Buhari has military mentality and not fit to be President, says Obasanjo/soyinka

[NewEte]

That's what it sounds like to me.....

[HUSNAA]

Please speak for yourself. You might have enjoyed being flogged in the streets by Buhari's goons whilst he was in power but for most of us, his war against "indisplin" was one of the darker periods in Nigeria's history.

I'm sure you would consider it as one of the darker periods in Nigeria's history....all  unscrupulous ppl in Nigeria looked at it that way. If one was a good citizen during his regime, one would not consider it a dark period in retrospect.

So in other words, you are saying that guest33 is an unscrupulous character

Seriously, this ain't right. You can't label guest33 as 'unscrupulous'  and a bad citizen just because he did not fancy Buhari's regime. Is Soyinka also a bad citizen? Buhari certainly took things too far back then esp. with his Decree Nos. 2 and 4. Moreover, his shunning of the Oputa panel did not do him any good in my book. He may be one of the few past leaders with some integrity, but I believe we can still do better.

I was just paying back guest 33 with his own brand of coin. That was all.

[NewEte]

Yea, by accusing him/her of being an unscrupulous character? All I recall him saying was that you should not presume to speak for everyone. Just for the record, can you explain how your response amounts to repaying him back with a brand of his own coin? Thanks in advance?

[HUSNAA]

Have I accused g33 of being unscrupulous?? lol stop putting words in my cyber mouth Ete

[NewEte]

Oh! Sorry, I thought you did. My bad!

[Dan-Borno]

Ok, forumites, lets get down to our discussion:

His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari replies Soyinka, accusing him of not making a difference between Military Regime and Democractic one.  I think Baba Buhari is really out for the work.

Hey Ete, for now we need him, lets give him a chance.

[NewEte]

Dan Borno,
You and Husnna need him. That equals 2 votes for.
Guess33, Ete, and Lionger, say they don't need him. That's 3 votes against.

As I said before, I would love to see him be EFCC chairman, and I think that position should be an elective one also

But, please give me 7 reasons why we should try him. He himself has not told us why we should try him. All we know is that he is running.

So here is what I'm asking.

1. Give me 7 reasons why we should try him.
2. Give me 7 reasons why he is the better candidate than the others.

After that, I'll decide.

[alkanawi]

G33 implied in his post that not only was Husnaa whipped during Buharis' regime,but she might have even enjoyed it. This, i think, was what made her reply appropriate.
In so far as we are going to be using intemperate language in this forum we shouldn't be miffed when we are paid back in our coin.
We can have a good hearted banter or even "yabis" after all we are Nigerians and that is part of our culture.
Ehm L, i certainly dont think Prof.David West and Balarabe Musa are dummies either for supporting Buhari.
waddya say?

[NewEte]

Well, I don't think they are not dummies, but given the limited options before them, a choice is bound to be made one way or the other. But my question is still this why should people support him?
Maybe Buhari will do will to accept Yar-Adua's challenge for a few debates.

Are there going to be any televised debates between the candidates at some point? Because this would give people some insights as to what each candidate represents. Also, do you know if these men, have been appearing on some kind of meet the press program where they are subjected to tough but diverse questions on different national issues?

Do you agree that such appearances are important? Or are people supposed to support a candidate without asking question or understanding their political ideology?

[HUSNAA]

Dan Borno,
You and Husnna need him. That equals 2 votes for.
Guess33, Ete, and Lionger, say they don't need him. That's 3 votes against.

I was told by a friend that Afenifere has endorsed Buhari's candidacy. This gets better and better.
So now its Ete, g33 and Lionger VERSUS Dan Borno yrs truly and AFENIFERE!! That's 3 votes against; 2 plus a million Yoruba votes for.

[alkanawi]

I am for Buhari too.

[HUSNAA]

I am for Buhari too.

Better and Better and Better and Better...3 + (1 x10e6) Yoruba votes: for.
                                                        3 against:
Lol Ete, no need to give u seven reasons why we should try Buhari. When all is said and done, yr vote will probably be insignificant. 

[Dan-Borno]

Office of the President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Aso ROck Villa,
Abuja

May 29th 2007


Dear Husna,

I am directed by His Excellency, The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari to convey his approval to appoint you as his Special Adviser on Kanoonline forums  in his cabinet.

You are entitle to appoint 6 personal aides to help you in your day to day activities.

Mr. Ete, the Chairman EFCC will further furnish you with the new code of conduct for public officers please.

Congratulations.


Signed
DAN-BORNO
Dan-Iyan Buhari

[NewEte]

First question, is Buhari going to accept this challenge from Yar Adua or not? Yar-Adua is pretty confident that he'll outshine Buhari in a live public debate but Buhari's camp has not responded. Buhari supporters (Husnna, Dan Borno, Alkanawi) what's up with that?

Dan Borno thanks for recommending me for the post of EFCC chairman should Buhari miraculously win the election. I'll take the job if Buhari doesn't want it. You should warn him though because it wouldn't be a free ride for him or anyone simply because I serve in his administration. Being the square guy that Buhari is, I am sure he would move to amend the constitution so as to void the immunity protection that ranking government officials enjoy. That would make my job a lot easier. This means the General himself would be subject to investigation by my office. For instance, I will launch investigations into his activities when he served as petroleum minister, Head of State, and PTF chairman. I mean, as sqeaky clean as he is presumed to be, money keeps disappering whenever he shows up to take charge. If money isn't disappearing, suitcases are disappearing at airports under his watch. That raises eyebrows.

I mean, for his own good, I would like to launch a real investigation into these controversies and put it all to rest.

The problem I might have and I might need Husnaa and Alkawani's help on this, is that the general does not speak. He does not like answering questions either. If I convene a grand jury for instance and he refuses to answer questions, he'll be in contempt. If he refuses to show up in Fedral court when I issue a subpena, he'll be on contempt. This part worries me, because he has a history of not showing up in court.

I wouldn't put up with that crap. Our laws clearly indicate that the contitution is supreme law of the land, and no one is above it. So I can't have your boy make a mockery of our judicial system and laws by not showing up in court. As EFCC chairman, that would not sit well with me. If he is pressured or encouraged by Husnna and co to show up in court but chooses to plead the 5th whenever he is cross examined, that would be considered contempt as well, and I would have no choice but to recommend to the National assembly that impeachment would be appropriate. Believe me, my investigations would not come 3 years later. They would begin the very first week after his election. It will be no vendetta or anything of such, but simply doing my job and doing it well. Now, this would be across the board and same would apply if yar-Adua or Atiku should become President.

Dan Borno, this is why you must really think carefully before recommending me for this post. In any case, I'll am open to serving my country. Try me and see the difference Dan Borno...

[HUSNAA]

First question, is Buhari going to accept this challenge from Yar Adua or not? Yar-Adua is pretty confident that he'll outshine Buhari in a live public debate but Buhari's camp has not responded. Buhari supporters (Husnna, Dan Borno, Alkanawi) what's up with that?

Dan Borno, this is why you must really think carefully before recommending me for this post. In any case, I'll am open to serving my country. Try me and see the difference Dan Borno...

This sounds worse than the Spanish Inquisition!!