The APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari was at the Chatham House this Thursday morning to discuss Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria's Transition.
The event was chair by former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Sir Richard Gozney.
His appearance at the Chatham house will augment his level of support as rumors trialed that he would be unable to attend the engagement due to his health conditions.
Meanwhile, the meeting was greeted with some pro-Jonathan supporters who held a non-violent protest outside the Chatham house.
Some highlights of his discussion was the focus of the international community on Nigeria's election of which he said is not misplaced, and requests that the interest should continue..
Buhari talked about the emergence of democracy as the preferred system of governance all over the world. He said the USSR experience was a personal turning point for him, he learnt that change could happen without firing a single shot.
He spoke about democracy in Africa and cities the example of four countries where the ruling party peacefully handed over to victorious opposition parties.
He also talked about the countries where democracy has suffered -- Togo, Central African republic (CAR), Guinea-Bissau and that Africa can be viewed from two prisms, or can be seen as a glass that is half-full.
He promises that if he was the nations' president, his government would not allow the loss of any part of the Nigerian territory to insurgents. He also spoke about the Nigerian economy and how nearly 40 per cent of Nigerians live in extreme poverty.
He spoke a lot about the high rates of unemployment and inequalities as corruption. On corruption he says ,"There is no confusion on where I stand." He said; "First and foremost, we will plug the holes in the budgetary process.
He promised to take Nigeria to prosperity, not adversity and he will have to start from organizing free and fair elections.
The event was chair by former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Sir Richard Gozney.
His appearance at the Chatham house will augment his level of support as rumors trialed that he would be unable to attend the engagement due to his health conditions.
Meanwhile, the meeting was greeted with some pro-Jonathan supporters who held a non-violent protest outside the Chatham house.
Some highlights of his discussion was the focus of the international community on Nigeria's election of which he said is not misplaced, and requests that the interest should continue..
Buhari talked about the emergence of democracy as the preferred system of governance all over the world. He said the USSR experience was a personal turning point for him, he learnt that change could happen without firing a single shot.
He spoke about democracy in Africa and cities the example of four countries where the ruling party peacefully handed over to victorious opposition parties.
He also talked about the countries where democracy has suffered -- Togo, Central African republic (CAR), Guinea-Bissau and that Africa can be viewed from two prisms, or can be seen as a glass that is half-full.
He promises that if he was the nations' president, his government would not allow the loss of any part of the Nigerian territory to insurgents. He also spoke about the Nigerian economy and how nearly 40 per cent of Nigerians live in extreme poverty.
He spoke a lot about the high rates of unemployment and inequalities as corruption. On corruption he says ,"There is no confusion on where I stand." He said; "First and foremost, we will plug the holes in the budgetary process.
He promised to take Nigeria to prosperity, not adversity and he will have to start from organizing free and fair elections.
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