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Removing Buhari Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Bishop Kukah
Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Mathew Kukah, on Thursday asserted that the removal of President Muhammadu Buhari from office was not the solution to problems plaguing Nigeria’s democracy.
He spoke at a public lecture which was organised by The Kukah Centre in Abuja with the theme “How to make Democracy Work for Africa.’’
The clergyman said establishing a ‘Third Force’ coalition to merely produce a replacement to Buhari in 2019 would not fix the deficiencies of government.
According to Kukah, the solutions to Nigeria’s problem was for the entire political class to see power as a trust given to them by the people
Kukah said: “Since 1999, when we returned to democracy, we had prayerfully hoped that by now we would have covered a lot of mileage but almost 20 years later it seems to be quite a bit of tragedy.
“Building a nation is like staying in marriage or pursuing any vocation in life that requires lots and lots of patience and hard work. “On the issue of 2019 and the third force coalition, I reiterate that if every time you have problem in your marriage you go ahead to marry a new wife, how many wives will you end up marrying?
“The solution to bad marriage is not a new marriage. I am talking as a Catholic priest. The problem with the APC is that it is a coalition and that is why it is falling apart.
“The major limitation in Nigeria is that the people in power feel it is them against the rest of Nigerians. Democracy has opened up a space, and as such anybody who holds power holds that power in custody and in thrust for the people.
“People’s right across our country are frustrated with democracy; they are frustrated because it has not been able to offer them the hope they had dreamt about. But we still have to convince our people that it is still probable for democracy to work. Nations of the world have tried theocracy, which is the government by Priests or Imams and have found those systems wanting. They have tried tyranny, apartheid and so on. At the end, everybody has agreed that democracy is the best system that approximates the tool we require to manage diversity, especially for a country like Nigeria.
“Democracy is not what politicians can offer to us, it is not what the President can give to us, and it is not what governors or senators can do on part time basis. Democracy is a process which each and every one of us imbibe, adopt certain ingredients that regulate our lives.”
Anonymous
February 18, 2018 at 4:03 am
Then u will be remove
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 8:23 pm
Father feed your sheep.
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 7:26 am
Remove him first nd see
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 5:40 am
Tell the Hater’s
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 5:39 am
Tell the hypocrite
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 2:49 am
You are really stupid. Now your tune has changed. Hypocrite
Anonymous
February 17, 2018 at 12:37 am
Yes because Nigeria is a dead and expired Country. Better divide this country now.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 11:02 pm
You have collect you monthly share from them..,so the killings that going on, you like that…
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:36 pm
But it will solve Your Anus problem
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:57 pm
Oga Bishop is like u don take u brown envelope? This time we share dollars ..
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Face the cross/crucifix
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 8:43 pm
So what are you suggesting? Buhari should continue God forbid, if buhari government did not affect your parish negetively it affected mine
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 6:44 pm
What are you up to this time?
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm
What are you talking about?
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Let him go first
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 3:02 pm
What we solve the problem
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 1:42 pm
But we will remove hem first.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Sincerely, it is better we allow PMB and APC to complete eight years tenure for accurate evaluation and judgement. To err is human, therefore, PMB should correct some of his mistakes highlighted by Obasanjo and others before 2019 election to disabuse the minds of critics.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 12:29 pm
IT WILL EASE THE PROBLEM, ALL THIS UNA CHEAP AND EASY PROPHESY ,I THINK IS HIGH TYM U PEOPLE WILL KEEP IT TO YRSELVES , AND DNT BE A CONFUSINIST TO THE GUD CITIZENS THAT WISH THE COUNTRY WELL.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 12:21 pm
…but a step in the right direction
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 11:36 am
Oga, which one you dey, he contributated to the proplem, let him be out
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 11:00 am
Just let us try something new,we have seen what he can offer.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:59 am
Why
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:52 am
Allow us to find out after voting him out !
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:51 am
Nigeria’s problems will end when you split it into three or more nations, ethnic, religious and other factors put into consideration.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:45 am
Lets remove him first.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:29 am
Nigeria is had to doom because it’s a total fraud created by British dictatorship government
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:27 am
Biafra referendum is the only way out
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:20 am
farther pls we don’t want any body to kill the drive we have now, buhari has no graces upon him. why can’t we stand firm on our decision for God sake
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:09 am
Slaves have cm again
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 10:01 am
In politics, just like in sports, coaches are sacked if they do not perform as expected. Buhari must go for non performance and for bringing the corporate Nigeria to the point of collapse!
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:48 am
Then tell us wht will solve it ,u politicians under church umbrellas
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:47 am
My lord Bishop, it will reduce it to a manageable limit.
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:38 am
Double tongue then proffer solution?
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:32 am
let him go first that man that is not buhari mind your
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:22 am
At least, let him go and rest OK
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:20 am
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:05 am
Let’s first of all, remove him first
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:04 am
Make him go first!
Anonymous
February 16, 2018 at 9:00 am
It will solve the problem 100%