omohayek:
The old man is simply speaking the truth.

It takes a lot of money to run an effective political campaign,

especially in a country like Nigeria, where voters care more about who is sharing rice on election day than they do about political philosophies or track records.

People making references to America to dispute the man are simply speaking from rank ignorance, as American politics at the presidential level is by far the most expensive in the world; the real difference between America and Nigeria is that in the USA, there are at least a few limits on how much individuals can contribute to any given political campaign (even if said limits are too weak to stop individuals like the Koch Brothers or Sheldon Adelson from being kingmakers),

so American political parties are funded primarily through the small donations of ordinary people,

while in Nigerian politics the masses pay nothing to support any of the parties, and they correspondingly have no influence on how they are run.

If you can't get your funding from the Nigerian masses, what choice do you have but to turn to rich godfathers,

unless you are rich yourself, and how many rich Nigerians are there who haven't made their money through "chopping" government funds in some way, even if disguised as "contracts" or whatever? This is where corruption inevitably enters the system, and things only get worse when you take into account all the traditional rulers and "opinion makers" who claim to be able to deliver the votes of entire communities,

and want to be paid well for doing so: satisfying this latter group was the big reason behind the whole "Dasukigate" scandal in the first place.

Sowore is trying to bypass all of these issues by raising money online through GoFundMe and other such venues, but will the Nigerian diaspora fund his effort enough for it to be effective,

especially in the face of the many avenues for looting available to incumbents under Nigeria's current setup? This is the big question whose answer remains to be seen.

godliman:

Hey hey hey are those insults neccessary? lets be polite and civil

jrusky:
If I may understand Musa I think he is saying the truth to some extent because looking at the way Nigeria politics stand right now if truly you are not thief it might be difficult

to be president Nigeria as country is structured in such a way huge cash must flow to win even concillorship election and how would you get the huge cash is now the question.

Love of money has finished Nigeria. To even get presidential form.you need 25 million naira or more then how much will he use to campaign

Can someone with his hard earned money try such

What is the worth of Sowero being Sahara reporter does not mean he got the ball then where will he get the cash from if even donated for him pls who are the ones that donated the money

And this Sowero or Soweto was he not the one apc used against gej

Was this boy not among those who put nigeria in the hand of clueless dullard tall for nothing man called Buhari

Sorry I can't support Sowero or Soweto he can go to hell as far as I'm concern anyone that participated in selling bad market called Buhari to Nigerians I can't forgive them so I don't give a bleep about any idiot called Dowore or Soweto or whatever damn thing.

trapQ:
Useless old idiots. Is Nigerian politics different from the one they play in America? Nonsense!

Jh0wsef:
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trapQ:
Useless old idiots. Is Nigerian politics different from the one they play in America? Nonsense!

LordAdam16:


I'm typically thorough when I go at issues on this forum

-Lord

jrusky:
If I may understand Musa I think he is saying the truth to some extent because looking at the way Nigeria politics stand right now if truly you are not thief it might be difficult to be president Nigeria as country is structured in such a way huge cash must flow to win even concillorship election and how would you get the huge cash is now the question.

Love of money has finished Nigeria. To even get presidential form.you need 25 million naira or more then how much will he use to campaign Can someone with his hard earned money try such What is the worth of Sowero being Sahara reporter does not mean he got the ball then where will he get the cash from if even donated for him pls who are the ones that donated the money

And this Sowero or Soweto was he not the one apc used against gej Was this boy not among those who put nigeria in the hand of clueless dullard tall for nothing man called Buhari Sorry I can't support Sowero or Soweto he can go to hell as far as I'm concern anyone that participated in selling bad market called Buhari to Nigerians I can't forgive them so I don't give a bleep about any idiot called Dowore or Soweto or whatever damn thing.

5thElement:


#YouthArise

Let's stop this ethnic war for crying out loud.

Can't you see that the battle is between the impoverished Masses and the very very few elites?

Easterners and Westerners have all taken part in the looting of this country, including Southerners.

This is the time for us youths irrespective of tribe and religion to come together and take back our country from these vampires.

Stop unnecessary blame game please. Let's all come behind Sowore and fight these dullards out of office.

ceaser:


Come behind Sowore, heh? I'm not sure the guy is gonna upset the current faulty electoral processes, even if he gets so much response to the GoFundMe thingy. Besides there are other factors to consider: The pervasive tribalism, possible assassinations and the diabolical factors and voodooism that accompanies prep up to the elections. Can he afford to bath in broad daylight with human or chicken blood and all those terrible nonsense they do?

5thElement:



We fold our arms and complain if bad people keep getting elected.

Now, here's a guy who's proven himself so many times and has been consistent, yet we are the ones raising objections on his behalf.

A pessimist if one who sees obstacles and gives excuses.

An optimist is one who sees a challenge as an opportunity for growth and change.

Who are you going to be?

ceaser:


Going with Sowore's credentials and comparing it with the "arsenals" that PMB has (the instrumentality of the FG and penchant to rig massively having pitched his own stooges in decision making positions), Sowore may not necessarily have to win. He only needs to make the statement with massive support garnered within a short period of time, achieved with whatever good policies he is able to sell to the electorate. I'm not being pessimistic, just trying to look at the odds. That however does not rule out the possibility of him winning. I mean, GEJ had the most money war chest to finance his own campaign, in dollars, yet Nigerians made the statement that his money won't earn him the mandate.

I deeply want Buhari taught some lessons for his goofs by getting kicked out, for his deep seated, unrepentant nepotism and failure to tackle corruption head on as Nigerians would want. But for now, I still prefer to view things from my own perspective of reality of the odds.

mmsen:


I'm glad that Nigerians are awakening to the reality of how thoroughly useless their elders are.

I just wish they had realized before a number of them voted for Buhari.

omohayek:
The old man is simply speaking the truth. It takes a lot of money to run an effective political campaign, especially in a country like Nigeria, where voters care more about who is sharing rice on election day than they do about political philosophies or track records. People making references to America to dispute the man are simply speaking from rank ignorance, as American politics at the presidential level is by far the most expensive in the world; the real difference between America and Nigeria is that in the USA, there are at least a few limits on how much individuals can contribute to any given political campaign (even if said limits are too weak to stop individuals like the Koch Brothers or Sheldon Adelson from being kingmakers), so American political parties are funded primarily through the small donations of ordinary people, while in Nigerian politics the masses pay nothing to support any of the parties, and they correspondingly have no influence on how they are run.

If you can't get your funding from the Nigerian masses, what choice do you have but to turn to rich godfathers, unless you are rich yourself, and how many rich Nigerians are there who haven't made their money through "chopping" government funds in some way, even if disguised as "contracts" or whatever? This is where corruption inevitably enters the system, and things only get worse when you take into account all the traditional rulers and "opinion makers" who claim to be able to deliver the votes of entire communities, and want to be paid well for doing so: satisfying this latter group was the big reason behind the whole "Dasukigate" scandal in the first place.

Sowore is trying to bypass all of these issues by raising money online through GoFundMe and other such venues, but will the Nigerian diaspora fund his effort enough for it to be effective, especially in the face of the many avenues for looting available to incumbents under Nigeria's current setup? This is the big question whose answer remains to be seen.

omohayek:
The old man is simply speaking the truth. It takes a lot of money to run an effective political campaign, especially in a country like Nigeria, where voters care more about who is sharing rice on election day than they do about political philosophies or track records. People making references to America to dispute the man are simply speaking from rank ignorance, as American politics at the presidential level is by far the most expensive in the world; the real difference between America and Nigeria is that in the USA, there are at least a few limits on how much individuals can contribute to any given political campaign (even if said limits are too weak to stop individuals like the Koch Brothers or Sheldon Adelson from being kingmakers), so American political parties are funded primarily through the small donations of ordinary people, while in Nigerian politics the masses pay nothing to support any of the parties, and they correspondingly have no influence on how they are run.

If you can't get your funding from the Nigerian masses, what choice do you have but to turn to rich godfathers, unless you are rich yourself, and how many rich Nigerians are there who haven't made their money through "chopping" government funds in some way, even if disguised as "contracts" or whatever? This is where corruption inevitably enters the system, and things only get worse when you take into account all the traditional rulers and "opinion makers" who claim to be able to deliver the votes of entire communities, and want to be paid well for doing so: satisfying this latter group was the big reason behind the whole "Dasukigate" scandal in the first place.

Sowore is trying to bypass all of these issues by raising money online through GoFundMe and other such venues, but will the Nigerian diaspora fund his effort enough for it to be effective, especially in the face of the many avenues for looting available to incumbents under Nigeria's current setup? This is the big question whose answer remains to be seen.

sirequity:
Without Becoming A ‘Thief’ First, ‘Nobody’ Can Become Nigeria’s President – Balarabe Musa




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKclbOp9lPI

https://www.headlineng.com/video-without-thief-nobody-president-balarabe-musa/