eku_bear:

It is not an issue of articulate. He cannot think on his feet or answer questions. He didn't answer Jos or many other questions. He didn't answer healthcare. He kept answering unrelated questions, or talking about something completely different.

Look, I'm not saying I'll reject him. Being incorrigible and upright is important. He doesn't have to do much thinking, I guess the guys he selects to work for him will do it for him  

But he is not very impressive intellectually. That is a bit unfortunate.

beejaay:

i dissagree with u KB.shekarau came in in 2003, yaradua started in 1999. Rabiu kwankwaso was the then gov while shekarau was still a secondary principal and later a permanent secretary to the then governor.the man came in and stabilize kano. he by far tried more than yaradua but because he belongs to the minority party while yaradua belong to the majority.you need to go back and ask the people on ground about this man. he has passion for the people.

Kilode?!:

It's high time we introduced Public speaking, communication and speech as cumpulsory courses in our Sec Schools and Universities

Or we just let our people speak their local languages and hire translators. . .

malali:

PLEASE EKU BEAR, GEJ HAS A pHD, AND HE WAS REPORTEDLY HIDING IN ASO ROCK
WE DONT NEED INTELLECTUALS, WE NEED ANTI CORRUPTION, EVEN IF IT COMES IN THE FORM OF A DONKEY!!


GENERAL BUHARI YOU HAVE EARNED OUR RESPECT TODAY AS USUAL
SAI BUHARI 2011

fried-rice:

Shekarau is an eloquent criminal!

Kilode?!:

It's high time we introduced Public speaking, communication and speech as cumpulsory courses in our Sec Schools and Universities

Or we just let our people speak their local languages and hire translators. . .

Andre Uweh:

Yet again, Buhari fails to convince Nigerian's that he is the needed one.

overhyped:

@ Eku bear, GBM answered the question on health care very well. In fact, that is the question he answered very well in the entire debate apart from his opening remarks! Watch that part again!

Sweet T:

Does anybody know where Shekarau went to School?? I know he study Math but i don't think he schooled in Nigeria.

Genbuhari3:

[s]it is now very clear that we must go with Buhari[/s] to compliment the Northern support please. Ribadu is not the option as seen tonight.

the average Northern still loves Buhari. Shekarau even has no chance in Kano against Buhari

eku_bear:

It is not an issue of articulate. He cannot think on his feet or answer questions. He didn't answer Jos or many other questions. He didn't answer healthcare. He kept answering unrelated questions, or talking about something completely different.

Look, I'm not saying I'll reject him. Being incorrigible and upright is important. He doesn't have to do much thinking, I guess the guys he selects to work for him will do it for him  

But he is not very impressive intellectually. That is a bit unfortunate.

beejaay:

you are saying this based on what u need to give us fact and not hear say. the primary aim of this debate is to see who will convince us for our vote and i think shakarau won the day.Buhari clearly lost the debate. he has no clue of what he is going to do there other than to fight corrupt people which is not our only problem, he will definately be pushed around like he was during his early regime.SHEKARAU ALL THE WAY

eku_bear:

No, he did not! He said something about infrastructure, digging wells, stopping fake drugs from being imported.

Fake drugs is the biggest problem with the nigerian medical system ?!?!?!

Not lack of hospitals, poor pay (the strike in Lagos is a GREAT example of this), or a myriad of other issues  

At the top of his list for healthcare is fake drugs and boreholes  

That is just a moronic answer, man.

jason123:

You are confused. I think you were watching another debate.

abopal:

THE END OF A MATTER IS BETTER THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF
BUHARI, YOU WON THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIBADU IS STILL DEVELOPING,
SHEKARAU HAS SWEET MOUTH BUT HE IS CORRUPT AS WE ALL KNOW
BUHARI HAS RETAINED HIS POSITION IN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS

PapaBrowne:

Shekarau-
Excellent, strong on issues,understands Governance and very coherent!!! Scored points on all issues.His power sector approach is private sector driven which is very impressive!!
Negatives- Couldn't find any really. He did a good job defending his Hisbah police even though I dont like them!!

Ribadu-  
Not Good, only point was scored on power and private sector participation but his answers were too bland. He was too brash in his responses and his grasp on issues are poor. His coherence is fair, but his delivery style is bad!! Acts like he is in a fight! The debate exposed his capacity to flout laid down procedure!! Still like him though!! He will make a good minister in any government!

Buhari
Buhari was the most disappointing!! Sometimes I had to feel so sorry for him!! He obviously doesn't understand the issues plaguing Nigeria. His had no answers on Education, Power ,the Niger Delta and the econpomy. Doesn't look like someone that has drawn up a plan yet .His coherence is soo poor! His answers don't make sense. And he is obviously not very intelligent and hasn't done a lot of reading!! I like him and respect his integrity, but that surely isn't enough for a country this complex!!

GEJ
I have only one word for him- Zero!!!

Kobojunkie:

Yes, yar adua came in 1999 but Fashola came in in 2007, and before he(fashola) showed up, majority of the ‘performing’ were not awfully better than Yar adua( regardless of party affiliation).  After Fashola came in, the rules sort of changed.
I do know people on ground (some family and friends down in Kano) and they do not all seem to agree with you. Also, I do admit I may have been unfair labeling him a sharia governor. I mean it was introduced before he came in, but I just think the governor supports it is why it is still in place.

PapaBrowne:

Shekarau-
Excellent, strong on issues,understands Governance and very coherent!!! Scored points on all issues.His power sector approach is private sector driven which is very impressive!!
Negatives- Couldn't find any really. He did a good job defending his Hisbah police even though I dont like them!!

Ribadu-  
Not Good, only point was scored on power and private sector participation but his answers were too bland. He was too brash in his responses and his grasp on issues are poor. His coherence is fair, but his delivery style is bad!! Acts like he is in a fight! The debate exposed his capacity to flout laid down procedure!! Still like him though!! He will make a good minister in any government!

Buhari
Buhari was the most disappointing!! Sometimes I had to feel so sorry for him!! He obviously doesn't understand the issues plaguing Nigeria. His had no answers on Education, Power ,the Niger Delta and the econpomy. Doesn't look like someone that has drawn up a plan yet .His coherence is soo poor! His answers don't make sense. And he is obviously not very intelligent and hasn't done a lot of reading!! I like him and respect his integrity, but that surely isn't enough for a country this complex!!

GEJ
I have only one word for him- Zero!!!

beejaay:

we need to look at the terrain that both of them are coming from. Fashola is governing the most reasonable minds in the country while Shekarau governed some of the most bakward people on earth.i think under the circumstances that the guy worked i give him 60% to 70%.you said u have people on ground, arfe they politicians? if they are, do they belong to the ruling party or opposition?u seriuosly needs to check if they are baised which i think they are.i sincerly think the guy is a better candidate amongst the three but i will have my final candidate after the BON organised debate