BUHARI: MASSES’ FRIEND,
ELITES’ NEMESIS
muh buhari
Who’s he politically? He is a retired major-general who has served the
country in different capacities: minister of petroleum, member of the
Supreme Military Council, governor of north-eastern states, head of
state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces and chairman of
Presidential (Special) Trust Fund.
What’s hot about him? Arguably the politician with the largest street
support in northern Nigeria, able to galvanise millions of votes without
spending a kobo. Regarded as honest and incorruptible, able to fight
corruption headlong. Strong political will, able to take the toughest
decisions no matter whose ox is gored. Exceptional public service
experience, having served in various capacities, including being a
former head of state. Strong member of APC, controlling one of the
political platforms that fused into the coalition. Modest lifestyle,
therefore unlikely to be given to wasteful spending.
What’s not hot about him? Feared by the elite over his likely crackdown
on corruption and waste in government. Limited in political manoeuvres,
thereby perpetually at the mercy of party hawks. Failed in three
previous presidential elections, forcing a conclusion that he is
unelectable. Man of modest means, severely limited in war chest needed
to prosecute elections and thereby vulnerable to compromise to campaign
financiers. Seen as a religious fundamentalist and northern irredentist,
significantly making him difficult to market in many parts of the
country. At 71, some think he should give the younger generation a
chance
Read more at: http://www.thecable.ng/2015-who-will-be-apcs-consensus-candidate | TheCable
Read more at: http://www.thecable.ng/2015-who-will-be-apcs-consensus-candidate | TheCable
BUHARI: MASSES’ FRIEND,
ELITES’ NEMESIS
muh buhari
Who’s he politically? He is a retired major-general who has served the
country in different capacities: minister of petroleum, member of the
Supreme Military Council, governor of north-eastern states, head of
state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces and chairman of
Presidential (Special) Trust Fund.
What’s hot about him? Arguably the politician with the largest street
support in northern Nigeria, able to galvanise millions of votes without
spending a kobo. Regarded as honest and incorruptible, able to fight
corruption headlong. Strong political will, able to take the toughest
decisions no matter whose ox is gored. Exceptional public service
experience, having served in various capacities, including being a
former head of state. Strong member of APC, controlling one of the
political platforms that fused into the coalition. Modest lifestyle,
therefore unlikely to be given to wasteful spending.
What’s not hot about him? Feared by the elite over his likely crackdown
on corruption and waste in government. Limited in political manoeuvres,
thereby perpetually at the mercy of party hawks. Failed in three
previous presidential elections, forcing a conclusion that he is
unelectable. Man of modest means, severely limited in war chest needed
to prosecute elections and thereby vulnerable to compromise to campaign
financiers. Seen as a religious fundamentalist and northern irredentist,
significantly making him difficult to market in many parts of the
country. At 71, some think he should give the younger generation a
chance
Read more at: http://www.thecable.ng/2015-who-will-be-apcs-consensus-candidate | TheCable
Read more at: http://www.thecable.ng/2015-who-will-be-apcs-consensus-candidate | TheCable
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