. Now we have a stronger, more willing leader in President Buhari and the best we can do is support him to do whatever is right and just to keep us on the path of prosperity and security again.

As Nigerians we must understand that security is a collective task that requires the mutual cooperation of every citizen, and the understanding that our liberties will not be compromised as long as we remain law abiding and do not act in ways that endanger others, as Dasuki Sambo and his partners are alleged to have done to our soldiers and our countrymen up North. We need to understand that a man that literally sneaked into the country using unconventional methods can sneak out using same methods; that we lack the intelligence capability to keep tabs on all suspects, and just like in past cases, corrupt public office holders may escape justice by choosing not to return to Nigeria if they are allowed to pursue whatever medical excuses abroad and extradition is not as easy as it appears. We are protected as law-abiding citizens, and we have in President Buhari what we have always desired, a strong man with great political will to frustrate corrupt public office holders, a step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity.

@ijigbami

I must commend u on dis piece you really talked about. We nigerians just lack d zeal for support. We just want a quick miracle, which is not possible xcept we all pull d trigger. If we don't accept it I do, mr Kanu is a threat to dis nation and measures need to b taken to put him out place, he seriously deserve what ever is metted on him. We all need to wake up to reality cos in d end Nigeria is still going to stand Come rain! Come sun!

lastmanstandn:
Buhari, Our National Interest and Court Orders
A step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity that we voted Jonathan out for.
Nigerians are very forgetful of the past. Nigeria, under the watch of the Fmr President, could not successful keep terror suspects in custody because prosecutors failed to prepare a case. We had a system where court orders and injunctions stalled corruption cases and made a mockery of our fight to defeat corruption and insecurity across the country. This time, we have an executive that is willing to stretch its constitutional powers to keep Nigeria safe and recoup stolen fund, yet we're starting to paint the President as a dictator.

Kanu is a threat to our national security. In advanced societies, suspects are detained for issues as trivial as traffic offence to keep them in custody while a stronger case is put together, why must Nigeria be different? Societies with strong intelligence communities engage whatever means is takes to keep terrorists and extremists out of circulation, must ours be different? Indeed, there are global concerns with regards to ethical issues in national security and intelligence activities of nations; developing countries should not be singled out as if we are the only ones involved in such. Indeed, the primary responsibility of government is to ensure its people live neither in fear of terrorism, external aggression nor poverty and other factors that undermine their peace and safety while it also sustains the fundamental rights of its people. However, many advanced nations have passed through periods of national crisis when liberties were exchanged for greater security, the balance between both being restored after such crisis, and Nigeria is at that point right now.

Within the last 10-15 years, advanced nations have defied international charters against enhanced interrogation techniques, illegal rendition, detention without trial and all sort of measures all for the sake of national security. We have not resorted to this yet you're starting to paint us as bad. We have not rendered our terror suspects to Niger, as you did render yours to Egypt for torture, we have not built illegal detention facilities in Chad, as you've done in Cuba, Kanu has not accused our security agents of subjecting him to waterboarding as you've done to many of yours, so what is the fury about? We understand you did what was necessary for the safety of innocent people, just as President Buhari is doing the same. Nnamdi Kanu's illegal entrance into the country with equipment for the purpose of undermining our national security is enough to get us worried, and get a responsible President to act.

On the NIMASA ex-DG and Arms thieves, I doubt if there is any law in Nigeria or anywhere in the world that restrains the authorities from re-arresting a suspect on different charges after he/she has been granted bail on others. Hence, we do not have to blame the President for identifying measures within our laws to use against corrupt public office holders just to keep them from jumping bail. We had a soft-spoken, gentle-looking President whose lame duck attitude cost us $2.1 billion meant for the war on terror and drove us where we are today, but we have moved on. Now we have a stronger, more willing leader in President Buhari and the best we can do is support him to do whatever is right and just to keep us on the path of prosperity and security again.

As Nigerians we must understand that security is a collective task that requires the mutual cooperation of every citizen, and the understanding that our liberties will not be compromised as long as we remain law abiding and do not act in ways that endanger others, as Dasuki Sambo and his partners are alleged to have done to our soldiers and our countrymen up North. We need to understand that a man that literally sneaked into the country using unconventional methods can sneak out using same methods; that we lack the intelligence capability to keep tabs on all suspects, and just like in past cases, corrupt public office holders may escape justice by choosing not to return to Nigeria if they are allowed to pursue whatever medical excuses abroad and extradition is not as easy as it appears. We are protected as law-abiding citizens, and we have in President Buhari what we have always desired, a strong man with great political will to frustrate corrupt public office holders, a step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity.

@ijigbami

You just forgot that one day it will be your turn and nobody would obey court order, because you have been tried in the court of public opinion, or court of the president.

Anyone supporting PMB's direct insult and disregard for the third arm of government is foolish and an enemy of the state. If the constitution of the land is supreme then everyone within its boundaries must obey it, including the President of the nation. If the president cannot uphold the laws of the land, then the same Presidency has no right to demand that the masses obey the laws of the land.

Whether or not the article is coming from Washington isn't important. But it's important is that since the zombies are more ran willing to defend the high handedness of their master, then it behoves on every other person to call their bluff.

The laws claim all accused are innocent till proven otherwise before a competent court of law. Is PMB insinuating our courts aren't competent? And then the court set a man free but the zombies boss won't allow the man to walk free. Isn't that an invitation to chaos and anarchy? Is democracy too advanced for the black man? Why do we have a constitution?

bonechamberlain:
people seem to forget that Guantanamo bay isn't inside the united States those guys (u.s) are smart to know that they can't torture and detain people for long inside the u.s, don't compare that with Nigeria.

it doesn't matter if Gistmo is in US territory. A US court has order for their release by the US government refused because they feel they are too much of a security risk. Those detainees are covered by US laws because they are been detain by the US govt

Dictators is good,we need hitler or vladimir putin

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Raiders:
it doesn't matter if Gistmo is in US territory. A US court has order for their release by the US government refused because they feel they are too much of a security risk. Those detainees are covered by US laws because they are been detain by the US govt

no matter how you see it, the u.s knows it can't hold them for long inside the united States, thereby building a detention camp in an isolated island.

etebefia:
i am not suprise at buhari's refusal to court orders, however i am suprise at the level of illetracy among some Nigerians who are so happy with this, it might be dusuki and kanu today, who knows whom it will be tomorrow.

This is one major point a lot of Nigerians don't understand. When they jubilate over a lynching for example, they don't understand that anyone can call them an armed robber one day out of spite and they'll be praying for due process. Suspicion and allegations are not enough to crucify a person (depending on the crime). Stealing is not a crime that needs this level of social annihilation. If anything, Nigerians should be looking deeper into their phucked up system which allows this level of cash transaction.

nduchucks:
The Washington Post should not be taken seriously. This is an organization which consistently fails at Fact-Checking but pay more attention to sensationalism so that they can sell more newspapers produced by their dying media empire. nansense hypocrites

What The Washington post is concerned about is that it is the judiciary that have the power to interpret laws. Hence the judges have ruled that they could be granted bail, a democratic government should obey court order. Unless we are no longer in democracy.

asfrank:
You got the point, d problem is d@ most Nigerians are myopic, they d'nt see beyond their nose. Take the case of Kanu, he came into the country with neither of his two passports, what then would prevent him from leaving in the same manner? If his house is surrounded, people will still complain, I totally agree with the points you have raised. It will take a strong willed president, like Buhari to run nigeria, he is not ready to bow to pressure from any quarter, when the time comes for us to decide then we would, for now, the Show is his. Truly, I can not think of a better President at this point in time for Nigeria than Buhari

Please enlighten me; can u travel out of a country without a passport?

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unclet1985:

Compare and contrast PGMB VS JONATHAN
1. GEJ sold fuel at #87 while Buhari is selling at average of #300 & above and fuel is selling half its price all over the world, yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
2. When GEJ Budgeted 1bn for feeding in Aso-Rock in 2014, (halved it to 500 million upon shouts) APC cried wolf and now Buhari's budget for same is 1.7bn yet Buharists are mute and still think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
3. GEJ spent 1.4bn to service all presidential jets in one year while Buhari spends 6bn on same in 6month (they later agreed to 2.5 billion in six months compared to 1.4 in a year for GEJ) yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
4. GEJ gave more funding to education while Buhari's 2016 budget favours Ministry of information more than education yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful. what r u informing with 39.6 billion if it is not an avenue to defraud Nigeria LEGALLY.?
5. GEJ spent an average of #‎8million‬ on each international trip while Buhari spends an average of #‎25m‬ on each international trip yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
6. GEJ created Over 5millon jobs in 5yrs while buhari has sacked over 2million workers in 8months. Check Federal Bureau of Statistics.
7. GEJ made Nigeria's economy the best in Africa & quadrupled our GDP in 4yrs while Buhari has dragged Nigeria's economy down to 8th position in ranking in just 8months.
8. GEJ left naira exchange rate @185 to $1 but buhari has destroyed the naira in just 8 months which now sells at #320 to $1.
9. It took GEJ less than 2weeks to select his cabinet while it took bihari 6months to do same.
10. Buhari claimed that subsidy was fraud (Who is subsidizing who) but buhari has spent trillions on fuel subsidy since may 29 and still no fuel while all buharists have suddenly gone dumb.
11. Buhari/APC accused GEJ of corruption but have not been able to pin one stain on him while Muhammadu Buhari him self followed the crowd that entered into the #‎DasukiGate‬.
12. Buhari said that Boko Haram are his misguided brothers while he declared an internationally renowned freedom fighter like Nnamdi Kanu a Terrorist. Can you imagine!
13. Buhari does not have an Honorary WAEC but bags an illegal Honorary (Ph.D) from unapproved El-rufai's university and yet Buharists respect his NEPA Bill more than GEJ's PhD.
14. Buhari used his secondary school principal's recommendation letter to become Military Head of State and again used Court Affidavit to become President.
Hansome Hanson tell them!!!RI VS JONATHAN
1. GEJ sold fuel at #87 while Buhari is selling at average of #300 & above and fuel is selling half its price all over the world, yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
2. When GEJ Budgeted 1bn for feeding in Aso-Rock in 2014, (halved it to 500 million upon shouts) APC cried wolf and now Buhari's budget for same is 1.7bn yet Buharists are mute and still think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
3. GEJ spent 1.4bn to service all presidential jets in one year while Buhari spends 6bn on same in 6month (they later agreed to 2.5 billion in six months compared to 1.4 in a year for GEJ) yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
4. GEJ gave more funding to education while Buhari's 2016 budget favours Ministry of information more than education yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful. what r u informing with 39.6 billion if it is not an avenue to defraud Nigeria LEGALLY.?
5. GEJ spent an average of #8million on each international trip while Buhari spends an average of #25m on each international trip yet Buharists think GEJ was more corrupt/wasteful.
6. GEJ created Over 5millon jobs in 5yrs while buhari has sacked over 2million workers in 8months. Check Federal Bureau of Statistics.
7. GEJ made Nigeria's economy the best in Africa & quadrupled our GDP in 4yrs while Buhari has dragged Nigeria's economy down to 8th position in ranking in just 8months.
8. GEJ left naira exchange rate @185 to $1 but buhari has destroyed the naira in just 8 months which now sells at #320 to $1.
9. It took GEJ less than 2weeks to select his cabinet while it took bihari 6months to do same.
10. Buhari claimed that subsidy was fraud (Who is subsidizing who) but buhari has spent trillions on fuel subsidy since may 29 and still no fuel while all buharists have suddenly gone dumb.
11. Buhari/APC accused GEJ of corruption but have not been able to pin one stain on him while Muhammadu Buhari him self followed the crowd that entered into the #DasukiGate.
12. Buhari said that Boko Haram are his misguided brothers while he declared an internationally renowned freedom fighter like Nnamdi Kanu a Terrorist. Can you imagine!
13. Buhari does not have an Honorary WAEC but bags an illegal Honorary (Ph.D) from unapproved El-rufai's university and yet Buharists respect his NEPA Bill more than GEJ's PhD.
14. Buhari used his secondary school principal's recommendation letter to become Military Head of State and again used Court Affidavit to become President.
Hansome Hanson tell them!!!

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Stop boring us with your rubbish..

People just dey pity Dansuki wtout consiidering the life of security personels dat were lost........if ur relative fell victim of boko haram attack, u will all pray 4 Dansuki to die along wt dee xmas chicken

you can't fight corruption by outright and deliberate violation of the rule of law most especially as the number one citizen of this country. it's totally illegal, illogical and even corrupt to do that. you don't need to become a monster in the process of trying to fight a monster. if you feel the system is permitting corrupt elements to go scot free for their corrupt deeds, the best option is to sponsor a reform in our laws to block those loop holes so that it will no longer be exploited and in the process all corrupt element will be brought to book through the rule of law. By so doing you've succeeded in creating a system that checks future corruption. Even the lawfully convicted still have human rights that should not be abused. that's why no matter what, I will always respect the whites, call it inferiority or whatsoever I don't care, I appreciate anything that is good. The whites respect the rule of law to the later no matter whose ox is gored. they are crazy about building systems that ensure checks and balances rather than a single individual abrogating that role to himself. They are always futuristic in their plans that's why they put in place systems to ensure result reproducibility irrespective of who is at the helm of affairs.until the black man change, transform or reform his thinking he can never be equal with the white man talk less of even dominating him. that's the bitter truth whether we like it or not.

frenchboy:
Dictators is good,we need hitler or vladimir putin

I very much agree with you on that. Sometimes, dictatorship is good, but it can only be good if there is no democracy. Once there is democracy, dictatorship is no longer acceptable.

lastmanstandn:
Buhari, Our National Interest and Court Orders
A step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity that we voted Jonathan out for.
Nigerians are very forgetful of the past. Nigeria, under the watch of the Fmr President, could not successful keep terror suspects in custody because prosecutors failed to prepare a case. We had a system where court orders and injunctions stalled corruption cases and made a mockery of our fight to defeat corruption and insecurity across the country. This time, we have an executive that is willing to stretch its constitutional powers to keep Nigeria safe and recoup stolen fund, yet we're starting to paint the President as a dictator.

Kanu is a threat to our national security. In advanced societies, suspects are detained for issues as trivial as traffic offence to keep them in custody while a stronger case is put together, why must Nigeria be different? Societies with strong intelligence communities engage whatever means is takes to keep terrorists and extremists out of circulation, must ours be different? Indeed, there are global concerns with regards to ethical issues in national security and intelligence activities of nations; developing countries should not be singled out as if we are the only ones involved in such. Indeed, the primary responsibility of government is to ensure its people live neither in fear of terrorism, external aggression nor poverty and other factors that undermine their peace and safety while it also sustains the fundamental rights of its people. However, many advanced nations have passed through periods of national crisis when liberties were exchanged for greater security, the balance between both being restored after such crisis, and Nigeria is at that point right now.

Within the last 10-15 years, advanced nations have defied international charters against enhanced interrogation techniques, illegal rendition, detention without trial and all sort of measures all for the sake of national security. We have not resorted to this yet you're starting to paint us as bad. We have not rendered our terror suspects to Niger, as you did render yours to Egypt for torture, we have not built illegal detention facilities in Chad, as you've done in Cuba, Kanu has not accused our security agents of subjecting him to waterboarding as you've done to many of yours, so what is the fury about? We understand you did what was necessary for the safety of innocent people, just as President Buhari is doing the same. Nnamdi Kanu's illegal entrance into the country with equipment for the purpose of undermining our national security is enough to get us worried, and get a responsible President to act.

On the NIMASA ex-DG and Arms thieves, I doubt if there is any law in Nigeria or anywhere in the world that restrains the authorities from re-arresting a suspect on different charges after he/she has been granted bail on others. Hence, we do not have to blame the President for identifying measures within our laws to use against corrupt public office holders just to keep them from jumping bail. We had a soft-spoken, gentle-looking President whose lame duck attitude cost us $2.1 billion meant for the war on terror and drove us where we are today, but we have moved on. Now we have a stronger, more willing leader in President Buhari and the best we can do is support him to do whatever is right and just to keep us on the path of prosperity and security again.

As Nigerians we must understand that security is a collective task that requires the mutual cooperation of every citizen, and the understanding that our liberties will not be compromised as long as we remain law abiding and do not act in ways that endanger others, as Dasuki Sambo and his partners are alleged to have done to our soldiers and our countrymen up North. We need to understand that a man that literally sneaked into the country using unconventional methods can sneak out using same methods; that we lack the intelligence capability to keep tabs on all suspects, and just like in past cases, corrupt public office holders may escape justice by choosing not to return to Nigeria if they are allowed to pursue whatever medical excuses abroad and extradition is not as easy as it appears. We are protected as law-abiding citizens, and we have in President Buhari what we have always desired, a strong man with great political will to frustrate corrupt public office holders, a step below President Buhari's present level of high-handedness only brings us back to the era of impunity.

@ijigbami

Good.

IBBG:
you can't fight corruption by outright and deliberate violation of the rule of law most especially as the number one citizen of this country. it's totally illegal, illogical and even corrupt to do that. you need to become a monster in the process of trying to fight a monster.if you feel the system is permitting corrupt elements to go scot free for their corrupt deeds, the best option is to sponsor a reform in our laws to block those loop holes so that it will no longer be exploited and in the process all corrupt element will be brought to book through the rule. By so doing you've succeeded in creating a system that checks future corruption. Even the lawfully convicted still have human rights should not be abused.that's why no matter what, I will always respect the whites, call it inferiority or whatsoever I don't care, I appreciate anything that is good. The whites respect the rule of law to the later no matter whose ox is gored. they are crazy about building systems that ensure checks and balances rather than a single individual abrogating that role to himself. They are always futuristic in their plans that's why they put in place systems to ensure result reproducibility irrespective of who is at the helm of affairs.until the black man change, transform or reform his thinking he can never be equal with the white man talk less of even dominating him.that's the bitter truth whether we like it or not.

Exactly my dear.