Buhari who lost the 2011election on the platform of Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, however said he was ready to step down for any other better candidate that may emerge under the new party.
He spoke in Minna, capital of Niger State during the maiden edition of Sam Nda-Isaiah Annual Lecture Series, saying that politics should not be seen as a do-or-die affair.
Buhari, however advocated that the best candidate should always be given a chance in the midst of many.
He said: “Whoever said he wants to contest has a chance. Let him come out because the more we are, the merrier. But I will be ready to step down if there is a formidable and better candidate.
“It is not about me but for the survival of the party. APC is about ensuring internal democracy. Whoever emerges is the person I will support. Yes I will be ready to step down”.
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According him, “it is even too early to talk about or to have a presidential candidate. In APC, we will have internal democracy that will guide the party. Let us have the party on the ground first and it will be followed by congresses at various levels that will produce our candidates and at that point, anybody can contest and the party will support the best candidate that will emerge.
“Let Nigerians know one thing for sure, we are not talking of just dismantling the PDP. We want a change. We are not just talking about change in democracy but change in attitude, change in approach, change in character, change in conducting the business of government. That is why our slogan is change. We are determined to change Nigeria for the better”.
Gen. Buhari, who spoke on “the role of youths in sustaining democratic values in Nigeria,” asked the media to be courageous and carry out their constitutional responsibilities by keeping leaders and those in government on their toes towards serving the electorate diligently.
Governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu in his message, noted with dismay that youths were being used to foment crisis in the polity.
He said: “It is regrettable that young people have become most vulnerable to social vices in society today and this was largely due to the lack of adequate parental care and neglect of our core moral values and social norms. This is why we must pay more attention to the training of our children for the good of the society”. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This man is very narrow minded saying "...ir he sees a better candidate"
ReplyDeleteHis ego and pride is killing every political party he joins.
You mean there aren't younger, smarter candidates out there, that you have not seen?!
This guy can't see beyond his nose
Buhari, you've had your time, we have ove 160million Nigerians, younger and smarter. Don't be greedy, allow others to try, u can't know how good they are untill they have the seat.
ReplyDeleteOld fool, who will vote for BH
ReplyDeleteFellow Nigerians let us all pray for God intervention
ReplyDeleteBuhary =boko harram.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean by better candidate?Are you a better person?You are not the Buhari we knew.The present one is self-centred,bias,instigator of violence and the likes.How are we sure that you will tackle corrupt and other evils as you did before?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean by better candidate?Are you a better person?You are not the Buhari we knew.The present one is self-centred,bias,instigator of violence and the likes.How are we sure that you will tackle corrupt and other evils as you did before?
ReplyDeleteAllah's choice is d best of it wallahi!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter promising not to ever run for presidency again? How can we trust u, when u cannot keep a simple promise?
ReplyDeleteThe truth is that nobody as it is now will perform well in ASO ROCK no matter how sound he or she is. The gangsters i.e OBJs, IBBs, ATIKUs, ANEENIs,DANGOTEs,OBAs,EMIRs, OBIs, etc are hard diamonds behind the merciless corruption we have in this country. The only trusted but tested diamond that can cut this diamond is Buhari. lets behave like Americans for once and forgets sentiments and ethno-religious bigotry then vote for who will match this gangsters and set pace for developments.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is far better than these armed day robbers we are parading as Presidents and Governors. They may look cool and good but internally they are serpents and wolf. I will rather vote for principle and ideology.
ReplyDeleteComments antiBuhari are from ppl with narrow mind and or vanguard of the chop-chop club.
ReplyDeleteLet them field this religious extremist and once more hand over the presidency to the PDP on a platter of gold. BUHARI apart from being a notorious religious zealot, hates the south with a passion! He is too sectional to lead this country! Let him publish projects he executed in the North and those he executed in the south during his reign as chairman of the PTF!
ReplyDeleteAny southerner who supports this man's presidential ambition is not worthy to bear his father's name.
Belief me, even you do not allow him to get there but he is still the best.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is No 1, Ribadu No 2, Fashola No 3, El-Rufai No 4, Oshiomaole No 5, Amechi no 6.Me No 7.
I know, I must be insulted but that is just the fact. If u like, vote those rubbers once more we are all there.
Buhari is the best choice ho ha, i wish Idiagbon was alife to partner with him. His past record speaks for him. I am Igbo and a Christian so this is not about tribal or religious sentiment just pure common sense. Let's give him a chance to make Nigeria and Nigerians good again. The fear of Buhari and Idiagbon is the begining of wisdom, hahahahahahahhahahahaha.
ReplyDeleteit is a pity that these old politicians will never give the younger ones chance. Buhari why not respect yourself and give the younger generation a chance. you have caused enough harm to the populace already. God is watching o!
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