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Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 3:59pm On Mar 03, 2019
Press Release



The recent show of force and subsequent declaration of 10 “local Government areas as flash points by the Nigerian army is a veiled rigging plan for the APC. This plan we have learnt was hatched after the failure of the army to effectively intervene at the Ikot Ekpene collation center to save the Warsaw general and failed Senator, Godswill Akpabio. This announcement is therefore a smokescreen to aid the Army high command to deploy military personnel to aid in the hijack of election materials in favour of the APC.

As a party we are at a loss as to the foundation or basis for the declaration of those areas as flashpoints. It is common knowledge that no casualty was recorded in the last elections in Akwa Ibom state, unlike other states where scores of people were killed and maimed. We will like to remind the military that their primary duty is the protection of the territorial sovereignty of our country and not to take over civil policing, except in extreme circumstances (which elections do not fall within).

We hereby totally reject the proposed militarization of our elections and refer them to the judgment in the case instituted by President Muhammadu Buhari, who then was candidate of the APC in 2015 on the role of the military in elections.

We again call on the Chief of Defence staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Army Operations and the entire Army High command to direct the GOC 6 Division to immediately withdraw the over 30 soldiers attached to Obong Nsima Ekere, the 15 soldiers attached to Chief Godswill Akpabio and the 8 soldiers attached to Senator Ita Enang. As an indication of complicity between the Army and the APC currently in operation, it was the APC Governorship candidate who posted the news, even before the Army authorities pronounced it. The APC in Akwa Ibom has been boasting lately that, what the police under the ignoble watch of AIG Kimo could not do, the Army will do. Our obvious reply is found in the scriptural proclamation, “who is he that says a thing and it comes to pass, when the Lord has not commanded”.

We plead with the army to desist from partisan politics and to remain professional in line with their Rules of Engagement, as this is the only guarantee for a thriving democracy. Superior officers should not become subject to politicians in expectation for favourable postings and appointments.

Finally, to the soldiers who are preparing to be deployed, we advice them to brace up to meet with the divine army of God which will be on duty on that day to guide His people and protect them from harm. Our party like always will trust in the name of the Lord our God, who is able to do all things, while the opposition will as usual, put their hopes on their horses, chariots and soldiers(Federal Might).

We encourage all Akwa Ibom people to head out enmasse to their polling units and vote massively for the sustenance of the prevailing peace, the continuation of the prosperity and the comprehensive development that the Udom Emmanuel administration represents.

Signed:

Comrade Ini Ememobong
State Publicity Secretary
People’s Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom state chapter
03032019

©Meflyn Anwana, Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor Udom Emmanuel

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:01pm On Mar 03, 2019
APC Nsima Ekere refused to learn from the fall of Akpabio, but Akwa Ibom people are ready for them

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by netpro(m): 4:05pm On Mar 03, 2019
The wailers are fully back to business. grin grin grin

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by ibibiofirstlady(f): 4:06pm On Mar 03, 2019
This fool has refused to learn from the disgraced Warsaw lord Akpabio.
Udom Emmanuel till 2023

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by ibibiofirstlady(f): 4:06pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
APC Nsima Ekere refused to learn from the fall of Akpabio, but Akwa Ibom people are ready for them
Lmao exactly my point

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by HappyNigerian: 4:08pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
Press Release



The recent show of force and subsequent declaration of 10 “local Government areas as flash points by the Nigerian army is a veiled rigging plan for the APC. This plan we have learnt was hatched after the failure of the army to effectively intervene at the Ikot Ekpene collation center to save the Warsaw general and failed Senator, Godswill Akpabio. This announcement is therefore a smokescreen to aid the Army high command to deploy military personnel to aid in the hijack of election materials in favour of the APC.

As a party we are at a loss as to the foundation or basis for the declaration of those areas as flashpoints. It is common knowledge that no casualty was recorded in the last elections in Akwa Ibom state, unlike other states where scores of people were killed and maimed. We will like to remind the military that their primary duty is the protection of the territorial sovereignty of our country and not to take over civil policing, except in extreme circumstances (which elections do not fall within).

We hereby totally reject the proposed militarization of our elections and refer them to the judgment in the case instituted by President Muhammadu Buhari, who then was candidate of the APC in 2015 on the role of the military in elections.

We again call on the Chief of Defence staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Army Operations and the entire Army High command to direct the GOC 6 Division to immediately withdraw the over 30 soldiers attached to Obong Nsima Ekere, the 15 soldiers attached to Chief Godswill Akpabio and the 8 soldiers attached to Senator Ita Enang. As an indication of complicity between the Army and the APC currently in operation, it was the APC Governorship candidate who posted the news, even before the Army authorities pronounced it. The APC in Akwa Ibom has been boasting lately that, what the police under the ignoble watch of AIG Kimo could not do, the Army will do. Our obvious reply is found in the scriptural proclamation, “who is he that says a thing and it comes to pass, when the Lord has not commanded”.

We plead with the army to desist from partisan politics and to remain professional in line with their Rules of Engagement, as this is the only guarantee for a thriving democracy. Superior officers should not become subject to politicians in expectation for favourable postings and appointments.

Finally, to the soldiers who are preparing to be deployed, we advice them to brace up to meet with the divine army of God which will be on duty on that day to guide His people and protect them from harm. Our party like always will trust in the name of the Lord our God, who is able to do all things, while the opposition will as usual, put their hopes on their horses, chariots and soldiers(Federal Might).

We encourage all Akwa Ibom people to head out enmasse to their polling units and vote massively for the sustenance of the prevailing peace, the continuation of the prosperity and the comprehensive development that the Udom Emmanuel administration represents.

Signed:

Comrade Ini Ememobong
State Publicity Secretary
People’s Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom state chapter
03032019

©Meflyn Anwana, Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor Udom Emmanuel
The army should not provoke us to anger

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by QuotaSystem: 4:09pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
APC Nsima Ekere refused to learn from the fall of Akpabio, but Akwa Ibom people are ready for them

Barca good to see you.

Welcome to the NEXT LEVEL.

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by HappyNigerian: 4:09pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
APC Nsima Ekere refused to learn from the fall of Akpabio, but Akwa Ibom people are ready for them
He is mad. I hate him

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:11pm On Mar 03, 2019
QuotaSystem:


Barca good to see you.

Welcome to the NEXT LEVEL.
Lol Nice to see that you are in great shape!

But Next Devil? No na...

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:11pm On Mar 03, 2019
ibibiofirstlady:
This fool has refused to learn from the disgraced Warsaw lord Akpabio.

Udom Emmanuel till 2023
THE Army want to cause crises in Akwa Ibom state to pave way for APC but it will be resisted

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:12pm On Mar 03, 2019
HappyNigerian:

The army should not provoke us to anger
Calm down, Akwa Ibom people won't let that happen

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:12pm On Mar 03, 2019
netpro:
The wailers are fully back to business. grin grin grin
Na wa for you o bros
Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by Dannyset(m): 4:14pm On Mar 03, 2019
Ahn ahn! Shebi Atiku agents get body camera na grin grin grin

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:19pm On Mar 03, 2019
Dannyset:
Ahn ahn! Shebi Atiku agents get body camera na grin grin grin
So make them allow dem rig out Akwa Ibom people to benefit APC abi?

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by QuotaSystem: 4:19pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

Lol Nice to see that you are in great shape!

But Next Devil? No na...

We go dey alright grin

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:20pm On Mar 03, 2019
QuotaSystem:


We go dey alright grin
Yes, you and I may be alright what about majority of our country people nko?

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by simplyhonest(m): 4:20pm On Mar 03, 2019
so, Tonyebarcanista is still on nairaland...weldone

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by HappyNigerian: 4:21pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

Calm down, Akwa Ibom people won't let that happen
If them born Buratai well make him do anyhow on Saturday

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by HappyNigerian: 4:22pm On Mar 03, 2019
Dannyset:
Ahn ahn! Shebi Atiku agents get body camera na grin grin grin
mind your business
Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:22pm On Mar 03, 2019
simplyhonest:
so, Tonyebarcanista is still on nairaland...weldone

Yes O!

No Surrender
Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:22pm On Mar 03, 2019
HappyNigerian:
If them born Buratai well make him do anyhow on Saturday
definitely
Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by QuotaSystem: 4:31pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
Yes, you and I may be alright what about majority of our country people nko?

We will all be alright bro. Politics aside.

The economic fundamentals (rising GDP, robust reserves, import substitution, export focus, increasingly diversified economy) indicate so, trust me.

I assure you that by 2021 our exchange and inflation rates would be much better and the common man will finally smile. Nigeria will work.

It is really the major reason I supported PMB despite all the nauseating insecurity which tempted me otherwise.

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:33pm On Mar 03, 2019
QuotaSystem:


We will all be alright. Politics aside.

The economic fundamentals (rising GDP, import substitution, export focus, increasingly diversified economy) indicate so, trust me.

I assure you that by 2021 our exchange and inflation rates would be much better. Nigeria will work.

It is really the major reason I supported PMB despite all the nauseating insecurity.
Haaaa by 2021 cry


Bros you no pity we Nigerians? But I'm glad you acknowledge his failure to address security challenges.

But are you in Naija so?
Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by QuotaSystem: 4:39pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

Haaaa by 2021 cry


Bros you no pity we Nigerians? But I'm glad you acknowledge his failure to address security challenges.

But are you in Naija so?

Yeah returned last year.

Economic recovery is not an overnight affair, and the effects of some of the major policy changes that will expand it - Dangote's refinery ending daily dollar bleed to petrol importation creating unnecessary demand for USD thus increasing exchange rate, and increased balance of trade through manufacturing and export focus for instance, will have been manifest by then. The agricultural value chain is also expected to have grown and evolved with the current efforts.

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by Dannyset(m): 4:41pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

So make them allow dem rig out Akwa Ibom people to benefit APC abi?

Shebi una get drone, no need cry wolf na grin grin

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:44pm On Mar 03, 2019
QuotaSystem:


Yeah returned last year.

Economic recovery is not an overnight affair, and the effects of some of the major policy changes that will expand it - Dangote's refinery ending daily dollar bleed to petrol importation creating unnecessary demand for USD thus increasing exchange rate, and increased balance of trade through manufacturing and export focus for instance, will have been manifest by then. The agricultural value chain is also expected to have grown and evolved with the current efforts.


Like you want us to wait toll Dangote refinery becomes operational or something?

To me, I believe we need a fresh breed of leadership

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:44pm On Mar 03, 2019
Dannyset:


Shebi una get drone, no need cry wolf na grin grin
We no go allow anybody rig Akwa Ibom. Not even a billion soldiers

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by Dannyset(m): 4:51pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:
We no go allow anybody rig Akwa Ibom. Not even a billion soldiers

Haba TonyeBarcanista! You are not known for chest beating na. None of you shouting here can confront just a soldier not to talk of an Army of soldiers.

Truth is nobody wants to rig Ibom election, it is just a false alarm from lying PDP as usual.

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by Chubhie: 4:52pm On Mar 03, 2019
Using the military and thugs to assault our little gains of democracy is an injustice against the will of the people. This very injustice is a threat to justice anywhere in the world.

Are there no longer youngmen with burning honour and pride left in the military? They should arise now or forever keep quite.

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:52pm On Mar 03, 2019
Dannyset:


Haba TonyeBarcanista! You are not known for chest beating na. None of you shouting here can confront just a soldier not to talk of an Army of soldiers.

Truth is nobody wants to rig Ibom election, it is just a false alarm from lying PDP as usual.
False Alarm? You think Akwa Ibom people are stupid?

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by TonyeBarcanista(m): 4:55pm On Mar 03, 2019
Chubhie:
Using the military and thugs to assault our little gains of democracy is an injustice against the will of the people. This very injustice is a threat to justice anywhere in the world.

Are there no longer youngmen with burning honour and pride left in the military? They should arise now or forever keep quite.
That's what APC want to do o

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Re: Army’s Show Of Force: A Smokescreen For Election Rigging For The APC - PDP by Dannyset(m): 4:55pm On Mar 03, 2019
TonyeBarcanista:

False Alarm? You think Akwa Ibom people are stupid?

I didn't mention any people. I said PDP

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