Name Muhammadu Buhari Muhammadu Buhari
Surname Buhari
First Names Muhammadu
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Title Major General
Country of Birth Nigeria
Positions
From To Organisation Position
2007   All Nigeria People's Party Presidential Candidate,ANPP
2007 1971 The Nigerian Army Commander, 31st Infrantry Division
2003 2003 All Nigeria People's Party Presidential Candidate for the All Nigeria Peoples Party,ANPP
1995 1999   Executive Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF)
1983 1985 The Presidency Head Of State & Chairman Of The Supreme Military Council Of Nigeria
1981 1983 All Nigeria People's Party General Officer Commanding, 3rd Armoured Division
1978 1979   Member, Supreme Military Council
1978 1979 All Nigeria People's Party Military Secretary, Army Headquarters
1978 1978 Ministry of Petroleum Resources - Defunct 2007 Chairman
1976 1978 Ministry of Petroleum Resources - Defunct 2007 Federal Commissioner For Petroleum Resources
1975 1976   Military Governor, North Eastern State of Nigeria
1974 1975 The Nigerian Army Acting Director Supply & Transport, Nigeria Army Corps Headquarters
1971 1974 The Nigerian Army Colonel,General Staff,3rd Infrantry Division Headquarters
1971 1972 The Nigerian Army Assistant Adjutant-General,1st Infantry Division Headquarters
1968 1970 The Nigerian Army Acting Commander, 4th Sector, 1st Division
1967 1968 The Nigerian Army Brigade Major,3rd Infantry Division
1967 1967 The Nigerian Army Brigade Major, 2nd Sector, 1st Infantry Division
1965 1967 The Nigerian Army Battalion Adjutant/Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade
1965 1966 The Nigerian Army Transport Company Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade
1964 1965 The Nigerian Army Mechanical Transport Officer, Lagos Garrison
1963 1964 The Nigerian Army Platoon Commander, 2nd Infantry Battalion
Date of Birth 17 Dec 1942
Political Affiliation ANPP
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Notes BBC Opinion on Gen. Buhari's record as military ruler of Nigeria:
"The verdict on Mr Buhari's 20 months as Nigeria's leader is mixed. About 500 politicians, officials and businessmen were jailed as part of a campaign against waste and corruption. Some saw this as the heavy handed repression of military rule.
But others, and not just northern Muslims, remember it as a praiseworthy attempt to fight the endemic graft which was preventing Nigeria's development. Largely because of this campaign, he retains a rare reputation for honesty among Nigeria's politicians, both military and civilian.
He also introduced a notorious decree to restrict press freedom, under which two journalists were jailed. As part of his "War Against Indiscipline", he ordered the notoriously unruly Nigerians to form neat queues at bus stops, under the sharp eyes of whip-wielding soldiers. Civil servants who were late for work were publicly humiliated by being forced to do "frog jumps".
However, his attempts to rebalance public finances by curbing imports led to the closure of businesses and many job losses. Prices rose, while living standards fell, leading to a palace coup by Gen Ibrahim Babangida on 27 August 1985. Mr Buhari was imprisoned for 40 months.
For other Nigerian opinion on Buhari, see the folowing links:
http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/articles/dan-;azumi-kofarmata/general-muhammadu-buhari-the-peoples-presidential-candi.html
http://www.spiritus-;temporis.com/muhammadu-buhari/
http://muhammadubuhari.org/ [ Retrieved on 04 MAR 2008 - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6192919.stm ]
Gen. Buhari has challenged the legitimacy of the 2007 Presidential Election in Nigeria:
"Last week, the election tribunal said Mr Buhari had failed to prove the result of the election had been affected by rigging. Mr Buhari's lawyers said the burden of proof should be on the government.
Neither opposition candidates claim to have actually won the election - they had called for a re-run. Mr Yar'Adua has admitted there were flaws in the vote and has promised to reform the electoral system before the next elections.
Mr Buhari, who also contested the previous election in 2003 and is a former military ruler of Nigeria, maintains the vote did not take place in 29 of the 36 states." [ Retrieved on 04 MAR 2008 ]
Record last updated on 07 APR 2008