Sam_Ikenna:

I've read the CBN extra roles on the site you sent. However, what Sanusi did was unprecedented in the history of this Nation. I would want you to pls find me any CBN gov that has come close to what Sanusi just did. Mind you, I'm not interested in who receives the money, it could be Igbos, Yorubas, or Ijaws, you never know so thats not my main problem. My problem with what Sanusi did is that he has set an unhealthy precedent for successive govs. He just shown that CBN gov is another money maker. Guess what? the next gov that goes in there better match Sanusi's offer else his people will disown him. In fact, any section of the nation that goes thru difficult time might as well shun their govs/reps/senators and look up to CBN because thats where the real thing is.

I assume he knows hes not going to be selected for second tenure so hes trying to do all he can for his people now. I've never criticized SLS since he was chosen eventhough I've seen him as too pushy and somewhat arrogant. He knows Nigeria is on a thin ice in terms of ethnic, religious, and regional relations yet he carries on like this country was some sort of kingdom or Emirate. With all his wisdom and intelligence he lacks the decorum and simple common sense needed for his office. He always jump on any chance to lecture us on politics, ethnic and regional issues, things you'll expect someone in his position to refrain from. How many times have you read Bernanke's Bosom for tat online posts? In fact let me not use The US, lets come home and check past CBN govs and see how they related with fellow Nigerians. When Soludo was there did you see him second guess OBJ or go on attack mode?

Sanusi does not know how to do his job in the quietness of his office. He enjoys going into verbal or written trench war with people, he enjoys poking the boundaries of religious and ethnic relations, and he has a big mouth that is ever ready to say something about other people. Someone in his capacity should be adept in masking his feelings, allegiance and/or alliance. Even when he knows what to do to spook other folks he goes right ahead to do it without minding the kind of wrong message it sends to other sections of this country. I guess hes happy now because anywhere we here a loud slam from now on he better be ready with a cheque.

pcicero:

Now, I know there are many mumus in the house. I will start with the buffon who asserted that Sanusi's donation was on the strenght of Kano belonging to the opposition party.
Rabiu kwankwaso was elected in 1999 under PDP as the governor of Kano State. He lost his re-election bid in 2003 to Shekarau of ANPP who had two terms till 2011.
Kwankwaso as a PDP member was a former Minister of Defence during Obasanjo's regime (after he lost his re-election bid).
He was elected in April 2011 as the governor of Kano State.

@sheyguy,
I'll tell you this, I grew up under a muslim. My grandmother (whom I adore) is a muslim. I have many muslims in my family and as friends. Though a christian, but I have never for once felt uncomfortable with their religious belief.
Sanusi is a bigot, I have seen through that man. His hatred for other religions is as profound as his hatred for other tribes. Hate him or love him, Fani Kayode said this much.

Some posers for you:

What was Sanusi's comment on the Christmas Day bombings?

Has Sanusi ever donated any sum to other bomb victims (Jos, Madalla, Maiduguri, Yobe etc.)?

Have more people not suffered in these other places than Kano (In terms of total numbers of casualties) ?.

Has Sanusi ever condemned Boko Haram in any capacity (either as a Kano Prince or as CBN governor)?.

Did Sanusi not say that Boko Haram is as a result of inequal distribution of wealth (Does that mean every other aggrieved people should resort to bombings)?

Please, stop defending this guy!

ndu_chucks:

@Sam_Ikenna, Do not allow your prejudice to negatively affect your objectivity here. There is nothing unprecedented about providing a grant to Kano State to assist victims of this terrible terrorist act. Here are some other grants provided by CBN for your information. You may want to petition NASS to revisit the CBN act, if you are troubled by the discretion possessed by the board which approves these grants. Sanusi does not have dictatorial authority at the CBN.

[list]
[li]Internet Connectivity Project (Nsukka) N37million[/li]
[li]Construction of Health Centre Building (Benin) N37million[/li]
[li]Completion of graduate school building (Calabar) N15million[/li]
[li]Construction of a 1,200-seater Science Lecture Theatre (Ibadan) N30million[/li]
[/list]

Other Financial Aid

The Bank is also involved in several other community development initiatives across the country. The Bank in 2002 built two Police Posts for the Nigerian Police Force at Satellite Town, Lagos at the cost over[b] N18 million[/b].

The sum of N6m was donated to FCT in 2006 for Advocacy and Publicity of FCT Reforms.

Rehabilitation of borehole project at the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre, Mangu, Jos, at the cost of N460,000.00 and commissioned in May, 2006

e.t.c

Sam_Ikenna:

Anyway, if its true that CBN has laws that allow it disburse funds as it deems fit then we are in a bigger mess than I thought. It means every aspect of our government is a sink hole.

Okija_juju:

Ohaneze, Massob and Biafran Zionist Movement, all one and the same thing.

Tactics of choice amongst them - Play the victim and cry for sympathy.

If SLS had donated that money to the victims of Aguleri and Umuleri conflict, would we be hearing this their noise?!

Anyways, I just spoke with SLS last night and the one thing he said and I qoute; "If anyone feels I have contravened the laws of the Federal republic, they can sue me. I am not immune to prosecution and I am not above the Law".

Okija_juju:

Ohaneze, Massob and Biafran Zionist Movement, all one and the same thing.

Tactics of choice amongst them - Play the victim and cry for sympathy.

If SLS had donated that money to the victims of Aguleri and Umuleri conflict, would we be hearing this their noise?!

Anyways, I just spoke with SLS last night and the one thing he said and I qoute; "If anyone feels I have contravened the laws of the Federal republic, they can sue me. I am not immune to prosecution and I am not above the Law".

ekwy nwa:


Okija go back to bed and complete that your malaria induced dream

Posted by: Sam_Ikenna 
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Negro how did you get Biafra into this?

In one of my responses to Ndu I wrote that recently SLS tied 13 derivation to Boko Haram, something every decent man in Lower Nigeria was shocked to hear - in essence hes saying that the bombing will not stop unless we revert to old derivation. Also in the past hes had something to say about different ethnic groups in Nigeria and most of us have remained calm because what we want is good job at CBN and as long as hes doing it we don't mind his utterances that much. Now its beginning to look like we need to focus more on this guy.

Negro - on the Biafra thing, I think we have a right to express our love or hate for this country. We fought a war with Nigeria and lost thats why we're back in this sinking ship. We didnt come back on our own accord, remember that! If you think what we're doing is anti Nigeria then excise us out just as you forced us in, you have the powers- dont you?  Use it! On how we should expect to be treated, can you for one second swap positions with me and ask yourself that question. Nigeria didnt buy Igboland, Igbos owns Igboland so if we offend you that much then you know what to do. I didnt see Biafran flag in South West so pls dont cry more than Lugard.

I expect you to give other people the space to express their love or hate for their land given that you are an avowed Yoruba nationalist. Guess what? I dont begrudge you when you profess love for your land and you should reciprocate that. Bringing in Biafra into this convo and even linking it with whats taking place in London and why we should not expect good treatment from Nigeria is a low blow.

Nothing in this world is permanent. That Nigeria is fair to you today and unfair to me does not mean it cant be unfair to you tomorrow. "Things change" is a song by Barry white, and you sure know they change buddy. China use freak out at the sight of Japs but today the Japs are spooked by every move of the Chinese so my brother let go your ill feelings towards Biafra and her people for no one knows how tomorrow will end.   

Sam_Ikenna:

Are you saying I do have a right to display my love or hate for this country? If I do then I dont see why Biafran flag should be outlawed. Like you said Biafra is part of our history and we embrace it thats why our flag should not be an issue for Nigeria. My people say that you cant beat a child and hold his tears, Nigeria did the beating and its our right to produce the tears as we deem fit. June 12 and Awo presidency do not even come a million miles close to what befell our people. Anyway, I do not want to derail the thread so let bury the subject.

Thanx anyway for your response.