Why I Refused to Debate with Jonathan – Buhari

The Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu
has said he is not ready to participate in the presidential debate with
President Goodluck Jonathan. Cos according to him, there is no basis for
debate since the record of the PDP and Mr. Jonathan in government is
public knowledge.

While addressing a media parley in Abuja today, Gen Buhari pledged
if he wins the March 28 poll, he will ensure strict adherence to the
constitution, saying he is now “a converted democrat”.

“I want to assure you that Nigerian constitution will be adhered to,” he said.

He reminded the audience of the controversial Decree 4 promulgated in 1984 while he was military
Head of State. He said there will be no such controversy should he win the presidential election.

“I cannot change the past but I can
change the present and future. Dictatorship goes with military which
made possible decree four.
“I am a former military leader. Note the emphasis on former. But I am now a converted democrat.
“I give full assurances to Nigeria media will be free under an APC government,” he said.

Asked if he was prepared to apologise for jailing journalists as
military ruler, the Director General of Mr. Buhari’s campaign and
Governor of River State, Rotimi Amaechi, prevented the former general
from responding, saying “the general has said he could not change the
past”.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar attended the media event.