peleson: This shows that it all boils down to returning power to the north for keeps.they are looking for collaborators from the south to hire. Old school approach. Naija is wiser now.
Christian North can't vote for any muslim from the north, the Middle belt has pitched there tent with the SS/SE n the SW know that they v to follow the north but on the last minute. Though okorocha is loved,this is different on the matter of presidency.. He is on his own even his wife n inlaws won't vote for him. Am certain , Ogun, Ondo, Lagos will deliver for Southern presidency. While apc will struggle for osun, ekiti. Oyo is most likely going for south.
In the north, GEJ has parleys even those in his cabinet n people that matter. So looking at the statistics, the Power of incumbency will preveil.abi people from chad n niger n mali n northern cameron go fit enter naija vote again? NO !! When we dey check our borders.
The south is more populated than the north FACT!
The britsh man that carried out the census has confessed doubling north population to punish the South for asking them to leave.
The christian North has vowed to work with the South to STOP the muslim north. Hence power remains in Down South!

dafnna: in 2015, northerners will be desperate to pull back power to their region.
The opposition can never win the forth coming elections against PDP without the support of the north.
Let us not deceive ourselves. Jonathan is clearly not capable of translating Nigeria to the next level. His presence in Aso-rock shows the poor state of our electoral process. As a nigerian-canadian, na who ask you? i am baffled on how he got there and mindset of those who voted for him, [b]because i learnt the election was on average a bit free and fair. Oga pls get enough information and not hear say or giving info base on beer palour gist, abi na bush radio
APC[/b], i will advice you nominate a Marwa OR Ribadu for president and fashola OR pat utomi for vice-president. PDP is the devil's tool against Nigeria, i speak from a spiritual angle. Concentrate on your spiritual activities for now until you realize that humans are the one leading this country and not spirit or holy ghost

my most preferred choice is Marwa/ fashola ticket. These two have performances above AVERAGE as governors of the most complex state (LAGOS).
A muslim-muslim ticket is not the issue now. Stop smoking that thing, it's not good your health, also see you doctor ASAPa Nigeria must move forward.
I miss my country badly. Na who send you message before? I will return someday as a minister by God's grace and personal diligence.

kolexy: I believe Gov Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State is a better option. With him, we have ACN producing a Christian VP from the south.

PointB: My candid advice to APC: Pick Rochas as your presidential candidate and pair him with a muslim from the North. Pitch it as strategy to re-unite the country. 8 years later power can go back to the North
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Any other permutation hands power back to the incumbent.

Omo_Tier1:
What experience has Rochas got to become the Vice President of this country? Do you even realise that the office of the Vice President and that of the SFG is the power house of the government? Rochas should remain in IMO State and show us that He truly understands government. Fashola, Oshiomhole both have demonstrated their capacity to manage complex societies and bring about positive change even in the face of threats, blackmail, and despair and have done so courageously. We need such people in the presidency. Rochas has not demonstrated much of these qualities yet and He needs to do so by bringing IMO State out of the ashes.

omonnakoda:
What rubbish is this? what is 2/3 majority . Better to be quiet if you lack knowledge that display it loudly
There is no such thing as 2/3 majority.

What is required is 25 % in 2/3 of 36 states = 25 % of the votes in 24 states

omonnakoda:
That is the way alll Nigerians feel about the Ibo. The ibo man does not know how to humble himself and woo others.Rather is boastful and arrogant.Last week we heard how Abokis control oil blocks.See how long they hid it if it is true.The Ibo man would shout from the roof tops about how that is proof of his superior business acumen and it is of course on merit.. Ibo men tell others we are the best this best that ,Nigerians are fed up to the back teeth of that.Sadly you guys do NOT get it and so just continue.
Of all the major ethnic groups you are the ones persisting with this MASSOB thing ,you need to make up your mind.

The world will not change for the Ibo man the Ibo man must change for the world to deal with the Nigerian reality as it really is and not how he imagines it is or should be .Until then keep dreaming

funshint: It will be suicidal 4 Rochas to vie as Vice-president because he has not fully consolidated his stance politically. And don't 4get dat Oshiomole's tenure won't expire until 2016 lest he decides 2 step down as Governor of Edo state. I think d best candidate 4 d Vice-president would be Fashola of Lagos state because he has already proved his worth beyond reasonable doubt as a performer, technocrat and sum1 who could be trusted by all. Even if he's not d president hvin such a personality in d cabinet is a huge plus even if d president is "dumb". And as 4 d Presidency we can hv a popular Northern xtain who will be "Northernically" accepted. Thus we have a Christain North/Muslim South Ticket. Perfect!!!

Eziachi:
And among the political stance he has to consolidate, I will like to think will be to run naked seven times in your village market square and then probably you may then consider him in your official pedestal.
Probably you same kind voted for the likes of Fayose to rule a state. God help you guys.

mabcos: D middle belt are 80% with d north 4 change. Just accept it dat we need d change.

PointB: My candid advice to APC: Pick Rochas as your presidential candidate and pair him with a muslim from the North. Pitch it as strategy to re-unite the country. 8 years later power can go back to the North
.

Any other permutation hands power back to the incumbent.

TheBookWorm: Why should the North produce the next Presidential nominee?

This question has been confusing me for quite a while. The North has not shown any signs of economic progress, development or any educational progress. What right do these Northern politicians have to lead Nigeria?

If APC wants to be taken seriously that they support Nigeria's economic development, they should pick a leader who is well known throughout the country as a true leader.

I cannot think of ANY Northern politician who can lead to Nigeria to greater heights.

funshint:
Just hear 'urself; can't U̶̲̥̅̊ just make a meaningful contribution. slowpoke!

Onlytruth:

If I talk am now, dem go say Eze Ndigbo na bigot. But you spoke the truth.

TheBookWorm:

I am highly disturbed by this "born to rule" mentality that seems to be prevalent in the North.

No one has yet to articulate a reason why a Northern politician should be a presidential nominee for any party. They have not earned that right.

APC should not be taken serious if they do not have Governor Fashola as the flag bearer. It is simply an insult to Governor Fashola, Oshiomhole and Okorocha to be "tipped" as VP nominees.

It is either Governor Fashola aka "Eko oni baje o!" or President Jonathan.

TheBookWorm:

I am highly disturbed by this "born to rule" mentality that seems to be prevalent in the North.

No one has yet to articulate a reason why a Northern politician should be a presidential nominee for any party. They have not earned that right.

APC should not be taken serious if they do not have Governor Fashola as the flag bearer. It is simply an insult to Governor Fashola, Oshiomhole and Okorocha to be "tipped" as VP nominees.

It is either Governor Fashola aka "Eko oni baje o!" or President Jonathan.

ndu_chucks: You people are a tad hypocritical. If you apply your own standard to PDP, you will need to replace GEJ because we all know that he is not the best man for the job among PDP members.