Who should be our next President?
One is tired of the fruitless 12 years of democracy with non tangible dividends, 12 years of freedom seems like 12 years of bondage. Today, one is left with only hopes for a better Nigeria and for me, even this hope is rekindled by the mass craving for change. Now, who then can bring the […]
One is tired of the fruitless 12 years of democracy with non tangible dividends, 12 years of freedom seems like 12 years of bondage. Today, one is left with only hopes for a better Nigeria and for me, even this hope is rekindled by the mass craving for change. Now, who then can bring the desired change Nigerians are asking for? What kind of leader or leaders do we Nigerians desire to move us out of our present quagmire? Do we need vocal people, people with eloquence of words, enticing, swift speech skills? Do we need people who are masters of the art of oration, people who will make empty promises but no action or is it someone with sincerity of purpose, a person who has Nigerians at heart that we desire presently? A person with few words but much action, who is modest and down to earth? Should we be searching for a person with clear record, a person of integrity, honesty and reliability? What do we need at this crucial time?
To be honest, I developed interest in politics today because of CPC’s presidential candidate. Personally, I was barely born when he governed as head of state but thanks to history and my parents who kept educating me about the past. I have met old men who have said all they need from Buhari is his word. Again even when I was growing up, PTF became apparent everywhere, from the hospitals to the milestones: which made me inquisitive and I realised it is a government organisation saddled with the responsibility of providing infrastructure to Nigerians and was chaired by Buhari. At the university, our school buses, lecture halls and theatres were built by the PTF.
Some claim that he was just a figure head when he served as head of state, that Tunde Idiagbon, his deputy, practically did everything during their administration.
What then do they have to say about his success with the PTF that after him none of his successors did anything close to what he achieved?
At the recent debate, Buhari has shown that he is not out to paint everywhere red with stories of his past achievement. He said very little but carried so much meaning.
I see him as a person who is by nature an introvert. A person who does not believe in too much talk but much action and this is proven by the words of Obasanjo in his book titled Not My Will where OBJ wrote of Buhari as follows on page 53 of the book, “Muhammadu Buhari, as a member of the supreme military council and head of petroleum department, was by nature an introvert. But he took any work given him very seriously. If he failed at whatever he did, it would not be because he did not put his best. He was as reliable as he was honest and hardworking.” This comment coming from Baba Iyabo himself is amazing!
Suleiman Mohammed writes from F. H. A. Quarters, Lugbe Abuja.