Buhari’s romance with IBB raises moral questions —Northern group

THE Northern Emancipation Network (NEN), a non-governmental organisation, has said the recent romance between former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari and former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, was curious and raises moral questions.
In a statement in Abuja, on Wednesday, signed by its coordinator, Abdulazeez Suleiman, the organisation said there are fundamental issues bordering on “many moral questions” surrounding the alliance between the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Babangida.
The group said it was worried that the alliance was coming on the heels of the general election, saying that the decision to reach out to Babangida showed the desperation of the APC candidate.
“Our worry is hinged on the many moral questions that surround the personality of General Muhammadu Buhari, who was imposed by the opposition All Progressives Congress as representing the North in the presidential contest.
“The most worrying is the nature of double standards that are now shaping Buhari’s characteristics as he makes a fourth attempt at the presidency,” the group said.
It added that Monday’s endorsement of Buhari by Babangida sat on desperation.
The group also said some outsiders from the North, who are projecting Buhari, could have hidden agenda to take power through the backdoor, adding that those projecting him may be planning to exercise power on his behalf.
The group also expressed dismay at the constant harassments being faced by supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan in the North, adding that the elders should call perpetrators to order.
“The North should rather reciprocate the many efforts made by President Jonathan to change the life of the ordinary northerner than go on a wild goose chase that could further darken its political future,” NEN insisted.