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Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 1:53pm On Jul 13, 2014
An air of uncertainty shrouds the political future of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), whose controversial ministerial ambition was finally nipped in the bud during the week.

Based on his closeness with President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while serving as governor, Obi was earlier tipped to replace Princess Stella Oduah, who resigned as Aviation Minister in February this year.

Obi’s ministerial ambition was further boosted about two weeks ago when the Chairman of Anambra PDP, Ken Emeakayi, forwarded his name to the President as the party’s choice for the ministerial position.

But, the former governor’s hope was dashed on Thursday, when the President forwarded a letter to the Senate, nominating the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Osita Chidoka, as Aviation Minister.

Chidoka’s nomination was received with surprise in Anambra State, as it was widely believed that the President Jonathan would go for Obi, based on the recommendation of the Anambra PDP Chairman, who allegedly worked in concert with the National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metu, who hails from the state.

Informed sources however revealed to Sunday Independent that the President rejected Obi to avoid a confrontation with Anambra PDP bigwigs, who dissociated themselves from the nomination of the former governor.

It was gathered that as soon as the President received the letter from Emeakayi nominating Obi, he consulted Emeka Offor, a big PDP financier in Anambra, who allegedly said that nobody told him about it.

The president consulted Prince Arthur Eze and Senator Andy Uba and they also distanced themselves from the letter nominating Obi.

The President further extended his consultation to the National Chairman of PDP, Adamu Mu’azu, who also replied that he was not aware of Obi’s nomination.

Mu’azu reportedly told the President that he still stands by his position not to recognise Emeakayi as Anambra PDP chairman until he withdraws all the suits he filed against the party in court.

Our sources further revealed that after the consultations, Jonathan concluded that it was not safe for him to appoint Obi as it could sour his cozy relationship between these key Anambra PDP stakeholders, who are vital to his second term ambition.

The President therefore nominated Chidoka, who has remained a loyal member of PDP over the years.

Sunday Independent also gathered that the said Anambra PDP bigwigs felt betrayed by the conduct of Emeakayi and have resolved to do everything possible to remove him from office as soon as possible.

But, when our correspondent contacted Emeakayi, he refused to comment, saying he would not join issues with anonymous people.

“Who are the PDP bigwigs you talked about? Tell me who talked to you so that I will reply.

“Please I don’t join issues with anonymous people”, the Anambra PDP Chairman said.

http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/07/uncertainty-beclouds-obis-political-future/
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 1:56pm On Jul 13, 2014
It would have been a travesty for Peter obi to be appointed to represent Anambra after all his antecedents in the state. Thumbs up Anambra PDP bigwigs, GEJ till Buhari converts to Christianity cheesy cheesy

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by konjakonja(m): 2:02pm On Jul 13, 2014
I thought Mr Peter Obi had retired from politics?

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Nobody: 2:09pm On Jul 13, 2014
konjakonja: I thought Mr Peter Obi had retired from politics?

Active politics !!!

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by konjakonja(m): 2:34pm On Jul 13, 2014
matify:

Active politics !!!
Yes,I read it on this platform few months ago
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by aryzgreat: 2:49pm On Jul 13, 2014
FreeGlobe: It would have been a travesty for Peter obi to be appointed to represent Anambra after all his antecedents in the state. Thumbs up Anambra PDP bigwigs, GEJ till Buhari converts to Christianity cheesy cheesy

Why are u fixated on Mr peter obi? Did he sack ur mother?

Dude, even when Peter Obi has left office, u still antagonise him. Too bad.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by mimima(f): 3:02pm On Jul 13, 2014
Interesting,Obi should pack well.
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Nobody: 3:09pm On Jul 13, 2014
3 musketeers of Arthur Eze, Emeka Offor, Andy Uba thank God this three evilmen are against Obi in Anambra State and Obi's man is holding sway as the CEO, lol that means Anambra have been liberated completely, abeg let the enemity last till Sultan of Sokoto endorse Guiness stout.

Anambra's gains, Nigerian's pains
More reasons to be a proud Onye Anambra once again.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Silenzer(m): 3:10pm On Jul 13, 2014
If Peter Obi wants to be Minister, not even the so called wannabe big wigs can stop him. There is a Bigger plan.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 3:19pm On Jul 13, 2014
Silenzer: If Peter Obi wants to be Minister, not even the so called wannabe big wigs can stop him. There is a Bigger plan.
Yes, peter obi wants to be minister and there is no big plan

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 3:29pm On Jul 13, 2014
aryzgreat:

Why are u fixated on Mr peter obi? Did he sack ur mother?

Dude, even when Peter Obi has left office, u still antagonise him. Too bad.
u've not seen anything yet, ve not even started and you are complaining. is peter obi your father?
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Hangard: 3:31pm On Jul 13, 2014
FreeGlobe: It would have been a travesty for Peter obi to be appointed to represent Anambra after all his antecedents in the state. Thumbs up Anambra PDP bigwigs, GEJ till Buhari converts to Christianity cheesy cheesy
Obiphobia.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by NwaNimo1(m): 3:46pm On Jul 13, 2014
Peter Obi is in temporary retirement until after 2015

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by VICTORCIZA(m): 6:04pm On Jul 13, 2014
aryzgreat:

Why are u fixated on Mr peter obi? Did he sack ur mother?

Dude, even when Peter Obi has left office, u still antagonise him. Too bad.
the reason is because he supported the sore loser Ngige and you know Peter obi has been beating ngige politically in anambra.
freeglobe is an unscrupulous animal

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by gleaf: 6:28pm On Jul 13, 2014
FreeGlobe: It would have been a travesty for Peter obi to be appointed to represent Anambra after all his antecedents in the state. Thumbs up Anambra PDP bigwigs, GEJ till Buhari converts to Christianity cheesy cheesy

Freeglobe the best thing for you and your masters is to seek for psychiatirc assistance cos Obi's record and achievements is giving you guys sleepless nites! Serial losers!

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 6:49pm On Jul 13, 2014
VICTORCIZA: the reason is because he supported the sore loser Ngige and you know Peter obi has been beating ngige politically in anambra.
freeglobe is an unscrupulous animal
Ngige that beat both Peter and Dora (rip) combined in senatorial elections? If not because of peter obi running to aso rock to get rigging support we both know what would have been the outcome of the last governorship election in Anambra. As for freegblobe being whatever, God punish your useless head, jobless peter obi sycophant.Go and die fool!
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 6:51pm On Jul 13, 2014
gleaf:

Freeglobe the best thing for you and your masters is to seek for psychiatirc assistance cos Obi's record and achievements is giving you guys sleepless nites! Serial losers!
You need the advice yourself and stop quoting me with your emotions, it wont change nothing..
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 6:54pm On Jul 13, 2014
I want to know if adaobi still pays these his gang of nairaland sycophants after he has left office or they are just doing it for nothing? The fools think they can stop me cheesy cheesy
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by OdenigboAroli(m): 7:02pm On Jul 13, 2014
FreeGlobe:
Ngige that beat both Peter and Dora (rip) combined in senatorial elections? If not because of peter obi running to aso rock to get rigging support we both know what would have been the outcome of the last governorship election in Anambra. As for freegblobe being whatever, God punish your useless head, jobless peter obi sycophant.Go and die fool!

Why can't you do us all a favour and go hang your miserable life.....You and your pay master are nobody and you have been forever relegated to serial losers. Ngige is finished and he will never will an election in Anambra.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by FreeGlobe(f): 10:57pm On Jul 13, 2014
OdenigboAroli:

Why can't you do us all a favour and go hang your miserable life.....You and your pay master are nobody and you have been forever relegated to serial losers. Ngige is finished and he will never will an election in Anambra.
you really want me to do you a favor? You can wait till eternity. Peter obi has been disgraced out after all he spent to pursue this ministerial appointment. Deal with it or kill yourselve. Expect more.
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by musiwa112: 11:34pm On Jul 13, 2014
[size=18pt]who is Osita Chidoka?[/size]
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by konjakonja(m): 12:07am On Jul 14, 2014
grin He is the future president of Nigeria and would ocupy western nigeria
musiwa112: [size=18pt]who is Osita Chidoka?[/size]
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Hangard: 6:04am On Jul 14, 2014
FreeGlobe:
you really want me to do you a favor? You can wait till eternity. Peter obi has been disgraced out after all he spent to pursue this ministerial appointment. Deal with it or kill yourselve. Expect more.
Freeglobe stop hating for your life, Obi have done a lot for the people of Anambra, I know that you are just been scared of him, but that is not the way to go about it.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Hangard: 6:06am On Jul 14, 2014
musiwa112: [size=18pt]who is Osita Chidoka?[/size]
He is the newly elected President of Western Nigeria.
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Nobody: 7:22am On Jul 14, 2014
Hangard:
He is the newly elected President of Western Nigeria.

u wanna scare the dude?
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Hangard: 7:30am On Jul 14, 2014
Evergreen123:

u wanna scare the dude?
No am not scaring him, am only giving him the fact. That Musiwa tenure as the President of western Nigeria have come to an end.
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Noneroone(m): 8:39am On Jul 14, 2014
Peter Obi is now beginning to appreciate how complex the Anambra political terrain is. Riding on the back of the president (who is in another party) to achieve political glory does not make him a smarter politician. If he won election on his own, why would mere phone call from people block his ministerial ambition?
Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Silenzer(m): 9:39am On Jul 14, 2014
Don't be too naïve to believe everything you read on the NEWS, this is business.

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by Cuche: 11:37am On Jul 14, 2014
Sycophants saying that Obi never wanted that Ministerial job are gravely ignorant of the happenings.

For the records, Mr Obi made frantic efforts to get that appointment because like most of us he believed that GEJ having the Veto may not have to consult other stakeholders before nominating him. His perceived obstacle had always been the Senate and he spent a fortune trying to bribe the National assembly.

I don't know for now exactly how much he gave Olisa Metuh, Emeakayi and Co. who did their part by claiming that by consensus PDP had nominated Mr. Obi whereas there were so many dissenting voices
Some of his media representatives have been briefed as we speak to present the matter of his rejection to be as a result of his frugal nature.
My question has always been 'frugal' in what sense? He only refused to share the loots, he preferred keeping large chunks to himself. It has nothing to do with any love for Anambra State, afterall, huge sums of money ranging from LG funds, IGR, Ecological funds to parts of Fed allocations were unaccounted for during his tenure

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Re: Why Peter Obi Was Denied Ministerial Appointment By Jonathan by ojimbo(m): 1:10pm On Jul 14, 2014
OkijaAmaka: 3 musketeers of Arthur Eze, Emeka Offor, Andy Uba thank God this three evilmen are against Obi in Anambra State and Obi's man is holding sway as the CEO, lol that means Anambra have been liberated completely, abeg let the enemity last till Sultan of Sokoto endorse Guiness stout.

Anambra's gains, Nigerian's pains
More reasons to be a proud Onye Anambra once again.
i will never forgive emeka ofor, the most wicked God father ever liveth

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