barcanista: You just hit it. The PDP and the government plus Jonathan are never sincere. They don't have the interest of the country @ heart but using "devilish tactics" to whittle down opposition with aim of continuing to exploit the treasury till "Jesus comes". The Ribadu Report that would have cleaned the subsidy mess is in one shelf, covered with dust and will soon be thrown into waste bin. They don't mean well and I don't see anybody of integrity joining their fray in the name of "government". Posterity will always reward Bisi Akande, Tinubu and GMB among others for shunning the devilish GNU of 2007 and 2011 despite the insults hurled against them. Well the time of PDP is ticking and come February, 2015 their fate will be sealed.

One thing you can't deny is that G34 that metamorphosed to PDP had noble objectives and moreover, fearless in challenging the military junta of those day.

APC has now been hijacked by the same elements and forces that rendered G34 impotent

Ngwakwe:

One thing you can't deny is that G34 that metamorphosed to PDP had noble objectives and moreover, fearless in challenging the military junta of those day.

APC has now been hijacked by the same elements and forces that rendered G34 impotent

the G34 who are they?Most of Them are men of questionable past. They were willing tools in the hands of the Military to rig 1999 election. You and I knw that APP won the SS. But the military rigged it 4 PDP. I don't know of the North though. But Obasanjo did not win 1999 election in Rivers and Bayelsa States.

For those supporting the Government of National Unity (normally it should work), but doing so under the corruption of PDP is where the problem lies. Even when Yar'Adua tried, they still wanted everyone to join PDP.

egift: For those supporting the Government of National Unity (normally it should work), but doing so under the corruption of PDP is where the problem lies. Even when Yar'Adua tried, they still wanted everyone to join PDP.

it is only "come and chop" politicians like late Ume Ezeoke and his group that will accept GNU. It is in fact a Government of One Party State.




Mynd44 why not push this to fp so we can have more contributions.

The Bokoharam we have told is different from the Yusuf group as collaborated by most political analysts.

The believe that there can be a military solution in a shortest possible time is being myopic and deceptive to say the lest.

We need a political solutions to counter agitations by various interest groups, be them terrorists, militants, separatist, labour union etc

omerta: That overzealous mynd44!
Welcome back, still.

Have you heard from obiagelli?

Obiagelli should be around, cos I used to see her peep on threads. Maybe she has activated read-only mode

barcanista: it is only "come and chop" politicians like late Ume Ezeoke and his group that will accept GNU. It is in fact a Government of One Party State.




Mynd44 why not push this to fp so we can have more contributions.

That's true.

Our stand against the so-called Government of National Unity is that it stifles democracy by compromising virile opposition which is a key ingredient of a vibrant democracy, thereby encouraging the emergence of a one-party state. It also stunts development and promotes complacency. We hope this clarification will silence those who have been peddling the lies that our party sold out to the PDP during the presidential election
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/05/acn-rejects-unity-government-warns-party-members/#sthash.oQkKD3eX.dpuf

That was Lai Mohammed in 2011. Had ACN joined PDP to form the so called GNU, there would be no APC today.

barcanista: the G34 who are they?Most of Them are men of questionable past. They were willing tools in the hands of the Military to rig 1999 election. You and I knw that APP won the SS. But the military rigged it 4 PDP. I don't know of the North though. But Obasanjo did not win 1999 election in Rivers and Bayelsa States.

You are recounting the aftermath of the hijack.

Nigeria's main problem is the defective political structure of the country, the practice of unitary system in a multi-national country. In Nigeria, the presidency is everything because whoever dominates the center dominates all. That's the simple reason why all discussions relating to 2015 have been reduced to "where the president comes from".

Government of National Unity is pointless. There is a minister from each state already. So in what specific ways would GNU help? At the end of each election cycle, there should be GNU? Restructure Nigeria into a truly federal society with more powers devolve to the regions or states and 50% of our problems might disappear.

For Boko Haram, it will take years to defeat the Yaran Malam and keep the peace. The root cause failure analysis points to illiteracy and poverty. Religion is just the fuel that drives the violence, the main ingredients are illiteracy and poverty. Boko Haram can't exist in a highly educated society where means of livelihood is not begging. The best way to handle Boko Haram is to follow the Algerian example: crush them. Equip the military, upgrade the intelligence services and create a good database for all Nigerians. Anything short of crushing boko haram is not a good strategy. Crushing does not exclude negotiations of clemency for moderate elements who volunteer germane information that's useful to the military.

Very funny, these people sha!

That jet probably belong to the thief that is making recommendation of how a sick country's sickness that his likes made sick could be cured.If he can give a detailed account how a son of a pepper seller like him could afford a private in a period of ten years or so after just being a mere governor of a state,then the problems of bokoharam will be a thing of the past.

Not being an antagonist, but all I see are paradoxes. I don't get it, his suggestions are simplistic and contradictory.

Bokon Haram huh?

Ok...

Oh For real?

Ngwakwe:

www.freedomafric.com/politics/shortest-route-solving-bokoharam-insurgency-nigeria-ahmed-tinubu-t1471.html

What's you opinion on his formula

Oh..its now bokon haram

The govt knows what to do but they're just being adamant because it's those living in abject penury that are suffering it--------what is eating the yam is in the yam

wetin man pikin no go hear about Boko Haram?

daben1: The govt knows what to do but they're just being adamant because it's those living in abject penury that are suffering it--------what is eating the yam is in the yam

Says the great govt. source...

Ngwakwe: The Bokoharam we have told is different from the Yusuf group as collaborated by most political analysts.

The believe that there can be a military solution in a shortest possible time is being myopic and deceptive to say the lest.

We need a political solutions to counter agitations by various interest groups, be them terrorists, militants, separatist, labour union etc

first there must be sincerity from the government. The political will must be there. There must be absolute open investigation of all aforementioned suspects. All military funds and equipment must be investigated to the latter. The government must also stop divisionary politics and governance. Then we all can talk....


Not forgeting that there must be free and fair polls

ProfCorruption: Nigeria's main problem is the defective political structure of the country, the practice of unitary system in a multi-national country. In Nigeria, the presidency is everything because whoever dominates the center dominates all. That's the simple reason why all discussions relating to 2015 have been reduced to "where the president comes from".

You have just captured my submissions.

The situations we presently found ourselves include gross lack of trust among our politicians resulting to unreasonable antagonism hence no particular camp can resolve this decadence and structure defects without accommodating the views of others.

barcanista: it is only "come and chop" politicians like late Ume Ezeoke and his group that will accept GNU. It is in fact a Government of One Party State.




Mynd44 why not push this to fp so we can have more contributions.

Okay he has pushed it....so what were you saying again?

It's Normal. The opposition always has all the answers.


Until they take the power.

That it is 3 points does not make it short.

egift: For those supporting the Government of National Unity (normally it should work), but doing so under the corruption of PDP is where the problem lies. Even when Yar'Adua tried, they still wanted everyone to join PDP.

I guess you are saying that STATE governors & LGA Chairmen etc on the platform of APC are not corrupt. Is that what you are really saying
Please confirm. Thanks.

The stupid margin between the rich and the poor needs an attention. We should always remember that oppression could lead to depression and a depressed man would sometimes behave like a lunatic. Dangote has said it all "Creating more jobs is the perfect solution in reducing terrorism"

if only the political discourse on this forum followed the pattern displayed on this thread...if only.

Ngwakwe:

You have just captured my submissions.

The situations we presently found ourselves include gross lack of trust among our politicians resulting to unreasonable antagonism hence no particular camp can resolve this decadence and structure defects without accommodating the views of others.

You are talking as if they are there for the people.They are their to line their pockets dubiously as always,we all know that,except those that are deceiving themselves or those making a kill from the roguery called nigerian politics.

Can somebody remind the house how much the dormant federal law makers take home as wages for doing nothing on monthly basis again.

ProfCorruption: Nigeria's main problem is the defective political structure of the country, the practice of unitary system in a multi-national country. In Nigeria, the presidency is everything because whoever dominates the center dominates all. That's the simple reason why all discussions relating to 2015 have been reduced to "where the president comes from".

Government of National Unity is pointless. There is a minister from each state already. So in what specific ways would GNU help? At the end of each election cycle, there should be GNU? Restructure Nigeria into a truly federal society with more powers devolve to the regions or states and 50% of our problems might disappear.

For Boko Haram, it will take years to defeat the Yaran Malam and keep the peace. The root cause failure analysis points to illiteracy and poverty. Religion is just the fuel that drives the violence, the main ingredients are illiteracy and poverty. Boko Haram can't exist in a highly educated society where means of livelihood is not begging. The best way to handle Boko Haram is to follow the Algerian example: crush them. Equip the military, upgrade the intelligence services and create a good database for all Nigerians. Anything short of crushing boko haram is not a good strategy. Crushing does not exclude negotiations of clemency for moderate elements who volunteer germane information that's useful to the military.

You Sir, you just captured the whole thing. I begin the wonder what sotta intelligence Agencies we have in Nigeria. ThÉre is DSS, National Intelligence Agency, Department of Military intelligence, Office of the National Security Adviser and the Police Intelligence Ùnit yet we are lacking behind and being taken by surprise. We need to reform our institutions including the military and Police force or will will continue to chase shadows.

barcanista: Ngwakwe you aren't making any tangible point. What we need is not GÑU but a ç®edible election. Nigeria'§ Presidential §ystÉms makÉs GÑU Îneffective coupled with what went on.
Let us analyse the Kenya anÐ zimbabwe situation.
1. After the Kenya election in 2008 there was violence because supporters of Raila Odinga alleged that Kibaki rigged the election. It led to death of hundreds and was leading to worse clash before the President opted for a power sharing with Odinga. Did it settle the political tension? NO!!!

what we need is G U N

Ngwakwe:

You have just captured my submissions.

The situations we presently found ourselves include gross lack of trust among our politicians resulting to unreasonable antagonism hence no particular camp can resolve this decadence and structure defects without accommodating the views of others.

What do you mean by unreasonable antagonism?

GNU, in today's Nigeria, is nothing but patronage. Conditions do not exist for such. However, GNU is useful where elections are hotly disputed and the legitimacy of the government is in question. GEJ won 2011, and as such, no need for GNU. It wasn't even a closely fought election. He had a landslide. He had a clear mandate to govern and proffer solutions to our problems. But largely, he has failed. Security has worsened, corruption is astronomical where reprobates are being rehabilitated and convicted criminal being pardoned.

ceejay80s:
what we need is G U N

Govt of National Unity, GNU not GUN

Lamour1: Apparently, he raised good points but i still see those solutions as something we must all come together to achieve irrespective of tribe, party affiliation etc.

Northerners has to go back to drawing board and sort out so many issues. Many Yorubas and igbos and other tribes engage themselves in one handwork or the other in other to make ends meet thats if their parents are not buoyant enough to sent them to school.
But up North, the reverse is the case. A gateman that makes 10k in one month ends up having four wives with minimum of 20 children with many of them as Almajiris.
I still believe that these boko boys are products of almajiri system. North should find a way to abolish that system but of course their political class use their acclaimed population for political purposes. Now the population of untrained children with not home training and lack of respect for elders has ended up hurting and hunting the north.
North is hunting and hurting the North period.

northern muslims pls... northern christians don't send their kids to almajiri school pls