See Top 15 Quotes that may finally lead to break up of Nigeria

The tension within Nigeria following renewed hostilities in the Niger Delta, calls for keen attention. The fresh attacks on oil facilities and some kidnappings within the region has become a grave concern for the federal government.

Confusion hits Buhari’s government over militants attacks

Asides the troubles of militancy in the Niger Delta and terrorism still thriving within the Northeastern region of Nigeria, there is some much political chaos and the fight against corruption is threatening to disunite the nation.
Below are 15 quotes that tell of the troubles besetting Nigeria.

1. “Whoever deter us from fighting corruption will suffer the consequences.”

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will go all out on those who try to prevent the on-going fight against corruption.
The president made this known when he played host to physically challenged, the Internally Displaced Persons, taxi drivers, commercial motorcycle riders, artisans such as butchers, hairdressers, barbers, tailors, members of the Buhari Support Organisation, President’s neighbours in Lobito Crescent, and junior workers in the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), inside the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

2. “Buhari and his daughter will be killed.”

A leader of the NDA simply named Ogenoghochuku, threatening that the militant group will soon carry out attacks aimed at killing President Muhammadu Buhari and destroying his family.
Ogenoghochukwu said the Nigerian government can only avert the attack by releasing the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

3. “In his first four years, he betrayed us. We wanted to drop him but he knelt down to beg me.”

Ikimi, a former minister of foreign affairs claims that Oshiomhole betrayed Jonathan. Ikimi made this revelation in Benin at the campaign flag-off of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
He said if not for the agreement, Oshiomhole would not have won the election in 2012, but that after the elector*l victory, the governor betrayed Jonathan.
Daily Post reports that Ikimi revealed that part of the agreement reached between Jonathan and Oshiomhole was the level-playing field the president approved during that election that got the governor victory.

4. “If they have anything against me, they should keep their gun powder dry.”

Governor Fayose attacking President Muhammadu Buhari’s methods of fighting corruption. The Ekiti state governor said that President Buhari is using an “equally corrupt” Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fight corruption in Nigeria. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
He said the president must start the corruption fight from his party and immediate aides since charity begins from home.

5. “The president can tackle the current economic challenges headlong and make life easy for the common man.”

Reverend Father Vincent Idanwojo, the Parish Priest at Our Mercy Queen of Martha Catholic Church, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja sending a powerful message to President Muhammadu Buhari
The Man-of-God advised the president to solve the problem of high cost of living in Nigeria.
The parish priest told journalists on Sunday, July 3 at Abuja that the present economic crunch in the country has made it important for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to review the monthly salaries/minimum wage of workers.
On the other hand, the Reverend Father praised the president for his commitment at waging war against Boko Haram insurgency and corruption.

6. “We have to concentrate on the militants to try to know how many of them in terms of groupings, try to get in touch with their leadership, to try to persuade them to please give Nigeria a chance.”

President Muhammadu Buhari warning militants that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable. He gave the warning on Wednesday, July 6, while receiving a cross section of Nigerians most of whom were Muslims who came to pay him Sallah homage at the presidential villa.

7. “I am not unaware of what Nigerians are going through and I want to use this medium to commend the amazing sacrifices of Nigerians”

President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians in his Eid-el-Fitr message to facilitate with Muslims celebrating the holidays marking the end of Ramadan.

The president restated his commitment to fight corruption and to ensure that all appropriate and legal measures are condemned to root out this malaise.
Buhari also promised to explore the fastest means to end the economic sabotage in the Niger Delta and amicably resolve the conflicts within the region.

8. “I just pray for them and hope that they will be able to rediscover themselves, to be able to start the process of rebuilding themselves.”

Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the ruling party have no hand in the travails of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking in a recent interview with The Punch, Oyegun said so far, the PDP has failed to be a responsible opposition that has ideas to contribute.
9. “I would have been killed without being given time to exercise my right of appeal before a court of competent jurisdiction.”
Governor Ikpeazu speaking in regards to an appeal filed to counter a high court judgement aimed at unseating him as the governor of Abia state.
10. “It is becoming evident daily that the Buhari administration is using its much-vaunted war against graft as a tool to decimate the camp of those who disagree with him on any issue.”
Soji Adagunodo, the factional chairman of the Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war is to suppress the opposition.
According to The Punch, the Osun state PDP chairman said the anti-graft war which had been marred by gross impunity and selectivity is boosting the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2019 general election.

11. “Your Excellency, we are saddened as Nigerians by the recent economic policies being released by the CBN.”

A Niger Delta militant group, Iduwn Volunteers Force, (IVF) has warned President Buhari that the country could plunge into economic instability if the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is allowed to forcefully wind up some banks in the country.
According to Vanguard, the group in statement in Lagos by its commander Johnson Biboye, also asked the president to prevail on the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, demanding that the governor withdraws a letter addressed to 11 banks, compelling them to bring ‘insider related credits’ before December 31.

12. “I support Buhari’s intent to fight corruption. But I am against the methodology. I am against the procedures he is adopting.”

Former minister of national planning, Professor Suleiman Abubakar predicting doom for Nigeria because of the activities of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking in an interview with The Sun newspaper, Abubakar frowned at the disrespect the Buhari government has for the judicial arm of government.

13. “The PMB/APC regime is succumbing to pressure in the fight for probity.”

Femi Aborishade accusing President Buhari of failing to fulfill his promise because he is under pressure. Aborishade said no law protects looters from being named
The human rights activist said the publication of the names of looters cannot be considered defamatory.

14. “Equity and justice demand that Buhari should return what he got from Ekiti state treasury through Fayemi if he is running after those who allegedly got money from the office of the national security adviser.”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state revealing how Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of the state and current minister of solid mineral development, donated a whooping N1.5 billion of the state money to fund the election of President Muhammadu Buhari.

15. “Nigeria has regained its rightful place amongst the comity of progressive nations.”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun said that Nigeria has regained its rightful place among other nations in the world.
Oyegun praised the present administration in their efforts to rejuvinate the country’s economy.
He said that the social safety nets contained in the 2016 National budget will help boost the current dwindling economy in the country.
Source:Naij