There is a groundswell of
opposition from Nigerians in the Diaspora against the candidate of Buhari in
the February 14 presidential election.
The opposition against the
former military ruler is being championed by the United States chapter of the
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), the flagship association of
Nigerians living abroad.
Speaking at a press conference
held at the Hilton Garden, Washington DC, Hon. Victor Ugho, the immediate past
Vice-President of NIDO, who is the current President of the Georgia State
chapter of the association with headquarters in Atlanta, urged the former Head
of State to perish the thought of becoming the next president of the country,
saying that the world has moved past the likes of Buhari.
Ugho regretted that Buhari has
allowed himself to be pushed around by some people whom, he said, were looking
for ways to cause more pains to Nigeria. He noted that Buhari, as Head of
State, had ample opportunity to turn the country around, stressing that, “as a
matter of sincerity, I do not think Buhari is the best candidate for Nigeria at
this period in time. He was there as Head of State, what did he do?
“Again, he has not told us
what he is going to do differently. We need continuity; the choice should
not be based on tribal sentiment. Let him tell us how he is going to fix the
so-called terrible situation he has identified. We need somebody who will
not bring disunity.”
Also speaking, the Public
Relations Officer of NIDO, Mr. Ndubusi George called on Nigerians at home and
in the Diaspora to think wisely and vote for the right candidate in next
month’s presidential election.
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