I write this because of millions of Nigerians who are below 30and who constitute a significant chunk of our voting population. Thisis the ICT generation that is largely ignorant about the events of theBuhari era (1984-85) and so can be misinformed and misled by needless propaganda. I have sat with many in the under-30 bracket and those slightly above who only have faint recollections of theBuhari era and the level of ignorance about that era is amazing. Before being MILITARY Head of State, Buhari had been Governor of one ofthe Northern States (under Obasanjo âs Militarygovernment) as well as Minister for Petroleum. He later served as chairman of PTF under Abacha. Please consider the following unassailable facts:He birthed and supervised the establishment of our existing refineries. There was no religious crisis while he was head of State.It started under his successor IBB!In his time as Head of State he reduced inflation from 23% to4%, by fiscal discipline and a homegrown economic team (not achieved under any other era, even military).JJ Rawlings of Ghana took over 2yrs before him, and killed all the corrupt leaders, while Buhari only sentenced the corrupt leaders here to prison, We all know the state of Africa then, the pertinent question is, if BUHARI is a devil, why did he not tow the part of Jerry Rawlings.Under his watch as PTF Chairman, what he did in road construction in that short period hasnt been matched by almost 16yrs of the PDP rule.Hospitals and universities around the country never witnessed as much benefits as they got from the PTF from any government after or before his time. Despite serving in senior capacity in the oil sector, first as minister for Petroleum and thenPetroleum TrustFund, Buhari has no petrol station, much less a rig,refinery or an oil block like so many of our leaders.He could have retired into nauseating opulence like most of his counterparts (IBB or Danjuma or even OBJ) but he didnt.Instead of hobnobbing with the high and mighty, he has cast his lot with the ordinary man most of who follow him out of hope andbelief in his values. People who know him have said of him...All I need from Buhari is his word, I can take it to the bank.He is the only politician in the Country today who fills rallies without renting acrowd. The Kaduna rally of 2nd March 2007 is eloquent proof! He refused to collect any allowance while serving as Chairman of the PTF because he said since he was already drawing a pension from government,his conscience would not allow him to draw another salary from the purse of the same government.I brought out time to put down this because many of us have been brain washed just to crucify Buhari. This is the ICT generation that is largely ignorant about the events of the Buhari era (1984-85) we are not only be misinformed and misled by needless propaganda. Our level of ignorance about that era is amazing. Buhari is the only former head ofstate that does not own property or land in Abuja. All have been tried even by Obasanjo regime to rubbish him through probes in time past ended up vindicating him!The man who was asked by OBJ to take over the running of PTF before it was scrapped with the aim of probing and indicting Buhari, was the one who ended up being prosecuted for misappropriating$100m of PTF funds! Buhari again, was vindicated!He has OPENLY challenged those who accuse him of religious fundamentalism to come out and show proof. No one has till today, taken up the challenge. His personal driver of many years is a Christian from Plateau State!His government initiated the War Against Indiscipline that has made environmental cleanliness, queuing up,not urinating by the roadside etc features of our national life even till today.Does it then surprise you why corrupt people would be spreading such heinous rumours about Buhari? He is a threat to them and they know what he is capable of doing to corruption and corrupt people when he comes into office! So shine your eyes and make the right decision. If honesty and probity are the things you want for Nigeria, now is the time to choose right. When you cast your vote for BUHARI, you would have cast one vote for an honest man.Having made my point about this great man, i therefore challenge his rivals to open debate by discrediting or rebutting all i have just said.As an Igbo man just few days ago he was honoured in Igbo Land and now you can address him as General Mohammadu Okechukwu BUHARI (Ogbuagu 1 Of Igbo Land).Another Igbo name for BUHARI is BUHARIA GOVERNMENT MUOMMADU. Meaning #Change The Government For The Spirit of Humans.I rest as i borrow a glass of water from Martin Beck Nworah.Ka anyi Buharia Government Nigeria!Ka Chineke Mezie Okwu...#ChangeIsPossible
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:47:50 +0000
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