I think it's about time Buhari dropped the title, 'General'.
The whole world now sees him as a true democrat - a duly elected civilian president in a largely free, fair and credible election.
It's a no brainer he was a distinguished, serving general.
However, to keep on addressing him as such at this stage betrays the clout of a "converted democrat" he's always portrayed throughout his campaign.

The likes of OBJ, David Mark,etc. dropped their military titles for civilian ones ,and that really helped rebrand them as true civilian politicians, to the extent that many didn't even know Mark used to be a military general.

I personally can't recall the last time l heard OBJ been addressed as General in the media.
l have never even heard David Mark been addressed as General since he became a senator.

This particular rebranding made them more believable and relatable as civilian politicians and democrats, in a democratic dispensation.

Any time the president-elect is addressed as General, it becomes a bit hard to see him past the hard line, no-nonsense military dictator of the 80's.
It doesn't help that the only real problem people have with this man is simply his past as a military ruler.

Please, don't take this out of context.
I'm not saying whatever he bears as a title has any influence on his capacity to lead or deliver.

However, l think it will do so much to further launder and boost his already great image worldwide.
I guess a revered Fulani or Islamic title would be appropriate.

In conclusion, l wish to say that this is just a good-natured opinion, not an attack on the person or character of our president-elect.

I say this because political opinions on here are usually very controversial, even when it ought not to be.

Please let us be mature and civil in discussing this issue.

In my hurry to be FTC, i did not read ur writeup but all i know is that, A general will always be a general for life jus like a senator or honourable member! Chikenan!!!!!

the "General" is more than just a title, it is a reminder of the hope that he is actually going to lead us in the war against indiscipline, corruption and all form of orubebeism in the next four years

It all depends on what he prefers.


Please check my signature too. Thanks.

is that scaring a corrupt mind?

most Nigerians prefer to call him General I support ur opinion

dexpendable:
is that scaring a corrupt mind?

lol
l have nothing to be scared of.
It's just a norm for soldier - turned politicians worldwide
It is no big deal...just my opinion

some people call him general babaonechance

Op I understand your fear......this is democratic system of govt where the constitution is biding on all not what you think with the general tag

Defcon1:

lol
l have nothing to be scared of.
It's just a norm for soldier - turned politicians worldwide
It is no big deal...just my opinion

those were politicians that became generals. Differen kettle of fish

Defcon1:


Any time the president-elect is addressed as General, it becomes a bit hard to see him past the hard line, no-nonsense military dictator of the 80's.
It doesn't help that the only real problem people have with this man is simply his past as a military ruler.

Actually that's behind GMB being the most formidable PDP opponent ever, the Apc as it is today will not be possible without him. Tested and trusted as they say, his past is unarguably the reason he is still relevant today.

I call him Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari

A7:


Actually that's behind GMB being the most formidable PDP opponent ever, the Apc as it is today will not be possible without him. Tested and trusted as they say, his past is unarguably the reason he is still relevant today.

l know.
I am only saying that some people hate him only because of his perceived high-handedness and hardline policies as a military ruler .
lronically, that is the exact reason he won this election.

mikolo80:
those were politicians that became generals. Differen kettle of fish

Please,l didn't get you.
Can you rephrase?

peoples general SAI BABA

Who dash am General


Oh,,,General of National Association of One chance Practitioners of Nigeria(NASOCPAN)

Make una leave am,,,the title don expire

ki02020:
Op I understand your fear......this is democratic system of govt where the constitution is biding on all not what you think with the general tag

l understand.
This is only about his image as a true democrat(as opposed to his much maligned military past) the world now holds.
No biggie.

barcanista:
I call him Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari

You do realize I am disappointed in you right?

He loved being called a general than anything. #babaonechance.

The poster above is saying something silly

If u pdp guys have nothing to say y nt just read comments instead of creating useles treads? How can u get a phd and remove 'Dr' 4m ur name 4 wat reason? His a general. Accept it. Stop personality attack and focus on his programs and agenda. Grow up its high tym. Tel ur pdp wing AIT too to do dsame. Smh

Mynd44:

You do realize I am disappointed in you right?

Why?

barcanista:
Why?

I did not know you are a tribal bigot.

Mynd44:

I did not know you are a tribal bigot.

How did you come to this conclusion?

barcanista:
How did you come to this conclusion?

Your own posts showing your hatred towards Igbos dug up yesterday showed that you are just as bad as Oba Akinolu, Governor Obaino,
Ifeanyi Uba and the Zulu King

Mynd44:

Your own posts showing your hatred towards Igbos dug up yesterday showed that you are just as bad as Oba Akinolu, Governor Obaino,
Ifeanyi Uba and the Zulu King

You have no clue on what transpired before now. Beside, I did apologise on few occasions on several threads and did on a main thread yesterday. Quit it!

barcanista:
How did you come to this conclusion?

Ever since you lost your glory,you have been fighting and clawing dirty.

Your recent thread on the home page reeks nothing but tribal bigotry.You have even resort to name calling and mud slinging.

You will always be a sore loser.

barcanista:
You have no clue on what transpired before now. Beside, I did apologise on few occasions on several threads and did on a main thread yesterday. Quit it!

But does that excuse you from being a tribal bigot? It does not.

I have seen bigot upfront as a moderator and they are not what I call good people and the fact that you would bring bigotry into politics is sick and sad.

Anyway, it is your life and no matter how much you try to deny it you are that person.

Have a nice life. I hope you change and learn to see all human beings as one.

themilanway:


Ever since you lost your glory,you have been fighting and clawing dirty.

Your recent thread on the home page reeks nothing but tribal bigotry.You have even resort to name calling and mud slinging.

You will always be a sore loser.

I actually thought he was a tad bit better that that.

I guess I was wrong hence my disappointment but it is his life, world and words.

*Shrugs*

You people should keep fanning the embers of hate.

Mynd44:

I actually thought he was a tad bit better that that.

I guess I was wrong hence my disappointment but it is his life, world and words.

*Shrugs*

You people should keep fanning the embers of hate.

Like wise,he has lost any margin of respect i once had for him,defection or not.

Defcon1:

Please,l didn't get you.
Can you rephrase?

Most generals should never have been allowed to pass out from nda. They are mostly political generals with civil service mentality. I remember telling one officer cadet to that I hope he knows he is being trained to kill and he said God forbid. And he may become a general tomorrow. That is a political general. Buhari did not pick his generalship in the market. He earned it and so has no reason to be ashamed of the title

Defcon1:

Please,l didn't get you.
Can you rephrase?

In short people who joine army go order to become military administrators yet fear to go to war front.