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Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by makzeze: 1:01pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
In our series of letters from African journalists, Sola Odunfa considers the likelihood of Nigeria's People's Democratic Party (PDP) - which has been in power since the end of military rule in 1999 - losing the forthcoming elections. This time four years ago, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was riding the crest of strong public support. As a village boy who had braved poverty in a politically and economically repressed environment to rise to the pinnacle of academic and political attainment, he was the poster boy of many Nigerians who regarded him as their soul-mate in the fight for justice and equity in the country's governance. On top of his personal attainments he was standing on the platform of the most formidable political machine in Nigeria - the PDP. President Jonathan is seeking his second term in office and is again facing Muhammadu Buhari When the PDP was formed to contest the elections of 1999, it was on the solid foundation of the northern political elite, the club of retired military generals and the established political leadership in the south - minus only the south-west. It has since won every national election comfortably, and so confidently that a former chairman of the party, Vincent Ogbulafor said in 2008 that the party would rule Nigeria "for not less than 60 years". At the 2011 presidential election Mr Jonathan polled 22 million votes against his major rival's 12 million. It has taken only four years for the glamour to fade from the Jonathan poster. A lack of security, unbridled official corruption, ethnic favouritism and economic mismanagement have been the culprits. In that period there have been large-scale defections of PDP state governors and other leaders to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), the most prominent being Aminu Tambuwal, speaker of the House of Representatives. And so the PDP is now a minority party in the house which it had dominated since its inauguration. This year's presidential election was initially scheduled to be held on 14 February. If it had been, all indications were that the Jonathan presidency would be history now and the three-times vanquished Gen Muhammadu Buhari would have become president-elect. Injury time Fortuitously for the PDP, the election was postponed by six weeks to allow the military to quell the insurgency in the north-east and the electoral commission to improve on its preparation. At least, that was the official explanation. It has turned out to be akin to injury time in a football final. The PDP is firing on all cylinders and President Jonathan is like a desperate Cristiano Ronaldo before a full house at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. The PDP has been campaigning hard in the extra campaign time since 14 February I have covered all PDP election campaigns since the party was founded but I have not seen it fight this vigorously and viciously. No holds barred. So much dirt has been hurled at Gen Buhari that the barrel must be empty by now. My heart bleeds when I read about the alleged huge sums of dollars being distributed among religious leaders and in traditional palaces for mobilisation of support for the president - and I am not comforted when the inevitable denial comes. Source:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-31996207 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:03pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Is this really from BBC? 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Acekidc4(m): 1:06pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
PDPISS will definitely Lose na!! 166 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by 1United1: 1:07pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
It seems the international community can't wait to see the back of this man. Interesting times indeed. 100 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by ascaris(m): 1:10pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
He has scored the golden goal in injury time BBC. Jona is winning. Ask Rivers State, Taraba and Adamawa states! and even more will be coming your way tomorrow and Thursday. 38 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:12pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Shay dem share pvc to english people too? Mad fools, banking on BBC, shay na dem be electorates 11 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by phlemzy: 1:20pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
When your umbrella is torn,drenching becomes inevitable - I. Newton 44 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by fresh15: 1:26pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
PDP will not lose power.This is because Jonathan's administration has done marvellously well and continuity is what Nigeria needs at this time.I believe that majority of Nigerians do not want Nigeria to move backward, and therefore will not vote for Buhari. 39 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by viczing(m): 1:27pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Keneking: Gej till 2019 Because Buhari is a terrorist Apc Is bokoharam Tinubu is a bastard Osibanjo is a vagabond Elrufai is a midget Obasanjo is a monkey Lier Muhammed is charlatan Amaechi is a thief Oshiomole is a scallywag Kwankwanso is a cow Ambode is a clown Aregbesola is a nincompoop Fashola is a hooligan Oyegun is vulture Delemomodu is pig Igbokwe is a goat Oby is a concubine Rochas is a crook Gej till Buhari dies of high bp 27 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by POPdecorator: 1:28pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Well said bbc sai buhari 44 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Vicjustice: 1:29pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
[size=40pt]BUHARI![/size] [size=40pt]BUHARI!![/size] [size=40pt]BUHARI!!![/size] 142 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by 190theclown: 1:29pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
oVER here in newyork we dont have BBC but we have Netflix do they air the elections too? 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by CR77(f): 1:29pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
PDP will not lose power ontill nigerian vote wise. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by BIBILISTIC(f): 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
No way!!! 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by CaptainAmerica1: 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
So much dirt has been hurled at Gen Buhari that the barrel must be empty by now. Truth. Vote APC Vote CHANGE www.nairaland.com/attachments/2242460_fffk_jpeg6106082908254eaea0f79e33d1b368b9 54 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by emmykk(m): 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Goodluck till the day dad,mum and kids will sit together and be watch blue films as if they are watching nollywood 7 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by bigv(m): 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Anything is possible, I repeat ANYTHING! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by yuzjet(m): 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Does this look like a report from BBC? Please, vote intelligently. Gooluck all the way. Please if it's not Goodluck, it's badluck. 3 Likes
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Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:30pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
The PDP might lose.....there is a strong opposition for one. Still..... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Safari29: 1:31pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
CHANGE is inevitable even PDP dont use POWER anymore, if you dont believe me check the pix below 15 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:31pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
No!! Rather Apc will lose Lagos, imo and Rivers state 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by steppin: 1:31pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
PDP can't and won't lose. There's a lot at stake in this election. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by oathman(m): 1:31pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
What they fail to realise is that the name BUHARI is no more an opposition, it is now a MOVEMENT. We know he may not be the best replacement, but we want them out of office, 16years in office is enough for one party to rule the nation, give other parties chance. I remember vividly when they openly declare that they ll rule this nation for 40years. the movement starts now #REVOLUTION #MOVEMENT 45 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:31pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
He be like say Gej's achievement don finish cos is been long since he inaugurated a project last. If you deceive me once,I was cheated.But if it repeats itself again then am a fool. WE HAVE DECIDED. #NEVERAGAIN shall we be deceived. Sai Baba wa. 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Who is change?? BUHARI!! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by bastien: 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Nope APC will,after losing Presidential election and Lagos governor election 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by BossTtdiamonds(m): 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Yes they will... The power was never in their hands, the Masses owns the power.. and we intend to replace them.. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Meringe(m): 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
My happiness with this election is the coming together of the opposition party to give PDP a chase . Now, any body in power will never take Nigerians for granted. If you don't do well, you will be kicked out. I commend tinubu , though he's corrupt like his colleagues in PDP but I give him an applause for his contribution for the changing tides in the political process in Nigeria. To all other persons who contributed to form APC, kudos to you. To PDP, its not business as usual. You have to man up and do the right thing. You have the opportunity to change Nigeria but your party economic policy is to enrich the few and make majority poorer so that you can easily manipulate them. It is still morning to change. God bless Nigeria. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by sleekp1: 1:32pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
[size=15pt]Written by Sola Odunfa in Lagos, what did we expect from her?[/size] 3 Likes
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Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by iphex(m): 1:33pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Nonsense |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Aare2050(m): 1:33pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
Oya shoki Shoki na today Shoki till saturday Shoki for jona Shoki for sambo Fire for buhari Fire for osinbanjo Fire on liers Transformation continues I love my jonah 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria election: Could the PDP lose power? - BBC by Nobody: 1:33pm On Mar 24, 2015 |
[size=15pt] I really can't wait.. Either way, #GODWIN [/size] 1 Like |
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