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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Ayoforlifes: 3:41pm On Mar 30, 2023
Massiveglory:
An unconstitutional civilian government is same as a military government.

What is bad is bad and must not be allowed.

The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria is supreme. It is above any person, advice or thoughts.

I believe there is a temporary point we can get to as a nation. Then we do the needful to ensure the right leadership according to constitution takes over.

Take things easy! try and adjust to reality so that you don't get emotionally injured the more when Obi lose in the law court.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by casualobserver: 3:42pm On Mar 30, 2023
people who feel a military govt is better clearly were not alive or too young to understand life during the military era. Anyone who was around during the mmilitary era knows, the worst democracy is better than a military regime.

entitled naive youth, i remmember in the Abacha days when we had to speak in whispers, not knowing whose phone or house is bugged. You don’t give your opinion on issues because you don’t know who has become a govt agent. The person who gave info on Olu Onagoruwa’s son’s whereabouts before he was shot by Abacha was his childhood friend who had dbeen compromised by the secret police.

You are in a democracy and you are complaining!!! Complaining, abusing the govtand govt officials freely , in a military govt you complain or criticize..... you disappear!!! Worse still your friends and family journalists etc will not be able to fight for you or protest out of fear of disappearing ir being on the receiving g end of a bullet themselves. The ability to criticise freely is one of the benefits of democracy.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by ganisucks(f): 3:43pm On Mar 30, 2023
SyrusdeHansome:
That his godfather is 100 times better than the angel u're supporting
His godfather is a weak perennial loser, who doesn't know what his strengths or weaknesses are.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by festaclanre: 3:43pm On Mar 30, 2023
Peterobiisathie:
How I wish Pandoras can reason like human being
how many of them witnessed military era? They ate just hearing it.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Godwin4444: 3:45pm On Mar 30, 2023
danhans:
Military is better than all this rubbish
hope u know there’s no election in military government n whatever they say is the final

Hope u know a Fulani man can b military administrator in your state n soldiers can rape your sisters at will

I believe u haven’t heard of d line “unknown soldier “ before?

Soldiers will remove their name tag n cover their face n do worst things even in military uniform, u report them at d barracks n they ask u for their names

Once u are unable to provide it e don b for u

Even if u give a perfect description of d soldiers n their activities the will tell u they are unknown soldiers n the following day they will b transferred out of that state n u dare not say anything

Go n read about dele giwa

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by omonnakoda: 3:46pm On Mar 30, 2023
Amotolongbo:
These Gen Z pikins who were born and started knowing their left from right when Obasanjo started wearing “Agbada” to rule Nigeria won’t understand what a military dictatorship is.

A simple analogy for them to understand, can they just imagine rtd General Muhammad Buhari ruling Nigeria with no opposition at all and having the absolute power to ban social media, kill anyone without trial, install sole administrators in each state and be whipped by security men on the road for not obeying rules and order.

People who witnessed Buhari’s military regime can testify to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XtkbruUslw
This is Fela talking 40 years ago
What has changed?
The video has footage of Biafra war

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by timefarm(m): 3:46pm On Mar 30, 2023
Ashez:

My thoughts exactly, you steal a mandate that doesn't belong to you through democracy, and yet expect people to accept you, does it make sense at all Reno na the biggest fool of all times
You are more foolish than him.
Do you even know what a military rule is.

You dont. Ask your parents to tell you.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by danielo100: 3:47pm On Mar 30, 2023
noi be lie grin grin grin grin grin
ganisucks:


This one, and his godfather, Jonathan, are just confused and frustrated.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by omohayek: 3:48pm On Mar 30, 2023
To argue for military rule because of a single lost election is to betray that one's supposed commitment to democracy and the rule of law was never more than skin deep. If you only believe in democracy when it goes your way, then you don't really believe in democracy at all.

Many of us have been saying since the beginning of Obi's campaign that his "movement" was nothing but a vehicle for authoritarian tribalists, but apologists would always come forward to excuse the blatant intolerance and contempt for differing opinions shown by "Obidients" as merely a matter of moral outrage and a zeal for more accountable government. How does one reconcile such excuses with the current open appeals for the military to violently overthrow Nigerian democracy? Let's face facts, this is what most of the "Obidients" (other than a few deluded idealists in Lagos) have always been about - strongman rule in service of an ethnic-supremacist agenda.

For all the flaws of old-school politicians like Atiku and Tinubu, at least they are able to tolerate dissent and mockery without retaliating, which is more than could ever be said for Peter Obi's movement even now, when they are far from the levers of power, let alone if they should ever manage to seize power through violence. We would probably be facing the an African version of fascism if that scary day were ever to come about, complete with a "master race" whose views and well-being would be the only ones which counted.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by hohafrank(m): 3:50pm On Mar 30, 2023
Stealing someone else mandate is worse than military dictatorship.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Miles300: 3:50pm On Mar 30, 2023
The only differences is freedom of expression which u can't get in a military regime but even the military regime in Nigeria we enjoyed much more security than these so called useless democracy of Nigeria that is mere with impunity and abject corruption

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Jewman4you: 3:53pm On Mar 30, 2023
This is the scam that they've always preached when ever they commit their electoral fraud. There's no democracy in Nigerian, let's be frank. What we have is confused and fraudulent system of government. Since we the people don't appreciate democracy, its better we experience military rule once again. Maybe, then we'll appreciate actual demand.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by longayink: 3:53pm On Mar 30, 2023
APC operatives heard the devilish plots of Kashim Shettima against the Igbo in a conversation with one Kunle.
That must have made APC operatives choose Shettima as next president of Nigeria using aged Tinubu as front. The resistance to APC now by saner Nigerians is more on the prospect of Shettima ontop of affairs of Nigeria, not just against Bola Tinubu's fraudulent emergence as president -elect.

How can a crude person like Shettima be made to steer Nigeria?

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by dsenator: 3:53pm On Mar 30, 2023
Because the western countries are practicing democracy and are enjoying the benefits does not mean that is the best type of government for us in Nigeria too.
Can someone name the benefits we have recorded from this our latest so called democracy since 1999 ?
Is it debatable that the number 1 problem in Nigeria as we are talking right now is corruption? A country with both corrupt law enforcement agencies and the judiciary no matter any type of government she practices can never be successful. Does this loud mouth guy wants to tell me that the the unending loot of Abacha they're still returning till today is as massive as that of Dieziani during the Jonathan's government? Many of the good bridges and solid structures we still have standing till today were built by the military governments. In the US where I reside, our congress guys are accessible to the public and their activities in their chambers are closely monitored by the electorates and the consistent development we experience here is a testimony to that effect.
Even with the insane sums of money our government officials are earning in Nigeria, can we name their achievements as our representatives at least since 1999 ?
Can someone wake Omokri up from his sleep and let him realize that especially this current government is just a little different from a military government, the major difference is that this government can not even live up to the basic expectations of a true government .
Indiscipline is the order of the day in Nigeria from the leadership to the followers hip and that is one thing that the military will never tolerate. Bandiitry Fulani herdsmen unleashing terror on farmers, idnapping and even agberoism would never have existed with the worst of a military government in Nigeria.
Last but not least, the worst of any military government would have conducted a better election than the sham that was conducted under this highly prized democratic government.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Lifewasgood: 3:55pm On Mar 30, 2023
Amotolongbo:

A simple analogy for them to understand, can they just imagine rtd General Muhammad Buhari ruling Nigeria with no opposition at all and having the absolute power to ban social media, kill anyone without trial, install sole administrators in each state and be whipped by security men on the road for not obeying rules and order.

People who witnessed Buhari’s military regime can testify to this.
Military dictators are old school. The new crop of civilian dictators are worse just maybe less killing but if you oppose them you are lost and your family won't know what happened to you. Presidents of Uganda, China, Russia, Isreal, Tunisia are some examples of civilian dictators hiding under democracy and communism always altering the constitution to keep them in power for decades.

From the body language of Tinubu's camp, there will be a heavy crackdown on dissent. Many activist and social media commentators go run to exile.
Exciting days ahead! Nigeria go bette
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by NECO1998: 3:56pm On Mar 30, 2023
Lie!
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by omohayek: 3:56pm On Mar 30, 2023
hohafrank:
Stealing someone else mandate is worse than military dictatorship.
What is a military dictatorship other than the theft of everybody's mandate? Just come out and admit that you're like that woman in the Biblical parable who would rather saw the baby in half than see it adopted by someone else.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Maize247(f): 3:57pm On Mar 30, 2023
Even if there is going to be an interim government, Tinubu will still head whether the children of hate like it or not

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Tingotoe: 4:00pm On Mar 30, 2023
EgunMogaji2:
I’ll always prefer a military regime for Nigeria.
That's because you're younger than 30. Those of us who lived through many military regimes know better

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by EgunMogaji2: 4:04pm On Mar 30, 2023
Tingotoe:
That's because you're younger than 30. Those of us who lived through many military regimes know better

You’re a funny person cheesy
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by longayink: 4:05pm On Mar 30, 2023
bjdon:
Only those under 40 will be calling for the Armed Forces to take over. It shows gross ignorance of our history.

Do you think things like End SARS would be acceptable under a militray govt? My advice to you the youths is to go and read history and see how the militray delt with Fela, Gani, Dele Giwa, the Anti-SAP riots, June 12 riots... go and read about all those events in our history and then ask yourself if that is really what you want.

I was, and remain passionatly anti Tinuub, but I'll happly see Tinubu as President with all his faults and imperfections, than any military person.

A Tinubu presidency shall make even an unborn child in Nigeria become corrupt and mischievous.
Nigeria's lopsided and dysfunctional political structure and governance systems were created by soldiers.
Nigeria's Constitution was supervised by soldiers.
No civilian government can restructure the political structure and governance system, no civilian government can rewrite the most contested and vexed chapters of Nigeria's Constitution. The constitution was not even subjected to popular referendum.
Only military dictatorship can change these for good or for worse.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Coronavirus1: 4:10pm On Mar 30, 2023
A stolen mandate is worse than the best democracy

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Odebayo4010(m): 4:10pm On Mar 30, 2023
Military Government pay vulnerable People but Affected Reach People because everything will be monitored,there will be no extravagant life which Reach people live
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Inosky(m): 4:21pm On Mar 30, 2023
Judiciary should be fast to finalize the court case before May-29th or Buhari should continue ruling until case is finalized. We don't want an interim government either, all we want is a true democratic election in our country not a clear selection process quoted as election.

It's unheard of a drug dealer will enter into the seat of president through the INEC chairman door against the will of the people of the country.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by orisa37: 4:21pm On Mar 30, 2023
COOOOOORECT.
THE ONLY REASON WHY BUHARI IS BETTER THAN ABACHA WAS.
ABACHA INCARCERATED OBASANJO UNDER MARSHALL LAW. BUHARI WOULD BE MAD TO TRY THAT IN A CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by bjdon: 4:23pm On Mar 30, 2023
longayink:


A Tinubu presidency shall make even an unborn child in Nigeria become corrupt and mischievous.
Nigeria's lopsided and dysfunctional political structure and governance systems were created by soldiers.
Nigeria's Constitution was supervised by soldiers.
No civilian government can restructure the political structure and governance system, no civilian government can rewrite the most contested and vexed chapters of Nigeria's Constitution. The constitution was not even subjected to popular referendum.
Only military dictatorship can change these for good or for worse.
Change takes time. Already we can see the start of restructuring. States now have the right to generate their own electricity for example. We need to keep moving forward.
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by BJanta: 4:23pm On Mar 30, 2023
Peterobiisathie:
How I wish Pandoras can reason like human being


They are natural anarchists. Remember the civil war they started. Remember Bakassi boys ,now you know what they are doing with IPOB ,ESN and UGM wasting their own race. And their elders are not exempt. Can you imagine Ekwesiluze Obi calling for the cancellation of the election just because an Iboman? Yorubas and Hausas have lost election before, nobody called for any cancellation.

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by SyrusdeHansome(m): 4:23pm On Mar 30, 2023
ganisucks:

His godfather is a weak perennial loser, who doesn't know what his strengths or weaknesses are.
Do u really know the meaning of the word, "perennial"? A perennial loser that rose frm being a common lecturer to the office of the governor ,vice president nd president for 6 yrs. The day ur perennial successful angel achieves that i promise to worship u
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by chiefolododo(m): 4:25pm On Mar 30, 2023
I tell you, democracy is overhyped
Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Segzy19: 4:29pm On Mar 30, 2023
The Gen Zs and others calling for military govt are daft and foolish. Those kids born in the 90s and 2000s... They lack wisdom so much.... Democracy allows for change of govt every 4 years but a military man can come and not leave power in 10 years. He ends up oppressing anyone that challenges him...

That will never happen in this country again.
Tinubu will do this first four years and if he still has move grace he will do another term.... Anyone who doesn't want it can go on exile or jump into the lagoon

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Babathanks(m): 4:31pm On Mar 30, 2023
phorget:
Military dictator only need to make a decree and things will be done appropriately, Nigeria has bastardized democracy to the point of making military dictatorship so appealing.
Why should the president has to go through the house of reps and senators(all these ones will be expecting bribes before signing their approval). I would rather have a military dictatorship who doesn't need anybody's approval before acting than Nigeria democratic rule that is all about who can embezzle the more.
Do you know that it is the Fulani military that will be incharge, there first decree is to decree Ruga to all the 36 state for Fulani to settle, every indegenous state will be wrestling with Fulani cos of Ruga. I pray your hatred towards tinubu will not blind you to see the full picture

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Re: An Imperfect Democracy Is Better Than A Perfect Military Dictatorship - Omokri by Farfalla(f): 4:33pm On Mar 30, 2023
Democracy is overrated.

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