chiedozie198100:


stay in that realm of delusion.

at least people who were once zombies like sarrki r beginning to see the errors of their ways.

15 million my foot.

Sarrki is Sarrki. I am me. Don't compare me with anyone, we are created differently!!!

Sirjamo:
Sarrki is Sarrki. I am me. Don't compare me with anyone, we are created differently!!!

did i compare u with anybody?

park well jor!!

go and bow to ur god, buari.

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

we were scammed by change

Buhari's dumbness did not start today

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

The rebirth of corruption in Nigeria

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

. Buhari came and sanitised the country within 1983 and 85 ..IBB and others who were not happy with his anti corruption and how he was preventing their drug businesses thwarted his effort with this coup and deceptive speech by Dongoyaro.From 1985 to 1999 Our land Nigeria became a land of thieves and treasury looters. From 1999 to 2015 politicians milked our economy completely.... The country became a wasteland economically with corruption galore.... Regrettably the present government were made to believe by the kitchen cabinet or cabal that border closure would guarantee food security and make us a developed nation....That is nothing but a fantasy and illusion.

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

. When Buhari came in 1983 every Nigeria was happy and hoped for a better Nigeria. Buhari sanitised Nigeria with his policies uncovering millions of naira stolen by the NPN government... With his forceful exist by Babangida Abacha Dongoyaro and their knavish cohorts Nigeria became an abode of thieves and treasury looters.

RaptorX:
But IBB turn out to be a bigger disaster, that is why I laugh at people suggesting the military to come back.

you don't want to loose your privileged position,it can never be worst than this

Hypocrisy will not kill you. Say Amen
[s]

Kenturkey048:
Nigerian problem is the failure to speak out the truth ..
wetin be one of the reasons Ortom decamped back to PDP
For your information boko haram is now worst than ever..

[/s]

Take it or leave it, that's the coup that sent Nigeria on unending Israelites journey. That's the coup that officially granted corruption full legitimacy in Nigeria. We are still reaping the harvests till this very day as you see even on this very thread .

LivingSage:
Hypocrisy will not kill you. Say Amen
[s][/s]

Okay sir...Bye - bye.

We are exactly where we were 34 years ago!!!
360°, full circle!

May the Almighty God help us, ameen.

Oh

chozzy:
Buhari's dumbness did not start today

who is more dumb buhari or the people that voted him,please put the blame appropriately

Amalekki:
Take it or leave it, that's the coup that sent Nigeria on unending Israelites journey. That's the coup that officially granted corruption full legitimacy in Nigeria. We are still reaping the harvests till this very day as you see even on this very thread .

This trash you are saying could have been in the realm of maybe or may be not but this second coming of buhari has shown beyond reasonable doubt that babangida did Nigerians a lot of favour back then with the disaster that buhari is in every department,he has been demystified,no propaganda can mask that anymore,everything is clear now,no iota of doubt as to buhari's incompetence

surgical:
This trash you are saying could have been in the realm of maybe or may be not but this second coming of buhari has shown beyond reasonable doubt that babangida did Nigerians a lot of favour back then with the disaster that buhari is in every department,he has been demystified,no propaganda can mask that anymore,everything is clear now,no iota of doubt as to buhari's incompetence

There is no maybe. It's the fact.
IBB did us a favor? Are you for real? I doubt if you were anywhere close to the age of reason during IBB's rule. I don't know whatever happened to today's Buhari with some of his actions but saying IBB did us a favor is pure undiluted trash. You definitely have no clue what you are talking about. I know most Nigerians have short memory & can't see beyond their current bowl of soup but certainly not in Ibrahim Maradona Evil Genius Babangida's case. Do your research on this without sentiment if you are mentally capable of it.

This speech reflects our present situation as a country

Susu888:
The biggest mistake Nigeria made! We have been suffering the consequences since that time up till who knows when.
It shall not be well with IBB and Co.

that gaptoothed traitor halted an albeit slow process of restoring morals and values that build a nation taking advantave of idiagbon's abscence and what did we get in return after eight years ? did any of the things the babangida led AFRC promised to do better ever happen ? if any , only their promise to " carry all along " in their decision making came to fruitiion as these generals turned bandits carry each other along in looting us dry till the very last days in office . how this man IBB has not been tried for high treason baffles me . God dey .

Amalekki:

There is no maybe. It's the fact.
IBB did us a favor? Are you for real? I doubt if you are anywhere close to the age of reason during IBB's rule. I don't know whatever happened to today's Buhari with some of his actions but saying IBB did us a favor is pure undiluted trash. You definitely have no clue what you are talking about. I knowMOST NIGERIANS HAVE SHORT MEMORY & CAN'T SEE BEYOND THEIR CURRENT BOWL OF SOUP but certainly not in Ibrahim Maradona Evil Genius Babangida's case. Do your research on this without sentiment if you are mentally capable of it.

recency bias , my brother . it's a societal issue . Hey , here is a fun fact , do you know hundreds of nigerians are on death row overseas for drug pushing ? the same drug pushing they demonised Buhari for cos the penalty underhis regime was death by firing squad ! too bad for my fellow nigerians on deth row IBB is not in power where ever they are holed up right now because he definitely would have helped rhem out a la GLORIA OKON ! ( r i p dele giwa ) .

Useless pple with useless sense, Buhari go slow those who lead the country after Buhari was edge out with their fastness where has they take nigeria to , just to pack the money Buhari refuse them to pack , and with all the money they does God allow them to enjoy it, IBB is alive 50 times richer than Buhari but he demised is been announced.there is no coper action in the rulership because every ideal of let shear the money is not accepted by Buhari, because of his consense , Buhari doesn't change his style because he doesn't compromise and that is why larger nigeria believe in him, if not age and constitutional limitation I wanted to see the politician living today that can displace him. Useless pple can not appreciate this because of dividend of corruption we even deserve the kind of leader we have at time if we could has some fool speaking like this, this man has not commission even a bungalow private apoartment as a president of Nigeria yes some folk we shall not be better for their generation we're here causing his surporter the spirit of Nigeria yet unborn that want a good governance and deserve it would not allow prosperity for you THanks

saaron:
Pause for and moment and think, where will Nigeria be today if democracy was allowed to thrive and develop from 1979-2019? Will Nigeria be in the same terrible state it is today?

. So sad

judey1992:
We have been made to want to flee our own country!!

u r damn right. but u knw what? a le salo!!! They will be the ones to leave

ejimatic:
. Buhari came and sanitised the country within 1983 and 85 ..IBB and others who were not happy with his anti corruption and how he was preventing their drug businesses thwarted his effort with this coup and deceptive speech by Dongoyaro.From 1985 to 1999 Our land Nigeria became a land of thieves and treasury looters. From 1999 to 2015 politicians milked our economy completely.... The country became a wasteland economically with corruption galore.... Regrettably the present government were made to believe by the kitchen cabinet or cabal that border closure would guarantee food security and make us a developed nation....That is nothing but a fantasy and illusion.

niqqaaaa,let's assume you were taught the transpirations of then ...can't you relate that speech to the present realities.

Isn't whats in that speech presently repeating itself?? Why do we just choose to !!!!!!!,I don't even know what to say....GOD go help us sha........

Kenturkey048:
niqqaaaa,let's assume you were taught the transpirations of then ...can't you relate that speech to the present realities.

Isn't whats in that speech presently repeating itself?? Why do we just choose to !!!!!!!,I don't even know what to say....GOD go help us sha........

My brother all the coup speeches are the same from 1966. What the coup plotters said in their speeches were what they all except Buhari did.Favouritism corruption maladministration and so on .The civilians having been trained by the military complemented their vices with their inglorious reign as from 1999....

Kenturkey048:
niqqaaaa,let's assume you were taught the transpirations of then ...can't you relate that speech to the present realities.

Isn't whats in that speech presently repeating itself?? Why do we just choose to !!!!!!!,I don't even know what to say....GOD go help us sha........

https://www.nairaland.com/482611/northern-counter-coup-1966-full-story. please read the link above and you will know that all the coups in Nigeria were carried out on selfish interest

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecable.ng/flashback-coup-speech-overthrew-buhari-august-27-1985/amp

. Read the following links and see that all coups in Nigeria were based on selfish ethnic and regional interest. Disregard all their selfish spechees.https://www.nairaland.com/482611/northern-counter-coup-1966-full-story

Haywhymido:
u r damn right. but u knw what? a le salo!!! They will be the ones to leave

Let's see how it goes but we aren't gonna get better

Beremx:
Sarrki, I don't understand you these days. I noticed you don't post Pro-Buhari comments any longer,rather you open not so Anti -Buhari threads. Hope all is well sha?

Madam Berem, well-done. It has tey

komek:


Madam Berem, well-done. It has tey

Guy how you dey? Long time

Beremx:
Guy how you dey? Long time

I just dey o, Buhari don make us keep quiet

komek:


I just dey o, Buhari don make us keep quiet

lol no be small thing

sarrki:
FLASHBACK:

THE SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGADIER JOSHUA NIMYEL DOGONYARO AFTER BUHARI'S DETHRONEMENT ON AUGUST 27, 1985


I, Brigadier Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, of the Nigerian Army, hereby make the following declaration on behalf of my colleagues and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Fellow country men, the intervention of the military at the end of 1983 was welcomed by the nation with unprecedented enthusiasm. Nigerians were unified in accepting the intervention and looked forward hopefully to progressive changes for the better. Almost two years later, it has become clear that the fulfillment of expectations is not forthcoming.

Because this generation of Nigerians and indeed future generations have no other country but Nigeria, we could not stay passive and watch a small group of individuals misuse power to the detriment of our national aspirations and interest.

No nation can ever achieve meaningful strides in its development where there is an absence of cohesion in the hierarchy of government; where it has become clear that positive action by the policy makers is hindered because as a body it lacks a unity of purpose.

It is evident that the nation would be endangered with the risk of continuous misdirection. We are presently confronted with that danger. In such a situation, if action can be taken to arrest further damage, it should and must be taken. This is precisely what we have done.

The Nigerian public has been made to believe that the slow pace of action of the Federal Government headed by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was due to the enormity of the problems left by the last civilian administration.

Although it is true that a lot of problems were left behind by the last civilian government, the real reason, however, for the very slow pace of action is due to lack of unanimity of purpose among the ruling body; subsequently, the business of governance has gradually been subjected to ill-motivated power play considerations. The ruling body, the Supreme Military Council, has, therefore, progressively been made redundant by the actions of a select few members charged with the day-to-day implementation of the SMC’s policies and decision.

The concept of collective leadership has been substituted by stubborn and ill advised unilateral actions, thereby destroying the principles upon which the government came to power. Any effort made to advise the leadership, met with stubborn resistance and was viewed as a challenge to authority or disloyalty.

Thus, the scene was being set for systematic elimination of what, was termed oppositions. All the energies of the rulership were directed at this imaginary opposition rather than to effective leadership.

The result of this misdirected effort is now very evident in the country as a whole. The government has started to drift. The economy does not seem to be getting any better as we witness daily increased inflation.

The nation’s meager resources are once again being wasted on unproductive ventures. Government has distanced itself from the people and the yearnings and aspirations of the people as constantly reflected in the media have been ignored.

This is because a few people have arrogated to themselves the right to make the decisions for the larger part of the ruling body. All these events have shown that the present composition of our country’s leadership cannot, therefore, justify its continued occupation of that position.

Furthermore, the initial objectives and programmes of action which were meant to have been implemented since the ascension to power of the Buhari Administration in January 1984 have been betrayed and discarded. The present state of uncertainty and stagnation cannot be permitted to degenerate into suppression and retrogression.

We feel duty bound to use the resources and means at our disposal to restore hope in the minds of Nigerians and renew aspirations for a better future. We are no prophets of doom for our beloved country, Nigeria. We, therefore, count on everyone’s cooperation and assistance.

I appeal to you, fellow countrymen, particularly my colleagues in arms to refrain from any act that will lead to unnecessary violence and bloodshed among us. Rest assured that our action is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces.

In order to enable a new order to be introduced, the following bodies are dissolved forthwith pending further announcements: (a) The Supreme Military Council (b) The Federal Executive Council (c) The National Council of States. All seaports and airports are closed, all borders remain closed.

Finally, a dusk to dawn curfew is hereby imposed in Lagos and all state capitals until further notice. All military commanders will ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Further announcements will be made in due course. God bless Nigeria.

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After this intervention, all the new military rulers became multi-billionaires some with oil wells while the entire citizenry became poorer, SAPped, and corruption became institutionalized or a whole new state with it's own structure.