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I feel buhari will edge Lagos.this is really a close battle.

click like for Buhari.share for Jonathan.

The two major contenders in the Saturday
presidential election are no strangers to each
other. The two men first encountered
themselves on the ballot in 2007 when Dr.
Goodluck Jonathan was running mate in the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP ticket headed
by late Alhaji Umaru Yar‘Adua and General
Muhammadu Buhari was at the head of the All
Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP ticket.
Buhari and Jonathan
The PDP easily won that election that even the
victor, Yar‘Adua admitted to some extent was
tainted and thus pushed forward the
momentum for electoral reforms which were
consolidated after Dr. Jonathan succeeded
him in office.
In 2011, the two men again faced off with
Jonathan coasting home to victory with 22.19
million votes and Buhari running second with
11.98 million votes. The candidate of the then
Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mallam Nuhu
Ribadu polled about 2 million votes. Jonathan
went home after polling day in 2011 with 23
states and Abuja, while Buhari won 12 states.
Ribadu managed to win only in Osun State.
The Jonathan victory in 2011 was remarkable
as he won all but one state (Osun) in the
South; won all but one state in the North-
Central (Niger) and pulled off victory in two
states in the Northeast -Taraba and
Adamawa.
The only geopolitical zone he did not win a
state was in the Northwest and even then, the
president made some remarkable scores
polling of 25 per cent in all but Jigawa and
Kano in the Northwest base of his major
challenger.
Remarkably, the president polled more than 20
per cent in all the seven Northwest states.
WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR JONATHAN
Two of the seven states in the Northwest,
Sokoto and Zamfara where the president had
incumbent PDP governors to mobilise for him
have changed to the APC. But given that the
president did not win the two states even with
the support of those governors, it really would
not matter much for Team Jonathan. What
would bother his capacity to mobilise 25 per
cent of the votes could be a threat by the
hostility of the Sokoto and Zamfara governors.
LOSS OF SIX GOVERNORS
A major change in the political permutation for
Team Jonathan is that six states Jonathan
won in 2011 with incumbent PDP governors to
mobilise votes for him have changed loyalties
to Buhari. The six states are Rivers, Kwara,
Nasarawa, Imo, Ogun and Oyo. Jonathan won
handsomely in 2011 in the six states but
governors in those states are now actively
pushing for Buhari.
The inclination of some governors such as
Ebonyi remain suspicious given their lack of
control in the affairs of their state chapters of
the PDP.
On the brighter side for the president is that
his party’s chances in the Southwest have
between 2011 and now improved with the
enthronement of Governor Ayodele Fayose in
Ekiti State.
Also, quite unlike before, the president’s
hands on campaign especially in the
Southwest has brought him out as a more
personable president.
The most remarkable positive change for
Jonathan is the fact that in 2011 he contested
against three major candidates, Buhari (CPC),
Ribadu (ACN) and Shekarau (ANPP).
Between 2011 and 2015, two of his major
rivals, Ribadu and Shekarau have dramatically
altered their political perspectives to shape in
with that of Jonathan and the two men are
today actively backing him.
In 2011, Buhari won in 12 states all of which
were in the North. Nine of the states he won
were at that time controlled by PDP governors,
namely: Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna,
Katsina, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi and Niger.
The other three states, Kano which also had a
presidential candidate in the person of Ibrahim
Shekarau, Yobe and Borno were controlled by
the defunct ANPP.
Going into the 2015 election, Buhari now has
the five governors of Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno,
Yobe and Kano actively pushing for him.
What is going good for Team GMB is the fact
that without much of an organisation and
support from any governor he was able to win
12 states in 2011.
He, however, has to contend with the fact that
one of the big states he won in 2011, Borno is
now politically fractured. Though the governor
is actively supporting Buhari, the governor’s
former main man, Senator Ali Sheriff, SAS is
now actively backing Jonathan.
What Has Changed For Jonathan And Buhari?
ONE main thing that has changed for the two
main candidates is the introduction of the card
reader, a device that practically limits the
capacity of parties to manipulate votes in
areas where they are strong.
In one state in 2011 the difference in votes
cast between the hotly contested governorship
election and the presidential was more than
500,000.
Such incidents would now be limited by the
ability of the card reader to ensure that only
voter’s cards that pass through the card
reader are allotted ballot papers.

Abuja – The Police have warned voters to
beware of certain electoral offences on the
election days.The warning is contained a
statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu,
the Force Public Relations Officer, on
Thursday,
The offences include casting of votes twice or
more, announcing false election result,
stopping any other person from voting and
revealing information on a ballot paper of
another person.
The others are being in possession of another
person’s voter card, disorderly behaviour at
polling unit, canvassing for votes at polling
unit and shouting slogan of a political party at
polling unit.
The statement also said that being armed with
guns, sticks, stones or any other dangerous
weapons at polling unit and loitering or
walking about in a poling unit were offences.
It listed the other offences as using siren at a
polling unit, snatching or destroying ballot
boxes or card readers, holding public meeting
during election hours on election day.
It also listed wearing or carrying badge or
poster of a political party and inflicting or
threatening to inflict injury on any person or
persons at a polling unit as the others.
“The Nigeria Police Force advises the public to
avoid trouble, as any offender will be arrested
and prosecuted.” (NAN)


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The presidential election takes place tomorrow.
No doubt,there will be major loses and victories.
But there will also be tight battle in some states,
one of which is Lagos state.
Lagos which has the highest number of
registered voters (5,822,207) has 65.25 per
cent PVC collection. The figure released by
the commission indicated that 3,799,274
PVCs had been delivered to Lagos.

So which candidate do u think will win in Lagos state??

of course,who else?.


like for buhari

A great man,indeed.the opposition have tried all they can to paint him in bad light but he keeps on waxing strong despite his 'old age'.even his 'youth' competitor is struggling trying to keep up.

like for #buhari,our incoming President

rescue agencies,what are u waiting for?.prove your worth and save lives and property. hurry!!.

"the last shall be the first".sai buhari.

click like for our incoming President.

very interesting.really.however in 3days time,Nigerians will voted for buhari.

click like for our incoming President.

ooshinibos:
Please stop accusing God for send the rain ( God is not a destroyer , he is 100 percent good , stop attributing bad stuff to God , this is clearly human error or lack of foresight )..Rain is Natural a gift from God , you and fashola should have thought of providing drainage for the street BEFORE THE RAIN CAME , clueless people and clueless GOVT

An act of God means a natural occurence.who am I to accuse God of anything?.even higher beings can't,so who am I?.learn to interprete statements before commenting.God bless.

You're welcome.

You are welcome.

I feel buhari has the upper hand and will still win this election.

As Nigeria heads into elections on Saturday, the United
Nations (UN) and the White House have urged a process
that is free, transparent and credible where all citizens
are able to cast votes without fear and intimidation.
These are the fifth elections since Nigeria returned to
democracy in 1999 in what observers are calling a tight
race between incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan,
and opposition leader Mohammadu Buhari.
The UN says it will be closely monitoring developments
in the country while President Barack Obama, in a video
message, urges Nigerians to strengthen their democracy
by casting their ballots in a peaceful manner. Obama
called it a historic opportunity for Nigerians to help write
the next chapter in the country’s.
He says all Nigerians must be able to cast their votes
without intimidation or fear. “So I call on all leaders and
candidates to make it clear to their supporters that
violence has no place in democratic elections and that
they will not incite, support or engage in any kind of
violence before, during or after the votes are counted.
“I call on all Nigerians to peacefully express your views and to reject the voices of those who call for violence.
When elections are free and fair it is the responsibility of all citizens to help keep the peace, no matter who wins.”
Observers believe the election is too close to call while Boko Haram’s leadership has vowed to
disrupt the poll.
After a six-week delay over Boko Haram security concerns, Nigerians will elect their president for the next four
years on Saturday. The UN believes preparations have been noteworthy after a visit by top officials last week.
UN spokesperson, Farhan Haq, says they are hopeful that there can be a free, credible and transparent process. He
adds: “We’ll keep evaluating the circumstances until we get to this weekend’s elections.”
Observers believe the election is too close to call while Boko Haram’s leadership has vowed to disrupt the poll.
Meanwhile, the dominance of Jonathan’s People’s Democratic Party in elections since 1999 is under threat from a
unified opposition in the All Progressives Congress that has coalesced around former coup leader Muhammadu
Buhari, who ruled Nigeria from 1983 until he too was overthrown less than two years later.

http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/a4fb470047c0320e856bdf90b717e741/UN,-US-urge-for-free,-transparent-and-credible-Nigeria-polls--20150323

The United States of America and the United
Kingdom said yesterday that the “global spotlight
is firmly fixed” on Nigeria’s March 28 Presidential
and National Assembly elections.
This is contained in a joint statement by U.S.
Secretary of State, John Kerry and UK Foreign
Secretary, Philip Hammond, issued in Abuja by
Sean McIntosh, Spokesman, U.S. Embassy. Kerry
and Hammond, in an op-ed titled: “Global
Spotlight is Firmly Fixed on
Nigerian Elections” said there were good reasons
why the international spotlightwas firmly fixed on
Nigeria.
The duo noted that about 70 million Nigerian
voters would be going to the polls to choose their
leaders for the next four years.
“Whether the victor is incumbent President
Goodluck Jonathan or opposition challenger, Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) is entirely for Nigerians to
decide.
“Around the globe, Nigeria’s friends will be united
in hoping that the vote will be peaceful, transparent,
and fair and that—win or lose—all sides will
respect the outcome.
“There are good reasons why the international
spotlight is firmly fixed on Nigeria during this
critical period and why we have come together to
support an open and credible electoral process.
“Nigeria is Africa’s largest democracy and what
happens there will have an impact well beyond its
borders.
“A successful election, free from violence and with
wide participation, accurate vote counting, and
responsible leadership from the candidates would
inspire the region and spur future progress and
prosperity”.
The duo said the elections “would also be a historic
show of support by Nigerians for democratic
values”.
They added that the polls would be “an equally firm
rejection of the brutal terrorist group, Boko Haram,
and others who advocate or perpetrate violence”.
The envoys regretted that in 2011, more than 800
people died in postelection\ clashes, adding that a
recent survey shows that half of Nigerians are
concerned about political intimidation this time
around.
“The good news is that President Jonathan and
General Buhari have repeatedly and publicly
stressed their commitment to non-violence before,
during, and after Election Day.
“Both candidates have affirmed their intent to act
solely through legal channels in pursuing any
concerns that might arise regarding the fairness of
the vote.


http://www.naijalately.com/news/us-uk-say-global-spotlight-fixed-on-nigeria’s-elections

I believe to write oau's post jamb,u must have had 200 or more.but right now,I will advice u sit for the post jamb of other schools.even schools u did not choose in jamb will still allow candidates to purchase their post jamb forms.and please,most importantly,pray for breakthrough.God bless.

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Its sad all the same.but I know the a PDP governor cannot do that.their office .maintenance is nothing less than 50 billion.its all wrong.

thats what Jonathan cannot understand.he thinks gyming and working out on air,makes him a better candidate.Nigerians,at least most,would rather an old ambitious president,than a fit unperforming one.march28th,Nigerians will come out and

#march4buhari

Get well soon.don't stress yourself campaigning for buhari.it will be a landslide victory.just chill and celebrate will him come may29th.

#march4buhari

Incoming vice president,don't go to that fayose's state.he will do what he knows how to do best.wait till may 29,when u and buhari are sworn in.

$march4buhari

On the road to aso rock.he can't wait to get there.he wants to start work soon.very determined man.

#march4buhari

not necessary by APC.buhari will have a landslide victory.its not really worth it.

#march4buhari

by may29,the list will be 14 with buhari joining.better to add that now than modifying later.

#march4buhari

shakazuldadon:
providence?? what then should happen to sahara reporters. Even in advanced countries some TV stations lean albeit slightly to the can did ate they support.

I love your statement."lean slightly...".now do u call what the Nigerian TV stations do slight?.its outrageous.

Trailblazer1:
You guys are pure evil.

Is this your means of achieving the change you preach

*spits on you both*

hey I said Providence.and I wish no one hurt.I attacked the institution and not an human.and I didn't say people should raze buildings.we all know,once its an act of God,no one can change or comprehend.so far no one got hurt,I'm not concerned.

if there is no known cause,I won't be surprised.providence does have its timing.hope no one was hurt?.

btw,march4buhari

nice writeup.wonder what u will wrire come may29th when the new president is sworn in.


#march4buhari

You are right okupe,tinubu cannot.but the south west can deliver the southwest because the southwest is solidly behind the people's general.

#march4buhari