YoungMasterGold
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It's not necessarily the best thing, but given Jonathan's simple-mindedness, it's little wonder that Buhari won. The thing is, people know what to expect from Buhari, and he may be good for the country in the interim. His record on tackling corruption is quite ... um ... singular. He's quite single-minded on that front. That might help the country. He's also likely to put down any militant groups.
So, long story short:
- the incumbent lost the election because he had had a very poor presidency. Considering how low the bar was already set, that in itself is telling.
- the Muslim former dictator might, at the very least, attempt to do something about the ever increasing culture of corruption in government. He might also do something about the electricity problem which has worsened dramatically with each passing year.
- He'll tackle Boko Haram (if they aren't a Northern conspiracy). .. and, it would seem, MEND, as they've threatened to pick up arms if Jonathan loses.
That's not to say it's all good news. Let's not forget he was the fool that cancelled the Lagos railway project back in the 80's. I think his reason was that the deal had been secured through corruption or something. That could be trouble: tenacity with no common sense. His human rights record will hopefully be better this time.
The silver lining is that, of the Muslim former dictators, at least it wasn't Babaginda that won. Am I right?
During what period? Thisseems terrible for any country in the world, even more for a developping nation with a poverty problem 
