NEF Spokesman Speaks on 2023, Says Nigeria's Next Leader Must Deviate From Buhari's Style
- Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has stated that Nigeria's next leader must not emulate President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership style
- The northern elder accused the president of not making any significant changes in Nigeria since 2015
- The Kaduna-born elder statesman also stated that the country will not survive if Buhari's leadership is replicated by Nigeria's next leader
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FCT, Abuja - The national director of publicity and advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stated that Nigeria's next leader must deviate from President Muhammadu Buhari's style of governance if the country must survive.
Dr Baba-Ahmed made the comment in an interview with the Punch newspaper published on Sunday, October 9.
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His words:
“If we don’t get it right in 2023, I am afraid that we cannot just hope that in another four or eight years we will be lucky enough to survive this decline in every index of national life.
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“I don’t think we can survive another decade together if we continue to go the same way we have been under Buhari.”
Asked if age should be a factor when Nigerians consider who to vote for in the next presidential contest, Dr Baba-Ahmed stated:
“Age is a double-edged sword. There is an advantage in wisdom and also an advantage in usefulness and youthfulness. We are not putting a premium on health alone. We are putting a premium on other things.
“One can be young and do nothing, and one can be old and still not understand what change is. Take a look at the president. He has never changed anything in this country from 2015 to date. So, we don’t want to put too much emphasis on age, although it has its values.”
IPOB denies plans to disrupt 2023 elections in southeast region
Meanwhile, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied reports that it had no plan to disrupt election in southeast region in 2023.
In a statement seen by Legit.ng, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful said there was no truth in any information circulating on plans by the group to disrupt the 2023 election in the region.
Obasanjo says he made a mistake supporting Buhari in 2015
Recall that former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently expressed regrets for supporting the presidential ambition of Buhari in 2015.
Obasanjo disclosed this during a chat with a blogger, Ifedayo Agoro who he met on a plane who quoted Obasanjo as saying:
“I made a mistake supporting Buhari, he knew nothing about the economy. We thought he would fight corruption and insecurity, then hire people who know about economy and infrastructure. Big mistake.”
2023: Demand for bullet-proof vehicles surge ahead of general elections
Meanwhile, as preparations for the 2023 general elections gain momentum, the demands for bullet-proof Sports Utility Vehicles have increased significantly across the country.
Very Important Personalities, top chieftains and candidates of political parties have been procuring customised vehicles that offer special protection in the run-up to the campaigns and elections.
Apart from ordering armoured vehicles, it was also learnt that politicians were applying for special police protection and procuring other security wares.
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