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8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Hade4larin: 6:35pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
The continent of Africa is consistently known for its negativity, the leadership situation of the continent is no difference from the torrent of challenges militating against it. In the West, leaders are elected for a term of office and after the expiration, he simply pack his bags and go. But there are Leaders in Africa that disagrees with such mantra. Why would a leader rather want to die in office than leave honorably even in midst of clamor for them to call it a day. I thought Mandela exited after just one term? Let’s take a peep in the category of leaders that see Mandela as alien. They are in descending order. 8. IDRISS DEBY OF CHAD The Chadian leader who assumed office in 1990 after he took power through a rebellion against Hussene Habre and has since survived several rebellions of his own. With the people of Chad crying fowls, it seems the President have other ideas. After winning elections, in 2003 he abolished term limit to perpetuate himself in office. 7. ABDULAZEEZ BOUTELFLIKA OF ALGERIA How can a president whom had experienced several heart attacks still want to remain in office? He even campaigned and won the 2014 Presidential election and was sworn in on wheel chair. Before the election, he was not seen in public for 3years. This 77years leader with the antecedents regarding his health would definitely die in office. He reportedly had stroke just few weeks ago. In 2012, he surpassed Houari Bounmedienne as Algerian longest serving president. 6. JOSE EDUARDO DOS SANTOS OF ANGOLA This 71-year-old came into the Angolan Presidency in 1979 and since, he has been basking in the euphoria of office. With 35 years in power, the question is, what else does this man want in the presidency? It is rumored that he is grooming his son to succeed him in as President. Since 1979, he has worked with 8 Prime Ministers including one of his Sons. Elections in Angola are always at the beck and call of President Dos Santos. 5. BLAISE COMPAORE OF BURKINA FASO This Burkinabe politician who upstaged his best friend and former head of state, Thomas Sankara through the barrel of the gun in 1987. Since then he has manipulated his way to remain office. After having been in office for 27 years, one begin to wonder what else does he have up his sleeve to give to the teeming Burkinabes clamoring for development. With Burkina Faso constantly being ranked as one of the poorest Nations in the world, one would suggest for the exit of Mr Compaore. 4. PAUL BIYA OF CAMEROUN Many would not be surprised that President Biya is still in office after assuming seat of power in 1982. He is known to be undemocratic. Biya has presided over 7 Prime Ministers during his reign as President. Paul Biya introduced political reforms within the context of a single-party system in the 1980s and he since consolidated power. He has won more than 6 terms as President. Can you beat that? 3. OMAR AL BASHIR OF SUDAN This 70-year-old Sudanese politician came on board in 1989, and he had since remained in office amid general outcry for in him to stand down. In 2008, he was issued an arrest warrant by the International criminal court for crime against humanity, genocide and war crimes. Bashir, alongside his counterpart in South Sudan were engulfed in bitter struggle until the emergence of South Sudan in 2011. Though the West awaits his extradition for trial, this erstwhile Soldier surely has other plans up his sleeves. 2. YOWERI MUSEVENI OF UGANDA This Ugandan former war-lord has been in office for as 28 years having taking the seat of power in 1986. He has worked with 4 vice presidents and 5 Prime ministers. The 64-year- old leader said he does not care about democracy. He is one of those leaders known to manipulating the constitution in other to remain in office. The opposition in Uganda is constantly hounded for speaking against the regime of Museveni. How long will he stay in office? 1. ROBERT MUGABE OF ZIMBABWE Yes, this is the master of all the sit tight leaders in Africa. The 90-year-old leader is the only President the people of Zimbabwe have known because he came in after Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. With Zimbabwe’s economy in turmoil and the currency valueless, the people of Zimbabwe deserved a better leader. Even with the Western world abolishing aids and grants to persuade Mugabe to leave office, the old man is maintaining the status quo. He perceives the West as Imperialists. The people of Zimbabwe must wake up or else doom days are here. Nonagenarian as president? Did I hear "God forbid"? |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by fairheven: 6:46pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
Hade4larin: The continent of Africa is consistently known for its negativity, the leadership situation of the continent is no difference from the torrent of challenges militating against it. In the West, leaders are elected for a term of office and after the expiration, he simply pack his bags and go.More than 80% of African leaders wud gladly die in power.so this ur list na small tin.som1 rightly commented a few years back. that "in Africa u don't have leaders and followers,but wt u have are RULERS AND SUBJECTS" the guy in Eritria is actually the worst depot. |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Nobody: 7:08pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
African leaders and sit-tight. Some that relinquish power will stiil want to call the shots outside office. In Nigeria, no leader can do a Sit tight... Babaginda wanted to try it, he was forced out Abacha wanted to test the waters, he was killed Obasanjo wanted to smuggle it thru 3rd term, he was defeated. 1 Like |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by technophile(m): 7:32pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
not gud enough |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by stinggy(m): 7:44pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
So where is GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN until you include him, your list is invalid 5 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by aluunoble: 7:47pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
Born to rule mentality and die while ruling mentality is so dangerous! |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by DjAndroid: 7:58pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
And That of Equatorial Guinea. |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Faun(m): 8:17pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
stinggy: So where is GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN He won't add him until he's added your old fart Muhammadu Buhari - the 71 year old almajiri who doesn't want to respect his age and understand that the country has far moved on from his caveman style of leadership. The same perennial loser who has been vying for the presidential seat since before I even started growing pubic hair, and still getting punked at the polls. He promised to let it go and retire like a humble statesman, but his desperation has led him into coming back for another round of presidential humiliation. Tell me how that compares to GEJ. Don't worry. I'll wait. 10 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by stinggy(m): 8:20pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
Faun: you got the whole point wrong man. the list is about leaders on seat, not the ones aspiring, you dig? |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Smartsyn(m): 8:21pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
One place i know this can never happen is Nigeria, even Obasanjo couldn't go through with his 3rd term agenda talk more of life presidency. Na through bluetooth they go use kill you if wan try am here. 1 Like |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Faun(m): 8:28pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
stinggy: In that case, I'll still go ahead to stress that Goodluck Jonathan deserves no spot there. The man is contesting for his second term like he rightfully should, and it's not his fault Yar'Adua died halfway into his tenure, neither is it his fault the born-to-rule rag-heads in the North are yet to come to grips with the reality that the rest of the country has woken up. Ain't seen Goodluck trying to rewrite the constitution like Obasanjo for his own political benefit. His second term is his right; and if he so pleases, he can damn well exercise it. The born-to-rule howlers can secede and join their brothers in Chad if they don't like the truth. They can rule for life from there. 5 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Nobody: 8:47pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
ISSA HAYATOU. He is the CAF president. He assumed office on 10th of March, 1988. 6 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by christejames(m): 11:04pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
Power drunk!!! |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by pussyeater(m): 2:48am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Where is Blatter on the list! FIFA President 2 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by nairalife2013(m): 3:56am On Jul 26, 2014 |
stinggy:u got it wrong first and angered d guy who had to rejoin with harder words! Op was talking abt overstaying in governanance and goodluck has only done one term and has not even declared for a second yet and u asked d op to include him by force cos u are blinded by hate. Always say and do d right thing befor u get insults and curses dat u dont deserve. U expected to get away with it but u were wrong and u have become a lesson to others with malicious mind. 1 Like |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by ibrahym47(m): 4:29am On Jul 26, 2014 |
stinggy: So where is GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHANgo get life fool 2 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Rossikki: 4:53am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Hade4larin: Go and study the Zimbabwean situation properly before parroting your bullshiit BBC propaganda here. In Zimbabwe, the ''doom days'' caused by western sanctions, are well and truly behind them as they now live in a far more equitable society in which the black majority have a stake in their land, unlike the previous situation where they were peasants and slaves on their land, with a minority white population owning 90% of the land. The land is now redistributed among the wider population, the Zimbabwean economy has survived the evil western sanctions, and the Zimbabwean majority are grateful to Bob Mugabe for giving them their country back. |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by ibrahym47(m): 5:03am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Faun:u haven't say anything meaningful either 2 Likes |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by ibrahym47(m): 5:08am On Jul 26, 2014 |
nairalife2013: u got it wrong first and angered d guy who had to rejoin with harder words! Op was talking abt overstaying in governanance and goodluck has only done one term and has not even declared for a second yet and u asked d op to include him by force cos u are blinded by hate. Always say and do d right thing befor u get insults and curses dat u dont deserve. U expected to get away with it but u were wrong and u have become a lesson to others with malicious mind.#thumbs up# I love this one bro. |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by stinggy(m): 6:24am On Jul 26, 2014 |
nairalife2013: u got it wrong first and angered d guy who had to rejoin with harder words! Op was talking abt overstaying in governanance and goodluck has only done one term and has not even declared for a second yet and u asked d op to include him by force cos u are blinded by hate. Always say and do d right thing befor u get insults and curses dat u dont deserve. U expected to get away with it but u were wrong and u have become a lesson to others with malicious mind. funny enough no one noticed the 'tongue out' smiley I used from the first post. what does it mean to you guys well, I did pull the buttons on your head. 1 Like |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by TonySpike: 6:54am On Jul 26, 2014 |
Rossikki: Yes, Zimbabwe is very prosperous these days and that's why we have over 2.5 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa alone. No thanks to the Great Robert Mugabe! Rossikki, when will you ever be realistic? 1 Like |
Re: 8 African Presidents Who Wants To Die On Their Seats! by Nobody: 5:20pm On Jul 26, 2014 |
TonySpike:DON'T MIND HIM.ACCORDING TO HIM THE COUNTRY IS SO WONDERFUL THAT THE PEOPLE ARE LEAVING IN DROVES |
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