BUHARI: ONLY THE FANTASTICALLY HOPELESS OPTIMISTS ARE SURPRISED.

ICHEOKU says when ICHEOKU and some other realists were warning Nigerians not to do it, they said we are not sane enough to understand that the coward of Otuke is inept, clueless and ineffective; and does not deserve another chance at Aso Rock. Today, the result has been called and it vindicates some people; admitted that the general outcry for a messiah to come and help save Nigerians from the Dracula of Daura has since drowned out nearly every other thing, except "Anyone But Buhari", ABB. 

ICHEOKU says but not so fast Nigerians, as haste makes waste; also, too much hurry causes the yam tuber to break inside the ground. You wanted Buhari and you got Buhari and so, Buhari you must have, until Buhari says he is tired and that he no do again and no longer wants. Nigerians cannot just wake up midstream and say that they want change for mere change sake; but must first discuss with Buhari to see if he also want change. It is a contract and it takes two to tango and the two parties must first agree before any change can meaningfully take place. Any change of the change must be to bring about an entirely different outcome and result, the proverbial 180 degrees turn; but not just a cosmetic change that is in name only. Nigerians cannot replace a 74 year old Fulani illiterate with another 74 year old Fulani illiterate, as doing so amounts to doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, which is insanity defined.

ICHEOKU says will be sorely remiss if the "ANYBODY BUT JONATHAN" cacophony of 2014/5 is once again deployed in this coming election 2019, just to get rid of the occupant of Aso Rock, regardless of the fitness for office of the vagrant who replaces him. It is not progressive nor result orientated; but redundant and this is what has been holding Nigeria down and for a long time. Processing people through a revolving door of power, the same people, the same personalities as well as same warped mentality, only that they have different names, is not the way forward and Nigerians must try and avoid this vicious circle come 2019. If Nigerians must change the changed, they must be prepared to reject anyone who is part of the problem and who in any way whatsoever, contributed to create the Buhari's one chance vehicle in which Nigerians are currently on board of. 

But be that as it may, that a man who summarily killed three innocent Nigerians in 1984 for mere possession of drugs, which were not previously a death penalty offense, but was retroactively so made, is now once again killing Nigerians, should not be a surprise to anyone, except those who live in a fantasy lalaland of unbound optimism. Why would Buhari's current Fulani themed policies also surprise any Nigerian, in view of his storied antecedents of being a Fulani champion in chief. For example, that Buhari fired the Acting Director of the State Security Services, Matthew Seiyeifa, a Christian and a Southern; and replaced him with Yusuf Magaji Bichi, a Muslim and a Fulani Northerner, should not surprise anyone, except once again, those idealists who wish that the Buhari that duped them of their votes on March 29, 2015 with all his jiving turkey promises, is the same Buhari, who is now dealing with them like Rehoboam dealt with the people of Israel (I King 12:14) or that he could be honorable enough to remember his campaign promises and assurances and try to keep them.

In 1985, a Nigerian, Dr Peter Onu, then Acting Secretary General of the then Organization of African Unity was running to confirm his position. He obtained the relevant consents of all other needed African leaders, including President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania; and was awaiting for just his own country's leader's consent to enable him become the substantive Secretary General of OAU. But the then Nigeria's Head of State and now current president, Muhamadu Buhari, refused to give him the all okay, thumbs up. Instead, Buhari backed his fellow Fulani brother from Niger Republic, Ide Oumarou, who then went on to receive the assent of other rather surprised African leaders, to become the OAU Secretary General from 1985 to 1989. This was the very first overt act in which Muhammadu Buhari disclosed where his true allegiance lies - to his Fulani ethnic stork;regardless of where they are and not to Nigeria, especially those Nigerians from some other parts of the country.

The same Buhari, when Jonathan's cowardice allowed him to become president after three other previous attempts, again, surrounded himself with only his own Fulani people, appointing them to all the agencies and strategic positions of government, and he was unapologetic in going about it. The fact of the matter is that Buhari is a nativist, who is possessed of unparalleled native intelligence; hence he lacks the capacity to rise above his heavily hamstrung self doubt and mortal fear of those who are not like him. So, it is very difficult for him to free himself from his jaundiced, nepotistic mind and/or opinion. Buhari is also very suspicious of those who do not speak his language or share his Wahabist Sunni Islamic religious beliefs, culture and native philosophy; hence his tendency to isolate and keep them at a distance, far away from his interest and person.

Muhammadu Buhari's beliefs are also peculiar; and so also are his inclinations and general outlook on life. A known melancholic fella, who seldom sees anything good in life or in other peoples. An ascetic of the worse kind, who does not care nor give a damn about the fact that the people are starving under his draconian economic policies. Buhari does not trust anybody, except the people he knows very well and who will help him to protect their common agenda, the Fulani agenda, which is to dominate everybody. These Fulani irredentists  also pushes a philosophy that every other nationality in Nigeria is inferior to them and comes after them, but definitely not before them. Therefore, if you are expressing surprise with Buhari's antics since becoming president, particularly his latest firing of the acting director of the SSS, shame on you; for having deluded yourself of the fact that a leopard can never change its spots. On what was your surprise founded, or are you just one of those lucky go people who are living in a fantastic euphoria, convinced that an old dog is capable of learning new tricks. 

The Dracula of Daura is who he is and remains who he is. He is impervious to change or correction; and there is nothing anybody can do about it or to make him change from who he is. So, what you cannot change, you learn to adapt with in order to survive it. This tactical strategy will be the most rational thing for Nigerians to imbibe under the inclement circumstance, as nothing else will work nor help emotions heal. But if anyone is not tired of the self generated emotional roller coaster, then let the person be ICHEOKU's guest and KONTINUE to worry themselves sick about Buhari and his antics and very myopic inclinations which still favors Trade by Barter to modern age intercontinental trading. His analogue mind is still set to the days of Western Germany and Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan and when calculators and typewriters were still hip. So, why would anyone suffer themselves, trying to wish that such a man has a chance in hell of ever reforming or doing better both for the country and himself. Nemo Dat quod on Habet is a trite rule which means "You cannot give what you do not have", so who is now the pinhead for expecting stone out of water?

ICHEOKU says from the firing of the Acting Director of SSS, two things are now undeniably obvious:- that he is running for a second term full steam and that he is in it to win. It is unfortunate, but true; and hopefully Nigerians will begin to curb their enthusiasm in order not to be unmanageably disappointed come February 16, 2019. Buhari is not going anywhere; a fact being buttressed by a lackluster opposition which is not serious about removing him from Aso Rock. There is no concert nor strategy and unfortunately, only anger, hate and noise will not do it. A credible, acceptable and inspirational candidate, with a well honed in message, will do the magic. Regrettably, the Crooked and Corrupt Abubabar Atiku, the polygamist, is not such a candidate and does not fit the mode. Nigerians need a complete C-change from what is and what has been; at least a non Fulani educated Northerner outside the usual Northwest, will be a good place to start.

The PDP or anyone else banking on Abubakar Atiku is wasting his or her time because he will not fly nor jive with NIgerian electorates. Abubakar Atiku is part of the problem. At 74 years old, Abubakar Atiku is as old as Buhari. Without any formal education, Abubakar Atiku is also as certificate-less as Buhari. Abubakar Atiku is also a Fulani and as Fulani as you can get as Buhari. Like Muhammadu Buhari, Abubakar Atiku is also a Wahabist Sunni Muslim. And lastly, Abubakar Atiku is also a member of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and like Muhammadu Buhari, own cattle and employs those killer Fulani herdsmen as well. 

As a general rule, you can never tell a man's character until you give him power. So behind all the crocodile tears and allegations of threats to his life and family by Abubakar Atiku, which all are geared to win him some sympathy, is a conman who is trying to blindside and bamboozle Nigerians and cunning himself into Aso Rock. Please Nigerians, do not allow yourself to be had again. SAY NO TO ATIKU, the Crooked and Corrupt polygamist; reject and refuse the attempt of another dubious person ever moving into Aso Rock based on unsubstantiated rumors and innuendos. Remember that President Muhammadu Buhari once told Nigerians that he belongs to nobody which since has proved to be a lie as he has evidently and consistently shown that his allegiance lie with the Fulani ethnic stork. The same Buhari also once told Nigerians that he is a "Converted Democrat", but his actions so far since taking office, including his refusal to obey court orders, shows otherwise and that once a despot always a despot.

Nigerians have since seen through Buhari as a man who has no honor nor credibility; and he shamelessly lies through his teeth, knowing fully well that Nigerians have fish brains and are victims of amnesia by choice; and can be so easily railroaded into believing that a man who couldn't protect them in his first term has now magically developed the capacity and ability to protect them in his second term. ICHEOKU says if you believe the Dracula of Daura, you keep fools for company and you are separated from your brains.  

However, if the PDP drinks from the poisoned chalice and nominates Abubakar Atiku as their preferred candidate of choice to fly their presidential flag, then Buhari is guaranteed a second term. Many people, including ICHEOKU, will feel violated by such a thoughtless act of thumbing down and lack of sensitivity to how Nigerians truly feel about Atiku's storied baggage and will, in protest, work to reelect Buhari, regardless of his drink of choice being the crimson liquid. ICHEOKU says except if you have not been ever betrayed in your life, you will not understand what Jesus Christ felt about Judas Iscariot or what the coward of Otuoke felt about Bukola Saraki, Abubakar Atiku, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal, Muritala Nyako, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sulieman Lamido, Wamakko and Aliyu Babangida, none of which is an acceptable replacement candidate for Muhammadu Buhari. ICHEOKU has been betrayed in the past before and it HURTS, really bad. 

Therefore, the PDP must not select any of these mentioned individuals above as their flag bearer in the coming 2019 election, as they are not credible individuals who Nigeria can trust not to auction off Nigeria at the first opportunity of an offer, once the price is right. Nigerian politicians lack conviction, character, conviction and also have no political philosophy or ideology guiding them. They are just there toying with the people's general welfare and destiny, and making out like bandits in the process. Yet some Nigerians have faith in these people and are believing that any of these mongrels above, led by Abubakar Atiku, could be their savior. ICHEOKU says none of these men will provide Nigerians the desired change; rather, the PDP should give Nigerians Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo as the opposition candidate and see their plan to unseat Muhammadu Buhari become a fait accompli, mission accomplished. Such a trial will convince them that Nigerians are indeed fired up and ready to go to the polls and with their PVC, decide who stays or moves out of Aso Rock. It is an opportunity which the opposition will either seize or forever regret. May wisdom reign in choosing and selecting the PDP opposition candidate, otherwise President Muhammadu Buhari's second term is as good as assured and guaranteed.