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Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 3:10pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
Rigged: An election in which I or my preferred candidate lost. Free and Fair: An election in which I or my preferred candidate won. |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by black247: 3:12pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
noblezone: Haha. Hopefully this thread keeps going, or you turn this into an article or book! |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 3:37pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
Politician: One whose occupation is having a share from government resources either by being in elected position or getting his own person elected or working hard for either of the two. Politics: The art of lying, cheating, maiming, looting, kidnapping or killing just to make sure I myself or my own person gets into government. Government: A group of people who "owns" the town, LGA, State or Country. The rest of the people are losers who must wait for their "turn". 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by okunboy: 3:59pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
STEP-DOWN: To relinquish power or authority or position to a successor and never come back STEP-ASIDE: To relinquish power or authority or position in the hope to hijack it back in the nearest future ELECTION: To organize campaigns to deceive some 'mugus' for support, using some praise singers (like saTANoid) in other to get or retain a position. CORRUPTION: This is not a stealing but a mere stealing 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:33pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
Opposition: A default "bring him own" position which politicians (please, see Politician) take whenever someone at a higher authority is frustrating their ambition. Good Government: When I have a stake, directly or indirectly. Bad Government: When I have no stake, directly or indirectly. |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by chinwike2(m): 4:35pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
Add GAME CHANGER abeg |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by chinwike2(m): 4:35pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
On what page am i on now ? |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:35pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
noblezone:Is that the meaning? |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:40pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
berem: It is called "Nigerian Political Dictionary". These meanings are not English meanings. They are simply trying to mirror the minds of our so called politicians. By the way, see "Politician" |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:41pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
chinwike2: Why not to justice to it? |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by chinwike2(m): 4:47pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
noblezone:OK. GAME CHANGER = Adamu mu'azu + Oga Jona minus oyegun |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:47pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
Justice: When a tribunal or a court delivers an electoral case in my favour. Injustice: When a tribunal or a court delivers an electoral case against me. Propaganda: Any comment or news item that is not favorable to me or my political associates. |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 4:51pm On Oct 22, 2014 |
chinwike2: Your definition will not stand the test of time. Game Changer: Any political action that I see as an advantage to our camp; like when a politician in an opposing camp, cross carpets to my own camp. |
Re: Nigerian Political Dictionary by Nobody: 5:16pm On Oct 23, 2014 |
National Assembly: An assembly of Politicians and "wards" of politicians where the formula for sharing the National cake among the politicians is formulated. (Ref: See Politician) The Executive: Those whose duty it is to share the National Cake among the politicians. (Ref: See Politician) The Judiciary: Those whose duty it is to protect the interests of the highest bidders among the politicians. (Ref: See Politician) |
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