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Why I retired as Maj.-Gen. – Buhari

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Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) on Friday said he decided to retire with his current rank in 1985, to defend and promote the integrity of the military, instead of promoting himself.


Buhari said this at a public presentation of two books: “Nigerian military in politics: 1966-2011 and Politics of transition to civil rule in Nigeria” in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the books were published by Head of Political Science Department, Federal College Education, Zaria, Nuhu Ramalan

“It was the conviction of our regime that, being the Head of State and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, does not mean that you are the overall General.

“My ultimate goal as at then was to ensure integrity, justice, equity, accountability and transparency in the system. That was why I did away with unnecessarily promoting myself to General,” he said.

Speaking on the military in politics, Buhari, the presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change in the 2011 general elections, identified some weaknesses of the past military regimes to include corruption and abuse of office.

On politics, he said the incessant military interventions were due to the failure of politicians to respect the rule of law, “characterised by massive corruption and lack of accountability.”

The Chairman of the occasion and former Secretary-General of the defunct Peoples Redemption Party, Aliyu Umar, said the books would be resource materials in the study of Nigerian politics.

“The two books are reflection of the present Nigerian political scenario,” he said.

In a related development, Buhari has attributed ineffective leadership in the country to the inability of government to provide effective education for Nigerians.

According to the NAN, Buhari said this in Zaria on Saturday at a conference with the theme “Uniting our People for Change” organised by a group, Movement for a Better Future.

“The biggest problem of this ineffective leadership in Nigeria is education. If you deny people effective education, you have finished them.

“Education is a vital tool for human existence and development. God has given Nigeria both material and human resources but we have not used them effectively.

“We have failed to organise ourselves to harness these resources. We have been talking about Sardaunana (Ahmadu Bello), (Obafemi) Awolowo, (Nnamdi) Azikwe and Tafawa Balewa as great leaders; why can’t we emulate them?” Buhari asked.

In his remark, Governor Ra’uf Aregbesola of Osun State appealed to Nigerians to elect credible candidates into various elective positions who would help to develop the country.

The governor, who was the special guest of honour at conference, stressed the need for Nigerians to work together to actualise national cohesion, a bright and progressive future.
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7 comments

  1. Good talk General. But if you strongly believe in education as the bedrock of any society as you have stressed here, kindly appeal to Boko Haram sect to stop killing innocent school children who are in school to acquire this education in northen Nigeria. Thank you.

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    1. Why can't you ever talk some senses? The General has come out many times to condemn the senseless killings of the boko harams and here you are still linking him to the cell! Don't allow sentiments to override your judgment please.

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    2. General my foot!!! You blatant liar, Tell me where and when did buhari ever tell the bokoharamis to sheat their sword. The first time we heard him talked about them was when he acused the FG of waging war against the north. This was a man who during the presidential election said that he will make this country ungovernable if not elected as president. Now he is matcHing words with action. Boko haram is his baby. They nominated him to speak on their behalf in saudi arabia bcos he is their off-uniform leader. The left over PTF money is what he is using to fund them. A kingdom that rise against itself cannot stand. When did buhari tell the bokoharamis to stop shedding innocent blood. Buhari speech at the book launch is a calculated attempt to decieve us again. Buhari hear me, we have wise up. You cannot deceive us again. After you hav killed all the northerners you can gather the remnant to be their president. Nigerian is watching you and your ally of distruCtions. we know you all.

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  2. That is a lie. Buhari has never condemned Boko Haram. He only regularly blames Govt for their action . I challenge you to give any reference to the contrary.

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  3. @Anonymous 8:42.

    Some people find it so difficult to comprehend. Few days ago, ACN National secretary did mention the sponsors of Boko Haram and you idiot is asking Buhari to talk to Bokoharam.

    The former Chief of Army staff and NSA; Gen Azaze (RIP) confirmed the BokoHaram sponsors and you beast don't care to followup, now you are asking Buhari to talk to Bokoharam.

    Common sense should tell you that Buhari would have been in prison by now perhaps, he knows anything about Bokoharam.

    Belief me, with sentiment and hatred, Nigeria can't go forward therefore, you should bloody adjust your thinking faculty before coughing out rashes.

    Please note,I am not a Northerner, but Southerner.

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  4. You understand when a fool talks. A failed General, educated illiterate, Anti-educationist (Buhari). He cannot fool us again. Let him go fix the problem in the North first before we can look at his case. tell your boys (Boko haram) to stop the killing of innocent children. Buhari, you are not a good man. you are devil incarnate.

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  5. The innocent blood been shed by bokoharam members and their supporters can never go unpunished by God. Some northern elders can continue to deny and contradict themself, nemesis will take it's cause.

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