In Power for the Wrong Reasons by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

President Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in for a second four year term on Wednesday May 29, 2019. Under normal circumstances, there should be proof that you have done enough to earn or merit such privilege. A man should not be given any mandate to rule because of his political affiliation, tribe, ethnic or religion. For a president that has done little or nothing in the last four years, the reactions from the people should be loud enough to retire him.

With what is on ground or the current situation of Nigeria, Buhari does not deserve a second term. One wonders why he still has the mandate to lead majority of Nigerians who are sad, demoralized and depressed from his years of misrule. There have been more cases of mediocrity than excellence since 2015. Except he makes the right decisions and see Nigeria from a broader perspective, we are only going to reinforce failure.

Under Buhari’s rule, crime rate has increased. Kidnapping, banditry and killings of innocent Nigerians have reached the high heavens. Terrorist group, Boko Haram, not only roam free in the north eastern part of Nigeria, they have also claimed territories where they easily launch attack on military base and soft targets in the north east. Ironically, Buhari is a northerner. All the service chiefs appointed by him are all from the north, and majority of the security challenges in Nigeria are from the north. A man who lacks the will to protect himself will likely not protect anybody. If Buhari and his northern security chiefs cannot protect the north that is their home, why do you think they can protect what is not their own? Today whether you believe it or not, the northern part of Nigeria is a burden to the entire country. The north brings so little to the table and takes a very large chunk of the country’s resources through security challenges that could have been easily dealt with if the right appointments are made. A leader is as good or as bad as those around him.

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The economy doesn’t look like it is progressing. There are no indication that Nigeria is headed the right direction. Youth unemployment is very high, factories are closing down, job losses are recorded on a daily basis, and one must be a superman to successfully run a business in Nigeria. All these and more have left many Nigerians disillusioned. Some have taken to vices and others who feel they could no longer carry on have resulted to taking their lives. Rather than resign and go home and rest, Buhari has been handed another four years that could break Nigeria! Buhari is not suited for a very demanding secular state. You don’t rule a secular state on the wings of integrity. His policies and ideas are outdated. They are no longer useful. Nigeria can no longer depend on a politician that does not understand economics, finance or educationally sound.

President Buhari will do well as a monarch or ceremonial head. Nigeria doesn’t need him. He’s not right to lead. Leadership is not all about honesty and integrity. It is a complex subject that requires a sound mind. It is simply doing what is right irrespective of who you are and what will happen. As a leader, you are not permitted to do what you like. You do what is right. There is hardly any improvement in any sector in Nigeria since he first took over power in 2015 and I doubt if the next four years will be any better. Except Buhari shuns nepotism and appoint credible people as ministers, I do not see how Nigeria will move forward.

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