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Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by odiks: 3:56pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Mr Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra State, is a honorary adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi shares his perspective on the 2015 polls in this interview. Do you agree that Buhari has the capacity to stop Boko Haram if elected? Gen. Buhari, as a respected, retired general and as an elder statesman, does not need an invitation, an appointment or an elective office to intervene on any national issue, especially issues of national security like the one facing the country at the moment. Elder statesmen all over the world do not wait to be invited before they step forward on matters of grave concern to their fatherland. President Jonathan is running round sleeplessly and working with security agencies, in addition to forging bilateral ties to solve these problems. He will certainly be very glad to receive any suggestions from Buhari and I can assure you that Nigerians will be glad if he helps solve the problem as an elder statesman. He has said that he will summon a meeting of serving and retired generals to help solve the problem if elected, but he does not need to be elected to do so. But some people are saying that he can deal with Boko Haram, the way he dealt with the Maitatsine unrest decades ago. I have read in some places where the APC said that because Buhari stopped Maitaitsine in the 80s, he will also stop Boko today. I disagree entirely with this claim, because the stable global environment of the 80s cannot be compared with the volatile and terror-enveloped global environment of today. The socio-religious realities that threw up the Maitaisine group are different from the realities that threw up Boko Haram. In the 80s, most countries were stable, but today the global instability, cutting across nations like Iraq, Syria and the Middle East, has created a labyrinth of terror. This is in addition to our African neighbours, , like Libya, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Tunisia and others, which are all facing various forms of instability and terrorist activities. The level of sophistication in technology and military hardware is also totally different today. No one would have ever imagined in the 80s that terrorists would go into the US and bomb the World Trade Centre, or attack the Pentagon. But we all saw it happen. These are realities that need to shape our understanding of the world of today. What is happening has a global coloration, because the ISIS flag is the flag you see with Alshaba in Somalia and Boko Haram in Nigeria. You can now see why we cannot compare yesterday with what we are seeing today. Who would have thought that Nigerians would turn into suicide bombers? READ FULL INTERVIEW ON SUNDAY VANGUARD https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/nigeria-not-need-72-yr-old-grandfather-president-peter-obi/amp/ 7 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by odiks: 3:56pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by STARGREEN(m): 3:57pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by cooldipo(m): 3:57pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
You don start to dey throw blow abi? 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Businessideas: 4:00pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Internet never forgets 278 Likes 20 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by OgogoroFreak(m): 4:01pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
He is right 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Pekele007: 4:03pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
We never for once thought Nigeria will have a divisive presidiot that believe in 97% greater than 5%. Right now we have no choice. Yes Nigeria doesn't need a lifeless fossil as President but right now, a 100 year old man filled with life is better than Buhari. Besides, Atiku is not yet 72 and Buhari is quite above 80 years of age(forget his political age of 75)... Why are BMCs not bringing up corruption cases against Peter Obi? Cos he is clean. 264 Likes 28 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by zombieTRACKER: 4:03pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Zombies need to do a better job Dig out something tangible Like a secret account in Cayman Islands Or the mansion in lekki meant for his baby mama Bmc crews bore me 175 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Omeokachie: 4:04pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
At this stage, and considering what the current lifeless occupant has reduced the country to, we need to give all it takes to rescue this country from drifting any further. Atiku wouldn't have been an option if not for what is currently going on in the country that has been destroyed in just 3yrs. It takes long to build, but very easy to destroy. Buhari has showed us just how that saying is true. 70 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Naijaguy12345(m): 4:04pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Nigeria does not need a thief either as president. Atiku is a thief. 85 Likes 11 Shares
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by ZeeBaba17(m): 4:04pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Though this is a flashback from an old interview but truly Nigeria don't also need an Atiku 73 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by hardywaltz(m): 4:05pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Their bigotry and hate speeches will be their major undoing. Especially Peter Obi who insulted the Yoruba and Hausas at every campaign during the 2010 Governorship campaign and almost provoked an ethnic war with the Yorubas over a minor issue of deportation 89 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by johnwizey: 4:05pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Politicians are the same..... 9 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by socialmediaman: 4:05pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Anti AtikuObi threads all over the front page of nairaland. Does not stop the atikulating anyway. Meanwhile same Peter Obi said Good governance wasn’t really about age but about competence (Referring to the youthful Kogi State Governor) Buhari’s major problem is not that of age, it’s the level of incompetence, nepotism and grand deception in the name of fighting corruption 53 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by sinaj(f): 4:05pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
They have started digging him up now now 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Nobody: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Hahaha 4 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Nobody: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
So how old is Atiku 1 Like |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by bedspread: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Atiku is 71 ! He is not yet 72!! Pmb age is wat I know we don't all know! I seriously Doubt the age! I hv my Reasons.. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by EvilMetahuman: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Suddenly 75 years old atiku is what we need Typical flat head and double standard It's funny how our eastern brothers used religion (calling buhari a jan.jaweed) Ethnicity, ( fulani born to rule) And age to campaign against buhari in 2015. They voted en Masse for Jonathan despite the fact that their kinsmen were getting bombed all over Abuja car park. 3 years later, they are campaigning for a 75 years old fulani muslim. Is God not wonderful? 113 Likes 18 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by DozieNigeria: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
And so? iPOb are in support this time 4 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by profeazy: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
You are shooting yourself in the foot. Obi maintained the lifeless cannot stop BH. Now, who is vindicated? Buhari must go! Be OBIdiently ATIKUlated! 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Nobody: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Well it doesn't change the fact that we are still #AtikulatedObi 15 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Caseless: 4:06pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Obi is as cunning as his boss to be. They'd lose together! 29 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by ObservantFellow: 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
..and this was somebody's response attacking Peter Obi's comments in 2015.. How far now nah? 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by Nobody: 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
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Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by deebsman1(m): 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by EmekaBlue(m): 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Biafra where @ thy nation,I'm tired of this mess country I swear down... Nigerians top d world in hypocrisy walahi 7 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by gift2xl: 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Dig up everything. HE WILL RUN AWAY FROM THAT SIT. 2 Likes |
Re: Flashback: Nigeria Does Not Need 72-Yr-Old Grandfather As President – Peter Obi by nNEOo(m): 4:07pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
That was how my ground PA refused wisdom, fisted up n decides to fight a 25yrs old corruption. 2 Likes |
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