Babatunde Raji Fashola has been hailed both locally and internationally, for achieving unprecedented success as Lagos State Governor.
To show how impressive Fashola’s achievements have been, UK based “The Telegraph” (on 24th Oct 2014) did a flattering feature article on him titled “Meet the man who tamed Nigeria’s most lawless city”.
Little wonder Lagosians had no problems voting Fashola in for 2 consecutive terms, with many either wishing he could stay longer as governor, or be supported to contest for election into office as President.
In other climes, that latter option (Fashola contesting for the Presidency) would have been a logical next step
But this is Nigeria, where logic often takes time to sink in, and register.
The above notwithstanding, we have a viable and complementary alternative to Fashola, in the person of General Muhammadu Buhari (GMB). The best part is that Fashola, as well as others who think like him, in and out of government, agree that GMB should be our next President.
Since we already know Fashola is trustworthy, reliable and competent – with good reasoning capabilities to boot – it only makes sense to follow his lead in choosing our next President – especially if we want to see and experience real progress.
In the chequered history of our nation, GMB and the late Tunde Idiagbon set a record for setting clear ambitious goals that they achieved within the short 20 month or so stay they had in office
They were not perfect, but they were effective and the results they got made useful impact in the lives of the masses.
There was aversion for crime, indiscipline, corruption and many other vices. Smart handling of key aspects of the economy also ensured our currency stayed strong. And our debt burden was diligently investigated and reviewed, after which an agreed plan was resolutely followed to reduce it.
Mistakes were made in a few areas, and with a few innocent people. Yes. But they got most of it right, and back then the Nigerian on the street could see, and feel it!
That’s why even though Facebook did not exist back then, most people who experienced that period are still able, over 2 decades later, to speak with specific details about what was achieved by GMB!
Simply put, in his brief tenure as Head of State and Commander In Chief, GMB tamed a wayward Nigeria
If we’re honest with ourselves, we, today, as a people and nation once again need taming. Not all of us, but certainly an unprecedented majority.
I strongly believe the best qualified and best equipped person to tame the wild among us, while simultaneously working to improve our fortunes, without breaking his stride is GMB.
He’s done it before, and everything we’ve heard about his personal conduct since he left office confirm he still has the strength of character to do it again.
And he certainly wants to – this being his 3rd attempt to get elected to do it. Read and feel the passion in his words:
“Allow me prove to you that in your lifetime, you can be proud of this country. Let me make you this promise today: We will protect your children. We will protect your wealth. We will make this country work again. This is why I am running for the office of the president of Nigeria. This is my promise.” – Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR)
Today, we keep seeing Facebook photos and videos from the nation’s goverment, that show progress that has supposedly occurred right where we and our loved ones live and work. Yet we struggle to see, talk less feel, most of it!
That’s “GOVERNMENT MAGIC” (apologies to Fela) – and we must reject it!
I’d rather go for the real thing, not the more you look the less you see. I want real change and tranformation in my life and those of my kids and fellow citizens, not endless promises and rebased achievement numbers that do not impact me positively.
That’s why i’m voting GMB. If you want the same things I’ve stated above, I urge you to vote GMB as wefl, and tell others why they need to do so too!
PS: Don’t be Misled: Check Authentic Information to Satisfy Your Curiousity About GMB
Go to http://buhari.ng/ – the website set up to tell the “facts and history” of GMB to interested persons worldwide.
Use what you find out there, as well as what GMB is saying and doing today, to make up your mind.
Let’s unite and vote for a better Nigeria!
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