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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Sannisege: 8:40am On Oct 13, 2018
042rebel:
Amidst all these euphoria, PDP may have committed the greatest blunder. Politics is a game of number. We can't go on pretending there will be imaginary block votes from south south, south east and north central. It is obvious Rivers, Akwaibom and Delta may no longer be able to deliver millions. Recent Anambra guber with Kogi, PH byelections should serve as wake-up calls. We should not Atikulate in delusion. With PDP shutting out the south west, APC have the edge.
please allow the IPOB dogs and the few Yoruba morons supporting PDP to masturbate over this useless Atikulooting phenomenon
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Nobody: 8:41am On Oct 13, 2018
TundeBricklayer:
Afenifere, Umahi, Yakassai, others react *Ohaneze to court Arewa youths, Middle Belt,Yoruba

The choice of a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi as the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was generally described as a deft move by a cross-section ofNigerians. His emergence as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku didn’t come as a surprise as his name had prominently featured among those being considered for the position.

Saturday Vanguard learned that Atiku met with Obi in his Asokoro residence after Jamaat prayers yesterday in Abuja. A statement by the Director General of Atiku Campaign Organisation, Otunba Gbenga Daniel said the former governor was mainly chosen because of his vast knowledge of global and local economics. Other reasons adduced were his youthfulness and experience in the management of people and resources.

However, most people, who spoke to Saturday Vanguard on the development were emphatic that Obi’s presence would add value to Atiku’s prospects. [b]Those who reacted include Ebonyi State governor, Mr. Dave Umahi; Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwachaa; former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife; National Vice Chairman, South, of the PDP, Mr. Eddy Olafeso; and Spokesperson of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin. Others are former Minister of Aviation in the First Republic, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi; ex-Adviser to former President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai; Ohaneze Youths; a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Uzo Azubuike; former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Victor Ogene; former governorship candidate in Anambra State, Mr. Oseloka Obaze; and Chairman, Niger State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Tanko Beji.

It’s a masterstroke—Gov Umahi Umahi

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Uzor described the choice of Obi as a masterstroke, adding that it had all the things that would make Nigeria work again. [/b] He described Obi as a consummate administrator, who showed class in leadership as a two-term governor. Umahi further maintained that Atiku and Obi would bring ingenuity and wealth of experience to bear when they become President and Vice President of Nigeria next year.

Peter is a great choice.—Ezeife

Ezeife described the choice of Obi as great, adding that he was not wasteful in the management of resources while serving as governor. He said: “Peter is a great choice. He brings his business intelligence into governance. He is not corrupt and as a governor, he was not wasteful. I must say that I am very happy.’’ On his part, Olafeso said: “As a National Vice Chairman of the party, I hail the decision to pick Peter Obi as running mate to our presidential candidate.
The decision to pick him is based on his outstanding performance as governor of Anambra State. He is a successful businessman and we expect his experience to translate into good governance for our nation.’’


Atiku/ Obi ticket a good one—Yakassai

An elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai said: “ It was expected all along that the slot of the Vice President should go to the South East for the PDP as APC has chosen the South West. What is not ascertained is whether the choice of Peter Obi is the collective choice of the majority of the people of the South East. Atiku Abubakar/ Peter Obi ticket is a very good one. Atiku Abubakar is a Muslim from the North while Peter Obi is a Christian from the South just as Muhammadu Buhari is a Muslim from the North and Yemi Osinbajo is a Christian from the South. Everything is balanced.”


This is Atiku’s time—Amaechi

Reacting, Amaechi, said: “Peter Obi is an experienced politician, administrator, and businessman. Obi and Atiku are widely exposed. Nigeria needs an enlightened government that will manage our economy very well. This is Atiku’s time to reign and with Peter Obi, I think it is a good team. I don’t know how the South West will take it but I want to advice the APC against rigging the elections.
The things I saw in Ekiti and Osun states were not elections.”

Atiku/Obi should be committed to restructuring—Afenire

Odumakin stated thus: “All we are concerned about at this stage is that they should be committed to the restructuring of Nigeria. If it is true that he has picked Peter Obi as his running mate, he should join him to work out a clear-cut programme on restructuring and ensure that he remains steadfast to that because restructuring is the main issue that will determine the next election.
” A former House of Representatives member, Mr. Victor Ogene, said:’’The name, Peter Obi, has over the last decade come to represent frugality in public finance, sobriety, and probity in spending, and excellence in public office. His choice, therefore, as vice presidential candidate of the PDP, beyond representing a positive move towards integrating the Igbo into the top leadership strata of the nation is apt. “As a successful two-time governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi comes fully ready for the top position he has been chosen for. ” Azubuike said: “It is a welcome development. It shows that Atiku and indeed PDP have been positioned to redress the injustice and grave marginalisation that Igbo have suffered in the hands of the current administration. “It shows that Atiku is focused on reuniting and redefining Nigeria as one entity where all sections of the country will have a sense of belonging and active participation in governance. “Of course, Peter Obi is experienced, quite knowledgeable, exposed and humble.

He brought sustainable socioeconomic development to Anambra State.
I am sure he will bring that experience to bear.’’

It’ll unite Nigerians—

Ekweremadu’s aide An aide of the Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who didn’t want his name in print said he believed the choice of Peter Obi would strengthen the relationship between the North East, the North Central, the North West, South South, and South East. He said: “The Igbo are spread across Nigeria. In the North, some politicians who used to be with Buhari have left him.

For instance, someone like Buba Galadima has left him.
The international community has also seen the real Buhari and is not impressed with him. I am confident the South East and the South South will go for Atiku Abubakar/Peter Obi presidency. The South West people are wise voters and they know the right thing to do.”

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Charles Udeogaranya said: “Peter Obi as a running mate in the political calculation is expected to deliver the entire South East to the PDP.
He is also expected to mobilise the entire Southern region for PDP while Atiku Abubakar should mobilise the North. Peter Obi will give Atiku Abubakar the required 25 percent to win the presidency.” Obaze said: “His Excellency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made the right choice in picking Peter Obi as his running make.” Atiku has just the exhibited the ability to make hard-headed decision required of purposeful leaders.”

Speaking on the matter, Ohaneze Youth Council said: “We are calling on Igbo youths to ensure that the duo of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi make it to Aso Rock in 2019 as President and Vice President. We will reach out to Arewa youths, Ijaw, Middle Belt, Ibibio, Yoruba youths under the Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth OrganiSations for the success of Atiku and Peter Obi.’’


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/peter-obi-as-atikus-running-mate-its-masterstroke/


" The South West people are wise voters and they know the right thing to do."

FACT.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by ykgold29(m): 8:42am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is not fit to be the president of nigeria, and this is not hatred my friend. He was the vp for eight good years,
Pray tell me, what has he done for Adamawa state? What has he done for the northeast? Even the road leading to his hometown is in a very bad shape. And you are telling me someone like Atiku is the messiah that will take Nigeria out of Egypt

what has ur so called lifeless dullard done in katsina too. after all he's been in corridor of power since the 80's?

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Nobody: 8:43am On Oct 13, 2018
Osagyefo98:

Don't defend ur governor now

Ebonyi is PDP and PDP is Ebonyi.
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Tundeobama(m): 8:43am On Oct 13, 2018
Atiku na sure loose if i hear biafra after una loose i go laugh una

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by codedguy1(m): 8:43am On Oct 13, 2018
042rebel:
Amidst all these euphoria, PDP may have committed the greatest blunder. Politics is a game of number. We can't go on pretending there will be imaginary block votes from south south, south east and north central. It is obvious Rivers, Akwaibom and Delta may no longer be able to deliver millions. Recent Anambra guber with Kogi, PH byelections should serve as wake-up calls. We should not Atikulate in delusion. With PDP shutting out the south west, APC have the edge.

So we should also not assume there would be block votes in the sw and nw especially, because for the nw Atiku is also a Fulani man and the sufferings there would make some of them have a rethink about buhari and the sw is quite unpredictable.

Let's go and Atikulate.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Nobody: 8:44am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is not fit to be the president of nigeria, and this is not hatred my friend. He was the vp for eight good years,
Pray tell me, what has he done for Adamawa state? What has he done for the northeast? Even the road leading to his hometown is in a very bad shape. And you are telling me someone like Atiku is the messiah that will take Nigeria out of Egypt



2019 os Atiku/Obi.

Better get used to it.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by CHRISDMANAGER(m): 8:44am On Oct 13, 2018
Even if i am the one that caught Atiku blue handed stealing,i will still vote him..
fiizznation:
Atiku is very corrupt. Dude looted $16billion together with obasanjo his former boss. Atiku singlehandedly destroyed Nitel, he embezzled custom money when he was the boss. The American government indicted his stealing ass because Atiku was also involved in the Halliburton crime.

Mr Atiku's lootocracy has crossed into every continent of this earth. And some people want Nigerians to vote for a corrupt criminal like Atiku. Never again!!!

They say the devil you know is better than the angel you dont know. What is atiku looking for in asorock? An incompetent Buhari is a million times better than a corrupt atiku. Atikulation my foot!!! More like "a thief circulation"

And that feminine peter obi didn't help any matter. Rather he made everything worse. Anyway we will see how a corrupt man with his silly running mate will enter asorock. It will never ever ever happen.



Lol we are just waiting for proper election campaign to start and atiku will forever regret why pdp nominated his stealing ass to be their flag bearer



Sai buhari 2019

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by tradepunter: 8:45am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is very corrupt. Dude looted $16billion together with obasanjo his former boss. Atiku singlehandedly destroyed Nitel, he embezzled custom money when he was the boss. The American government indicted his stealing ass because Atiku was also involved in the Halliburton crime.

Mr Atiku's lootocracy has crossed into every continent of this earth. And some people want Nigerians to vote for a corrupt criminal like Atiku. Never again!!!

They say the devil you know is better than the angel you dont know. What is atiku looking for in asorock? An incompetent Buhari is a million times better than a corrupt atiku. Atikulation my foot!!! More like "a thief circulation"

And that feminine peter obi didn't help any matter. Rather he made everything worse. Anyway we will see how a corrupt man with his silly running mate will enter asorock. It will never ever ever happen.



Lol we are just waiting for proper election campaign to start and atiku will forever regret why pdp nominated his stealing ass to be their flag bearer



Sai buhari 2019

Your father!!! Slave motherf***** ahole

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Inspectorsuga22(m): 8:49am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is very corrupt. Dude looted $16billion together with obasanjo his former boss. Atiku singlehandedly destroyed Nitel, he embezzled custom money when he was the boss. The American government indicted his stealing ass because Atiku was also involved in the Halliburton crime.

Mr Atiku's lootocracy has crossed into every continent of this earth. And some people want Nigerians to vote for a corrupt criminal like Atiku. Never again!!!

They say the devil you know is better than the angel you dont know. What is atiku looking for in asorock? An incompetent Buhari is a million times better than a corrupt atiku. Atikulation my foot!!! More like "a thief circulation"

And that feminine peter obi didn't help any matter. Rather he made everything worse. Anyway we will see how a corrupt man with his silly running mate will enter asorock. It will never ever ever happen.



Lol we are just waiting for proper election campaign to start and atiku will forever regret why pdp nominated his stealing ass to be their flag bearer



Sai buhari 2019

Ur display of ignorance paints a picture of a buharist who have bn in coma since dat uneducated, incompetent, tribalistic, ethnocentric and jihadist entered office. Well if u have bn in coma and waking up today, the update is dat Nigerians have in unity said "never again" such dat even a well packaged gorilla will get more votes dan ur $tupid ass buhari terrorist...

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 8:49am On Oct 13, 2018
042rebel:
Amidst all these euphoria, PDP may have committed the greatest blunder. Politics is a game of number. We can't go on pretending there will be imaginary block votes from south south, south east and north central. It is obvious Rivers, Akwaibom and Delta may no longer be able to deliver millions. Recent Anambra guber with Kogi, PH byelections should serve as wake-up calls. We should not Atikulate in delusion. With PDP shutting out the south west, APC have the edge.
Don't be afraid bro. The permutation favours PDP.
There are parameters you have to look at.
1) United of APC in all the states and well as how rooted are they in opposition states. PDP is a force in any state. PDP won Lagos at federal level and i don't see that changing. Kwankwaso, ibb, tambuwal will work in NW even though PMB has never lost in NW even under PDP regime.
SE is 99% for PDP with Peter Obi
SS will align with SE as usual. We always watch each others back. Remember this two region kept PDP alive. With the national chairman, GEJ, wike and co its no go area for APC.
NE is for Atiku to work on.
NC with herdsmen killings is gone for APC. NC has always being PDP. look at Ortom case
The battle ground will be the man that brought buhari to power and that is SW.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Daboomb: 8:50am On Oct 13, 2018
Let us put the Candidates side-by-side.


Buhari Vs. Atiku

Aside the fact that l detest Buhari's support and shelter for the Fulani terrorist Herdsmen (for which he wont get my vote), Atiku on the other hand is a very prominent looter.
Atiku has looted everywhere he stepped-in.
From Customs, to when he was Vice President, to his comany INTELS defrauding the Fed. Govt
Atiku is also a wanted Fugitive, even that flip-flopping OBJ said and l quote "If l support Atiku, even God will not forgive me"!

So, Buhari will floor Atiku, man-for-man, HANDS DOWN.


Now, let us look at the running mates:

Peter Obi Vs. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

This one needs no long story. You cant even compare the two.
Everyone knows that it was Osinbajo who is the brain behind this Buhari administration (just like Idiagbon was the brain behind the Buhari/idiagbon regime in 1983).

Peter Obi is an unknown entity, unlike Osinbajo who has proved himself over and over again. he ws the one that brought calm to the Niger Delta.
What has Peter Obi ever done, nationally?

So, on that account too, Osinbajo wins by a very wide margin.

Finally, what the South West has in this Govt is the V.P position.
Which Yoruba person will ditch Osinbajo and vote for Atiku, thereby denying the Yorubas, the only position of note, they have in this Govt?
its never going to happen.
Atiku should just forget he will get any vote from the South West.

Since he does not consider anyoen inthe South West qualified enough to be his running mate, he mustalso not consider getting any support from the South West.

If he likes, let him be sleeping in OBJ's chicken barn or offer Dollars to all the traditional rulers in the SW, the same way Jonathan did in 2015...... Atiku/Peter Obi combo wont get ANY SW vote.
That is certain right now.

The S.E vote cannot put Atiku in Aso Rock (jsut like it did not help Jonathan in 2015), without the S.W votes, which he has just lost with his brainless decision of not choosing his running mate from the S.W.

This 2019 Presidential election is finished and concluded:
Atiku has sealed his own coffin and handed Buhari the Presidency again, in 2019.
It is sad but it is the reality we have to contend with.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 8:50am On Oct 13, 2018
Don't be afraid bro. The permutation favours PDP.
There are parameters you have to look at.
1) United of APC in all the states and well as how rooted are they in opposition states. PDP is a force in any state. PDP won Lagos at federal level and i don't see that changing. Kwankwaso, ibb, tambuwal will work in NW even though PMB has never lost in NW even under PDP regime.
SE is 99% for PDP with Peter Obi
SS will align with SE as usual. We always watch each others back. Remember this two region kept PDP alive. With the national chairman, GEJ, wike and co its no go area for APC.
NE is for Atiku to work on.
NC with herdsmen killings is gone for APC. NC has always being PDP. look at Ortom case
The battle ground will be the man that brought buhari to power and that is SW.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 8:55am On Oct 13, 2018
Daboomb:
Let us put the Candidates side-by-side.


Buhari Vs. Atiku

Aside the fact that l detest Buhari's support and shelter for the Fulani terrorist Herdsmen (for which he wont get my vote), Atiku on the other hand is a very prominent looter.
Atiku has looted everywhere he stepped-in.
From Customs, to when he was Vice President, to his comany INTELS defrauding the Fed. Govt
Atiku is also a wanted Fugitive, even that flip-flopping OBJ said and l quote "If l support Atiku, even God will not forgive me"!

So, Buhari will floor Atiku, man-for-man, HANDS DOWN.


Now, let us look at the running mates:

Peter Obi Vs. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

This one needs no long story. You cant even compare the two.
Everyone knows that it was Osinbajo who is the brain behind this Buhari administration (just like Idiagbon was the brain behind the Buhari/idiagbon regime in 1983).

Peter Obi is an unknown entity, unlike Osinbajo who has proved himself over and over again. he ws the one that brought calm to the Niger Delta.
What has Peter Obi ever done, nationally?

So, on that account too, Osinbajo wins by a very wide margin.

Finally, what the South West has in this Govt is the V.P position.
Which Yoruba person will ditch Osinbajo and vote for Atiku, thereby denying the Yorubas, the only position of note, they have in this Govt?
its never going to happen.
Atiku should just forget he will get any vote from the South West.

Since he does not consider anyoen inthe South West qualified enough to be his running mate, he mustalso not consider getting any support from the South West.

If he likes, let him be sleeping in OBJ's chicken barn or offer Dollars to all the traditional rulers in the SW, the same way Jonathan did in 2015...... Atiku/Peter Obi combo wont get ANY SW vote.
That is certain right now.

The S.E vote cannot put Atiku in Aso Rock (jsut like it did not help Jonathan in 2015), without the S.W votes, which he has just lost with his brainless decision of not choosing his running mate from the S.W.

This 2019 Presidential election is finished and concluded:
Atiku has sealed his own coffin and handed Buhari the Presidency again, in 2019.
It is sad but it is the reality we have to contend with.
pain ass, you put osibanjo and obi side by side. on what ground: education, leadership, international connection, business wise or what. Go sit down joor

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by jpphilips(m): 8:58am On Oct 13, 2018
TundeBricklayer:
Afenifere, Umahi, Yakassai, others react *Ohaneze to court Arewa youths, Middle Belt,Yoruba

The choice of a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi as the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was generally described as a deft move by a cross-section ofNigerians. His emergence as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku didn’t come as a surprise as his name had prominently featured among those being considered for the position.

Saturday Vanguard learned that Atiku met with Obi in his Asokoro residence after Jamaat prayers yesterday in Abuja. A statement by the Director General of Atiku Campaign Organisation, Otunba Gbenga Daniel said the former governor was mainly chosen because of his vast knowledge of global and local economics. Other reasons adduced were his youthfulness and experience in the management of people and resources.

However, most people, who spoke to Saturday Vanguard on the development were emphatic that Obi’s presence would add value to Atiku’s prospects. [b]Those who reacted include Ebonyi State governor, Mr. Dave Umahi; Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwachaa; former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife; National Vice Chairman, South, of the PDP, Mr. Eddy Olafeso; and Spokesperson of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin. Others are former Minister of Aviation in the First Republic, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi; ex-Adviser to former President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai; Ohaneze Youths; a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Uzo Azubuike; former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Victor Ogene; former governorship candidate in Anambra State, Mr. Oseloka Obaze; and Chairman, Niger State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Tanko Beji.

It’s a masterstroke—Gov Umahi Umahi

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Uzor described the choice of Obi as a masterstroke, adding that it had all the things that would make Nigeria work again. [/b] He described Obi as a consummate administrator, who showed class in leadership as a two-term governor. Umahi further maintained that Atiku and Obi would bring ingenuity and wealth of experience to bear when they become President and Vice President of Nigeria next year.

Peter is a great choice.—Ezeife

Ezeife described the choice of Obi as great, adding that he was not wasteful in the management of resources while serving as governor. He said: “Peter is a great choice. He brings his business intelligence into governance. He is not corrupt and as a governor, he was not wasteful. I must say that I am very happy.’’ On his part, Olafeso said: “As a National Vice Chairman of the party, I hail the decision to pick Peter Obi as running mate to our presidential candidate.
The decision to pick him is based on his outstanding performance as governor of Anambra State. He is a successful businessman and we expect his experience to translate into good governance for our nation.’’


Atiku/ Obi ticket a good one—Yakassai

An elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai said: “ It was expected all along that the slot of the Vice President should go to the South East for the PDP as APC has chosen the South West. What is not ascertained is whether the choice of Peter Obi is the collective choice of the majority of the people of the South East. Atiku Abubakar/ Peter Obi ticket is a very good one. Atiku Abubakar is a Muslim from the North while Peter Obi is a Christian from the South just as Muhammadu Buhari is a Muslim from the North and Yemi Osinbajo is a Christian from the South. Everything is balanced.”


This is Atiku’s time—Amaechi

Reacting, Amaechi, said: “Peter Obi is an experienced politician, administrator, and businessman. Obi and Atiku are widely exposed. Nigeria needs an enlightened government that will manage our economy very well. This is Atiku’s time to reign and with Peter Obi, I think it is a good team. I don’t know how the South West will take it but I want to advice the APC against rigging the elections.
The things I saw in Ekiti and Osun states were not elections.”

Atiku/Obi should be committed to restructuring—Afenire

Odumakin stated thus: “All we are concerned about at this stage is that they should be committed to the restructuring of Nigeria. If it is true that he has picked Peter Obi as his running mate, he should join him to work out a clear-cut programme on restructuring and ensure that he remains steadfast to that because restructuring is the main issue that will determine the next election.
” A former House of Representatives member, Mr. Victor Ogene, said:’’The name, Peter Obi, has over the last decade come to represent frugality in public finance, sobriety, and probity in spending, and excellence in public office. His choice, therefore, as vice presidential candidate of the PDP, beyond representing a positive move towards integrating the Igbo into the top leadership strata of the nation is apt. “As a successful two-time governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi comes fully ready for the top position he has been chosen for. ” Azubuike said: “It is a welcome development. It shows that Atiku and indeed PDP have been positioned to redress the injustice and grave marginalisation that Igbo have suffered in the hands of the current administration. “It shows that Atiku is focused on reuniting and redefining Nigeria as one entity where all sections of the country will have a sense of belonging and active participation in governance. “Of course, Peter Obi is experienced, quite knowledgeable, exposed and humble.

He brought sustainable socioeconomic development to Anambra State.
I am sure he will bring that experience to bear.’’

It’ll unite Nigerians—

Ekweremadu’s aide An aide of the Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who didn’t want his name in print said he believed the choice of Peter Obi would strengthen the relationship between the North East, the North Central, the North West, South South, and South East. He said: “The Igbo are spread across Nigeria. In the North, some politicians who used to be with Buhari have left him.

For instance, someone like Buba Galadima has left him.
The international community has also seen the real Buhari and is not impressed with him. I am confident the South East and the South South will go for Atiku Abubakar/Peter Obi presidency. The South West people are wise voters and they know the right thing to do.”

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Charles Udeogaranya said: “Peter Obi as a running mate in the political calculation is expected to deliver the entire South East to the PDP.
He is also expected to mobilise the entire Southern region for PDP while Atiku Abubakar should mobilise the North. Peter Obi will give Atiku Abubakar the required 25 percent to win the presidency.” Obaze said: “His Excellency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made the right choice in picking Peter Obi as his running make.” Atiku has just the exhibited the ability to make hard-headed decision required of purposeful leaders.”

Speaking on the matter, Ohaneze Youth Council said: “We are calling on Igbo youths to ensure that the duo of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi make it to Aso Rock in 2019 as President and Vice President. We will reach out to Arewa youths, Ijaw, Middle Belt, Ibibio, Yoruba youths under the Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth OrganiSations for the success of Atiku and Peter Obi.’’


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/peter-obi-as-atikus-running-mate-its-masterstroke/

Master stroke really? How does it change the fact he is coming to serve under a common criminal?
Obi is a good manager no doubt but what constitutional power does he have to stop his boss from stealing, thats the real issue here.
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Daboomb: 8:59am On Oct 13, 2018
kalu61:
Don't be afraid bro. The permutation favours PDP.
There are parameters you have to look at.
1) United of APC in all the states and well as how rooted are they in opposition states. PDP is a force in any state. PDP won Lagos at federal level and i don't see that changing. Kwankwaso, ibb, tambuwal will work in NW even though PMB has never lost in NW even under PDP regime.
SE is 99% for PDP with Peter Obi
SS will align with SE as usual. We always watch each others back. Remember this two region kept PDP alive. With the national chairman, GEJ, wike and co its no go area for APC.
NE is for Atiku to work on.
NC with herdsmen killings is gone for APC. NC has always being PDP. look at Ortom case
The battle ground will be the man that brought buhari to power and that is SW.

SW is NOT a battle ground at all.

Atiku just threw it away, into Buhari's lap.
If you are from the SW, what would make you vote for a party whose action and your Vote is a DIRECT REMOVAL of your Tribe from the Power equation (with respect to the Vice Presidency) and replacement of same with someone from the S/East?

Atiku must be high on Oshogbo weed. Even Osun will not vote for such Atiku/Obi combination at the expense of Osinbajo
The SW is lost to APC, confirm.
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by sanpipita(m): 9:00am On Oct 13, 2018
Hector09:
My own problem is economy control
Atiku and Obi is your answer, with them our economy can only boom
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by sanpipita(m): 9:02am On Oct 13, 2018
Daboomb:


SW is NOT a battle ground at all.

Atiku just threw it away, into Buhari's lap.
If you are from the SW, what would make you vote for a party whose action and your Vote is a DIRECT REMOVAL of your Tribe from the Power equation (with respect to the Vice Presidency) and replacement of same with someone from the S/East?

Atiku must be high on Oshogbo weed. Even Osun will not vote for such Atiku/Obi combination at the expense of Osinbajo
The SW is lost to APC, confirm.

Ekiti and Osun elections prove SW is a battle ground, you guys forget Igbos has a large population in SW that can give bloc votes, even tinubu might end up working for atiku

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Daboomb: 9:05am On Oct 13, 2018
kalu61:
pain ass, you put osibanjo and obi side by side. on what ground: education, leadership, international connection, business wise or what. Go sit down joor

You chest-beaters just like to make noise!

I challenge you to do a comaprison between the two, even on the grounds you stated above.

Do it and let us read it here. Put their CV's side by side and let us see.

"Noise" is not the same thing as "Music". undecided undecided

BTW, all these your abuse and wailing will not change the reult of the elections.
Atiku just committed political suicide! grin grin grin

Let us relax and wait for the electiosn to happen.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 9:05am On Oct 13, 2018
Daboomb:


SW is NOT a battle ground at all.

Atiku just threw it away, into Buhari's lap.
If you are from the SW, what would make you vote for a party whose action and your Vote is a DIRECT REMOVAL of your Tribe from the Power equation (with respect to the Vice Presidency) and replacement of same with someone from the S/East?

Atiku must be high on Oshogbo weed. Even Osun will not vote for such Atiku/Obi combination at the expense of Osinbajo
The SW is lost to APC, confirm.
if you agreed on the above then leave SW, about 30% of SW are none indigenes. It's painful you wanted a vp from SW though but that isn't going to help. PDP will get at least 40% of SW votes. mark it somewhere

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by bishopkay: 9:09am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Personally i don't have any problem with Peter obi. I have never had any dealings with him, i have never had any contact with him. And to be fair to him, I think he is a competent technocrat(from his people's testimony). But Atiku is one corrupt Nigerian i know. Have come in contact with him even though it was indirect, I visited his hometown in the past, spent close to three freaking months there, I heard what his people said about him. And what they said about him was bad. Simply put, : Atiku is a thief. May God forgive him though......

Baba you go get heart attack oo. See how you're spewing hate all over the place.

If you think people would vote dullard buhari with all his ethno divisive tendencies and incompetence including treating corrupt cases from friends and cronies with kid gloves, then nothing would stop Nigerians from voting Atiku/Obi at least sane ones.

Then about Atiku's village I've actually been there. Matter of fact even, I know his house. I was disappointed till I asked and found out he actually gave the elders and people in charge the money to execute the road project. Water projects too, But they ate the money. They squandered the money and Atiku refused giving them another. Also if you feel his people hate him and he doesn't have a followership, go to his house anytime he's around and see the people there.

Baba talk another thing because this one you talk so, e no fly and you go wail taya! Nothing you say would stop me and my friends and family from #Atikulating. In 2015 You guys said even if Buhari was caught on camera robbing a bank, you'd still vote for him now I say EVEN IF THE USA PRINTS ATIKU'S NAME ON THEIR WEBSITE AND CALLS HIM "CORRUPT", I'D STILL VOTE FOR HIM!

UNA WAILING JUST START!

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 9:09am On Oct 13, 2018
Daboomb:


You chest-beaters just like to make noise!

I challenge you to do a comaprison between the two, even on the grounds you stated above.

Do it and let us read it here. Put their CV's side by side and let us see.

"Noise" is not the same thing as "Music". undecided undecided

BTW, all these your abuse and wailing will not change the reult of the elections.
Atiku just committed political suicide! grin grin grin

Let us relax and wait for the electiosn to happen.
Lets start bro.
Management
Peter obi has been a bank manager, 2 time governor with evident management of resources. He has over 10 certificates in management from best universities in the world. Lets see those of Osibanjo

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Optimist88(m): 9:10am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is not fit to be the president of nigeria, and this is not hatred my friend. He was the vp for eight good years,
Pray tell me, what has he done for Adamawa state? What has he done for the northeast? Even the road leading to his hometown is in a very bad shape. And you are telling me someone like Atiku is the messiah that will take Nigeria out of Egypt

Kill yourself! What has Osinbajo done for his state as a vice president? Must it be what you ve done for your state or Nigeria as a vp? Adamawa got a first class university, and please what's the name of Atiku's town? Go to Jada town and see for yourself! bro think deeply

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Nuelonyi: 9:10am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is not fit to be the president of nigeria, and this is not hatred my friend. He was the vp for eight good years,
Pray tell me, what has he done for Adamawa state? What has he done for the northeast? Even the road leading to his hometown is in a very bad shape. And you are telling me someone like Atiku is the messiah that will take Nigeria out of Egypt

then vote in ur papa matchwwww embarassed embarassed
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Sannisege: 9:16am On Oct 13, 2018
kalu61:
Don't be afraid bro. The permutation favours PDP.
There are parameters you have to look at.
1) United of APC in all the states and well as how rooted are they in opposition states. PDP is a force in any state. PDP won Lagos at federal level and i don't see that changing. Kwankwaso, ibb, tambuwal will work in NW even though PMB has never lost in NW even under PDP regime.
SE is 99% for PDP with Peter Obi
SS will align with SE as usual. We always watch each others back. Remember this two region kept PDP alive. With the national chairman, GEJ, wike and co its no go area for APC.
NE is for Atiku to work on.
NC with herdsmen killings is gone for APC. NC has always being PDP. look at Ortom case
The battle ground will be the man that brought buhari to power and that is SW.
First and foremost, IBB is from north central (Niger state) so that alone nullifies your useless permutations. Atiku/OBI will win less votes in SW than GeJ in 2015 Because in 2015, PDP controlled 2 states in SW but none today. Secondly, our son Osinbajo is APC VP. NW will be cleared by Buhari likewise NE except for Taraba (Atiku may not even win Adamawa). There maybe apathy in NC since both PDP and APC are fielding Fulani so don't think PDP will have upper hand there. in SE/SS, the margin of victory for PDP will be greatly reduced than it was in 2015. Buhari is coasting home to victory. take that to the bank. What Buhari should be more concerned about now is the Agbada he will wear for swearing in.
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Nobody: 9:17am On Oct 13, 2018
profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, As a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. We will
die here together.... :p :p
You have just one vote,u r free to vote whoever!!!it is your right,u don’t have to tell the world!!!
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by codedguy1(m): 9:22am On Oct 13, 2018
Daboomb:


SW is NOT a battle ground at all.

Atiku just threw it away, into Buhari's lap.
If you are from the SW, what would make you vote for a party whose action and your Vote is a DIRECT REMOVAL of your Tribe from the Power equation (with respect to the Vice Presidency) and replacement of same with someone from the S/East?

Atiku must be high on Oshogbo weed. Even Osun will not vote for such Atiku/Obi combination at the expense of Osinbajo
The SW is lost to APC, confirm.

We are talking about how to revamp the economy you are talking about your tribesman being in a VP position. Pray tell what has osinbajo being VP brought to the sw, what did obasnjo as a president bring to the sw? What did Jonathan as a president bring to as? Being myopic and tribalistic at the same time is curse.

You will rather suffer for the next 4years ad be satisfied just because your tribesman is the VP when you benefit nothing just because you don't want another tribesman to be VP who might get is out of this fallen economy where people are earning 18k a month.

Buhari has failed and should not be given a second chance so we will remove him. If Atiku messes up we take him out too because we can't do anything once they get to the office of the president especially.

If Atiku and obi get in and stimulate the economy where people can do business nd prosper who will pay attention to who is his tribesman in govt as long as the person is competent.

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Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by kalu61(m): 9:23am On Oct 13, 2018
Sannisege:
First and foremost, IBB is from north central (Niger state) so that alone nullifies your useless permutations. Atiku/OBI will win less votes in SW than GeJ in 2015 Because in 2015, PDP controlled 2 states in SW but none today. Secondly, our son Osinbajo is APC VP. NW will be cleared by Buhari likewise NE except for Taraba (Atiku may not even win Adamawa). There maybe apathy in NC since both PDP and APC are fielding Fulani so don't think PDP will have upper hand there. in SE/SS, the margin of victory for PDP will be greatly reduced than it was in 2015. Buhari is coasting home to victory. take that to the bank. What Buhari should be more concerned about now is the Agbada he will wear for swearing in.
Ok, Niger sorry. What was osun result like. how many pdp are in Lagos house of assembly? If buhari should be concern with his swearing in agbada, why the wailing bro
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Sannisege: 9:25am On Oct 13, 2018
sanpipita:


Ekiti and Osun elections prove SW is a battle ground, you guys forget Igbos has a large population in SW that can give bloc votes, even tinubu might end up working for atiku
From your logic, then Anambra is also a battle ground since APC came second ahead of PDP in gurbernatorial elections.
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by codedguy1(m): 9:25am On Oct 13, 2018
Double post
Re: Peter Obi As Atiku’s Running Mate: It’s Masterstroke, Umahi, Yakassi and Others by Ken55ng: 9:27am On Oct 13, 2018
fiizznation:
Atiku is not fit to be the president of nigeria, and this is not hatred my friend. He was the vp for eight good years,
Pray tell me, what has he done for Adamawa state? What has he done for the northeast? Even the road leading to his hometown is in a very bad shape. And you are telling me someone like Atiku is the messiah that will take Nigeria out of Egypt

anything apart from Your baba goes.when ur baba was the military head of state what is his achievement, when he was petroleum minister what is his achievement, now that he is the president how is the standards of living reflecting on average nigeria, nothing, life is just meaningless in this regime people been slaughtered on a daily basis without solutions. Atiku 2019 and pcv is like 5&6.

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