The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 presidential election, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday said the country needed a man of integrity, such as the APC’s flag bearer, Maj. Gen. Muhamadu Buhari, to end corruption in the country.
Osinbajo, who joined passengers in the Bus Rapid Transit from the Tafawa Balewa Square to Barracks area of Lagos, urged Nigerians to vote for Buhari, saying the former military Head of State is the only one that can curb corruption in the country.
The former Lagos State Commissioner for Justice addressed passengers in the bus, saying he would utilise “unusual opportunities to reach out to Nigerians on the need to vote out the PDP.”
He said, “Every Nigerian knows that Maj. Gen. Buhari is a no-nonsense person. He is going to make changes that would turn Nigeria around for the better. Remember that the APC is the party of change. Collect your PVC and ensure that you vote for the APC.
“The only way to make an omelet is to break an egg. You have to do something and I think that all of us, whatever it is that we are involved in must be interested in making a difference in this country. This country needs help desperately. Considering the economy and the security challenges, everyone of us must be involved in trying to get a change.”
While responding to a question by one of the BRT passengers, identified as Mfawa Edet, on whether Buhari was sponsoring Boko Haram, Osinbajo dismissed the allegations as “pure propaganda.” He noted that if Buhari was sponsoring the Boko Haram sect, they would not have attempted to kill him.
The arrival of Osinbajo at Barracks area of Lagos attracted some APC supporters and caused a mild gridlock on the road. Party supporters, who chanted solidarity songs, struggled to take photographs with him.
Giving an account of his stewardship as a former Attorney General of Lagos State, Osinbajo said the Lagos State judiciary recorded huge success because he enforced a zero tolerance policy for corruption.
He said during his tenure, 22 magistrates and three judges were sacked because of corruption-related cases.
He said, “In 1999, there was a survey, a great percentage said there was so much corruption in the judiciary in Lagos State. We decided on a plan; first we increased the salaries of the members of staff, we also decided that if a report was made about any judge, we follow up the report and treat any complaint of injustice, involve in investigation and we will reach a logical conclusion.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Great man. Keep at it, the change will come come Feb 2015
ReplyDeleteOur VP can we see similar things if voted to office come ²015 elections
ReplyDeleteGbam!
ReplyDeleteThis guy is sure a FELA risen from the grave... no bullet proof jeeps ..strictly a masses man riding a mass transit bus...they kind of guy that can make NEPA work 24/7/365....but my fear is some politicians wont like him cos he wont support chop chop...
ReplyDeleteM impressed,great work,great idea,great campaign,great mindset.............gud one
ReplyDeleteHave you ever entered BRT as a pastor to preach Christ? you are preaching Buhari. See yourself. A vice president is a rubber-stamp and that is the only thing you can ever be. Ask your flag bearer if Abacha was corrupt, his answer, if he will stand his chosen ground on that, will tell us how far he will fight corruption. Please tell us what kind of corruption can a man who says Abacha is not corrupt fight? If you don't know, you are being used in the processing of installing a nation-wide sharia law. God help you sir. But truth is you CANNOT succeed.
ReplyDeleteI want Lagos people to respond sincerely when last have you seen this man in a BRT? Simply bcos election is near you are using it to deceive an ignorant people
DeleteIf truly u are GEJ suppoter has showned on ur comment. Pls say amen to dis prayer. May God run ur life the way GEJ is running dis country.
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DeleteA BIG AMEN
DeletePlease how come they did not succeed in killing him in the attempt. In Nigeria Oga Oshibanjo, we analyse and I can categorically tell you that the attempt on Buhari was a drama for such an answer as you have given. How come no member of the families of the big boys have been killed in these bombings while the poor masses continually lose their lives. The other time, it was the period the Emir travelled that the mosque where he worships was bombed killing the innocent masses. Why is it always so? why? Oga Oshibanjo can you answer the why? Anyway God, who knows every secret will surely disgrace the troublers of this nation and those sabotaging the present government.
ReplyDeleteDont mind them they think we are all fools
Deleteit is now u join da masses in BRT......have u been use to dat transit before?..........politics in da making.....we are nt kids,we cant be driven like toys,........just bcos feb is near,u now bring urself low,after u are elected,no more access to uuuuuu...........Can somebody eva vouch of ending corruption in ds country?
ReplyDeleteU sound too sure of ending insurgency..........are uu God or u created da insurgent group?........i cross my leg and await 2015 for Gods will must be done...........Heaven and earth might pass away but a jot of my words will go nt unfulfilled
May God run d life of all GEJ supporters d way GEJ is running dis country. Say amen to dat.
DeleteWhat a silly question, how do you expect him to enter bus if he has a car,u sound like a kid that dosent want a change,am sure ur family must be earning something from GEJ,even the blind can see how this country will turn to if the incumbent is allowed to continue, a word they said is enough for the wise
DeleteSincerely speaking, this contry needs a change.Relious and tribal sentiments apart, GMB and his VP are the right answer for a new NEW NEGERIA.Prof. I agree with you.
ReplyDeleteLets give them a chance.
ReplyDeleteThis is good. Let's set aside sentiments. It is important for our leaders to always have interaction with the people during and after the elections. That way they will truely understand the needs of the masses.
ReplyDeleteLet your candidates in PDP do the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThere do not allow any form of preaching in BRT.So while did they allow him to campaign in BRT? Corruption number ONE.
ReplyDeletelet s for once behave like Americans and have a change. Whether we like Buhari/Osinbajo or not they are the only option available now, lets give them chance. One cannot be eating one type of food always.
ReplyDeleteLet God have His way in this country.
ReplyDeleteYes,they are the only sure change now,let's give them a change.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is d right person lets vote him in
ReplyDeleteWe cannot continue like this. Buhari is a better candidate using all reasonable standard.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is a better candidate. We cannot continue in our old ways and what changes. Tribalism and Religious sentiments apart.
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