Preamble

As expected, BAT emerged triumphant at the APC presidential primaries with a margin that left no one in doubt that he was head & shoulders above the other contestants & had done his homework long before the actual primaries.

Three key factors worked in favour of BAT at the APC presidential primaries... first, power rotation. It was agreed that power should move south since the North would have had it for 8 straight years come June, 2023.

Second was the feeling of gratitude from the north on the crucial role played by BAT in the victory of PMB at the 2015 presidential elections & his decision not to rock the boat at the 2019 presidential elections. This gratitude extended to the south west.

Third is money. BAT can comfortably outspend any politician in nigeria today. Even after leaving the government house since 2007, what he had to offer financially, could not be matched...

The Dilemma[/b

Post presidential primaries, the APC has found itself in a tight spot.

Given the multi-religious composition of Nigeria, with Christianity & Islam being the major religions practiced (though most adherents combine this with traditional acts on the low), it would make most sense & appropriateness for the top offices to be shared not just only along geopolitical & ethnic lines, but also along religious lines.

If it is fair for power to come south after eight years in the north, shouldn’t it be also fair for that power to be given to a Christian from the South? & in the event that does not play out, shouldn’t it be reasonable to have a Christian as VP so as to balance the equation?

[b]The Worry

BAT is a strategist & planner (love him or hate him, he is very good at that) but there was something he didn’t factor in... that is PDP going for a Northerner as its presidential flag bearer for the 2023 elections.

Given the unwritten consensus for power shift, it was assumed PDP would toe the line of majority of southerners. It didn’t...

With Atiku in the picture, BAT now needs a strong northerner to counterbalance the threat of Atiku. But doing so would mean picking a Muslim as his running mate since the core north would not tolerate being out of the top two positions.

However, this political move has raised eyebrows in the south, even among those in support of power shift to the south.

The Implications of a Muslim-Muslim Ticket


The obvious implication of a muslim-muslim ticket would be that Muslims would hold on to power for about 24 years straight, all things being equal. PMB – 8 years, BAT – 8 years, another northerner – 8 years...

24 years of Muslim dominance at the top is not good for a multi-religious country like nigeria. It would be made worse if the VPs are Muslims.

Already in Kaduna, the trial run had been done & that is what they want to bring to the national level. Once this is achieved, it becomes a norm & with time, a political policy. This will effectively relegate Christians in nigeria to 2nd class citizens who are allowed only crumbs from the seat of power...

It will also reinforce the lie that Muslims are the clear majority in nigeria & soon, all critical political offices would be effectively held by Muslims... PMB has already set that trend.

Until recently, except the post of VP, the other top 5 succession offices were held by muslims.... president, senate president, speaker, chief justice & attorney General... if APC’s plan flies, then it might be that no Christian would be represented at the highest political offices.

So it can be seen that the ploy to give the impression of Christian minority has been in play for a while...

While it is true that competence & integrity should take precedence over other considerations when it comes to leadership positions, Nigerian politics is heavily influenced by ethnic & religious factors, especially at elections.

Conclusion

The possibility of 24 straight years of Muslim domination is worrisome. Muslims would never allow that if the tables were turned, & would certainly never permit a Christian – Christian ticket.

All the talk about it not being an issue is a ploy to have their way & set a trend that would be hard to overturn in future.

It would seem that BAT is more concerned about winning, than he is about doing what is right, fair & equitable...

If he believes that, in the spirit of fairness, power should come south, then he should also believe in the fairness of balancing religious interests...

Afterall, What is Good for the goose...

You people sound as if BAT and APC are collectively the only option. If you do not want Muslim-Muslim ticket, vote either for Muslim-Christian ticket or for Christian-Muslim ticket. Stop acting as if there are no alternatives. Or, are you indirectly saying your vote must be for APC whether good or bad?

Another thing is you do not even consider middle belts and Igbo as part of Nigeria. Your post shows you believe rotation of power must be between Hausa and Yoruba. That is why you put another Northerner after BAT. If you do not believe it must be between Hausa and Yoruba, why do you put BAT between Buhari and another Northerner? I will not be surprised if you also deny this one. You wrote "8 years of Buhari, 8 years of BAT and another 8 years of another Northerner". Your post clearly means as Buhari who is a Northerner hands over to BAT who is a Yoruba, BAT may later return the power to another Northerner.

Either you like it or not everyone knows his /her candidate come 2023 . Shun politics of hatred, envy, jealous and bitterness am talking to all internet bandits and terrorist who want to kill their selves because they don’t want to see opposition, what then is the beauty of democracy? . Better face your life and engage in meaningful and fruitful things , if you have a preferred candidate campaign and canvass vote for your candidate

There are options but once Christians insists they're not voting for Muslim-muslim ticket,
that ticket might draw massive vote from muslims who might see it as religious contest. We must educate them that we equally oppose Christian-Christian ticket

immortalcrown:
You people sound as if BAT and APC are collectively the only option. If you do not want Muslim-Muslim ticket, vote either for Muslim-Christian ticket or for Christian-Muslim ticket. Stop acting as if there are no alternatives. Or, are you indirectly saying your vote must be for APC whether good or bad?

immortalcrown:
You people sound as if BAT and APC are collectively the only option. If you do not want Muslim-Muslim ticket, vote either for Muslim-Christian ticket or for Christian-Muslim ticket. Stop acting as if there are no alternatives. Or, are you indirectly saying your vote must be for APC whether good or bad?

They see themselves, us that is, as powerless people who have no choice, so they powerful play with them.

Smart people should not care about the cat's religion so long as it catches mice.

immortalcrown:
You people sound as if BAT and APC are collectively the only option. If you do not want Muslim-Muslim ticket, vote either for Muslim-Christian ticket or for Christian-Muslim ticket. Stop acting as if there are no alternatives. Or, are you indirectly saying your vote must be for APC whether good or bad?

I don't see how airing an opinion means one is stuck on an issue...

Of course Tinubu is only interested in winning!! What kind of stupid line is that ?!?! so he came this far, with the energy and resources he spent.. Only for him yo lose because he wants to be fair!! Its like u don't know politics or ur jus being emotional

ivandragon:

Preamble

As expected, BAT emerged triumphant at the APC presidential primaries with a margin that left no one in doubt that he was head & shoulders above the other contestants & had done his homework long before the actual primaries.

Three key factors worked in favour of BAT at the APC presidential primaries... first, power rotation. It was agreed that power should move south since the North would have had it for 8 straight years come June, 2023.

Second was the feeling of gratitude from the north on the crucial role played by BAT in the victory of PMB at the 2015 presidential elections & his decision not to rock the boat at the 2019 presidential elections. This gratitude extended to the south west.

Third is money. BAT can comfortably outspend any politician in nigeria today. Even after leaving the government house since 2007, what he had to offer financially, could not be matched...

The Dilemma[/b

Post presidential primaries, the APC has found itself in a tight spot.

Given the multi-religious composition of Nigeria, with Christianity & Islam being the major religions practiced (though most adherents combine this with traditional acts on the low), it would make most sense & appropriateness for the top offices to be shared not just only along geopolitical & ethnic lines, but also along religious lines.

If it is fair for power to come south after eight years in the north, shouldn’t it be also fair for that power to be given to a Christian from the South? & in the event that does not play out, shouldn’t it be reasonable to have a Christian as VP so as to balance the equation?

[b]The Worry

BAT is a strategist & planner (love him or hate him, he is very good at that) but there was something he didn’t factor in... that is PDP going for a Northerner as its presidential flag bearer for the 2023 elections.

Given the unwritten consensus for power shift, it was assumed PDP would toe the line of majority of southerners. It didn’t...

With Atiku in the picture, BAT now needs a strong northerner to counterbalance the threat of Atiku. But doing so would mean picking a Muslim as his running mate since the core north would not tolerate being out of the top two positions.

However, this political move has raised eyebrows in the south, even among those in support of power shift to the south.

The Implications of a Muslim-Muslim Ticket


The obvious implication of a muslim-muslim ticket would be that Muslims would hold on to power for about 24 years straight, all things being equal. PMB – 8 years, BAT – 8 years, another northerner – 8 years...

24 years of Muslim dominance at the top is not good for a multi-religious country like nigeria. It would be made worse if the VPs are Muslims.

Already in Kaduna, the trial run had been done & that is what they want to bring to the national level. Once this is achieved, it becomes a norm & with time, a political policy. This will effectively relegate Christians in nigeria to 2nd class citizens who are allowed only crumbs from the seat of power...

It will also reinforce the lie that Muslims are the clear majority in nigeria & soon, all critical political offices would be effectively held by Muslims... PMB has already set that trend.

Until recently, except the post of VP, the other top 5 succession offices were held by muslims.... president, senate president, speaker, chief justice & attorney General... if APC’s plan flies, then it might be that no Christian would be represented at the highest political offices.

So it can be seen that the ploy to give the impression of Christian minority has been in play for a while...

While it is true that competence & integrity should take precedence over other considerations when it comes to leadership positions, Nigerian politics is heavily influenced by ethnic & religious factors, especially at elections.

Conclusion

The possibility of 24 straight years of Muslim domination is worrisome. Muslims would never allow that if the tables were turned, & would certainly never permit a Christian – Christian ticket.

All the talk about it not being an issue is a ploy to have their way & set a trend that would be hard to overturn in future.

It would seem that BAT is more concerned about winning, than he is about doing what is right, fair & equitable...

If he believes that, in the spirit of fairness, power should come south, then he should also believe in the fairness of balancing religious interests...

Afterall, What is Good for the goose...

Lol!! Stop being a hypocrite and smart by half!! The only reason u keep saying no to Christian-christian candidates, its because, its not currently or can't be a reality.. Hence, u tactically hide behind it

DMerciful:
There are options but once Christians insists they're not voting for Muslim-muslim ticket,
that ticket might draw massive vote from muslims who might see it as religious contest. We must educate them that we equally oppose Christian-Christian ticket

Nope, thats not the reason. I dont really fancy religion in politics but insofar Muslims wont allow christain Christian ticket, we wont accept Muslim Muslim ticket

ItsTutsi:
Lol!! Stop being a hypocrite and smart by half!! The only reason u keep saying no to Christian-christian candidates, its because, its not currently or can't be a reality.. Hence, u tactically hide behind it

Lol

Lol!! Then u shouldn't vote for him, nobody is begging!! U don't fancy religion, but ur against a Muslim-muslim ticket.. Abeg I'm not ur fellow ipob u can fool

DMerciful:
Nope, thats not the reason. I dont really fancy religion in politics but insofar Muslims wont allow christain Christian ticket, we wont accept Muslim Muslim ticket

ItsTutsi:
Of course Tinubu is only interested in winning!! What kind of stupid line is that ?!?! so he came this far, with the energy and resources he spent.. Only for him yo lose because he wants to be fair!! Its like u don't know politics or ur jus being emotional

Stupidity is when an emotionally unstable twa7 speaks from 'its' nether regions simply because an opinion runs contrary to whatever beliefs 'it' holds...

ivandragon:
I don't see how airing an opinion means one is stuck on an issue...

Are you trying to deny what is obvious about the post? See the following:

ivandragon:
The Implications of a Muslim-Muslim Ticket The obvious implication of a muslim-muslim ticket would be that Muslims would hold on to power for about 24 years straight, all things being equal. PMB – 8 years, BAT – 8 years, another northerner – 8 years...

24 years of Muslim dominance at the top is not good for a multi-religious country like nigeria. It would be made worse if the VPs are Muslims.

Conclusion The possibility of 24 straight years of Muslim domination is worrisome. Muslims would never allow that if the tables were turned, & would certainly never permit a Christian – Christian ticket.

All the talk about it not being an issue is a ploy to have their way & set a trend that would be hard to overturn in future.

The quoted sentences clearly show the poster feels stuck on BAT.

immortalcrown:
The poster's thought is clear. You are saying a different thing. See the following:


The quoted sentences clearly show the poster feels stuck on BAT.

So when someone analyzes an issue, then the person is 'stuck' on it?

Seems one cannot air an opinion without someone else looking at it in terms of absolutes...

Tinubu wants to rig the election.

ivandragon:
So when someone analyzes an issue, then the person is 'stuck' on it?
Seems one cannot air an opinion without someone else looking at it in terms of absolutes...

There is no "IF" in any of those sentences I quoted. Those statements are unconditional statements, which mean a declaration. This shows the poster believes BAT has become the next president.

immortalcrown:
There is no "IF" in any of those sentences I quoted. Those statements are unconditional statements, which mean a declaration. This shows the poster believes BAT has become the next president.

Lol.

Well, I don't get how you read or interpret as unconditional statements a write up that clearly uses words like 'possibilities', 'if', but, feel free to arrive at your own 'unconditional statements' and 'declarations'.

ivandragon:
Lol. Well, I don't get how you read or interpret as unconditional statements a write up that clearly uses words like 'possibilities', 'if', but, feel free to arrive at your own 'unconditional statements' and 'declarations'.

The word "possibility" as used in the sentence is clearly understood because of the "24 years" there. The possibility does not point towards who will win or lose in 2023 election. The possibility in the post means that a Northerner might take over after BAT. The poster makes it clear where he says "8 years of BAT, another 8 years of another Northerner".

immortalcrown:
The word "possibility" as used in the sentence is ambiguous because of the "24 years" there. The possibility does not really point towards who will win or lose in 2023 election.

What are you on about?

You are the one saying I didn't use 'if' in the portion you quoted, you have seen it.

You said my statement was unconditional, you have seen I used 'possibilities'.

Now you are saying it is ambiguous & doesn't really point to who will win or lose, which means it could not have been 'unconditional' as you posited, So what are you on about?

What point are you really trying to pass across?

immortalcrown:
The word "possibility" as used in the sentence is clearly understood because of the "24 years" there. The possibility does not point towards who will win or lose in 2023 election. The possibility in the post means that a Northerner might take over after BAT. The poster makes it clear where he says "8 years of BAT, another 8 years of another Northerner".

Yes. That is what life is about. Possibilities. I am certain that you did some research & therefore know about probabilities.

ivandragon:
Yes. That is what life is about. Possibilities. I am certain that you did some research & therefore know about probabilities.

You have indirectly admitted that the post is not a mere analysis but a declaration of belief that BAT has become the next president.

immortalcrown:
You have indirectly admitted that the post is not a mere analysis but a declaration of belief.

Belief in what?

ivandragon:
What are you on about?
You are the one saying I didn't use 'if' in the portion you quoted, you have seen it.
You said my statement was unconditional, you have seen I used 'possibilities'.
Now you are saying it is ambiguous & doesn't really point to who will win or lose, which means it could not have been 'unconditional' as you posited, So what are you on about?
What point are you really trying to pass across?

The word "possibility", as you used it in the sentence, is clearly understood because of the "24 years" there. The possibility does not point towards who will win or lose in 2023 election. The possibility in the post means that a Northerner might take over after BAT. You make it clear where you say "8 years of BAT, another 8 years of another Northerner". The summary of your post is you believe BAT has become the next president. Either you admit your phrasing misrepresents your idea or you admit you believe BAT has automatically become the next president.

ivandragon:
Belief in what?

That BAT is the next president.

immortalcrown:
That BAT is the next president.

Since he is contesting is there a possibility of him winning?

immortalcrown:
The word "possibility", as you used it in the sentence, is clearly understood because of the "24 years" there. The possibility does not point towards who will win or lose in 2023 election. The possibility in the post means that a Northerner might take over after BAT. You make it clear where you say "8 years of BAT, another 8 years of another Northerner". The summary of your post is you believe BAT has become the next president. Either you admit your phrasing misrepresents your idea or you admit you believe BAT has automatically become the next president.

The only misrepresentation here is your view.

You have chosen to view the writeup from the prism of 'unconditionality' and that's fine.

If you don't understand probabilities, that's also fine.

ivandragon:
The only misrepresentation here is your view. You have chosen to view the writeup from the prism of 'unconditionality' and that's fine. If you don't understand probabilities, that's also fine.

You are a big liar. I am judging your post based on your words, not based on my view. If you like, edit the post to protect your ego. The evidence will still be there because many people quoted you. If you are not a liar, which grammatical rule can you use to defend yourself here? Where you use "possibility", you put 24 years. 8 years for Buhari and 8 years for BAT will be 16 years. This clearly shows the word "possibility" is pointing towards who will succeed BAT. If the figure you put is 12 or 16, it will mean the "possibility" refers to who will succeed Buhari. Which logic can you use to deny this my explanation?

ivandragon:

Preamble

As expected, BAT emerged triumphant at the APC presidential primaries with a margin that left no one in doubt that he was head & shoulders above the other contestants & had done his homework long before the actual primaries.

Three key factors worked in favour of BAT at the APC presidential primaries... first, power rotation. It was agreed that power should move south since the North would have had it for 8 straight years come June, 2023.

Second was the feeling of gratitude from the north on the crucial role played by BAT in the victory of PMB at the 2015 presidential elections & his decision not to rock the boat at the 2019 presidential elections. This gratitude extended to the south west.

Third is money. BAT can comfortably outspend any politician in nigeria today. Even after leaving the government house since 2007, what he had to offer financially, could not be matched...

The Dilemma[/b

Post presidential primaries, the APC has found itself in a tight spot.

Given the multi-religious composition of Nigeria, with Christianity & Islam being the major religions practiced (though most adherents combine this with traditional acts on the low), it would make most sense & appropriateness for the top offices to be shared not just only along geopolitical & ethnic lines, but also along religious lines.

If it is fair for power to come south after eight years in the north, shouldn’t it be also fair for that power to be given to a Christian from the South? & in the event that does not play out, shouldn’t it be reasonable to have a Christian as VP so as to balance the equation?

[b]The Worry

BAT is a strategist & planner (love him or hate him, he is very good at that) but there was something he didn’t factor in... that is PDP going for a Northerner as its presidential flag bearer for the 2023 elections.

Given the unwritten consensus for power shift, it was assumed PDP would toe the line of majority of southerners. It didn’t...

With Atiku in the picture, BAT now needs a strong northerner to counterbalance the threat of Atiku. But doing so would mean picking a Muslim as his running mate since the core north would not tolerate being out of the top two positions.

However, this political move has raised eyebrows in the south, even among those in support of power shift to the south.

The Implications of a Muslim-Muslim Ticket


The obvious implication of a muslim-muslim ticket would be that Muslims would hold on to power for about 24 years straight, all things being equal. PMB – 8 years, BAT – 8 years, another northerner – 8 years...

24 years of Muslim dominance at the top is not good for a multi-religious country like nigeria. It would be made worse if the VPs are Muslims.

Already in Kaduna, the trial run had been done & that is what they want to bring to the national level. Once this is achieved, it becomes a norm & with time, a political policy. This will effectively relegate Christians in nigeria to 2nd class citizens who are allowed only crumbs from the seat of power...

It will also reinforce the lie that Muslims are the clear majority in nigeria & soon, all critical political offices would be effectively held by Muslims... PMB has already set that trend.

Until recently, except the post of VP, the other top 5 succession offices were held by muslims.... president, senate president, speaker, chief justice & attorney General... if APC’s plan flies, then it might be that no Christian would be represented at the highest political offices.

So it can be seen that the ploy to give the impression of Christian minority has been in play for a while...

While it is true that competence & integrity should take precedence over other considerations when it comes to leadership positions, Nigerian politics is heavily influenced by ethnic & religious factors, especially at elections.

Conclusion

The possibility of 24 straight years of Muslim domination is worrisome. Muslims would never allow that if the tables were turned, & would certainly never permit a Christian – Christian ticket.

All the talk about it not being an issue is a ploy to have their way & set a trend that would be hard to overturn in future.

It would seem that BAT is more concerned about winning, than he is about doing what is right, fair & equitable...

If he believes that, in the spirit of fairness, power should come south, then he should also believe in the fairness of balancing religious interests...

Afterall, What is Good for the goose...

ivandragon:
Since he is contesting is there a possibility of him winning?

Yes, there is possibility of BAT wining or losing. But your post does not talk about the possibility of BAT wining or losing. Which grammatical rule can you use to defend yourself here? Where you use "possibility", you put 24 years. 8 years for Buhari and 8 years for BAT will be 16 years. This clearly shows the word "possibility" is pointing towards who will succeed BAT. If the figure you put is 12 or 16, it will mean the "possibility" refers to who will succeed Buhari. Which logic can you use to deny this my explanation?

immortalcrown:
Yes, there is possibility of BAT wining or losing. But your post does not talk about the possibility of BAT wining or losing. Which grammatical rule can you use to defend yourself here? Where you use "possibility", you put 24 years. 8 years for Buhari and 8 years for BAT will be 16 years. This clearly shows the word "possibility" is pointing towards who will succeed BAT. If the figure you put is 12 or 16, it will mean the "possibility" refers to who will succeed Buhari. Which logic can you use to deny this my explanation?

Lol. Your explanation has no point. There is no logic in this Your argument.

immortalcrown:
You are a big liar. I am judging your post based on your words, not based on my view. If you like, edit the post to protect your ego. The evidence will still be there because many people quoted you. If you are not a liar, which grammatical rule can you use to defend yourself here? Where you use "possibility", you put 24 years. 8 years for Buhari and 8 years for BAT will be 16 years. This clearly shows the word "possibility" is pointing towards who will succeed BAT. If the figure you put is 12 or 16, it will mean the "possibility" refers to who will succeed Buhari. Which logic can you use to deny this my explanation?

Lie about what? Edit my post because you obviously do not understand probability?

You are just running round in circles & beating about the Bush. I doubt you even understand what point you want to prove. Just want to argue for arguing sake, no sense, no logic, no reason.

Why should I use 12 or 16? Has pmb completed 8? Now who is being unconditional in his view?

If you are offended about the probability of Muslims ruling for 24 years straight, feel free to hold a contrary view, but make sense.