Throwback:
The leaders in the SouthEast have to defend him until his NAZI system takes full grip of the region. Those same leaders would become Fuhrer Kanu's first victims.

lol... Too much of watching man in the high castle...

Well, maybe some people don't know, for any events, protest or rally that you want to do that requires crowd, you can just come to UniversityOf Abuja and your problem is solved, although, we have our prices.

Samuel ArinzeAku Micheal wrote this yesterday evening...

"Serious fights and argument right now at Mega Screen, Gwagwalada, Abuja, crowds are agitating that the man that mobilized them for the welcome rally of president Buhari, carried the � and run!
Are we still asking why crowds went and welcome back the president? It's simple we call it MOBILIZATION (1500 Naira)..."

If you don't know before, now you know, most of the people chanting Sai Baba at Airport yesterday were students from Gwagwalada on contract bases, don't be deceived by what you see.

THE RETURN OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI: AN ESSENTIAL PANACEA LONG OVERDUE.

For more than over a hundred (100) days the ailing President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammudu Buhari embarked on a medical sojourn to London, United Kingdom in search of a treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Prior to the vacation , the President relayed to the National assembly , that he has transmitted powers to his Vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo to coordinate National Affairs ( though most people argued whether it was in acting capacity or as a coordinator, but he did hold sway to act the part in my person opinion though).

Whilst the President was still in London, the polity was overheated with range of National issues, most driven by sentiments and tribalism, which tend to flame the embers of war, and further reenact the second coming of a civil war in Nigeria. The ultimatum given by the Arewa youth forum in the Northern region (which still stands) and the secession in the South east / South south region driven by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, has created a tensed socio political milieu like no other, since the return of democracy sixteen (16) years ago. These two divide mentioned above, went ahead to lead for the calls by other regions demanding independence and willingness to secede also. In lieu of this agitations and mammoth challenges the Nigerian State faces, most scholars and well-meaning individuals, recommended the need for restructuring and introduction of true Federalism as a panacea to this current Nigeria’s quagmire (i also wholesomely support that notion too).

During the Absence of the President, his Vice (though in acting capacity) tried to act the part competently , by preaching unity and condemning hate speeches to the best of his ability, even recently terming hate speeches as an act of terrorism . Even when trying difficultly to hold the country gleefully through the use of intellectualism, the Vice President did indeed still needed the extra influence and cult like aura of the ailing President, thus as to drive deep his position to some quarters of the Nation , because to some, an actor cannot become a military commander in a non-fiction scenario ( because many argued within their regional abode of the ability and inability of the Vice president to wield the hammer as a commander in relations in a situation at requires military action were need be).

On the 19th day of August 2017, i woke up to a delighting and elating press release from the Special Adviser ( SA) on Media to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, who stated that his Principal will be back to the country on the said date , after one hundred and three ( 103) days of Medical Vacation . I limped for joy! the commander- in-chief is back, the man known “ the lion king” in mouth of his cult like followers has returned . For me, it should be considered strongly that the return of Buhari is a good omen, as he is the paramount solution to the ember of disunity being flamed, the wide negative sentiment spreading around and man who would permanently stop the hands of those beating the drums of war.
I for one, want to urge the President to consider this former statement that “the unity of Nigeria is non negotiable, as I believe that Nigeria’s unity is negotiable , with instrumentalities like the urgent need for restructuring to engender true federalism and dunce the heightened tension in the country, as it should be noteworthy that dynamism is the key to societal sustainability.

As a shepherd leading his sheep, the President in his Monday early morning broadcast should reassure the country of his intentions, frame work and modalities to protect lives and properties of his citizens. On a final note, no sane man with a conscience and blood flowing through his veins should wish another death, i have never wished the president death, and no man should, rather we should pray for him to stay alive and fulfill his promises, until whenever the almighty wishes to take him. As I await the President’s media broadcast on Monday, I want to indeed sincerely welcome him back to Nigeria and I pray for him to gather the enormous strength needed to tackle the tedious challenges facing his office and the country in general.

Comrade Humphrey Ukeaja.
source: https://www.soundmindsforum.com/2017/08/19/return-president-muhammadu-buhari-essential-panacea-long-overdue/

In light of recent happenings across the Nigerian polity, it is expedient to provide an informed opinion on the necessity of referendum as a tool for political engagement in Nigeria.

Though there have been ceaseless undercurrents of agitation on the creation of the state of Biafra over the years, there has been in the past few months a resurgence of the campaign, particularly since the incarceration (and subsequent release) of Nnamdi Kanu, a leading member of the Biafran Separatist organization, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Likewise, careless statements made by individuals (elites) and organisations on both sides of the divide on the secession agenda have only served as sparks to re-ignite already heated tensions. The recent call by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum for the Igbos to leave the northern part of Nigeria and return to the East coupled with actions credited to it and harsh response of the offended (The Igbos) shows the level at which the issue has degenerated to.

In our estimation, the recent tensions in the polity require a more innovative response than that which is currently available to the Nigerian citizenry legally and politically. Moreover, the process of constitutional amendment is so arduous that it often times defeats the purpose of expediency in reaction to pressing issues that require urgent attention. This is however, not to imply in any way that weighty matters of national importance should be resolved with microwave solutions.

It should be noted that most developed countries of the world employ referendum as a veritable tool for civil engagement in shaping laws and public policy. A referendum need not be legally binding, but can serve as an advisory instrument to measure the people’s opinion and it is known to be the most acceptable way of measuring people’s opinion on national matters.

The 2016 UK Brexit Referendum, the Turkish Referendum of 2017 on constitutional reforms, as well as the frequent Swiss Referendum held concerning issues ranging from tax matters to questions of immigration, are an illustration of the importance placed on the use of referendum by civilised nations or nations who see their citizenry as major stakeholders with full and equal rights to make known their decision on national matters.

ANALYSIS OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS

The Preamble of the Nigerian Constitution states that;

“We the People of Nigeria,

Having firmly and solemnly resolved to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under God, dedicated to the promotion of inter-African solidarity, world peace, international co-operation and understanding,

And to provide for a Constitution for the purpose of promoting the good government and welfare of all persons in our country, on the principles of freedom, equality and justice, and for the purpose of consolidating the unity of our people

Do hereby make, enact and give to ourselves the following Constitution:”

The implication of the preamble is that there is a consensus of the people of Nigeria to create for themselves a government, that is, to be a self-governing people.

Furthermore, Section 14 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states-

“(1) The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be a State based on the principles of democracy and social justice.

(2) It is hereby, accordingly, declared that:

(a) Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom government through this Constitution derives all its powers and authority;

(b) The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government: and

(c) The participation by the people in their government shall be ensured in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.”

Nigeria is a democratic nation; and sovereignty belongs to the people, and as such all Nigeria citizens of full age should be allowed the opportunity to make direct decisions where necessary on issues of national importance.

Section 17 of the Constitution stipulates that;

(1) The State social order is founded on ideals of Freedom, Equality and Justice.

(2) In furtherance of the social order-

(a) every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law;”

The Electoral Act 2010, Section 2, powers of INEC, states that:

“INEC can conduct referendum on any subject pursuant to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, any other law or an Act of the National Assembly.”

It seems that the “framers” of the Electoral Act have caught up with the times and engaged a more progressive attitude to the issue of referendum. The contradiction is obvious, as the Act presupposes the existence of a provision in the constitution that is, in fact, non-existent. The same progressive attitude should be applied to the ground norm, that is, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Moving closer to the heart of the matter, the right to self-determination is a cardinal and fundamental principle in modern international law. It is jus cogens, that is to say it is a peremptory norm, to be mandatorily followed by member states of the international community.

Article 15 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that, “everyone has a right to a nationality.” As such, it is not out of place or unheard of for a particular people to desire nationhood at a given point in time for whatever reasons they believe are cogent.

LEGAL OPINION

A referendum, as a vote in which everyone of voting age can take part in answering sensitive national questions, thereby guiding policy makers on the direction popular with the people, is a veritable instrument for the promulgation of democracy,- a cardinal principle on which the Nigerian nation is founded on. Engaging the citizen in the political process of decision making gives him a sense of belonging and is a validation of his constitutionally guaranteed right to social justice.

Given the fact that a referendum as a tool could be either legally binding or simply advisory, there should be no fracas as to its implementation. It could simply serve as a means to measure the people’s opinion on a particular issue, which is also essential to good governance, and is crucial to the maintenance of a healthy relationship between the government and the governed. As such provision should be made for the usage of referendum in the political process.

CONCLUSION

In the words of Benjamin Disraeli; Former UK Prime-minister “Change is inevitable in a progressive society. Change is constant.”

The realisation of Biafra is a desire of at least a segment of the Nigerian population. The recent agitations for the same are not mere conjecture. It would be unwise to leave the issue unattended to without a veritable solution to the causative factors.

It should be noted that the use of referendum is not entirely foreign to the Nigerian political system. A referendum was used to decide whether to create a Mid-Western Region from the Old Western Region. A yes vote led to the creation of the Mid-Western Region on August 9th 1963.

The fear among the Nigerian populace in conducting a referendum is understandable, considering it is a measure that has rarely been previously invoked, and there is great uncertainty as to the next course of action in the event of an overwhelming vote to secede.
This should however not be an impediment to the evolution of a political process that is very much due for review. Courage and innovation must be embraced in the country’s political system if Nigeria is to thrive, whether in its current form or in an altered arrangement.

RECOMMENDATION

The National Assembly must as a matter of urgency provide for the instrument of referendum either as an Act or as an amendment in the Nigerian Constitution.

Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. is the Principal Partner the Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. Law Corridor and the Executive Secretary of United Global Resolve for Peace.

https://www.soundmindsforum.com/2017/07/31/referendum-biafra-issue/

2019 show boating

Why is okowa sitting like a cripple in Synagogue church?

Very useful tips.... Thumbs up!

Which way NPF

Senator Michael Jackson

Tinubu at work.... This wahala jare

Why won't Isis start bombing them..... Awon werey oshi

O' connel High school is proud of ya.... FOSA for life!

Kellibae:
Wizkid bought his way through..
We all kno teckno is better and more consisyent recently... only a biased mind will say otherwise.

U sef go n buy yasef an upgraded brain so wouldn't be thinking like this. Biko U need it!

fiizznation:
People never get tired of whining and complaining in this part of the world. I thought some people said the president is dead!!! So why are you crying because a "dead" man spoke in hausa language?


Btw BBC hausa service paid him the courtesy visit, so you don't expect the president to speak any other language aside hausa language.

I think you should be checked upstairs! So na only BBC Hausa fit get access to PMB meanwhile other Nigeria press house no fit get access to PMB? Ahn ahn... Bros use ya brain well!

Religion is an opium of masses, do you know the meaning of Opium? Opium is like a drug that gives you temporary relief. That does not mean that they opium would last forever and the agony would not continue. Do you know some people drink Alcohol because they are sad? But can Alcohol give them permanent joy? No, Never, until the sadness is rid off. Such is Biafra case! GEJ Presidency was an opium, it was also like an alcohol. Even if an Igbo man becomes a president today, tomorrow, another generation would still come and clamour for Biafra. Kanu might not have had all the necessary requirements to start the agitation before, but two years ago, he sees a pure avenue to give a fight. Let Kanu die today, tomorrow, another Kanu will arise. Biafra is like a spirit, you can hide it temporarily, but you cannot kill it.

And there we go again! Support any politician at your own risk!!! Lemme go fry my kpomo jare!

GenBuhari:
Sahara Reporters are the mouthpiece of imperialist America, a CIA outfit with headquarters in New York City US.

The same imperialists that have conspired and poisoned PMB, to be replaced by their stealth imperialist stooge Viper Osinbajo, who they installed in VP position to take over when they remove the president at a time of their choosing.

Of course Sahara Reporters tell obvious truths 75% of the time, but their ultimate role is to massively deceive Africans and make us form false opinions to benefit imperialist skullduggery.

The 25% used to deceive is used after they have used their CIA intelligence information to give some truthful info and gain some confidence and trust by giving relatively unimportant facts that is can be confirmed. Then when they tell us the big lies like they are doing in this story, many will believe. Their job is to sensitise us to help form the opinion that Mr President is gravely ill and is likely to die and that imperialist are trying to save his life.

Wife of the President Aisha was probably used to help imperialists appear to be genuinely treating PMB.

Whilst she visited him they may have allowed his health to improve slightly so she will return and tell us he has improved, giving ( false) impression imperialists are genuinely trying to treat him; but the moment she leaves they would increase their dosage of slow poisoning that would eventually permanently incapacitate him (or worse) to continue as president.

blood of zachariah!!! Kneel down lemme deliver from spirit of zombism!!

Surfboard:


Your ignorance knows no bounds. You'd better dust up your history books and gain knowledge.

hehehe I saw this earlier but Intentionally did not quote the slowpoke kuz I go insult am..... NL for you

kingthreatz:


Im going to mention you and your whole family goes oblivious before you join them en queue. Talking about intellect, you have rather been raining abuses on me like a market whorre i.e smelly mouth, wankster. Why not try and show your IQ is above dullard for once in your life?

e pain the I'd!ot

kingthreatz:


Im going to mention you and your whole family goes oblivious before you join them en queue. Talking about intellect, you have rather been raining abuses on me like a market whorre i.e smelly mouth, wankster. Why not try and show your IQ is above dullard for once in your life?

e pain the I'd!ot.... Say whatever U wanna say it doesn't change the fact you're a dumbo and if u like keep mentioning me all day long I'll understand kuz your zone B mates are fun of doing that. Enjoy your ffuck filled day

kingthreatz:


You must be an absolute shitty-brained cretin. We're talking of opinions and you're talking of mouth odor which doesn't relate in this situation at all.

cunt head b@stard I'll rather argue with an intellect than have a sight or conversation with an irritant like you!.... Please mention me again and go oblivious! Have ffuck filled day wankster

Buhari!!!!!!!!!!! Things will never get normal under this Inferno called government of Bubu

TheBatman:

I swear down, exactly my thoughts

thank goodness you're not from the zone B area of the nation. At least you saw the lies in the story!

IFoundMBuhari:

My brother the story no add up at all...

thank God someone else is seeing what I'm seeing.

kingthreatz:


Who have you rescued in your lifetime

please I would have love to throw banters with you but the things is that your mouth odour is hazardous so kindly freshen up!. Zone B product!

After rescuing almost 1000 people they only recovered 1 Ak 47 rifle with 2 magazines! APC kwontinue, inferno government!!!!

Epositive:
see mouth like foul yansh

'fowl' or 'foul'? SMH

Is having a girl/boy friend a poverty alleviation scheme? I'm not saying giving and collecting by both parties is bad but pegging the standard of your relationship on this aspect is as good as myopic. Trust me when meet ya other half this thing won't matter!

In Nigeria, I have seen "meatpie" stuffed with dices of carrots and potato. It's normal. But to see one with boiled egg... Hay God! That's the height of "innovation." Now I believe Basketmouth, who ate "meatpie" that had beans.

Aregbe the bastard

Edo demon

1. Affairs of the heart by Damian Marley 2. Leaders by Nas and Damian Marley 3. Made in Africa by stephen Marley

Makz:


nice one. I'll rather have You're Not Alone by Owl City

G.O.M.D speaks to me, I don't joke with conscious songs. All tha same thanks