The raging cold war between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and the party’s national leadership played up yesterday in Abuja, as most of the governors boycotted the launch of a book in honour of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

The presentation of the book, The Global Villager, a biography of Alhaji Tukur, was part of the activities that marked Tukur’s 77th birthday.

Out of the serving 23 PDP governors, only three were present at the event that took place at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, while two others sent their representatives.

Those in attendance were Governors Isa Yuguda, Theodore Orji and Patrick Yakowa, of Bauchi, Abia and Kaduna States.

Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State and his Plateau State counterpart, Jonah Jang, sent their deputies.

But the Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, apologized on behalf of his colleagues, as he told the gathering that he had their mandate to pick 10 copies of the book for them.

The governors and the PDP national chairman have been engaged in a battle of wits over the party’s supremacy.

Before Orji mounted the podium to make his remarks, Yuguda, was called to speak on behalf of the PDP governors but he declined.

Instead, Yuguda told Orji to speak on behalf of their colleagues.

The Abia governor told the gathering of mainly party chieftains that included President Goodluck Jonathan and some serving ministers, that the governors were absent due to circumstances beyond their control.

He said: “I have been mandated by PDP governors in the PDP Governors Forum to come and speak. To all the PDP governors in the Governors Forum, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur represents the Iroko in the forest. If you enter the forest and you don’t see the Iroko, it is no forest. Where you see the Iroko is the forest. Bamanga Tukur is the leader in our party.

“Let me apologise on behalf of PDP governors who aren’t here because of circumstances beyond their control. Some of them have sent their representatives, but of course an event for Bamanga Tukur isn’t one for excuses.’’

Jonathan described the PDP national chairman as a man of honour, a detribalised Nigerian and an enviable businessman, who “has promoted businesses more than any other businessman in Africa.”

Jonathan added: “Today gives us an opportunity to honour a man who has done well in contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria. We are here to honour a man of honour. His life’s story is that of patience and orderly rise to the top. He didn’t suddenly become rich. He has lived a life that symbolises that the best is possible in this country. He symbolises the life of perseverance in times of adversity.’’

President Jonathan also recalled Alhaji Tukur’s contributions to economic integration and unity in Africa in his official capacity as Chairman of African Business Forum.

The chief launcher, Chief Arthur Eze, who launched the biography with N10 million, described the PDP national chairman as a straightforward individual and appealed to him to continue to support President Jonathan.

Eze said: “He is a straightforward man. I know him and I respect him. I don’t belong to any political party, but I respect individuals. I want to urge you, please, don’t listen to anybody. Just listen to your President and support him to complete his term.”

Source: http://sunnewsonline.com/new/national/crack-in-pdp-governors-boycott-tukurs-book-launch/


I wonder how on earth a party that is characterized with serious rage,full of mischief, hatred and enviousness among it's own members can lead and govern us right. God help us and send us the Messiah after your own heart in the year 2015, gbam![color=#000099][/color]

When Arthur Eze is the chief launcher of a book on anybody, that individual must be a fraudulent person or able to facilitate fraudulent deals to his benefit. Tukur will wipe away his hard-earned reputation with his current job and his new set of friends.

The raging cold war between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and the party’s national leadership played up yesterday in Abuja, as most of the governors boycotted the launch of a book in honour of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

The presentation of the book, The Global Villager, a biography of Alhaji Tukur, was part of the activities that marked Tukur’s 77th birthday.

There is something...hilarious about this to me. Global Villager, indeed.

He said: “I have been mandated by PDP governors in the PDP Governors Forum to come and speak. To all the PDP governors in the Governors Forum, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur represents the Iroko in the forest. If you enter the forest and you don’t see the Iroko, it is no forest. Where you see the Iroko is the forest. Bamanga Tukur is the leader in our party.

This make me remember the IROKO of Ondo State.

[size=25pt]SO MAKE WE KON DEY CRY [/size]

All these books that add no value to the Nigerian lifespan.

is it compulsory for them to come? Okayyy! To waste more of our money, ryt? Useless set of BAGARS!

This is certainly a conglomeration of rogues and under-performers. Imagine T. A. Orji making a speech and Arthur Eze as chief launcher. Rogues, criminals, underperformers, retardeens. Next we will hear each state spent 100 million to launch the trash.

What is PDP?

bbpreye.:
What is PDP?

a term used for a collection of monkeys

Am glad they didnt show up...imagine 20 governors buying a copy at 10million naira each! On our tax payers money

Tht is wht PDP is all abt. Celebratin criminals n hoodloms. Non of d above names deserve hunors n excelency. A book tht has no value 2any individual, scholar n nigeria at learge.

philip0906:
a term used for a collection of monkeys

Thanks.

bbpreye.:


Thanks.

u're welcome. . .

garripack: [size=25pt]SO MAKE WE KON DEY CRY [/size]

no we go chop beans!

Aifey: Tht is wht PDP is all abt. Celebratin criminals n hoodloms. Non of d above names deserve hunors n excelency. A book tht has no value 2any individual, scholar n nigeria at learge.

Bros dey edit your post or better still dey follow me dey post with pidgin,hope say no be the same school you and our own beloved dame PEJ finish sha

Aifey: Tht is wht PDP is all abt. Celebratin criminals n hoodloms. Non of d above names deserve hunors n excelency. A book tht has no value 2any individual, scholar n nigeria at learge.

^^^I can't imagine anyone -with a 'life'- making out time in the day to read such a book ....not when 'James Hardley Chase' is there.

PDP=peoples destroys party
PDP=pap drinking party
PDP=peoples demolitions party
Etc

Is this not the same Authur Eze that spoke on behalf of the South-east leaders endorsing GEJ for second term? Not surprise he's putting his money where his heart is...

A business man will always remain a business man.

I knew Orji would have time for such frivolity!!. If none of the PDP governors attended,I am sure He would be the only one to grace it.
Hope the author of the book chipped in the fact that Tukur's son is standing trial for the oil subsidy brouhaha?

Can someone tell me why this man waited till now to write and launch his book, what is special about age 77 that is different from age 70? My mind tells me that he wants to capitalise on his current position in PDP to corner more of our collected national wealth.

PROUD-IGBO:


^^^I can't imagine anyone -with a 'life'- making out time in the day to read such a book ....not when 'James Hardley Chase' is there.

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Weytin d man do u now

DICKtator: I knew Orji would have time for such frivolity!!. If none of the PDP governors attended,I am sure He would be the only one to grace it.
Hope the author of the book chipped in the fact that Tukur's son is standing trial for the oil subsidy brouhaha?

It's quite obvious the other PDP Governors boycotted Tukur's Book Launch, I wonder if Orji really knows what he was taking about when he said he was representing his fellow debauched governors who had collectively agreed not to attend the occasion (boycott), but for his own interest and eye service he was there with his other few fellow colleagues. Come to think of it, these people are a disgrace to us, what impact would the launched book have on Nigeria's economy,decayed infrastructures, increasing rate of unemployment, bad road,bad railway network,failing air transport systems, epileptic power suppler, good and affordable health facilities among other basic amenities which Nigeria citizen were supposed to be enjoying as dividends of democracy. It's no doubt we have leaders in various arms of the government, but are these people really representing us in a good way? Obviously, hell no! Instead, they are so concerned about feathering their own nest at the expense of average Nigerians wallowing in abject poverty.


Abia State Governor Theodore Orji

He said: “I have been mandated by PDP governors in the PDP Governors Forum to come and speak. To all the PDP governors in the Governors Forum, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur represents the Iroko in the forest. If you enter the forest and you don’t see the Iroko, it is no forest. Where you see the Iroko is the forest. Bamanga Tukur is the leader in our party.

Thank God he made that statement, perhaps what would happen if the 'Iroko' inside a forest is being cut down? Then the whole forest will become deforested and desolated, I hope all the Irokos under the PDP umbrella would be cut down someday soon, and the party's name be swept into the book of history of Nigeria government. Nigeria is indeed a blessed nation,but the longer the number of years all these gullible,pot-bellied leaders and enemies of democracy would live on our land, the more the skies of it's future began to darkens.

bowee4u: Weytin d man do u now

He is the worst fool tht ever existed. He is a disgrace to any village. You need to visit Aba. No single road is motorable. Clueless. Visionless. Retarden. Worst part is that he makes the loudest noise.

juman:

This make me remember the IROKO of Ondo State.

yea that's my man MIMIKO

those governor that were present have no long term objectives about 2015 presidential election- Kaduna Governor Mr. Patrick Yakowa is A Northern Christian, he is serving is first term in office, Vice president Sambo and him are from the same state- Kaduna.
To others- Abia State Governor is not much rooted with PDP before, and his son has destroyed the reputation of his father.
Reverse of the issue, Sule Lamido and Rotimi of River State(fingered candidate of OBJ AND IBB) cannot be on board ,because both of them are preparing to overcome Goodluck.
AND LOT MORE

The loating of many is understandable.
Unfortunely, about 99% of the pple dat will hv a copy will nt even read it because d book has no academic value.

PROUD-IGBO:


^^^I can't imagine anyone -with a 'life'- making out time in the day to read such a book ....not when 'James Hardley Chase' is there.

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