I want to ask a sincere question and I want a genuine debate. No insults please. I please ask the Mod to hide any insulting post.

So, why really does the North want the power/presidency back? This is a genuine question. They ruled Nigeria for approx 40 years out of 50. So what exactly do they want to do with power now that they couldn't do all those years?

Some northen politicians are even compaining that the North is being marginalized. Again the question is if they are marginalized, who marginalized them? Is it the 2 year old GEJ government or the 40 years government they ran?

I need sincere answers please.

Let's discuss.

Who doesn't?
Next question please.

Callotti: Who doesn't?
Next question please.

So you are saying they just want it for power's sake? That doesn't make any sense except they are saying they are only interested in one Nigeria when they are ruling.

And why just want it when you cannot use it to develope yourself?

thelastPope:

So you are saying they just want it for power's sake? That doesn't make any sense except they are saying they are only interested in one Nigeria when they are ruling.

And why just want it when you cannot use it to develope yourself?

Is that strange?
Abacha and Yaradua left in coffins.
Did OBJ not want to hang on to power via Third Term Agenda with Ghana Must Go Bags?
Let us see if GEJ will leave quietly.
You need to put this 'power' thingy in perspective.
Of course.

You wait till YOU get there. Then come back and tell us how it feels.

Very natural with the less-evolved races of mankind!

THIS IS AFRICA!!!!

Callotti:

Is that strange?
Abacha and Yaradua left in coffins.
Did OBJ not want to hang on to power via Third Term Agenda with Ghana Must Go Bags?
Let us see if GEJ will leave quietly.
You need to put this 'power' thingy in perspective.
Of course.

You wait till YOU get there. Then come back and tell us how it feels.

Very natural with the less-evolved races of mankind!

You are talking about individuals. Am talking in terms of a region seeking power. Get the perspective? Am asking why a region seeks power considering is wasn't really beneficial in the past in terms of development. Try and understand.

thelastPope:

You are talking about individuals. Am talking in terms of a region seeking power. Get the perspective? Am asking why a region seeks power considering is wasn't really beneficial in the past in terms of development. Try and understand.

Regions do not exist by themselves.
Individuals make up regions right?
It is typical with ALL REGIONS!
I gave you examples!
If your region has not tasted power. . .then wait till then and let us see if it will leave peacefully.
Shikena!

It is called survival of the fittest in evolution.

The questions are, if it didn't bring about development in 40 years, what is different now?

What has changed?

Or are they pursuing the wrong thing?

Shouldn't they be asking deep questions of those from the past?

Why are they still presenting their past leaders as their candidates going forward?

Questions and more questions.

I believe you already know the answer to your questions.
Power corrupts and 'ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY'!
This has nothing to do with the 'NORTH'. . .unless you are an ethnicist.
In that case, I can't help you.
Many apologies.
Next please.

Callotti:

Regions do not exist by themselves.
Individuals make up regions right?
It is typical with ALL REGIONS!
I gave you examples!
If your region has not tasted power. . .then wait till then and let us see if it will leave peacefully.
Shikena!

It is called survival of the fittest in evolution.

You are right up to the point when my region rules and it doesn't really benefit me. When my region rules and there is no development after 40 years. I should then begin to ask deep questions?

thelastPope:

You are right up to the point when my region rules and it doesn't really benefit me. When my region rules and there is no development after 40 years. I should then begin to ask deep questions?

YOUR region will be no better. . .trust me.
Because the longer it takes. . . .the more masters you have to serve as a 'FIGURE HEAD'!
See GEJ?

The North is still in power sir! And will always be.

Callotti: I believe you already know the answer to your questions.
Power corrupts and 'ABOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY'!
This has nothing to do with the 'NORTH'. . .unless you are an ethnicist.
In that case, I can't help you.
Many apologies.
Next please.

Its only the North I see fighting for power back right now. So I don't think its about being ethnic. I don't see the south west demanding power back. There are sections of the south east asking for power, but it is definitely not a strong drive accross the south east like the north is doing. Don't forget this started right from the consensus candidates saga.

historically, nigeria was structured after uk.
England, wales, scotland and northern ireland, england,most populous has more seats in the house. So the north with most population (majority) will always rule. GEJ a minority ruling is questionable to them A thoughtful political system was created for them by lugard which they adher to. the emir and the aristocrats, but they failed because they refused to develop it into a democratic system that involves the public in governance of the nation.

Callotti:
YOUR region will be no better. . .trust me.
Because the longer it takes. . . .the more masters you have to serve as a 'FIGURE HEAD'!
See GEJ?

The North is still in power sir! And will always be.

Without necessarily turning this into a GEJ debate, it is interesting to note that the south south has benefited massively in terms of development from GEJ in 2 years than from Northern leaders in 40 years. Maybe you don't realise that but it is a fact

thelastPope:

Its only the North I see fighting for power back right now. So I don't think its about being ethnic. I don't see the south east demanding power back. There are sections of the south east asking for power, but it is definitely not a strong drive accross the south east like the north is doing. Don't forget this started right from the consensus candidates saga.

I ask again. Did OBJ not try to hang on with the Third Term Agenda?
It is natural to fight to get to the top of the foot chain.
Given the limited resources for an ever teeming population, not to mention overwhelming POVERTY!
That is not criminal and not new to politics anywhere in the world.
That is why the winner takes all.
If you have power. . .go and fight.
Free market. Even in politics.
Haba!

Callotti:


I ask again. Did OBJ not try to hang on with the Third Term Agenda?
It is natural to fight to get to the top of the foot chain.
Given the limited resources for an ever teeming population, not to mention overwhelming POVERTY!
That is not criminal and not new to politics anywhere in the world.
That is why the winner takes all.
If you have power. . .go and fight.
Free market. Even in politics.
Haba!

Again, I am not questioning if its their right to seek power. Its a free world. But am asking if they should not be concerned that it didn't benefit them as a region in 40 years. You are mentioning OBJ again. I have said before for you to look at it as a region, not an individual. That is the topic. That is the question.

The Yorubas didn't give OBJ all their support because they were looking at the benefit or non-benefit of the power to their region

thelastPope:

Again, I am not questioning if its their right to seek power. Its a free world. But am asking if they should not be concerned that it didn't benefit them as a region in 40 years. You are mentioning OBJ again. I have said before for you to look at it as a region, not an individual. That is the topic. That is the question.

The Yorubas didn't give OBJ all their support because they were looking at the benefit or non-benefit of the power to their region

Simple question right?

No. The North should not be concerned if it did not benefit them in 40 years. Why should they be? They are not as materialistic as the Southerners are. The 'ranka de de ' culture does not make them think that way. As you can see, they are doing a good job with 'Boko Haram' bombing all their infrastructure and killing anything progressive around them.

Only a few individuals benefit. That is the nature of 'BLACK' politics all over Africa.

The only person I know who would reliquish power after one term as a BLACK man is Nelson Mandela, after spending 27 years in JAIL for his political beliefs. DID THE BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS BENEFIT? They still live in SQUALOR!

So please forget your 'region' talk. It is all about a few individuals!