Says history will judge Buhari better than critics expect


Past governments lacked courage to remove fuel subsidy ― Presidency• Says history will judge Buhari better than critics expect

The Presidency on Sunday defended President Muhammadu Buhari over the removal of fuel subsidy, pointing out that though it had long been seen as the right thing to do, previous administrations lacked the courage to take the action.

A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) in Abuja, pointed out that Buhari was taking both popular and unpopular decisions as a leader because he has the courage to do so as the circumstances dictate.

The statement noted that subsidy removal had long been seen as a game-changer by successive administrations but the courage to implement the reforms was lacking.

It said more than the expectations of critics, history will be kind to Buhari for eliminating the evil of corruption embedded in subsidies.

While the Presidency noted the argument of critics as to the timing of the subsidy removal, it admonished that what President Buhari needs now is the support of all including the opposition.

The statement read: “The All Progressives Congress, APC came to power in 2015 defeating an incumbent administration amidst very high expectations from President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Five years on, the administration has worked hard to meet many expectations, but still, there are certain tough decisions which had to be taken to put back the country on the path of sustainable development.

“To stop the mismanagement of taxpayer money, eliminate corruption associated with subsidies on petroleum products, power, fertilizer among others, the administration took the decision to implement long-delayed reforms, withdraw and allow the market to determine their prices.

“Subsidy removal in these sectors had long been foreseen by successive administrations as game changers in search of solutions to move forward with the nation’s development. These are reforms that are necessary and overdue.

“Blueprint upon blueprint, timeline upon timeline had come and gone but the courage to take bold decisions was not there.

“Over the last few days, one claim acquiring a potent resonance with the online community, sections of the labour movement and the opposition are that the actions are ill-timed and ill-advised.

“There is nothing new in the fact that the country is today fighting multiple challenges along with COVID-19, including low earnings, near-collapse of the oil market, floods, threats of terrorism and banditry but the challenges notwithstanding, a good government must make decisions for the people’s good.

“As President, Muhammadu Buhari takes these difficult decisions, both popular and unpopular and as a leader because he is demonstrating the right courage to take such decisions as they become necessary in view of present circumstances.

“History will be kind to President Buhari because, in addition to his amazing ability to command votes, he will be remembered as the President who made real contributions to economic and overall national development by eliminating the evils of corruption embedded in subsidies.

“In any democracy, the most important certificate in governance is acceptance by the people and, with the support of ordinary Nigerians, President Buhari has shown a rare determination to carry out the bold initiatives as these ones driven by nothing other than the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

“In carrying out the reforms, the President needs the support and understanding of all citizens-inclusive of the opposition parties, the labour movement and civil society groups.

“In these challenging times, the President is pushing development goals, not politics and history will judge him in favourable terms rather than his critics in the new media and the opposition.”

https://tribuneonlineng.com/past-governments-lacked-courage-to-remove-fuel-subsidy-―-presidency/

Courage? What nonsense.
Past govt have humanity at heart and their efforts were sabotaged by mostly All Pandemic Congress .

In my life I hate hypocrisy

Obj tried to deregulate the downstream sector ...it was oshomole ...in APC now that killed that idea

Jonathan removed it ...it was APC that protested and he reversed it

Now u come to say this rubbish ?

President Muhammadu Buhari’s actions, including removing subsidies, were driven by desire to stop the mismanagement of taxpayer money..

It said more than the expectations of critics, history will be kind to Buhari for eliminating the evil of corruption embedded in subsidies.

So said a govt who president said "fuel subsidy is a fraud" but have been subsidising fuel to the tune of trillions of naira for the five years.

Abeg which subsidy is the president removing after he has been paying same under the dubious & shameless name of subsidy under-recovery? What about the lack of transparency in unremitted revenues from the NNPC despite his being the minister of petroleum?

What about the moribund refineries consuming chunks of Nigeria's revenue despite not functioning in optimal capacity? What about the taxpayers monies wasted in prospecting for an elusive crude oil up north.What is the NNPC building a world class hospital in Daura for? Are these not wastage?

This Buhari-led APC government is the most hypocritical, fraudulent, evil and satanic.Yet some said Mr.President has integrity? The only refreshing aspect of the government is the frankness of its dishonesty.

It has repeatedly insulted the sensibility of the citizens with utter impunity while they remain docile.Those who live lies and propaganda will also die from lies and propaganda.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/breaking-fg-not-financially-able-to-pay-subsidy-sylva/amp/

Igbochief001:
In my life I hate hypocrisy.Obj tried to deregulate the downstream sector.It was oshomole in APC now that killed that idea Jonathan removed it.It was APC that protested and he reversed it.Now u come to say this rubbish?

Every APC member have lies and hypocrisy richly engrained in their DNA.So disgusting a band of fraudsters.Bloody hypocrites.

Buhari is a sly

Please your Excellency sir use that same courage to reduce the price of a bag of Rice which is now 34,000 from 8000. Among other economic hardship the law abiding citizens are currently experiencing under your courageous regime sir.

Not every Nigerians are as myopic as your followers for a blind religious and ethnic reasons

The presidency should atleast consider we the masses. Removing subsidy and also hike electricity bill in this hard time shows our leaders are heartless.

A very wrong move by Baba Buhari.

Below are the names of prominent Nigerians who Opposed Fuel Subsidy Removal in 2012 and their Stance in 2016 :
-Muhammadu Buhari : Before he became President, he fiercely maintained that fuel subsidy ''does not exist'' but few days ago his government just removed a non-existent fuel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmG_dYY7YRA

Oby Ezekwesili : Former Education Minister Ezekwesili claims that 2016 is a better year to remove fuel subsidy than 2012 was. For her it's all about ''trust''.

Bola Tinubu : National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC believes that fuel subsidy removal in 2016 is a ''Necessary pain'' Nigerians have to endure.

Ibe Kachikwu : Even up until his Ministerial screening late last year, Nigeria's Minister of state for petroleum fiercely objected the removal of fuel subsidy. Today, he feels subsidy removal is important to ''sustain supply and reduce the suffering to get the product''.

Nasir El-Rufai : Kaduna state Governor. During the removal of fuel subsidy by the Jonathan administration, he protested saying it was about ''trust not economics'', today El-Rufai feels Nigerians should just stay ''calm and orderly''

Femi Falana : Human Rights activists and lawyer. He was part of the #OccupyNigeria protests. He has openly condemned the Buhari administration for removing fuel subsidy. He's yet to announce a date for fresh protest.

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/05/14-prominent-nigerians-who-opposed-fuel.html

See the Ojota fuel subsidy protesters.Where are they today?

The voice of silent majority stand with Buhari.

It does not belong to man even to guide his steps. I'm not surprised. Man's government has failed.

And what will history do to him and his lying alibabas who had been bleating pre-2015 general election that subsidy was a ruse and not in existence?

What would history do to them for the trillions looted in the guise of subsidy in the past 5 years?

Make una fear God for once.

Three years no be forever.

All those occupy Lagos protesters in 2012 would rot in pit toilets!

happy200:
The voice of silent majority stand with Buhari.

That's what pains Igbos most.

madridguy:
The presidency should atleast consider we the masses. Removing subsidy and also hike electricity bill in this hard time shows our leaders are heartless.

A very wrong move by Baba Buhari.

You haven't seen anything ... Se u wanted to kill yourself for Baba Buhari matter ?... Pls don't call this wrong move yet, because of this just the beginning... They made the move even before the lockdown, but some of u forget that easily... The wrong moves a still ahead before 2023... This is not about PDP or APC ... but about cluelessness, bad leadership and highest rate of corruption in history of this great nation .... Before 2022, many of u will be wise and thro away ...as they all are looking for money for 2023.

Igbochief001:
In my life I hate hypocrisy

Obj tried to deregulate the downstream sector ...it was oshomole ...in APC now that killed that idea

Jonathan removed it ...it was APC that protested and he reversed it

Now u come to say this rubbish ?

When was APC formed?

Danwakae:




You haven't seen anything ... Se u wanted to kill yourself for Baba Buhari matter ?... Pls don't call this wrong move yet, because of this just the beginning... They made the move even before the lockdown, but some of u forget that easily... The wrong moves a still ahead before 2023... This is not about PDP or APC ... but about cluelessness, bad leadership and highest rate of corruption in history of this great nation .... Before 2022, many of u will be wise and thro away ...as they all are looking for money for 2023.

When will be the best time to remove subsidy for you? I believe they should remove subsidy 3 years after your demise & burial?

favor914:
When was APC formed?

Are u trying to be half smart ? The independent components of APC organized that protest

Cpc ,acn anpp infact the protest gave raise to APC

frankyychiji:
All those occupy Lagos protesters in 2012 would rot in pit toilets!

Useless People you protested in 2012, 2020 you still don’t want to pay the correct price for petroleum products? are you not ashamed of yourself?

Igbochief001:

Are u trying to be half smart ? The independent components of APC organized that protest

Cpc ,acn anpp infact the protest gave raise to APC

Keep quiet wailer, how old were you in 2012, 8 years later, you still don’t want to pay for gasoline? Did you & members of your family not protest in 2012? were you people members of APC or CPC?

Buhari destroys anything he comes in contact with.

This may latter be the biggest achievement of President Buhari on the long run

joelbooks:
This may latter be the biggest achievement of President Buhari on the long run

Just one of the numerous achievements.

madridguy:
The presidency should atleast consider we the masses. Removing subsidy and also hike electricity bill in this hard time shows our leaders are heartless.

A very wrong move by Baba Buhari.

You're courageous.
It's not easy to speak against whom you once supported.

b3llo:
Buhari destroys anything he comes in contact with.

I’m sure that is why your life is so pitiful?

favor914:
I’m sure that is why your life is so pitiful?

That's why you bleached your skin so that you can do ur Olosho acts well.

favor914:
Useless People you protested in 2012, 2020 you still don’t want to pay the correct price for petroleum products? are you not ashamed of yourself?

Who be this one again o?

favor914:
When will be the best time to remove subsidy for you? I believe they should remove subsidy 3 years after your demise & burial?

This same govt protested against subsidy removal in 2012, they called it a scam... What subsidy are they talking about ?, The same scam ?... Many hungry ignorant ones like you just want to be notice on NL, but u raining curse on yourself... U haven't started , many have said more before , but today , they are fighting to say no to sniper because they brought curses upon themselves... Pls continue , ur time will come too

Igbochief001:
In my life I hate hypocrisy

Obj tried to deregulate the downstream sector ...it was oshomole ...in APC now that killed that idea

Jonathan removed it ...it was APC that protested and he reversed it

Now u come to say this rubbish ?

That subsidy protest happened in January 2012, APC was formed in April 2013. Stop lying with a straight face.

Danwakae:



This same govt protested against subsidy removal in 2012, they called it a scam... What subsidy are they talking about ?, The same scam ?... Many hungry ignorant ones like you just want to be notice on NL, but u raining curse on yourself... U haven't started , many have said more before , but today , they are fighting to say no to sniper because they brought curses upon themselves... Pls continue , ur time will come too

Subsidy protest was 2012, APC was formed in 2013, stop lying with a straight face

JAMO84:
Subsidy protest was 2012, APC was formed in 2013, stop lying with a straight face

Be killing yourself over PDP and APC... All of them that supported that protest are in APC... So what the lie there ??... Will Baba Tinubu who called SUBSIDY a scam in 2012 , come out to apologise to Nigerians ? and the previous leaders ??

Wow!

Are you for real?

The things this government say or do sometimes ehn!

You begin to wonder where the mind and confidence is coming from