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Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by anonimi: 2:26pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
rajiraymond: Barawo bubu was ANPP - APP - CPC - APC going round and round until he was packaged by those who earlier described him as expired. Your All Poverty Congress, APC is made up of the worstest elements of PDP and even more corrupt with the Baba Isale of corruption returning Sylva's 48 mansions seized by EFCC and reinstating Maina who stole people's pensions after telling us Abacha never stole our money. If you are gullible, please note that not all of us are mumu. sunnyb0b0: 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by enemyofprogress: 2:27pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
deomelllo:na Photoshop jo 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by kenex4ever(m): 2:28pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
ArcFresky:if they are stupid enough to vote Pmb then they will still vote him. He cannot win 2019 but 2023, I think he will win all things being equal |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by ArcFresky(m): 2:28pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
anonimi: Smh. You are full of shiit. Atiku is full of shiit Buhari is full of shiit. Stop that stupid nonsense of claiming Buhari is doing a bad job. Atiku would do a worse job. Pdp did a bad job for decades. Jonathan did a terrible job for 6 years. Buhari is doing a bad job. Dont bring that nonsense of budget allocations. What did Jonathan achieve with $100+ barrel of oil? If you can give me one achievement apart from bribing those militants with monthly stipend.... Shiit op Shiit Nigerians Shiit politcians Am pissed.... |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by ArcFresky(m): 2:31pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
IamaNigerianGuy: If you dont know the facts, its either you have been living under a rock or you are among the group of Nigerians am talking about. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Bevista: 2:31pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Iamtipsyy:Tnx for the compliments. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by MrMystrO(m): 2:31pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
anonimi: Well my dad is a politician who has held the post of deputy chairman of my local government before, and so I've been exposed to politics from a very young age but honestly, after analyzing our political system very well, I've discovered that the problem isn't our so called leaders, we will keep churning out the same type of leaders over and over again if we don't address the root cause of the problem, which is the inherently corrupt mindset of the average nigerian and this problem can only be tackled through massive re-orientation and re-sensitization of the current populace and also and most importantly, the upcoming generation. In my view, the change we seek can only come when each and every Nigerian starts to think differently and change their mindset about what occupying a public office is really all about, and with that i can say i am doing the little i can by organizing little sensitization seminars and conferences to try and share this idea and mentally with as many as i can, hopefully, more people can also see this root cause and start addresing the problem also, thereby Doing my bit in helping us to gradually realizing the change we so desperately need. Thanks for your time my friend. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by ArcFresky(m): 2:32pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
DLuciano: Chaiii... Am not saying Buhari is good, but pdp is worse.... Anyways you are entitled to your opinion. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Rolandcruz(m): 2:36pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
YouthsPC0:sumtyms people talk things out of ignorance if truly u understand d way d country was been ruled during Atiku's era as d vice president u won't open ur mouth to say rubbish If u don't know Atiku has no good intention for dis country. u might say buhari is bad bt the truth is dat buhari is far better than Atiku |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by MrMystrO(m): 2:40pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
anonimi: Alright then, keep supporting Atiku. I know the prospect of atiku winning is absolutely unrealistic but i really really wish he could win, so i can Remind u of how stupid you sound when you eventually start complaining about how things has gone from bad to worse and who knows, u might be supporting IBB then becase "it cant get worse". USE YOUR HEAD
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Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by wumade: 2:40pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Atiiiii ku is not the solution to the many problems facing Nigeria today. He is not worthy of the seat. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by YouthsPC0: 2:40pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Rolandcruz: Carry your BMC beggerly stipend comot for my mention Let Nigerians decide Atikus fate 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by YouthsPC0: 2:41pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
ArcFresky: BMC earn your salary it is legal 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Nobody: 2:41pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
raker300: Your Dad was wrong. 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by BabaRamota1980: 2:41pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
raker300: Atiku is so desperate for this presidency he barely slept overnight. Soon as cock crowed he was up and in a jiffy out of the house. His desperation can be measured by the number of occuppied seats in that first picture. This has nothing to do with punctuality. This man is a desperado, blinded by his appettite to the point he has discarded grace and propriety. Nobody at the stadium but Atiku and his entourage. Kilode? Im saving these pictures for future discussions on this man's desperation. This should be a meme. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by LasGidiOwner: 2:45pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Welcome sir..our next president. 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Chiboto414: 2:51pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
PDP all thé way jor!!! 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by anonimi: 2:57pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
MrMystrO: I am not supporting Atiku anyhow. This is currently a battle between two bad choices- Atiku and barawo bubu. If you don't have a better viable option, which of the two do you choose? Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Ahamefuna0001(m): 2:58pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
MrMystrO: Ngwanu, who is the candidate better than Atiku you want to be there ? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by CloudResident(m): 2:58pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
This man will stop at nothing to gain goodwill sha. Watch out for his jingles on some cable channels soon. Although he always is a serial runner up . But as a lover of LV I love those slip-ons mehn Check out the LV on my dp if you doubt me |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by anonimi: 3:07pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
MrMystrO: Many thanks for taking the time to explain what you know and are doing to redress the challenges. Little by little, we all can make the progress that we desire. Cheers. [img]http://otrazhenie.files./2013/08/step.jpg[/img] 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Nobody: 3:08pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
ArcFresky: APC are scared of being probes by PDP. Don't worry PDP will probe APC and cabals with the rules of laws. PDP Power To The People 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by anonimi: 3:11pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
wumade: Please tell us who is worthy of the seat and what YOU have done to support the person in making him a worthwhile option. Thanks. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3929046_image_jpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188 1 Like |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by sukar886: 3:11pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
welcome boss,my voters card is ready for you 2019..atiku all the way.... |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by Nobody: 3:12pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
dannytoe: lol...Atiku, another Arewa son. But know that the most cleanest politicians in Nigeria is GMB and Osibanjo. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by MrMystrO(m): 3:26pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
anonimi: Please, i am so Not a supporter of Buhari, don't get me wrong. But picking atiku over buhari is practically jumping from frying pan to fire and let me tell you why. You see, politics is a game of personal interest which means, putting winning the position you are contesting for, over ANY OTHER THING..This means, you have to try to make a deal that will appease as many people as possible, even if it means doing things that are not in the intrest of the people, before they can all root for you on your quest. Another thing to note is that western powers greatly influence the outcome of our elections because they will always support the candidate who is most ready to make sure their interests are protected at all cost, even to the detriment of Nigeria and her common citizens. Now i am very aware of how desperate buhari was while contesting for president then, he was so desperate that he could actally "Sell" nigeria if need be, just to get support to be president which i believe he probably already did(selling Nigeria). Now he has won, he has nothing else to loose anymore, but then here comes Atiku who is as desperate if not more despirate that Burari was, and is even willing to sell nigeria for an even cheaper price than it was to the westerners, all so he can achieve his quest of becoming president because that comes first before anything or anyone. Believe me, Nigeria will only get worse than it is and voting in atiku will further accelerate that process faster than it is going. Buhari has already "sold" this country in his quest for power, but sticking with buhari is the only choice we got if we don't want to plunge Nigeria into a deeper economic abyss courtesy of the extremely desperate Atiku and the westerners who are always happy to harvest our resources for little or nothing while turning a blind eye to whatever happens in the country because it really isn't their business. This is generally African Politics Bro. A better candidate might emerge in the far future but for now, Stick to what you've got! We've already gone way too deep into the hole and we can Only Go deeper... Until the Whole system changes My Good friend. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by MrMystrO(m): 3:27pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Ahamefuna0001: Read my last quote. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by ArcFresky(m): 3:31pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
Jolar101:Rule of law you say? You mean like Patience using that rivere cp (mbuot whatever his name is) to haunt a sitting governor? Please lets be realistic. Pdp is a terrible club of people. Apc is made up of pdp members, do the maths.. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by rajiraymond(m): 3:56pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
You're ignorantly forgot that those parties you mentioned were merged together to form APC and that was when your saviour called Atiku joined. You should not forget that, PMB belonged to one of those parties before the merging. Besides everyone has right to his or her own opinions so, if you don't know how to comment is better you scroll on rather than insulting others. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by farihafaheemah(m): 4:01pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
ArcFresky:LETTER TO ATIKU... BY A DISSATISFIED NIGERIAN... CHURCHILL OKONKWO You are a symbol of the past failures and the politically corrupt in Nigeria. With all due respect, therefore, I, on behalf of millions of Nigerians want to remind you that you should shut up when we are discussing anti-corruption challenges and the way forward. I laughed cynically when I heard you brag that you would “shock everyone because you will fight corruption …if given the opportunity to preside over the affairs of the country.” You challenged Nigerians to either “come forward with a single shred of evidence of [your] misconduct while in office or keep quiet.” Crude arrogance! You subsequently bragged that your stupendous wealth was a result of your “resourcefulness and successful investments.” What a lie! To use your own words, that display of arrogance was “morally offensive” to millions of Nigerians. Please, sir, accept my apologies, but the issue is not about your “entrepreneurial spirit” but whether you can corroborate the SOURCE of your investments and wealth. Sir, you are not more resourceful than millions of Nigerians, and thousands of investors with hard-earned and traceable source of wealth. So, sir, take your sermon of rooting out corruption in Nigeria to the sedimentary rocks in the valley of Adamawa Highlands. Tell us what happened to the N7.5 B failed Chochi Dam project which u brought the contractor and supervised the project. What happened to the Jada Federal Government communication project awarded by Obasanjo under ur supervision which N4.5 Billion went into a failed project. Tell Nigerians how u took a loan from Bank PHB in 1998 of N300M to run for Governorship of Adamawa, when u were controversially declared the winner and after becoming the VP the bank cancelled the loan. We have documented evidence of this loan, when you took this loan Bamanga Tukur was one of the richest people in the North East with two shipping vessels on the high seas, but just after 8 years as VP u not only became the richest in Adamawa and one of the richest in Nigeria but u built 158 mansions in the country and 42 mosques in Christian dominated areas of Adamawa State the sitting and construction of some of these mosques created several crisis killing thousands of people and dethroning a First Class king. As a show of good faith, sir, can you please explain to Nigerians how a retired Customs officer and VP, you, got the millions of Dollars, without a bank loan, you paid to the American University in Washington DC for a direct license to use the franchise of the university? We know that your estimated $25 million worth of University (ABTI American University) in Yola was not just because you were resourceful. What is the source of the inexplicable reason for your increased wealth after 8 years as VP? Accept my apologies sir, but can you explain to Nigerians the source of hundreds of multi-million Naira mansions, mostly built on what Nigerians believe to be proceeds of corruption? What of the $125m you diverted from the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF)? Can you please, sir; explain to Nigerians how you managed to command controlling shares in Bank PHB, controlling shares in Intel, and oil services companies operating in many African countries? If you are as smart and intelligent as you want Nigerians to believe, then it will not be difficult to break down the source of your wealth. Believe me, there are millions of Nigerians out there that are more resourceful than you that will be turned into billionaires overnight if only you can show us your magic wand. So, without explaining the source of your wealth, it is an insult to ask us to provide evidence that you are chronically corrupt. The burden of proof is on you, sir. How can Nigeria move forward, when we are hamstrung by symbols of past failures, like you Atiku? Let me remind those still living in the graveyards of yesteryears of what you sir, represents. Your mere presence in Nigerian politics reminds us of the era of fire-breathing monsters that plundered the national wealth. Sir, your administration with Obasanjo represents a government of the ugly and predators. Under you, and Obasanjo, corruption was so sweet and so exquisite that the political class fell over themselves to worship the mini gods in Aso Rock. Accept my apologies, sir, but Nigerians have not forgotten that under you and Obasanjo, our yesteryears were locust-infested. When you fought corruption with Obasanjo, we had wretched criminals that grew the size of their stomachs and pockets from “Turn Around Maintenance” of our refineries and under-selling of government entities to cronies. Under you, and Obasanjo, we had ministers and thieves that were busy acquiring properties worth billions while our infrastructures decayed. Sir, you are a woodpecker that feed on the pantry of the poor, but found a way to avoid having boils in your mouth. The same mouth you are now using to insult us and bragging about how clean you are in amassing wealth in the midst of poverty in your backyard. Atiku, sir, your ambition, therefore, deserves to be killed now. It is time for you to retire from public life, disappear from Twitter, political screens, and sight somewhere far away. Sir, when you drive around the hills and valleys of Adamawa Highland, are you not worried about the difference between your fortunes and that of the poor masses you represented? Nigerians believe that corruption is a bigger threat than insecurity in your backyard in Northeastern Nigeria. Fighting corruption in good faith will heal the wounds of millions of Nigerians adversely affected over many decades. Unfortunately, sir, until you explain to us how you amassed your wealth, you are not the right man to lead Nigeria. The stories surrounding the cancellation, the legality or illegality of the contract between Intels and its subsidiaries with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is an indication that your greed is finally catching up with you. For me, that deal is like the rest of the dubious investments you are now flaunting, all of which is a textbook example of how crooked bureaucrats like you amass wealth through cronyism and graft. So, accept my apologies. You, like your boy the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, represent the dangerously corrupt political elites in Nigeria. As you make an attempt at the Nigerian Presidency for the umpteenth time, know it that your reckless shame has expired. The period from 1999 to 2017 is gone, even though the mess you and Obasanjo left behind is still hunting Nigerians. Sir, I love you, but, until we begin to challenge serving and former civil servants and public office holders like you that cannot explain how they acquired so much wealth, we cannot really claim to be fighting corruption. Shed some light on the source of every Kobo of your shadowed investments and businesses and shame the people you refer to as “political enemies”. While I wait for your explanation, know it that I will be the first to raise my hand and campaign for you if you will satisfactorily demonstrate the source of your wealth the way you explain to a 3-year old that 1 + 1 = 2. I say this with as a much respect as I can muster, hoping that you will disgrace me with verifiable proof. Until you do that, sir, you should shut up and bow your head in shame, if there is still any left, when Nigerians are talking about the serious business of fighting corruption. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by farihafaheemah(m): 4:09pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
[quote author=donphilopus post=63120136] Nemesis? You must be kidding I guess! Same Atiku that couldn't defeat Kwankwaso during the APC Presidential primaries? Please give him the party ticket and see how Buhari is declared the winner before 12pm on the election day. [/LETTER TO ATIKU... BY A DISSATISFIED NIGERIAN... CHURCHILL OKONKWO You are a symbol of the past failures and the politically corrupt in Nigeria. With all due respect, therefore, I, on behalf of millions of Nigerians want to remind you that you should shut up when we are discussing anti-corruption challenges and the way forward. I laughed cynically when I heard you brag that you would “shock everyone because you will fight corruption …if given the opportunity to preside over the affairs of the country.” You challenged Nigerians to either “come forward with a single shred of evidence of [your] misconduct while in office or keep quiet.” Crude arrogance! You subsequently bragged that your stupendous wealth was a result of your “resourcefulness and successful investments.” What a lie! To use your own words, that display of arrogance was “morally offensive” to millions of Nigerians. Please, sir, accept my apologies, but the issue is not about your “entrepreneurial spirit” but whether you can corroborate the SOURCE of your investments and wealth. Sir, you are not more resourceful than millions of Nigerians, and thousands of investors with hard-earned and traceable source of wealth. So, sir, take your sermon of rooting out corruption in Nigeria to the sedimentary rocks in the valley of Adamawa Highlands. Tell us what happened to the N7.5 B failed Chochi Dam project which u brought the contractor and supervised the project. What happened to the Jada Federal Government communication project awarded by Obasanjo under ur supervision which N4.5 Billion went into a failed project. Tell Nigerians how u took a loan from Bank PHB in 1998 of N300M to run for Governorship of Adamawa, when u were controversially declared the winner and after becoming the VP the bank cancelled the loan. We have documented evidence of this loan, when you took this loan Bamanga Tukur was one of the richest people in the North East with two shipping vessels on the high seas, but just after 8 years as VP u not only became the richest in Adamawa and one of the richest in Nigeria but u built 158 mansions in the country and 42 mosques in Christian dominated areas of Adamawa State the sitting and construction of some of these mosques created several crisis killing thousands of people and dethroning a First Class king. As a show of good faith, sir, can you please explain to Nigerians how a retired Customs officer and VP, you, got the millions of Dollars, without a bank loan, you paid to the American University in Washington DC for a direct license to use the franchise of the university? We know that your estimated $25 million worth of University (ABTI American University) in Yola was not just because you were resourceful. What is the source of the inexplicable reason for your increased wealth after 8 years as VP? Accept my apologies sir, but can you explain to Nigerians the source of hundreds of multi-million Naira mansions, mostly built on what Nigerians believe to be proceeds of corruption? What of the $125m you diverted from the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF)? Can you please, sir; explain to Nigerians how you managed to command controlling shares in Bank PHB, controlling shares in Intel, and oil services companies operating in many African countries? If you are as smart and intelligent as you want Nigerians to believe, then it will not be difficult to break down the source of your wealth. Believe me, there are millions of Nigerians out there that are more resourceful than you that will be turned into billionaires overnight if only you can show us your magic wand. So, without explaining the source of your wealth, it is an insult to ask us to provide evidence that you are chronically corrupt. The burden of proof is on you, sir. How can Nigeria move forward, when we are hamstrung by symbols of past failures, like you Atiku? Let me remind those still living in the graveyards of yesteryears of what you sir, represents. Your mere presence in Nigerian politics reminds us of the era of fire-breathing monsters that plundered the national wealth. Sir, your administration with Obasanjo represents a government of the ugly and predators. Under you, and Obasanjo, corruption was so sweet and so exquisite that the political class fell over themselves to worship the mini gods in Aso Rock. Accept my apologies, sir, but Nigerians have not forgotten that under you and Obasanjo, our yesteryears were locust-infested. When you fought corruption with Obasanjo, we had wretched criminals that grew the size of their stomachs and pockets from “Turn Around Maintenance” of our refineries and under-selling of government entities to cronies. Under you, and Obasanjo, we had ministers and thieves that were busy acquiring properties worth billions while our infrastructures decayed. Sir, you are a woodpecker that feed on the pantry of the poor, but found a way to avoid having boils in your mouth. The same mouth you are now using to insult us and bragging about how clean you are in amassing wealth in the midst of poverty in your backyard. Atiku, sir, your ambition, therefore, deserves to be killed now. It is time for you to retire from public life, disappear from Twitter, political screens, and sight somewhere far away. Sir, when you drive around the hills and valleys of Adamawa Highland, are you not worried about the difference between your fortunes and that of the poor masses you represented? Nigerians believe that corruption is a bigger threat than insecurity in your backyard in Northeastern Nigeria. Fighting corruption in good faith will heal the wounds of millions of Nigerians adversely affected over many decades. Unfortunately, sir, until you explain to us how you amassed your wealth, you are not the right man to lead Nigeria. The stories surrounding the cancellation, the legality or illegality of the contract between Intels and its subsidiaries with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is an indication that your greed is finally catching up with you. For me, that deal is like the rest of the dubious investments you are now flaunting, all of which is a textbook example of how crooked bureaucrats like you amass wealth through cronyism and graft. So, accept my apologies. You, like your boy the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, represent the dangerously corrupt political elites in Nigeria. As you make an attempt at the Nigerian Presidency for the umpteenth time, know it that your reckless shame has expired. The period from 1999 to 2017 is gone, even though the mess you and Obasanjo left behind is still hunting Nigerians. Sir, I love you, but, until we begin to challenge serving and former civil servants and public office holders like you that cannot explain how they acquired so much wealth, we cannot really claim to be fighting corruption. Shed some light on the source of every Kobo of your shadowed investments and businesses and shame the people you refer to as “political enemies”. While I wait for your explanation, know it that I will be the first to raise my hand and campaign for you if you will satisfactorily demonstrate the source of your wealth the way you explain to a 3-year old that 1 + 1 = 2. I say this with as a much respect as I can muster, hoping that you will disgrace me with verifiable proof. Until you do that, sir, you should shut up and bow your head in shame, if there is still any left, when Nigerians are talking about the serious business of fighting corruption. |
Re: PDP Convention 2017: Atiku Arrives Eagle Square (Photos) by farihafaheemah(m): 4:11pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
[quote author=YouthsPC0 post=63122051] He is a million times better than your Daura President The architect of recession The leader of killer herdsmen The most active religious bigot and ethnocentric leader ever produced [/LETTER TO ATIKU... BY A DISSATISFIED NIGERIAN... CHURCHILL OKONKWO You are a symbol of the past failures and the politically corrupt in Nigeria. With all due respect, therefore, I, on behalf of millions of Nigerians want to remind you that you should shut up when we are discussing anti-corruption challenges and the way forward. I laughed cynically when I heard you brag that you would “shock everyone because you will fight corruption …if given the opportunity to preside over the affairs of the country.” You challenged Nigerians to either “come forward with a single shred of evidence of [your] misconduct while in office or keep quiet.” Crude arrogance! You subsequently bragged that your stupendous wealth was a result of your “resourcefulness and successful investments.” What a lie! To use your own words, that display of arrogance was “morally offensive” to millions of Nigerians. Please, sir, accept my apologies, but the issue is not about your “entrepreneurial spirit” but whether you can corroborate the SOURCE of your investments and wealth. Sir, you are not more resourceful than millions of Nigerians, and thousands of investors with hard-earned and traceable source of wealth. So, sir, take your sermon of rooting out corruption in Nigeria to the sedimentary rocks in the valley of Adamawa Highlands. Tell us what happened to the N7.5 B failed Chochi Dam project which u brought the contractor and supervised the project. What happened to the Jada Federal Government communication project awarded by Obasanjo under ur supervision which N4.5 Billion went into a failed project. Tell Nigerians how u took a loan from Bank PHB in 1998 of N300M to run for Governorship of Adamawa, when u were controversially declared the winner and after becoming the VP the bank cancelled the loan. We have documented evidence of this loan, when you took this loan Bamanga Tukur was one of the richest people in the North East with two shipping vessels on the high seas, but just after 8 years as VP u not only became the richest in Adamawa and one of the richest in Nigeria but u built 158 mansions in the country and 42 mosques in Christian dominated areas of Adamawa State the sitting and construction of some of these mosques created several crisis killing thousands of people and dethroning a First Class king. As a show of good faith, sir, can you please explain to Nigerians how a retired Customs officer and VP, you, got the millions of Dollars, without a bank loan, you paid to the American University in Washington DC for a direct license to use the franchise of the university? We know that your estimated $25 million worth of University (ABTI American University) in Yola was not just because you were resourceful. What is the source of the inexplicable reason for your increased wealth after 8 years as VP? Accept my apologies sir, but can you explain to Nigerians the source of hundreds of multi-million Naira mansions, mostly built on what Nigerians believe to be proceeds of corruption? What of the $125m you diverted from the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF)? Can you please, sir; explain to Nigerians how you managed to command controlling shares in Bank PHB, controlling shares in Intel, and oil services companies operating in many African countries? If you are as smart and intelligent as you want Nigerians to believe, then it will not be difficult to break down the source of your wealth. Believe me, there are millions of Nigerians out there that are more resourceful than you that will be turned into billionaires overnight if only you can show us your magic wand. So, without explaining the source of your wealth, it is an insult to ask us to provide evidence that you are chronically corrupt. The burden of proof is on you, sir. How can Nigeria move forward, when we are hamstrung by symbols of past failures, like you Atiku? Let me remind those still living in the graveyards of yesteryears of what you sir, represents. Your mere presence in Nigerian politics reminds us of the era of fire-breathing monsters that plundered the national wealth. Sir, your administration with Obasanjo represents a government of the ugly and predators. Under you, and Obasanjo, corruption was so sweet and so exquisite that the political class fell over themselves to worship the mini gods in Aso Rock. Accept my apologies, sir, but Nigerians have not forgotten that under you and Obasanjo, our yesteryears were locust-infested. When you fought corruption with Obasanjo, we had wretched criminals that grew the size of their stomachs and pockets from “Turn Around Maintenance” of our refineries and under-selling of government entities to cronies. Under you, and Obasanjo, we had ministers and thieves that were busy acquiring properties worth billions while our infrastructures decayed. Sir, you are a woodpecker that feed on the pantry of the poor, but found a way to avoid having boils in your mouth. The same mouth you are now using to insult us and bragging about how clean you are in amassing wealth in the midst of poverty in your backyard. Atiku, sir, your ambition, therefore, deserves to be killed now. It is time for you to retire from public life, disappear from Twitter, political screens, and sight somewhere far away. Sir, when you drive around the hills and valleys of Adamawa Highland, are you not worried about the difference between your fortunes and that of the poor masses you represented? Nigerians believe that corruption is a bigger threat than insecurity in your backyard in Northeastern Nigeria. Fighting corruption in good faith will heal the wounds of millions of Nigerians adversely affected over many decades. Unfortunately, sir, until you explain to us how you amassed your wealth, you are not the right man to lead Nigeria. The stories surrounding the cancellation, the legality or illegality of the contract between Intels and its subsidiaries with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is an indication that your greed is finally catching up with you. For me, that deal is like the rest of the dubious investments you are now flaunting, all of which is a textbook example of how crooked bureaucrats like you amass wealth through cronyism and graft. So, accept my apologies. You, like your boy the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, represent the dangerously corrupt political elites in Nigeria. As you make an attempt at the Nigerian Presidency for the umpteenth time, know it that your reckless shame has expired. The period from 1999 to 2017 is gone, even though the mess you and Obasanjo left behind is still hunting Nigerians. Sir, I love you, but, until we begin to challenge serving and former civil servants and public office holders like you that cannot explain how they acquired so much wealth, we cannot really claim to be fighting corruption. Shed some light on the source of every Kobo of your shadowed investments and businesses and shame the people you refer to as “political enemies”. While I wait for your explanation, know it that I will be the first to raise my hand and campaign for you if you will satisfactorily demonstrate the source of your wealth the way you explain to a 3-year old that 1 + 1 = 2. I say this with as a much respect as I can muster, hoping that you will disgrace me with verifiable proof. Until you do that, sir, you should shut up and bow your head in shame, if there is still any left, when Nigerians are talking about the serious business of fighting corruption. You can email Churchill at churchill.okonkwo@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @churchillnnobi.] |
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