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Lol. Agbadorians will keep posturing online about how their lord is a political tin-god but in reality, the tin-god is jittery and panicky and is sending emissaries after emissaries to beg the North. Tinubu should step down for Obi. He's usurping the turn of the Southeast in the power rotation.

Atiku will not step down for anybody. You can go do your worst. You are scared of a party primary but you want to defeat Tinubu at the polls? Did you sign any pact with Atiku or the ADC on power rotation? Were they no Southern candidates on the ballot in 2015 and 2019? Wike was ready to become Atiku's Vice in 2023 despite 8 years of Buhari until he lost out. Don't confuse a political party's internal arrangements with another's. Wike has asked Abure to free the LP for Obi, he's welcome to contest under their banner.

Svoboda:
El rufais innate strength is his persuasiveness. This was why Tinubu used him to persuade Buhari to rethink his decision not to contest in 2013. The same reason that compelled Tinubu to use him again to successfully sell his candidacy to the north. In this case, he has begun a silent but effective mobilization against this government in his usual persuasive style. Those who made Tinubu to turn his back on elrufai despite putting his body on the line for him haven't done the president any favours. Who has also observed a conspiratorial kind of silence resonating across the north even among Tinubus appointees in the midst of allegations of cronyism and nepotism against the govt?

That was a rookie mistake from a so-called master strategist. That singular move eroded all Tinubu's credibility in the eyes of Northerners. Northerners put a huge premium on keeping one's words. It's that concept of "Amana" (trust) that made them vote for Tinubu in 2023 against their son, Atiku. Tinubu has broken that trust.

Amotolongbo:
Following El Rufai’s advice is like taking directives from Boko Haram leader.

I know that Tinubu isn’t doing well, I’m ready to vote against him with a better candidate (not Obi or Atiku cos they are not better).

But Northerners followed Elrufai's advise and voted Tinubu in 2023 giving him 5.6m votes. Elrufai made Tinubu president and he will unmake him. You just wait and see. There's no single reputable Northerner campaigning for Tinubu in the North as at today. Lessons will be learnt.

kedeojo:
You are just crying. Tinubu will still win. Let the north don't give Tinubu upto 50% vote and see power staying in the south after 20231. You guys are joking with political god. Tinubu no be Jonathan.

Your political god lost Lagos and Osun and only won because he got 5.6m votes from the North. You all keep boasting online but your political god is sending emissaries after emissaries to beg and pacify the North. That's practically what the thread is about, Tinubu sending Gbajabiamila to beg Northern stakeholders. You can continue to worship your Southwestern tin-god anyways.

helinues:
When we said Peter Obi is also a co owner of the demolished Next foods building, his supporters are as usual arguing blindly. Why has Peter Obi been talking this particular building demolition personal.

The case is now even with the government, it's public case. Citizens vs Citizens, a court made judgement based on the evidence available today, because the judgement did not favour Peter Obi, he has been crying foul since.

And this is someone who is aspiring to be a Nigeria president disgracing himself in a thuggish manner. Would he even respect the court order as the president?

Don't worry. Tinubu will not be president forever. We are happy and taking note of the precedence that is being set and supported by all of you from the SW. Why does it matter even if Peter Obi is the sole owner of the business? The first action of the next president will be to declare an indefinite state of emergency in Lagos.

This is what will be done to Obi even if he runs solo outside of the coalition. He would be bamboozled, intimidated and rigged out and his online Obidients like Aisha Yesufu and Co will only protest with twitter hashtags and All Eyes on the Judiciary slogans. They are only interested in handling and misappropriating campaign funds.

In 2 electoral cycles in Rivers, Wike and Tinubu connived using Magnus Abe and the courts to make sure that APC didn't field a candidate in the gubernatorial elections. Tinubu began to plan long in advance to ensure that his anticipated opponents for the APC ticket, Amaechi and others, do not have a foothold in their states. It was clearly an anti-party move. The duo are now attempting to replicate the same strategy at the national level to enable Tinubu run unopposed but it's a dangerous move.

DeepSight:
The use of the word "MUST" repeatedly shows that you are a dictator and not a democrat.

Why do you engage those handles? Those are Tinubu supporters disguising as Obidients online. It's a new strategy they've been told to adopt as a fallout of their digital summit.

False equivalence. Assuming but not conceding that Buhari was skewed to Northerners, why not also assume that Tinubu is justifiably skewed to Southerners? You aggregate the 3 regions of the North under "Northerners" but want to separate the 3 regions of the South into Southeast, Southsouth and Southwest? That is dishonest. The North is very diverse, spanning several tribes from Fulani to Kanuri to Berom to Nupe to Igala. Tinubu is only focused on ethnic Yorubas. Big difference.

Op, is there a credible source on the resignation? The problem emanated when the news first filtered in from The Signal that he flew some opposition leaders in a private jet to an elaborate retreat in Kigali. Tinubu is scared-stiff of opposition and is working tooth and nail to starve them of funds. Follow this thread to learn. It's tied to one Bashir Haske and one Prince Eludoyin.

https://www.nairaland.com/8483011/tinubu-puts-loyal-ally-deep

They are already at work. They have an active WhatsApp group where they are told what to post and use multiple devices to increase their Likes on Nairaland and other social media. It's a carefully created sy-ops.

Sharpsharp00123:
My own is that if d coalition can't give obi ticket then everything should scatter


Obi or nothing

Why do you Tinubu supporters keep making this comment everywhere? Clearly, it's borne out of fear. Is this the new strategy they told you all to adopt at your APC digital summit?

Sharpsharp00123:
don't panic

It's Atiku n amaechi that will fly d ticket, but Tinubu go still win them

Why do you Tinubu supporters keep making this comment everywhere? Clearly, it's borne out of fear. Is this the new strategy they told you all to adopt at your APC digital summit?

Tinubu has sent all his ministers and political appointees to begin lobbying the North and the elections are still 2 years away. Why not just focus on good governance. Later, Agbadorians will invade the thread to tell you that Tinubu isn't scared. When is the next governor decamping to the APC? We hear Pastor Umo Eno and Governor Sheriff are not finding it easy with their people.

This one is pandering to become Tinubu's Vice so bad. Since he admits he has failed, he shouldn't bother seeking reelection in 2027.

Kewekubosineh:
Thanks for the breakdown. It's eye opener.

It's an indication southwest holds 95% of the jobs and southeast and South South 5%.

We are now wiser.

Let them come and shout southern solidarity again when their region carry the spoils.

It goes deeper than that. He's not only skewed in projects, even in appointments within government agencies. Here's the list of CBN directors appointed earlier this year. There were at least 9 Yorubas out of 15 directors. This is no way to run a country.

Op, source? Is this another "voluntary resignation" like Ganduje's? Are we living in a simulation? Nigeria is in deep problem.

Aftermath of meeting with Wike. A carefully choreographed drama perfectly set up to lure in and entrap Peter Obi. Wike is really running unreal shifts with his moves.

Federal government is quick to celebrate vague growth projections from the IMF but become sulky when appraised by the US Mission that are actually domiciled in the country and hence, on ground.

Softmirror:
There is no ropping any where. Absolutely none. Infact all these criticism are working very well in Tinubu's favor.

Yes. It's helping to rally the entire South behind him right? Southern Solidarity.

SUBSTANTIVE MINISTERS BY REGIONS.
(1.) SOUTHWEST.
1. Petroleum
2. Interior
3. Education
4. Communication
5. Trade and Investment
6. Solid Minerals
7. Blue Economy
8. Finance
9. Youth Development
10. Power.
11. ⁠Customs
12. ⁠DG FAAN
13. ⁠Army
14. ⁠IGP
15. ⁠Immigration
16. DSS
17. EFCC
18. NYSC
19. CJN
20. FIRS
Total 20

(2) SOUTH SOUTH
1. Aviation
2. FCT
3. Regional Development
Total: 3

(3) SOUTHEAST
1. Works
2. Science and Technology
Total: 2.

Southern Solidarity indeed!!!

Shimbo96:
I don't know when Tinubu turn to UMAHI... Why can't you face the MINISTER? LOLZ, we know their game...

Really? So the Ministry of Works is now an independent position right? Who appointed Umahi? Anything to absolve your Man Friday.

Tinubu and Umahi had no business revoking that road project from Julius Berger just to re-award it to an obscure company called Infiouest that nobody had ever heard of for almost the same cost. That road is one of the 3 legacy projects of Buhari. The other two being the Second Niger Bridge and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Buhari prioritised completing the other two located outside of his region. Tinubu fumbling with that road is the biggest betrayal to Buhari and to the North, given its strategic importance.

Softmirror:
The latest news is that he has resigned. That is the news flying around.

I hope you're proud if the gestapo style with which your man Friday is running this country. We were also told that Ganduje was also forced to resign under duress.

Asides the impropriety and dictatorial conduct of the Niger State governor in unilaterally closing down a radio station, there is a brewing crisis and powerplay between the Information Minister and the governor. APC will inevitably implode before 2027.

SatoshiX:
You lots will learn that Nigeria does not belongs to the North alone. Do you know how many billions of naira that the FG have spent fighting the boko haram and banditry? If you want more developments talk to your people to end the religious induced insecurity in your region.

Okay, never mind the North. Show us what Tinubu has done that is of equivalent value in the Southeast or Southsouth, afterall, you all scream Southern solidarity. Also show us the percentage appointments to other regions of the South outside the Southwest. Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop.

SUBSTANTIVE MINISTERS BY REGIONS.
(1.) SOUTHWEST.
1. Petroleum
2. Interior
3. Education
4. Communication
5. Trade and Investment
6. Solid Minerals
7. Blue Economy
8. Finance
9. Youth Development
10. Power.
11. ⁠Customs
12. ⁠DG FAAN
13. ⁠Army
14. ⁠IGP
15. ⁠Immigration
16. DSS
17. EFCC
18. NYSC
19. CJN
20. FIRS
Total 20

(2) SOUTH SOUTH
1. Aviation
2. FCT
3. Regional Development
Total: 3

(3) SOUTHEAST
1. Works
2. Science and Technology
Total: 2.

Southern Solidarity indeed!!!

benardtotti:
During his presidency, Muhammadu Buhari's administration undertook and commissioned several projects in his home state of Katsina. These projects often involved partnerships between the federal government and the state government under Governor Aminu Masari.
Key projects and initiatives include:
* Infrastructure:
* Kano-Maradi Rail Line: A significant railway project connecting Kano to Maradi in the Niger Republic, passing through Daura, Katsina, and Jibiya.
* Roads: Numerous road projects were commissioned, including the rehabilitation and construction of roads in various parts of the state, such as the Sandamu-Baure-Babban Mutum Road and the Gurjiya-Karkarku Road in the Daura zone.
* Underpasses and Flyovers: In the state capital, projects like the Kofar Kaura and Kofar Kwaya underpasses were commissioned to ease traffic and boost socio-economic activities.
* Education:
* Institutions of Higher Learning: The establishment of new federal institutions in Daura, including the Federal University of Transportation and the Federal Polytechnic.
* Other educational projects: These included the commissioning of schools and intervention projects in existing institutions, such as the Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute, the Muhammadu Buhari Model School, and a School for People with Special Needs.
* Health:
* Hospital Upgrades and Construction: The administration was involved in the rehabilitation and upgrade of general hospitals in Katsina, Funtua, and Daura.
* New Facilities: This includes the construction of new healthcare facilities like the Air Force Reference Hospital, Women and Children Hospital, and a 50-bed maternity center at the Daura General Hospital.
* Other Projects:
* Water Supply: Projects such as the Kofar Kaura Water Works were commissioned to improve water availability.
* Economic Projects: The president also commissioned projects like the Darma Rice Mill, a 400-tons per day capacity facility, aimed at boosting local agriculture and economy.
Guess what? Not a single northerner complained when buhari did all these for katsina and the north .

Nice lifting from Google except that more than half of the projects you listed above were done by the katsina State government. Now show us federal projects in the North embarked upon by Tinubu that are equivalent to the following projects completed by Buhari in the Southwest both in terms of scale and economic importance.

Lagos-Ibadan Railway
Lekki Deep Seaport
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Lagos Badagry Apapa Road
Brand new International Airport Terminal
Etc.

I'll wait.

https://von.gov.ng/governor-masari-commissions-first-flyover-in-katsina-state/

Truer words have never been spoken. On the flip side, Tinubu and his erstwhile APC allies in Kano state appear to be at each other's jugular lately. Tinubu is struggling to prove to Kwankwaso that he's done with Ganduje all in a bid to get him to decamp. Gawuna, APC's gubernatorial candidate in 2023 just got relieved of his federal appointment while Tinubu keeps holding publicised meetings with allies of Kwankwaso like Abdulmuminu Jubrin. Clearly, Tinubu is desperate.

https://dailytrust.com/tinubu-removes-gawuna-as-buk-governing-council-chairman-names-replacement/

ponishah:
The ADC coalition is a selfish trick by Atiku take the presidential ticket of the coalition and ride on the glory of Obi.
But Obi has seen that.
If Atiku tricks his way to ADC presidential candidacy, he will lose the presidential election woefully. No southern state will vite for Atiku this time. If Atiku runs and Obi runs too, tinubu will have an easy ride.

Coalition can not succeeded without fielding as their sole presidential candidate.
Atiku should play the role of an elder statesman, back Obi then watch as tinubu will face unprecedented defeat. I swear.

What glory of Obi? Obi came third and I just told you he's set to get less votes in 2027 and he would also be rigged out in the South. In contrast, Atiku came second with 6.9m votes when Northerners largely splitted their votes by giving Tinubu 5.6m votes and Kwankwaso 1.4m votes. The dynamics are now different and most Northerners who voted Tinubu will now vote Atiku. Can Obi improve upon his 2023 margin? If so, tell us where the new votes will be coming from. If the Southeast just want to prove a point, then they should unanimously back Obi but if they really want to play the long game, then they know what to do. Sometimes, stooping to conquer is a political strategy on its own. Tinubu and the Southwest did that in 2015.

The APC has only one tool in its toolbox. Pay people to cause rancour in every political party. It's becoming boring. The master strategist may be overrated afterall. There will be opposition in 2027 whether the undemocratic fearful government likes it or not.

Tinubu just approved another 712 billion naira for renovation of an airport terminal in Lagos out of a 900 billion naira allocation for airports in the entire country but yet Yorubas feel Lagos is solely for Yorubas. Don't forget the 15 trillion naira coastal road that federal loans are being acquired for. There's a 2 billion dollar loan earmarked for the Lagos Greenline project in the recent 23 billion dollar approval. These loans will be serviced by taxes from all Nigerians irrespective of state of origin. When you concentrate a nation's common patrimony in only one state, its only natural to expect an influx of people into that state. If Lagos should be solely for Yorubas, then development should be equitably distributed across all states. Then there's the obviously skewed appointments of only ethnic Yorubas into Federal government positions. Actions like these only further create resentment in the country.

Not true. If Peter Obi leaves the coalition and contests on his own, what happened to Kwankwaso in 2023 would happen to him. He'll definitely get less votes. Only the very diehard Obidient would vote for him. Not everyone would go queue up to vote him and "waste their vote" when they know he doesn't stand the chance in a three-horse race. People will vote pragmatically, even in his Southeast base. It's also the same reason why Kwankwaso will get even less votes if he contests again under the NNPP in 2027, even in Kano.