He made this known in Abuja on Friday night, during the 2016 regimental dinner organized by the presidential brigade of guards.
Buhari also suggested that his refusal to devalue the naira and increase fuel price during his time as Military Head of State in 1984-1985, led to his overthrow.
“I have resisted the devaluation of the naira, increase of the petroleum products, among others,” he told the soldiers and officers.
“When I was military head of state, I rejected similar advice by the IMF and World Bank to devalue the naira.
“I refused and gave my reasons and the next thing I knew I was removed and detained for three and half years.
“As a civilian president, I will do my best and I’m telling you all these because you are part of the leadership of this great country and God willing we will remain great.”
When Buhari assumed office in May 2015, the exchange rate was N197/$1. It currently stands at over N300 to $1 officially and N495/$1 in the black market. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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"WHEN BUHARI TOOK OFFICE IN MAY 2015,NAIRA VALUE WAS 197/1$ AND OVER #300 OFFICE AND #495 BLACK MARKET. then also, fuel was #87 per liter and now #145 per liter. Then can some body tell me meaning of this his claims now. Was it because devaluation was not done officially but fuel was increased officially. Our leaders should pls always try to save us this their unsolicited sermons. Who is deceiving who here.
ReplyDeleteAnd so you shall be overthrown again because you devalued it more than ever
ReplyDeleteThis time your removal will be FINAL. Once and for all!
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