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Muhammadu Buhari - APC Presidential Election candidate


Muhammadu Buhari - APC Presidential Election candidate
Party (APC) All Progressives Congress

Background

Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17 December 1942, in Daura, Katsina State. He is the twenty-third child of his father, Adamu. Buhari was raised by his mother, his father died when he was about three or four. Buhari attended primary school in Daura and Mai'adua, 1948-1952 and later proceeded to Katsina Model School in 1953 and Katsina Provincial Secondary School (now Government College Katsina) from 1956-1961.
He joined the then Nigerian Military Training School, Kaduna in 1963 and also attended Officer's Cadet School in Aldershot (United Kingdom), October 1963. In 1964, he was at the Nigerian Military College, Kaduna for Platoon Commanders' Course and later attended the Mechanical Transport Officer's Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden (United Kingdom) 1965. Buhari also studied at the Defense Services' Staff College, Wellington (India), 1973 and the United States Army War College, June 1979 to June 1980.
In 1971, Buhari got married to his first wife, the former first lady, Safinatu (nee Yusuf) Buhari. They had five children together. In 1988, Buhari and his first wife Safinatu got divorced. In December 1989, Buhari got married to his second and current wife Aisha (nee Halilu) Buhari. They also have five children together.

Past Records

In his career as a military man and in public service, he was :
  • Platoon Commander, 2nd Infantry battalion, 1963-1964;
  • Mechanical Transport Officer, Lagos Garrison, 1964-1965;
  • Transport Company Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1965-1966;
  • Battalion Adjutant/Commander, 2nd Infantry Division, August 1967-October 1968;
  • Brigade Major, 2nd sector, 1st Infantry Division, April to July, 1967;
  • Brigade Major, 3rd Infantry Division, August 1967-October 1968;
  • Acting Commander, 4th Sector, 1st Division, November 1968 to February 1970;
  • Commander, 31st Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, February 1970 to June 1971;
  • Assistant Adjutant-General, 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, July 1971 to December 1972;
  • Colonel, General Staff, 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, January 1974 to September 1974;
  • Acting Director Supply and Transport, Nigerian Army Corps, Headquarters, September 1974 to July 1975;
  • Military Governor, North Eastern State of Nigeria, August 1975 to March 1976;
  • Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources, March 1976 to June 1978;
  • Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, June 1978 to June 1979;
  • Military Secretary, Army Headquarters, July 1978 - June 1979;
  • Member, Supreme Military Council, July 1978 - June 1979;
  • General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division, August 1980 to January 1981;
  • General Officer Commanding, 3rd Armoured Division, November 1981 - December 1983;
  • Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, December 1983 to August 1985.
  • Executive Chairman, Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund (PTF), March 1995 to May 1999.

Major-General Buhari was selected as Head of State to lead the country by middle and high-ranking military officers after a successful military coup d'etat that overthrew civilian President Shehu Shagari on 31 December 1983. At the time, Buhari was head of the Third Armored Division of Jos.[12] Buhari was appointed Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Tunde Idiagbon was appointed Chief of General Staff (the de facto No. 2 in the administration). Buhari justified the military's seizure of power by castigating the civilian government as hopelessly corrupt, and his administration subsequently initiated a public campaign against indiscipline known as "War Against Indiscipline" (WAI).
In order to reform the economy, as Head of State, Buhari started to rebuild the nation's social-political and economic systems, along the realities of Nigeria's austere economic conditions. The rebuilding included removing or cutting back the excesses in national expenditure, obliterate or remove completely corruption from the nation's social ethics, shifting from mainly public sector employment to self-employment. Buhari also encouraged import substitution industrialisation based to a great extent on the use of local materials and he tightened importation.
On 7 May 1984, Buhari announced publicly for the first time his administration's 1984 National Budget. The budget had in it::
  • A temporary ban on recruiting federal public sector workers
  • Raising of Interest rates
  • Halting Capital Projects
  • Prohibition of borrowing by State governments
  • 15 percent cut from Shagari's 1983 Budget
  • Realignment of import duties
  • Reducing the balance of payment deficit by cutting imports
  • It also gave priority to the importation of raw materials and spare parts that were needed for agriculture and industry.
  • Other economic measures by Buhari took the form of counter trade, currency change, price reduction of goods and services.
Buhari's regime is one remembered for a strict campaign against indiscipline and corruption, and for its human rights abuses. The public impression of his 20 months as Nigeria's leader is mixed:
About 500 politicians, officials and businessmen were jailed as part of a campaign against waste and corruption. Some saw this as the heavy-handed repression of military rule. But others remember it as a praiseworthy attempt to fight the endemic graft that prevented Nigeria's development.
He retains a rare reputation for honesty among Nigeria's politicians, both military and civilian, largely because of this campaign. As part of his "War Against Indiscipline", he ordered Nigerians to form neat queues at bus stops, under the sharp eyes of whip-wielding soldiers. Civil servants who were late for work were publicly humiliated by being forced to do frog jumps. He also introduced a notorious decree to restrict press freedom, under which two journalists were jailed.
However, his attempts to re-balance public finances by curbing imports led to many job losses and the closure of businesses. As part of anti-corruption measures, he also ordered that the currency be replaced - the colour of the naira notes were changed - forcing all holders of old notes to exchange them at banks within a limited period. Prices rose while living standards fell.
In August 1985, Major General Buhari was himself overthrown in a coup led by General Ibrahim Babangida and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC). Babangida brought many of Buhari's most vocal critics into his administration, including Fela Kuti's brother Olukoye Ransome-Kuti, a doctor who had led a strike against Buhari to protest declining health care services. Buhari was then detained in Benin City until 1988.
Buhari served as the Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF 1995-1999), a body created by the government of General Sani Abacha, and funded from the revenue generated by the increase in price of petroleum products, to pursue developmental projects around the country. A 1998 report in New African praised the PTF under Buhari for its transparency, calling it a rare "success story". However, the same report also noted that critics had questioned the PTF's allocation of 20% of its resources to the military, which the critics feared would not be accountable for the revenue.

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News on Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt - BBC.com


Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m - Africanews English


Why Buhari Failed - Council on Foreign Relations


Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Tinubu @ 72 - Punch Newspapers


Buhari greets Tinubu at 72 - Vanguard


Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's Sign Forged To Steal $6 Million From Central Bank - NDTV


Buhari Rejoices With Tinubu On 72nd Birthday - Arise News


‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time - Al Jazeera English


Buhari commends Tinubu for excellent leadership on 72nd birthday - Guardian Nigeria


Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears - BBC


Rep. Raskin Demands Nigerian President Free Prisoner of Conscience Mubarak Bala - Congressman Jamie Raskin


Buhari, Sanwo-Olu congratulate President Tinubu at 72 - Trending News - TVCNews


Buhari's ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Contributed To Insecurity In South-East Nigeria, Says RULAAC - SaharaReporters.com


Tinubu at 72: Buhari, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu, Others Celebrate President on His Birthday - Legit.ng


Buhari Hails President Tinubu At 72 - New Telegraph Newspaper


Buhari, Speaker Abbas, deputy celebrate Tinubu @ 72 - 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE


Nigeria's Buhari defends election outcome, economic record - Reuters


Buhari, Sanwo-Olu congratulate Tinubu on 72nd birthday - Punch Newspapers


Buhari: ‘Nigeria dey extremely difficult to lead, I no build any house'- former President Muhammadu Buhari - BBC.com


I Wish Tinubu Long Life So Nigerians Can Benefit From His Excellent Leadership – Ex-President Buhari - SaharaReporters.com


Banditry is rebellion against neglect of poor people in North — Buhari’s ex-minister, Shittu - Vanguard


Tinubu at 72: You're audacious leader - Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Fubara, others hail Nigeria's President - Daily Post Nigeria


As Buhari prepares to depart, Nigeria is in desperate need of serious reform - Financial Times


Buhari congratulates Tinubu on 72nd birthday - Tribune Online


Muhammadu Buhari's Administration Was Never Progressive - Jacobin magazine


Tinubu at 72: Buhari Sends Crucial Message to Nigeria’s President - Legit.ng


Ex-President Buhari Lauds Tinubu On 72nd Birthday - Leadership News


‘Things will get better’ — Buhari’s ex-spokesman, Adesina asks Nigerians to support Tinubu - Vanguard


Buhari celebrates Tinubu at 72 – The Sun Nigeria - The Sun Nigeria


Tinubu has done well, Nigeria complex — Buhari - Punch Newspapers


Many CBN Approvals Under Emefiele Didn't Have Buhari's Signature – Presidency - Channels Television


Buhari sold Nigeria’s future, says Plateau gov - Punch Newspapers


Tinubu's adviser takes dig at Buhari over treatment of fallen soldiers - Premium Times


Delta Killings: Reno Omokri Blasts Buhari As Tinubu Rewards Families of Slain Soldiers - Legit.ng


Opinion | Muhammadu Buhari: How not to talk with Africa about climate change - The Washington Post


Buhari ya taya Tinubu murnar cika shekara 72 - Gida - Aminiya


‘You’ve done well’ — Buhari commends Tinubu, says Nigeria complex - Vanguard


Buhari never saw Oronsaye’s report, says ex-minister - Punch Newspapers


Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's 'new broom' president in profile - BBC.com


No, Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari has not dissolved federal executive council - Africa Check


Buhari celebrates Tinubu at 72 - Daily Trust


Buhari felicitates Tinubu as he clocks 72 - The Streetjournal


Mambilla: EFCC declares promoter wanted, Buhari denies authorising settlement - Punch Newspapers


Buhari had regrets as president, says Adesina - Punch Newspapers


Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari legacy for office afta eight years - BBC.com


Why Buhari refused to release his WASC result — Adesina - Punch Newspapers


I don’t miss Presidency much, says Buhari - Punch Newspapers


Speaker Abbas, deputy, Barau, Buhari celebrate Tinubu at 72 - Daily Trust


A Conversation with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari - United States Institute of Peace


Top 13 facts about Buhari at 81 - Punch Newspapers


Nigeria: President Tinubu begins demolition of Buhari’s economic legacy - The Africa Report


Buhari lacked political will, Tinubu should be commended for naming terror financiers – Major General Ayoola - Vanguard


Explained: The political life of outgoing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari - WION


Tinubu, Buhari, others for ex-presidential spokesman’s book presentation - Punch Newspapers


Dismantling of Muhammadu Buhari, By Ochereome Nnanna - Vanguard


Nigeria lucky to regain control of North East, says Buhari - Punch Newspapers


Buhari’s nephew, not former President approved naira redesign – CBN investigator - Punch Newspapers


Muhammadu Buhari: Twitter deletes Nigerian leader's 'civil war' post - BBC.com


Tinubu celebrates Buhari at 81 - Punch Newspapers


Five worst corruption scandals under Buhari regime - Punch Newspapers


Nigeria: Buhari has no preferred successor, spokesman says - Al Jazeera English


Blaming Buhari for economic hardship won't solve our problems, says Ogunlewe - TheCable


A Conversation with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari | IFES - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems


Ana Daf Da Buda Baki, Buhari Ya Tura Sako Ga Tinubu, Ya Yi Masa Ruwan Addu'o'i - Legit.ng - Legit Hausa


'How Buhari wanted to help drop Nyako's N29 billion fraud case' - Ex-minister - Premium Times


Buhari's former photographer Sunday Aghaeze loses wife - TheCable


Buhari regretted some of his decisions as president – Adesina - Punch Newspapers


Buhari: Nigerians too hard to govern | There probably was a cabal in my government - TheCable


Tinubu'll attend burial of 17 soldiers unlike Buhari who failed in 2018, 2021 - Presidency - Daily Post Nigeria


Buhari greets Tinubu on his 72nd birthday - News Diary


Court declares Buhari’s appointment of FCC chair, secretary illegal - Punch Newspapers


Nigerian President: Ukraine War Funneling Arms, Fighters into Lake Chad Basin - Voice of America - VOA News


Muhammadu Buhari: Africa needs more than US military aid to defeat terror - Financial Times


Labour Party: Common Things that tie Obi and Buhari, by Emmanuel Aziken - Vanguard


So long, Muhammadu Buhari! - Vanguard


P&ID: Nigeria would have lost $15bn, says Buhari - Punch Newspapers


I don't miss being president, says Buhari - TheCable


No, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari didn't say his successor Bola Tinubu wouldn't be sworn in until he was ... - Africa Check


How Nigerians react to President Buhari 'apology' - BBC.com


Delta Bloodbath: Presidency Under Fire For “Using Dead Bodies of National Heroes To Play Politics” - Legit.ng


Buhari wasn’t in charge of his govt, says Ndume - Punch Newspapers


Muhammadu Buhari: End of an Error - Vanguard


Buhari 'Shocked' By Niger Coup, Says It Is 'Unwanted' - Channels Television


Nigerian leader defends currency swap as pain, protests grow - The Associated Press


‘$6.2m fraud’: FG asks Interpol to place three Nigerians on watchlist for ‘forging Buhari's signature’ - TheCable


The untold story of the Muhammadu Buhari enigma - TheCable


Tinubu lifting Nigeria to enviable heights, say Buhari, governors, others - The Nation Newspaper


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Virtual Meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Foreign Minister ... - Department of State


Celebrating Muhammadu Buhari at 81: A legacy of dedication and selflessness - TheCable


Nigerians too impressed by materialism — Buhari - Punch Newspapers


Nigeria's President Buhari Argues "Africa's Fight Against Terror is the World's Fight" - Council on Foreign Relations


S’Court dismisses appeal seeking to nullify Buhari, Tinubu’s tenures - Punch Newspapers


FCC chair, secretary appointment by Buhari illegal – Court - Punch Newspapers


Muhammadu Buhari (1942- ) • - Blackpast


Don’t ruin your future with hard drugs, Buhari tells youths - Punch Newspapers


Buhari hails S’Court judgment - Punch Newspapers


Twitter deletes Nigerian president’s ‘abusive’ Biafra tweet - The Guardian


‘Don’t discredit Buhari’s achievements’ - Punch Newspapers


How Buhari’s foreign trips failed to boost FDI - The Africa Report


Femi Adesina: Nigerians should support Tinubu's government... we'll get it right - TheCable



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