once again Bini people have proven contrary to popular belief that they are above tribalism. They have voted again for a man who is not Bini against their own son.

when will other states and Nigeria be able to do this?

Middle belt states, Adamawa state, Lagos state, etc voted for GEJ & PDP in presidential election yet CPC and Buhari supporters accuse them of 'rigging'.

did Buhari really think Lagos voted for him?

My bet; come presidential election Edo state will vote for PDP, to my mind that how elections should be, not following one party blindly

Ok

#Afanna:

and your question is?

The Gov won all the 18 LG ,binis have just 7 Lg . All every ethnic group live in benin city including the Itsekiri and the ijaws . ....... lol seriously edo is too small for you to be making it about tribe...you guys all the same...

Don,t let the celebration get to your head....nairaland tribalist don,t give a care..

silly post ..

#Afanna:
The Gov won all the 18 LG ,binis have just 7 Lg . All every ethnic group live in benin city including the Itsekiri and the ijaws . ....... lol seriously edo is too small for you to be making it about tribe...you guys all the same...

Don,t let the celebration get to your head....nairaland tribalist don,t give a care..

silly post ..

You obviously don't get my post. Bini have the highest population in Edo State, yet they decided to vote for a non-Bini man, despite having a Bini man as a candidate, in the 1979 the Bini voted for Ambrose Alli also a non Bini. To my mind I commend Bini for taking this stand. If only more tribes in Nigeria took this stance

Even if PDP is killing Nigeria fast - that's how an election is supposed to be?

That is not how an election is supposed to be - an election is supposed to be able accomplishments, vision and ability. All of which PDP is lacking.

faithin9ja: once again Bini people have proven contrary to popular belief that they are above tribalism. They have voted again for a man who is not Bini against their own son.

when will other states and Nigeria be able to do this?

Middle belt states, Adamawa state, Lagos state, etc voted for GEJ & PDP in presidential election yet CPC and Buhari supporters accuse them of 'rigging'.

did Buhari really think Lagos voted for him?

My bet; come presidential election Edo state will vote for PDP, to my mind that how elections should be, not following one party blindly

faithin9ja:

You obviously don't get my post. [s]Bini have the highest population in Edo State[/s], yet they decided to vote for a non-Bini man, despite having a Bini man as a candidate, in the 1979 the Bini voted for Ambrose Alli also a non Bini. To my mind I commend Bini for taking this stand. If only more tribes in Nigeria took this stance

Edo is too small ... benin city is where all tribe live.
Bini have the highest population outside nigeria yeah..
the ijaws and Itsekiri live in edo south expecially in a places like ologba,gele gele etc

Igbanke people live in edo south,no they are not binis..
naija self everybody claim glory..

Thank the Gov won,Edo state will never be the same ..

^^^Afanna, I wan believe say you dey use another name for Nairaland.

You dey come like ghost.

#Afanna:


Edo is too small ... benin city is where all tribe live.
Bini have the highest population outside nigeria yeah..
the ijaws and Itsekiri live in edo south expecially in a places like ologba,gele gele etc

Igbanke people live in edo south,no they are not binis..
naija self everybody claim glory..

Thank the Gov won,Edo state will never be the same ..

what is your point? that Bini's did NOT vote for Oshimole?

Are the people living in Edo not the same Edoid people??

The OP needs some fresh air..

They're all the same people...

It's just like saying the Ijebus and Egbas have put tribalism to shame in Lagos by voting for an Awori man..

Stupid thread!!!

shymmex: Are the people living in Edo not the same Edoid people??

The OP needs some fresh air..

They're all the same people...

It's just like saying the Ijebus and Egbas have put tribalism to shame in Lagos by voting for an Awori man..

Stupid thread!!!

Mr Shymex stop showing your ignorance, Edo state is comprised of many ethnic groups - Egba & Ijebu as far as I am aware are Yoruba, Auchi & Bini are totally different ethnic groups, different language, different culture. In Edo state you have Afemai, Owan, Ishan (Esan), Bini (Edo) before you add a few Ijaws and even Itsekeri, this is not a full list.

The indigenous people of Benin City are the Bini's also called Edo. Oshiomole as far as I am aware is an Afemai, from Auchi yet he has won an election in Benin City where he comprehensively defeated the son of the soil, Charles Airhiavbere who is a Bini man.

this victory is similar to an Egba man in Abeokuta being defeated by somebody from Edo state

lol

faithin9ja: They have voted again for a man who is not Bini against their own son.

If the Bini PDP candidate had actually been a formidable political opponent, with past achievements behind him like Oshiomhole's and a popular name, then this election would actually be a good example of a group opting for accomplished people from other groups over your own. But since Oshiomhole's opponent was who he was, I don't think it's really relevant as an anti-tribalism example.

I understand what the OP is saying. @ PhysicsQED,the last presidential election destroys your argument.And,erm,oshiomole is an Edoman in whom the Binis are more than well pleased.

Well, all I'm saying is that it's not like Oshiomhole's opponent was really very popular prior to the election. That's my opinion, though I see how others might see it differently and agree with the OP.

Congrats to Edo states, congrats to Oshiomole!

So far in Nigeria, the only states where minorities have won elections are in the SS. It says a lot.
There are 5 minority states in the SS, of the 5, 3 are run by governors from ethnic minorities:

1. Akwa Ibom (Akpabio)
2. Delta (Uduaghan)
3. Edo (Oshiomole)

The rest of Nigeria has a lot to learn from the sophistication and maturity of the SS.

PhysicsQED:

If the Bini PDP candidate had actually been a formidable political opponent, with past achievements behind him like Oshiomhole's and a popular name, then this election would actually be a good example of a group opting for accomplished people from other groups over your own. But since Oshiomhole's opponent was who he was, I don't think it's really relevant as an anti-tribalism example.

My friend this is a classic case where tribalism did not matter, if the Bini people were full of tribal sentiment they would have voted a 'goat' as long as he was a 'son of the soil' and never let an outsider near government house. But the Bini people were wise and savvy enough to vote for the better candidate regardless of where he is from.

Most people answering this thread have no idea of differences in tribes or ethnic groups outside their own states (imagine somebody using the term 'Edoid') smh

Eh.

It would be moronic for Bini people to be tribalistic in this matter. They are not an absolute majority in Edo State.

if you do that, then people will likely unite against you.

I don't know why you are celebrating this. They behaved rationally, not in some especially altruistic manner.

And Edoid is a legitimate linguistic term....

ekt_bear: Eh.

It would be moronic for Bini people to be tribalistic in this matter. They are not an absolute majority in Edo State.

if you do that, then people will likely unite against you.

I don't know why you are celebrating this. They behaved rationally, not in some especially altruistic manner.

Of course they behaved rationally, hence I am praising them, unlike the tribalistic elements on this forum and other parts of Nigeria. Being tribalistic is by its nature an irrational way to take many decisions. Just to presume that because somebody is from your village he or she is going to be a good leader is irrational.

the term 'Edoid' is used wrongly, it presumes an Auchi man, Bini man and Ofosu man are the same because they come from the same state. That's like saying Ijaw and Isoko are the same because they are from Delta state.

^
Many people do not understand much outside much outside their little spheres of existence. The term "Edoid" is being grossly abused on this thread.

Behaving tribally is not always irrational. It depends on the context.

Moreover, how on earth can you praise someone for being rational?

Should someone praise you for not sticking your hand into a fire?

"Well done bros, good job, you did not burn off your hand today"

Who said they are the same? How does using the term "Edoid" assume that they are the same?

Lol. You'd even have a better argument if someone had simply said Edo. But by using that word specifically, one is only saying that there is some degree of similarity.

Which is 100% accurate..

ekt_bear: Behaving tribally is not always irrational. It depends on the context.

Moreover, how on earth can you praise someone for being rational?

Should someone praise you for not sticking your hand into a fire?

"Well done bros, good job, you did not burn off your hand today"

Te reason I am 'praising' Bini people ( I am not Bini, for the record, is that in the normal course of events in societies like Nigeria, the default is to be tribalisitic in matters such as this. Especially by the chattering classees on forums such as this.

To use your analogy Nigerians have for the past 50 years been putting their hands in fire because the tribal and ethnic issues.

I will congratulate myself tomorrow for not cutting off my leg.

Can someone please make a thread celebrating me tomorrow for this worthy accomplishment?

Meh

I don't care whether you are Bini or not.

I just object to simplistic, useless analysis like this.

OK. So you seem to believe that:

1) much of Nigeria's problems are due to tribalism
2) This tribalism is irrational, and has been irrational every single time it was done? I.e., the tribalistic group did not benefit in any way, shape or form from their actions, yes?

ekt_bear: Who said they are the same? How does using the term "Edoid" assume that they are the same?

Lol. You'd even have a better argument if someone had simply said Edo. But by using that word specifically, one is only saying that there is some degree of similarity.

Which is 100% accurate..

People on this thread were using the term Edoid to suggest that voting in Benin City for an Auchi man was to be expected as they were all the same 'Edoid' people, which anyone who understands Bini culture will realize this is a total fallacy

Actually, upon rereading the first post mentioning of the word:

shymmex:
They're all the same people...

It's just like saying the Ijebus and Egbas have put tribalism to shame in Lagos by voting for an Awori man..

OK, he went too far, definitely. And I certainly don't endorse the bolded text.

@Ekt Bear, I am glad you see my point and the context in which I phrased the topic.

Of course sometimes it's necessary to give your 'brother' a lift up or put your 'brother' in charge of your affairs.
Also the perception of Bini people (rightly or wrongly) is one of being wicked and very xenophobic (hence one of the reasons for the need for a Delta State.
Perceived wisdom would be that the Oba's Palace would lend it's support for a full blood Bini man before anyone from even Esan let alone Afemai.

But the political landscape in Benin City (and as such Edo State) has changed remarkably over the last few years, their own son of the soil, Lucky Igbinedion, let them down badly hence a massive shift to ACN from PDP.

I know I have simplified the reasons, but the result is the average Bini market woman, Bini Chief, Bini transporter decided to vote for an Auchi man rather than retired Bini general