All Progressives Congress’ (APC) presidential aspirant, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has named social injustice, insecurity and poor economy as contributing to Nigeria being static.
The former head of state spoke at the weekend in Onitsha, when he visited the commercial city for the burial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Chike Ofodile (SAN).
He argued that a society, where social injustice, insecurity and poor economy reigned could not stand, adding that it was bound to fall as Nigeria was falling.
He said he was disturbed that the Federal Government did not allow the National Assembly to set up a panel to investigate the appropriation of billions of naira budgeted to fight insurgency in the Northeast as well as the transparency of Power Holding Company of Nigeria’s (PHCN) privatisation and petroleum subsidy.
On why he was persistent in contesting the presidential election even after three occasions and failing, Buhari declared: “I am contesting based on my efforts to institute social justice, adequate security and economic recovery”.
Onitsha stood still for the APC leader and his entourage, which included the Senator representing Anambra Central zone, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, with APC supporters and Onitsha youths singing, beating drums and dancing.
They also visited the country home of Nigeria’s first president, the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, where they were received by his first son, Chief Chukwuma Bamidele Azikiwe.
Ofodile, who served under Buhari’s administration, was the Onowu Iyasele (Prime Minister of Onitsha).
Buhari and his entourage also visited the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, at the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Onitsha as well as the Anglican Bishop of the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, before departing to Asaba Airport from where he boarded a flight back to Abuja.
He said Ofodile performed creditably as his then justice minister, adding that he was particularly impressed with Ofodile for defending him properly at the Justice Chukwudifu Oputa panel set up by President Olusegun Obasanjo to verify the activities of past regimes.
Buhari noted that he deliberately refused to appear before the Oputa panel on the grounds that Obasanjo should take him to court, if he felt that he was found wanting during his regime.
He added that it was Ofodile that volunteered himself and went to the panel to defend him.
Buhari and Ngige, at the residence of the late Ofodile, paid their last respects by his remains, which were still lying on the bed where they also signed the condolence register.
Ngige described the death of Ofodile as a great loss to Nigeria and Ndigbo.
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But is this how this man will be bringing his tongue out to disgrace and deceive Nigerians' lol, i beg we don tire for all these old people rather a fresh hand entirely and they should stop pointing accuse finger on PDP because they are not Messiah of this country.
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