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Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by Nobody: 6:04pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
In May 1984, Buhari ordered the brutal expulsion of 700,000 illegal immigrants from neighboring African states, jailed hundreds of political opponents and muzzled a once aggressive press. His loyalty to the military also came into question as he dismissed 30,000 soldiers as a cost-cutting measure. Buhari also soured Nigeria's relations with Britain, when he was accused of masterminding a clumsy and unsuccessful attempt in July 1984 to kidnap President Shagari's brother-in-law, former Transport Minister Umaru Dikko. Moreover, Buhari undermined traditional rulers throughout Nigeria, slashing their benefits and questioning their authority. Still, many of these moves resonated well with the common man. Now, economic hard times and the perception of avaricious politicians have caused many people in the North to remember Buhari's efforts nostalgically and see him as the man of the moment who can extirpate the corrupt, machiavellian elitism that still characterizes Nigerian politics. As if he had not alienated enough people during his previous tenure as Head of State, Buhari continues to trod on sensitive toes in his current quest for the presidency. Due to indelicate public statements, he has been accused religious bigotry. Last year, Buhari reportedly encouraged Muslims to vote only for a Muslim President. These reports caused a swift reaction in all sectors of Nigerian society, particularly from the Christian clergy. Buhari has been accused of "playing the religion card" and stirring up tensions. Buhari compounded his political gaffe by waiting two months before issuing a clarifying statement. According to Buhari, his call was not for exclusive voting along religious lines, rather an appeal to conscience. Buhari's current attempts to gain support from the Southeast have also been unrefined. After calling on the Southeast to unite with the North, Buhari stoked ire in the eastern region by tutoring Igbo politicians not to follow the path set by previous generations of Igbo politicians he described as mercenaries to the highest bidder. (Comment: While there may be a grain of truth in his remarks, it was grossly impolitic and politically naive for Buhari, as a visiting Northerner and supplicant for votes, to abuse and embarrass his Igbo hosts. This episode demonstrates Buhari's penchant for divisiveness in Nigerian politics, at the very moment when Nigeria needs a leader to unify the nation. Buhari also stirred controversy last August when he appeared as the special guest of honor at the first yearly National Convention of the Supreme Council for Shari'a in Nigeria (SCSN). There, he urged Muslims to establish Shari'a in all 36 states, concluding the Islamic legal code had restored sanity in the states where it had been enacted. |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by major466(m): 6:08pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
Buhari doesn't have the necessary democratic credentials to win the 2015 elections. |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by Datsme: 6:08pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
YES O But u cn continue wt ur unfounded lies, "Ko kan aiye" #WeDonWise 1 Like |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by lekkie073(m): 6:22pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
He won't win...... ........then more baboons and dogs shall soak in blood........ End time tinz |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by Adminisher: 6:34pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
I WILL VOTE BUHARI What is democratic credentials when Senators are earning $2million and Reps are earning $1.2million. Constituent projects are looted in the millions if done at all. That is not democracy, that is robbery. The man who is to provide leadership to clean the system is scared in his bowler hat, crouching and hoping nobody will see his own corruption. |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by Nobody: 6:36pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
buhari may be bad but definitely not clueless, we know all of them are bad but why not we try another bad thing |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by smithsammy(m): 7:09pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
i will vote for the general! |
Re: Is Buhari Really The Man You Want To Vote For? by mikolo80: 7:15pm On Dec 16, 2014 |
major466:HE IS OVER 40,NOT MAD,NOT BROKE,NOT INDICTED FOR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND IS A CITIZEN WHICH MUMU CREDENTIAL YOU WAN INVENT FOR AM AGAIN.YOU LACK THE DEMOCRATIC CREDENTIALS COS YOU ARE NOT TOLERANT. THANKFULLY YOU HAVE ONLY ONE VOTE SO GO AND VOTE AND WE SEE ON FEB 15 |
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