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2016 was a challenging year for Nigerians, and President Mohammadu's government. Now in 2017, there are a number of challenges/threats that require the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s attention this year. Some of which include:
1. Ayo Fayose: The governor of Ekiti state has been a fierce critic of President Mohamadu Buhari and his government. He seems not to be ready to put an end to this. His recent outlash being that the N5000 the FG claims to have given to the vulnerable and unemployed is a mere propaganda.
2. Recession: The biting economic condition fuelled by recession is one of the threats that will envelope President Buhari's administration in 2017. Basic necessities have become so expensive. Aside from paucity of funds and volatile foreign exchange rate, prices of goods and services have gone up without commensurate increase in income. The nation's economy has continued in recession, and the condition remain remain challenging with little sign that the economy will exit recession in 2017.
3. The MEGA Party: The Mega Party that was so much talked about in 2016 might suffice this year. Already there are proliferation of new political groups in different parts of the state. Those believed to be frontliners of the Mega party are aggrieved members of the ruling party, APC who felt that they have been left out of the scope of things since the party got hold of power. A faction of PDP will also form the mega party – that will form a political realignment towards 2019. This, of course will be a threat to the government in 2017.
4. Prophecies: Prophecies? Well, maybe. Several clerics have come out on strange prophecies about Buhari's health, and the possibility of it failing him this year. Some even mentioned of his death in 2017. But in a twist, some prophecied the President will spend 8 years in power. These prophecies, as confusing as they are, they are sure threats for the Presidency this year.
5. Niger Delta Bombings: Though an Upland-based Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), has taken a break in bombing of oil facilities, the group and other militant groups may stage a comeback if negotiations fail, and their demands are not met. The group, NDGJM, has maintained that its silence does not mean it is dead. Recall that in 2016, The recent spate of bombings of oil facilities in the Niger Delta has put the Nigerian economy in dire straits, plunging the country further down the road to a financial crisis.
6. IPOB, Shiite and Other security issues – The strong agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu will continue this year, and it will be more intense. Handwritings on the wall point to strong backings by some sitting governors and politicians to have him released. This, of course will be a major threat for Buhari's administration this year. Also, the Shiites – who staged series of protests last year to have their leader, El-zazaky released. Last December, The Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered the unconditional release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeatudden, from detention, within 45 days. The court also ordered the Federal Government to provide a new accommodation for El-Zakzaky in Zaria or any northern town of his choice. The court, presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, also awarded El-Zakzaky and his wife N50 million as general damages. If the FG fails to do according to court bidding, crisis may be fuelled again.
7. APC Internal Crisis - If the internal crisis in President Buhari's party, the All Progressives Congress continues this year, it will be a major threat for Buhari's 2019 bid. Already, some factions and cabals and the issue of mistrust are sinking the ship of the party, If the ruling party does not stand its feet this year, it will be a major opening for other parties to infiltrate.
1. Ayo Fayose: The governor of Ekiti state has been a fierce critic of President Mohamadu Buhari and his government. He seems not to be ready to put an end to this. His recent outlash being that the N5000 the FG claims to have given to the vulnerable and unemployed is a mere propaganda.
2. Recession: The biting economic condition fuelled by recession is one of the threats that will envelope President Buhari's administration in 2017. Basic necessities have become so expensive. Aside from paucity of funds and volatile foreign exchange rate, prices of goods and services have gone up without commensurate increase in income. The nation's economy has continued in recession, and the condition remain remain challenging with little sign that the economy will exit recession in 2017.
3. The MEGA Party: The Mega Party that was so much talked about in 2016 might suffice this year. Already there are proliferation of new political groups in different parts of the state. Those believed to be frontliners of the Mega party are aggrieved members of the ruling party, APC who felt that they have been left out of the scope of things since the party got hold of power. A faction of PDP will also form the mega party – that will form a political realignment towards 2019. This, of course will be a threat to the government in 2017.
4. Prophecies: Prophecies? Well, maybe. Several clerics have come out on strange prophecies about Buhari's health, and the possibility of it failing him this year. Some even mentioned of his death in 2017. But in a twist, some prophecied the President will spend 8 years in power. These prophecies, as confusing as they are, they are sure threats for the Presidency this year.
5. Niger Delta Bombings: Though an Upland-based Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), has taken a break in bombing of oil facilities, the group and other militant groups may stage a comeback if negotiations fail, and their demands are not met. The group, NDGJM, has maintained that its silence does not mean it is dead. Recall that in 2016, The recent spate of bombings of oil facilities in the Niger Delta has put the Nigerian economy in dire straits, plunging the country further down the road to a financial crisis.
6. IPOB, Shiite and Other security issues – The strong agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu will continue this year, and it will be more intense. Handwritings on the wall point to strong backings by some sitting governors and politicians to have him released. This, of course will be a major threat for Buhari's administration this year. Also, the Shiites – who staged series of protests last year to have their leader, El-zazaky released. Last December, The Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered the unconditional release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeatudden, from detention, within 45 days. The court also ordered the Federal Government to provide a new accommodation for El-Zakzaky in Zaria or any northern town of his choice. The court, presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, also awarded El-Zakzaky and his wife N50 million as general damages. If the FG fails to do according to court bidding, crisis may be fuelled again.
7. APC Internal Crisis - If the internal crisis in President Buhari's party, the All Progressives Congress continues this year, it will be a major threat for Buhari's 2019 bid. Already, some factions and cabals and the issue of mistrust are sinking the ship of the party, If the ruling party does not stand its feet this year, it will be a major opening for other parties to infiltrate.
