Bayswater:
There is this new found vigour by the Nigerian masses, they now have a strong belief that their votes will count.

It has never happened in the history of this country.

Something must be responsible for this, I know some people will scream change but it goes beyond that.

PassingShot:
Good write up OP.

Thank you....Its good to have such words coming from a fellow Nigerian, albeit in a different political camp. It shows we still appreciate the efforts of others. Thank you!


[b]The only area I don't agree is how you think a PDP win will make Nigerians winner and make PDP sit up. If anything, a PDP win is a loss for Nigeria and will embolden PDP to continue in their usual ways.

What a PDP win will represent is a reward for failure of 16 ignoble years which is what we have done in the previous elections. Had we voted out PDP after four or eight years of OBJ's mediocre performance, perhaps an ACN presidency would have out-performed them for another four or eight years.

Do you really think a PDP win will lead to the following:

1. A serious war against corruption?
2. Discontinuation of awarding contracts to militants in the name of securing our pipelines? A constitutional responsibility of our Armed Forces?
3. Provision of adequate security to quickly dislodge insurgency whenever it rears its ugly head?
4. Accelerated provision of infrastructures?
5. Improvement in power supply?
etc., etc.

The fact that PDP has failed to even tackle one or two of these mentioned issues to national applause after 16 years at the center is enough for us Nigerians not to consider them worthy of another four years.
[/b]

I also choose to disagree with you on all these points. I need not tell thee the PDP has learned its lesson, and what else could prove that other than the recent responsible steps( though there maybe some political underpinnings) Mr.President is taking? It has learned its lesson. Only fools will resent improvement when there is obvious reasons for it.

The PDP can only get better; its got no other choice. It will NEVER allow itself get boxed to the corner like it is today.

On the other hand and as you've rightly observed, an APC win will send a strong message not only to PDP but all other parties that it is the electorates who decide who rule them. PDP as an opposition party will re-organize and be confident of winning back the presidency should APC fail to deliver the goods.

PassingShot:


Well, let's just wait, hope and pray.

barcanista:
For the first time we are looking forward to a free and fair contest. This is great for our democracy. The man responsible for this deserves commendation, appreciation and re-election. The masses in their freewill will elect President Jonathan. It is a way of telling politicians that power now reside in the masses bloc. The masses will also send strong message to failed people like Obasanjo and co that we(masses) are the true godfather and not some greedy old men. We shall return Jonathan to power!!!

dein77:


Prof Jega, and by extension, President GEJ deserves all the accolades they can get.

But more Kudos to President GEJ for creating such an atmosphere.

barcanista:
Agree with you. GEJ shall be rewarded with the votes of all Nigerians except the few disgruntled broom wavers(who are in the minority)

barcanista:
For the first time we are looking forward to a free and fair contest. This is great for our democracy. The man responsible for this deserves commendation, appreciation and re-election. The masses in their freewill will elect President Jonathan. It is a way of telling politicians that power now reside in the masses bloc. The masses will also send strong message to failed people like Obasanjo and co that we(masses) are the true godfather and not some greedy old men. We shall return Jonathan to power!!!

Bayswater:


GEJ deserves a massive applause for this but The press will not report it neither will they give GEJ kudos for it.

Do you know why?

GEJ's media handlers have not been good to the press otherwise they would have gone to town with this honest and conspicuous narrative.

barcanista:
truly, GEJ need to inject fresh blood into his media team. People that knows their onion about image making.

dein77:


I thought along these lines earlier on today. GEJ needs a more articulate and professional media team, who like you said, know their onions about image making.

barcanista:
If only he realise this

PassingShot:
Good write up OP.

The only area I don't agree is how you think a PDP win will make Nigerians winner and make PDP sit up. If anything, a PDP win is a loss for Nigeria and will embolden PDP to continue in their usual ways.

What a PDP win will represent is a reward for failure of 16 ignoble years which is what we have done in the previous elections. Had we voted out PDP after four or eight years of OBJ's mediocre performance, perhaps an ACN presidency would have out-performed them for another four or eight years.

Do you really think a PDP win will lead to the following:

1. A serious war against corruption?
2. Discontinuation of awarding contracts to militants in the name of securing our pipelines? A constitutional responsibility of our Armed Forces?
3. Provision of adequate security to quickly dislodge insurgency whenever it rears its ugly head?
4. Accelerated provision of infrastructures?
5. Improvement in power supply?
etc., etc.

The fact that PDP has failed to even tackle one or two of these mentioned issues to national applause after 16 years at the center is enough for us Nigerians not to consider them worthy of another four years.


On the other hand and as you've rightly observed, an APC win will send a strong message not only to PDP but all other parties that it is the electorates who decide who rule them. PDP as an opposition party will re-organize and be confident of winning back the presidency should APC fail to deliver the goods.

kokoA:
I think Attahiru Jega is the man to thank.. Nigerians owe him a lot of appreciation. The only reason why there is this renewed interest by the masses is the introduction of PVC and card readers. People now have this believe that our votes will count this time around, unlike before when the ruling party cooks up figures based on the number of registered voters in their strongholds..

Whynotthetruth:




Kindly show or point out a SINGLE politician in APC who hasn't been part of the 16years history of this democratic rule in Nigeria which you termed a failure...They all have played a part albeit under different nomenclature... PDP isn't the problem of Nigeria...

Whynotthetruth:

Kindly show or point out a SINGLE politician in APC who hasn't been part of the 16years history of this democratic rule in Nigeria which you termed a failure...They all have played a part albeit under different nomenclature... PDP isn't the problem of Nigeria...

dein77:

A PDP/GEJ VICTORY

He will have no option than do better. The masses win. Nigeria wins. The era when an incumbent or a ruling party does not deliver to the best of its ability will be gone. PDP shall than be a better and greater party. The masses will be winner. The PDP wont repeat some of the critical mistakes it has done in the past. Some sections believe it will get worse if GEJ wins, but nothing could be further from the truth; he can ONLY get better. He's got a better understanding of the expectations of the average Nigerian.

. . . . . . . .how exactly will the masses win here? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan will get a better understanding of the average Nigerian and this will make him sit up? . . . . . . . . . . . . .he will sit up because he is coming to beg us for what again? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the same Mr I don't give a damn? . . . . . . . . . .In Africa generally, second tenures of political office holders are almost always characterised by 'a leg a bit off the gas' . . . . . . . . . . . .for Jonathan and the hawks around him, it will be harvest time . . . . . . .contracts through cronies will be the order of the day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .how can Jonathan, without vigour when something was at stake now turn to superman when nothing is at stake . . . . . . . . . .If he had any understanding at all about the average Nigerian, Diezani, Morro, Okupe & co wouldn't be holding public office.

Whynotthetruth:




Kindly show or point out a SINGLE politician in APC who hasn't been part of the 16years history of this democratic rule in Nigeria which you termed a failure...They all have played a part albeit under different nomenclature... PDP isn't the problem of Nigeria...

. . . . . . . . .General Buhari (rtd) . . . . . .and he is the man we are following

stronger:
OP. . dein77 nice piece.

Yes, a GMB win will make politicians at ALL LEVELS realise that it is not business as usual. Re-election is NOT automatic.

But make no mistakes about it. . if GEJ wins;

EVERY BILLION DOLLAR HE HAS "INVESTED" IN THIS ELECTION WILL BE STOLEN BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!!

Even more so recklessly because he won't be worried about a re-election bid. This is clear.

kokoA:
I think Attahiru Jega is the man to thank.. Nigerians owe him a lot of appreciation. The only reason why there is this renewed interest by the masses is the introduction of PVC and card readers. People now have this believe that our votes will count this time around, unlike before when the ruling party cooks up figures based on the number of registered voters in their strongholds..

torkaka:


. . . . . . . . .General Buhari (rtd) . . . . . .and he is the man we are following

francizy:
I know this wonderful piece can never come from an APC supporter.

Kudos to OP..

You deserve a ministerial role..

Meanwhile, NLers, vote for me in the 2023 general elections, lemme show you what true leadership, fidelity and accountability truly is.

francizy:


Meanwhile Lagosians are living in denial of their basic rights but aren't screaming "give power (PDP) to the people" rather they will stick with the APC scam and loothing of Lagos treasury.

Whynotthetruth:


Kindly show or point out a SINGLE politician in APC who hasn't been part of the 16years history of this democratic rule in Nigeria which you termed a failure...They all have played a part albeit under different nomenclature... PDP isn't the problem of Nigeria...

torkaka:


. . . . . . . . .General Buhari (rtd) . . . . . .and he is the man we are following

. . . . . . . . . . . .and you now say this

Whynotthetruth:




Here we go again...buhari has been part of Nigeria's history of mis-governance alongside abuse of office cum unethical practices while in office...So is he coming to replicate the failures of 1983/85 again as change??....kindly show me ONE SINGLE politician who hasn't been part of this mal-administration hurting Nigeria in APC...


BTW is he going to be an island? he must surely rule with people...What's the stake his sponsors has in his government?... Most of these sponsors have been the architects and engineers whatever national woes we have...

francizy:
I know this wonderful piece can never come from an APC supporter.

Kudos to OP..

You deserve a ministerial role..

Meanwhile, NLers, vote for me in the 2023 general elections, lemme show you what true leadership, fidelity and accountability truly is.

francizy:
I know this wonderful piece can never come from an APC supporter.

Kudos to OP..

You deserve a ministerial role..

Meanwhile, NLers, vote for me in the 2023 general elections, lemme show you what true leadership, fidelity and accountability truly is.

Whynotthetruth:




Kindly show or point out a SINGLE politician in APC who hasn't been part of the 16years history of this democratic rule in Nigeria which you termed a failure...They all have played a part albeit under different nomenclature... PDP isn't the problem of Nigeria...

torkaka:


. . . . . . . .how exactly will the masses win here? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan will get a better understanding of the average Nigerian and this will make him sit up? . . . . . . . . . . . . .he will sit up because he is coming to beg us for what again? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the same Mr I don't give a damn? . . . . . . . . . .In Africa generally, second tenures of political office holders are almost always characterised by 'a leg a bit off the gas' . . . . . . . . . . . .for Jonathan and the hawks around him, it will be harvest time . . . . . . .contracts through cronies will be the order of the day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .how can Jonathan, without vigour when something was at stake now turn to superman when nothing is at stake . . . . . . . . . .If he had any understanding at all about the average Nigerian, Diezani, Morro, Okupe & co wouldn't be holding public office.

Whynotthetruth:




1)A man who said he doesn't give a damn about declaring his assets in public because he has done it with the necessary agency and buhari who called Nigerians beast who is better

2)If Jonathan has hawks around him; can you find any befitting word in dictionary for buhari and his financiers...

3)A Jonathan who has learnt more in the system through experience as a democrat and a buhari who hasn't any single experience of democracy or its system of working which is better

4)If Diezani, Moro, Okupe etc are bad to you for whatever reasons...What will you say of Dino Melaye, Saraki, Tinubu, Mbadinuju, Oyinlola, Amechi, Goje, Magoro, David West and all others around him


For whatever crime you can ever conceive against Jonathan; buhari is guilty ten fold...

PassingShot:


I get your point though but Oyegun, Tinubu, GMB and PYO have not been part of the 16 years of PDP mismanagement of our affairs and those are the people that lead APC at the center.