sanmibukunmi:

It is only in a political landscape of Nigeria that u can say there are no permanent friends or enemies only permanent interests.....I don't think a democrat will decamp to the republican party if he foresee's they are going to loose the elections... They will rada go bk to d drawing board and re strategize...now that's called idealistic politics... The mistake Apc made was accepting the likes of saraki and Atiku and even Obj cos I know saraki would have lost woefully if he hadn't decamped to Pdp...Apc underestimated those thugs thinking they wouldn't cause anz havoc they are causing now...they didn't know they are in the game and already know how to get around
This should be a lesson to other new parties that might win national elections....Don't associate with runaways from your rival party

That doesn't change the fact that there are no permanent friends/enemies but permanent interests in politics the world over cos even in developed nations politicians seek support of their 'enemies/oppositions' to lobby certain policies/interests when the need arise.

APC got it wrong when they decided to bring-in all-and-sundry in their quest for power. Imagine Tinubu termed OBJ a navigator
Anyways, its politics but they should find an amicable way to manage the self-induced crisis lest it affects governance.

HzRF:

Lol guy u funny oooo
U mean id tinubu and OBJ machinery goes head to head
Tinubu will make it out alive?
Lol
I beg forget
Until Obj kick d bucket
U have to put up or perish

Nonsense, so you think OBJ will allow Atiku become president ? The imagination that OBJ is involved amuses me, this is only a battle between Atiku and Tinubu, OBJ just dey observe.

Atiku and Saraki will soon realize their mistake we are now. Very much aware their plain, to me is non-issue.

So this double-mouthed Tinubu's errand boy has eventually agreed that APC is a fraternity of strange bed-fellows. Nigerians are watching.

I no even bother to read. The name of the writer Sam Omatseye smells propaganda.

What else do u expect from a bola Tinubu's stooge? Abi Una want dem to relieve him of his job in The Nations Newspaper?

TheFreeOne:
Omatseye working for his paymaster (Tinubu) as usual.

He sounded pained but should realise that in politics there are no permanent friends/enemies but permanent interests.

However, nigerians should get more involved and hold their representative in all strata of governance responsible/ accountable in order to enjoys dividends of democracy. It is not enough to support/praise sings politicians with little or nothing to show for entrusting them with our votes/futur.e

...its not about who support who.its about ability to perform .Will you compare gbajabiamila who sponsored 32 bills with dogara that sponsored just 7 and Lasun that sponsored none.Don't let hatred becloud our logicality.... .....you are either PDP,IGBO or member of bode George,Ebenezer babatope and kashamu family in southwest.The day your type like Tinubu it means he is failing.

vhykeeytor:
I no even bother to read. The name of the writer Sam Omatseye smells propaganda.

What else do u expect from a bola Tinubu's stooge? Abi Una want dem to relieve him of his job in The Nations Newspaper?

That is the same Omatseye who insulted Awolowo and his family to celebrate Ojuyobo's 60th birthday a few years ago

Babasessy:
Omatseye’s vituperation, attempt to destroy Awolowo family - HID •Says ‘I cannot go into bondage of exclusive association with people who clearly resent us’

Wednesday, 08 June 2011

THE matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Yeye Odua HID Awolowo, has described the comments made by the chairman, Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper, Mr Sam Omatseye, as a deliberate attempt to destroy and demystify the family of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In a frontal, but an unprovoked attack on the Awolowo clan, Omatseye had written disparagingly in his column on the back page of The Nation (Monday, June 6, 2011 edition), entitled “Awo family without an Awo,” describing the wife of the sage and his children as unworthy to be called heirs to the Awolowo dynasty.

Among others, he had said, “I once wrote that this woman whom Awo once described as a jewel of inestimable value has lost value to his cause (sic). If he came back to life, he would have committed the extraordinary act of divorce after death (sic).”

He went further to castigate the sage’s children as he wrote: “The so-called real Awolowos who bear his surname cannot come up for mention. They are Awolowos but not Awoists. They stabbed their father in the back. They have committed ideological parricide…”

However, Chief (Mrs) Awolowo, in a press statement dated June 7, 2011 and which she personally signed, said that she would not have ordinarily joined issues with uninformed individuals or comment on articles written in uncouth and downright vile and violent language.

She described The Nation Editorial Board chairman and his sponsors as hypocrites that were only more catholic than the Pope or more Awoist than his (Awolowo’s) family, adding that this same set of people were actually hobnobbing with the people they called pariah when it suits them and their pockets.

“However, this piece, the latest in a long campaign of calumny against my person and family and which, if reports are to be believed, is the opening salvo of a fresh campaign apparently aimed at destroying and demystifying the Awolowo family, deserves an appropriate response,” she said.

She went further to say that the response became more pertinent, “particularly since, we are informed that such campaigns have been adopted as the preferred policy and strategy by a particular political party to consolidate its hold on its newly-acquired political power base.

“At 95, I have lived long enough to expect common civility from younger ones, assuming that they received and imbibed proper home training. Having just lost my daughter less than two months ago, I also expect that normal people would spare me the kind of vitriolic attack that was unleashed on my person and my family, particularly as such an attack was entirely unprovoked.

“It is pertinent to mention here that, for all their protestations as the true children of Awo, the top hierarchy of the leadership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has not deemed it fit to offer me condolences on the bereavement, either by telephone, letter, or personal visit, up till now.”

She said that the attempt by Omatseye to rake up the old wounds of the tragic loss of her first son, Barrister Olusegun Awolowo (Snr) and the notion that the late Segun could possibly have not been fit to take on his father’s mantle was an attempt to situate his (Omatseye’s) sponsor “as the anointed heir of a heritage that can never be purchased.”

Stating that it was public knowledge that the late Olusegun was a graduate of the Cambridge University (UK) and was called to the bar after a brief stint at the Inner Temple (also in the UK), she said that Omatseye’s claim that the family the sage had was not his flesh and blood was short of the expectations from a top-flight journalist.

“One of the basic tenets of journalism is that facts are sacred, but comments are free. Perhaps, it should not be surprising that Omatseye failed even in this. I would like to refer him to the dedication contained in Awo’s last book, first published in 1987, The Travails of Democracy and the rule of Law.

“It is surely to the utter shame of a so-called Awoist that he exposed his absolute lack of any knowledge of Awo’s life. I would not be surprised if Omatseye was unaware, as many of his cohorts also appear to be, that I was the first person to use the broom as a party symbol when I led the party’s campaign for federal elections that were held during my husband’s incarceration,” she said.

Taking a swipe at Omatseye for failing to correctly assess Awo’s wife of 48 years, she said: “The abject insult that was heaped on my person by Omatseye, for daring to rise above partisanship and pursue the common good, has caused me the kind of pain that can only be dealt with by offering it to God, whose wheel of justice may grind slowly but is guaranteed to grind exceedingly fine.”

She also explained that the reason the Awolowo family did not attend the recent inauguration ceremonies of newly-elected political office holders across the country was due to the fact that the family was not invited. “As decent and dignified people, we know that etiquette does not permit you to attend functions to which you have not been invited.”

She, however, said that she was glad by Omatseye’s admission that all those who recently assumed governance in the South-West did so on Awo’s coat-tails, adding that the sage’s right to be honoured and celebrated for his numerous socio-economic feats should not be predicated on political party affiliation.



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Atiku has never won any election since 2007~ 2015. Tinubu gave him all the support in 2007 but could deliver•

TheFreeOne:
Omatseye working for his paymaster (Tinubu) as usual.

He sounded pained but should realise that in politics there are no permanent friends/enemies but permanent interests.

However, nigerians should get more involved and hold their representative in all strata of governance responsible/ accountable in order to enjoys dividends of democracy. It is not enough to support/praise sings politicians with little or nothing to show for entrusting them with our votes/futur.e

While I recognize your sentiment that the writer may probably be on the payroll of Tinubu, I think we should address the central issue raised in the article, to wit: are the trio (especially Saraki & Atiku not working hand in hand to frustrate the government of the day because of their selfish interest as part of the grand scheme to clinch the 2019 Presidency?

[size=13pt]Is Tinubu that helpless?

Comon!

It's politics.

Your worshipers call you their "greatest strategist" ever.

But, articles like this make you look VERY WEAK and HARASSED.

Hire some better "media hacks" than Omatseye.

He is a tired hand.

This nonsense he puts up here is disgusting.

Displaying your hurt openly is a sign of a receding power.

If you (Tinubu) continue like this, your DREAM of regaining the South West power lever would be in serious jeopardy.[/size]

tolusan:


While I recognize your sentiment that the writer may probably be on the payroll of Tinubu, I think we should address the central issue raised in the article, to wit: are the trio (especially Saraki & Atiku not working hand in hand to frustrate the government of the day because of their selfish interest as part of the grand scheme to clinch the 2019 Presidency?

[size=13pt]Did they not work "hand in hand" to frustrate one government and INSTAL the government of the day because of their selfish interests?

When did Atiku or Saraki become Clerics doing things because of God.[/size]

arsetalks:
He sounded pained? When will you lots learnt to actually drive home your points instead of coming up with baseless assumptions. Counter what he said in that article if you can. Just go ahead and do it.

Omatseye did not said anything new. The calculations by the 'power brokers' before elections is to foist 'a pawn' on nigerians so that they can ride on his back into 'Aso Rock' and some of us has hinted this many times but nigerians don't seems to realise that sinister move.

For Omatseye to demonise 'Navigator Obj' and co. in his epistle confirms that those guys seems smarter than his boss from recent events at the NASS. The onus is on Buhari to find lasting solution to the crisis cos he dined with the devil without a long spoon.

And do you think buharis' inability to appoint ministers is only because he's yet to find capable corrupt free politicians

Jesus is lord.......Nigeria is the only country on earth in wish the laws of the land is made by the superior people for the inferior ones!!!God should have mercy on our soul.....it is not too late to cry when the head is still intact...give your life to Christ now before is too late

Dharniel:
hypocrites, how sure are they that they will get to 2019?

please I read it but didn't understand his point. Can you help me to...?

tolusan:


While I recognize your sentiment that the writer may probably be on the payroll of Tinubu, I think we should address the central issue raised in the article, to wit: are the trio (especially Saraki & Atiku not working hand in hand to frustrate the government of the day because of their selfish interest as part of the grand scheme to clinch the 2019 Presidency?

Its possible there's a grand scheme for 2019 presidential election cos politicians always think of the next elections. But its a fact that Tinubu solicited the support of OBJ to oust GEJ so if his influence is now being whittled down by Saraki/Atiku/Obj someone like omatseye should realise its all about interests.

TheFreeOne:


Omatseye did not said anything new. The calculations by the 'power brokers' before elections is to foist 'a pawn' on nigerians so that they can ride on his back into 'Aso Rock' and some of us has hinted this many times but nigerians don't seems to realise that sinister move.

For Omatseye to demonise 'Navigator Obj' and co. in his epistle confirms that those guys seems smarter than his boss from recent events at the NASS. The onus is on Buhari to find lasting solution to the crisis cos he dined with the devil without a long spoon.

And do you think buharis' inability to appoint ministers is only because he's yet to find capable corrupt free politicians

And you honestly do not know or believe that even Buhari knows all of this? Do you honestly believe the man is so dumb not to know what exactly the plans of OBJ and co is?

This is politics, not everyone plays dirty, Buhari is tolling the path of the brainy. It is a game of the brainy and the cunny.

Chigold101:
please I read it but didn't understand his point. Can you help me to...?

tis a lengthy thread but i can decipher is that he's trying to pinpoint hot treacherous atiku, obj and saraki are...

Dharniel:


tis a lengthy thread but i can decipher is that he's trying to pinpoint hot treacherous atiku, obj and saraki are...

okay... Just that he was speaking big big grammar that wasn't making much point becuase he was communicating at all.

hafeeanubasy:
...its not about who support who.its about ability to perform .Will you compare gbajabiamila who sponsored 32 bills with dogara that sponsored just 7 and Lasun that sponsored none.Don't let hatred becloud our logicality.... .....you are either PDP,IGBO or member of bode George,Ebenezer babatope and kashamu family in southwest.The day your type like Tinubu it means he is failing.

Its about being realistic not hatred.

For your info am not for those you mentioned and I don't do herd-mentality. And is Tinubu winning now

Sam Omatseye in this article exposed the evil and dubious PLANS of his boss Bola Ahmed Tinubu A.K.A. Lagos landlord..... No wonder Mr Omatseye is still the chairman of the editorial board of The Nation newspaper owned by Tinubu used for propaganda against perceived political rivals.
SHAME!!!!

veekid:
u expect me to read all these? ah dey crase?

No i dont, ur name suggests that, u are a kid so i really dont expect u to. little children they will never learn to sit down and read. yeye!

Sam Omatseye is a know protégé of Tinubu and the Nation a media outlet owned by the same man Tinubu and Omatseye the chairman of the editorial board , whose sole interest is to monopolise the APC and the presidency for his personal gains.
The ACN/Tinubu led south west version of CHANGE is one that will see all APC's chieftains' from the other regions bow and scrub for the self acclaimed demigod of the south west politician(tinubu) who thinks Nigeria can Lagos state where he has undemocratically ruled and forced his will on lagosians.
Tinubu, Akande, oba Akiolu are no democrats nor national politicians but are those who are unrepentant advocates of regionalism and provincialism and the position of the party's BOT chair cannot be handled by these agents of division, Haters of true democracy, Tribal and Religious bigots.

porka:

[size=13pt]Did they not work "hand in hand" to frustrate one government and INSTAL the government of the day because of their selfish interests?
When did Atiku or Saraki become Clerics doing things because of God.[/size]

TheFreeOne:


Its possible there's a grand scheme for 2019 presidential election cos politicians always think of the next elections. But its a fact that Tinubu solicited the support of OBJ to oust GEJ so if his influence is now being whittled down by Saraki/Atiku/Obj someone like omatseye should realise its all about interests.

Well I see your point, the purpose is irrelevant to politicians, it need not be utopian, just or beneficial to all so long as it aligns with their personal agenda and is for their personal benefit. I however think that such manouvres ought to be tacit and covert especially when you're dealing with an administration that currently enjoys some measure of goodwill from the populace. It is against the background of this enjoyed popularity that Atiku & Saraki are seen as saboteurs of our collective will.


The problem with the APC is that they aligned with whoever was useful for their cause without recourse to any standards for acceptance into their fold. Now that the common enemy has been defeated, they have turned the guns on each other. While the renegades have perfected their trickery as seen in their deft moves in the build up to the NASS elections, the mainstream guy are on the backfoot and having suffered a blow in the fallout of the NASS elections, the only thing they still enjoy is popular appeal (which they will loose if their elected allies don't perform). With what I read about Saraki's wife invitation by the EFCC, they have resorted to what comes off as witch-hunt, a favoured strategy of one of the very persons they accuse (OBJ)...

Nonsense!!!

Nice piece. I must confess. Sam Omatseye has never failed to impress me with his analysis of National issues. Be it as it may, most readers will agree that the article is on point. This is yet another addition to my collection.

hafeeanubasy:
...its not about who support who.its about ability to perform .Will you compare gbajabiamila who sponsored 32 bills with dogara that sponsored just 7 and Lasun that sponsored none.Don't let hatred becloud our logicality.... .....you are either PDP,IGBO or member of bode George,Ebenezer babatope and kashamu family in southwest.The day your type like Tinubu it means he is failing.

Wow, I really bow for Nigerians.

See how you have to drag an entire ethnic group into your hate filled life just so you could prove to your co-discussant that Gbaja is the man for whatever job you guys were discussing about.

And when this same Igbos you love to hate say they want to be on their own; another round of hate filled insult will follow suit.

I mean, let's even talk about it....
Are you saying that anybody who doesn't support Gbaja as speaker just because he sponsored 1 million bills is not progressive enough?

Look bro, there's a big difference between an active legislator and a good speaker (leader). A few do have the abilities to be both while many don't.
I'm not holding brief for Dogara here, but we have to be neutral once in a while.

I just feel the only reason Gbaja should have been the speaker was only on moral ground. The party wanted him but Dogara played a fast one them. But then again, Dogara's emergence seems to be at the interest of the entire country than just a party.

giantstrides:


Nonsense, so you think OBJ will allow Atiku become president ? The imagination that OBJ is involved amuses me, this is only a battle between Atiku and Tinubu, OBJ just dey observe.

whether Atiku becomes president or not is not for OBJ to decide.That old fool is no longer relevant in the scheme of things

What he really meant is the PDP* and things associated with PDP

ofala:
Classic!


I wonder what planted the delusional thoughts of being Nigerian Presidents in 2019 into Atiku and Saraki.

Apart from the present quagmire they threw APC into; every right thinking Nigerian know the dossiers of the aforementioned 'Journeywalkers'. Enough said.



Modified.....

Their quest to distract Pres Buhari is simply akeen to hating purposeful leadership because Buhari has nothing to loose but Nigerians do.....Though its heart-warming to note that most of these guys are grossly underating PMB's immense wisdom and will power.

Abeg this is too long to read can someone pls summarize this

giantstrides:


Nonsense, so you think OBJ will allow Atiku become president ? The imagination that OBJ is involved amuses me, this is only a battle between Atiku and Tinubu, OBJ just dey observe.

k
I know Obj can't allow Atiku to become President
But tinubu, Atiku, Obj can never mix

Demmocrats:
That man will never rule Nigeria.
www.

They said the same thing about Buhari.

So stfu