Nemeka:
You are right in your analysis. Though unlike you, I dont hate the emergence of Ekweremadu....rather, I rejoice in the failure of Tinubu to own Nigeria

Orunto:
Saraki's victory is victory for Democracy. God's Design. Goodluck must be smiling now.

1shortblackboy:
Nigerians- always more intersted in the. Politics than good governance

socialmediaman:
Opinion: Why The PDP Celebrated Saraki's Victory as Senate President

By participating in a coalition (or gang up) that elected Bukola Saraki as senate president, The PDP hopes to crack the APC United force and cause discontent within the APC party leadership, exactly the same fate it suffered in 2011 when Its party members rebelled and elected Aminu Tambuwal as speaker. This has nothing or little to do with the power sharing that was brokered with Saraki which saw Ekwremmadu re-emerge as deputy senate president.

For Bukola Saraki however, this is about politics and ambition! By becoming senate president, he remains a political heavyweight in Kwara state and maintains support from both within the opposition and party members, let's not forget in a hurry he was ex-Governor Amaechi's preferred candidate for the position and Kwankwaso and a host of others remain within his camp. Though he worked for the success of APC at the general elections, If he falls out with the ruling party, he would gladly be welcomed back to the PDP. if however the internal crisis within the APC party leadership is resolved, then he will forge ahead his ambition in high places.

For the PDP as a party, it is yet unclear how this move would favor them politically as Saraki would likely tilt towards the policies of his party members than the opposition, being that the PDP is still the minority in the house, but it looks like the PDP has positioned itself on a spot to become politically relevant at high places. At the grassroots however, The PDP remains dead as Nigerians generally would resent any attempt to bring it back to power especially with the same crux of old politicians managing its affairs and a host of others who would likely resurface if the party gets back in charge.

Fingers crossed, we look forward to fruitful days ahead for Nigerians and I personally wish President Muhammadu Buhari success and Godspeed in delivering his mandate and campaign promises to Nigerians.

God Bless Nigeria.

- SocialMediaMan

1shortblackboy:
Nigerians- always more intersted in the. Politics than good governance

RevDesmondJuju:
PDP showed APC how to play ball.

If APC had their house in order there is no way the PDP could clutched the deputy position.

For 16 yrs of PDP dominance not once did we have a duly elected legislator from another party get elected inany of these offices.

The case of Dogara is even more disturbing as it was clear that PDP reps voted en-bloc for Dogara to further divide the APC.

JackBaueress1:
it has nothing to do with APC's house not in order.

There are many political heavyweights in APC. There is a Tinubu camp and the N-PDP camp. The N-PDP camp feels the Tinubu camp is taking all the juicy positions and they are left with nothing. Why do you think Amaechi,Tambuwal,Atiku and even Kwankwaso supported Saraki's candidacy?

It is rather a battle of supremacy and I think the N-PDP are getting the upper hand and they will always run to PDP for help when the need arises.

DropShot:
I can't be too concerned about the,politics of APC/PDP as long as PMB delivers on his change promise.

RevDesmondJuju:

[size=18pt]APC Should Be Grateful To Saraki[/size]
Normally, where a clear majority exists, the majority party produces the leadership of the house.

If all APC members where present in the house, Lawan and Saraki would have both stood up to contest just as what transpired in the House of Reps.

You can bet at this very point David Mark would have stood up to contest as well.

This will lead to APC votes being split between Saraki and Lawan with David Mark carting off all PDP votes and emerging a clear winner.

So all you janjawiid tadpoles crying for Tinubu should at least appreciate Sariki's effort at securing the President of the Senate for your party or else PDP mathematics where the minority is always greater than the majority would have played out again.

greggles:


You just said my mind

DropShot:

If we're not politicians, our concern should only be about good governance and not who holds what position.

DropShot:

If we're not politicians, our concern should only be about good governance and not who holds what position.

RevDesmondJuju:


Well your Buhari rode the dragon's back to power.

Politics is intertwined with governance.

Buhari's political brokers are corrupt and selfish and you can bet they will one way or the other influence his government.