In Nigeria we have our own ways of doing things. For instance we greet so profusely. We troop to churches and mosques on Sundays and Fridays respectively but also patronize clandestinely native doctors. We preach love and unity on the streets but our homes are kingdoms divided against itself. We teach our children how to pass exams but still write for them to pass same exams. On the pulpit, men of God preach convincingly the consequences of stealing but the church fund entrusted in their care goes missing times without number. We go to schools to buy certificates and forget about the education itself. List of the odd ways we do things in Nigeria goes on and on. We are so weired in our thought that even when it is obvious we are leaving for somewhere, we still tell our friends that we are coming.

Now welcome to my country! Nigeria has been having uninterrupted democracy for a while now. In 1999 a former military General, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, was "elected" the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Obasanjo was so outspoken and so proud of himself. In every occassion he exhibited the character of someone who arrived at the Eldorado of his destiny. From prison to the peak of the nation's power structure, he had arose from. He created so many platforms for Nigeria to move ahead including EFCC. He was in deed in charge of every facets of government institutions. As a retired General, he had all it takes to get what he wants either by freewill or coercion. Military orders are issued and decorated with democracy garb. His regime was characterised by political witchhunting and assassinations including that of the Chief Bola Ige. He used most government agencies as easy tool to get whatever he wanted.

Now let's look at his elections. In 2003, he won the presidential elections irrespective of the facts that the elections were marred with malpractice and violence. He expressed his satisfaction with the way and manner the elections were conducted and described same as a victory for democracy. After his third term bid failed, in 2007, he conducted another election. The election was far worse than the previous one. Many people lost their lives in electoral violence that characterised the elections. His earlier assertion that the election will be a do or die affair between his party and other political parties was well documented. The international observers described the elections as the worst in the history of Nigeria. But all these observations were not for OBJ. He came out openly to express his views about the elections describing it as not only free and fair but also credible and the international communities should emulate us. However, sincerely and truthfully enough, His prodecessor aired his view to nigerians. He condemned the elections that produced him and promised to restructure the INEC. It's unfortunate we lost and amiable man of his calibre.

Now came the turn of Jonathan. Jonathan was in deed a man with Goodluck. His ascendancy to power is strange to Nigeria. He had good intentions. He upheld democratic tenets but glaringly our democracy nosedived into the hands of the wrong people. His corruption ministry was more popular and rewarding to his political friends than any other thing. His reign was a period of bumper harvest of dollars. With the rise in crude oil price in the market, Nigeria was in deed heading to greatness. But no, not in my country. Excess money from crude oil sale was shared and foreign reserve depleted. He had wanted to save but lacked the political will to push his demand. Sooner than later, our common wealth was being democratically shared by the people for the people.

In 2015, Rtrd Gen Muhammad Buhari emerged President on the premises of his integrity and fierceness. People felt the need for a man like him to turn things around. Even prophets prophesied about him. "A man shall be the president of Nigeria and his name shall be called Buhari. He will ascend into power through opposition. He will rescue Nigeria and restore the nations to the right path". He became a popular candidate and few months to election it was already clear that the election result will be to his favour.

The government of Buhari
Buhari came on board and things weren't as rosy as nigerians had expected. The Nigeria economy nosedived into recession. Subsidy was removed to improve on the government revenue. His recurring sickness worsened his situation. He was flown abroad every now and in worst scenario he spent upward 3 months in oversea. Rumours of his death spread like wide fire. To many people his death would signal the end of all their problems in life. All his cries over insufficient fund and savings by the immediate government to curtail the rising naira-dollar exchange rate fell into deaf ears. Believers condemned the prophesies of the prophets. Looters Association of Nigeria (LAN) seized the opportunity. They lambasted him and criticized his government. Nevertheless, he took all the pains and insult and continued to render democratic dividends to the people. Road contracts were awarded to the south east, south south, south west, north central and in deed every part of Nigeria. Jobs were given to graduates irrespective of political affiliation, religion or ethnic background. Economic recovery plan was put in place.
Now, the hard days are over. Nigeria is on the right track again. Corruption is being fought head-on. Prices of foo items are dropping, Dangote oil refinery is nearing completion, dollar-naira exchange rate is stable, there are improvement and new opportunities for the youths. Now, came Atikulate.

Nigerians let us stand with Buhari. He has the solution. He is the messiah we had waited for. Things may not always go the way we want but through him God is rebuilding our country. Buhari has made nigeria work again.
Congratulations to Rtrd. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari the newly re-elected president of Nigeria.