Not a few observers of the current political terrain are puzzled by the sudden political volte face that saw Malam Nasir El Rufai, erstwhile FCT Minister going back to his vomit regarding his endorsement of ageing General Buhari's bid for the Presidency. For those who aren't aware of el-Rufai's opinion about four
years ago, The Lagosian presents his alleged views on the former military adventurist and dictator, as recalled by a social critic, Steve Jaja.
6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID BUHARI LIKE EBOLA VIRUS!!! - Steve Jaja.
1. Violence!
He makes provocative statements that are capable of putting the country in crisis. This attitude caused the death of hundreds of innocent lives after the 2011 elections where about 10 youth corps were also murdered in cold blood. 2015 is not here, but he has already promised "dogs and baboon..." Compare this with the US election where Romney wasted no time to congratulate President Obama or the Australian election where the incumbent, Rudd lost and quickly congratulated Abbott.
A great leader should always place national interest above personal ambition.
2. Bigotry!
He's intolerant of any idea other than his own, especially on religion, politics, or race. No wonder he doesn't criticize anything that concerns his religion, no matter how bad. Hence, his obvious sympathy to Boko Haram. A good leader should have listening ears, take a stand on what is good but also allow people to air their views and be entitled to their opinions.
3. Principle!
He's not a man of principle, that is why he has been jumping from one party to another, even aligning with known corrupt elements in the hope of actualizing his presidential ambition. Great leaders don't do this. They always stick with like-minds, no matter the situation.
4. Lack of Democratic Features!
Though, his admirers want us to believe that he was invited to lead after the coup but the fact is that he wasn't the most senior officer at that time. Nevertheless, we've not forgotten the obnoxious Decree 4 - against which truth was no defence. He used this to jail journalists and attempt to cow the whole media. He did not also make any plan to organize election and handover to a democratic govt.
5. Tribalism!
The lopsided execution of PTF projects which was 74% and 26% (according to PTF Situation Report, Vol 2, 98) in the north and south respectively showed his tribalistic nature. The dumping of Dr. Alex Ekwueme in Kirikiri maximum prison and Shagari placed under house arrest was beyond tribalism.
6. His 2-year reign as a Head of State left no legacy!
Buhari's 2-year iron-fist rule left no legacy in Nigeria. There is nothing we can point at now that was established by his govt. Or should we call the cancellation of Lagos monorail as his legacy after-all Nigeria till date has no monorail?
Lets end this part 1 with the quote of October 4, 2010: "Buhari is perpetually un-electable because of his insensitivity to Nigeria's diversity and his parochial focus are already well-known." - Mallam Nasir El-Rufai
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