Buhari is APC Presidential Candidate
Buhari, others destroyed Nigeria 20 years ago, God won't allow them this time – Adeyeye
Afenifere Chieftain and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ekiti State urged Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) and support the President Goodluck Jonathan-led PDP Federal Government, stating that it was General Mohammed Buhari and his military junta that truncated democracy in Nigeria and disrupted the country's development 20 years ago.
The 1983 Coup
Adeyeye reminded Nigerians that the Buhari-led military intervention ended civilian rule in 1983, framing the 2015 race as a referendum on democratic continuity.
The let down in 2014
The commentary surveys setbacks faced by the PDP during the 2014 political season, including internal party friction and the lingering question of whether the Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill legacy would be addressed.
Is APC's Opportunity To Seize The Presidency From PDP Slipping From APC's Hands?
At the time of writing, observers questioned whether factional disputes and a rushed candidate selection process were eroding the APC's momentum against the PDP's incumbency advantage.
2015: APC Adopts Buhari as Presidential Candidate? Shops for Running Mate
The piece tracks the APC's reported adoption of General Buhari as its standard-bearer and the search for a running mate, while weighing the political implications for the South-east and Middle Belt.
The analysis ultimately frames the 2015 election as a choice between democratic continuity and retrogressive elements, urging voters to weigh the legacy of military rule against the PDP's record.
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