[size=15pt]Why People Jubilated When Buhari Was Overthrown[/size]

Have you always wondered (ask your dad) why people jubilated when Buhari was overthrown in 1985?
No need to wonder any more, these are some of the reasons people went on the streets after his removal. It took pains for me to research so we can catalogue and list the real reasons he was overthrown. Am sure this would help people my age group who were too young or were not born then.

Here are my findings

[size=15pt]1.[/size]Soured Nigeria’s relations with Britain and neighbouring countries by ordering the brutal expulsion of 700,000 West African immigrants

[size=15pt]2.[/size]Summarily dismissed 30,000 soldiers who were mainly Southerners and Middle beltans but left Lt.Col Mohammed Aliyu Gusau intact when he knew Aliyu was operating an import license scam.

[size=15pt]3.[/size]Abuse of human rights:------- It was so bad that the Nigerian Bar Association stopped their lawyers from participating in the charade dubbed "the Nuremberg tribunals". Once you're summoned to the tribunal, consider yourself a prisoner.

[size=15pt]4.[/size]Buhari promulgated Decree 4 on his first day in the job as head of state. It basically means you criticize the government you go to prison, end of story.

[size=15pt]5.[/size]All the the senior positions in the SMC were occupied by northern Muslims (SMC is like present day senate and HOR)

[size=15pt]6.[/size]Decree 2 of 1984 (Detention of Persons Decree).....It basically allows the president to arrest anybody it wants.

[size=15pt]7.[/size]Economy-----Insurmountable economic problems plagued the Buhari regime as petroleum prices collapsed in the face of expanding foreign debt. Buhari instituted austerity measures that caused severe hardship to the average Nigerian. In addition, political corruption continued unabated, with politicians escaping to Western countries with millions of dollars in government money. From Encyclopaedia Britannica

[size=15pt]8.[/size]Rigidity----- Does not listen to other opinions hence Babangida said this when he overthrew Buhari: Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was too rigid and uncompromising in his attitudes to issues of national significance.

[size=15pt]9.[/size]Jailing of opponents or perceived enemies. Sam Mbakwe 100-year jail, Ambrose Ali 75yrs, Lateef Jakande 100yrs and Pa Ajasin. Pa Adekunle Ajasin was tried, found innocent, tried again and still found innocent, and Buhari just decided enough was enough and jailed him anyhow. But curiously his friend Awwal Ibrahim – the highly corrupt governor of Niger State who was arrested at Heathrow airport with £14 million was only placed under house arrest.,

The End
[size=15pt]10.[/size] 20months after taking power, Nigerians and the military had grown tired and impatient with his dictatorship and the rest is history as they say.
After watching the evening news with people he thought were his friends, Majors Dangiwa Umar, Lawan Gwadabe, Abdulmumuni Aminu and Sambo Dasuki rose and pulled their pistols. One of them said: Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, on behalf of the Nigerian people, I hereby declare you arrested for crimes against the Nigerian people.

In conclusion, Buhari had lots of good policies and came with good intention but his downfall was intransigence. Not listening to other people's opinion in a diverse nation like Nigeria, he was not a unifier.

General Ibrahim Babangida's Coup Speech August 27 , 1985

Fellow Nigerians,
When in December 1983, the former military leadership, headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, assumed the reins of government, its accession was heralded in the history of this country. With the nation at the mercy of political misdirection and on the brink of economic collapse, a new sense of hope was created in the minds of every Nigerian.




Since January 1984, however, we have witnessed a systematic denigration of that hope. It was stated then that mismanagement of political leadership and a general deterioration in the standard of living, which had subjected the common man to intolerable suffering, were the reasons for the intervention.


Nigerians have since then been under a regime that continued with those trends. Events today indicate that most of the reasons which justified the military takeover of government from the civilians still persist.


The initial objectives were betrayed and fundamental changes do not appear on the horizon. Because the present state of uncertainty, suppression and stagnation resulted from the perpetration of a small group, the Nigerian Armed Forces could not as a part of that government be unfairly committed to take responsibility for failure. Our dedication to the cause of ensuring that our nation remains a united entity worthy of respect and capable of functioning as a viable and credible part of the international community dictated the need to arrest the situation.


Let me at this point attempt to make you understand the premise upon which it became necessary to change the leadership. The principles of discussions, consultation and co-operation which should have guided decision-making process of the Supreme Military Council and the Federal Executive Council were disregarded soon after the government settled down in 1984. Where some of us thought it appropriate to give a little more time, anticipating a conducive atmosphere that would develop, in which affairs of state could be attended to with greater sense of responsibility, it became increasingly clear that such expectations could not be fulfilled.


Regrettably, it turned out that Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was too rigid and uncompromising in his attitudes to issues of national significance. Efforts to make him understand that a diverse polity like Nigeria required recognition and appreciation of differences in both cultural and individual perceptions, only served to aggravate these attitudes.


Major-General Tunde Idiagbon was similarly inclined in that respect. As Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, he failed to exhibit the appropriate disposition demanded by his position. He arrogated to himself absolute knowledge of problems and solutions, and acted in accordance with what was convenient to him, using the machinery of government as his tool.


A combination of these characteristics in the two most important persons holding the nation's vital offices became impossible to content with. The situation was made worse by a number of other government functionaries and organisations, chief among which is the Nigerian Security Organisation (NSO). In fact, this body will be overhauled and re-organized.


And so it came to be that the same government which received the tumultuous welcome now became alienated from the people. To prevent a complete erosion of our given mandate therefore, we had to act so that hope may be rebuilt.


Let me now address your attention to the major issues that confront us, so that we may, as one people, chart a future direction for our dear country. We do not pretend to have all the answers to the questions which our present problems have put before our nation. We have come with the strongest determination to create an atmosphere in which positive efforts shall be given the necessary support for lasting solutions.


For matters of the moment which require immediate resolutions, we intend to pursue a determined programme of action. Major issues falling into this category have been identified and decisions taken on what should be done.


Firstly, the issue of political detainees or convicts of special military tribunals. The history of our nation had never recorded the degree of indiscipline and corruption as in the period between October 1979 and December 1983.


While this government recognises the bitterness created by the irresponsible excesses of the politicians, we consider it unfortunate that methods of such nature as to cause more bitterness were applied to deal with past misdeeds. We must never allow ourselves to lose our sense of natural justice. The innocent cannot suffer the crimes of the guilty. The guilty should be punished only as a lesson for the future. In line with this government's intention to uphold fundamental human rights, the issue of detainees will be looked into with despatch.


As we do not intend to lead a country where individuals are under the fear of expressing themselves, the Public Officers Protection Against False Accusation Decree 4 of 1984 is hereby repealed. And finally, those who have been in detention under this decree are hereby unconditionally released. The responsibility of the media to disseminate information shall be exercised without undue hindrance. In that process, those responsible are expected to be forthright and to have the nation's interest as their primary consideration.


The issue of decrees has generated a lot of controversies. It is the intention of this government to review all other decrees.


The last twenty months have not witnessed any significant changes in the national economy. Contrary to expectations, we have so far been subjected to a steady deterioration in the general standard of living; and intolerable suffering by the ordinary Nigerians have risen higher, scarcity of commodities has increased, hospitals still remain mere consulting clinics, while educational institutions are on the brink of decay. Unemployment has stretched to critical dimensions.


Due to the stalemate, which arose in negotiation with the International Monetary Fund, the former government embarked on a series of counter-trade agreements. Under the counter-trade agreements, Nigerians were forced to buy goods and commodities at higher prices than obtained in the international market. The government intends to review the whole issue of counter-trade.


A lot has been said and heard about our position with the International Monetary Fund. Although we formally applied to the fund in April 1983, no progress has as yet been made in the negotiation and a stalemate has existed for the last two years.


We shall break the deadlock that frustrated the negotiations with a view to evaluating more objectively both the negative and positive implications of reaching a mutual agreement with the Fund. At all times in the course of discussions, our representatives will be guided by the feelings and aspirations of the Nigerian people.


It is the view of this government that austerity without structural adjustment is not the solution to our economic predicament. The present situation whereby 44 per cent of our revenue earning is utilised to service debts is not realistic. To protect the danger this poses to the poor and the needy in our society, steps will be taken to ensure comprehensive strategy of economic reforms.


The crux of our economic problems has been identified to centre around four fundamental issues:


1. A decrease of our domestic production, while our population continues to increase.


2. Dependence on import for both consumer goods and raw materials for our industries.


3. A grossly unequal gap between the rich and the poor.


4. The large role played by the public sector in economic activity with hardly any concrete results to justify such a role.


These are the problems we must confront.


ON FOREIGN POLICY:


Nigeria's foreign policy in the last 20 months has been characterised by inconsistency and incoherence. It has lacked the clarity to make us know where we stood on matters of international concern to enable other countries relate to us with seriousness. Our role as Africa's spokesman has diminished because we have been unable to maintain the respect of African countries.


The ousted military government conducted our external relations by a policy of retaliatory reactions. Nigeria became a country that has reacted to given situations, rather than taking the initiative as it should and always been done. More so, vengeful considerations must not be the basis of our diplomacy. African problems and their solutions should constitute the premise of our foreign policy.


The realisation of the Organisation of African Unity of the Lagos Plan of Action for self-sufficiency and constructive co-operation in Africa shall be our primary pursuit.


The Economic Community of West African States must be reborn with the view to achieving the objective of regional integration. The problems of drought-stricken areas of Africa will be given more attention and sympathy, and our best efforts will be made to assist in their rehabilitation within the limits of our resources. Our membership of the United Nations Organisation will be made more practical and meaningful. The call for a new International Economic Order which lost its momentum in the face of the debt crisis will be made once again.


Nigeria hereby makes a renewed request to the Non-Aligned Movement to regroup and reinvigorate its determination to restructure the global economic system, while we appeal to the industrialized nations to positively consider the debt plight of the developing countries and assist in dealing with the dangers that face us. We shall remain members of the various multilateral institutions and inter-governmental organisations which we belong to and do what must be done to enhance the membership and participation within them.


Fellow Nigerians, this country has had since independence a history mixed with turbulence and fortune. We have witnessed our rise to greatness, followed with a decline to the state of a bewildered nation. Our human potentials have been neglected, our natural resources put to waste. A phenomenon of constant insecurity and overbearing uncertainty has become characteristic of our national existence.


My colleagues and I are determined to change the course of history. This government is determined to unite this country. We shall not allow anything to obstruct us. We recognise that a government, be it civilian or military, needs the consent of the people to govern if it is to reach its objective. We do not intend to rule by force. At the same time, we should not be expected to submit to unreasonable demands. Fundamental rights and civil liberties will be respected, but their exercise must not degenerate into irrational expression nor border on subversion.


The War Against Indiscipline will continue, but this time, in the minds and conduct of Nigerians, and not by way of symbolism or money-spending campaigns.


This government, on its part, will ensure that the leadership exhibits proper example. Criticisms of actions and decisions taken by us will be given necessary attention and where necessary changes made in accordance with what is expected of us.


Let me reiterate what we said in 1984: This generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria. We must all stay and salvage it together. This time it shall be pursued with deeper commitment and genuine sincerity.


There is a lot of work to be done by every single Nigerian. Let us all dedicate ourselves to the cause of building a strong, united and viable nation for the sake of our own lives and the benefits of posterity.

Finally, I wish to commend the members of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police for their mature conduct during the change.


I thank you all for your co-operation and understanding.


God bless Nigeria.

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[size=15pt]Why Babangida overthrew, detained me — Buhari[/size]

ormer military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, has spoken up on the high-wired intrigues that, in 1985, terminated his barely two-year-old government, blaming his ouster on an attempt to fire Ibrahim Babangida, the then army chief, and Aliyu Gusau, the army intelligence chief.

Mr. Buhari, a retired General, said he had tabled proposal for the retirement of Mr. Gusau, the Director of Military Intelligence and a close ally of Mr. Babangida’s, and it became clear to Mr. Babangida he could be the next target.

The move alerted Mr. Babangida who soon mobilized the military and forced the Buhari regime out, before detaining Mr. Buhari for three years, the retired general said in a rare interview with the Sun newspaper published weekend.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/112414-why-babangida-overthrew-detained-me-buhari.html

mtcheeeeew Tank heads oya post Oga Gej's

acenazt:
mtcheeeeew Tank heads oya post Oga Gej's

This is just for Nairaland's archiving of history.

Wanna see jubilation, wait until 14th Feb 2015 when Jonathan is kicked out of Aso Rock!! You wouldn't need any "research" to draw your conclusions.

Nigerians are simply fed up with the status quo. Jonathan has bungled every single opportunity handed to him on a silver platter to write his name in gold in the chronicles of this nation.

Jonathan's defeat is as certain as my next bottle of JD in the next one hour!

omenka:
[size=13pt]Wanna see jubilation, wait until 14th Feb 2015 [/size]when Jonathan is kicked out of Aso Rock!! You wouldn't need any "research" to draw your conclusions.

Nigerians are simply fed up with the status quo. Jonathan has bungled every single opportunity handed to him on a silver platter to write his name in gold in the chronicles of this nation.

Jonathan's defeat is as certain as my next bottle of JD in the next one hour!

I like your optimism but what if Buhari doesn't win? In 2011 800 people died.

melvinjames:
[size=15pt]Why People Jubilated When Buhari Was Overthrown[/size]

Have you always wondered (ask your dad) why people jubilated when Buhari was overthrown in 1985?

Unless your daddy is a liar. The only people that jubilated were crooks always around any government of the day like Abiola. Or pick pockets at Ojuelegba who had been put out of business because orderliness give no room for them to work.

No need to wonder any more, these are some of the reasons people went on the streets after his removal. It took pains for me to research so we can catalogue and list the real reasons he was overthrown. Am sure this would help people my age group who were too young or were not born then.
Here are my findings

In advance environment, most people of your age are well read, researchers and hence better informed and not fed by barber shop gossip and took it as fact.

Soured Nigeria’s relations with Britain and neighbouring countries by ordering the brutal expulsion of 700,000 West African immigrants

This gives credence to what I said above. Because if you have bordered to research, this was done by the Shagari government and that is where the phrase Ghana must go came from.

omenka:
Wanna see jubilation, wait until 14th Feb 2015 when Jonathan is kicked out of Aso Rock!! You wouldn't need any "research" to draw your conclusions.

Nigerians are simply fed up with the status quo. Jonathan has bungled every single opportunity handed to him on a silver platter to write his name in gold in the chronicles of this nation.

Jonathan's defeat is as certain as my next bottle of JD in the next one hour!

lol...... this ab.oki... go carry oga jona commot na..

Eziachi:

Unless your daddy is a liar. The only people that jubilated were crooks always around any government of the day like Abiola. Or pick pockets at Ojuelegba who had been put out of business because orderliness give no room for them to work.

Was Abiola convicted of any looting? I think research would prove he was a business mogul and not a government minister at the time you referred to above.

In advance environment, most people of your age are well read, researchers and hence better informed and not fed by barber shop gossip and took it as fact.

Since you've done your research, why not prove the verifiable facts above wrong with your own findings?

This gives credence to what I said above. Because if you have bordered to research, this was done by the Shagari government and that is where the phrase Ghana must go came from.

from NY Times
EXPELLED FOREIGNERS POURING OUT OF NIGERIA By The Associated Press
Published: May 5, 1985

LAGOS, Nigeria, May 4— Thousands of illegal aliens, carrying mattresses, clothing and cooking utensils, poured back across the borders to their homelands today, ordered out by Nigeria's military rulers.

The foreigners had been attracted to Nigeria in part by an oil boom in the 1970's, but now the West African nation has deep economic problems and an increasing crime rate, which it attributes in large measure to the immigrants.
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/world/expelled-foreigners-pouring-out-of-nigeria-by-the-associated-press.html

Porthos:


lol...... this ab.oki... go carry oga jona commot na..

Typical. Anyone who opposes Jonathan is an ab.oki. Some of you are just too dumb I wonder how people around you cope with you.

omenka:
Typical. Anyone who opposes Jonathan is an ab.oki. Some of you are just too dumb I wonder how people around you cope with you.

Am from Delta state and would you mind if I ask your state of origin? Probably irrelevant to the debate, just morbid curiosity if you like.

melvinjames:

Was Abiola convicted of any looting? I think research would prove he was a business mogul and not a government minister at the time you referred to above.


Since you've done your research, why not prove the verifiable facts above wrong with your own findings?
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Business mogul, whats that? What does his business produce or manufacture? What services was it that his businesses known for? Only newspaper Concord was his only genuine business, which he setup to fight Awolowo and Tribune and for his presidential ambition under the flag of NPN but was cut down by Umaru Dikko and Shinkafi.
Concord folded when they ban importation of paper print materials. The rest of his business is contracts through ITT and we all knew what that stood for.

melvinjames:

Was Abiola convicted of any looting? I think research would prove he was a business mogul and not a government minister at the time you referred to above.


Since you've done your research, why not prove the verifiable facts above wrong with your own findings?


from NY Times
EXPELLED FOREIGNERS POURING OUT OF NIGERIA By The Associated Press
Published: May 5, 1985

LAGOS, Nigeria, May 4— Thousands of illegal aliens, carrying mattresses, clothing and cooking utensils, poured back across the borders to their homelands today, ordered out by Nigeria's military rulers.

The foreigners had been attracted to Nigeria in part by an oil boom in the 1970's, but now the West African nation has deep economic problems and an increasing crime rate, which it attributes in large measure to the immigrants.
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/world/expelled-foreigners-pouring-out-of-nigeria-by-the-associated-press.html

Never mind New York times, this is a fact a nursery school pupil in Nigeria should know. It was Shagari's govt that deported the migrants mainly Ghana nationals.

Eziachi:

Business mogul, whats that? What does his business produce or manufacture? What services was it that his businesses known for? Only newspaper Concord was his only genuine business, which he setup to fight Awolowo and Tribune and for his presidential ambition under the flag of NPN but was cut down by Umaru Dikko and Shinkafi.
Concord folded when they ban importation of paper print materials. The rest of his business is contracts through ITT and we all knew what that stood for.

You failed to give a reason why you think Abiola would have jubilated and the same Abiola was overwhemingly voted for in the 1993 election. This supposed misdeeds by Abiola is known only to you or what? I think I've read somewhere the ITT contracts were from Murtala, Abiola was a rich man before joining the NPN, no? Did Abiola become rich whist member of NPN or he made his money before joining NPN?

Eziachi:

Never mind New York times, this is a fact a nursery school pupil in Nigeria should know. It was Shagari's govt that deported the migrants mainly Ghana nationals.

Expelled first by Shagari but the policy was reinforced by Buhari. That article was published by NY times in May 1985, the NY Times couldn't have waited that long to report what happened 2yrs previous.

Eziachi:

Never mind New York times, this is a fact a nursery school pupil in Nigeria should know. It was Shagari's govt that deported the migrants mainly Ghana nationals.

Yes, Shargari asked immigrants without papers to leave, and it was done in an human way. Buhari, also asked immigrants to leave,the way the policy was implemented became an humanitarian disaster, which made headlines across the globe.. The New York times article is from May 1985. So, what are you trying to spin here.

atlwireles:


Yes, Shargari asked immigrants without papers to leave, and it was done in an human way. Buhari, also asked immigrants to leave,the way the policy was implemented became an humanitarian disaster, which made headlines across the globe.. The New York times article is from May 1985. So, what are you trying to spin here.

Thank you, I don't think the NY Times would wait several years to report a story.

melvinjames:
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Insurmountable economic problems plagued the Buhari regime as petroleum prices collapsed in the face of expanding foreign debt. Buhari instituted austerity measures that caused severe hardship to the average Nigerian. In addition, political corruption continued unabated, with politicians escaping to Western countries with millions of dollars in government money.[/color] From Encyclopaedia Britannica

Again, another simply information that should be common to you. Austerity measures was introduced by the Shagari's governement as a pre condition from the IMF and world bank before they can loan them more money.
This ipad generation are supposed to be well informed, right?

Buhari Does not listen to other opinions hence Babangida said this when he overthrew Buhari: Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was too rigid and uncompromising in his attitudes to was too rigid of national significance.

Buhari refused to take further international monetary loans, with their harsh economic conditions, which Babangida himself reverse even after a waste of time debate where Nigerians across the board rejected any further IMF loans

Jailing of opponents or perceived enemies. Sam Mbakwe 100-year jail, Ambrose Ali 75yrs, Lateef Jakande 100yrs and Pa Ajasin. Pa Adekunle Ajasin was tried, found innocent, tried again and still found innocent, and Buhari just decided enough was enough and jailed him anyhow. But curiously his friend Awwal Ibrahim – the highly corrupt governor of Niger State who was arrested at Heathrow airport with £14 million was only placed under house arrest.,

Dumbo, the sentences are in concurrent. Gosh! not real 100 years.
Where did you get this iinformation, 1. That Awwal Ibrahim was his friend? Ibrahim was one of the oldest politicians at the time and the total budget of his state throughout his tenure was probably lower than what you have just quoted that he stole, which was a rabid nonsense. Ask your daddy again, if he knew, he will tell you that the politicians of that era stole in hundreds or thousand, not in millions as today, due to factors like the Naira power in those days.
The only politician caught at the time with huge sum was Alhaji Barkin Zuwo of Kano and it was hundreds of thousands, not even a million.

Eziachi:


Again, another simply information that should be common to you. Austerity measures was introduced by the Shagari's governement as a pre condition from the IMF and world bank before they can loan them more money.
This ipad generation are supposed to be well informed, right?



Buhari refused to take further international monetary loans, with their harsh economic conditions, which Babangida himself reverse even after a waste of time debate where Nigerians across the board rejected any further IMF loans


Dumbo, the sentences are in concurrent. Gosh! not real 100 years.
Where did you get this iinformation, 1. That Awwal Ibrahim was his friend? Ibrahim was one of the oldest politicians at the time and the total budget of his state throughout his tenure was probably lower than what you have just quoted that he stole, which was a rabid nonsense. Ask your daddy again, if he knew, he will tell you that the politicians of that era stole in hundreds or thousand, not in millions as today, due to factors like the Naira power in those days.
The only politician caught at the time with huge sum was Alhaji Barkin Zuwo of Kano and it was hundreds of thousands, not even a million.

God bless you, Sir. Nothing else to add.

May your days in life be long.

atlwireles:


Yes, Shargari asked immigrants without papers to leave, and it was done in an human way. Buhari, also asked immigrants to leave,the way the policy was implemented became an humanitarian disaster, which made headlines across the globe.. The New York times article is from May 1985. So, what are you trying to spin here.

I kept trying to help you but you chose to be drowning in fiction. Mass deportation of foreigners was already a past event before the army removed Shagari.
Shagari asked or gave them weeks to leave or face the consequences and people were leaving in trailer loads, especially in Lagos, Aba and Onitsha, where many of these migrant were residing.
This event happened well before the military took over, and should be a common knowledge to you.
Humanitarian disaster? Give me a break.

Eziachi:


Again, another simply information that should be common to you. Austerity measures was introduced by the Shagari's governement as a pre condition from the IMF and world bank before they can loan them more money.
This ipad generation are supposed to be well informed, right?


Buhari refused to take further international monetary loans, with their harsh economic conditions, which Babangida himself reverse even after a waste of time debate where Nigerians across the board rejected any further IMF loans

The source I quoted was encyclopaedia Britannica, you derided the NY Times, you're now casting doubts on encyclopaedia Britannica, where do you get your own news?

Dumbo, the sentences are in concurrent. Gosh! not real 100 years.
Where did you get this iinformation, 1. That Awwal Ibrahim was his friend? Ibrahim was one of the oldest politicians at the time and the total budget of his state throughout his tenure was probably lower than what you have just quoted that he stole, which was a rabid nonsense. Ask your daddy again, if he knew, he will tell you that the politicians of that era stole in hundreds or thousand, not in millions as today, due to factors like the Naira power in those days.
The only politician caught at the time with huge sum was Alhaji Barkin Zuwo of Kano and it was hundreds of thousands, not even a million.

The information Awwal stole £14million is widely available on the internet in case you plan to search for it. But going by your previous summation I doubt you're interested in real facts, your own facts only.

Thanks Eziachi for schooling the corrupt minded fellows sponsoring propaganda on this forum. Their time is up

melvinjames:


You failed to give a reason why you think Abiola would have jubilated and the same Abiola was overwhemingly voted for in the 1993 election. This supposed misdeeds by Abiola is known only to you or what? I think I've read somewhere the ITT contracts were from Murtala, Abiola was a rich man before joining the NPN, no? Did Abiola become rich whist member of NPN or he made his money before joining NPN?

Your first statement shows that you, either knew nothing about Nigeria or just pure ignorance.
Everybody knew that ITT ripped up Nigeria with their substandard work that cost Nigeria billions. He was a CIA agent and the CIA was behind most coups in Nigeria. He was one of the sponsors of 1983 and 1985 coups.
Shagari's government spent millions at the time building an local paper manufacturing plant at Oku-Iboku (in Cross Rivers or Akwa Ibo now). Though it was commissioned and running well below capacity because of lack of patronage from newspaper industry and others alike like concord as they are still importing papers, which gives them cheap dollar access from the official forex market.

The first thing Buhari government did was to ban further importation of processed papers. They also changed the entire MANAGEMENT structure at Oku-Iboku and within 6 months they were not only running in full capacity but was making PROFIT. Countries like Germany and Britain, where some of the papers were being imported from were not happy. The likes of Abiola were not happy either. Their source of cheap foreign exchange has been cut off.

You kept saying Abiola made his money.
He made his money doing what exactly?
Where is his money now, if has root?
When Nigerians say that someone made their money especially when you came from a very poor background and started as an employee of a firm and then within a shot period you are a millionaire.
It should be easy to tell people where your money come from. Did you borrow money from a bank to start business? Did you save to start business and how many years did you save enough to start?
And what business was that?
When you ask real businessmen like Richard Branson, he will give you every detail of how he started to the last penny. Every little money I got today, I can account to where they all came from. From my savings, investment to borrowings and inheritance etc.
Abiola winning an election got nothing to do with his record or his past, because in Nigeria, you can be anybody or anything and still contest for public office and win.
That is why rogues like him including your current senate president made sure he never inherited what he rightly merited because they knew him inside out including his best friend IBB.
Alamesiegha will by this time next year be your lawmaker, if you needed reminding.

melvinjames:


The source I quoted was encyclopaedia Britannica, you derided the NY Times, you're now casting doubts on encyclopaedia Britannica, where do you get your own news?



The information Awwal stole £14million is widely available on the internet in case you plan to search for it. But going by your previous summation I doubt you're interested in real facts, your own facts only.

Total federal revenue collected including oil in 1983 for example is about N10.6 billion (naira)
Then please use the same internet to check out what the value of £14 million was at the time, check and find out how much his state budget was annually, the gross revenue allocation at the time, price of oil at the time and the exchange rate at the time. That will be more beneficial to you, than reading some nonsense on the internet.
After that, you can then use your tongue to count your teeth.

Eziachi:

I kept trying to help you but you chose to be drowning in fiction. Mass deportation of foreigner was already a past event before the army removed Shagari. Shagari asked or gave them weeks to leave or face the consequences and people were leaving in trailer load, especially in Lagos, Aba and Onitsha, where many of these migrant were residing. This event happened well before the military took over, and should be a common knowledge to you.
Humanitarian disaster? Give me a break.

Why are you lying, major gen Magoro, the man responsible for implementing the policy is still alive. The humanitarian nightmare at the seme and idroko borders happened under Shagari? Look at this man trying to invent reality.

melvinjames:


The source I quoted was encyclopaedia Britannica, you derided the NY Times, you're now casting doubts on encyclopaedia Britannica, where do you get your own news?
.

Encyclopedia Britannica?
I don't know your level of education, am sure you must have been told that before wikipedia, there was your source.
When I was student in them years in England, It's place to get general basic knowledge but never a reliable source of information on every subject and not thoroughly authentic because of its editing authenticity methodology.

atlwireles:


Why are you lying, major gen Magoro, the man responsible for implementing the policy is still alive. The humanitarian nightmare at the seme and idroko borders happened under Shagari? Look at this man trying to invent reality.

I am not in the habit of wasting my time and breath, life is precious. You can believe whatever you like. Am out. Talk about something else.

OP, your father is a liar. Thank God Eziachi, believed to be in his late 70's or early 80's has debunked your claim.

@ Eziashi: I wonder how you endure the ignorance of this set of people who suffer from fixation neurosis. They embellish imaginary paint-Buhari-the-devil stories which were told and repeatedly recycled by challartans. I said it in one thread that nobody can tell me anything new about Buhari regime because I lived it. The problem with Buhari is that, due to his taciturn nature, he allowed his enemies to write his own story. Thank God those who know his worth have decided to come out and put the records straight. Otherwise, Nigerian history will forever remain twisted.

@OP: Google is everybody's friend. Search for GMB and avail yourself of all it has to say about him. Happy reading.

Eziachi:

Encyclopedia Britannica?
I don't know your level of education, am sure you must have been told that before wikipedia, there was your source.
When I was student in them years in England, It's place to get general basic knowledge but never a reliable source of information on every subject and not thoroughly authentic because of its editing authenticity methodology.

Wow! Some punchlines that make one calm down and reason.