franchizy: To be Frank d president was scheduled to visit Borno state in October 2011 but it was shelved cos of an international engagement. He scheduled anoda visit in 2012 bt cos of d subsidy crisis he shelved it and sent his VP. I recall his planed visit to Borno state on March 7th was planed early in January and a letter was sent to d Borno state Governor. An Aide to d Gov revealed to a source in d presidency how d Gov had planed wit d opposition Governors to hold d meeting in Borno state just to embarass d president and deceive Nigerians.
After d presidents visit to Borno state, he will visit Yobe, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, Bauchi and Jos.
Nigerians shud know dat GEJ is d best president we ever had, very humble and industrious. He has performed better than all other presidents. The only president to ve fought corruption to d last later. The only president who ve never stolen one penny. The only president working with God fearing cabinets.
The only president who has changed the life of many Nigerians. I think the president needs our support to bring Nigeria bk to the promise land.
Sir, I on behalf of Nigerians and my fellow Nairalanders wish u journey mercy and Gods protection as u embark on your visit to Borno state

kingoflag:

Youre preaching to me or your computer screen? What politicians are you talking about and who are you advising on who they or dont work for? Are you ok? On this forum, numerous times, youve praised one politician or the other based on which party theyre from, what tribe theyre from, which language they speak, or what creed they proclaim. Go thru ALL my posts and pick out just one where---APART FROM BUHARI--- I've ever praised any Nigerian politician. And you dare to talk of hypocrisy? Youre right, it does depend on who our heroes are.

I think youre a mad man to assume that I sleep on a wooden bed, while you got a golden one. Then again, empty barrels make the loudest noise, so I'm not surprised. You sound mentally unstable though.

Your President represents a majority of what people? Whether you know it or not: YOU HAVE NEVER HAD AN ELECTION IN NIGERIA SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THAT SHAM DEMOCRACY YALL CLAIM TO BE PRACTICING. The Military (IBB, OBJ, T.Y Danjuma and co) still dictate every 4yrs who's gonna put yall through another round of misery. Its ok to delude yourself though, that you have a democracy.

You can keep your preaching to urself and go advice your man on the wastefulness he embarks on whenever he's bored. Advice him on his N1.3Billion meals, 10 private jets, $3million cutleries, N4billion Mission house for his wife, N16Billion mansion for his V.P etc

Advice him on the above and keep me far from your lunatic, backwards ways of thinking. I will not be indoctrinated. I refuse.

Eko Ile:



It's ok for the poor and innocent folks getting blown up everyday to suffer and die, but the president of the country, the commander in chief of the Nigerian armed forces and the chief security officer of Nigeria with the most powerful guns and security detail in Nigeria who swore to protect them must not risk his life and a segment of the country is a no go area for him?


Is this your own dubious and backward understanding of the word leadership?

Sincere 9gerian: If truely the president is to visit Maiduguri next Thursday, it must have been planned long time ago, not today.

The APC governors may have preempted the president because the Borno governor will have privy information of the president's planned visit.

But the vice president was there recently. I cant even recall how many states the president has visited since after the elections, mayb very few. But I agree that of Borno is a special case and the president needed to have been there to show solidarity but who knows if his security people advised against a visit prior to this time.

Afam4eva: Make Jona no allow this APC people set trap for am. He should go when he feels he's safe enough. Going there just days after the APC crew says something.

Billyonaire: The visit to Maiduguri, Yobe and 2 other states were already planned since last December, but the opposition had a wind of it and rushed there first so as to make the President's visit, which was under wraps seem reactionary. APC will do anything to confuse uninformed Nigerians but we should understand that today's APC are yesterday's men who only metamorphose for their selfish interests and not for the good of common Nigerians.

ROSSIKE:

If YOU were the leader will YOU risk not ever seeing your family and kids again merely to prove a point, especially as it's likely you'll be a specific target of assassins and terrorists? The average resident of Maiduguri cannot be compared to Jonathan. The former is not a specific target while the latter is, at least potentially, making HIS situation a lot more dangerous and dicey than the ordinary resident there.

Of course the president has no business being there if his security staff decide it's not safe at this time for him. He was elected to lead the nation, not to die at the hands of assassins. He must be protected.

Pukkah:

But you stated on the other thread that the governors' visit 'doesn't prove jack'.

It's the same visit that you're now referring to as saying something if the President visits? What's the 'something' that it says? Now this is getting interesting.

https://www.nairaland.com/1211456/progressive-governors-street-maiduguri-acknowledging

Well, just a piece of advice, as a moderator you're free to uphold your political leaning but it's better (though not compulsory) to be consistent and come forth with solid arguments that are devoid of hidden sentiments or latent bias.

Pukkah:

But you stated on the other thread that the governors' visit 'doesn't prove jack'.

It's the same visit that you're now referring to as saying something if the President visits? What's the 'something' that it says? Now this is getting interesting.

https://www.nairaland.com/1211456/progressive-governors-street-maiduguri-acknowledging

Well, just a piece of advice, as a moderator you're free to uphold your political leaning but it's better (though not compulsory) to be consistent and come forth with solid arguments that are devoid of hidden sentiments or latent bias.

Ovaiegbe: I wonder what the point of argument and cursing is on the above subject. The questions we should be asking are,
1. Does Maiduguri deserve a presidential visit?
My answer: YES
2. Is it late for the president?
Answer: Better late than never
3. Is it right for the President to visit Maiduguri?
Answer: YES
4. Since APC has preempted the President, Should he refuse to go to Maiduguri?
Answer: An absolute [b]NO because of the first question above.[/b]

So guys, get yourselves a better vocation and stop ranting here.

Eko Ile:



So many governors with less access to security apparatus than what's available to the sissy and chicken president made the same trip and walk on the streets of maiduguri and they are all back home with their families so come up with a different line of reasoning to defend this worthless and coward president.

ROSSIKE:

How can you be so crass, naive, and reckless as to place the president - the very symbol of the federation Boko Haram oppose, on the same level as a governor in terms of terrorist risk?

Fact is the bigger the personality, the higher the risk. And the higher the standards of safety required for his protection. Sheer common sense really.

Demdem:

Nice observation u have here. Hypocrites abound. Mods arent spared.

Eko Ile:


Sadly, his status as a moderator on NL is secondary to his tribal affiliations and poor judgement which comes first.

Billyonaire: I kind of hate those who insult the person of my President. I am beginning to think you are one of those who lacked methodologies in handling political discourse on a sane wavelength. It bothers me that you are not lettered enough to understand not to insult your President on the Web.

wirinet:

you mean the president and commander of the nigerian armed forces, general goodluck ebele Jonathan gave 3 months notice before he planned to visit a war/conflict zone. Wow that is a war strategy he must have learnt at war college (i hope he attended kuru). Even his other enemies got wind his movements and planned countermeasures. I wonder what countermeasures his other enemy (boko) would have employed.

Even the publicity stunt undertaken by the APC guys caught everybody by surprise, even Jonathan.

ROSSIKE: This is crazy if true. Jonathan has no business responding to the puerile antics of any opposition. If his security team reckon Borno is unsafe for him, they have no business getting him there, regardless of what APC do or don't do. Nigerians who elected him understand the situation in Borno state and do not expect him to go and risk his life to in order to prove a political point.

Pukkah:



But aren't moderators (or, better put, referees) suppossed to be above board and exercise restraint when it comes to matters of personal opinion or beliefs?

I was aghast when I saw the volte face within 24 hours! This is unbecoming of the referee of any forum.

On that same thread, I reported a poster (FreeGlobe) who insulted me and hurled tribal insults without any provocation. Up till now, I am not aware that anything has been done to him.

This shouldn't be a surprise anyway since the assailant shares the same viewpoint with the supposed referee?

Is this how to make the forum great?

Billyonaire: I hardly picked out a single point from your songcry. I advise you calm down and be rational so you dont go crazy if you havent already. Did you make sense in the emotional out-pour? Far from it. I think you are neither here nor there, if you actually belong to a political party you should be able to call your constituency representative in the Legislature and table the grievance and let him move a motion to an effect. Oh I forgot, you are not interested in Party Politics, you are only interested in raising alarm on Nairaland. For your information, all those expense you are lamenting about actually went through the Legislative Chambers, so ask your constituency representative why he allowed the expenses to be approved. Last time I checked, thats how governance works.

Billyonaire: No, I am not mad. And again, you need to have attended even First Year in the University, you have committed Fallacy Ad Homonium and I fear for your sanity as a person. Learn to tackle issues and not persons, it hurts to know there are so many illiterates who just know how to type.

JudismphD: . Oga don't turn scientific debate into academic hooliganism. Its Fallacy of Argumentum ad hominen (attacking the person) not homonium. Attempt to tire ur shoe lace, u tie ur hand along with it. Pele

Royal Roy:
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In as much as I like ur patriotic disposition, you fail to speak the truth most times. If 100 people are saying the same thing, and you alone are the dissenting voice, don't you think you need to take a step back & take a second view? Be realistic bro.

toprod: [color=#006600][/color] . WHAT ABOUT HIS vISIT TO THE POLICE COLLEGE ?