Maxymilliano:
Gunning for a senatorial seat at 70

then be youth nar

WarriFirstBorn:


Can you please mention on notable project of Obaseki since he came into power?

Dude spent the whole of his first term fighting Oshiomhole and now he is using his second tenure to fight Edo PDP. He is just there doing nothing.

Like Wike rightly said "Obaseki has betrayal embedded in his DNA".

Dude is a collosal failure.

Thank you for schooling that one who is still basking in a narrow victory that has become his albatross today. Even now that Obaseki is peppering him in PDP and the scales falling off Edo people's eyes over the fraudulent and deceptive anti-godfatherism campaign, he is still stuck in a long expired euphoria. PDP is currently in shambles in Edo State as Obaseki is plotting to conduct LGA elections suddenly and install his loyalists from APC in the 18 councils, Wike is appologising, Dan Orbih is regretting, Ogbeide Ihama's political career is on the verge of permanent death etc all because of the PDP's decision to allow Obaseki in its fold two years ago. And the worst of all is that virtually nothing is happening in Edo State as per governance. No meaningful ongoing projects unlike Oshiomhole's time when giant infrastructural projects littered every LGA. All we hear everyday now is talk talk and grammar from Osadebe House.

Unigrad:

Well, during oshiomole activism, he was cashing out from Obasanjo government, running secret bargaining, unknowing to people. Where did you think he got the money to pursue his campaign for governorship?
Almost all the roads he did as Governor in Edo State are nowhere to be found, substandard roads, Edo specialist hospital he built with state money, nobody knows the owner of that hospital till date.
Every average Nigerians are opportunists, for you to know them, give them political positions and see their actions.
We worship money in Nigeria and that will keep alot of Nigerians in the position they are now.
Politicians are gathering money now to buy votes, buy judges and buy lawyers to pursue their tribunal cases.

You lie! Oshiomhole's roads in Edo State are of very high quality and durability. You are obviously not from Edo State and you have never visited the place to see for yourself. Even his political foes don't argue about the quality of his projects. What they only complain about is the cost. And come to think of it, don't genuinely good products come at a high price? Oshiomhole's roads hardly develop failed portions. The 20km one he did in my LGA in 2010 and another 6 km one he even hurriedly did just three months to the end of his tenure are both totally devoid of failed portions till today unlike his succesor's whose merely two to three year old roads are full of failed portions. In addition to roads, Oshiomhole did quality renovation of primary and secondary schools that were left to decay for years both by the successive military administrations of the state and that of Lucky Igbinedion. There is hardly a village in Edo State in which Oshiomhole didn't renovate with state of the art building materials at least two primary schools and one secondary school. The greedy average Nigerian politician can't embark on the kind and scope of projects Oshiomhole undertook.
On the issue of cutting deals with Obasanjo as labour leader: this is a stale narrative which even Obasanjo himself has never alleged. Oshiomhole's reasons for always soft pedalling on those strikes was the fact that few days into the strike, some Nigerians would start complaining of untold hardship and start calling on him to call it off. You can't continue fighting for a people who are no longer interested in the fight. If you have ever led a mass action against any authority maybe in your locality, church, mosque, town union, etc, you will understand why Nigerians aren't worth fighting for and why our problem is us ourselves contrary to the narrative that the political elite is. Didn't people also accuse Ghani Fawhemi of asking them to come out into the streets in the name of protest against the Abacha Junta to get killed while his own children were overseas? Before calling off each of those NLC strikes Oshiomhole would always make a public speech in which he would anchor the call off on the complaints of the masses about hardship and no one could ever really fault him on that.
Oshiomhole didn't run an expensive campaign for governorship in 2007 hence he was easily rigged out by the financial war chested Tony Anenih lef-PDP and the same Obasanjo you claim he had been cutting deals with. Recall that Obasanjo imposed Osunbor for reasons of:
1. Osunbor being his in-law on account of being from same community with Obasanjo's late wife Stella.
2. trying to reward Osunbor, for as Edo Central senator, floating his evil third term plot on the floor of the Senate.

So how could Obasanjo have rigged the 2007 election against Oshiomhole whom he had supposedly been cutting deals with as NLC president? Does that make sense?

JudasNaKarrot:
I did not curse you o, except that you're reading it upside down.

But why are you supporting those who have already destroyed this country. Is there no other candidate?
Or are you guys doing this because he is " my brother" and "my tribesman". That same religious and ethnic sentiments that has kept Nigeria where it is today that the common man cannot feed.

Have a rethink dear.

Please how exactly is Oshiomhole part of those who destroyed this country? This narrative of "those who destroyed this country' is beginning to lose meaning as nearly everyone has destroyed Nigeria in the eyes of youths who are themselves worse than those they criticize. What impacts have youthful persons like Yaya Bello, Dimeji Bankole, Lucky Igbinedion, James Ibori, etc made? Is it just about age or antecedents, principles, ideas, etc? The ruination of Nigeria didn't happen today. It actually started when under 30 years old military men like Nzeogwu, Ifeajuna, etc misadventured into politics and then another youthful senior army officer, Aguiyi Ironsi at age 42, suspended our truly federal independence constitution and replaced it with this unitary document we grapple with today. That was the genesis of the decay in Nigeria and all those involved in the act were youths. With how Nigeria turned out to be courtesy of the 1966 intervention by myopic youthful army officers, hasn't hindsight shown us clearly that we would have been better off today if the elderly politians of those times like Balewa, Ahmadu Bello, Azikiwe, Awolowo, Dennis Osadebe, etc had just been allowed to continue with their allegedly corrupt government?

Unemadu:

“Our”? Na your property? No one stops the so called youths from contesting.

Exactly. I don't understand this sudden perception that some people now own the country more than others just because they are youths. Who is stopping these so called youths from contesting is a question for which I have not got an answer. All those we accuse of being too old in the power game today actually all started the political struggles with bare hands at the age brackets of 30 to 40 on which they rode to national prominence. But our so-called youths of today want power to be thrown on their laps while seeking sudden wealth.

Chijeep:
Misplaced Surprise

No need for Senate na, why not president?

Frog eyes

the calculation is for him to become senate president while he midwife’s a rubber stamp National Assembly for Tinubu’s government so that the looting can be perfected - if you don’t gerrit, then forget about it

texazzpete:


But if you’re endorsing a 71 year old man for Senate, aren’t you a colossal failure yourself ?

My question remains thus: what age is the dividing line be between too old and too young for public office? Didn't Lucky Igbinedion rule Edo State at age 44 and at the end of his tenure Edo State became desolate until this same 70 year Oshiomhole came in at age 56 to reverse the trend? Didn't Ibori become Delta governor at age 43 or so? Can you support an Ibori presidential ambition if he were to indicate interest today?
Didn't Dimeji Bankole become Speaker of House of Representatives at age 38? What impact can you recall he made as regards good legislation and example? What of Yahaya Bello who became Kogi Governor at age 45? Would you borrow him to govern your state? I don't really know where this sudden fixation about youthfulness came from. This country has largely been governed by the likes of IBB at 44, Gowon at 29, Murtala Mohammed at 36, Aguiyi Ironsi at age 42, Obasanjo at 38, Buhari at 41, Shagari at 56, Abacha at 48, etc and Nigeria is a tragedy today. So how come we are like this today if compulsory youthful governance is what progresses a country?

[quote author=Rastaramsey post=111649542]This one never tire
With him head wey be like Calabash cover [ You that has perfect shaped head. What is the uses of that empty perfect head to humanity than to sit and ranting on nairaland? Are Tinubu, oshiomole, islam, yoruba your headache? You may soon die of this incurable disease called hatred. ]

I will love to see him at the senate. Very vocal.

The yearnings and aspirations that couldn't be met by Adams as an 8 years governor can't be met as a senator.
Let the old man REST !!!

Unigrad:

Well, during oshiomole activism, he was cashing out from Obasanjo government, running secret bargaining, unknowing to people. Where did you think he got the money to pursue his campaign for governorship?
Almost all the roads he did as Governor in Edo State are nowhere to be found, substandard roads, Edo specialist hospital he built with state money, nobody knows the owner of that hospital till date.
Every average Nigerians are opportunists, for you to know them, give them political positions and see their actions.
We worship money in Nigeria and that will keep alot of Nigerians in the position they are now.
Politicians are gathering money now to buy votes, buy judges and buy lawyers to pursue their tribunal cases.

So stupid!

Well, I still see that man in the light of his years as a labour leader. And his recent political travails should have taught him a lesson and properly reset his brains.

JudasNaKarrot:
I did not curse you o, except that you're reading it upside down.

But why are you supporting those who have already destroyed this country. Is there no other candidate?
Or are you guys doing this because he is " my brother" and "my tribesman". That same religious and ethnic sentiments that has kept Nigeria where it is today that the common man cannot feed.

Have a rethink dear.

At 70 yrs of age! I guest money is drying up to main his lifestyle

Maxymilliano:
Gunning for a senatorial seat at 70

Its okay huge experience is needed in senate just wrong for executive positions

Maxymilliano:
Gunning for a senatorial seat at 70

No u re wrong to some extent. Yes Oshomhole misbehaved while he was d national Chairman of APC bringing in dis current administration of failure. But quote me anywhere ever since d inception of democracy, Oshomholo is d best governor Edo state has Eva had. Go for research Mr.

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Only those who don't know shit about Edo state will argue with you. Oshiomhole's name will always ring in Edo State... He's reverend in Edo North.

We matched from Afashio to Iyamo when he claimed his stolen mandate. Omo !!! Some people had problems identifying their hometowns when Oshiomhole was a Governor due to massive developmental strides!

Oshio Baba changed Edo state. His stubbornness and vocal power will be very essential in the Senate.

Make Alimikhena go rest lol

eeetuk:
WarriFirstBorn : “Dude, Oshiomhole did not attend any higher institution but he is a very good and eloquent speaker”

WarroFirstBorn,
Thank you for letting me and this audience to know that Oshiomhole is not a university graduate—that kind of ease my concern about the low quality of education in Nigeria. In fact, his opening speech proved he is not a university graduate. He talked nonsense instead of going straight to why he is running for senate.

And I disagreed with you wholeheartedly, for saying that Mr. Oshiomhole is a good speaker. He is not in any way near a good speaker. Maybe in your standard, but not mine.

A good speaker opens up a speech with why he or she has decided to jump into the senate race. That is what the audience wants to hear. Every other thing is nonsense.

So, my advice to Mr. Oshiomhole is to hire a good speech writer to help him to shape the message about why he is running to become a Nigerian senator. A good campaign message does two things: (1) helps a candidate for election to focus on what he or she will do if elected, (2) draws a strong and clear contrast between candidates for election. That way, voters are able to choose a candidate who will represent their interest in Abuja.

I swear you have never heard that man speak Live or watched him speak. He speaks impeccable English. I know what I am saying bro. I have followed that guy from his AC days to ACN and then to APC, while I was still living in Edo state. I first came across him when he came for his electioneering campaign to my town. I have also attended several town hall meetings with him in Benin city.

Bro, forget what you are reading on paper. Try and listen to the guy speak and you will understand where I am coming from.

So he still wants to go and loot and chop the remaining national cake money that he left behind..ok

garfield1:


How old is t.a orji,Jonah jang,Chris ekpenyong,adamu aliero,

That one is their business.
They are too old for the Senate.

eeetuk:
Oshiomhole said he chose to celebrate his birthday with his people because he was conscious of his origin as a nobody, given birth to under a tree by his mother but destined by God to be what he is today."---Oshiimhole

A very confused message about why you are running for a political office!
I am talking about a former labor leader,a former state governor for 8 years, a former chairman of a major political party not able to Make an inspiring speech to open up his campaign for senate job.

Why is Mr oshiomhole running to become a nigerian senator?
His opening speech should begin with why he is running for senate and didn't.
I am so shame of why Nigerians leaders cannot communicate effectively.

I personally don't fancy the idea of Oshiomhole going to represent Edo-North in the Senate because of the singular fact that he doesn't believe in restructuring as against the fact that that exactly is the panacea to nearly all the problems we have today as a country. With that he might be among those who will always vote against pro-restructuring motions and bills on the floor, However, all what Warrifirstborn has been telling you are naked truths. From his replies to you it is clear that he has lived long enough in Edo State hence knows much about the place.
Secondly, Oshiomhole didn't tell you that his birthday speech was his formal declaration to warrant your expectation of him declaring the vision and mission behind his ambition for Senate. This is only a very informal intimation of the public in an event as informal as a birthday celebration. Moreover he is yet to even buy the nomination form so why all these your expectations that smacks of putting the cart before the horse? When Oshiomhole wanted to contest governorship in 2007 he made the formal declaration after buying the AC nomination form, and then proceeded first to the Oba Palace to formally inform him of his ambition, stating his mission and vision right in front of the monarch and the media, and ask for his endorsement and support. That declaration speech of his that day caused a spontaneous ovation from all in attendance. The video is on YouTube for you to watch in order that you understand Warrifirstborn's position. That was how he did it in the past and likely going to do it again this time around.[/quote]

CountVersailles:
If there is one person in the history of Nigerian politics that really disappointed me to no lengths, it has to be Adams Oshiomole. From his days as a thorn in Obasanjo's flesh, you would think this guy stood for the masses. He called himself a comrade and as a leader who championed the needs of millions of Nigerian workers, he stood opposed to Obasanjo's policies which were not in the general interest of the public. In his simple Khaki outfit, he felt like every other commoner who was experiencing the biting impact of a failing Nigerian economy. Anyone may have claimed at that time that he was the hope Nigeria needed. Squarely because of his activism,

Alas! He too had a price. He became a governor and things changed. He started rigging like every other stupid Nigerian governor and wanted to become political godfather. Who would have believed the Adams Oshiomole of the early 2000's would turn into such a corrupt politician with a trophy wife? Adams is a disaster and a clear evidence that Nigerian activisits have no honor. He is a shining indication that people like Omojuwa, Tolu Ogunlesi, and every other Twitter warrior are just waiting for their turn to eat in the national cake. Nigeria is finished! I wonder how much good can come out of that country every again.

Including Nnamdi Kanu

Deadlytruth:

My question remains thus: what age is the dividing line be between too old and too young for public office? Didn't Lucky Igbinedion rule Edo State at age 44 and at the end of his tenure Edo State became desolate until this same 70 year Oshiomhole came in at age 56 to reverse the trend? Didn't Ibori become Delta governor at age 43 or so? Can you support an Ibori presidential ambition if he were to indicate interest today?
Didn't Dimeji Bankole become Speaker of House of Representatives at age 38? What impact can you recall he made as regards good legislation and example? What of Yahaya Bello who became Kogi Governor at age 45? Would you borrow him to govern your state? I don't really know where this sudden fixation about youthfulness came from. This country has largely been governed by the likes of IBB at 44, Gowon at 29, Murtala Mohammed at 36, Aguiyi Ironsi at age 42, Obasanjo at 38, Buhari at 41, Shagari at 56, Abacha at 48, etc and Nigeria is a tragedy today. So how come we are like this today if compulsory youthful governance is what progresses a country?

I note you cleverly omitted Tinubu’s age when he became Governor of Lagos.

While it is correct that youth alone does not make someone a good or great leader, the idea should be to elect good and (relatively) youthful leaders. Makes no sense to say “we’ve had some bad youths as leaders so we can’t ask for youthful leaders again”.

texazzpete:


I note you cleverly omitted Tinubu’s age when he became Governor of Lagos.

While it is correct that youth alone does not make someone a good or great leader, the idea should be to elect good and (relatively) youthful leaders. Makes no sense to say “we’ve had some bad youths as leaders so we can’t ask for youthful leaders again”.

Going by the present narrative that Tinubu is close to 90 years, if you use that to calculate his age as of 1999 you would arrive at age 67. Now, is age 67 youthful to warrant your expectation that I include Tinubu in my citation of youthful governors in the age brackets 49 -44 with uneventful administrations? Moreover can you honestly place Tinubu's performance as Lagos Governor on the same score as Lucky Igbinedion's and James Ibori's who were far younger than him? My citation of these examples is to show that good governance has no correlation with age hence not about youthfulness or elderliness but about antecedents, principles, demonstrated commitment to genuine nation building, ideology, etc by the aspirant whether young or old.