Buhari lacks political will to address Fulani/farmers challenge –Junaid Mohammed

Dr Mohammed Junaid in this interview, blamed the recurring Fulani herdsmen, farmers clashes on government’s inability to muster political will to address the matter. On the issue of governance , he picked holes in the style of President Muhamnadu Buhari, insisting that the appointments made so far by the President were not such that could inspire hope among Nigerians. Excerpts:

What do you make of the blame game going on over herdsmen/ farmers clashes?

Thank you very much for describing the situation as nothing but political blame game. As far as I am concerned, if a government has the political will to solve a problem, and that will and attitude towards any political problem is perhaps a reflection of the attitude of the elite themselves, that problem can be solved. The central issue here is having the political will.

APC PRESIDENTIAL TICKET: We Will Present The Best And Most Competent - Nasir El-RufaI

The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has hinted that the All Progressive Congress, APC, will present to the nation in the 2015 general elections, the best , most competent and most acceptable candidates for the Nigeria highest and most exhorted positions of President and Vice President.

 Former Minister said, those speculating on this and advising me on all manners of persons and religions should know my views as follows: "APC will present an integrity-competence ticket not religion." "Politics and governance are not to be mixed or dictated to by any religion."

 El-Rufai insisted that The All Progressive Congress (APC) will present to Nigerians the best persons with the integrity, capacity and competence to create jobs, fight corruption and rebuild our nation without discrimination. How these persons worship the Almighty God is private to them and dies not matter to discerning Nigerians particularly young people that suffer most from bad governance, unemployment and the Jonathanian culture of impunity.

Macro-economic Stability And Growth Will Be My Watchwords - New CBN Chief vows

ABUJA (AFP) – Nigeria’s new central bank chief, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday vowed to ensure economic stability to create jobs and boost growth, as lawmakers approved his appointment after the controversial suspension of his predecessor.

The former Zenith Bank boss will replace Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who was removed last month on president Jonathan charges of “financial recklessness and misconduct”and the Nigerian Upper legislative lawmakers (the Senate) unanimously approved his appointment following nearly two hours of questioning that was broadcast live on television.