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| #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:32am On Mar 30, 2015 |
(CNN)Party cards ripped apart live on air, rows over school certificates, campaign posters plastered hundreds of miles away from home -- Nigeria's presidential election race has definitely had its share of talking points. Now, as people in Africa's most populous country prepare to head to the polls Saturday, in what is set to be a tightly contested race, CNN takes a look at some of the most talked-about -- and somewhat bizarre -- moments of the campaign. 1. January As if the massive campaign rallies and the expensive advertising strategies within Nigeria are not enough, the nation's two main presidential candidates -- incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan and opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari -- decide to also take their fight for voters abroad. Hoping to capitalize on the large numbers of Nigerians living in Ghana, both Jonathan's People's Democratic Party and Buhari's All Progressives Congress plaster many major streets in Ghana's capital, Accra, with posters of the parties' leaders. The move, however, does not go down too well with officials in Ghana as local authorities promptly order the removal of all the election campaign posters in late January.
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:33am On Mar 30, 2015 |
2. FEBRUARY Caught On Tape? An audio tape published by citizen journalism site Sahara Reporters on February 6 alleges that several prominent Nigerian politicians had conspired with the military to rig the 2014 elections in Ekiti State. President Jonathan rules out investigating the allegations, saying the audio tape is "fabricated," according to reports in the Wall Street Journal. "It's all fabrications," he is quoted saying. "Why should I investigate things that are not real?"
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:34am On Mar 30, 2015 |
3. We Need More Time On February 7, the country's election commission announces the postponement of the elections, due to be held on February 14, for six weeks. The commission says the postponement is due to security concerns, after agencies say the military needs more time to secure areas controlled by extremist group Boko Haram. The controversial decision is unpopular among many Nigerians and leads to widespread protests.
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:35am On Mar 30, 2015 |
4. Torn to Pieces In mid-February, former president Olusegun Obasanjo, an elder statesman and a key supporter of Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 elections, publicly rips up his membership card of the People's Democratic Party. This marks a turning point in the relationship between Obasanjo and the Nigerian president, whom he'd previously mentored. The event on February 17 causes a mini social media storm, with some pointing to reports that Obansajo ripped apart an old and invalid membership card.
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:35am On Mar 30, 2015 |
5. King Troubles Morocco's official news agency Map reports on March 10 that the country's ambassador has been recalled from Nigeria because King Mohammed VI had been used in an election campaign in Nigeria to win over Muslim voters. Nigeria's foreign ministry denies that there is a spat, saying President Jonathan had spoken to the king. This in turn is denied by Morocco whose official news agency states: "The king has actually declined the request of the Nigerian government because it is part of the internal electioneering. The kingdom of Morocco expresses its astonishment and denunciation to these unethical practices that are contrary to the spirit of responsibility that must prevail in relations between states."
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:36am On Mar 30, 2015 |
6. Appointment Causes Furore On March 18, President Jonathan swears in Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, one of the politicians implicated in the "Ekitigate" allegation, to his cabinet. The appointment prompts a mass walkout by APC lawmakers, according to reports in Nigerian newspapers. Senate Spokesperson Enyinnaya Abaribe tells reporters that according to Nigeria's laws and constitution "anything that is a mere allegation and not a court decision is nothing but a mere allegation."
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by Nobody: 7:36am On Mar 30, 2015 |
Following!!!! |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 7:38am On Mar 30, 2015 |
7. Show Us Your School Certificate On March 25, after weeks of speculation and an ongoing legal battle over allegations that General Buhari failed to complete his secondary school education, a Nigerian court clears the way for the APC leader to run in the presidential race after adjourning the case until April 22. Previously, chief Femi Fani-Kayode, director of media and publicity of PDP had issued a statement saying: "As long as he cannot produce that secondary school certificate, we believe that he is not qualified to run for the presidency of Nigeria. This is a matter of law and not sentiment." http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/27/africa/nigeria-elections-7-bizarre-moments/index.html 1 Share
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by Nobody: 7:39am On Mar 30, 2015 |
biafranqueen: What do you expect the lawless man to say? |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by happykidArotiba(m): 7:49am On Mar 30, 2015 |
I can Only Pick That Of the Certificate of the Clueless old man 2 Likes |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by ademoladeji(m): 7:56am On Mar 30, 2015 |
Nice on... Buhari baba |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:09am On Mar 30, 2015 |
Biafranqueens top election moments 1. APC tried to use Buhari's daughter to sway voters but it backfired. Her father claimed to be a struggling politician, but Zahra messed up her fathers lies by flossing how she is spending money on expensive education and expensive Gucci & Channel shopping Buhari is here in Nigeria claiming to borrow 27million naira for his nomination form while his children school for millions of naira in the UK. 1 Like
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:11am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#2 Iyabo Obasanjo shames her father by exposing his dirty laundry to the public, telling us he is the worst leader ever to hit Nigerian political scene. She also claimed he was a selfish father and a big thief.
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by omokoladele(m): 8:22am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#4 OBJ "Ntoooooooor Buhari has won...Go back to Otuoke" |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:27am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#3 GMB forgets his running mates name and continues to show that acute dementia is setting in by not knowing what INEC is and claiming he can stabilize oil prices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vtan7pDiaU
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:29am On Mar 30, 2015 |
[s] omokoladele:[/s] Fake certificate fake results not surprise by APC supporters anymore. 1 Like |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:32am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#4 NTA finishes Buhari and Tinubu and shows Nigerians the change they can look forward too if they even think about bringing in the ex dictator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZafoHEQMoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCXZqywM6Xw |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:42am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#5 Fashola stated that 50 year old (the same age as him)is too old to run for office.  3 Likes
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:46am On Mar 30, 2015 |
#6 'Amaechi is running his mouth like a mad man claiming rigging. Tinubu slobbering and complaining, El-Rufai still lying and dying inside , Rocha's crying on national tv, Oshiomole confused and depressed, yet online APC e-rats claim to be winning. Is that how you APC leaders celebrate a so called victory? Chai Buhari! 3 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 8:49am On Mar 30, 2015 |
7. APC dies a sudden death as GEJ is returned to Aso ROck until 2019 2 Likes
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 9:06am On Mar 30, 2015 |
mynd44, LeOstrich, OLADD, biafranqueen, Jmaine, Jamace, Atlwireless, Anonimi, Sunnybobo, Customized13, Opiaoku, Petrov10, gramci, Post your favorite moments in this unforgettable election. |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by pendy79: 9:12am On Mar 30, 2015 |
biafranqueen:
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by PassingShot(m): 9:13am On Mar 30, 2015 |
Kudos biafranqueen. You dey rep well. We shall laugh at the end of today. |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by PassingShot(m): 9:15am On Mar 30, 2015 |
[quote author=pendy79 post=32161071][/quote] Where did you get the attached speech of Gani Adam from? Did he really say the quote? |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by Nobody: 9:16am On Mar 30, 2015 |
ol |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 9:16am On Mar 30, 2015 |
ademoladeji:You go suffer alone with your Pa Buhari let him rule your household caus no vacancy in Aso Rock until 2019 2 Likes
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| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by biafranqueen: 9:17am On Mar 30, 2015 |
PassingShot:Yes I will, but if you need a a shoulder to cry on you can count on me  |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by Caseless: 10:01am On Mar 30, 2015 |
biafranqueen:the fact that we don't know the winner before the election, like it used to be, make the 2015 election a moment to cherish for me. Wait until buhari is declared winner, and I shall tell you my 'favorite moment'. 1 Like |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by Scatterboss(m): 10:52am On Mar 30, 2015 |
Typing.... |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by asadike(f): 1:26pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
Nne na all these their shoki dance and music wey go soon turn to 'cry cry baby, I want to see my daura, I want to see my hundred cows, shame shame shame, SHAME!'. |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by ademoladeji(m): 2:17pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
[s] biafranqueen:[/s] Oshey!!! Even the clueless man no fit win aso villa Baba noni! |
| Re: #nigeriadecides: 7 Reasons Why We'll Never Forget The 2015 Elections by raumdeuter: 2:20pm On Mar 30, 2015 |
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