Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has responded to a controversial advert placed by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose on the front page of Punch Newspaper.
The advert shows pictures of previously deceased Nigerian leaders and appears to predict death for Buhari as well saying that citizens should avoid another state burial by re-electing President Goodluck Jonathan.
The former Head of State has spoken out via Twitter about the advert.
In his words...
'I have become seriously disturbed by the volume of falsehood and desperation from the opposition campaign of the PDP.
I clearly underrated the panic and lack of integrity that leads people to tell barefaced lies, and must confess, it continues to confound me
I have run for office before, but I have consistently done so without desperation or anger, because elections are not war.
Why should candidates tell so many frantic lies in order to win elections, if truly their purpose is to ‘transform’ the lives of our people?
It is a tragedy to see the ruling party focus on pettiness and lies; rumours of cancer, foreign treatment, and certificates they know exist.
The desperation is beyond my understanding. #ThingsMustChange
What is this obsession with lies? What is this obsession with pettiness? What is this obsession with threats and attacks?
All of us, citizens and voters need to ask ourselves – why is our President so desperate?
How can the President of this country be talking about remembering phone numbers and coup speeches?
How can a President who has led this country for six years be unable to run on his own record and his achievements?
How can his campaign be talking about dead ex-leaders, jogging around the stadium and outright lies about my health?
Where is his fabled calm, where is his reserve, where is his composure? Why is he so ruffled? Why is he so frustrated and afraid?
We should be deeply worried that a President who called for calm during governorship elections has now lost his cool in his own elections.
Our President and his allies must remember that he is not only a candidate for office; he is the President of Nigeria.
We do not have a disinformation or propaganda wing in our campaign. We have no need to waste time in driving petty attacks.
We have not spoken about the President's family, his health, his religion, his ethnic group, or his phone number.
We are concerned only about his record – has he secured Nigeria? Has he fought corruption? Has he truly grown the economy so it can work?
Can our president keep us safe when we travel to any part of this country? Is your life better today than it was six years ago?
We have only presented our record – how we fought insurgencies, how we stabilised the naira, how we tackled corruption.
Therefore, I shall refuse to indulge the smear campaign. I refuse to allow them take away the focus from the issues that concern you.
Let us focus on those issues, please. Elections are not war. February 14 is not about politicians. It is about our country.
We insist on a campaign of hope, change and the future. This election is about big, important issues. We refuse to play it small.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Join us as we continue the relentless pace of our rallies in Minna and Kaduna today. #Change is finally here, my friends. - GMB
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PDP is panicking already,the end has come for pdp
ReplyDeleteBuhari should stop campaigning as Army have cleared the air that Buhari credentials both original /photocopy are not with the military that only recommendation from a Principal from katsina is in his in Military-Automatically disqualify Mohammed Buhari from contesting for the post of Nigerian President.
DeleteGiven dividends of democracy is not about certificates rather competencies, the ability to deliver effectively. GEJ has PHD still he has failed in all ramifications.Nigerians are wiser now!!!! certificate or no certificate we will strife for a positive change which our incumbent President of Nigeria has not delivered.
DeleteI can't believe this, that Nigerian Army has descended so low such that politics now flows in its blood vessels. Are they telling us that the Nigerian Army was so sub-standard in the 60s to the extent that its method of commissioning an officer was just by a recommendation by a Principal of a school? Also, are they telling us that the Colonial Masters set this standard of 'ADMIT WITHOUT QUALIFICATION'. If not, SHAI THERE IS GOD OOOOOOOOO!
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ReplyDeleteI am proud of you! You are a real, matured, focused, unperturbed change agent. Please do not allow anyone distract you from the just course you and the rest of us believe in - to save our motherland from Jonaverty.
May God keep you safe. Amen!
I am really proud of you once again on the wisdom with which you replied.
God bless Nigeria!
Let your own will be done oh GOD,give answers to our prayers by giving us a man you have chosen.Thank you JESUS
ReplyDeleteWhen the APC started taking months ago they thought they have the widest mouths in Africa, now that the PDP are speaking why playing the good party. Oya now talk.
DeleteFATHER LORD, LET YOUR WILL BE DONE IJN.
DeleteSo GMB who allegedly doesn't possess a WAEC certificate can speak so well like this??? oh tell me something else!
ReplyDeleteThem hire mercenary from abroad to do their packaging.
DeleteBuhari know how to reach twitter? Na arrangee. Thank God they acknowledge the calmness and their strategy is to get him ruffled. They have not succeeded.
DeletePeople lets begin to make sense, so you haven't seen various pictures/videos of Buhari on his IPad... Please focus on issues
DeleteSo GMB who allegedly doesn't possess a WAEC certificate can speak so well like this??? oh tell me something else!
ReplyDeleteWhat good has president done to you with his PhD in animal management.
DeletePDP has really lost this election. They are desperate to retain power.
ReplyDeleteShut up U cannot measure ur ability with PDP , the surprise of your life will show up come Feb. 14, 2014 Nigerians will vote massively and return GEJ to Power.
DeleteDon't say wat u don't know -or expect surprises-PDP carry go again
DeleteGMB am really proud of I love the way u replied that beast (fayose) to be sincere I wanted to vote for PDP but because of the way u show maturity to JEG and fayose now am going for CHANGE APC
ReplyDeletePDP does not give a shit about your boko haram vote, plz give it to your likes! But when the chips are down, dont cry so hard.
Deletesomeone must have written this for Buhari bcs l knw he is not.......
ReplyDeleteGMB all d way. Even if someone wrote it for him, it shows he has good spokesmen.Whereas if it were GEJ, his spokesmen would have responded with insults. Our south south is for Gmb. Jona should withdraw now or face disgrace. Up GMB. Carry go!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMumu who is our south south? Who know you for south south? Waste of time and energy.
DeleteGMB you could have not even reply those capitalist that has cripple our economy. There are time is up. Shame unto them
ReplyDeleteWho the cap fits should wear it
ReplyDeleteJonathan pls call ur people to orda. Pls. We dont want dents. We want to see a true democracy
ReplyDeleteSai Buhari Sai Baba
ReplyDeleteBuhari stated some facts above, I hardly leave a comment on this platform due to the level of misunderstanding or verbal attacks that's common here but I'm compelled to do so due to GMB statement.
ReplyDeleteGuys read through the lines, this man had some plans/determination and if its happens to be a hoax or empty promise(I hope not) the power is in our hands come 2019 we'll vote him out! Shikenna!
Nigeria is not supposed to be toyed and played with anymore, we ve been fooled for far too long, we are tired of been a laughing stock, we are tired of been insulted and disrespected by other smaller nations closer to us, we have to take our place in the world come to think of it 4yrs is already here so pls let's reason, forget sentiments,ethnicity or whatever GEJ performance is LOW and if some quarters thinks its NOT the main issue here is that he had tried for 6years and yet we ve not reached(not even near) the promise land so why not try another person.
Enough is Enough.
Mark!
Mark feel free to vote for Buhari and I will still vote for GEJ for i can see his transformation agenda, afterall he has given us a free and fair election once and he will do it again. GEJ all the way!
DeleteGod bless buhari,this shows how matured u are,bastard will ever show he is bastard,fayose is indeed bastard,is he d only pdp governor?,the wrath of God is on fayose,whoso ever which is fellow human being to die will surely die,fayose yur days re number.
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS THE SPEECH OF A WELL REFINED EX-MILITARY HEAD OF STATE SOUNDING LIKE THAT OF A DIPLOMAT!
ReplyDeleteTHAT'S ALL THE EXHIBIT WE CAN TAKE IN THIS COURT OF PUBLIC CONSCIENCE!
LET GEJ AND HIS pdp HEAR IT LOUD AND CLEAR THAT THEIR TIME IN ASO ROCK IS OVER.
FELLOW PATRIOTS, SEE YOU AT THE POOLING BOOT ON FEBUHARI 14.
Buhari no sabi book, when people behind him write it is published as if he can speak one correct English -Shame to APC and their co-horts
Delete@ anonymous 9:46.u said Buhari no sabi book.pls what good and benefit as the book wey u sabi brought for your family.pls confess here as there been a remarkable change in ur life in d last 6years wit all the education u have.pls be wise.....Ire ooooo
DeleteThere is, only blind fools like you wont see them. The federal roads are better, airports are better than before and they could still be better. Improvement in agriculture which betters the economy, these could only come from an educated president who refuses to be pocketed! Open your eyes and ye shall see.
DeleteI was formerly a supporter of GEJ, but I changed to the side of Buhari on that fateful morning when I saw that silly advert on Punch. And I went ahead to convince my entire family and many of my friends to do same.
ReplyDeleteWho really cares!
DeleteWe decree by the power of the most high God, that a man that wishes another man dead for no just cause shall see death before that man in Jesus name, we pray. AMEN.
ReplyDeleteNigerians, it is settled. Let's see if God is God in this circumstance!
Now I regret not collecting my PVC. I wish Buhari best of luck. He's won my heart. People, please Is it still possible to collect? I need to vote for GMB.
ReplyDeleteRubbish! i hail PDP they must rule again and again..................
ReplyDeleteSai Buhari
ReplyDeleteI duff my hat for APC. They have very good strategists. I hope they will still have good hands and listen to them when they come to power. This write up is simply an excellent hands of Esau even though the voice is that of Jacob. Good job APC.
ReplyDeleteI stil find it so difficult to belif these ppl around gej are working for him to retain his position com feb14 they have done enuf damage to him and to d office of d presidency and mr president has not deem it necessary to do away with these set of ppl. He 'll definitely continue to fail even if he's given more 4 yrs.
ReplyDeletematured mind....changee IJN...
ReplyDeletealex
Which Jesus are u referring to? Buhari does not believe in your Jesus so save your prayers for your village chiefs.
Deleteyou must be a fool for showing the whole world that even if nigeria burns u dont care as long as the ruler is a christain. muslim, christain or baba alawo as long as the person is going to lead nigeria well and make it great once again who cares about religion. our mentality must change or else we will remain backword in the country.
DeletePdp are saying rubbish with their mouth. Whether they like it or not nigerians are tired of them, we need a change. Gmb for president.
ReplyDeleteBuharo no sabi tweet o..pls all dis politicians deceiving us PDP nd APC God will shame dem...dem kids dey abroad,una dey fight for here...I wonder wen GMB's daughter will carry placard and shout brink back our girls too cos na just fresh pix we dey see!
ReplyDeleteCertificate or no Certificate GMB we want Jonathan and Patience have certificates but no good English,GMB we want you and we love you like that bring change now God will help you,you will not die,this election is already a walkover,PDP has finally finished in Nigeria.
ReplyDeletePatience Jonathan should reply this.
ReplyDeleteIf the constitution says wasc certification is a requirement, then Buhari should atleast show his certificate, telling lies is curruption at its peak!:There should be no exceptions to the rule! I dont believe in calling white black and calling black white for my own convinence. Pdp did not perform 100% but Apc did not present good alternative. GEJ has my vote.
ReplyDeleteGMB all d way. Even if someone wrote it for him, it shows he has good spokesmen.Whereas if it were GEJ, his spokesmen would have responded with insults. Our south south is for Gmb. Jona should withdraw now or face disgrace. Up GMB. Carry go!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBUHARI BUHARI BUHARI THE ALMIGHTY GOD HAS CHOSEN YOU AND NONE OF THEM CAN STOP YOU. ONLY GOD GIVE LIVE AND ONLY HIM CAN TAKE IT .NOBODY KNOWS WHEN HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED HOME. WHO IS FAYOSE THAT WE ARE MINDFUL OF HIM. YOU HAVE TRIED THREE TIMES TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THIS NATION AND NO ONE HAS CHALLENGED YOU THAT YOU HAVE NO CERTIFICATE. BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT THE STORY HAS CHANGED , THEY KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BY GOD , AND HAS ANYONE CHALLENGE HIS CREATOR AND SUCCEED? NONE . KEEP YOUR COOL GENERAL BUHARI BECAUSE YOU ARE THE CHOSEN OF GOD TO SET THE PEOPLE FREE FROM SLAVERY PDP HAS PUT US. WE WILL CELEBRATE YOUR VICTORY IJN AMEN
ReplyDeleteGeneral Muhammadu Buhari. who ever wishes you death will not see the end of this year, God almighty will give you strength to take our Country Nigeria to the promise land.
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