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Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 9:22pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Muhammadu Buhari, its presidential candidate is qualified to contest next month’s presidential election even if the army says it is not in possession of his certificates. It also warned that those seeking to destroy Buhari on the basis of his certificates may end up destroying the country’s military as well. Speaking on Tuesday through its spokesman, Lai Mohammed, the party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Jonathan administration were playing a dangerous game by trying to compromise the military in order to satisfy political objectives. It urged the military, as a symbol of national unity, to be wary of those who might be seeking to use it to achieve selfish and divisive ends. The APC said the statement credited to Olajide Olaleye, army spokesman, at a press conference in Abuja, that the army was not in possession of Buhari’s certificates, was in direct conflict with what he said on January 4, on the same issue. The party argued that in an interview with the Punch on January 4, Olaleye had said: “Every serving and retired army officer had at least a copy of his certificates kept with the Nigeria army while the same serving and retired officer had copies of those same certificates.” APC further stated: “Is Brig-Gen Olaleye now saying that he did not make that statement? If he did, what has happened between then and now to make him to recant? It will be interesting to know what has transpired between then and now. “But more worrisome is the statement credited to Brig-Gen Olaleye that there was no evidence that the certificates of all those who joined the army in the early 1960s were verified by the selection board. “Is he now saying that all those who were commissioned into the officer cadres in the 1960s did not have their certificates verified? Does this not confirm what we said that in trying to destroy Buhari, the PDP and the Jonathan administration will end up destroying the army as an institution? Or is it only Buhari that was commissioned into the army in the 1960s.” It quoted Buhari as saying in an affidavit on November 24, 2014 that “All my academic qualifications documents as filled in my presidential form, president APC/001/2015 are currently with the secretary military board as at the time of this affidavit”. “Those who are behind the latest controversy should now tell Nigerians what happened to Buhari’s certificates between the time of his affidavit and now,” the party said. “In any case, even if the army now says it does not have the certificates of Buhari, he is still very qualified to run for the country’s highest office, as stipulated by the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.” The party quoted Section 131 (d) of the constitution: “A person shall be qualified for election to the office of president if he has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent”. It said the meaning and interpretation of school certificate level or its equivalent can be found in the constitution under part IV, section 318. In that section, a ‘school certificate or it equivalent’ is defined quite succinctly thus: (a) A secondary school certificate or its equivalent, Grade II Teacher’s certificate, the city and guilds certificate; or (b) Education up to secondary school certificate level; or (c) Primary six school leaving certificate or its equivalent. “Olaleye had now confirmed that Buhari indeed applied to join the army from form six, that the principal of the school he attended even attested to his suitability, and that the form he filled contained his secondary school certificate results, there is no scintilla of doubt about his qualification to run for president as stipulated by the constitution,” APC said. “However, we know that the PDP and the Jonathan administration have constituted themselves into a court of law and will like nothing more than the disqualification of our candidate so they will face no challenge in next month’s election. This is wishful thinking,” party said. It said the PDP and the Jonathan administration should “expend their energy on how to revive their floundering campaign instead of seeking the disqualification of its candidate.” On the contradictions in the statements credited to the army spokesman, it said: “It is true that our once globally- respected military has now been made comatose by the PDP-led federal government, but we believe things have not reached the level where the same military will be engaging in actions that amount to self destruction, just to satisfy some political interests. “We believe things have not reached a level where we, as a nation, will now be giving the impression that a man who rose to become a major-general in the Nigerian army does not have requisite qualifications? “What really is happening in our country if some politicians have now decided to engage in an action that will amount to dragging the military into politics, dividing an institution that is a symbol of national unity, trivialising the service of those who fought to keep Nigeria one and ridiculing the same country it is supposed to be ruling? “We have said it before and will like to repeat: Enough is enough about this distraction orchestrated by the PDP and the Jonathan administration whose electioneering campaign for next month’s polls has suffered a train wreck.” 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 9:22pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Source: http://www.thecable.ng/apc-buhari-quali fied-run-without-certicifactes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 9:26pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Please try another line. APC this one no make sence. 12 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by SeverusSnape(m): 9:28pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Hehehehehehehehehehehehehe... 7 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Adegbodolu1: 9:29pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Case closed. Buhari till 2019 and then my Yoruba brother followed by another Malo. SS and SE you are on a long thing..... 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by fitzmayowa: 9:38pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
What's wrong with this guys They are handling this issue poorly, are they accepting the fact that GMB indeed does not have a certificate Why are they allowing this certificate be an issue if indeed GMB has one Why is it so hard to get a certificate and show those asking to kill this buzz It will be a shame if at the end of the day GMB/APC do not produce a certificate for their flag bearer as this will set a bad precedence...The stalling in producing a certificate is pointing to one thing which is the fact that GMB MAY not have a certificate...IMO 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by oluvick(m): 9:40pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
So the recommendation letter from the school principal, (who might even be Buhari's relative, somehow), was enough to enrol him in the Army and now as a president? WOW. See as these people are making mockery of our education. If Buhari is qualified to run for president, of what use is going to school then? APC.....change indeed. And they claim to be educated. 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by alizenbohr: 9:43pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The one thing I can deduce from Lai Mohammed's statement is that Buhari did not tender his certificate to enrol into the army (you can't give what you don't have)... ...But he (Lai) is begging Nigerians not to probe the matter too deep because it might expose the rot in the activities of the military and indite other officers who came in through back door and not merit. APC the Chameleon Party, always CHANGING mouth! 8 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by fitzmayowa: 9:46pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
oluvick: I see no reason why he would allow issues like this to drag this long...It defiles logic why you won't want to prove your critics wrong by showing them he indeed has a certificate...Am beginning think GMB/APC are stalling intentionally, hoping nigerians will let this saga go as usual...IMO 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by adetboy: 9:47pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
fitzmayowa: As in eh! I am dumbfounded. Nigeria is on a long tin! Are these the best candidates we we are condemned to choose among? Jona is clueless and GMB is certificate-less And I must say,APC is handling this issue very poorly! 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 9:48pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Adegbodolu1: Who's dis one? Before u talk, try to rebooth ur brain properly. Common sense isn't dat common. U wouldn't have survived if Igbo's have not fought for ur freedom. Onye Ofe-mmanù 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by eleven(m): 9:50pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The desperation is getting serious. Now you want to force the man on Nigerians because you foolishly did not do your verification checks well. APC is not serious. 6 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by alizenbohr: 9:53pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Adegbodolu1: I'm sure you didn't even read the OP. |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Adegbodolu1: 10:02pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
[size=18pt]I repeat[/size] Adegbodolu1: 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by psucc(m): 10:26pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Already our army had been both bastardized and destroyed. How can one rise t the rank of a General and simple sense could not tell him to keep, even if a photocopy of his certificates. APC should not tell us that everything in Nigeria is propaganda. Let them face the reality of their sad mistake. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Lilimax(f): 10:36pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
alizenbohr:Hmmm... 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by oluvick(m): 10:44pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Lai Muhammed lying since birth! Meanwhile, afefe ti fe, atiri furu idi adiye! #teambuharishowyourschoolcert 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by SweetJoystick(m): 10:47pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Over qualified dey worry am sef! PDP no get case 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Justcash(m): 10:52pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
Adegbodolu1: Good. Just make sure that while you are in power, activate the groundnut pyramid and cocoa farming because you no go see that plenty Oyel money wey dey make you scramble for presidency. Congrats in advance. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by ubongutioh(m): 11:05pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
We know that he is qualified, but the issue is that he lied on oath that he has WASC when he doesn't. So, he should be charge and sentenced in the court of law, this will in turn render him ineligible to contest. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by iluvnaija: 11:07pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The Nigerian army has been politicised. Are they saying Buhari has credits in his exams but does not have a certificate? Certificate na paper jare! We are even talking about over 50 years ago. Anyway Buhari cannot be disqualified, bookmark this page. |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 11:10pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
If you think the devil is a liar let Lai Mohammed lie to you then you we realize that devil is a learner 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by ItsMeAboki(m): 11:11pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
oluvick: Sorry, no one is making mockery of our education but you and others who are unnecessarily fixated on this issue of certificate due to your poor comprehension and interpretation of a simple short sentence from our constitution. Section 65 (2) says a person shall be qualified for election under subsection 1 of this section if (a) he has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent; and (b) he is a member of a political and is sponsored by the party. Pls prove where the above provision explicitly required a candidate must obtain/possess let alone show/produce/submit his certificate or equivalent. It should be obvious that the constitution only required for education to a certain level (school certificate or its equivalent) - key word here being LEVEL (not certificate). Note, it doesn't even require for such person to have succeeded; otherwise it would have been more specific e.g. included such clauses as: successfully completed, passed the final exam, obtained or been awarded the certificate etc. Therefore all this conjecture about GMB not being qualified is just hogwash, based on emotions rather than common sense. Furthermore if PDP knew they have a valid case of disqualification against Buhari, they would since rushed to court as provided for by our electoral Act. - instead they rather prefer to keep this propaganda alive for maximum gain. 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 11:18pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
As long as this country thrives on nepotism and parochial sentiments, then a gloomy future awaits us. Its sad that a senile old man who ruled me as a young teenager in 1983, is still coming back with the unachieveable dream of trying to rule me again at 73yrs old, and its worse that he has no certificate to even cover up the whole shiit. The constitution is clear on the minimum qualification required to run for the highest office in the land, if Buhari cannot produce his waec certificate or evidence that he wrote the exam, then he should go back to daura and play with his grandchildren whilst waiting for the supreme call from the gods. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Alleybuy(m): 11:20pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
"Speaking on Tuesday through its spokesman, Lai Mohammed, the party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Jonathan administration were playing a dangerous game by trying to compromise the military in order to satisfy political objectives. It urged the military, as a symbol of national unity, to be wary of those who might be seeking to use it to achieve selfish and divisive ends." Lai Lai Lai? How many times did i call u? This is self indicting on Buhari because it was he who fraudulently involved the military in civil matters to achieve a predetermined political goal. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 11:22pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
ItsMeAboki: Son, I have the nigerian constitution and all what u have just stated is not accurate, u need to go back and read the constitution properly so as not to pass the wrong info. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by ItsMeAboki(m): 11:27pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
mobuch: Then you must go back to school and revise your comprehension; show me where the constitution required he must produce his certificate or evidence he wrote any exam. |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by citizenY(m): 11:27pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
The soldiers at the press briefing looked like a bunch of boy scouts. The guy did not look like he believes what he is saying... reminds me of Fela...zombie It is the height of irresponsibility ,to drag the military into the fray. |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by chymystique(f): 11:29pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
mobuch: |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by ItsMeAboki(m): 11:30pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
mobuch: Pls prove me wrong by quoting the relevant part of the constitution which contradicted my position - I am waiting, do not disappoint me, pls, |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by Nobody: 11:32pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
ItsMeAboki: My constitution which I purchased directly from unilag bookshop thru my lawyer friend clearly states that u need to have a minimum of secondary school certificate to run for the office of the president, if yours didn't state so, then am sure its a pirated copy u bought under ojuelegba bridge. |
Re: Buhari Qualified To Run Without Certificates - APC by dulaman: 11:33pm On Jan 20, 2015 |
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