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On a more serious note:

RIBADU/ FASHOLA ........ Ma choice always

Pastor Kun: It seems the buhari gang are gloating here, despite my regrets about Jonathan I would still vote for him ten times before I vote for buhari who I consider to be a very tribalised religious fanatic who has absolutely nothing to offer Nigeria. People continue to deceive themselves that buhari is capable of fighting corruption, they forget that in 1983 when he did it he was wielding military power and ruling by decree which made it easier. Today it's much more complex and buhari would not know were to start from. Asides that people also forget that it was Idiagbon who was effectively in charge and not the dummy called buhari. Lastly I keep on wondering how buhari who could not curtail corruption in a small organisation like PTF want to curb in a much bigger and far more complex entity like Nigeria.

My vote for GEJ was becos I believed he was committed to power reforms which is one of the biggest problems ravaging our economy. I never really saw him as an inspiring person. Today I remain vindicated cos of the steady progress in the power sector. That not withstanding GEJ has over stayed his welcome. It's time to search for a better replacement and an old conceited septugerian who couldn't perform on his own in his youth would definitely not fit the bill.

Pastor Kun: It seems the buhari gang are gloating here, despite my regrets about Jonathan I would still vote for him ten times before I vote for buhari who I consider to be a very tribalised religious fanatic who has absolutely nothing to offer Nigeria. People continue to deceive themselves that buhari is capable of fighting corruption, they forget that in 1983 when he did it he was wielding military power and ruling by decree which made it easier. Today it's much more complex and buhari would not know were to start from. Asides that people also forget that it was Idiagbon who was effectively in charge and not the dummy called buhari. Lastly I keep on wondering how buhari who could not curtail corruption in a small organisation like PTF want to curb in a much bigger and far more complex entity like Nigeria.

My vote for GEJ was becos I believed he was committed to power reforms which is one of the biggest problems ravaging our economy. I never really saw him as an inspiring person. Today I remain vindicated cos of the steady progress in the power sector. That not withstanding GEJ has over stayed his welcome. It's time to search for a better replacement and an old conceited septugerian who couldn't perform on his own in his youth would definitely not fit the bill.

lanre_front: Did hear you say you voted for because of the lack of a better candidate. Mr. Pastor, that is a big lie and you know it.

There was a better candidate. You could have voted for. But just like most Nigerians, you were carried away by sentiments and the "I had no shoes" campaign of Mr. Jonathan.

You voted not out logic" reasoning, but you voted on nothing but sheer sentiments. You did not even bother to look at the antecedents of the contestants.

As for me I voted for Buhari and I am proud of my decision.

Like a poster said, why not add a little realism to your choice Presidents for 2015. Buhari had a good chance to be President in the last elections. Another one is coming in 2015.

I say Buhari is the most qualified to rid Nigeria of the monster of corruption. He has the willpower, passion, clout to deal with the corrupt big guns holding Nigeria in slavery. After him others will follow to continue the good work, but we need home to lay the foundation for a Nigeria free of corruption and indiscipline.

You only deceive yourself if you think the likes of Fashola can break the back of the monster, corruption, in Nigeria. Is it Fashola who is Tinibu's boy, and together with his Godfather, they are stealing Lagos State bind?

Billyonaire: Aso Rock Villa will not be vacant until 2019, and David Mark will be our next President after GEJ, this is based on today's facts at hand but if circumstances change and we decide not to nominate David Mark, Sambo will be the right person. Thanks

Pastor Kun:

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umarsanijada: for DESERVATION AND TRUE NATIONAL FIGURE WE GO FOR ATIKU ABUBAKAR 2015

lanre_front: Did hear you say you voted for because of the lack of a better candidate. Mr. Pastor, that is a big lie and you know it.

There was a better candidate. You could have voted for. But just like most Nigerians, you were carried away by sentiments and the "I had no shoes" campaign of Mr. Jonathan.

You voted not out logic" reasoning, but you voted on nothing but sheer sentiments. You did not even bother to look at the antecedents of the contestants.

As for me I voted for Buhari and I am proud of my decision.

Like a poster said, why not add a little realism to your choice Presidents for 2015. Buhari had a good chance to be President in the last elections. Another one is coming in 2015.

I say Buhari is the most qualified to rid Nigeria of the monster of corruption. He has the willpower, passion, clout to deal with the corrupt big guns holding Nigeria in slavery. After him others will follow to continue the good work, but we need home to lay the foundation for a Nigeria free of corruption and indiscipline.

You only deceive yourself if you think the likes of Fashola can break the back of the monster, corruption, in Nigeria. Is it Fashola who is Tinibu's boy, and together with his Godfather, they are stealing Lagos State bind?

Ujawissy: I will go for buhari. By the grace of God Buhari will win the battle come 2015 in Jesus name.I wz 1 of d hater but after carefull observation I have come to drastic conclusion dat he is visionary leader. pls my fellow nairalanders let us give him a chance, for i can see a corruption free nigeria.

Ujawissy: I will go for buhari. By the grace of God Buhari will win the battle come 2015 in Jesus name.I wz 1 of d hater but after carefull observation I have come to drastic conclusion dat he is visionary leader. pls my fellow nairalanders let us give him a chance, for i can see a corruption free nigeria.

Demdem:

[b]i respect ur opinion however ur sole reason for nullifying Buhari to me is so petty and ignorable.

Love him or hate him, Nothing in our laws prevents Buhari from beneffiting from any democratic setting.

Deep Sight:

Treason is petty and "ignorable" ? ? ? ? ? ?

It was an "acceptable treason". its on record that the vast majority of Nigerians welcomed the idea unfortunately considering what shagari and his cohorts were doing then. It wasnt the best approach but as at then at least in the African continent considering our level of exposure, it was generally acceptable. Other countries also experienced it. While some may be said to be better for it (Ghana) some werent. its part of our growing phase. The way coups are seen now and treated now at this day and age cant be compared to then so its wrong on ur part to see it the same way. Even world powers were known to encourage coups then, do they now? If Buhari still believe in Coups, why should he still be contesting. Abegii, that time has past. by the way, that wasnt the only reason u gave that made it really petty and ignorable.

This alone shows exactly why we have a long way to go in this country.

Ur opinion. its perfectly in order.

You actually regard the illegal take-over of a democratic government which leads to 16 years of military rule to be "petty and ignorable" ? ? ?

Wow. Just wow.

And how was he responsible for the 16years? Its even on good record that infact, his government was much more responsive, disciplined and prudent when compared to subsequent military regimes and even the shagari regime he overthrew. Like i said earlier, it wasnt as criminally unacceptable then unlike now that its a taboo even though it was in our law books. It was illegal fine but that exactly was what the majority wants as at then.


That is incorrect. Under the laws at the time of the 1983 coup, that act was Treason. Thus, he can, and should still be tried for that act.

Look, considering his numerous enemies that abound out there against this man, what will it take them to go to court to receive an injuction barring him from contesting because he once benefitted in a coup plot if its possible at all?
What i said which u refuted wrongly was nothing in our laws presently prevents former coup beneficiaries from benefitting from any democratic setting, if u know of any in our law books kindly fish it out for all to see. What i said still remain.

Demdem: It was an "acceptable treason". its on record that the vast majority of Nigerians welcomed the idea unfortunately considering what shagari and his cohorts were doing then. It wasnt the best approach but as at then at least in the African continent considering our level of exposure, it was generally acceptable. Other countries also experienced it. While some may be said to be better for it (Ghana) some werent. its part of our growing phase. The way coups are seen now and treated now at this day and age cant be compared to then so its wrong on ur part to see it the same way. Even world powers were known to encourage coups then, do they now? If Buhari still believe in Coups, why should he still be contesting. Abegii, that time has past. by the way, that wasnt the only reason u gave that made it really petty and ignorable.

And how was he responsible for the 16years? Its even on good record that infact, his government was much more responsive, disciplined and prudent when compared to subsequent military regimes and even the shagari regime he overthrew. Like i said earlier, it wasnt as criminally unacceptable then unlike now that its a taboo even though it was in our law books. It was illegal fine but that exactly was what the majority wants as at then.

Look, considering his numerous enemies that abound out there against this man, what will it take them to go to court to receive an injuction barring him from contesting because he once benefitted in a coup plot?

What i said which u refuted wrongly was nothing in our laws presently prevents former coup beneficiaries from benefitting from any democratic setting, if u know of any in our law books kindly fish it out for all to see. What i said still remain.

Deep Sight:

There is no such animal as "acceptable treason." That is an oxymoron, sir.

This isnt English class and my highlighting such suggest such. It was a message i was trying to pass from both words. Yes it was Treason but Nigerians wanted it as at then

Do you really believe that coups were acceptable because Western Powers supported them then? You are a laugh, kind sir.
That is like saying that apartheid was acceptable in the eighties because western powers condoned it.


Nop, and my post didnt suggest such. Read carefully and understand what i meant. The Buhari takeover was unfortunately acceptable to most Nigerians then because they were fed up with the status quo. It wasnt the best of approach as it is known to us now however it was common then as a way out not only in Nigeria but in the whole continent.
Secondly, Apartheid cant be compared to coup. Dont do that

Please dont EVER say that again, for the sake of the respect of your family.

lets be civil please. dont need to bring up ur family to this discussion

The succeeding military governments did not seize power from a democratic government. Buhari did.

But Buhari wasnt the first military man that seize power from a democratic government in Nigeria, was he? And by the way does it matter? is that the reason why he should be blamed for the excesses of IBB, Abacha and Abubakar? I dont think so.


The only reason it has not been done is the same as I earlier pointed out: our collective lack of self respect - and also corruption. Because taking such a step will open a pandora's box of other necessary steps: other former military Heads of State and their families would be affected and they are too influential in Nigeria today for this to happen. Period. Corruption at play.

and what stops u from embarking on this task? Even i doubt if the late Gani Fawehinmi of blessed memory did embarked on such furtile task. abegi, lets face present day realities.


This is why I despise every ruler in Nigeria, including GEJ, who fails to dig into Nigeria's scandalous past and bring all of these thugs to book. If I was president, whilst I am being sworn into office at Eagle Square, the SSS would be arresting EVERY former military head of state, their aides, ministers, et al. Babangida will have to explain even the source of his house in minna. Under the Public service rules, and given his legitimate income as an army officer and even as (illegal) Head of State, he has no explanation for that villa. I would ensure that they ALL spend the rest of their pathetic lives in Prison. Nest of killers that they are.

Good initiative u have there, i hope u become one one day



It is simple: I do not speak simply of coup beneficiaries. I never said so. I said that Buhari has no moral right to benefit from any democratic experiment in Nigeria. Period.

Buhari isnt perfect neither is he a saint but ur moral stance is just to u and those within the same line of thought. As long as u never said Buhari has no "legal" right to benefit then its in order then.
He may not be our best bet however considering our present challenges coupled with our so limited choices that we realisticallyhave, its politically expedient to bring in this lesser evil that has the capability to break us off from the present status quo. By the way, probably for another day, its on record Buhari wasnt a coup plotter but the primary beneficiary of the coup. Ask ur history teacher and u would be told about what transpired.

As for the law: the fact remains simple: AT THE TIME OF THE 1983 COUP, UNDER THE LAWS OF NIGERIA, IT WAS AN ACT OF TREASON. HE SHOULD BE TRIED FOR THAT. PERIOD.

And since no court on th eland has found him wanting as regards this, then he is a clean man and free to vote and be voted for. Since his political rivals feels its not the right way to go, u has private citizen can go ahead then.
Dont get me wrong here, am not for coups but as at then, what Buhari did though against the laws of the land was generally acceptable and welcomed. The law is made for man and not vice-versa.