On Wednesday, February 11th 2015, Former Military Head of State and APC president aspirant Gen Muhammadu Buhari, was interviewed by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, which was broadcast live through her network programme on CNN.
During the interview, Gen Muhammadu Buhari, address how Nigeria military force can defeat the insurgent of Boko Haram in some northern part of the country, his recent endorsement by former president of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the public’s perception about him being a dictator, and more.
Here is a brief summary on key points discussed:
On why Nigerian military has failed to defeat Boko Haram
Buhari stated that the military has failed in tackling the Boko Haram issue because they are inadequately armed. He also mentioned that resources allocated by government for weapons was not properly utilized.
On Obasanjo’s endorsement, and effect on his presidential campaign
He expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, as he believes the former president is a respected figure. He also said the endorsement would help him amass more supporters and also boost the confidence of citizens who may have previously been “sitting on the fence” regarding the elections.
On whether he is still a dictator, as popularly believed
Buhari stated that during the period he ruled Nigeria, he was judged harshly. He expressed his belief that a military administration could still be democratic in today’s setting.
On battling corruption
He also stated his commitment to tackling corruption, stating that, ” If Nigeria does not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.
Watch the interview:
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