I was just pondering on this issue and I need to get your views. No religious issues attached, I just want to hear everyone's view since it seems Muslims have always been ruling Lagos and i heard from source that another Muslim person has been anointed for the next ACN/APC aspirant.

Its just coincidence

In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

Muslim will always rule Lagos because they are more than xtians here. We are not in Anambra.

Number is not about noise... Muslims dont make noise.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

You are the best! Anything you say on nairaland makes sense each time you contribute.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

So Muslims are better respected by both Muslims and non-Muslims?

Consumptive assumptions.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

Everybody respects governors as far as I cal tell, there is no perception of local about being a governor. Everybody wants to be the governor.

Uneccessary thread, created by an individual obviously high on local weed
Punchline: Op should smoke more weed until he attains recognition for continously and endlessly creating uneccessary threads, thereafter he should be banned from using the internet at all!

jjcbuthot: Muslim will always rule Lagos because they are more than xtians here. We are not in Anambra.

Number is not about noise... Muslims dont make noise.

Mr Man you are causing as much division as the fools who are trying to bring their backwardness to Eko, plus more importantly you are speaking untruths.

For the sake of clarity, the Christian population is undoubtedly higher than the Muslim population of Lagos and has been so since the first elected governor of Lagos, Alhaji Jakande.

If what you meant to say was that more indigenous Lagosians are Muslim, then that is quite plausible; but if you are insisting that that indigenous population of Yoruba muslims and some Northerners in Lagos outnumber the Christian Yorubas, Igbos, SS, Middlebelt and all other minorities who have now called Lagos home for about 50 years, then you are just as insincere as the original fools who started this brouhaha.

If still confused consider the last general election in Lagos where Fashola won one week in a keenly contested state election with 1.5m votes and GEJ with his Christianity fueled propaganda machine managed to get 1.3m the next week in the same Lagos in a less keenly contested election.

Why we have Muslim governors in Lagos state is because of Yoruba Christians refusing to compromise their Yorubaness, you should take their cue.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

More truth- funnily my Uncle (a muslim) is also a successful politician in Lagos and its the same experience we had in our majority Christian family with people looking down on it at first.

Op

Can you find out who was Sir Michael Otedola ?

samstradam:

More truth- funnily my Uncle (a muslim) is also a successful politician in Lagos and its the same experience we had in our majority Christian family with people looking down on it at first.

so in essence what you are saying is that muslims are more politically inclined.
so then why are muslim dominated societies generally a sh1t hole?
YOu don't need to look beyond our country for proof. You still don't need to look beyond our continent for more proof as well and if you want the full evidence you can look towards where you bow and pray towards 5 times daily.

Finally, I consider mohammed more of a power hungry robbing pedophile than a prophet.

soledayo: I was just pondering on this issue and I need to get your views. No religious issues attached, I just want to hear everyone's view since it seems Muslims have always been ruling Lagos and i heard from source that another Muslim person has been anointed for the next ACN/APC aspirant.

Some of our past governors are Christians and it makes no difference to us Christians or Muslims because we don't love or fight based on our different religions and our bond, togetherness and state of being transcends religion.

Only cavemen, illiterates, lack of worldly views and exposure base leadership and public administration on religion especially since religion has nothing to do with competency and capacity to do any job and a good example is our dullard and grossly incompetent current Christian president.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

U have a point here....& for the guy talking shit about muslin population being higher than Christian, should have his head examined before it's too late

dayokanu: Op

Can you find out who was Sir Michael Otedola ?

brother ur very right,but maybe d op meant elected governors

Pvt. Parts:

so in essence what you are saying is that muslims are more politically inclined.
so then why are muslim dominated societies generally a sh1t hole?
YOu don't need to look beyond our country for proof. You still don't need to look beyond our continent for more proof as well and if you want the full evidence you can look towards where you bow and pray towards 5 times daily.

Finally, I consider mohammed more of a power hungry robbing pedophile than a prophet.

guy, no explode ooo.
what has mohammed(pbuh) got to do with this topic now,

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

What kind of theory is this? Did you test your assumptions at all? Can this 'theory' be stretched?

What's your theory on places like Ekiti, Edo, Ondo and Rivers where they've always had Christian governors? Mind you, there are also indigenous muslims in the first 3 states.

Do you also realize that Michael Otedola was once a civilian governor in Lagos state?

Let's go to Oyo. Do you recall that Bola Ige, Kolapo Ishola, Olunloyo and Akala (all Christians) were once governors and politicians like Akinloye and Akinjide (all christians) were pre-eminent and respected?

What do you make of Osun politicians like Ebenezer Babatope, Iyiola Omisore, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, SM Afolabi, Bola Ige, Etteh etc who were all Christians? Were/are they members of Celestial or Cherubim church as postulated by you?

What of Awolowo himself and Samuel Ladoke Akintola? What of TOS Benson?

You stated that in pentecostal churches'u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language' yet Pastor Adeboye speaks/preaches in Yoruba in his Church. Eh?

This your 'theory' get as e be o! If you don't know the exact reasons for a particular trend I think you should simply say so or not say anything rather than come up with some funny explanations.

soledayo: I was just pondering on this issue and I need to get your views. No religious issues attached, I just want to hear everyone's view since it seems Muslims have always been ruling Lagos and i heard from source that another Muslim person has been anointed for the next ACN/APC aspirant.

Your premise is wrong. You didn't ponder deeply. Muslims have not 'always' ruled Lagos. What of Mobolaji Johnson, Otedola and Oyinlola?

In a country where it's the indigenes that largely aspire/contest for political positions across the states in Nigeria, the religious composition of such indigenes reflect in the number of political office contestants and winners. Lagos indigenes are largely muslims and this is reflected in the religious leanings of the office holders.

By the time (if) Nigeria or Lagos gets to a point whereby non-indigenes can freely aspire to elective positions, this may no longer be an issue in Lagos or Rivers.

However, let's focus less on divisive issues and concentrate on who can DELIVER regardless of whether he's a Muslim, Christian or Babalawo.

Well, how come no one is asking for a babalawo to become the governor in Lagos?

So far the better candidates have been Muslims. When a good Christian comes along, he'll be voted for.

Pukkah:


What kind of theory is this? Did you test your assumptions at all? Can this 'theory' be stretched?

What's your theory on places like Ekiti, Edo, Ondo and Rivers where they've always had Christian governors? Mind you, there are also indigenous muslims in the first 3 states.

Do you also realize that Michael Otedola was once a civilian governor in Lagos state?

Let's go to Oyo. Do you recall that Bola Ige, Kolapo Ishola, Olunloyo and Akala (all Christians) were once governors and politicians like Akinloye and Akinjide (all christians) were pre-eminent and respected?

What do you make of Osun politicians like Ebenezer Babatope, Iyiola Omisore, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, SM Afolabi, Bola Ige, Etteh etc who were all Christians? Were/are they members of Celestial or Cherubim church as postulated by you?

What of Awolowo himself and Samuel Ladoke Akintola? What of TOS Benson?

You stated that 'u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language' yet Pastor Adeboye speaks/preaches in Yoruba in his Church. Eh?

This your 'theory' get as e be o! If you don't know the exact reasons for a particular trend I think you should simply say so or not say anything rather than come up with some funny explanations.

Dude is as ignorant as they come

nedu2000: Its just coincidence

. Seconded

Uyi Iredia: So far the better candidates have been Muslims. When a good Christian comes along, he'll be voted for.

I felt Jimi Agbaje had some good ideas when he contested against Fashola. And he has since disappeared from d political scene. But then again i was younger and more naive at d time, so wat did i even know then sef

OLU FRED IS A CHRISTIAN.
BUT I AM LESS CONCERNED WHETHER A MUSLIM OR TRADITIONALIST HEADS LAGOS.
WHAT MATTERS IS MAKING PEOPLE LIVE QUALITY LIFE.
TAKING ALL LAGOSIAN FROM 1-DOLLAR-A-DAY TO MINIMUM OF 50-DOLLARS-A-DAY.

OR WHAT DID MICHEAL OTEDOLA DID WITH HIS ANGELIC NAME?

NIGERIANS, E MAA FI EEPA SILE PA LAPALAPA.

LAGOS, WE NEED WHO WILL MAKE YOU BETTER.

Olaolufred: OLU FRED IS A CHRISTIAN.
BUT I AM LESS CONCERNED WHETHER A MUSLIM OR TRADITIONALIST HEADS LAGOS.
WHAT MATTERS IS MAKING PEOPLE LIVE QUALITY LIFE.
TAKING ALL LAGOSIAN FROM 1-DOLLAR-A-DAY TO MINIMUM OF 50-DOLLARS-A-DAY.

OR WHAT DID MICHEAL OTEDOLA DID WITH HIS ANGELIC NAME?

NIGERIANS, E MAA FI EEPA SILE PA LAPALAPA.

LAGOS, WE NEED WHO WILL MAKE YOU BETTER.

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so in essence what you are saying is that muslims are more politically inclined.
so then why are muslim dominated societies generally a sh1t hole?
YOu don't need to look beyond our country for proof. You still don't need to look beyond our continent for more proof as well and if you want the full evidence you can look towards where you bow and pray towards 5 times daily.

Finally, I consider mohammed more of a power hungry robbing pedophile than a prophet.

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I always respect ur opinion on issues on nairaland, but your statement above tell more about u. Pls u need to apologize to the muslims and don't 4get the op was jt asking a question not attacking a religion.
Thank you.

nedu2000: brother ur very right,but maybe d op meant elected governors

Was Michael Otedola not elected?

Pvt. Parts:

so in essence what you are saying is that muslims are more politically inclined.
so then why are muslim dominated societies generally a sh1t hole?
YOu don't need to look beyond our country for proof. You still don't need to look beyond our continent for more proof as well and if you want the full evidence you can look towards where you bow and pray towards 5 times daily.

Finally, I consider mohammed more of a power hungry robbing pedophile than a prophet.

Grow up boy. What has Mohammed got to do with the topic? Mschewww

On one hand it looks like it just happens, there's really nothing to it. On the other hand I guess it's all part of the bad politics we play.

Pukkah:


What kind of theory is this? Did you test your assumptions at all? Can this 'theory' be stretched?

What's your theory on places like Ekiti, Edo, Ondo and Rivers where they've always had Christian governors? Mind you, there are also indigenous muslims in the first 3 states.

Do you also realize that Michael Otedola was once a civilian governor in Lagos state?

Let's go to Oyo. Do you recall that Bola Ige, Kolapo Ishola, Olunloyo and Akala (all Christians) were once governors and politicians like Akinloye and Akinjide (all christians) were pre-eminent and respected?

What do you make of Osun politicians like Ebenezer Babatope, Iyiola Omisore, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, SM Afolabi, Bola Ige, Etteh etc who were all Christians? Were/are they members of Celestial or Cherubim church as postulated by you?

What of Awolowo himself and Samuel Ladoke Akintola? What of TOS Benson?

You stated that in pentecostal churches'u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language' yet Pastor Adeboye speaks/preaches in Yoruba in his Church. Eh?

This your 'theory' get as e be o! If you don't know the exact reasons for a particular trend I think you should simply say so or not say anything rather than come up with some funny explanations.

You need to understand the OP well I guess he saw something before he brought this thought of his to Nairaland. During ur leisure I want you to google search this; #abujadeclaration1989 all spaced please in the search tab. And see what's going on that we never knew.

99cent: In Nigerian Christianity, high rank and success is measured by how western you are ex. impeccable English, flashy cars and clothes, high western education and professional jobs etc. Where as in Islam, community leaders are more respected and valued rather than how flashy your car is.

In a christian church like RCCG, winners chapel etc, you will not be congratulated for being the local government chairman or a local politician. instead, the most respected persons in lagos churches are doctors, lawyers, federal officials etc.

In mosques on the other hand, local politicians are more valued. If you go to a mosque, the most respected members there are local govt chairpersons, local businessmen and women, mayor, community leaders etc.

so muslims are more motivated/ incentivized to involve themselves in local politics than christians.
if a christian did it, he might be accused of being illiterate or too local.

I know this because my uncle (christian) is a local politician and he is more respected by his muslim friends. most of his christian friends do not give him the same respect. they value more professional, western style successes. like doctors and lawyers.
the only exception to this are churches like Celestial church/ cherubim and seraphim etc. they have similar attitude in terms of respect for "local-ness" as muslims.

in pentecostal churches, u will be respected for not knowing how to speak ur native language or for wearing western clothes exclusively. where as in islam, that will be shameful.

Hypocrisy at peak , how many imaams do you see with private jets?? do you think the mosque is a business center like your churches , BE EDUCATED THE MOSQUE IS JUST A PLACE WHERE MUSLIMS GATHER AROUND AND PRAY FOR AT LEAST 10MINUTES , the Imam is in front and also there are no PARTICULAR OR PERMANENT MEMBERS OF A MOSQUE so it is highly impossible for an Imam to know everybody praying in the mosque?? , How dare you even claim such when your pastors are known for milking their followers dry in the name of tithes , When we muslims gather to pray the poor might be infront while the rich at the very back and we all end up doing the same acts and living so get your facts right sir

it is time for a muslim-muslim ticket in lagos.

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