Bola Tinubu ignorant, mischievous

By DOYIN OKUPE on 14/10/2013




It is heart-warming that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally made seeming a volte-face on his initial opposition to the convocation of a National Dialogue/Conference by President Goodluck Jonathan in his October 1st National Broadcast.

It is obvious that his initial reaction on arrival from overseas medical trip was not well-thought out and was roundly opposed, rejected and condemned by a clear majority of the Nigerian people, in particular, the authentic Yoruba leadership in the South West.

It is therefore crystal clear and unarguable that whatever position the APC Leader holds on the issue of the National Conference does not represent the views of the majority of Yoruba people in the South West.

In his initial reaction, Senator Bola Tinubu rejected the National Dialogue outrightly and called it a “Greek Gift”, diversionary and an act of public deception, which according to him was also ill timed because of the supposed closeness to the forthcoming 2015 Elections.

His assertion that there is an ulterior motive for the conference is purely conjectural and speculative; and has no foundation in any reasoning or logic. The onus is heavily on him to prove this; hence we will not dwell too much on this unjustifiable conclusion.

We wish to state categorically that President Goodluck Jonathan has shown convincingly that he is a credible, reliable and capable leader by his unprecedented achievements in such a short space of time. He most certainly does not flip flop as the opposition politician insinuates.

President Jonathan promised to embark on electoral reforms with the sole aim of giving Nigerians the full value of credible elections.

It will be recalled that the very first general elections under the watch of President Jonathan was adjudged by both local and international observers including leaders of foreign nations such as America, Britain and France, as being one of the best ever in Nigerian history. This fact is further confirmed by a monumental reduction of almost 70% of litigations arising from the conduct of elections in Nigeria.

Another pointer to his commitment in this regard are the Edo and Ondo States Governorship Elections where the President’s party PDP lost and the entire process was commended by all Nigerians including Bola Tinubu’s party, the then ACN. One therefore wonders the mischief that Bola Tinubu intended to play by the alleged non implementation of reports of the Justice Uwais committee on electoral reforms.

Therefore, contrary to Senator Tinubu’s position, Mr President has demonstrated reliability and capability in his handling of his electoral reform promise to the Nigerian people.

The President promised that he will deliver Power to the Nigerian people through a well-planned Power Roadmap. To date, all the 10 previously comatose NIPP Projects capable of adding an additional 5000 megawatts to our National Grid have been virtually completed by this administration. Two weeks ago, in order that even the most cynical of all can see and confirm that these are not political gimmicks, the Geregu NIPP Power Plant with 434 Megawatts was commissioned by the President to the admiration and appreciation of the entire citizenry and in a few weeks from now, Omotosho Plant with 450 MW will also be commissioned. Surely and steadily, Nigeria is moving towards the provision of uninterrupted power supply to the citizenry.

The seemingly impossible feat of full privatisation of the PHCN which has been on the burner since 2005 was seamlessly and transparently executed within the framework of best international practice. This is currently the largest privatisation exercise in the world today; with potential value in excess of $ 3.0 Billion US Dollars. This has been commended by financial experts and investors all over the world.

The successes in the Transportation Sector including revitalization of collapsed and abandoned Railway Networks nationwide and the establishment of new modern gauge in Abuja, Kaduna, Ajaokuta and Lagos are self-evident.

Road Infrastructure has been handled expertly and effectively. These include:

a. Benin – Ore Road

b. Kano – Maiduguri dual carriage way

c. Enugu – Port Harcourt

d. Abuja – Abaji – Lokoja

e. Apapa – Oshodi Express way

f. The 160 billion Lagos – Ibadan Expressways which is currently under reconstruction

Giant strides are also being recorded in Agriculture, Industry and Aviation.

Amazingly, Senator Bola Tinubu spoke ignorantly on the issue of the Sure-P. He ought to have been better informed rather than the shameful falsehood he tried to disseminate on the utilization of the Sure-P funds. We submit for the records, the allocation to Sure-P and the projects to which the Federal Government has applied them. These are verifiable facts.

The Federal Government receives 41% of the total Sure-P funds while all the States and Local Governments receive the remaining 59%. The utilization of the Federal Government Sure-P funds in 2012 and 2013 are stated below:

The leader of the APC should publish the total amount of money received by the APC States and the projects for which they were used for Nigerians to see who is reliable and capable and who is not.

The second question raised by Asiwaju Tinubu was the issue of the management of the Amnesty Programme. He claims this has been hijacked by some people and that it constitutes a drain-pipe to the Nation’s economy.

Nothing exposes Asiwaju Tinubu’s ignorance in matters relating to national affairs than this unsubstantiated and unsustainable criticism of the otherwise laudable programme which is being well managed and co-ordinated by the Federal Government.

Tinubu’s myopia and beclouded diatribe on this matter reveals the narrow mindedness of a local politician totally insensitive to the genuine sensibilities of other sub-nationalities within the polity. The results of the various programmes of the Amnesty Office are self-evident and have definitely impacted positively on the lives and wellbeing of the Youths and Communities in the Niger Delta Region.

Finally, the reference to the fact that Mr President is calling for a National Conference at a time when his party, the PDP seems to be having an internal crisis is plainly mischievous and dishonest.

The APC leader, as usual, is completely off target. Desperate politicians and self-seeking political leaders tend to believe that their quest for power or insatiable appetite for wealth accumulation through politics is superior to the genuine desires and innate aspiration of the ordinary Nigerians.

While the Bola Tinubus of this world focus only on the 2015 general elections, most patriotic ordinary Nigerians are more concerned with the emergence of a true united Nation, based on equity and justice to all its component parts, devoid of schisms and rancour which has made it impossible for us to benefit from the full potential of all the God-given resources of our great Nation.

Senator Tinubu in his criticism of the conference asked: “Where is the capability, where is the sincerity?” He also queried: “Will this president have the guts to implement fully all final resolutions of the conference without fear or favour?” On all these queries, we state that for the first time in the history of post-independence Nigeria, a Federal Government took a bold initiative to call for a National Conference without the obnoxious “no-go-areas” so that Nigerians can once and for all have the opportunity to address all pertinent issues regarding the polity and has also given the advisory committee freewill to determine its nature and/or structure. This is a definite demonstration of boldness and sincerity by the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Our dear Senator Tinubu wants the Yoruba Nation and indeed the people of Lagos State to believe that he is sincere in rendering public service to the state and the people, whereas he has heavily garrisoned the state political apparatus with a sizeable number of his immediate family members. Nigerians should ignore the vituperations of so called leaders who don’t see anything good in anyone or any programme except they are either in control of it or that it is tailored to satisfy their inordinate desires and greed.

Like Mr President said at the inauguration of the Advisory committee on National Conference “Let us move forward with honest conviction and patriotic courage to strengthen this Republic and get it to work better and brighter, for all of us, to the glory of God”.

•Being text of a press conference addressed today in Abuja by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe (shown in photo).

Source News Express

Source: News Express

Now the attack Lion rises up from his slumber!

pullyacap: Now the attack Lion rises up from his slumber!

the guy has been mute for a long time before now.

Some will open this thread cos of their hatred for tinubu and they will keep posting rubbish
Tinubu gave reasons why he opposed to the NC earliier... mind you this NC issue is just a plot by GEJ and his PDP not to conduct the 2015 election... tinubu also said in an interview that GEJ once said no need for NC. Am sure tinubu opposed cos he is eager to send GEJ out of aso rock with the 2015 election.

On amnesty: Tinubu’s myopia and beclouded diatribe on this matter reveals the narrow mindedness of a local politician totally insensitive to the genuine sensibilities of other sub-nationalities within the polity. - Okupe

But where has this Okupe been oh? I really missed him. Welcome back sir!

That was cold blooded response from Okupe . . .
If Alhaji Liar Mohammed should counter with his stink hole . .Lord Abati knows how to severely drill foes till they plead for mercy

Tinubu is a local champion

The flip floper on this issue is Tinubu, meanwhile make APC disciples help us answer the salient questions below

The leader of the APC should publish the total amount of money received by the APC States and the projects for which they were used for Nigerians to see who is reliable and capable and who is not

So this old fool cum attack dog is still alive..The Return of Asiwaju of Nigeria has awoken him from his perpetual abyss..we don hear ur normal rantings nah..so we aint bothered

This is what you call a smack down.

Nigerians should ignore the vituperations of so called leaders who don’t see anything good in anyone or any programme except they are either in control of it or that it is tailored to satisfy their inordinate desires and greed

The finishing was very succinct and precise

Like Abati, to expect the truth from Okupe is to expect a dead man to dance.

What has Bola Tinubu said that is unusual? That a government that discarded and worked hard to rubbish the report of committees it set up in the past can be trusted with a conference to direct the course of nationhood? Only a fool will take a mediocre leader like Okupe's oga serious on this issue. If it was a conference for sharing sapele water, I will take them serious.

We are talking of restructuring a nation where power will be reduced at the centre. Do you honestly believe President Jonadunce is willing to reduce the power held at the centre? How will he fight Amaechi then? A man intolerant of the rights of the Governors to associate through the NGF?

The joke is on all who believe his scam conference. He had the chance when he was sworn in in 2011, what did he do? He attempted a fraudulent tenure elongation bill and the very ugly Abati lied that he was not going to benefit from his scam. Now this again.

The presidency sees a political opening in the southwest. They are determined to drive a bulldozer through it. This NC has simply disabled APC plans in the southwest.

Tinubu is right as usual and the attack dog is running from pillar to post as usual defending the retardeen

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Hate or detest this okupe, he sure know how to do the dirty job for any of his paymaster! What a brilliant, well crafted response that befits the likes of Tinubu (I can't seem to pronounce this name any better). Who says opposition is not good? The national conference debate was being watered down by major media houses until Tinubu came from his overseas medical trip (of course with all the billions they claim to have spent on lagos hospitals, they know they only fit for human chickens to die there), and 'helped' to bring out the spark on the issue of NC thinking all yorubas and Nigerians are gullible to take his rubbish hook, line and sinker. Condemnation from anywhere and he used style to defend his stand. Let's bring it on!

atlwireles: The presidency sees a political opening in the southwest. They are determined to drive a bulldozer through it. This NC has simply disabled APC plans in the southwest.

Everyone knows the so-called NC is a ruse, an activity meant to distract Nigerians while GEJ and his gang continue looting...

As much as okupe isn't a saint, tinubu Has not said anything meaningful........all he's doing is speculating. He'll oppose the brightest ideas as long as they're not servicing his ego and his pocket. Love him Or loathe him, okupe spoke with FACTS,Which can be verified (use your FOI act). So tinubu and his attack dogs can either counter these facts with theirs Or STFU and give thumbs up To mister president when he does something right!!!

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As much as okupe isn't a saint, tinubu Has not said anything meaningful........all he's doing is speculating. He'll oppose the brightest ideas as long as they're not servicing his ego and his pocket. Love him Or loathe him, okupe spoke with FACTS,Which can be verified (use your FOI act). So tinubu and his attack dogs can either counter these facts with theirs Or STFU and give thumbs up To mister president when he does something right!!!

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Okupe for sure is one of those giving Tinubu a good run for his money.. I love the mesmerization!! while awaiting liar mumu to come n defense of his benefactor.

Once you start hating on somebody, everything he/she does irritates you.

I guess that's the case of APC vs PDP...

Some people be like; See T*nibu blinking his eyes frogishly... what a heck...

Another guy be like see mr P breathing with his big nostrils... Hahahahaha... Should he breath with his anus?

Some guys be like see how mr B*har* be eating sallah ram meat making his jaw longer shouting: Somebody heeeeeeelp! Where should he move while eating.

Well as for me, if you hate on somebody I dislike, automatically, we re friends.

If only these our politicians were wrestlers. We 4 see good fight.

Bar'ka da sallah nlanders.

pullyacap: Now the attack Lion rises up from his slumber!

ya to send d lykes of jaguda local champion tinubu to d cleaners

This is a very articulated article,really love it.Not a fan though

pullyacap: Now the attack Lion rises up from his slumber!

ya to send d lykes of jaguda local champion tinubu to d cleaners

jmaine:

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Who remembers genaro(sic) gatuso??
Okupe reminds me of him.
Dude gets all grimey and gully.

Not like I support what he or abati get up to. but heck, they sure know how to tackle hard

gregg2: Is Okupe lying about the following roads? People who live along these areas should confirm.

a. Benin – Ore Road (agree with Okupe 100%. That road is about one of the best roads in Nigeria currently)

b. Kano – Maiduguri dual carriage way (I don't know this road)

c. Enugu – Port Harcourt (Used it last long ago before GEJ became president)

d. Abuja – Abaji – Lokoja (Used it last in 2011. Quality of work was superb and work was progressing steadily with several flyovers and pedestrian bridges expecially around Giri, Gwagwalada and Abaji)

e. Apapa – Oshodi Express way (Quality of work is superb and progressing steadily)

f. The 160 billion Lagos – Ibadan Expressways which is currently under reconstruction (Haven't been to Ibadan recently so don't know about RCC's part from Shagamu to Ibadan but the Julius Berger part Lagos to Shagamu work has started in earnest between Shagamu and Redeem camp)

With the exception of Lagos-Ibadan-shagamu road which I haven't travelled through in about 2 years now, I can attest to the other roads mentioned by Okupe. Benin-Ore axis is masterpiece but can't say much about Ore- Shagamu but learnt it's almost complete now. Abuja-Lokoja has seen a renewed commitment and it maybe commissioned next year after successive govts couldn't revive it. Enugu Portharcourt was a shame of a nation but the road is in a very top shape as a trunk A road. The Kano-Maiduguri dualization is complete etc.

My people say history is very pregnant.....I look forward to seeing OKUPE when he will be forced to eat humble pie when events finally unfold and Tinubu's position turns out to be correct. SHifting the goal posts and Machiavelian tactics to ensure a GEJ candidacy is the sole objective of this move by PDP. I do not trust them on this SNC or National conference ....

http://mobile.saharareporters.com/gallery/photonews-deplorable-state-port-harcourt-road-aba-abia-state

Here is a 25th Sept photo report on Okupe's Enugu PH road.

Like I said, to expect the truth from Okupe is to expect a dead man to dance.

Has anybody noticed that part of doyin okupe's teeth is rotten. It must be due to the massive amount of lies coming out of that mouth daily.

ballabriggs: http://mobile.saharareporters.com/gallery/photonews-deplorable-state-port-harcourt-road-aba-abia-state

Here is a 25th Sept photo report on Okupe's Enugu PH road.

Like I said, to expect the truth from Okupe is to expect a dead man to dance.

http://leadership.ng/nga/articles/49181/2013/03/05/jolly_ride_enuguportharcourt_expressway.html

I hope you know there is a difference between Portharcourt road in Aba and Enugu/Portharcourt Expressway.

atlwireles:


http://leadership.ng/nga/articles/49181/2013/03/05/jolly_ride_enuguportharcourt_expressway.html

I hope you know there is a difference between Portharcourt road in Aba and Enugu/Portharcourt Expressway.

PH Enugu, Enugu Umuahia and Aba PH is the long stretch.

That Okupe a dead man expects one to believe his rubbish says a lot about him.

ballabriggs: http://mobile.saharareporters.com/gallery/photonews-deplorable-state-port-harcourt-road-aba-abia-state

Here is a 25th Sept photo report on Okupe's Enugu PH road.

Like I said, to expect the truth from Okupe is to expect a dead man to dance.

Now this makes me to ask if you are truly Igbo like you claim..that you don't know the difference between Portharcourt road in aba and Enugu-Portharcourt expressway which is a major dual carriage way in south eastern Nigeria puts that claim under intense scrutiny