Buhari: We will fight with our life – Ameachi He may have run for Nigeria’s presidency in the past without success, but the massive turnout of people on the declaration of his intent to run for the same office on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in 2015 on Wednesday may just be an indication that the former Head of Head, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari may get the shot right this time. Read the account of a seemingly historic declaration. By Levinus Nwabughiogu The sight evoked a cacophony of joy and anger. It was completely unanticipated by many early risers who wanted a stress-free drive to their offices that morning. The day was Wednesday, and so, the week was still young. The heavy presence of the security men ranging from police, down to soldiers, officials of Department of State security and further down to Nigerian Security and Civil Defense corps, NSCDC among others also told a story. Meanwhile, central to these beehives was the presidential declaration of former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari who had chosen the day to go public with his presidential ambition. And so, described as the friend of the talakawas(commoners), the rich, poor, the blind, the lame, all wretched of the earth came out to either support him or catch a glimpse of what was happening. Though the sun was scorching, apparently no one felt it. Eagle Square which was the venue of the event had been barricaded by security men. It however peaked when the General made an entry in the arena, acknowledging cheers from an enthusiastic crowd while being driven round the place. Flurry of Tribute Then the flurry of tribute on Buhari. From Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state to Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State. Others included Governors Adams Oshiomhole, Edo and Tanko al-Makura of Nasarawa states. Among senior party officials at the venue were the National Vice Chairman, Northeast, Pastor David Lawal and the National Secretary Mai Mala. Senate Minority Leader and former governor of Benue State, Senator George Akume led the National Assembly delegation that included several senators and members of the House of Representatives. Also remarkable by their presence were the younger brother of late President Umaru Yar‘Adua, Col. Abdulaziz Yar‘Adua and a former member of the House of Representatives and immediate past board member of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Zilani Ibrahim. Most of them had a chance to speak on the occasion. We will fight with our life —Ameachi Change is in the air. Do you agree? And I can tell you why I say that change is in the air. In the past when the progressives had this kind of gathering, you would not see too many Governors. Today, APC can boast of 14 Governors. There is change in the air. The governors in APC are determined to work together for this change. In all our meetings, we insist that whoever emerges as the Party’s candidate, all of us will work to deliver APC. You know that our dear GMB is one of the aspirants. And you know he is a material you don’t have in the other party. If they say they have a material like this, they should show us somebody who is anti-corruption like Buhari. One person. So, APC provides an alternative for the country. We are tested and we will never disappoint Nigeria.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 09:11:05 +0000