Read more about Politics
Since 2015, Buhari has largely stayed away from the monthly or quarterly media interviews like his predecessors. Granting two interviews in the space of two days came as a surprise to many as the Number One Citizen is known for his taciturn nature. The interview with these media stations lasted over 40 minutes, an additional ten to fifteen minutes compared to his previous short interviews. That of Channels TV was held on Wednesday and that NTA was done on Thursday. In both interviews, Mr Buhari was able to bring to bear a lot of pressing issues ranging from insecurity, agriculture, Biafran agitation and Nnamdi Kanu, herders-farmers clashes, agitation for the creation of state police, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill among others. Both interviews revolved around these issues. Regardless, tongues have been wagging over both interviews, and several quarters have reacted to the president’s speech. In the Channels TV interview conducted by Seun Okinbaloye and Maupe Ogun, the President, when asked about the economy and employment, differences between his tenure and that of his predecessor, in which he had a lower approval rating as Seun reeled out the statistics, the President reacted by stating that he had redeemed his campaign promises he made in 2015. Despite the seeming failure of his tenure, the President spoke on how much he had improved the economy, especially in the area of agriculture. To put in proper perspective, Seun reminded the President that before his tenure, Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at $7.35billion compared to the N33.1 trillion ($87.24 billion) foreign debt under his tenure. With glaring evidence of external debt, the President stated that he met a dilapidated state, run down by the previous People’s Democratic Party’s government. Opposed the viewpoints of many Nigerians that herdsmen should be compelled to raise their cattle in ranches or build cattle colonies to circumvent further farmer-herder clashes, Mr Buhari in the interview maintained that the restoration of grazing routes is the only remedy to the problem. This statement of Mr President has angered a larger section of the country who believes that he is not only ignorant about modern-day cattle rearing practices, but he is unmoved about the killings perpetrated by these killer herdsmen. Speaking on grazing route policy contained in the Grazing Reserve Law of 1965, herdsmen are legally authorised to transport livestock from one place to another. Also, in the interview, the President regurgitated his opposition to state police, saying it is not an option for curtailing the nation’s security crisis. According to him:
“State police is not an option. Find out the relationship between local governments and the governors. Are the third tier of government getting what they are supposed to get constitutionally,”This statement is coming on the heels of banditry in the Northwest, terrorism in the Northeast, agitations and the formation of regional security outfits in the southern part of the country. Furthermore, the continuous call for state police by southwest governors have clashed with the opinions of the Presidency. Responding to Buhari’s insistence on state police as not an option for solving insecurity problems in Nigeria, Nigerians are divided over his stance. Some have agreed with the President on this, stating that state police could embolden dictatorship and abuse of power among governors. On the other hand, some believe that indigenous problems of insecurity can be best tackled with indigenous insecurity outfits.
Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Speaking on Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, a Biafran freedom fighter, the President asserted that he is granting independence to the judicial process and that Nnamdi Kanu should face the law. The president who also spoke to NTA on Thursday, 6 January 2021, claimed that he had given his best to Nigeria and does not expect any appreciation from Nigerians. Speaking on the anti-corruption war, the President reasserted that those charged with corruption will be prosecuted whether they are within or outside his party, All Progressives Congress (APC). He further stated that those who are switching into his party as a means of escaping the radar of the law will not be spared. The President claimed that corruption is endemic in developing countries and will be a difficult war to win because many people want to live above their means. He urged people to live within their means. It is quite confusing to see the President who had promised to deal with corruption decisively feeling deflated in many ways. Many Nigerians have faulted the President’s one-sided fight against corruption as he has been reputed to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a tool of intimidating the opposition while many corrupt officials lie within the ranks of the APC. Furthermore, when the question of his denial to grant his assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill came up, the President responded that he wanted the people to be given freedom of choice. He insisted that direct, indirect and consensus channels must be presented before the electorates without any form of harassment or coercion by ‘influential’ people. According to President:
“People should be given a choice. There are three ways – direct, indirect and consensus. The important thing is to show Nigerians that wherever they are, we respect them, that they are the ones that decide what to do, who to vote for, that we do not allow anybody to raise an army of thugs and intimidate people… This is our objective, and we hope that it is respected, that we don’t allow anybody no matter how influential to intimidate. Those who want power must work for it.”Speaking on the high rate of unemployment, the President urged Nigerians to go back to the farm and to see agriculture as the viable panacea to Nigeria’s unemployment problem. Several Nigerians have reacted to Buhari’s solution to unemployment as myopic and outdated. With the advent of science and technology and the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, solving unemployment through agriculture is only a fraction of the whole. On the other hand, many have applauded the President’s investment in agriculture. Among other things that were discussed, Mr President spoke on his ageing as a reason for his underperformance and has stated his anticipation to retire peacefully as he is 17-month shy away from becoming an ex-president. In conclusion, it came as a surprise to many Nigerians that President Buhari after a long hiatus chose to speak to Nigerians. However, the interviews were received with mixed feelings and were generally scored low by Nigerians. Featured Image Source: Vanguard News
Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
You might also like:
- Kemi Badenoch Becomes First Black Woman to Lead a Major UK Political Party
- National Youth Dialogue Conference Set to Hold in Lagos
- 5 Characteristics Of A Patriotic Nigerian
- 25 Years Later, Is Nigeria “Truly Democratic?’’ – Peter Obi
It will be very important for all Nigeria local and aboard to begin to acknowledge the good aspects within the country and every ounce of success the country enters and have already embrace no matter how seemingly insignificant far to often as a Africa America interacting with Nigeria their seems to be a huge pessimistic view of all of their countrythis was the same experience Jesus born in Nazareth confronted when the people shouted , What good could come out of the city the Christ was born . Nigeria as so with America has progress beyond it’s time of dependence to inter dependence as a people , the fact that the country is currently governor by a Muslim and Christian and half of the population each holds equally such religious practices is amazing . I believe when we are going to judge a country which is it’s people , we must begin that judgment first from Nigeria best moments, first . As the government continues to add to it’s measured success the current vice president because of the achievements under it’s President the people trust has been established so that the continuation of and for Nigeria best will be the continual focus upon the government. With the 2023 candidates aligning themselves to run for the presidency, the money that will be spend from each and combinated during next year presidential election such money could be better spend aiding the poorest and uniting their forces behind the next president to unify it’s historic success because of the foundation set under the current president . Nigeria is a great country with needs as other countries . So let’s begin to notice the right , notice the good notice what is better or good ideals , projects,programs that does bear fruit towards a improved Nigeria . I have said recently if Africa wins the cup this year , this will begin a new country pride and pave the way for a historic world proud that will not be limited but historic so let’s praise let’s notice not just the bad by overlooking or denying the good present and the good that the current foundation is set to embrace .
8pm news slots
best time to play slots
free poker slots vodes
dissertation literature review help
writing dissertation service
writing a dissertation in a day
dissertation writing tutors
dissertation defense presentation
dissertation help service
doctoral dissertation writing assistance
help dissertation dissertation help
professional dissertation help
help me
18 month doctorate without dissertation
dissertation introduction
buy the help
dissertation writing software
dissertation introduction
writing a dissertation prospectus
writing acknowledgement dissertation
buy dissertations
uk dissertation writing
dissertation help articles
chapters writing room
writing a masters dissertation
dissertation writing software
phd dissertation
writing service
paper writing service
writing a literature review for a dissertation
writing acknowledgement dissertation
dissertation search
phd dissertation editing help
dissertation writing service online
best dissertation help services
writing methodology for dissertation
writing
writing a dissertation in a day
search writing help
best casino site
online american casinos
wild casino online
doctoral dissertation
medical dissertation writing services
cheap dissertation writing
real cash online casino
mobile casino online
american online casinos
writing your doctoral dissertation
writing phd dissertation
uk dissertation help
buy a dissertation
getting help online
writing a master’s dissertation
best real money online casino
no deposit bonus online casino
online casino usa
dissertation
medical dissertation writing services
dissertation meaning
best online casino to win money
real money online slots
no deposit casino online
find a dissertation
help me
cheap dissertation writing services
best online casinos for us players
best online blackjack
us online casino
no deposit sign up bonus casino
free cash bonus no deposit casino
online casino win real money
no deposit online casino
best online casinos for usa players
best real money online casino
mobile casino real money
casino signup bonus no deposit
sign up bonus no deposit casino
mobile online casino
casino deposit bonus
deposit bonus casino
best online us casinos
online casino signup bonus no deposit
mobile casino games for real money
internet casino bonus
online casino real money
casino bonus no deposit
vpn for netflix free
free vpn mac
buy a vpn uk
online casinos no deposits
mobile gambeling
no deposit bonus casinos
vpn ghost
the best vpn
pure vpn
deposit bonus casino
casino bonuser
casino no deposit bonus win real money usa
free vpn for xbox one
trust.zone vpn
vpn free mac
uf health vpn
cyber ghost vpn
avast secure line vpn
best vpn for ubuntu
vpn for pc free
what is vpn on windows
free sign up bonus no deposit casino
casino bonus online
no deposit casino online
vpn for kodi
buy a vpn
best vpn services
online real money casino
real cash online casino
gambling online for real money
free vpn no download
best vpn for macbook
free vpn ps4
american online casinos
best online us casinos
best mobile casinos
best torrenting vpn
buy vpn server
best secure vpn
download free vpn for pc
hotspot shield vpn
vpn for mac free
avira phantom vpn
what does vpn mean
uf vpn
mobile casino online
usa online casino
casino games that pay real money
cnet best vpn
what is the best vpn
express vpn free windows
real money online slots
sign up bonus casino
best online casino real money
sign up bonus no deposit
blackjack online real money
best bonus casinos
gay teen dating
international gay dating website
gay dating in ohio
free websites to meet single women
chatting dating site
skip the games dating site
gay dating long term relationship oriented guys
gay male dating app
sado masocism dating gay site
sildenafil generic
best dating site online
good dating websites
adult chat free
video dating
dating sites into trampling
connecting singles dating site
dating sites online
date sites free for men
free local personals
gay men vs women dating
manhunt gay dating site login page
gay sadistic men dating cite
free sex chat sites
dating personals
dating top sites
gay chub dating
gay dating site out personal custormer service
the best gay christian dating app
40 online dating
free dating sites for men
meet women locally
curious gay dating
gay trucker dating
naked gay dating
order accutane online
free dating sites for men
topchatsites
online dating no info
no deposit bonuses
online casino games for real money
biggest online casino bonuses
chat with singles
meet singles free
f dating site
top us online casino
real money no deposit casino
casino games for money
mobile casino sites
casino real money
free casino bonus no deposit
321 gay chat
gay online webcam chat free
gay teen boy chat
gay phone sex chat commercial
gay bi texy chat
gay chat room cam
gay sc chat
hidden gay video chat
whosaguy gay chat room
gay webcam chat software
transcripts of first time gay chat
chat gay en espanol gratis
venlafaxine 150mg oral purchase venlafaxine online cheap effexor 75 mg drug
venlafaxine 75 mg over the counter effexor 75 mg ca buy effexor 75 mg online
gay pnp free chat denver
gay priesy chat
gay mature men chat group
lyrica 150mg usa buy pregabalin 75 mg without prescription buy lyrica 75 mg for sale
indian gay chat
free gay chat fcn
google zoom gay chat room
ivermectin lotion 0.5 stromectol australia stromectol drug
ivermectin syrup ivermectin 1 stromectol order
gay chat mesa az
gay boy jack off cam chat
gay daddy cam chat
buy viagra canada le prix du viagra viagra 5 mg prix
good chat to meet gay bimarried
gay web chat
dirty gay video chat
buy cenforce 100mg pill cenforce cheap sildenafil 50 mg cost
gay chat room atlanta
live gay webcam chat rooms
gay chat cams
b – gay chat
gay chat randome
gay sex chat online
rastaboy gay chat
gay priesy chat
gay daddy chat
gay chicago webcam chat software
rhode island free chat gay
free gay bi male text chat
gay chat cahurbate
gay chat app for android
gay online video chat
buy cenforce sale buy cenforce 100mg sale cenforce without prescription
plentyoffish login
dating site sign up
zoosk dating
nyhentai
free dating sites for men and women
dating single online
viagra pas chere buy viagra canada viagra super active
meet women at zushi beach
online dating sites free chatting
dating dating
ivermectin lotion cost ivermectin 1% ivermectin 6 tablet
free dating date
dating sinulator online
danting site
topical ivermectin cost purchase stromectol online ivermectin cost canada
dating websites
tinder dating site pictures women
f dating site
lyrica cost order lyrica 150mg online cheap order lyrica 150mg
cheap essay online
help in essay writing
essay title help
buy pregabalin 150mg pills pregabalin uk buy pregabalin generic
custom college essay
help write essay online
best essay writer
essay writers canada
cheap essay writing service
nursing essay help
kamagra 50mg uk kamagra medication buy kamagra 100 mg
i need help writing my essay
academic essay help
help for essay writing
i need help with writing an essay
custom essay writing services reviews
law essay writing service
cheap essay writers
[url=”https://bestsessays.org”]how to write my college essay[/url]
custom essay
essays to buy
top essay writing websites
buy an essay paper
bystolic over the counter nebivolol 10 mg pill buy nebivolol 10 mg pills
cheap custom essay writing service
custom essay writing online
essay cheap
high school essay help
custom essay cheap
top 5 essay writing services
bystolic 10 mg without prescription order bystolic 5 mg sale cost bystolic 10 mg
cheap custom essay papers
essay writing service usa
custom essay writing
essay on helping poor people
national honor society essay help
help writing a college essay
expert essay writers
the essay writer
cheap write my essay
order valsartan 160 mg without prescription order diovan 80 mg order diovan online
best rated essay writing service
custom essay meister
quality custom essays
us essay writing services
cheap essay writing services
using essay writing service
academic essay help
service essay
write my essay
academic essay help
help with college essay
best essay editing service
recommended essay writing service
customer essay
buy essay online cheap
buy generic diovan 160 mg diovan 80 mg cheap valsartan for sale
best essay review services
help in writing an essay
easy essay writer
top custom essays
online essay writing service review
college essay help
gabapentin 400 mg us order neurontin without prescription neurontin 400 mg uk
essay about military service
us essay writing services
i need help writing an essay
buy pregabalin 150 mg online order lyrica 75 mg for sale generic pregabalin 75 mg
legitimate essay writing service
essay writing service us
best essay writer company
can you get generic lyrica buying cheap lyrica without insurance cheap lyrica prices
help starting an essay
essay writer service
college essay help
lyrica without a prescription order lyrica no prescription cost cheap lyrica without insurance
custom essay writing company
help for essay writing
custom essays writing service
order generic lyrica buy generic pregabalin without a prescription cheap lyrica prices
KeyWord
what is the best online essay writing service
order custom essays online
lyrica 150 mg canada purchase pregabalin pills lyrica uk
generic pregabalin buy pregabalin tablets where can i buy cheap pregabalin without a prescription
essay marking service
which essay writing service is the best
essay customer service
abilify no prescription get abilify can i buy cheap abilify without rx
can you get aripiprazole can you get aripiprazole how can i get cheap aripiprazole for sale
purchase aripiprazole online cheap buy aripiprazole 30 mg abilify 10 mg over the counter
ivermectin cattle wormer ivermectin use ivermectin tractor supply
stromectol price uk ivermectin cream cost ivermectin cream cost
custom essay writing sites
essay checking service
assignment essay help
pregabalin cheap can i buy generic pregabalin without insurance can you buy pregabalin without insurance
college admission essay writing service
write my history essay
essay help sites
pregabalin rx how to get pregabalin cheap pregabalin without prescription
affordable essay writing service
best article writing service
buy an essay paper
where to buy pregabalin without a prescription can you buy cheap pregabalin without prescription where buy generic pregabalin without a prescription
essay custom writing
write my college essay for me
custom essay cheap
best custom essay writing service
help writing an argumentative essay
custom essay writer
custom essay writing online
customized essay
best essays
ledipasvir sofosbuvir cost harvoni for hep c fda approved harvoni cure hep c
essay writer program
what can i write my essay on
college essay ideas help
ledipasvir chemical structure ledipasvir-co-povidone harvoni cure hep c
generic for daklinza daklinza pills how to take daklinza and sovaldi
daclatasvir price side effects of sovaldi and daklinza daclatasvir and asunaprevir
lyrica maximum dose lyrica overdose death getting high on lyrica
lyrica brain damage lyrica 100 mg what is lyrica
do my coursework
custom coursework
coursework writer
lasix ototoxicity lasix contraindications furosemide for dogs
zithromax used for azithromycin allergic reaction price of azithromycin
provigil 200 mg modafinil (provigil) what is the drug provigil
ivermectin dose for scabies lice ivermectin where to buy ivermectin for humans
Do you wanna that your router covers wide areas with an internet connection. Then, you have to make a connection with the asus repeater. Get the detailed information from here.
“성인웹툰”Thanks for sharing
where can i get clomid over the counter cheap clomid free shipping clomid 50 mg for sale
i have learn several just right stuff here. Definitely value bookmarking for revisiting.
I wonder how so much effort you place to make one of these fantastic informative web site.
온라인카지노” m really impressed with your writing skills and
We finalize our work space and hamper within your budget
, no matter what kind of programme you have in mind!
clomid drug clomid online order no script where can i get clomid online in australia
ivermectin side effects humans what is ivermectin used for ivermectin for sale for humans
stromectol 3 mg tablet ivermectin manufacturer ivermectin for horse
what is ivermectin used for ivermectin human dose stromectol24
write my admission essay buy essays cheap what is the best online essay writing service
help in essay writing help me write a compare and contrast essay best website for essays
what are the best essay writing services customized essay writing good essay writing company
honors thesis example feminist thesis statement how to identify a thesis
jill biden thesis police brutality thesis statement cmc senior thesis
domestic violence thesis statement how to write a thesis statement for an argumentative essay best thesis writing
what makes a good thesis statement which best describes the thesis statement of an argumentative essay? stanford thesis
tadalafil use tadalafil grapefruit tadalafil para que sirve en hombres
sildenafil and headaches sildenafil blue chew best online sildenafil
tadalafil tablets 20 mg megalis 20 https://tadafilax.com/ tadalafil drugs.com
generic viagra – mastercard https://ac3vigra.com/ sildenafil 20 mg lowest price
can you buy generic viagra https://ethvigrix.com/ how to viagra online
sildenafil vs tadalafil https://uhdcilise.com/ cialis mastercard
pastillas cialis https://wwcillisa.com/ side effects of cialis
what is better viagra or cialis https://hoscillia.com/ cialis vs. viagra recreational use