The Buharis Interview Channels TV: Apt, Direct and Inspiring I have read so many descriptions of the interview the incorruptible Buhari granted Channels Television and the exhibition of unabridged ignorance by some members of JEG political family. It is shameful that logic and reality has been thrown overboard by some of these folks. Or probably I am over estimating them. Let us deal with a few of the issues: 1. That Buhari said that he will stabilize the price of crude oil: I am lost on why this is an issue. Yes a focused President can help to stabilize oil price.A leader can engage in oil diplomacy at OPEC and other producing countries to achieve price stabilization. A Nigerian president that is focused can build one or two refineries within 2 and 3 years, refine our local consumption at home and export refined products. Price stability is not just about export of raw crude. Stability in this context means getting real value for our crude oil and stop decline in revenue. So Buhari was right on point and I give kudos. This is what decisive leadership entails. 2.Corruption:he was right on the mark once again. he linked the failure to fight insurgency on corruption which is no news. We all know that soldiers are complaining of lack of adequate equipment notwithstanding that huge monies have been appropriated and probably disbursed for the war effort. GMB should be commended for not playing politics with terror. That was the way a statesman should behave. 3. On Muslim/Muslim ticket: his answer was once again apt. That he will allow the party to decide divested him of authoritarian and dictatorial tendencies. The party surely have a say on that. Moreover, an aspirant will be committing political suicide if he gives an inkling on his choice of running mate barely 48 hours to a congress. it was a salutary performance by Buhari.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:29:07 +0000
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