sinistermind:
I expected another mega party would be created but the question is, wouldn't it be just creating another kind of evil? Since it would be the same calibre of polticians that would make up such party

HAH:
The 3rd force should make kwankwaso their candidate if they really want to break Buhari power base in the north because most people are disappointed and can easily br swayed by kwankwaso as they see him as a performer on account of his achievements in kano as Governor

edupedia:


...easy for u to stay here and abuse everybody...u better get out and join the struggle to defeat them....after your voters card get together a group in your area to form the nucleus if the effort to push them out...meet to set goals and plan on what to do in your area ...get out now to emancipate Nigerians...the task will not be easy but mere abuse on social media won't achieve much either....

ivandragon:
recycling numbskulls in Nigeria...


the Nigerian sociopolitical development structure is flawed.


it is designed to keep the incompetent & self-centered politicians in power while those with a clear vision beyond mindless rhetorics & divisive politricks are screened out...

ODVanguard:
In as much as Buhari has turned out to be a colossal disappointment as president, I am afraid that OBJ's call for a 'third force' may end up brightening his chances of reelection and here's why I think so. It's almost too late to put together a formidable enough third-force that can unseat the current administration. That's just the truth.

Putting together a strong enough party platform to attain such a feat requires a lot of organization, horse-trading, high-wired politicking, and clear/competent political actors who are willing to commit and stake their political future toward such an entreprise.

Besides, I suspect that Obj is just playing to the gallery as usual, and that his real aim may be to dilute Atiku's potential votes in the upcoming elections in the likely event that he secures the PDP ticket. Baba is reputed to be a very vindictive and unforgiving fellow who has shown little sign of forgiving Atiku for whatever offence he may have committed against him.

A 'third-force' would most likely hurt PDP more than APC as such a party would cut and eat into the main opposition party's votes.

And lastly, Buhari's men are in on the plan now, and will use every means at their disposal (including federal might) to ensure that the proposed 'third-force' project does not see the light of day.

jaxxy:


If obasanjo shud succeed at this third force he has to field it with new breeds and young bt competent minds/people who can change things based on their previous capacity and accomplishment and even potential. Its has to be good mixture of old and new generation. The issue is finding the competent new generation that are ready to take this mantle is not an easy task... its takes more than just interllect to lead. There is a long list of criteria to meet especially to prove to the older generation dat we are capable.

How many competent youths are currently in politics make a difference in their small capacities? Im not talking about touts holding postitions or playing mundane politics

CharleyBright:
I don't care whoever emerges as the President so long as the Candidate is not above 55yrs of age.
Am sick and tired of politician above 60years ruling this country.
Definitely not the old sickly bigot presently occupying Aso Rock who doesn't even know his real age or have Secondary Sch certificate.

AnanseK:


I wish these criminals so called law makers would all defect to another country.

pyyxxaro:
I know say as all these issues de happen , Oga Jonathan go just de laff

E go just de drink Big Stout , de chop tolotolo

De romance Nollywood actresses as everything de Unfold


Wetin concern agbero with overload

aolawale025:


Put together properly, a viable third force would poach from APC and PDP adding also part of the over 50 political parties. Such a momentum would sweep the political landscape like a hurricane.

MrsNgoziKalu:


www.punchng.com/obasanjos-statement-mass-defection-looms-in-nassembly-ex-president-contacts-lawmakers/

sinistermind:
I expected another mega party would be created but the question is, wouldn't it be just creating another kind of evil? Since it would be the same calibre of polticians that would make up such party

MrsNgoziKalu:


www.punchng.com/obasanjos-statement-mass-defection-looms-in-nassembly-ex-president-contacts-lawmakers/

ivandragon:



OBJ cannot be the 'avenue' for the positive change Nigeria needs.

he has his own agenda, motives & a key proponent of the old order.

on the issue of youths, I am not too concerned on the age of political office seekers, as you rightly pointed out, its more about capacity & a history of 'clean' accomplishments that really matter.

that been said, our political recruitment, which is a key part of the political process, is flawed & as such, recruits 'touts' who flood the political space.


the only way to filter the system is to redefine & remodel the parameters of political recruitment & electoral politics.

for instance, the minimum qualification to assume elective office MUST change. a school cert is just too low to hold such position. a person must have experienced a proper social interaction within a post secondary school environment...


2. we must inculcate the culture of political debates at all levels. not campaign rhetorics, but proper debates so that political candidates can show their level of understanding of the needs of the people & provide clear paths to addressing those needs...


3. All elected officials must earn minimum wage. NO ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES except for the president, VP, SP SotHoP, governors. & for the aforementioned categories of people, their allowances must be clearly stated. & state governments should be responsible for the extra allowances, not FG (except for President & VP).


4. the civil society & media must be allowed to play a more prominent role in the monitoring of contract awards. any contracts above N500m must have at least 2 relevant & reputable CSOs and media house monitoring those contracts. this will reduce shady deals & failed projects...