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Buhari is not the owner of apc,
all the respects the sycophants are giving him now is not genuine and cant last beyond june 2022.

osinbanjoisaliar:
U still dey attend dinner. Dem don go port Jonathan from PDP to treat your Bleep up. You suppose to dey prepare to submit your form for SDP. Instead, you dey here dey drink wine and shine teeth with aisha.

jonathan was a clueless failure, what can he proof again.
compromise for a weak and clueless president to checkmate who can do the job will only quicken nigeria dissolution.
No party on earth can ever use jonathan as a candidate based on his earlier 6 years performance as president

That Will be too cheap of him, a former President running around parties for ticket.

He will be a confirmed drunkard.
He was a total failure, he was clueless about governance. Which structure does he want to use in apc, osinbajo, ngige and amaechi are there as christians already, so religion card cant fly

Politics is not and should not be winner takes it all as being practiced in Nigeria, you are not expected to fund your nomination form solely as an aspirant, if your team actually wanted you to contest they should jointly together with yourself purchase the nomination form.

Built2last:
See what Reno said.

100 million naira is a lot of money though.

Naturally a civil or public servant should not have such money. After buying they still need to campaign and lobby delegates.



https://www.instagram.com/p/Cclq3orjdrf/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This guy is just too always daft.
This is a mere cheap populist comment, Omokri can deceive his cheap followers, we all knew multiple of billions of naira shared to him from the looted national Treasury. Most of the people contesting are private business owner apart from being politicians, we should always try to be original and stop pretending, omokri is fake and a thief also, he has multiples of ₦100m from the looted national Treasury he's playing around with talk much more of people contesting for number 1 position of the largest economy in Africa. In most cases, nomination form is not only paid for by the aspirant but by support/contributions from his caucus team, buhari couldn't afford his nomination form in 2015, same with obasanjo in 1999, but by their well wishers team.

Wawelexy:
This can't happen in my country. Nigerians wey sturborn pass goat.

It is happening many times unreported

Fixed match.
Tuche is a gambler, why playing sarr and lukaku?

Babzrockman:
This old man self dey play mind games.

Adebanjo is a professional swindler, always looking for personal gain and relevance

David De Gea supposed to be ManU's captain instead of the liability english Maguire

How possible or dropped by bandits/BokoHaram?

Mala buni really injured apc, people that removed oshiomole didn't mean well for the party

I only saw boys were on the 11th floor and girls on the 4th floors. It is better the school stop giving out stupid defence. How many teachers/supervisors went with them? Or did they get to Dubai and see it as an uncommon holiday and abandoned the children to stray around?
The school is lieing like typical Nigerian government.

Ultimas:
This sounds incredible. Even if it is true. Osinbajo has proved himself to be 'odale.'

Not necessarily man.

OVB123:
The scenario is getting clearer now. Amaechi and buni comes 2023. Tinubu is out of the way because he is not the anointed one.

anointed by who? You guys are too cheap.

Moferere:
Governor Peter Odili had a more formidable squad in 2007. Did he win the primary?

Atiku has always gathered an intimidating squad, has he won?

No be by squad, na by grace.


Know this and know peace.

If you don't know anything stop dabbling into it. Odili was supposed to be obasanjo's preference for vp position, but efcc of then took his corruption file to obasanjo, the rest is history, obasanjo picked Jonathan same as odili from SS for the same position

Tinubu only put his structure behind his preferred candidates in persons of fashola, Sanwoolu etc. That's not dictatorship

joyandfaith:
Tinubu is a dictator. Most people know that.

Dem no vote?

Why not make finidi substantive coach/TM? This NFF are the problem, they are too illiterate about management. Sameway they brought eguavoen and amuneke together, situations like these will always bring redundancy of ideas.

ganisucks:
https://punchng.com/2023-i-will-hand-over-power-to-youths-says-atiku/

Easier said than done.
Jonathan would have handed power to himself in 2015 if sitting presidents have such power. Stop fake promises

Botlord:
Seriously Russia is being lenient with Ukraine, maybe because they shared a common history...

Nigerian version.
Lenient indeed after killing many unarmed civilians, targeting hospitals, worship centers etc.

tollyboy5:
Your a comedian. Buhari was the candidate for CPC when they merge with ACN buhari was the surest candidate from the north and took second in the previous election
Stop overbeating tinubu influence

Reason why the broom is the symbol and identity of apc abi?
As at 2015, no how southern candidate can be sellable as president after obasanjo 1999-2007 and jonathan 2009-2015.
I dont waste my time discussing with simple reasoning thatcant think out of the box.

hnm2023:
Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative.

You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate, but contended that Buhari, instead, chose Osinbajo despite a lot of pressure from Tinubu, who was interested in the position. That book raised a lot of dust and as expected, Tinubu’s soldiers went for the professor.

But, regardless of whichever version you must have read or heard, what you are about to read now is the untold story of how Professor Osinbajo, became Buhari’s running mate and eventually, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It happened that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was almost running against the deadline for the submission of names of its candidates ahead of the 2015 presidential election. There was no debate about its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, who had emerged at a convention held in Lagos in December of 2014. But the party had been held hostage on its choice for the running mate.

In the forefront of the confusion that had ensued as a result was Tinubu, who didn’t hide his desire to fill the slot. He hinged this on the understanding he allegedly had with Buhari in the early days of their proposed alliance, before the merger that eventually culminated in the formation of the APC, now boasting several other tendencies.

With a bigger house made possible by what was known as the ‘legacy parties’ and other individuals, who championed the change movement, a Muslim/Muslim ticket had become arguably impracticable.

This much was canvassed by a majority of the actors with stakes in the party, especially, with the increasing attacks from the Boko Haram terrorist group. They had considered a Muslim/Muslim ticket a very hard sell.

However, with 24 hours to deadline for submission of names, coupled with the fact that Tinubu had made a smooth choice of a running mate nearly impossible, including the fact that he was made to chair a selection committee, which failed to fly, because of his vested interest, Buhari then decided to take the bull by the horn, being the candidate.

While the underhand intrigues subsisted, Buhari had set up a team of some persons, including a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari; former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki; incumbent Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal and his predecessor, Magatakarda Wamakko, amongst others to shortlist names of likely candidates for him, from the South.

Interestingly, it seemed there was a consensus that with the role of the Southwest, the running mate must come from the zone, reason other interested folks from other parts of the country could not fly.

The committee had completed its work and submitted a list of three names to Buhari. First on the list is a former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, followed by Senator Olorunimbe Mamora and third, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Please, follow the trend and how Osinbajo’s name first featured in the 2015 theatrics.

Armed with the list and wary of the deadline staring him in the face, Buhari left for Tinubu’s house in Abuja, first to explain that a Muslim/Muslim ticket was not going to fly, meaning he would be unable to run with him and that in the alternative, he (Tinubu) could recommend anyone from the list to him as his preferred choice for the slot. At least, he thought it was okay to do him that honour.

Unfortunately, Tinubu didn’t receive the news well and flared up so bad that he was alleged to have engaged in war of words with Buhari, who stormed out of his house, after Tinubu had insinuated betrayal. Amongst those in Tinubu’s house at the time were Chief Bisi Akande, Rauf Aregbesola and Adams Oshiomhole. But only Oshiomhole walked Buhari to his car as he made to leave the house.

From Tinubu’s house, Buhari stopped over at the home of a former governor from the Southern part of the country and told him all that transpired, and went back home – angry and disappointed.

Getting home, he sent for Saraki and when the former Senate President got to his place, he narrated what happened and the embarrassment meted out to him, saying if Tinubu wanted a fight, he was ready and he would give it back in full dose.

But Saraki pleaded with him that it was too early and that the situation was not what they couldn’t manage well before the elections. Saraki immediately contacted a former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and hinted him that there was fire on the mountain and that he needed to come around to join forces with him to manage the situation. Amosun left his home in Abeokuta, first for Lagos and then Abuja, and straight to Buhari’s home.

Thus, when he got there, he was intimated with all that had happened, but he was particularly worried about deadline and pleaded with Buhari to let him take it over from there. So, he left for Tinubu’s place to close the deal.

By the time he got to Tinubu’s residence, Oshiomhole had left but still with him were Baba Akande and Ogbeni Aregbesola. Typical of Amosun, who would not waste time on anything, he told Tinubu that Buhari’s mind was already made up, but that he should decide now, who he wanted as the running mate, at least, that only the individual he chose would be presented to Buhari and not give him the pleasure of choosing from a list.

Still angry and disappointed, the first person Tinubu suggested in that rage was Oshiomhole. But as if planned, there was almost a unanimous opposition from everyone in the room. Then, Aregbesola suggested Osinbajo and he (Tinubu) opposed it, saying Osinbajo was one of those, who campaigned against a Muslim/Muslim ticket and must therefore not benefit from it.

Now, let’s digress a bit. Tinubu’s anger against Osinbanjo was this. The former Lagos governor had set up a team of persons close to him to ponder the Muslim/Muslim idea and the best way to push it forward. Those on the team included Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyom, Mr. Wale Edun, Mr. Dele Alake and Mr. Dapo Thomas. The team met regularly at a private Guest House on the Island, Ikoyi to be precise.

But Osinbajo had during one of their meetings said pointedly that there was no way he would defend a Muslim/Muslim ticket in good conscience especially, with the state of security in the country. He asked on what account would he go back to his family and say he was part of such a decision? Of course, Tinubu got a feedback from the team and held it against him, even though Osinbajo didn’t mean any harm.

Therefore, at the mention of Osinbajo, he revolted almost instantly. But he needed to give a name and time was fast going before deadline. So, he asked to see the list brought by Buhari and on sighting it, he said, “Okay, let’s run with Oyinlola.” To that too, Baba Akande protested and it was back to square one.

Again, Aregbesola prevailed and contended that, like it or not, Osinbajo remained a member of Tinubu’s political family and therefore, still his best bet. After a few minutes of grumbling, he reluctantly agreed to Osinbajo. And Amosun asked him repeatedly if it was a deal and he responded in the affirmative. Final answer kind of thing! Mamora was not even to be considered as far as Tinubu was concerned. Those who know Lagos politics would understand why.

When he finally agreed to Osinbajo, Aregbesola even pleaded to be given the honour of being the person to break the news to Osinbajo. But Amosun didn’t have the patience to acquiesce to that request. For him, time was of the essence and that assignment was handled business-like. Therefore, how Baba Akande handed them a note with Osinbajo’s name and ordered them to Buhari is still a mirage. Besides, Aregbesola did not go with him.

Anyway, in the presence of all, Amosun made a call to Osinbajo to ask, where he was and that a plane would be sent to convey him now to Abuja. But, incidentally, Osinbajo replied that he was in Abuja already, because he had a case at the Supreme Court.

Great, everything seemed to be working together for good, he reckoned. Then asked him to come immediately to Ogun House in Abuja, and when he arrived, he first congratulated him saying, “You’re the next vice-president of Nigeria.”

With a confounding gaze, he conveyed him in his (Amosun’s) car and drove straight to Buhari’s house, with Kemi Adeosun, former Minister of Finance, sitting in front of the car.

Getting to the candidate’s residence, Amosun asked Osinbajo to wait downstairs, while he went upstairs to see the president and told Buhari: “I have him sir,” and Buhari asked: “Who?” and he replied: “Your running mate”.

The APC candidate then came downstairs, where he first met with Osinbajo for the first time as introduced to him by Amosun and immediately, ushered them to a sitting area in the kitchen, where his nomination form was filled in a hurry.

Osinbajo, filling his form in Buhari’s dinning area, was guided by Mrs. Adeosun, Amosun and Sarki Abba, one of Buhari’s domestic staff, to hasten up the process. Buhari, too, was there watching them complete the process.

This is why for those, who know the story, how Osinbajo later turned out to be Amosun’s enemy remains a mystery to them. But with this insider picture of how Osinbajo ‘walked from Lagos to Abuja’, readers can now decide by themselves, the person, who actually made Osinbajo the vice president. To do this, however, five centres must be factored into account.

The first is the team set up by Buhari, which included him amongst the three potential candidates. The second is Aregbesola, who consistently mentioned him until it was approved. The third is Tinubu, who reluctantly agreed to his choice, without which they probably would have been unable o move on.

The fourth was Amosun, who had to run a major and serious race from Abeokuta to Lagos and Abuja to make sure that phase in the life of APC was closed. The fifth and most important is Buhari himself. He could have rejected him if he wanted to. After all, he was going to be working with him and definitely should have a say in the choice of his partner.

But if you asked this writer, no one person made Osinbajo vice president. The coming together of everyone as designed by God did the job. Therefore, no one person can claim the glory. This, in a nutshell, is the story of Osinbajo’s journey to the seat of power, Abuja.

All the additions and facts deliberately mutilated by Baba Akande are curious. But, it is understandable. Above all, if you are in doubt, many names are mentioned here as witnesses to the journey, you can check with them all.

written by
Olawale Olaleye

Sponsored by Higher Nigeria Movement

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It doesn't add up
Tinubu used osinbajo as his number 1 law officer for 8 years, that's a big trust. Even from the mischievous analysis, if he didn't approve osinbajo, Osinbajo wouldn't have been vp. As at the time of the 2015 election, aregbesola was one of the major tink tank of Tinubu structure, it doesnt matter who named osinbajo.
Another lie and childish beleive talk is buhari's overbearing attitude when he has not become or even sure of becoming president.
The only truth is, no one should and can claim the actual understanding of Osinbajo's vp nomination and approval between Tinubu and Buhari. Buhari himself was helped to be apc candidate, not by his power or sagacity, but by sagacity of Tinubu.

Liverpool for the cup

Don't trust any politician, they know their game plan

pinkPUSSY:
Ngeneukwenu, what happened to your 2019 campaign slogan "Vote Buhari for second term and Osibanjo for President 2023" ?

Ohh, your tiny god Tinubu is not pleased you had to switch alliance?


Confusion in enemies camp

No campaign like that. They only said SW next.

Why did the guy in white waited till Bianca slapped the outgoing first lady before she dragged her away?

tracychelsea13:
Segun Dada, a national youth aspirant of the All Progressives Congress has fired a salvo at those claiming Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is a betrayer.

Dada, who was forced to step down for Dayo Israel at the APC convention on March 26th questioned the skewed reasoning that Osinbajo betrayed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

"Lol. Just less than 3 weeks ago, these people shouting betrayal called it politics when they stabbed me in the back. How do you even have the moral authority to call the VP a betrayer? Lmaoooooo God abeg," he wrote on his Twitter account.

His tweet has already started generating widespread acceptability.

Users on the platform reckon that the decision by the Vice President to declare for 2023 presidential election is not a betrayal by any strand of imagination.

Michael Lanre said, "Osinbajo didn't betray Tinubu. He was only lucky to have been approved by Buhari to be the Vice President in 2015. Tinubu also positioned himself for the slot but it failed due to muslim-muslim ticket. He also submitted Fashola name."

Mr President on Twitter wrote, "You people hate the truth. Know this and know peace… everyone will not support your candidate. The VP has his supporters .. we are all APC.. once the primaries produce a candidate then we will all support that candidate.. until then everyone is free to aspire and contest," he said.

Dayo Olobayo argues that they are afraid of the VP and this is why they are blackmailing him. "That word rarely exist in politics. Let the public decide. Don’t stop a candidate from contesting. Don’t intimidate others to step down and let the electorate decide.

Adding that, "Calling VP a betrayer is the first sign of fear. They are intimidated, they are worried and they feel a shift.

We should go to war with common front rather than splitting ourselves like this. Something is not just right somewhere.

Divide and rule tactics.
Obviously Tinubu is not happy with Osinbajo again from his response to the media yesterday.
Looks like Osinbajo was forced into the race

Usual softlanding from the top for any criminal fulanis

Shame
Why taking them so long to identify a solitary BokoHaram/bandits settlements like this?
Why the whole of sambisa and even entire nigeria land area not under satellite monitoring?

Tinubu has not yet declared