mbulela:

Only idiots trade insults online probably because they feel insecure in the real world.
That is way beneath me.
I am not available for such childish antics and tantrums.
Go find your mates or play with your toys.

krendo:

Jonathan's power agenda is not entirely new, it is only an improvement on OBJ's

the only difference is privatation of energy retail and distribution.

This is after months and months of experts calling for this strategy. Jonathan is not the brainchild of the strategy he simply adopted other people's ideas.

Beaf:

Next time, don't comment on my intelligence or go personal, so you don't have to call yourself an !diot again. My political conviction cannot be bullied out of me.

By the way, the challenge is still open; post at least one thread where you have actually analysed something, not just condemned and abused. Or have you come to the same conclusion I have that you lack the power or skills to analyse and only abuse and condemn? Funny guy, a lot of Nigerians feel that being loud and abusive is intelligence. Shame.

but he has not been better (than GEJ) in articulation  

Put lipstick & beautiful clothes on a pig and it'd still behave like one

netotse:

i cant but agree with you. . .the roadmap is at least 75% of the reason i'm voting for GEJ, if it clicks, e go pay me die.

OAM4J:

I agree NR is not one of the most articulate presidential materials we have. But anyone complaining about NR communication skill should not be a Buhari's fan, cos I listen to both interviews at NVS and IMO Buhari is worse.

But the question we need to ask ourselves is what qualities are of high priority to us for 2011 presidential election? Vision? Integrity? sincerity? or communication skills?

Beaf:

Ribadu speaks worse English and has less charisma than GEJ. That is not debatable. GEJ can put a big vision forward (eg power supply), while Ribadu has repeatedly floundered at every single question in every interview. In fact, all of his interviews have been bloody alarming.

Make no mistake about it though, Ribadu is a man of the future, he is just a rough diamond whose only real error is lack of experience outside a uniform, he needs to sort that out and learn to operate in a civilian World where nothing happens "immediately," (a word he uses too often). The rest of his mistakes stem from that lack of civilian experience, get him a four-year stint as a senator or rep and see the difference.

Ribadu's inexperience shows itself in more than one way; the scariest however, is the way he allowed himself to be bamboozled into the top hierarchy of politics by a willy old fox, Bola Tinubu. It is widely known that Tinubu has several open criminal files, most opened by Ribadu himself. It is arguable that Tinubu does not care about an ACN presidency as much as he cares about neutralising the man who gave him such grief. In talking Ribadu into the plum job, Tinubu has insured himself against any trial in which Ribadu will be a witness of any weight.

Ribadu’s second display of inexperience is his willingness to talk down PDP, where he and the likes of El-Rufai stand to gain most from the defeat of the old Northern forces. After that task is completed, the mantle of Northern leadership would fall naturally into the laps a younger, progressive breed. But where will Ribadu be, in limbo? A newbie in Ribadu's shoes shouldn't talk down any political party.

Right now, Ribadu is headed nowhere. He is simply Tinubu’s latest get out of jail card and expensive plaything. Anyone arguing against my assertion will do better asking why Ribadu is never well prepared for any interview; it seems Tinubu and ACN are pretty relaxed about the prospect of their representative appearing to be a bumbling wreck and slowly self-destructing. Why? Other political parties would get interview questions before hand and get their candidate groomed and well prepared. Why not ACN?

I hope Ribadu can see the trap he has fallen into and back out.

Akanbi_edu:

Jarus take note. See how Beaf has managed to wrap Ribadu in Tinubu's shadow just to discredit everything he stands for. Thats what support is about. Have you ever seen him mentioned any downside to GEJ? no. Let me give you an example, it is well known that PDP has many more corrupt politicians, many who are supporting GEJ now Anenih, Alameseigha, OBj, Daniel, the list is endless but you can never see Beaf mentioning these things when talking about his candidate. rather he will always find things bad about opponents.

Learn from him. Before you support, you must have weighed all the pros and cons of the candidate before supporting.

Gbawe:

My brother , this is a very intelligent post along with your first contribution to this thread. The dangers of these type of threads is that they become a congregation ground for the desperate opponents of Ribadu who , in the eyes of Nigerians , do not have anywhere near Ribadu's record of brave service to his nation. It is then puzzling that this thread is started by a Ribadu fan.

Jonathan and some other candidates , undoubtedly and by far, are much easier target for criticism than Ribadu as far as suitability for top office goes . Ribadu is a good man. Far more sincere than most. He has things to learn but he will learn them. His supporters should not be guilty of criticising him publicly and supplying opponents with ammunition. IBB and Jonathan fans are not doing such despite their candidates actually being much poorer than Ribadu. Some fans of Jonathan would welcome a respite from the onslaught their candidate is recieving for his ineptitude and weakness. Simultaneously they would welcome the chance to rail against the opposition. I knew what this thread would become and this is why , after my initial comments, I saw no need to return to it until your very insightful contribution.

oyb:

voting with your pockets

hercules07:

I am about to derail this thread small, apologies to Jarus. I see people saying that the power roadmap is a good one yet, people are not looking at what the cost of power will be when the sector is privatised abi what is the use of power when you can not afford it. On point, we need all the good men we can get to be involved in politics, Ribadu is one of the few good men and the shortcomings he might have with articulation can be remedied later. PDP ( GEJ, OBJ, IBB, Atiku, Gusau et al) has dragged this country back, we need to get rid of them.

Akanbi_edu:

Jarus take note. See how Beaf has managed to wrap Ribadu in Tinubu's shadow just to discredit everything he stands for. Thats what support is about. Have you ever seen him mentioned any downside to GEJ? no. Let me give you an example, it is well known that PDP has many more corrupt politicians, many who are supporting GEJ now Anenih, Alameseigha, OBj, Daniel, the list is endless but you can never see Beaf mentioning these things when talking about his candidate. rather he will always find things bad about opponents.

Learn from him. Before you support, you must have weighed all the pros and cons of the candidate before supporting.

Beaf:

Jarus has done no wrong.

Contrary to what you think, I genuinely love Ribadu and have always been a fan. I just don't wish to see him cheapened and discarded by a cheap, drug tainted criminal like Tinubu.
Ribadu has fallen into a trap, I asked the question before; what party allows its presidential candidate to attend interview after interview and come out looking lost and incapable? I don't like what ACN is doing to the man. Quite clearly, ACN's interest in Ribadu dovetails neatly with Tinubu's; and from all indications, Tinubu's plan is to use an inexperienced Ribadu as a disposable bridge to escape punishment for his crimes. Every true Ribadu supporter will kick against the sacriledge the man is being put through, just like Jarus has done.

Beaf:

Jarus has done no wrong.

Contrary to what you think, I genuinely love Ribadu and have always been a fan. [s]I just don't wish to see him cheapened and discarded by a cheap, drug tainted criminal like Tinubu.
Ribadu has fallen into a trap, I asked the question before; what party allows its presidential candidate to attend interview after interview and come out looking lost and incapable? I don't like what ACN is doing to the man. Quite clearly, ACN's interest in Ribadu dovetails neatly with Tinubu's; and from all indications, Tinubu's plan is to use an inexperienced Ribadu as a disposable bridge to escape punishment for his crimes. Every true Ribadu supporter will kick against the sacriledge the man is being put through, just like Jarus has done.[/s]

papabaks:

All you anti GEJ, should better go and rethink and accept that, this is Gods doing, Criticized or not GEJ is the next president come 2011,

All we need is no Fraudster or anyone that have any record or frauds,

Once you have failed in one sector, that show how incapable you might be in handling bigger responsibilities. GEJ Records has been clean and challenging to all politician in this country. A good leader and a wonderful listener,

ALL HIS(GEJ) ASKING FOR IS FOR US ALL TO SUPPORT HIM AND MAKE THIS COUNTRY A GRATE NATION WITH GOOD PEOPLE,

Thanks

Then he should leave PDP. I will not vote for any PDP candidate. What's IBB doing in that party? Hell no. Yuck!!!