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Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Adelaide2: 2:10am On Mar 29, 2011
Consensus talks among ACN, CPC, ANPP still on - Ribadu *Emirs, Northern leaders reject Buhari


Monday, March 28, 2011

THE main opposition political parties in the country, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Congress for Progress Change (CPC) and the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) are still discussing the issue of a consensus presidential candidate among themselves, ACN standard-bearer in April's presidential election, Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday.



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Malam Ribadu, who fielded questions from newsmen at the Minna International Airport on arrival in the Niger State capital for the kick-off of his presidential campaign, said the consensus talks were "real, alive and on the front burner."

He said the consensus talks were about getting the best candidate to rule Nigeria, adding that "we are talking about progressives coming together for at least one individual to confront the Peoples Democratic Party."

"We are talking about a progressive candidate, someone who is going to come and solve the problems of our people," adding that the consensus matter was beyond a political party because it was a national project. Ribadu said that it required the support and contributions of all progressive elements in the country.

"We are not seeking for a northern consensus candidate but for a person that is capable of solving the country's multifaceted problems.

"We believe that Nigeria is one and our problem as a nation is the same. The problem that is confronting the North is the same that is confronting the South. We need the best, the most competent president that will come and solve the problem of the country. If he is from northern Nigeria, so be it. We are looking for the best person to lead this country."

Ribadu, who was received at the airport by a large number of party faithful, said the "the broom revolution is on.

The broom revolution is taking over the country," assuring the electorate that "ACN government will effect a change, we are going to do what is good for our country."The people will see the difference when we take over the leadership of this country, we are going to give a leadership that the people will trust and believe in."

He maintained that the ACN government "will work for the development of the country."

Accompanied by Mr Fola Adeola, his running mate and the chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, Ribadu later addressed a rally at the polo field in the state capital.

Meanwhile, reports emanating from the recent campaign tours of northern states by some leaders of the zone, who have been meeting traditional and religious leaders on behalf of President Jonathan, indicated that traditional rulers from the three geopolitical zones of the North have rejected the choice of the presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Major-General Muhammadu Buhari.

A team led by eminent northern leaders, including Dr Shettima Mustapha, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai and Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, among others, had been going round the states of the North in the last one week, with a message of cooperation and collaboration between the North and the South-South in the next election.

Sources told the Nigerian Tribune that reports emanating from the tours indicated that the northern political establishment was not in support of Buhari.

The zone was also being persuaded, according to sources, by the declaration of President Jonathan that he would not seek re-election in 2015.

Sources said Buhari's alleged refusal to explain his agenda to any of the top political and religious leaders in the North had also hampered his perception among them.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Adelaide2: 2:13am On Mar 29, 2011
One (Buhari) down another (Ribadu) to follow. Nigeria is not Northern Republic of Nigeria. It is simply Nigeria, where every region should be able to participate in governance at the highest level. After more than 35 years of leadership out of about 50 years, the North has nothing to show for ruling the country that long. They should, therefore, take a back seat for some time and let others be tested.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by timbuktwo: 2:59am On Mar 29, 2011
if the believe the tribune, you'll believe anything wink wink in fact, i bet you haven't been to the north recently, have you? grin grin
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by honeric01(m): 4:43am On Mar 29, 2011
The respect Buhari commands with the common man, none of the emirs can boast of that, who cares about the emirs when the people know what they want?
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by namfav(m): 5:11am On Mar 29, 2011
the north should rule itself, we don't need any type of puppets with hidden agendas
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by jason123: 5:17am On Mar 29, 2011
namfav:

the north should rule itself, we don't need any type of puppets with hidden agendas



What do you mean
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by namfav(m): 6:30am On Mar 29, 2011
jason123:

What do you mean
the emirs are important and collectively should have the authority to decide what is right for the north, its historical and it should apply today, we can't afford to get ourselves in a ditch for the sake of a failing concept
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by egift(m): 6:55am On Mar 29, 2011
namfav:

the emirs are important and collectively should have the authority to decide what is right for the north, its historical and it should apply today, we can't afford to get ourselves in a ditch for the sake of a failing concept

Not true. The Emirs will never be in a position to force candidates on their people. These should be discouraged - same goes to the Igwes, Obas and chiefs.

This is Democracy the power is with the masses and Buhari holds the swaga as long as Nigeria today is concern. We are ready kick out corruption and its manifestation.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by namfav(m): 7:18am On Mar 29, 2011
egift:

Not true. The Emirs will never be in a position to force candidates on their people. These should be discouraged - same goes to the Igwes, Obas and chiefs.

This is Democracy the power is with the masses and Buhari holds the swaga as long as Nigeria today is concern. We are ready kick out corruption and its manifestation.

its a wishful democracy, depending who you know you can vote 100 times, these are critical times, whether its an oba or sarki the greater decisions should be made by the people who represent their people
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by texazzpete(m): 7:20am On Mar 29, 2011
Adelaide2:

One (Buhari) down another (Ribadu) to follow. Nigeria is not Northern Republic of Nigeria. It is simply Nigeria, where every region should be able to participate in governance at the highest level. After more than 35 years of leadership out of about 50 years, the North has nothing to show for ruling the country that long. They should, therefore, take a back seat for some time and let others be tested.

Look at this muppet!

Your candidate GEJ goes around promising Northerners 'juicy positions' in his cabinet. He's made a pledge to step aside in 2015 for a Northerner. His godfather (Obasanjo) even hinted to all and sundry in the finale of his campaign that power will revert back to the North.
So what you're really jubilating about now is another 12 years of PDP misrule. 4 years for GEJ, then Sambo gets another 8 years (He's a northerner so it shouldn't be an uphill task like what Jonathan faces).

You clowns aren't weakening the north, you're appeasing them temporarily and strengthening them for the long run while simultaneously voting in the most corrupt party in Africa.

The smart people will vote for change. We'll use Buhari to sweep these PDP rascals away.

Join us now or be prepared to shamefully confess to your children how you helped to sabotage Nigeria's future.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Lagosboy: 8:22am On Mar 29, 2011
texazzpete:

Look at this muppet!

Your candidate GEJ goes around promising Northerners 'juicy positions' in his cabinet. He's made a pledge to step aside in 2015 for a Northerner. His godfather (Obasanjo) even hinted to all and sundry in the finale of his campaign that power will revert back to the North.
So what you're really jubilating about now is another 12 years of PDP misrule. 4 years for GEJ, then Sambo gets another 8 years (He's a northerner so it shouldn't be an uphill task like what Jonathan faces).

You clowns aren't weakening the north, you're appeasing them temporarily and strengthening them for the long run while simultaneously voting in the most corrupt party in Africa.

The smart people will vote for change. We'll use Buhari to sweep these PDP rascals away.

Join us now or be prepared to shamefully confess to your children how you helped to sabotage Nigeria's future.

A word is enough for the wise
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Abagworo(m): 8:49am On Mar 29, 2011
Every progressive sees this as no surprise.Buhari's supporters are not politicians or Emirs but the Nigerian people.

I only pray that the election does not get rigged because even the Emirs will not be spared if involved in rigging.The poor are angry and need change!!!
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by honeric01(m): 9:25am On Mar 29, 2011
^^^

Thank you.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Pharoh: 11:21am On Mar 29, 2011
Whoever has a problem with rigging should go the court for a proper address of their grievance as that is the only legitimate option provided to such people.

There is no room for lynching or violence after the election results is announced, we are a civil society and so shall it be.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Nobody: 12:01pm On Mar 29, 2011
The corrupt Nothern elite are also fearful of Buhari - No surprise!
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by jason123: 12:20pm On Mar 29, 2011
texazzpete:

Look at this muppet!

Your candidate GEJ goes around promising Northerners 'juicy positions' in his cabinet. He's made a pledge to step aside in 2015 for a Northerner. His godfather (Obasanjo) even hinted to all and sundry in the finale of his campaign that power will revert back to the North.
So what you're really jubilating about now is another 12 years of PDP misrule. 4 years for GEJ, then Sambo gets another 8 years (He's a northerner so it shouldn't be an uphill task like what Jonathan faces).

You clowns aren't weakening the north, you're appeasing them temporarily and strengthening them for the long run while simultaneously voting in the most corrupt party in Africa.

The smart people will vote for change. We'll use Buhari to sweep these PDP rascals away.

Join us now or be prepared to shamefully confess to your children how you helped to sabotage Nigeria's future.

You are definitely blessed with wisdom! I wonder why some people cannot reason
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by EkoIle1: 12:21pm On Mar 29, 2011
namfav:

the emirs are important and collectively should have the authority to decide what is right for the north, its historical and it should apply today, we can't afford to get ourselves in a ditch for the sake of a failing concept

They are acting under pressure and obviously trying to hang on to their job. The governors appoints and sacks emirs. Didn't the same governors ordered the emirs not to receive Buhari and deny him courtesy visits?


This is nothing but abuse of authority, a common PDP theme.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by leonaidas(m): 12:44pm On Mar 29, 2011
The fear of buhari is d begining of weting ur pants. . . Are we talking about the same emirs that allegedly collected 500million naira to endorse GEJ? what do you expect?
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by namfav(m): 1:11pm On Mar 29, 2011
Eko Ile:

They are acting under pressure and obviously trying to hang on to their job. The governors appoints and sacks emirs. Didn't the same governors ordered the emirs not to receive Buhari and deny him courtesy visits?


This is nothing but abuse of authority, a common PDP theme.

i don't support pdp
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Beaf: 1:27pm On Mar 29, 2011
"We are not seeking for a northern consensus candidate but for a person that is capable of solving the country's multifaceted problems.

-Nuhu Ribadu

Really? But he and Buhari have held several meetings with Ciroma's NPLF in the past week over the consensus thing. We all know what Ciroma wants! LOL!
Shekarau is the only one who seems to have made excuses not to attend at least one meeting.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by Beaf: 1:42pm On Mar 29, 2011
texazzpete:

Look at this muppet!

Your candidate GEJ goes around promising Northerners 'juicy positions' in his cabinet. He's made a pledge to step aside in 2015 for a Northerner. His godfather (Obasanjo) even hinted to all and sundry in the finale of his campaign that power will revert back to the North.
So what you're really jubilating about now is another 12 years of PDP misrule. 4 years for GEJ, then Sambo gets another 8 years (He's a northerner so it shouldn't be an uphill task like what Jonathan faces).

You clowns aren't weakening the north, you're appeasing them temporarily and strengthening them for the long run while simultaneously voting in the most corrupt party in Africa.

The smart people will vote for change. We'll use Buhari to sweep these PDP rascals away.

Join us now or be prepared to shamefully confess to your children how you helped to sabotage Nigeria's future.

Dude, the quality of your posts is falling fast, you are way better than this.
Can you back up any of the words in bold with verifiable concrete facts and proofs? Otherwise you will be seen as having joined the ranks of NL's rumour starters.

We can't continue to pluck stuff from thin air like we are part of a magic show in a circus.
Re: Buhahahah! As Emirs, Northern Leaders Reject Buhari by kasiem(m): 2:04pm On Mar 29, 2011
texazzpete:

Look at this muppet!

Your candidate GEJ goes around promising Northerners 'juicy positions' in his cabinet. He's made a pledge to step aside in 2015 for a Northerner. His godfather (Obasanjo) even hinted to all and sundry in the finale of his campaign that power will revert back to the North.
So what you're really jubilating about now is another 12 years of PDP misrule. 4 years for GEJ, then Sambo gets another 8 years (He's a northerner so it shouldn't be an uphill task like what Jonathan faces).

You clowns aren't weakening the north, you're appeasing them temporarily and strengthening them for the long run while simultaneously voting in the most corrupt party in Africa.

The smart people will vote for change. We'll use Buhari to sweep these PDP rascals away.

Join us now or be prepared to shamefully confess to your children how you helped to sabotage Nigeria's future.
guy, do ur political ignorance by running straight to ciromas house and ask him how gej disappointed their avaricious demand

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