The President North wants -Lamido
By Dele Anofi, Abuja 5 hours 37 minutes ago
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Lamido Lamido

Northern governors have opted for a development-oriented president to run the nation’s affairs from 2015.

His characteristics should include ability to make the generality of Nigerians happy and contended,according to Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State.

The northern governors, at their last meeting in Kaduna,said the Presidency should return to that region in the next election.

Although, Governor Lamido, speaking against the backdrop of the meeting in an interview, did not say the governors have ditched or will ditch President Goodluck Jonathan,he said if the same governors who went against the interest of their own region in 2011 are now going in a different direction, then something fundamental must be wrong.

“The governors who made the comments were also the governors who made Jonathan their candidate in 2011. Now, if they are talking this way, then something is wrong because all the northern governors supported Jonathan in 2011 and by implication they went against the northern interest in 2015 because of Jonathan, didn’t they? If today they are singing a different tune, I want to believe that it was just because they were concerned about Nigeria,” he said.

“ I guess what we should be asking is: what is wrong? As a people, what we want is how to develop the country where we feel happy and contented. Nigerians don’t really care about who the President or governor or the Council chairman is, as long as their basic needs are met,”he added.

But he was quick to add that the North or indeed any part of the country could not go it alone in picking the nation’s president.

“What are we talking about? Is it a southern Nigeria President, northern Nigeria President or is it about a Nigerian President? If it is about Nigerian President, then all forces must sit down and discuss it because there is no way one bloc would say ‘I must have it.’ The north tried it last time but failed when Atiku, Gen. Babangida, Gen Aliyu, Bukola all contested and lost the PDP primaries. Then, Gen. Buhari a northerner from CPC contested in the main election, and what happened was history. So this is to prove that the North cannot give us a President all alone and so it is with the South. In other words, it must be a Nigerian consensus.”

He did not take kindly to the comment made by former military ruler, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, that there would be bloodshed should the 2015 elections be rigged.

His words: “We have to be cautious and stop talking bad about ourselves and that if something does not happen, heaven will fall. Heaven will not fall and if it falls, it will fall on Nigeria, not on another country.

“ If you say there is going to be war in Nigeria because you lost an election, it will only affect Nigerians who will be killing themselves. Whatever we say about ourselves, whether on election or whatever, we must think about our culture and discipline and think about how to support it but if you don’t, fair enough.

“ If Buhari says there would be war in 2015 because of one thing or the other, fair enough, because to me, the war can only affect Nigerians who will be killing themselves and northerners in particular.

“ I know there is no way people from the other regions will be killing each other because of Buhari, it is only the Hausaman who will be killing one another because of him.

“Why all this talk about war, bloodbath? We have to be cautious because I get worried when people who were honoured by God to lead us as Head of State begin to make grave statements that can adversely affect the greater majority of this country.

“ When we think of it, at one time, we were all Buhari’s citizens because he was privileged by God to lead us at one time. So, no matter how pained he is, being one time leader of this country, he must be worried that majority of us are going to die.”

He did not take kindly to the comment
made by former military ruler, Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari, that there would
be bloodshed should the 2015 elections
be rigged.
His words: “We have to be cautious and
stop talking bad about ourselves and
that if something does not happen,
heaven will fall. Heaven will not fall and
if it falls, it will fall on Nigeria, not on
another country.
“ If you say there is going to be war in
Nigeria because you lost an election, it
will only affect Nigerians who will be
killing themselves. Whatever we say
about ourselves, whether on election or
whatever, we must think about our
culture and discipline and think about
how to support it but if you don’t, fair
enough.
“ If Buhari says there would be war in
2015 because of one thing or the other,
fair enough, because to me, the war can
only affect Nigerians who will be killing
themselves and northerners in
particular.
“ I know there is no way people from the
other regions will be killing each other
because of Buhari, it is only the
Hausaman who will be killing one
another because of him.
“Why all this talk about war, bloodbath?
We have to be cautious because I get
worried when people who were honoured
by God to lead us as Head of State begin
to make grave statements that can
adversely affect the greater majority of
this country.

“ When we think of it, at one time, we
were all Buhari’s citizens because he was
privileged by God to lead us at one time.
So, no matter how pained he is, being
one time leader of this country, he must
be worried that majority of us are going
to die.”

The northern governors, at their last meeting in Kaduna,said the Presidency should return to that region in the next election.

Although, Governor Lamido, speaking against the backdrop of the meeting in an interview, did not say the governors have ditched or will ditch President Goodluck Jonathan,he said if the same governors who went against the interest of their own region in 2011 are now going in a different direction, then something fundamental must be wrong.

“The governors who made the comments were also the governors who made Jonathan their candidate in 2011. Now, if they are talking this way, then something is wrong because all the northern governors supported Jonathan in 2011 and by implication they went against the northern interest in 2015 because of Jonathan, didn’t they? If today they are singing a different tune, I want to believe that it was just because they were concerned about Nigeria,” he said.

“ I guess what we should be asking is: what is wrong? As a people, what we want is how to develop the country where we feel happy and contented. Nigerians don’t really care about who the President or governor or the Council chairman is, as long as their basic needs are met,”he added.

Kobojunkie: I see the opening theme here has been to distract from the main message.


It seems like many of the other regions in the Nation, the north also feels, that the only way it would benefit from the FG is if the Presidency returns to their region.

chuks49: Vampire Buhari

Gbawe:

Anything to say on the main topic of thread i.e "The President North wants" and regional agitation for the Presidency?

PointB:

Half of what Lamido said were directed at Buhari and his unguarded utterance. What can be more topical than Buhari, war, bloodbath, and strife. Perhaps to someone like you, all that matter is power going back to the North at all cost. Other see differently and indeed see through your propaganda!

I know there is no way people from the other regions will be killing each other because of Buhari, it is only the Hausaman who will be killing one another because of him.

Gbawe:

What is it with you indoctrinated people? OK. You see through my "propaganda". On a faceless, anonymous chat forum . Some of you , perhaps because of sheer paranoia borne of constant indoctrination, take this need to see 'agenda' and 'propaganda' way too seriously.

Can you now please move on and stop boring the forum with your predisposition to seeing "agenda" and "propaganda" everywhere? It is seriously off-putting from you guys and only creates the image of an insecure people with siege mentality ruining every thread here these days.

Lamido's talk of Buhari is not the main theme of the article even if you wish to make it so. You have now 'exposed' my "propaganda" please move on abeg and don't derail the thread because it is not for folks like you seeking another avenue to rant at the "enemies" of GEJ while distracting from the main topic.

PointB:

Move on to where/what? Dude is something wrong with you? If you cannot bear someone commenting on stuff you posted, for crying out loud you should leave Nairaland. People like me abound here, and will continue to whether clowns like you like it or not. Let's assume for argument sake, that I am indeed indoctrinated, so fvcking what? Are you not even more indoctrinated by Tinubu, AC.N and their clannish ideaology?

As per the article, who determines the main topic? The headline, propagandist like you, or the message therein?

In my opinion, while propagandist will have us focus on whatever suits their agenda, passers by, and keen observers will not lose sight of the fact that Lamido spent a considerable amount of time and energy discussing the calamity Buhari had wished upon the country. That dude, contrary to what you would have us believe, is the main topic of the news you posted. Twist it anyhow you wish, but you cannot derail the message of Lamido.

And Lamido message once again is that: Buhari is dangerous and must be stop by Northerners working hand in hand with the south. Finito!

PointB:

Move on to where/what? Dude is something wrong with you? If you cannot bear someone commenting on stuff you posted, for crying out loud you should leave Nairaland. People like me abound here, and will continue to whether clowns like you like it or not. Let's assume for argument sake, that I am indeed indoctrinated, so fvcking what? Are you not even more indoctrinated by Tinubu, AC.N and their clannish ideaology?

As per the article, who determines the main topic? The headline, propagandist like you, or the message therein?

In my opinion, while propagandist will have us focus on whatever suits their agenda, passers by, and keen observers will not lose sight of the fact that Lamido spent a considerable amount of time and energy discussing the calamity Buhari had wished upon the country. That dude, contrary to what you would have us believe, is the main topic of the news you posted. Twist it anyhow you wish, but you cannot derail the message of Lamido.

And Lamido message once again is that: Buhari is dangerous and must be stop by Northerners working hand in hand with the south. Finito!

Gbawe:

The likes of you are best ignored. Nothing but a broken record of paranoia, indoctrination and inferiority complex. You have been programmed from the womb to hate blindly and it shows in every pathetic comment you make.

ishmael: Yes, we agree, let power return back to the north. It is a very wise suggestion. We will give our support only to a northerner who knows the meaning of peace and not pieces. We will prefer a northern christian to be presented or else let them forget it. We are tired of jihadists ruling us.

PointB:

Move on to where/what? Dude is something wrong with you? If you cannot bear someone commenting on stuff you posted, for crying out loud you should leave Nairaland. People like me abound here, and will continue to whether clowns like you like it or not. Let's assume for argument sake, that I am indeed indoctrinated, so fvcking what? Are you not even more indoctrinated by Tinubu, AC.N and their clannish ideaology?

As per the article, who determines the main topic? The headline, propagandist like you, or the message therein?

In my opinion, while propagandist will have us focus on whatever suits their agenda, passers by, and keen observers will not lose sight of the fact that Lamido spent a considerable amount of time and energy discussing the calamity Buhari had wished upon the country. That dude, contrary to what you would have us believe, is the main topic of the news you posted. Twist it anyhow you wish, but you cannot derail the message of Lamido.

And Lamido message once again is that: Buhari is dangerous and must be stop by Northerners working hand in hand with the south. Finito!

PointB:

The likes of you are dangerous propagandist and should be closely watched by well meaning Nairalanders. Your evil machinations will be met with opposing logic. Your mischievous posts and dark comments are clear indicator of malformation in your early childhood!

PointB:

Move on to where/what? Dude is something wrong with you? If you cannot bear someone commenting on stuff you posted, for crying out loud you should leave Nairaland. People like me abound here, and will continue to whether clowns like you like it or not. Let's assume for argument sake, that I am indeed indoctrinated, so fvcking what? Are you not even more indoctrinated by Tinubu, AC.N and their clannish ideaology?

As per the article, who determines the main topic? The headline, propagandist like you, or the message therein?

In my opinion, while propagandist will have us focus on whatever suits their agenda, passers by, and keen observers will not lose sight of the fact that Lamido spent a considerable amount of time and energy discussing the calamity Buhari had wished upon the country. That dude, contrary to what you would have us believe, is the main topic of the news you posted. Twist it anyhow you wish, but you cannot derail the message of Lamido.

And Lamido message once again is that: [size=14pt]Buhari is dangerous and must be stop by Northerners working hand in hand with the south.[/size] Finito!

What are we talking about? Is it a southern Nigeria President, northern Nigeria President or is it about a Nigerian President? If it is about Nigerian President, then all forces must sit down and discuss it because there is no way one bloc would say ‘I must have it.’ The north tried it last time but failed when Atiku, Gen. Babangida, Gen Aliyu, Bukola all contested and lost the PDP primaries. Then, Gen. Buhari a northerner from CPC contested in the main election, and what happened was history. So this is to prove that the North cannot give us a President all alone and so it is with the South. In other words, it must be a Nigerian consensus.

he said if the same governors who went against the interest of their own region in 2011 are now going in a different direction, then something fundamental must be wrong.