By
Adolf Ransom Pepple
For
some days now, the Nigerian space has been dominated by only one issue: The
epistle written to President Muhammadu Buhari by former President Olusegun
Obasanjo, and the reply to the letter, on behalf of President Buhari aptly
written by the Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Muhammed.
Subsequently,
as expected, reactions, both positive and negative, have continued to trail the
13-page letter in which the former president advised the incumbent not to seek
reelection because, in his view, he has not lived up to the expectations
of Nigerians.
Just
as many Nigerians criticize Chief Obasanjo for lacking the moral standing and
integrity to have generated such letter, others feel emphasis should be on the
message, not the messenger.
But
as Nigerians continue to discuss and analyze that letter, let me put myself in
the position of Mr. President in relation to Obasanjo's letter. It has been
observed that the former president always reads the mood of the people before
generating any letter. That explains the reason most of his letters had always
animated the polity.
However,
let it be noted that if Obasanjo's credibility were to be considered, most
people wouldn't have bothered to read a letter from him. This is because he is
known to have done even worse than what he has accused others of doing. But
that is a matter for another day.
Now,
having put myself in the position of President Buhari. I will personally study
the letter and pick out the main kernel of its content that have sunk well with
the people.
Since
anybody who wants to attract public support in Nigeria today will just
concentrate on the hunger in the land, I will act swiftly to ameliorate the
situation in the land. I will ensure that the prices of food items are reduced
by 50% within the shortest possible time.
Again,
I will direct my economic team to collaborate with the Central Bank to ensure
that there is liquidity. Since our foreign reserve has appreciated
considerably, I will reduce the exchange rate to the dollar to about N250.
It
is being said that a cabal has hijacked my administration. I will act quickly
to demonstrate that I am in total control by removing those people that are
being pointed at as members of the said cabal.
The
major issue that has affected the goodwill of Mr. President is the killings
across the country, especially by the so called Fulani Herdsmen. I will make a
presidential pronouncement on it and mandate the Defence Headquarters and
security agencies to deal decisively with that menace.
In
line with that, I will visit Benue State and other affected areas across the
country to pay my condolence and apologize for not acting swiftly to prevent
the killings.
While
the above are going on, I will reshuffle my cabinet by removing redundant,
inactive, lethargic ministers. I will expand my cabinet and bring in more
youths to add vigour and dynamism into my government.
While
making appointments, I will ensure that federal character is reflected in all
spheres. Every part of the country will be given adequate representation and a
sense of belonging in my administration.
Efforts
will be doubled to bring to an end the lingering fuel shortage. Deliberate
efforts will be seen to be in motion to permanently solve the problem of fuel
scarcity.
Since
the government is doing well in infrastructure, the momentum will be sustained,
especially now that the price of crude oil has gone up.
Nigerians
are the best people on Earth. They are not difficult to please or pacify.
If
these things I enumerated above are done in the shortest possible time, PDP
will not bother to field a presidential candidate in 2019 for fear of a
crunching, embarrassing defeat.
I
rest my case.
Adolf
Ransom Pepple,
Chairman,
APC Media Team, Bonny, Rivers State can be reached through adolfransom@gmail.com
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