by Olawale Olaleye

Barring any last minute changes, Mr. Afolabi Tajudeen Adeola, former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, former chairman of the National Pension Commission (Pencom), and former member on the (Tony) Blair Commission on Africa, may have been named the running mate of the fledgling candidacy of the anti-corruption czar, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

Ribadu is the presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). If this happens, it would follow on the heels of the Chief MKO

Abiola-Alhaji Babagana Kingibe Muslim-Muslim ticket, which was widely accepted by Nigerians across regional and ethnic lines in the annulled 1993 presidential election.

Analysts believe it may work again because both Ribadu and Adeola are not known to be religious champions, practising their faith privately and quietly. They are equally known to work across religious and tribal lines.

Party sources confirmed that discussions and consultations are still on-going on the choice of Adeola, and it is expected that matters relating to the pairing of duo will be concluded later today in the evening to beat the INEC deadline tomorrow (February 21) for the substitution of presidential candidates and their running mates.

When contacted last night, Adeola confirmed that he had been approached by the leadership of the ACN but that they were yet to conclude discussions.

The former banker, who likened the decision to a marriage between two people, also admitted that issues relating to the development must be concluded today.

“By the grace of God, everything will be resolved by this time tomorrow (today, Sunday).”

Adeola added that all related issues have to be carefully looked into before a final decision is taken. He said the offer is not what he is taking lightly.

Also confirming the story, one of the ACN governors said the choice of Adeola as Ribadu’s running mate is one of the intelligent decisions the party has taken at this time of the year.

He described Adeola as a detailed person who would naturally pair with a Ribadu, an administrative hand.

The governor said there is the need for a running mate, who would take up all the detailed assignments that the presidential job demands, especially in the quest for a better Nigeria.

He said the Ribadu-Adeola ticket would go down in history as one of the best ever produced in the country by any political party, adding, “We are in this to win and not to consider what some class of people would think about a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

“Even the political class is waiting to break away from the old order. They don’t just know how to go about it.”

The governor, who sounded excited about the development said Adeola is a respectable young man who has paid his dues in the development, of the country.

As co-founder and ex-managing director of GTBank, he said Adeola walked away when the ovation was loudest. He posited that Adeola had also handled many sensitive and vital assignments in the country and beyond.

“He has what it takes to rebuild this country. This country needs rebuilding and not rebranding like the PDP is doing. Nigeria needs root and branch reformation.

“So, we can’t have people who are part of the problem as part of the solution. It would not work. That is the difference between the PDP candidate who is though a nice guy, but is clueless,” he said.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fola-adeola-is-nuhu-ribadu-s-running-mate/86548/

now we have

PDP jonathan and sambo

CPC buhari and bakare

ACN ribadu and fola

apga adopted jonathan

this election would be a funny and interesting one

I don't like this! Now I am confused Buhari or Ribadu?

This Fola Adeola guy wants to get himself messed up with Nigerian politicians. i dont quite see this arrangement gelling. . .i hope he pulls out before the pour poo on him

guy dont be confused,BB is the way

Now this is a winning combination

I think the problem before was the fact the ACN wanted a yoruba VP. .and its settled now so, lets get ready to move to Aso rock folks

Muza:

guy dont be confused,BB is the way

Fola Adeola is an heavyweigh if you asked me. I'll be in a very serious dilemma if Fola is chosen eventually. Buhari is better than ribadu but Fola is definitely better than Bakare. I am 100% Fola will make alot of difference in the Ribadu ticket.

BTW, I am still praying, wishing and hoping Buhari and Ribadu will just fuse into one ticket. I am sure that will be the end for the Odechukwu fisherman.

^^^
they are supporting Jonathan, so they have not lost a thing.

foreman:

^^^
they are supporting Jonathan, so they have not lost a thing.

Yeah right!
Like Jonathan really gives a shyyt about Ndigbo.

Stop fooling yourself

Now this ticket looks inviting, a lot of Yoruba upward mobile folks will be sold on this ticket. Really going to help Ribadu solidfy his hold in the West.

Wish GEJ can find a way to break this combo. . . . . . it is far more potent in the S/W than the Buhari / Bakare combo.

Muza:

guy dont be confused,BB is the way

YEAH

Hmmm. A nice combo. However, I do not think they can win with the current demography we have in Nigeria. I am beginning to see a second round for this presidential election. Abeg, we need a competent lawyer or political analyst to let us know the provisions of the constitution regarding the requirements to be met before any of the candidates will be declared the winner of the April Presidential elections.

Secondly, under what conditions will a second-round be conducted in the Presidential elections according to the Nigerian constitution?

What's so nice about the combo.

fstranger3:

Once again, Ndigbo have lost, just as how they lost their stupidd war.


Ndigbo is the most inconsequential major ethnic group in Nigeria


With this latest move, it does seem that WaZoBia is really[b] WaZoVare[/b]

Mr moderate, offensive posts like this should not be allowed. This is very tribalistic and uncalled for.

^^^

What is your problem

This is not going down well with me o, the south east and the south south are being deliberately schemed out of things. Well by april 9th we would know who the true boss is and which region can really pull their weight!

So i might actually have to vote after all?

Interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A wild goose chase!!!

slyopez:

@fstrange, u re a goat, pig, cow in short "ibu anu ohia". Ribadu/Adeola ticket is no threat 2 GEJ. Who the f****k are they? Bet me, they cant get upto 5% of general vote in April poll. Yoruba's are clamouring for Ribadu or Buhari support cos they both have yoruba's as running mates. Confused set of tribalistic cowards.

Your stupidity is infinitely blessed. Either you chose idiocy as your buddie, or idiocy has found you idle enough to keep your company, whichever, you are most definitely blessed with stupidity.

When Bakare (a Yoruba man) was being arrested up and down in Nigeria by the SSS, had his passport seized even under a democratic dispensation, where were you to call him a coward?

When Bakare (a Yoruba man) stood up with SNG and marched to Abuja to fight the AGN and Turai over us not having a President, where were you to call him a tribalistic coward? Where was your Goodluck at that time?

Now, there are Yoruba men contesting as Vice-Presidents, in your idiotic way of thinking, we are ''confused set of tribalistic cowards'' for choosing to support honest intellectual men?

When the chips are down, three things will determine:
Financial strength, religion and tribe.
Muslim/muslim ticket cannot work for them, not now that we have boko Haram.
Of all the six states in west, many of their senators and reps will win. Yoruba are not swept with ACN syndrome.
Lastly, Adeola was not prepared for this. And it is too late into the game.

Is it not strange how most parties have a very major presence on the internet, but are really only small players in real life?

None of these people can unseat PDP. Why waste your energy?


[size=18pt]FRESH AIR 2011[/size]

^^^

Alxmyr:

When the chips are down, three things will determine:
Financial strength, religion and tribe.
Muslim/muslim ticket cannot work for them, not now that we have boko Haram.
Of all the six states in west, many of their senators and reps will win. Yoruba are not swept with ACN syndrome.
Lastly, Adeola was not prepared for this. And it is too late into the game.

The VP doesnt have to be prepared, as long as the President is prepared, nothing else matters.

As long as Fola Adeola is ready to part with some kishi, the rest can be handled

Where is Pastor Chris Okotie pls? We need a breath of Fresh air

I am not a lawyer but i have the information on the requirement for winning the Presidential Election: A candidate needs to win 25% of all the valid votes cast in 2/3 of all the 36 states and Abuja. In order words you need to score 25% from at least 25 states.

Analysis based on one man one vote :
If GEJ can win all NC, SE and SS states plus 25% in at least 10 states in the SW, NW and NE then he would carry the day. I believe he can, but the reports i am getting from the North is that Buhari's support is near total and he has some die hard supporters in SW. I can not see him getting 10% in any SE and SS states. I cannot see a second round.

Ribadu with anybody as vice would probably win 2 states in SW. I'm sure he would loose his state.

MY VERDICT: Unless something dramatic happens, in a free and fair election, GEJ will win. By the way, i WILL not vote for GEJ.

gej will win no matter what all other paty do

Interesting

That is the difference between the PDP candidate who is though a nice guy, but is clueless,” he said.

If PDP candidate is nice but clueless, ACN candidate can be said to be_____________________________ for chosing Fola as running mate
(a) cool but brainless
(b) young but naive
(c) inexperience but outspoken
(c) "a" and "b" above
(d) all of the above

koastar:

If PDP candidate is nice but clueless, ACN candidate can be said to be_____________________________ for chosing Fola as running mate
(a) cool but brainless
(b) young but naive
(c) inexperience but outspoken
(c) "a" and "b" above
(d) all of the above

The answer is C

i knew it that ribadu can act on his own. he need to be controlled.
how many times have they had problem of VP now. if he want muslim/muslim
then he should pick Asiwaju as running mate. Beside it is better to choose from SE or SS
but this people are selfish.

what happen if a ribadu and a SE guy become presido then they will hijack the party and those people in the SW that own the party will be thrown out.

i guess the fair is their. we are watching

Amalaaba:

I am not a lawyer but i have the information on the requirement for winning the Presidential Election: A candidate needs to win 25% of all the valid votes cast in 2/3 of all the 36 states and Abuja. In order words you need to score 25% from at least 25 states.

Analysis based on one man one vote :
If GEJ can win all NC, SE and SS states plus 25% in at least 10 states in the SW, NW and NE then he would carry the day. I believe he can, but the reports i am getting from the North is that Buhari's support is near total and he has some die hard supporters in SW. I can not see him getting 10% in any SE and SS states. I cannot see a second round.

Ribadu with anybody as vice would probably win 2 states in SW. I'm sure he would loose his state.

MY VERDICT: Unless something dramatic happens, in a free and fair election, GEJ will win. By the way, i WILL not vote for GEJ.

My friend I appreciate your effort but you are TOTALLY Wrong. Why do I say this? It's simple if GEJ wins at least 25% in 25 states. The other two major candidates can as well win 35% and 30% in 25 states and still beat him, the remaining balance of 10% can go to the lesser parties. The remaining 11 states and Abuja are up for grabs as well.

If you have CORRECT information on the requirements for victory in the April 2011 elections, let us have it here and give us your source. i just destroyed the first attempt because it is mathematically defective.  Let us do detailed and objective analysis for once on this forum.