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Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 11:25pm On Jul 19, 2015
philips70:


Even Dangote..


To big reach Bill Gates, that's why you can never see him fulfill all his pledges, like to flood victims and victims of terrorism.
I envy you. Make I come join you as per your guy?
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by ETERRORS(f): 11:38pm On Jul 19, 2015
omenka:
So what exactly are we supposed to do with this Oh, let me guess- Buhari should have declined as well I presume??

Watch WWs arrive here to crap all over the place as is characteristic of them.

Let me attempt how they would reason: Buhari the puppet is going to see his puppeteer. grin

The same people that were enraged when Obama visited some countries in Africa but skipped Nigeria when the CLUELESS DUNDERHEAD was the president. cheesy

Sai Baba Daura!!!
@ the bolded, ishilove, seun what is sauce for the goose should be sauce for the gander, you can't ask people to stop calling PMB derogatory names while you allow GEJ' to be termed derogatory names. I will save this omenka's comment for posterity if the full wrath of NL law doesn't come to bear on this
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by ETERRORS(f): 11:41pm On Jul 19, 2015
omenka:
Jonathan is a Dunderhead. Hang yourself.
Are you talking about your DAD?
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 11:45pm On Jul 19, 2015
major466:
Indeed Nigeria had a robust foreign policy in the 70s.

If you could only garner a very few "likes" with this near perfect observation, sadly but true, Nigeria's education system is in a shambles. Almost all the first page armchair analysts have sold their brains and souls to political bickering and bigotry.

I respect you man!

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Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by vokalguy(m): 11:46pm On Jul 19, 2015
Mogidi:
Bubu is going there to see his handlers.

Bro.... let me not jump to conclusions here but mind telling me what you mean by handlers?
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by scantee(m): 11:47pm On Jul 19, 2015
nwaanambra1:


very funny! HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW U EXIST! grin grin seen! In ur entire generation u will never attain my standard. (last reply)

now av given u your second of fame - which may be the only one you may ever get in your entire miserable life! cheesy cheesy cheesy

Now crawl back to your pit-toilet cockroach! cheesy cheesy grin grin
seen, none of ur genenaration will ever attain my standard in their entire lyf, assh_licker
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 11:51pm On Jul 19, 2015
socialmediaman:


Funny. I believe if someone told you this 2 or 3 years ago, you would've dismissed them immediately. But what I want to ask is, what offense has Buhari committed? And can you please tell me what your interest is in Buhari's matter and your role during GEJ's government? 3 questions.

Nigeria isn't one of America's banana republic as that diplomat pointed out and Gowon acted same...

Buhari's crime include;
1)He has failed to understand that our sovereignty must be respected...hence allows US/UK to discuss Nigerian affairs as that of a subsidiary company... Imagine Cameron tweeting about Nigeria from his corridor...

2)America refused to sell us weapons to fight boko haram on flimsy excuses...just like they did under Gowon...instead of buhari showing how displeased such action is to Nigeria and Nigerians... he embraced them...And even accepted to ridicule our own diplomat who spoke the truth to America by dumping him out of the delegation because America instructed thus...

3)Buhari hasn't implemented any agenda of his own...probably he has none... before rushing to America... Isn't it important and necessary that he start till such a point when the need for such external help is inevitable...

4)If buhari had any plans...believe me, he won't have time to be honoring all such invitations...he would be too busy especially now that he has no cabinet...

5)Imperialists give no free help...having granted buhari their propaganda machinery to ride to power...what was their agreement with buhari?...At what cost is buhari presidency to Nigerians?...

6)All our economic woes today was foreseen by NOI but bulk of those who fought her and such policies are APC...so why are they complaining?...and shifting blames...

7)Jonathan crimes against America & European Powers include; his signing anti-gay law, refusing European bilateral open trade offer, refusing American soldiers abode in W.Africa, establishing strong trade partnership with China, etc...so which of these is buhari going to repeal?

coolBuhari has ruled this country before now...his records are there...That he didn't steal as much as others doesn't cover for all the glaring failure in leadership in his time...He never performed well especially as head of state...check all the indices...especially economic including job creation...

9)Do you know that buhari's travel allowance FAR outweigh his salary?...for those celebrating salary cut which is not possible given RMFAC law...


cc. hinwazaka
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by scantee(m): 11:51pm On Jul 19, 2015
omenka:
Lmao. Hating is allowed. I don't give two fvcks though. Go to hell. smiley
i am already in the hell under Apc leg government, or is there any hell more than this?
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 11:57pm On Jul 19, 2015
Lucasbalo:
Obviously you didn't read my post. I said critiquing your leadership is the highest form of patriotism. Pls, don't misquote me.

Sorry for that misunderstanding... thanks
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by scantee(m): 11:58pm On Jul 19, 2015
barcanista:
bros how far? Wetin happen na?
hey sup bro? APC nightmare wetin de happen? I have been very busy that is why i never hola @ u on bbm since, hope ur grounded? Omo Lapota loss o the election o i am not happy about that.
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 12:03am On Jul 20, 2015
ayindejimmy:
This comparison is not apt.
Gowon was a dictator that had just succeeded in executing a bloody coup.
It would be foolhardy for him to leave his newly found comfort in Nigeria and travel to a principled and democratic United States.
Only God knows what they had in Stock for him then.

However, Buhari... Buhari is like a new bride to Obama. Hear this :

"Obama who sent his congratulatory message in a
press statement obtained by our correspondent in
New York, also promised that his administration
would maintain healthier and stronger ties with
the government of Nigeria."

http://nigeriannewspapers.1push.com.ng/obama-congratulates-president-buhari-promises-stronger-ties-with-nigeria/

So the cases are quite different. This time the United States President Is meeting a refined democrat


1)Give me an example of a sovereign state that has survived based on help from america and co...

2)Why would buhari drop our diplomat who spoke same kinda of truth to Obama as Iyalla did to Nixon under Gowon?

3)What or how has buhari shown Obama how displeased Nigeria and Nigerians are on why they refused and even blocked others too from selling is weapons to fight insurgency?

cc hinwazaka:
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 12:06am On Jul 20, 2015
lexy2014:
Hmmm...if gowon was pro capitalist then d IV 2 US would have been a good opportunity 4 him 2 identify with d cradle of capitalism. If on d other hand buhari is pro socialist, his romance with d west seems 2b a contradiction of his ideology. Is this what u are trying 2 posit?

Feeding school children, dropping 5k stipends to people etc are all evidence of socialism...Nigeria has never been one...So buhari came with such but is running after capitalists showing he's simply confused...
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 12:09am On Jul 20, 2015
socialmediaman:


I doubt your sincerity but let's address this issue objectively.

Who brought us into this mess? was it Buhari or GEJ?

It is on record that GEJ had resorted to borrowing to pay salaries when the administration got broke. Was this Buhari's fault too?

What wrong has Buhari done? He met a virtually empty federation account, only $29 billion in the foreign reserve, what is he supposed to do?

If you truly love this country as you claim, you'd be so angry like I am with GEJ and you'll support any move by Buhari to recover stolen wealth from the past government.

I am pissed with GEJ because we witnessed oil boom during his government, yet he couldn't save, neither did he invest the money on job creation and infrastructure development.

Some children disown and curse their parents for their irresponsibility, its equivalent to what Nigerians did to GEJ. And please don't give me this "was he the one who started it all" because if he decided to join the league of those past criminals, then he deserves their place in history too, a place in our ugly past

I saw the apt reply by hinwazaka to this your riddle which you sing always... so no need adding more...
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 12:18am On Jul 20, 2015
san316:


If you think GEJ is not dull, then I pity you. Ask security personnel, soldiers in guards brigade Abuja and they will tell you how "intelligent" your so called GEJ is.


Your post shows you're a dullard of the highest order...Sometimes I wish I could see the faces of some of you who champion dumb posts here gringrin

Nobody needs any security man to tell you anything gringringrin

Mere listening to him talk and discuss issues especially when it is not a prepared speech will tell you enough...
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Whynotthetruth(m): 12:24am On Jul 20, 2015
Aristo3146:
you have to know d difference between military and civilian regime...remember how Buhari was over throne when he was out of the country during his tenure, Gowon did not honour Nixon invitation for fear of d unknown..

gringringrin Mr Aristotle...your god buhari was in Nigeria when he was overthrown... he didn't travel anywhere ...thanks
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by philips70(m): 12:28am On Jul 20, 2015
barcanista:
I envy you. Make I come join you as per your guy?

I dey wait for you.
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 12:30am On Jul 20, 2015
scantee:
hey sup bro? APC nightmare wetin de happen? I have been very busy that is why i never hola @ u on bbm since, hope ur grounded? Omo Lapota loss o the election o i am not happy about that.
Honestly, I happy o. Ma“e Laporta go siddon
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 12:31am On Jul 20, 2015
philips70:


I dey wait for you.
Where make I come join you?
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by nijanigga: 12:32am On Jul 20, 2015
Arrant nonsense. How much was $1 : #1 then and how much is it now? There was a saying that Gowon once said,Nigeria's problem was not the money but how to spend it. Corruption was minimal then,how about now? It was Gowon through Odoji that introduced corruption in Nigeria.Gowon was just accidental head of state.Had it been that Gowon developed a marshall plan for Nigeria, like US did for Europe after WW2 and set a timetable for democracy, maybe Nigeria of today might be a better place.
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by omenka(m): 12:36am On Jul 20, 2015
ETERRORS:
@ the bolded, ishilove, seun what is sauce for the goose should be sauce for the gander, you can't ask people to stop calling PMB derogatory names while you allow GEJ' to be termed derogatory names. I will save this omenka's comment for posterity if the full wrath of NL law doesn't come to bear on this
See me see trouble oo, where did I mention GEJ there??

I think you should be banned for being ###ish! cheesy
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by philips70(m): 12:36am On Jul 20, 2015
barcanista:
Where make I come join you?

If you dey PH meet me for Ogeyi Place tomorrow 5pm
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Lucasbalo(m): 12:45am On Jul 20, 2015
Whynotthetruth:


Sorry for that misunderstanding... thanks
uw
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 12:46am On Jul 20, 2015
philips70:


If you dey PH meet me for Ogeyi Place tomorrow 5pm
I'm not in PH atm. Thanks
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Nobody: 12:50am On Jul 20, 2015
fulanimafia:
Nice historical fact, quite intriguing though the timing is suspect, President Buhari's US trip seems to be giving TANoids nightmares.

Even the Americans are pleased with the size of the delegation, may this trip bring peace and prosperity to Nigeria.

may the trip also bring GOODLUCK to Nigerians.
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Respect55(m): 12:57am On Jul 20, 2015
hinwazaka:
. To be honest, you are the worst analyst on this platform, you are never clear on issues, you are always way of the mark and your partisanship is glaring. You should have simply given your take on the issue and not take a swipe at the op. The message the op wanted to pass across was the difference between the administration of Gowon and that of Buhari. And also FYI: Jonathan was never clueless like the washed up retired OBJ would like us all to believe. If you know how smart and cunning Jonathan is you would have pity for Buhari
A government no matter how complex it is, mirrors the personality of the man at the top. Take a constructive look at Buhari's government and put it alongside that of Jonathan and you will see clearly that which everyone fail to realise
hinwazaka:
. To be honest, you are the worst analyst on this platform, you are never clear on issues, you are always way of the mark and your partisanship is glaring. You should have simply given your take on the issue and not take a swipe at the op. The message the op wanted to pass across was the difference between the administration of Gowon and that of Buhari. And also FYI: Jonathan was never clueless like the washed up retired OBJ would like us all to believe. If you know how smart and cunning Jonathan is you would have pity for Buhari
A government no matter how complex it is, mirrors the personality of the man at the top. Take a constructive look at Buhari's government and put it alongside that of Jonathan and you will see clearly that which everyone fail to realise
hinwazaka:
. To be honest, you are the worst analyst on this platform, you are never clear on issues, you are always way of the mark and your partisanship is glaring. You should have simply given your take on the issue and not take a swipe at the op. The message the op wanted to pass across was the difference between the administration of Gowon and that of Buhari. And also FYI: Jonathan was never clueless like the washed up retired OBJ would like us all to believe. If you know how smart and cunning Jonathan is you would have pity for Buhari
A government no matter how complex it is, mirrors the personality of the man at the top. Take a constructive look at Buhari's government and put it alongside that of Jonathan and you will see clearly that which everyone fail to realise
Dnt mind des mediocres
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by Respect55(m): 1:00am On Jul 20, 2015
hinwazaka:
. Mr and Mrs Beremx if you don't know the difference then its a pity. The Gowon administration was pro capitalism and a believer in free markets thereby leaning to the right while the dysfunctional Buhari administration is supposed to be a pro socialist government leaning a bit to the left, that's if they have an ideology.
hinwazaka:
. Mr and Mrs Beremx if you don't know the difference then its a pity. The Gowon administration was pro capitalism and a believer in free markets thereby leaning to the right while the dysfunctional Buhari administration is supposed to be a pro socialist government leaning a bit to the left, that's if they have an ideology.
hinwazaka:
. Mr and Mrs Beremx if you don't know the difference then its a pity. The Gowon administration was pro capitalism and a believer in free markets thereby leaning to the right while the dysfunctional Buhari administration is supposed to be a pro socialist government leaning a bit to the left, that's if they have an ideology.
Dnt u think dey should pay for d lectures
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by BraniacX(m): 3:52am On Jul 20, 2015
There was a country
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by omowolewa: 6:46am On Jul 20, 2015
Was that after the civil war?

hitleraldof:
he was afraid of being arrested for war crimes.....
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by tola268: 7:08am On Jul 20, 2015
huthority01:


SOURCE:

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/186912-throwback-how-gowon-declined-u-s-presidents-invitation-to-visit-america.html
Buari must be careful and tactful on his visit to America. America is not seriously friendly with Nigeria
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by hamzyluv(m): 7:47am On Jul 20, 2015
this op is funny ... YAKUBU GOWON must rejected the invitation now .... is that not YAKUBU GOWON who signed the words " SECEDE " for GEN. OJUCKWU then? ... what do u want him to tell America president ??
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by basadenet: 8:00am On Jul 20, 2015
This is info is of no value to anybody including you the poster. well for info purposes, fine.
Re: THROWBACK: How Gowon Declined U.S. President’s Invitation To Visit America. by temitemi1(m): 8:02am On Jul 20, 2015
Beremx, I dey o
Beremx:
temi,how far,?

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