Topeakintola:
no

ochejoseph:
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1.Can the civil defence and  police which the APC is proposing ensure safety of lives and property during elections in places like   in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa , Bauchi, Gombe and Kano ?

Borno, Yobe and Adamawa are still under emergency i guess so the military have every right to be there. its a question of the law. what does the law say as regards security during elections and not what we think its appropriate. Both the high court and appeal court has ascertain this. Military men shouldnt be found anywhere during elections but if needed after elections when the police are overwhelmed they can be considered. They should be our last resort.
No one brings his last resort at the beginning of a project
Yes, the police alone is more than capable if well equipped and given the necessary and right materials to work with. Is it not the same police that goes outside our shores to perform wonders?
 
2. Does the presence of soldiers patrolling the street during elections  scare voters  or assures voters of their safety? 

Instead ur question should be does the presence of a well equipped battle ready police force a serious deterrent to trouble makers? I have no doubt in my mind that it is. Voters should be free to express themselves


3. Considering the violent nature the supporters of certain political party,  is it possible to ensure a violence free elections and post election harmony  without involving the Military at all? 

What do u mean by certain political party? Dont be silly, its a Nigerian problem that cuts across all parties.
Yes, it is possible to ensure violence free elections and post election harmony without the military. it has been done before safely without them and it can be done again.


4. Does the airlift and logistics support provided to INEC by the Nigerian Air force constitute a Violation of the constitution?

No it does not. Like u stated, its mainly logistical support as long as they have no business in security during votes. Let me emphasize here that its security during votes and not after votes.

Rawani:
[size=18pt]NO![/size]

This is the reason.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqE7TX2Nhc

Additionally, If President Jonathan had not politicised the army, we wouldn't have any reservations. However in a situation where the army claims it is too busy fighting BH to protect citizens, and then the next morning we hear they are camped in front of opposition member's houses, then this shows favouritism which rubbishes the credibility of the elections even before the first vote is cast.

Allow the military concentrate on its constitutional duties instead, we need to crush the insurgents.

CyberWolf:
you are not even in Nigeria and you are shouting no

Rawani:


Even Al-Qaeda wants Jonathan kicked out. If you will suspend the government every time I come in, I'll gladly refrain.

Rawani:


Even Al-Qaeda wants Jonathan kicked out. If you will suspend the government every time I come in, I'll gladly refrain.

CyberWolf:
that means you Rawani and alqaeda wants the same thing, that means you are a terrorist....

CyberWolf:
that means you and alqaeda wants the same thing, that means you are a terrorist....

Omexonomy:
Yes no military no election unless APC will promise not to go violent steal kill terrorise and destroy people property which is their stock in trade.

you can see the position of the fundamentalist muslim positing that gej is a pain in the ars.e of terrorist like alqaeda and BH.very sad but true

That was funny , however if I'm a terrorist and worship the Lord of Hosts, then that makes you a terrorist as well.

Going by your logic, you and Jonathan want the same thing, which makes you an murderous incompetent dweeb (no harm intended, just logic).

caselessogbuagu:
We don't need soldiers, we can be civilian JTF and protect ourselves.

You cant be serious with this kind of comment.. Am sure when those thugs unleash mayhem on voters that day you would be the first to run for your life..

ochejoseph:
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Nairaland Parliament 

The All progressive congress has just written to Jega and President Jonathan about its opposition to the use of soldiers to maintain Law and order during elections citing the judgement of a Federal High court and another case on appeal!

The issues for determination amongst Nairaland parliamentarians and critical stake holders  today is as follows 


1.Can the civil defence and  police which the APC is proposing ensure safety of lives and property during elections in places like   in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa , Bauchi, Gombe and Kano ?
 

2. Does the presence of soldiers patrolling the street during elections  scare voters  or assures voters of their safety? 

3. Considering the violent nature the supporters of certain political party,  is it possible to ensure a violence free elections and post election harmony  without involving the Military at all? 

4. Does the airlift and logistics support provided to INEC by the Nigerian Air force constitute a Violation of the constitution?


We are all stakeholders in the Nigerian Project. So let's provide answers to these questions and discuss these issues and by the Grace of God the 2015 general elections will be Violence Free 

I welcome us all and

God Bless Nigeria 

jesse8048:
Police and civil defense without gun versus thugs with gun and weapons. If I dnt see military men around am nt going anywhere close to cast any vote. Guess some people are trying to hijack ballot boxes.

chymystique:


You cant be serious with this kind of comment.. Am sure when those thugs unleash mayhem on voters that day you would be the first to run for your life..

caselessogbuagu:
We don't need soldiers, we can be civilian JTF and protect ourselves.

IVORY2009:


When you see the boys frm the creek coming out, even the almighty soldiers can be so confused @ first, talkless of civilian JTF scarry cat!