A former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Mr Oseloka Obaze , speaks with TONY OKAFOR on the rising insecurity and the need to establish regional security outfit in the South- East, among other issues
Why do you think the South -East governors are delaying the establishment of a central security outfit for the region ?
From the outside, it might seem that the South -East governors are not doing enough, but I am aware that they are fully engaged. I also know that the South- East people , as well as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, are pushing them to be overtly proactive to reassure the Ndigbo that Igbo land is secure. The South- East Security Committee is also at work. From a policy perspective, one -size security arrangement will not fit every regional need . The South -West , North - East, South- East and South-South regions all have their respective security needs and peculiarities . As such, each zone must fashion out what works best for them to secure their respective zones. Whatever the states or regions plan to do , must , however , be done in partnership with the Federal Government to ensure synergy.
How would you assess the regional security challenges of the country?
The core tenets of security are universal. Security is about collaborative teamwork . The South- West governors have teamed up to do their bit. The North has come up with its model . Now it’ s up to the South -East governors to do their part, taking into account peculiarities and needs of the south- East region, but they cannot do so unilaterally under the present circumstances . Ultimately, the South Eastern states, which by the way have their respective state vigilante outfits , will have to rally together. What might be different is that they will have better inter -state command, coordination, as well as agreed response modalities. The way I see it, since there are no regional legislatures to pass the enabling laws, whatever the South -East states decide to do on security , must be state -based . I envisage that they will agree on a common name , nomenclature and operational template.
Do you think setting up of security outfits by geo -political zones will solve the problem of insecurity in the country?
Perhaps not, but it will enhance the overall security and give the local population peace of mind. The goal is to undertake measures that will enhance the efficacy of existing security architecture and solve existing problems. Whatever security arrangements we have in place presently are not working efficiently . But if improving on them means each geopolitical zone or each federating unit being allowed to pick what works best for them on security , then, so be it. I believe that some form of decentralisation will enhance the efficient delivery of security services across the board . The ultimate and holistic answer to our national security challenges is regional policing, state policing or community policing, then each federating unit must be allowed to pick what works best for them.
What are your concerns over insecurity in Anambra State?
The long- standing security regime and foundation laid in Anambra State has been improved on . Comparably , Anambra is safer than many other states, but you can never be ambivalent about security. Insecurity is very dynamic ; it can be spontaneous or creeping. What matters most , is sustainability and eternal vigilance.
Your party , the Peoples Democratic Party , is mobilising to recover the governorship seat of Anambra that it lost to All Progressives Grand Alliance in 2003 . Do you think this can be realised in the 2021 governorship election?
An Igbo adage says you ‘don ’ t cut your nose to spite your face ’. Another says that when ‘an aged woman trips twice, the village children will count the contents of her basket’ .
So, how ready is your party for the 2021 governorship election?
The PDP in Anambra is not factionalised, I don ’ t think so. We have one chairman. Chief Ndubisi Nwobu and one state executive members. And as far as I know, Anambra PDP is not due for a state congress until the last quarter of 2021 , actually after the governorship election. I must admit , however , that there are some people within on the fringes of the party, who like to create uncertainties that give impetus to ‘ mercantile politics’. Such persons believe that we are yet in another ‘ trading season .’ But my personal view is that the party is supreme and must ensure discipline within its rank and file. Those who undermine the party ought to be disciplined. We witnessed such disciplinary actions in the recent past.
The PDP has said it is not going to zone the governorship ticket for the Anambra 2021 election to any zone . If that is the case , will you be vying for the governorship slot ?
Zoning is a red herring since it’ s party- based . And what is applicable is what the party constitution says. If the operative words here are thrown open , it presupposes that the party is jettisoning its extant zoning policy , which is not the case. As far as I know , PDP is not into zoning . As to my disposition , since 2017 when I have been in the race: I remain in the race and will always be in the race because I have been proactively engaged in the process of engendering purposeful leadership and sustainable development change to Anambra State . Like most , I remain painfully conscious of Anambra’s need for a skilled leader that is committed to redirecting the state towards sustainable development and greatness . I am also mindful that Anambra has experienced huge missed opportunities and loss of time, financial and material resources. That ought to be redressed urgently.
The Kaduna State Governor Nasir el - Rufai recently called for a power shift to the south in 2023. What is your take on it ?
I am sufficiently not to second -guess the esteemed Governor of Kaduna State . I don ’ t always agree with him , but I respect him . In this instance, he seems to have hit the right chord . But circumspection is called for when dealing with strangers bearing gifts. In reality , however, anyone talking about power not shifting to the south in 2023 cannot be deemed serious and indeed, does not wish Nigeria well. That said , the south as a collective, has to be strategic in handling this matter . Once you encounter an intra -south jostling and bickering, the default option will kick in , which is to maintain the status quo . That will be utterly unacceptable . Now , let me be frank and categorical even at the risk of being controversial . If the northern elite want Nigeria to stay whole , they must voluntarily yield to reform and restructuring . Such reforms will benefit the North immensely in terms of poverty alleviation, enhanced education , and development . We have a large swathe unemployed and under - educated youth population in this country . The majority are domiciled in the North . That is a ticking time -bomb . These challenges must be addressed . If Nigeria, which has been ruled predominantly by the northerners, has not done so well even in the North , it becomes commonsensical to try other leadership alternatives. Routinely, the number one and two positions in this country will always rotate between the North and the South , yet any position allotted to the South will also rotate between the South- East, South-West and South- South . The upshot is that the necessary concessions will be made when the cost of not doing so outweighs the cost of doing so. As I see it , restructuring will be incremental rather than a one- off event. We already see that manifesting in the security sector reform and governance .
With the spate of killings currently experienced in the country, do you think the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd. ) still has a grip and control of this country?
National security is a joint and shared responsibility . The people, the federal , state and local governments have their respective roles to play in ensuring national security. But the security of the citizens is the primary responsibility of the government. And in a democracy , the buck stops on the desk of the President. I’ m sure Mr President is fully aware of the huge outcry about the spiralling insecurity in the country. I believe he must have at his disposal , intelligence and security assessments , which we are not privy to . He alone can determine what scope of national resources he needs to deploy to mitigate the prevailing insecurity . From where I stand, I believe this nation has sufficient human and materiel resources, to dominate the national security environment . If the will is there , then the way is also there.
Are you nursing any fear that Nigeria is at the brink of collapse?
I wrote an op- ed recently titled ‘ Nigeria is dying’ , which elicited mixed reactions . While many applauded the candour and vehemence of the piece, a few considered it hysteric . I was not the one who made the intelligence assessment that Nigeria was on the brink and approaching its tipping point and might implode. Those of us, who do analysis or scream ourselves hoarse , do so to ensure that such apocalyptic assessments do not become a self -fulfilling prophecy. I don ’t personally know anyone who prays for Nigeria to disintegrate or collapse . But our people want true change and discernible reform , which falls under the broad rubric of restructuring . Yet it will be the ultimate fallacy, to be complacent or think that Nigeria is too big to become a failed state. There are nations, which remain nations and only so in name, but in reality, have been internally dismembered by internecine violence and visceral sectarian or ethnic conflicts. We must work hard to avoid such fate .
As a former diplomat , what impact will a travel ban on Nigeria by the United States have on the relationship between the two countries ?
It has little or no impact, whatsoever, but that does not mean we should fold our arms and not react . Our international system promoted globalisation and still support its core values. Yet, each nation -state must protect its sovereignty , national interests and security . Once a country perceives that a counterpart nation has become a weak link in the collectivised security mechanism, it will have no choice but to resort to unilateral measures . That is what happened to Nigeria in this instant . In the post 9/ 11 environment , and proliferation of terrorism, we have to take our bilateral relations with the US seriously and not allow matters of mutual interest to fall through the crack. It is therefore incumbent on us to address the US security concerns in a multi- disciplinary way ; which means we must look at the foreign , domestic and enforcement dimensions. We must look at how our relations with third parties might impact on the US strategic interests. In tackling the US concerns , we will invariably be addressing our security shortcomings and challenges.

source: https://punchng.com/northll-retain-presidency-in-2023-if-south-is-not-united-obaze-ex-anambra-ssg/

Its alright make we dey see how dem go take retain am

Let "ihe riri utara rachakwuo ofe"

Translation

Let that thing that ate the fufu be allowed to lick the soup too.

The country is almost irredeemably gone after years of northern mismanagement, so why do we in the south bother about Nigeria instead of chasing for our own new countries?

Pls before other sees this. Kindly arrange your write up in this format

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It will make it readable.

Pray you survive this raging COVID-19 first.Useless politician.

Of course, if yoruba contest and grabs APC ticket, power goes back to the north through PDP.

There is not sugarcoating it and there is no trick they can play to smuggle themselves in aso rock, since they've made the situation a Yoruba vs East affair, and have sworn never to let the East do their rightful turn.

When they lose at the polls, I and my yoruba friend Yemi will still go out and drink beer and watch football the next day. No hard feelings, just practical politics..

Your topic is diabolical. Even if you got it from

Routinely, the number one and two positions in this country will always rotate between the North and the South , yet any position allotted to the South will also rotate between the South- East, South-West and South- South . The upshot is that the necessary concessions will be made when the cost of not doing so outweighs the cost of doing so. As I see it , restructuring will be incremental rather than a one- off event

I do not think any Nigerian will be surprised. It has always been so.

The presidency is not going to the North in 2023

SLAP44:
Let "ihe riri utara rachakwuo ofe"

Translation

Let that thing that ate the fufu be allowed to lick the soup too.

The country is almost irredeemably gone after years of northern mismanagement, so why do we in the south bother about Nigeria instead of chasing for our own new countries?

If its not bothering you with your old age, you won't be here day and night fabricating lies and wailing about the presidency.

There is no hiding the truth, if the yorubas thinks that they can play the politics of greed and 'have it all' mentality then the north will rule this country untill the end.

we have not dealt with covik one nine and bubu, u are talking about election.we still 2020 sef, useless politician.

These guys don’t understand politics. I can bet anything that the North won’t contest in 2023. There is nothing I cannot bet on it.

Instead of the Igbos to start strategizing and finding a way to build alliance with the North to wrestle the might of the SW, they are busy playing the game of either us or we vote North.

Why are the Igbos behaving like cowards that can’t face the Yorubas at the polls? At least Azikwe-Ekwueme-Sylvester Ugoh once formed an alliance with the North and it is possible to still form an alliance going into 2023.

If I am to be an Igbo political strategist, I will be able to give a better argument to the North that will make them support us above the SW in 2023. There are several bargaining power to use to achieve that but I think the cowardice in Igbo won’t let them see it.

C’mon you have the backing of majority of the SS, the NC will be evenly divided among the two parties. Just find an alliance with either NW or NE and give them a better offer and you will coast home to victory.

Why are you guys so afraid of the Yorubas? You’re all bleeping cowards!

LegendHero:
These guys don’t understand politics. I can bet anything that the North won’t contest in 2023. There is nothing I cannot bet on it.

Instead of the Igbos to start strategizing and finding a way to build alliance with the North to wrestle the might of the SW, they are busy playing the game of either us or we vote North.

Why are the Igbos behaving like cowards that can’t face the Yorubas at the polls? At least Azikwe-Ekwueme-Sylvester Ugoh once formed an alliance with the North and it is possible to still form an alliance going into 2023.

If I am to be an Igbo political strategist, I will be able to give a better argument to the North that will make them support us above the SW in 2023. There are several bargaining power to use to achieve that but I think the cowardice in Igbo won’t let them see it.

C’mon you have the backing of majority of the SS, the NC will be evenly divided among the two parties. Just find an alliance with either NW or NE and give them a better offer and you will coast home to victory.

Why are you guys so afraid of the Yorubas? You’re all bleeping cowards!

Stop being emotional yorubaman, there is no evidence that the North will not contest for power in 2023, when power is all they have. Stop trying to deceive yourself.

Whatever makes a yoruba eligible to contest after 8 years of yoruba presidency and 8 years of VP makes the north eligible, your rotational principle is not cast in gold, it is not constitutional. So leave your emotional effusions and face political realities.

I once told one of you here that our political comments on this forum, influence politicians and the decisions they make. There are active politicians here, even Liar mohammed extracted anti-GEJ's comments from here and published them in nation's newspapers in 2014/2015.

Goading, insulting, blackmail against the East which is your stock in trade won't move the East if you can't embrace equity and campaign for a South Eastern presidency which the SESS zone is collectively ready for.

We are too thick-skinned for all those your sheningans. Stop being too emotional and face realities.

SciLab:

Stop being emotional yorubaman, there is no evidence that the North will not contest for power in 2023, when power is all they have. Stop trying to deceive yourself.

North are not that power drunk. Most of you are using the military period to judge the North. In 1999, they conceded to the south after the issue of NADECO to pacify us. Obasanjo was voted the second time and yet you said the North are power drunk. After Yar’adua death, Jonathan contested and won some votes in the North and that showed they are not as power hungry like we always say. If they were hungry, Jonathan shouldn’t have gotten more than 5% of votes in both NE and NW in 2011.

I can tell you lot of reason why North won’t contest in 2023, no matter how you try to decipher it, it all comes down to the fact that they won’t. Even El-Rufai already conceded to the South. Forget about the noise of those infant Arewa youth council, they are just wasting their time.

Whatever makes a yoruba eligible to contest after 8 years of yoruba presidency and 8 years of VP makes the north eligible, your rotational principle is not cast in gold, it is not constitutional. So leave your effusion emotion and face political realities.

APC is a party formed by alliance between majorly Yorubas and the North. We have ACN, ANPP, and CPC. The party structure is in the hand of the Tinubu caucus and all they need is just Buhari consent. Forget about all this noise, no one has the money machinery to outdo Tinubu gang in APC. Nobody I say coz it is evident the APC structure is not even in Buhari’s hand for now. The worst scenario will be the North caucus will break to another party, but in as much as APC remains, I don’t think any of those guys can wrestle the Tinubu caucus in the presidential primaries.

I once told one of you that our political comments on this forum, influences some politicians and the decisions they make. There are active politicians here, even Liar mohammed extracted anti-GEJ's comments from here and published them in nation's newspapers in 2014/2015.

Who doesn’t know this before? There are lot of political dignitaries on Nairaland and the cyber space in general.

Goading, insulting, blackmail against the East which your stock in trade won't move the East if you can't embrace equity and campaign for a South Eastern presidency which the SESS zone is ready for.
We are too thick-skinned for all those your sheningans. Stop being too emotional and face realities.

Read my first comment again and see whether I spoke non-challantly. I gave the Igbos an alternative to their usual we or North. Why can’t they do like men and try to at least try another strategy. Why should a man accept defeat without a fight.

Hear this, the Yorubas on their own will NEVER succumb to emotional pity the Igbos are projecting. The likes of Azikwe-Shagari-Sylvester Ugoh never conceded anything to the Yorubas. We got everything we ever had from Nigeria through sweat, blood, and hardcore politics.

God willing by 2023, a Yoruba man will be on the ballot for APC, whether he will win or lose will be left to the electorate to decide.

If you really want Presidency after capturing most of the powerful positions under Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, learn to be a lover not a fighter.

You cannot bully your way into Presidency by threats, fake stats or making enemies of the votes you need.

Even then, you gained more individually as kingmakers under Jonathan.

Which Region has the Presidency epp?

SciLab:

Stop being emotional yorubaman, there is no evidence that the North will not contest for power in 2023, when power is all they have. Stop trying to deceive yourself.

Whatever makes a yoruba eligible to contest after 8 years of yoruba presidency and 8 years of VP makes the north eligible, your rotational principle is not cast in gold, it is not constitutional. So leave your effusion emotion and face political realities.

I once told one of you that our political comments on this forum, influences some politicians and the decisions they make. There are active politicians here, even Liar mohammed extracted anti-GEJ's comments from here and published them in nation's newspapers in 2014/2015.

Goading, insulting, blackmail against the East which your stock in trade won't move the East if you can't embrace equity and campaign for a South Eastern presidency which the SESS zone is ready for.
We are too thick-skinned for all those your sheningans. Stop being too emotional and face realities.

SciLab:
Of course, if yoruba contest and grabs APC ticket, power goes back to the north through PDP.

There is not sugarcoating it and there is no trick they can play to smuggle themselves in aso rock, since they've made the situation a Yoruba vs East affair, and have sworn never to let the East do their rightful turn.

When they lose at the polls, I and my yoruba friend Yemi will still go out and drink beer and watch football the next day. No hard feelings, just practical politics..

Who's stopping you from becoming president under PDP that you've been worshipping for 25 years?

If the PDP could not trust you enough to give you ticket, is it APC that you call terrorists party you want to give you ticket?


Yoruba is grabbing that presidency in 2023, get ready to reactivate your Biafra agitation!!!



I AM DONE TALKING

[s][left][quote author=SciLab post=89155884]Of course, if yoruba contest and grabs APC ticket, power goes back to the north through PDP.

There is not sugarcoating it and there is no trick they can play to smuggle themselves in aso rock, since they've made the situation a Yoruba vs East affair, and have sworn never to let the East do their rightful turn.

When they lose at the polls, I and my yoruba friend Yemi will still go out and drink beer and watch football the next day. No hard feelings, just practical politics.. [/s]Junk as usual. Rightful kee you. It looks like your father bed bug infested properties. Sebi you and your family are the only people to vote in the nation. Coward that is afraid to face the west.

SciLab:

Stop being emotional yorubaman, there is no evidence that the North will not contest for power in 2023, when power is all they have. Stop trying to deceive yourself.

Whatever makes a yoruba eligible to contest after 8 years of yoruba presidency and 8 years of VP makes the north eligible, your rotational principle is not cast in gold, it is not constitutional. So leave your effusion emotion and face political realities.

I once told one of you that our political comments on this forum, influences some politicians and the decisions they make. There are active politicians here, even Liar mohammed extracted anti-GEJ's comments from here and published them in nation's newspapers in 2014/2015.

Goading, insulting, blackmail against the East which your stock in trade won't move the East if you can't embrace equity and campaign for a South Eastern presidency which the SESS zone is ready for.
We are too thick-skinned for all those your sheningans. Stop being too emotional and face realities.

You have written what typical coward will write and think.

Yorubas are not afraid to contest the north, they should come. We have done that in the past, we lost some and won some. It is you cowards that are afraid of the west. You can never get our support, you can wail and die for all we care.

EzeOnyembo:
There is no hiding the truth, if the yorubas thinks that they can play the politics of greed and 'have it all' mentality then the north will rule this country untill the end.

Yes, let them rule, let see how your father, the kingmaker will make that possible. Cowards.

Yoruba will contest, you all can perish.

JAMO84:
Who's stopping you from becoming president under PDP that you've been worshipping for 25 years?

If the PDP could not trust you enough to give you ticket, is it APC that you call terrorists party you want to give you ticket?


Yoruba is grabbing that presidency in 2023, get ready to reactivate your Biafra agitation!!!



I AM DONE TALKING

Jamiu, you and I know that yorubas are not capable of making themselves president, they never and never will.

Yorubas are not in the good books of the SESS region that you insult everyday, and no almajiri will vote a yorubaman when a Northerner is on the ballot.

Any party that reveals yoruba as their flagbearer will lose against a North+East alliance. This is practical politics no emotional tantrums that yorubas are known for.

SciLab:


Jamiu, you and I know that yorubas are not capable of making themselves president, they never and never will.

Yorubas are not in the good books of the SESS region that you insult everyday, and no almajiri will vote a yorubaman when a Northerner is on the ballot.

Any party that reveals yoruba as their flagbearer will lose against a North+East alliance. This is practical politics no emotional tantrums that yorubas are known for.

Lol, yes, it is igbo that is capable, that why they have been winning single-handedly since the beginning of the nation.

Lol, north/east alliance. We all saw how you single handedly made Tofa won against abiola. Or made Atiku won against Buhari.

googi:
If you really want Presidency after capturing most of the powerful positions under Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, learn to be a lover not a fighter.

You cannot bully your way into Presidency by threats, fake stats or making enemies of the votes you need.

Even then, you gained more individually as kingmakers under Jonathan.

Which Region has the Presidency epp?

Your last question is a key question but you always forget that question when you want to taunt the East that you will vote an Igbo man.

The chicken has come home to roost as your own bitter medicine is about to be served to you.

You have deluded yourself for too long that Igbo will prefer an yoruba president to a Northern because yorubas and Igbo are socially compatible to an existent, but you taunt us as political neophytes, even when Igbos are getting elected as politicians in Italy, poland, US, Canada etc.

The presidency has not helped anyone but the SESS region are not comfortable with yorubas jumping the queue into the presidency again after serving 16 years as both president and VP.

The East will support our own primarily but, if it is not mathematically possible, then any other alternative will be better than yoruba until you all come to the basics and embrace equity and justice.

Gabkosh:
Lol, yes, it is igbo that is capable, that why they have been winning single-handedly since the beginning of the nation.

Lol, north/east alliance. We all saw how you single handedly made Tofa won against abiola. Or made Atiku won against Buhari.

Oga, no long story, ensure you do everything to get the APC ticket in 2023, and then wait for North + East play their cards. You think practical politics listen to your sentimental tantrums?

SciLab Sir,

Read what I wrote again. Igbo votes has never made a difference or elected Yoruba. The South-south you rely on have learnt their lesson the hard way from their association with Igbo in Ebele Govt.

South-south has never trusted the East or West except during the time of Awo in the West and Ali as UPN Governor.

Again, tell us what South-south gained from Jonathan after getting elected by the North and South. He lost all the Goodwill.

googi:
SciLab Sir,

Read what I wrote again. Igbo votes has never made a difference or elected Yoruba. The South-south you rely on have learnt their lesson the hard way from their association with Igbo in Ebele Govt.

South-south has never trusted the East or West except during the time of Awo in the West and Ali as UPN Governor.

Again, tell us what South-south gained from Jonathan after getting elected by the North and South. He lost all the Goodwill.

The SS now hates Igbos but still voted along with them in 2019? Lol...yoruba man and his usual, well known propaganda.

Forget about the chances of the East and tell us how the yoruba intends to win election when they have burnt all bridges with other southern regions and are now at the mercy of almajiri votes that they can't never get as long as the North contest the elections on a major party.

In all honesty, where do you hope to get you votes in 2023?

Sorry, I thought all the losers voted for Atiku the same way they voted for Buhari/Obi (Okadigbo) ticket.

If they haven't learnt, you all will.

SciLab:


The SS now hates Igbos but still voted along with them in 2019? Lol...yoruba man and his usual, well known propaganda.

Forget about the chances of the East and tell us how the yoruba intends to win election when they have burnt all bridges with other southern regions and are now at the mercy of almajiri votes that they can't never get as long as the North contest the elections on a major party.

In all honesty, where do you hope to get you votes in 2023?

EzeOnyembo:
There is no hiding the truth, if the yorubas thinks that they can play the politics of greed and 'have it all' mentality then the north will rule this country untill the end.

northerners are not greedy,

SciLab:


The SS now hates Igbos but still voted along with them in 2019? Lol...yoruba man and his usual, well known propaganda.

Forget about the chances of the East and tell us how the yoruba intends to win election when they have burnt all bridges with other southern regions and are now at the mercy of almajiri votes that they can't never get as long as the North contest the elections on a major party.

In all honesty, where do you hope to get you votes in 2023?

Don’t bank on the SS that much on presidential election. They don’t vote blindly like the Igbos. They have shown that they are not rigid and you will make a great mistake by thinking SS will vote overwhelmingly for a North/SE vice against a Yoruba/North candidacy. If Osinbajo is on the ballot as president, he will get nothing less than 35%-40% of the vote in the SS.

Let me analyze something for you.

Below is the presidential election results (Just APC&PDP):
—In 2015:
Edo- pdp:286,869 ; apc:208,469
Bayelsa- pdp:361,209 ; apc:5,194
Delta- pdp:1,211,405 ; apc:48,910
Cross-River: pdp:414,863 ; apc:28,368
Rivers: pdp:1,487,075 ; apc:69,238
Akwa-Ibom: pdp:953,304 ; apc:58,411

Verdict: PDP won by 91.8%, while APC by 8.2%

—In 2019:
Edo- PDP: 275,691 ; APC: 267,842
Bayelsa- PDP: 197,933 ; APC: 118,821
Delta- PDP: 594,068 ; APC: 221,292
CrossRiver: PDP: 295,737 ; APC: 117,302
Rivers: PDP: 473,971 ; APC: 150,710
Akwa-Ibom: PDP: 395,832 ; APC: 175,429

Verdict: PDP won by 67% while APC by 33%

Can you see the drop in votes of PDP in 2019? Even with the fact that Buhari did a bad job with governance, people still vote for him in the SS and the margin closed. We can argue it’s federal might.

By 2023, Osinbajo on the ballot as presidential candidate Of APC against a Northerner in PDP will get nothing less than 35-40% of the votes in the SS. First he’s a Christian coupled with the fact that people know he is brilliant and will do a better job as Nigerian president. Politics of hate is not pronounced in the SS as it is in the SE.

Wake up from your slumber, anybody that APC bring out on the ballot will win that election except maybe APC break up before 2023. That’s a fact!

They've come again, idiots and nincompoops

LegendHero:


Don’t bank on the SS that much on presidential election. They don’t vote blindly like the Igbos. They have shown that they are not rigid and you will make a great mistake by thinking SS will vote overwhelmingly for a North/SE vice against a Yoruba/North candidacy. If Osinbajo is on the ballot as president, he will get nothing less than 35%-40% of the vote in the SS.

Let me analyze something for you.

Below is the presidential election results (Just APC&PDP):
—In 2015:
Edo- pdp:286,869 ; apc:208,469
Bayelsa- pdp:361,209 ; apc:5,194
Delta- pdp:1,211,405 ; apc:48,910
Cross-River: pdp:414,863 ; apc:28,368
Rivers: pdp:1,487,075 ; apc:69,238
Akwa-Ibom: pdp:953,304 ; apc:58,411

Verdict: PDP won by 91.8%, while APC by 8.2%

—In 2019:
Edo- PDP: 275,691 ; APC: 267,842
Bayelsa- PDP: 197,933 ; APC: 118,821
Delta- PDP: 594,068 ; APC: 221,292
CrossRiver: PDP: 295,737 ; APC: 117,302
Rivers: PDP: 473,971 ; APC: 150,710
Akwa-Ibom: PDP: 395,832 ; APC: 175,429

Verdict: PDP won by 67% while APC by 33%

Can you see the drop in votes of PDP in 2019? Even with the fact that Buhari did a bad job with governance, people still vote for him in the SS and the margin closed. We can argue it’s federal might.

By 2023, Osinbajo on the ballot as presidential candidate Of APC against a Northerner in PDP will get nothing less than 35-40% of the votes in the SS. First he’s a Christian coupled with the fact that people know he is brilliant and will do a better job as Nigerian president. Politics of hate is not pronounced in the SS as it is in the SE.

Wake up from your slumber, anybody that APC bring out on the ballot will win that election except maybe APC break up before 2023. That’s a fact!

An Osinbajo candidacy is a sure banker in the SW, SS, NC and parts of the NE the SE can vote who ever they so wish. Na their cup of tea. If Osinbajo wins four Geopolitical zones please who are the Igbos

This is just a dream that can't be true, south west owns the ticket and the only tested, trusted and hardworking man to vote for is yemi osinbajo

maybanks:


An Osinbajo candidacy is a sure banker in the SW, SS, NC and parts of the NE the SE can vote who ever they so wish. Na their cup of tea. If Osinbajo wins four Geopolitical zones please who are the Igbos

In fact this is the best analysis