mikeansy:

I don't understand how anybody will conclude that because a candidate was voted in one state then he has better records than every other state Governor in South East?

Everybody knows that what won Obi this election is not his records in office but cynical electoral tactics. he did not even run on his records of achievement.
But I don't want to go there because elections are over and its time to move on.

But what I wont accept is the conclusion that because Peter Obi was elected in Anambra then he is the best Governor in SouthEast.
I don't understand the premise of that logic.

metal-gong:

Yes, Peter Obi won decisively because he was the best.
But sorry for disappointing by not listing Peter Obi's achievements for you to see on nairaland. This was how hack writers like you on this forum were asking silly questions about the governor before the election. But to their chagrin, Anambrarians told them that they cant fall for cheap blackmails.
If you want to know OKWUTE's solid achievements, then go down to Anambra state and see things for yourself. Also ask the average Anambrarians in the markets, schools etc, all they would tell you is that  "Obi is the best in Nigeria".

Kobojunkie:

WOW!!! I see some of those DO OR DIE Soludo men are quickly switching over to congratulate Peter Obi, Mr Almighty VIPit toilet. LOL Nigerians and Amnesia!!! Lol

FACE:

That is what you call political maturity, but then that would be too complex for a simple ROFLAMAOing mind to digest.

Kobojunkie:

WOW!!! I see some of those DO OR DIE Soludo men are quickly switching over to congratulate Peter Obi, Mr Almighty VIPit toilet. LOL Nigerians and Amnesia!!! Lol

Sky Blue:

Please spare me the diversionary tactics, they are embarassing and I would not dignify them. Return to the question please. What are Peter Obi's achievements? Or do you not believe in judging a gorvenor by his works? Why is he the best please, educate us. Just list a few of the outstanding things he has done, or is that too much of an ask?

mama-gee:

That's ridiculous, what did he do that was outstanding during his first term. . .
A Second term in Office is not required.

*DEATH*,  . .I bet the only people Congratulating him are people from Anambra. , 

Onlytruth:

Obi was not my candidate, Ngige was. But, I am not in Anambra state right now and may not know the present state of things. The fact remains that even PDP governors (with the exception of Soludo supporters for obvious reasons) and other parties are saying that Obi won, and have tried to identify with his victory.

Obi's biggest achievement is his ability to be above reproach when it comes to prudence and accountability -two attributes Igbos love in leadership; he trumps others in the south east. He says he is laying a foundation of prudence in Anambra state, that is a HUGE achievement which will pay off big time in the future.

Nigerians have this fire brigade mindset, I'm only happy that Anambra people are still as wise as ever!
Congratulations to the light of the nation!

OKEYCHIVIV:

Congratulations my Governor.
May God help you lead Anambra-amen.
my state must work and Nigeria must work too-amen.

Sky Blue:

Please spare me the diversionary tactics, they are embarassing and I would not dignify them. Return to the question please. What are Peter Obi's achievements? Or do you not believe in judging a gorvenor by his works? Why is he the best please, educate us. Just list a few of the outstanding things he has done, or is that too much of an ask?

Kobojunkie:


It is one thing to cheer someone for a well-deserved win and another to just offer undeserved congratulations. I understand the man won but is it really reason for anyone to be happy? Have we suddenly chosen to forget that this same man is reason why the state has continued to remain in the state it has for the past couple of years? Two years ago, th excuse was that he had so much to do, but I think the validity, if any of that excuse died a long time ago.

I am not in anyway pointing to election fraud, or trying to say someone else should have won. Peter Obi won, but what does that really mean for Anambra state? is it cause for celebration? I urge my people to start thinking hard about these things rather than allowing themselves continue to get carried away each time we get shoved yet another reason to drink more beer.

FACE:

That is what you call political maturity, but then that would be too complex for a simple ROFLAMAOing mind to digest.

Onlytruth:

Nope! Even the Acting President (a PDP man) and ALL south east governors, plus other governors all over Nigeria, senate and house leadership have all congratulated him. In a way most states will want to copy Anambra style of politics.

metal-gong:

Stop contradicting yourself with the above gibberish. Peter Obi was re-elected in Anambra state because his is an action governor who had performed excellently.

metal-gong:
On the otherhand, I would like you to spend more time questioning the reason why your governor ,Fashola, used the judiciary to block an investigation into his financial dealings with tax payers money. An answer to the above question would give you one of the many reasons why Peter Obi was re-elected.

mama-gee:

Let's be realistic, Peter Obi did nothing as Governor. . .
He was just wasting the first 4 years of his first term. . .
And I bet the people Congratulating him are fellow Lazy leaders. . .

Onlytruth:

No, you are wrong! The people congratulating him are only identifying with his popular mandate. They know he won fairly, and they are also identifying with the system that produced his victory.

If you can follow my logic, I am congratulating the "system" that produced him. What good is a governor if he is dead before he even contests elections? This peaceful system was denied us under Obasanjo who tried everything under his power to impose thieves and thugs on Anambra state to justice his plans of painting all Nigerians with one brush.

This is part of why I never buy the idiotic notion that all Nigerians are guilty of the same thing. No we are NOT!
Obi won elections; he may not be the best to win (though no one is sure of others); he won fairly and the state is peacefully moving on. That is enough for me. When he starts carrying out his second term agenda, then we can take stock and see whether the people made a mistake.

Kobojunkie:

I see what you are saying and I will like to add that

a) The elections were fair NOT because Obi made it so, but because the "System" probably did something right this time around

b) If we are doling out congratulations, we should make it clear that INEC is to praise for the "SUCCESS" of the elections and not Obi. We should also
congratulate the losers and the winner in making sure that their areaboys were kept in check all through the process.

Kobojunkie:

I see what you are saying and I will like to add that

a) The elections were fair NOT because Obi made it so, but because the "System" probably did something right this time around

b) If we are doling out congratulations, we should make it clear that INEC is to praise for the "SUCCESS" of the elections and not Obi. We should also
congratulate the losers and the winner in making sure that their areaboys were kept in check all through the process.  

metal-gong:

Why wont a silly question be embarrasing?
How can you insinuate that my citizen governor has no solid achievement while the truth is the reverse.
How can an honest person be talking about judging a governor by his works whereas Ndi Anambra had thanked him for his good works by electing him for another four year tenure. Are there any other way to judge a politician rather than going through the electorates?
Are you wiser than the majority of the electorates who re-elected him and also his top political opponents who had congratulated him for a victory well deserved?
By grinding through the above questions, you would easily deduce the reason why your previous question was a silly one.

Emperoh:

. . .Oga mi SIr, no pun intended, but if INEC has created an enabling environment for all candidates and organised and free and fair election,
doesn't that tell that a candidate who emerges victorious is the most popular? I voted in Anambra elections and I KNOW FOR SURE that if Peter Obi had nothing as achievement, HE WILL LOSE. . . it wasn't a politics of propaganda. It was something for all to see

Anambra medical outfits, got aaccrditations for the first time since its creation during Obi's tenure

Massive construction of Road. . . this is his biggest achievement thus far and about the most obvious. . . there major bad roads in anambra at the moment are Federal roads.

Improved funding for academic institutions and continued infrastructural upgrade.

Improvement of SPorting facilities and recreation in Anambra State. . ,  the first in the history of the state

Construction of Phase 1 and II of Anambra State Secretariat. . . the first since state creation.

Drawing up of a development master plan in conjuction with UN Habitat for Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi

Massive funding thought soft loans for Agricultural Development in Anambra State. . . . . .

Procurement of Laboratory materials and Installation of Computer and IT materials for all State owned Schools in Anambra State
this was done in conjucntion with Galaxy backbone to network all the Secondary Schools in Anambra State.

Computerisation of Anambra State Land information to stall fraudulent activities.

Massive Procurement of Vehicles and Communication equipment for securities outfits in the state.

Restoration of the Awka, Aguate and Amawbia Water scheme.

Construction of Judiciary Service Complex for the State Judiciary.

The above mentioned are the ones i saw with my EYES. . . . . i may not live in Anambra but anytime i go home, i do make to sure to go around to see things for myself. . . . .Peter Obi's development if for all sectors of the state simulteneously.

Give him kudos for standing his ground and restoring this state to Political sanity.
Anyone who has been to Anambra State. . . (i don't mean internet Ninjas) will know for sure what i am talking about.

If you were in Anambra between 1999 to 2005, pls go back and compare back then to what is available now.
This guy is the first person laying a solid foundation for the State's growth. . . .all he has done are not and will not be enough
But bear in mind, Rome was not built in a day. . . . . . . . we must count 1 before 2. . . . . . I can bet my life that all those asking for his achievements cannot boast of haven gone to Awka but rely on mostly what they hear or not to make assessment.
A good example is the guy who highlighted Sullivan Chime as the best in the SE. . .i think he is but i bet you, they haven't been to Enugu
and will ask for his achievement cos they've not read in the papers or internet website. . . . . . . .
that someone is not publicizing what he is doing doesn't mean he isn't working.

If you have been to Anambra State, i challenge to come and say the things u saw were wrong and should be done but not yet done.
I need cogent stuffs and not hear-says. . . . . . .i will be sure to get you pictures when i travel for Easter Holidays

Its not about sitting behind your computers and churn out grammar without corresponding physical visits.

Go to anambra State website for further issues. . . . this is the first time Anambra is developing a working Website. . . . we were that backward!

Again, i insist, those who are asking for Peter Obi's achievements, are u doing so cos u have been to Anambra State or because of what
u read or have not seen on the sites of Internets and likes. Its not about seating in front of your laptop and making jejune posts!!!

Sky Blue:

@Emperoh. Thank you. Very simple. While I agree that all the points you listed might be worthy of recognition to you, the points I put in bold are what I think are worthy of recognition (even if some are quite vague) and everything else just fluff, but thanks for listing. Does this qualify him for "best governor" from the south east? Go and look at what is happening in Enugu. . . . . and the guy there is not even making any noise.

Emperoh:


Thank you Sky Blue. . . I lived and grew up in Enugu before coming down to Lagos so i am also a stake holder in Enugu Politics
Albeit Urban politics. . . . . .Now, comparing Anambra to Enugu is like comparing Badagry to Lagos. . . . .U & I know Anambra was created out of Enugu
and as a state, Enugu had the basic developmental amenities being the capital. . . . .Awka was at best, a VILLAGE and in the real sense of the word village.

Those who went to Unizik between 1995 - 1999 will bear witness to this. . . . .there was nothing on ground to show this was a state capital.
Now when u have virtually nothing on ground, no stability and military rule, what do you expect?

Anambra if i must say the truth has seen the worst since after the civil war of what Political instability and power struggle can do to development
Even with its wealth of talents in every aspect has never been brought to bear on its polity. . . .talk of the best brains in Business and Academics
in the South East. . . . . . .what could elicit Chinua Achebe to speak up and scream. . . . . . it was a few clique converting general wealth to to their fiefdom. . . . .the rest is history.

Peter Obi's last 2 years till date was the best measure of peacefulness we have experienced. . . ,  talk of schools closing for ONE whole year during Mbadinuju's tenure. . . .talk of the Shenanigans of Chris Uba, Chuma Nzeribe and Tony Nwoye in 2005 burning down public facilities in the name of creating a situation for a State of Emergency to be declared in order to oust Chris Ngige. . . .i was in Awka then so i knew what went on. . ,  u need to witness the shooting and chaos to appreciate what am saying. . . . .and then the Andy and Criz Uba wahala just to capture power in 2007!!

Imagine all these things and then lets compare with Enugu. To your question, Peter is not the best Gov'nor in the South East.
But i think, that he is a very good point to start from. . . . .i also think Obi is not as out spoken as the ordinary Nigerian politician.
I bet you only started hearing so much about his works when election time drew near. . . . . . a proof to this is that most of those here don't know what he's achieved as Governor. Am I wrong?

What am trying to say is this, lets be cautious about those saying Sullivan is the best, let them tell me on what grounds?
Remember, i lived in Enugu and still have my folks there. As such, the person should give me concrete details. . . . . . .cos i will verify.
But i know that as we speak, Anambra State has the highest network of tarred road in the South East. . . . .any state with anything higher should come forth with details. . . .  .and i stand to prove this!!!

Nevertheless, obi is still not yet the best in certain aspects of the state development! 

Emperoh:

If you say my response was not necessary, then i don't know how i woulda convinced you that he's done more than a lot.
At least to convince people to win him elections. . . .as for a new brandof politics. . . .i believe Peter Obi contributed immensely to that.

Without him, the uneven election dates for some states won't be the same.
Sky Blue, this guy stood his ground against the Shenanigans of Andy Uba, Cris Uba and the touts in PDP
Saw out Chekwas Okorie's hypocrisy and the general apathy from the elites and career politicians who felt the Governor was not greasing palms

Remember the 250m saga? I wonder why opponents never used that against him?
Could it be he killed the evidence before it became public or was actually evidence against him?
Nevertheless, the free and fair election election clearly say that he is the best amongst the fellow contestants.

Also, i am not one to follow blindly!!! I don't argue what am not sure of!
As it stands, Peter Obi is the best governor Anambra has had since creation and is the person laying a firm foundation for the state.

Quote me anywhere!!!

adigun101:

Anambra has always been a very unlucky state.

Obi is now the best they've ever produced. 

Continue langushing in your mediocrity.

Do you know how many Anambranians lodge and now live at Asaba because of the state of Anambra state?

This is the kind of thing you will never see in Yorubaland.
You dont get governors of Obis acheivements being generally lauded by a sizable number of people.
This is not to say that they do not exist there.

WHAT A SHAME !!

Emperoh:

.  . .Oga mi SIr, no pun intended, but if INEC has created an enabling environment for all candidates and organised and free and fair election,
doesn't that tell that a candidate who emerges victorious is the most popular? I voted in Anambra elections and I KNOW FOR SURE that if Peter Obi had nothing as achievement, HE WILL LOSE. . . it wasn't a politics of propaganda. It was something for all to see