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PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by 9ousky: 1:47am On Feb 01, 2015
• 'Why Buhari should participate’

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) is insisting on the participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari in a live television debate with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Director of Media and Publicity of the PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, in a statement, yesterday, in Abuja, said that the PDP was ready to attend any debate, anywhere in the country with the APC candidate even if that debate was organised by the APC’s spokesman Lai Mohammed, and the APC itself, as long as it would be televised live.

Buhari had said he would not participate in the debate being organized by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) for 14 presidential candidates and their running mates.

The APC candidate alleged bias because, according to him, the organisers of the debate were federal government agencies and parastatals.

“The decision of the APC not to participate in the debate organised by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) on the grounds of alleged bias is baseless and absurd. The decision of the APC to boycott the debate provides ample evidence of their cowardice and their unrelenting contempt for the Nigerian people,” Fani-Kayode said.

“The truth is that the electorate would like to see the presidential candidates of all the political parties square up in a television debate to answer questions on their blueprint for governance and national development.

“The PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation is interested in our candidate, President Jonathan, engaging General Buhari in a robust and lively debate so that both men can speak about issues like corruption, insurgency, the fight against terrorism and the economy all of which are areas in which Buhari has grounded his unjustifiable and mischievous attacks on our candidate.

“Since the APC is not comfortable with anyone else handling and organising the debate and since they keep alleging bias on the part of any sensible and impartial organizer, we challenge them to organise the debate themselves. As long as the debate is live and they will allow our candidate to speak his mind on all issues, without any interruption and without cutting him short, we assure them that we will attend. Our candidates-President Jonathan and his Vice President, Architect Namadi Sambo will take up the gauntlet and join issues with them anywhere in this country and at anytime as long as the Nigerian people can witness the event live and as long as it is done openly for the world to see.

“We know that they may have a few challenges with the English language; so, if they like they can even conduct the debate in vernacular: we would be prepared to pay for a translator or an interpreter just so that they could understand the proceedings. Whenever they want to organise such a debate and wherever they choose as the venue, we will be there, as long it will be televised live. This is because we believe that under any circumstances and in every situation President Goodluck Jonathan will give Buhari the thrashing of his life in any frank and open discussion about his record in public office.”

Meanwhile, Labour Party (LP), yesterday, urged Buhari to participate in the debate.
The party said Buhari’s participation in the debate will dismiss doubts on his ability to administer the nation.

In a statement by its National Secretary, Mr Kayode Ajulo, the LP pointed out that the debate would help put issues in proper perspectives, devoid of propaganda.

According to him, “the excuse given by the APC candidate that the organisers were Federal Government agencies is not tenable because INEC too by law is a Federal Government agency. It then follows that if Buhari should boycott the debate, then he ought to also boycott the election since it is being organised by a federal agency (INEC).”

The party scribe noted that the expectations of Nigerians and the international community will be dashed if Buhari should stay away from the debate. He stated that the major contenders in the election should take advantage of the debate platform to clear all doubts about issues raised against them by their opposition.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/02/pdp-wants-apc-moderated-presidential-debate/

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by braine(m): 2:09am On Feb 01, 2015
I love this game of Chess. We'll see how it'll turn out.

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by blackjack21(m): 2:11am On Feb 01, 2015
....Give him food and he will sing for you...

I wan sleep.

SAI FEBUHARI
#THE BRINGER OF RAIN.
SAI DASAFE.
grin

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by hyfr(m): 2:41am On Feb 01, 2015
FFK my nigga my nigga . This is awesome they said the debates were planned and stage managed by pdp Now go ahead and plan yours and present it. Let's see what these illiterates are gon say this time around.

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by nzeadachie: 4:40am On Feb 01, 2015
#BUHARIMUSTDEBATE, EVEN IF THE DEBATE WAS ORGANISED BY HIS WIFE GOODLUCK WILL ENGAGE HIM

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by ayukdaboss(m): 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
This FFK man is a really an attention seeker. A debate organized by Channels TV has already been organized and is scheduled for February 3rd, 2015 so what's all this noise about if not just to seek for cheap attention and expose his foolishness?? Why is GEJ, a man who ran away from the 2011 debate (because he didn't have expo) suddenly clamoring for a debate?? This fool does not know that his master is really scared of debates and might sincerely not be in support of his public rants. grin

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by speaktome(m): 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
I welcome evry Nairalander to the month of


Election!!

We should all remember that;

"Our Decision Deternines Our Direction and Destination"

Be wise nd Vote wisely!!

God Bless Me
God Bless Me
God Help my State Abia
God prosper Osun state my Base
God See Nigeria through

Amen!!

My signature; my business

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by datguru: 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
GEJ all the way!

Mods, please for the last time, if buhari wins this election BAN my moniker forever on nairaland

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Opiosko: 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
GEJ all the way

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Sijo01(f): 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
Sai GEJ!!! Haters are allowed to use
an umbrella for protection against rain/sun during
their functions

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Collynzo9: 1:33pm On Feb 01, 2015
That is the spirit!
Ebele has nothing to hide or fear, unlike Buhari!
The ChannelsTV debate is more or less an APC organised debate.
They will be defeated right at home come Tuesday.

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by moderatorr1: 1:34pm On Feb 01, 2015
offensive

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by shaboti: 1:34pm On Feb 01, 2015
Now that is confidence.. honestly GMB should be ashamed of himself, turning down a debate on some very stupïd basis. He cannot run away from this challenge if he is truly not a coward undecided

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by superior1: 1:34pm On Feb 01, 2015
[size=16pt] Debate or Not [/size]
[size=16pt]FeBuhari is a concluded deal[/size]

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by DesChyko: 1:35pm On Feb 01, 2015
It's obvious
Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Macelliot(m): 1:35pm On Feb 01, 2015
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, (GCFR, GCCAF)
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria (2010-2019).
GEJ NO SHAKING!!!

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by shaboti: 1:35pm On Feb 01, 2015
E don be for buhari grin grin

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by danduchi(m): 1:35pm On Feb 01, 2015
Click like for Buhari

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by danduchi(m): 1:36pm On Feb 01, 2015
Click like for GEJ

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Macelliot(m): 1:36pm On Feb 01, 2015
bsolo1:
A debate has already been fixed with APC/Buhari participating...why are the PDP still making noise??
No don't worry.
You were the one crying that the debate was going to take place in PDP's home, so you and your APC cohorts retreated and decided to hold the debate right in APC's home. Now the PDP aren't afraid, they didn't retreat, they have decided to come and deal APC right in their home....
So, why are you crying?

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by tundeayo2020: 1:36pm On Feb 01, 2015
click like if you are tired of politricks in Nigeria

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by emiye(m): 1:37pm On Feb 01, 2015
FFK just opens his buccal cavity and then releases whatever comes out of it, one can always notice a disconnect between his cerebrum and his mouth most of the times.

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by paycash: 1:37pm On Feb 01, 2015
Perfect arraignment I love new party new ideal.
Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by jmaine: 1:37pm On Feb 01, 2015
Now we are talking . . . . grin

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by dynamo77(m): 1:38pm On Feb 01, 2015
A neutral body should organize the debate. Not the participating parties
Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by laprince(m): 1:39pm On Feb 01, 2015
Him dey fear.

Heh fee seee Jihardist

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by hedonistic: 1:39pm On Feb 01, 2015

We know that they may have a few challenges with the English language; so, if they like they can even conduct the debate in vernacular: we would be prepared to pay for a translator or an interpreter just so that they could understand the proceedings. "


Hahahahahahahaha!

Buhari, you see your life?

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by babakaka(m): 1:39pm On Feb 01, 2015
Good moves by pdp

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by Nobody: 1:39pm On Feb 01, 2015
PDP should stop disturbing othe peace of Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians. Already the General accepted a channelsTV organised debate, they should meet us there. Leave the Press alone, Buhari shouldn't be your campaign theme

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Re: PDP Wants APC Moderated Presidential Debate by patrickmuf(m): 1:39pm On Feb 01, 2015
when the chips are down, GEJ will chicken out Ala the D'banj methodology...
PDP running from pillar to post since forever...
Certificate brouhaha failed
Boko Haram sponsor tag failed
Religious Bigot tag failed
Now they've come with another distraction 'debate' trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill
So, if it's not in a debate with Buhari, GEJ is not gonna tell Nigerians what he has in stock for us all if reelected?
Meanwhile, only Donald Duke was man enough to tell GEJ that he has failed the good people of Cross River State when he came seeking for our votes...
#iHaveDecided #iStandForChange

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