Nigeria is in chaos, about to bust in flames. something should be done as fast as possible to stop the Military taking over! Now!

We have already passed the point where the military can hold back the innudation simply because they take over. If anything their taking over will quicken the death of Nigeria.

[size=14pt]Whether military or civilian, what we are stuck with are selfish and/or ignorant leaders whose vision extend only as far as the size of their egos and depth of their pockets, when what we really need are leaders with a burning desire, will and ability to create an African superpower.[/size]

Let the military stay out of this, and let this country disintegrate if it must - perhaps then one of the emerging units can go on its way to fulfill the top role that Nigeria could have played in the world.

babaearly:

Nigeria is in chaos, about to bust in flames. something should be done as fast as possible to stop the Military taking over! Now!

You've said nothing Koruji. I'm just as confused as you are.

It would be too sensitive now for the boys in uniform to take over, particularly as any  coup will likely have a predominant northern leadership. SS folks will feel slighted & the breach of trust will take decades to repair.

Whats more likely to happen is a coup 9 - 12 mths into the  next administration, once the new civilian govt has failed to tame the deteriorating security, a deterioration that the military prob has a hand in!

One wld be a fool to discount even the more extreme eventualities given the way we are heading.

I would never pray for Dictatorship, but will an effective Military Government stop these bombings, religious clashes and terrorism?

[size=14pt]No it will not.[/size]

That is the short-cut we have taken over the last 50 years, and always returning us to this place but in a more damaged state. We need to follow this democracry to the end.

Besides, are we going to import the "effective Military Government" from heaven? If not, it is all a ruse, a sham, a non-starter.

babaearly:

I would never pray for Dictatorship, but will an effective Military Government stop these bombings, religious clashes and terrorism?

The U.S. and the rest of the West will not allow it to happen, because GEJ is their guy. And they will not allow anything to stop his presidency from happening, because it goes against their interest.

Akhenaten:

The U.S. and the rest of the West will not allow it to happen, because GEJ is their guy. And they will not allow anything to stop his presidency from happening, because it goes against their interest.

really? the recent bombings is in the best interest of the U.S?

ff

it's going too far to say the US will not allow it.

What will they do? Bomb Aso rock to dislodge the coupist??

Yes, they can make life difficult for the military administration, but you think they will aggravate their own precarious economy by blockading nigerian oil & sending the price of crude oil through the roof? Erm, no.

The US will make noises in the open about wanting a 'swift return to democratic rule' etc, but behind the scene t the new boys will assure them they only need 6mths to calm the security situation & hold elections. 6mths will prob turn to 12, during which they will steal a few billion dollars & hold a sham election installing people who wont probe them.

We've been here before,,, am surprised you think it can nver happen again. And why do you think nigerian democracy is a greater imperative to the US that their ability to secure our sweet, easily refined crude?

Becomrichn:

when bakassi was given to cameroon what happen? NOTHING. nothing would happen when they give edo,delta, bayelsa and yorubas into benin republic. NOTHING go happen.

Its likely you are from benin republic. Leave yorubas in nigeria ALONE! YOUR WAHALA TOO MUCH JARE!! Must we join benin republic? Why can benin republic join us?

Answer my question, then I would start taking you seriously

jason123 you are an igbo man. So dont talk about yoruba people.

What has the long years of military incursion brought us ? Any difference ?

Akhenaten:

The U.S. and the rest of the West will not allow it to happen, because GEJ is their guy. And they will not allow anything to stop his presidency from happening, because it goes against their interest.

You think  - Just like they did not allow Abacha.  

The only weapon the west can throw is isolation and nobody is ready to commit any troops to fight any African battles for your information Ghana is already backing out any plans to send troops to Ivory coast and has claimed they are ready to work with any leader from Ivory coast.  The masses will still be only ones to suffer any isolation as the military will continue to enrich themselves.

Becomrichn:

jason123  you are an igbo man. So dont talk about yoruba people.

^^^^ . ROMFL!!!! .

Bros, answer the question jor!!! WHY CAN'T THE YORUBAS IN BENIN JOIN US? WHY MUST WE JOIN THEM

Lol Jason

Finally, frustrated with Becomerich eh?

Missy85:

Lol Jason

Finally, frustrated with Becomerich eh?

Abi ooo! He should answer the question and stop spamming the website!!!

@Missy

I hope things get better, but the democracy we have now, how different is it from the military era? where is the FORCE in this government? why is it Lazy?

A bad democracy is never an excuse for dictatorship. If a people cannot thrive under a democracry, they will never thrive under a dictatorship - that is why a dictatorship eventually breaks down into a democracry. Nigeria has had its share of military rule - more than its share actually- so this is not a case of "let's try" it.

When a government is lazy, then the people need to wake up and kick it out at the ballot box, not reach out for rulers that they have opportunities to control.

[size=14pt]The military has always left us worse than they found us.[/size]

babaearly:

@Missy

I hope things get better, but the democracy we have now, how different is it from the military era? where is the FORCE in this government? why is it Lazy?

@Koruji

well said, but with current system of things, dont you think the nation is moving towards dictatorship? look outside the box.

@babaearly
Correct, but we retain the right to challenge them. The nature of that challenge would be determined. Whether criminal or not the rebellion in the Niger-Delta is a course that would not be reversed without fundamental changes in the structure of Nigeria. Force has proven futile - it is the same army that will go into the creeks under military rule or democracy.

Only under a democracy will we ever achieve the fundamental restructuring that we need - infact the unitary nature of military organization, imposed on Nigeria, is a major reason why we are here today. [size=14pt]We only need one visionary leader.[/size]

babaearly:

@Koruji

well said, but with current system of things, dont you think the nation is moving towards dictatorship? look outside the box.

Baba, I dont support a military takeover, as I dont believe we will be any better.

My point is that a military coup in the next 12 - 18 is a possibility.

You're frustrated with the current situation, and so am I and many others. But, you really think military will be better?

If you look at the US  and the UK, it took them a while to get their democracy right, though the Nigerian experience is beginning to leave many, who were willing to be patient, to question whether it will ever get better.

I really dont know the answer to our troubles.

what nonsense are you talking about, the politician as failed, and the only option open to nigeria is the military. That would teach politician some lesson , not to play with people.

ff

wonder why this sends a chill down my spine

Wumine
Jonathan is scared , I can do it. noting would happen. I have family in nigeria. and to be honest with you, it is hard for this country to continue without break up. I know the north, and i see danger, serious danger.  like i said I see trouble. I cant risk my family for anyone who is desperate for politician, it is not worth it for me. mo ni kini ti won fi se iwe fu idibo, sugbon, mo trust system. army would likely take over very soon. there is no way they can conduct a free and fair election.

No way. look with my engineering bias, i find it hard seen how they can do it. Even just Yorubaland alone, with are talking of thousand of villages and towns. the whole nigeria as alot.  one state has 800. that i counted, that one state.  it is impossible

koruji:

@babaearly
Correct, but we retain the right to challenge them. The nature of that challenge would be determined. Whether criminal or not the rebellion in the Niger-Delta is a course that would not be reversed without fundamental changes in the structure of Nigeria. Force has proven futile - it is the same army that will go into the creeks under military rule or democracy.

Only under a democracy will we ever achieve the fundamental restructuring that we need - infact the unitary nature of military organization, imposed on Nigeria, is a major reason why we are here today. [size=14pt]We only need one visionary leader.[/size]

We already have a visionary leader in GEJ. WHY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE?

By the end of GEJ's second term you will see the difference in the country.

ff

Becomrichn:

after he cut edo,delta,bayelsa and yorubas into benin republic, that when i know he has vision. that is what i call vision. run before bomb hit you.

Nothing like benin republic go happen. What we will have is a better Nigeria. I be original Niger delta man , all that bomb stuff na we start am , why I go fear?

fff

Read this article guys. if this government is getting weak, operation end game commences.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/01/nigeria-egypt-living-next-door-to-terrorists/