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Wednesday, 15 July 2015

After previous failures, I was scared of contesting the 2015 election - Buhari

President Buhari says he was scared of contesting in the 2015 presidential election after his failures in past elections. He said this while addressing APC leaders during the breaking of the Ramadan fast at the presidential villa yesterday July 14th
"No matter the level you are, drop your influence so that we can help achieve the manifesto – security, economy, employment and corruption- because if we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria. We have to ensure that people we bring forward are those that will move the society forward.
I always like to go down the memory lane to show how lucky we are as a political group. At no stage was the decision taken by chance, it was all deliberate. The leaders of the parties felt the only way to wrest power from the PDP was for us to come together. I, in particular, was scared after previous failures of the elections of 2003, 2007 and 2011. We dissolved our various parties to form APC, then we applied to INEC, for once I was grateful to INEC. We had gone with nine people to INEC to apply and INEC advised us that we needed at least 25 people to form a political party. We were able to go back and raised 35 members across the country and then successfully registered the party. INEC then informed the federal government that we have met the requirements hence we cannot be denied registration. Many doubting Thomases said merger had never succeeded in Nigeria but here we are. I went into this long explanation so that you will appreciate how far we have come and for a society as ours, if we respect the constitution, then all the greed and problems will be a thing of the fast.”he said
at 7/15/2015 12:50:00 pm

66 comments:

  1. CatwalkwithPAT(Please CLICK on my name)15 July 2015 at 12:52

    Okay

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    1. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:14

      Today disappointment is Tomorrow blessing...

      Never say never, and thank God he didn't give up. Never give up on ursef bcos God time is d best 4us.

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    2. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:37

      Very well said. God strengthen you my Able President. Linda take note!

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    3. knowurway.com15 July 2015 at 13:48

      Eyaah, Sai Baba, wen God say yes for his people nobody can say no, we thank God for every thing, may God continue to strengthen PMB nd Yemi Osinbajo to lead Nigeria, nd may God bless Nigeria Amen.

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    4. Unknown15 July 2015 at 14:37

      Finally it paid off.
      Nice lesson from your story.

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    5. Unknown15 July 2015 at 14:51

      Baba go-slow.. Move to work, enough of this 😩

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    6. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 19:33

      Nene George shut up your dirty stinking mouth. I'm sure that your life is at stand still. Go slow is better.

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    7. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 20:31

      Olodo u, d man is already at work.

      Slow and steady, we shall get there. U just be patient.

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  2. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:52

    Seen

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    1. sparkle15 July 2015 at 14:03

      Yeah, yeah we knw nd still remember's ur history, wil u keep reminding us about all these and keep forgetting all ur campaign promises dat shld have started by now. Pls pa Bubu get down 2 work nd stop dis ur Stories for the gods.

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    2. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 14:07

      Ok! Mr PMB after previous failures, you won dis year... get over the whelming mood nd strt working alrdy

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    3. AC£S15 July 2015 at 14:14

      Alright

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  3. AbokiDaWarriBoy15 July 2015 at 12:52

    Yeah, but with Allah by your side, u made it.Sai Baba.

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Oga send your ministerial list.
    Pedophile like you

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    1. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 13:19

      Ur father is a phedophile.lot of stupid ppl com on dis blog to comment crap

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    2. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:24

      U lack d normal brain of this era ....U are retarded.

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    3. Unknown15 July 2015 at 14:22

      How on earth could someone call PMB a paedophile? Some people are damn too silly.

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    4. Unknown15 July 2015 at 16:40

      How can some call the president of his country pedophile for no good reason someone you barely know someone who holds your future for the next four years.....is just crazy

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    5. Unknown15 July 2015 at 16:40

      How can some call the president of his country pedophile for no good reason someone you barely know someone who holds your future for the next four years.....is just crazy

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  5. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Sai buhari

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  6. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Now I understand how APC came about. That's a good speech from Mr president.

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  7. AbokiDaWarriBoy15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Determination is the key, you inspire Sir, may God guide you to the right path as u reign.

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  8. AbokiDaWarriBoy15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Determination is the key, you inspire me Sir, may God guide you to the right path as u reign.

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  9. ujunwa15 July 2015 at 12:53

    Who care!!!!

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    1. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 20:46

      Speak good English...I beg of you.

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  10. NaijaDeltaBabe15 July 2015 at 12:54

    Dis is ur time sir

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  11. Jules15 July 2015 at 12:54

    Seen...just do as promised ok? so that the country can move forward for once...

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  12. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:54

    Thank God he didn't give up, and dis is wht I call never say never. Failure is never our portion in life except if we give in to it. Today disappointment is tomorrow blessing.

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  13. zicog15 July 2015 at 12:56

    i knew dis man is finding it difficult to blive he is d president of dis country dats y tins re going wrong witout him doing anyting about it...

    bunch of idiots still celeberating a 4month old victory...

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  14. Bonita Bislam15 July 2015 at 12:57

    Spot on sir!You will go down as the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria who knows damn too well the importance of the saying "winners never quit & quitters never win".It took the emergence of other presidents for us to know you have what it takes to be a good leader.We cant wait for the tide of change to wash over us under your leadership.

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  15. keisha15 July 2015 at 12:57

    Linda u dey vex today o! See news everywhere. Nice Job dearie

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  16. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:58

    Yup! And he won and change is here!

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  17. Unknown15 July 2015 at 12:58

    Noise maker...get to work!

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    1. knowurway.com15 July 2015 at 14:03

      Wilheminna Moses, your father who is a bicycle repairer his a noise maker.

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    2. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 14:31

      Whoever you are, pls take it easy. You curse a lot and it's a general turn off

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  18. DENNIS15 July 2015 at 12:59

    SAI Buhari.

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  19. Olawale Oresegun15 July 2015 at 13:02

    The presidents comments actually makes just one sense that is as a unit we can come together to achieve great things

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  20. Okowright Balaxy15 July 2015 at 13:02

    Buhari should start working and stop talking too much. We are tired of the slow government he's running. This is not the reason he was rigged into office. WAKE UP BUHARI!

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  21. OSINANL15 July 2015 at 13:03

    I wish Thiefnubu will do away with his greed and work with what PMB has said

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  22. Olawale Oresegun15 July 2015 at 13:03

    The presidents comments actually makes just one sense that is as a unit we can come together to achieve great things

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  23. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:03

    baba go slow

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  24. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 13:03

    Once na ur time, na ur time

    Fibonnachi Omogbai

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  25. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 13:05

    Wen God says yes, no power can say no

    Fibonnachi Omogbai

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  26. BONARIO NNAGS15 July 2015 at 13:05

    God bless you my president


    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  27. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:06

    Well said.



    Please visit my blog Www.trendwithgloria.blogspot.com

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  28. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 13:08

    HahHaa a thing of the "fast" indeed

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  29. Lola15 July 2015 at 13:08

    I'll reserve judgement on whether he's the real deal for a couple of years

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  30. Thatigbobabe(Lilyflower)15 July 2015 at 13:10

    Still on this matter?
    Hian!
    Start the change already na

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  31. Garuba15 July 2015 at 13:10

    It shall be well with both Mr President and apc party leader Tinubu. Don't mind what people are saying just concentrate on what u are doing.may God help

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  32. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:11

    Deliver on your promises and stop ranting,All these talk talk wont get us anywhere,,go and work for Nigerians,because they voted you there!

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  33. Mihearty15 July 2015 at 13:18

    Na wa o. This man don dey turn to woman. Talk talk talk. Abeg na talk we go chop?

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  34. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:18

    Good 4 u.

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  35. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 13:18

    change the bad tins nah. am waiting to see the change

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  36. Oluwaseun 15 July 2015 at 13:25

    Its a normal human nature to lose hope after many attempts.

    Plus I like his use of the word 'we'..........like its 'our' money, you mean 'our' roads are made of gold, 'our' senators collecting 'our' toothpick allowances(laughing in German, until something change in our country)

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  37. Ola15 July 2015 at 13:28

    APC e-rat AKa Bonario, i laugh you so so much cos you think you can get an appointment like this abi? if you like do notice me for the whole 4 years and nothing go still reach your hand...lol, maybe you will replace adeshina as the new PR
    if buhari shit for body you go say my president. that God its your president

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  38. Obi Albert15 July 2015 at 13:45

    Such high level of evilry* a thing of the Fast* ke? Chai Linda you wicked die!!!

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  39. Unknown15 July 2015 at 13:57

    Still on dis matter? Yawning....missing my fav. Chocolate...

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  40. Unknown15 July 2015 at 14:02

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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    But God said today is ur tym...
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  41. Unknown15 July 2015 at 14:52

    He is an amazing person at the same time what keep telling this people is that Nigeria comes first, don't forfeit your tomorrow because of today's greed and selfishness.

    I as a person, I'm highly optimistic about this government and I'm very positive that it going to be a glorious ride.

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  42. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 15:01

    HOW CAN YOU END CORRUPTION WHEN YOU ARE AFFILIATED WITH TINUBU? Why arent nigerians asking these questions? Seriously

    If you dont have a plan to betray and disown him, then I just can not believe in you

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  43. D'banj Dapper At Event In Sa Photos15 July 2015 at 15:05

    Thank God..

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  44. Unknown15 July 2015 at 15:18

    Never give up in life. Cos success maybe close witout ur knowing.

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  45. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 16:51

    ALL THIS SMILE,HOW SURE ARE WE THAT,THEY ARE NOT PLASTIC SMILE.NIGER WE HAIL OH.CHUDDY SAID SO

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  46. Anonymous15 July 2015 at 18:21

    You want to fight corruption meanwhile you're surrounded by corrupt people like Thiefnubu,Ameichi,Okorocha etc who invested money meant for the development of their states so you can win the election...You can't fool all d people all d time!
    Crown.

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  47. Unknown24 July 2015 at 19:07

    If not for God & Tinubu

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