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Okay @Beaf, separate Jonathan from pdp pls.

@efisher
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3. Political Factor
This is the factor many people will like to turn a blind eye to but we all know it has been a major factor. Most of our leaders especially in the military era were from the north. Obviously, the north has enjoyed the lion's share in terms of infrastructural development by the Federal Government. No better example to emphasize the imbalance than in the Niger Delta. Given a fair society, the roads in the Niger Delta should be equally as good as the roads in the North. There are technological solutions available to handle points 1 and 2 so they are not an excuse in this context


I was thinking you could add a no. 4 to your write, COMMUNITY. The Tai of Eleme kingdom, was given an option between tapping electricity from Eleme Petrochemical Company's turbine to power Eleme Town, and monetary assistance to develop the bad roads, he chose monetary assistance. Today the rest is history.

Amen

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I am a Hausa Fulani, I am 38yrs old. My grandfather was born in Daudu, Warri, in 1902, he died in 1973, in Warri. My father was born in the same compound @ Daudu, Warri, in 1939. He died in 2002, in Warri. I was born in 1973, in Warri general hospital, Warri.

All graves and umbilical cords were buried in Warri, south southern Nigeria.

Does that make me a Niger Deltan? if yes, I am for BB.

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Japan rebuilt an earthquake damaged express way in six days - That feat beats everything (if any) GEJ has done for Nigeria.
@blacsta, abeg no wound me with laffta. Anyway itta no laffing matter. The air-head called Gej, was given 10months to prove himself. The disaster we are experiencing right now in Nigeria, is worst than Japan/Myanmar's combined. May we deliver ourselves o.

@Beaf
Would you close that your "butter teeth", and stop commenting on this thread.
Mr. Salihijo, the consultant managing africonsult, has never been a cousin of GMB. Salihijo for your information, is from yola, Adamawa state. GMB, Mamman Daura his one and only brother, were born and raised in Zangon Daura, Daura Katsina state.
You mentioned AbdulSalami Abubakar, in your previous quote, and made reference to him as sending salihijo to untimely death. How stupeed could you be. Abdulsalami, that thief who depleted our foreign reserve to organise, fifa under 17 world cup, and enriched himself and his cronies therefrom. Mtswwww.

@OP
Well done. My heart was pumping out liquid tears, as I was going through this write - up.
Kudos. You are a patriot!

@poster
‎​If my name is Nduka Obaigbena and I run a newspaper outfit called Thisday and I am a friend to any government in power and I currently loan my private Jet to the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation, even though I owe my staff months in salary, and you do not expect my newspaper to conduct a “jankara” opinion poll and give GEJ a 60% lead across the country in 2011, then you are not a good member of the NUJ OMATA (Onitsha Market Traders Association) Branch.

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Our attention has been drawn to another lousy outing by President Goodluck Jonathan’s “Chemical Alli”, Mike Omeri wherein he sought to abuse the office of the President to spread low quality rumour against the man his paymaster is handing over to in 71 days time, General Muhammadu Buhari. From under the “umblerah” (umbrella) of shame where they have been hibernating since they ran from the Presidential debate because they could not get questions in advance, Omeri ran to foul the atmosphere with a thoughtless charge that General Buhari is not sincere about his resolve to rid Nigeria of corruption. In the usual audacious incompetence of the Jonathan camp, Omeri’s only evidence to support his assertion is the fabled “53 suitcases” of 1984.

For a campaign that parades a PHD on top of its ticket, we would ordinarily expect that any subject they want to attack would be properly researched but unfortunately, the way governance in Nigeria has not seen any touch of intellect in the last 10 months is also reflecting in their puerile propaganda. For the sake of the unwary who may be tempted to believe there is any substance to this urban legend, we recap what happened.

In 1984, the Emir of Gwandu whose son was ADC to General Buhari was returning to the country from overseas. The Head of state on learning of his arrival asked his son to go and receive him at the airport as they were only playing squash at the time. Coincidentally, the Nigerian ambassador to Libya at the time, Dr Tahir Waziri arrived at the same time with the Emir with his three wives and 16 children. They all came with their belongings as he was coming home to take up a new appointment as chief of protocol to the Head of state. It was the suitcases of the family of 20 that were counted as belonging to the Emir and falsely presented to the public. General Buhari has over the years asked those who have questions over the matter to go to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who was at the head of Customs operations at the airport on the day. Now we are further suggesting this as a research topic for a doctoral thesis by the president when he hands over on May 29, 2011.

Having come clean on this as General Buhari does with all his public service records, we are asking President Jonathan a few questions as we await his threat of exposing his main challenger, a feat which his godfathers in PDP have been unable to achieve since 2002, that he threw his hat in the ring against the ruling party. Here we go:

Can Mr President explain what happened to the case of N104m seized from Nancy Ebere Nwosu who allegedly swore to an affidavit to the EFCC that she was laundering money for Dame Patience Jonathan?

What about the announcement by the then EFCC spokesman, Mr Osita Nwajah on September 11, 2006  that the sum of $13.5m was seized from another associate of Mrs Jonathan which the anti-graft body said belonged to the now first lady?

Any explanation on the several billions of Naira which DSP Alamiesegha left in Bayelsa coffers as at the time of his impeachment which was allegedly squandered in months by Jonathan without anything to show for it?

Who presided over the FEC meeting in October 2009 where a 4km runway at Abuja Airport was awarded for N64b? Late President Yaradua was already in Saudi Hospital as at the time!

What happened to the $30b Yaradua left in the excess crude account that is virtually empty now?

How come it is only Nigeria under Jonathan whose foreign reserve is depleting among oil producing nations at this time of high increases in prices of oil products?

We understand Jonathan is scared of General Buhari promise to check out what happened to the billions of dollars the ruling PDP has sunk to the power sector to give Nigeria further darkness instead of light because he has supervised that sector in the last four years. No amount of cheap shots will stop the change Nigeria awaits from ensuring that Nigerians enjoy regular power supply starting from finding out what the PDP did to put the light out so that money never pour into procuring darkness in our country again

Yinka Odumakin

@OP
Abeg Act 1 Scene 2.

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And we could look up the sky and see our National carrier descending. Take a boat trip to the anchorage and see our National carrier. Take a train ride, lol, from Nguru - Kano - Kaduna - Kafanchan - Makurdi - Oturkpo - Enugu - Port Harcourt. Oooh happy days.

ON NEW Year’s Eve in 1983, General Muhammadu Buhari seized power in Nigeria in a military coup. A series of counter-coups would leave the country under army rule until the sudden death of the last dictator fifteen years later.

General Buhari’s rule is best known for his "war on indiscipline," which aimed to stop officials from embezzling the state’s vast oil venues and bring order to a chaotic society. He had looting politicians jailed, drug traffickers executed and strikes banned. Elections were jettisoned.

These days, however, General Buhari seems more comfortable with the ballot box. Aged 68, he is running for president in April with the opposition Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). He faces a tough battle to unseat Goodluck Jonathan, the incumbent, whose People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been in power since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Some Nigerians say the austere General Buhari could be just what their country needs. Graft and disorder persist in Africa’s biggest oil and gas producer. He is particularly popular in the mostly Muslim northern states, where he hails from.

Baobab met General Buhari at his residence in Abuja, the capital. Wearing a simple white caftan and a traditional fez-style cap, he discussed his past and the upcoming polls.

Baobab: Some Nigerians are wary of voting for a one-time strict military ruler. How do you defend your past to your critics?

Muhammadu Buhari: Whether I was strict under military rule, or whether I am docile under the democratic system, is dictated by the system itself. I just try to operate in the system in which I find myself, I feel very strongly about certain issues—indiscipline and corruption—so people say I have been harsh and uncompromising, But, if you read the law, you will see that Nigerian law does not accept corruption. Why should someone be accused of being strict if he maintains fighting corruption?

Baobab: Many Nigerians remember your 1980s regime for its attempts to stamp out government corruption. Thirty years on, how is Nigeria doing on this front?

MB: It's even worse. We used to have a Nigerian shipping line, Nigerian airways, Nigerian railways, and better roads, If you look at what the state has earned over the last 12 years, versus the state of our infrastructure, then it will hit you how wasteful and corrupt the ruling party has been, It’s worse than not being productive; it’s destructive.

Baobab: You unsuccessfully ran for president against the PDP in previous elections in 2003 and 2007. Why are you confident this time?

MB: In 2003, we were rigged out and we were in court for 13 months. Again, in 2007, by the observation of international teams and our own local teams, it was a non-election. I was in court for 20 months, But this year we have a change in INEC [Nigeria’s electoral commission]. The new chairman is a man of personal and professional integrity. We are also sending a clear message to INEC that we will not accept rigging. We are mobilising people to defend their votes. 

Baobab: Do you regret any of your strict decrees as a military ruler—such as executing drug traffickers and banning strikes unless all negotiations had been exhausted?

MB: I don’t believe those measures were too harsh at the time we took them, and in the context of the stability of our country, [drug traffickers] destroy our society and they want to destroy others' societies. We didn’t need that and we executed them, Our economy could not afford those wildcat strikes. So we stopped them, We did those things for the good of the economy and the country.

Baobab: Are you now a convert to democracy?

MB: Yes, but don’t forget that since we started this democracy 12 years ago, it hasn't really worked as a democracy. But that doesn't mean it can't work. The CPC is here to make democracy work, I don’t believe [anything else] is acceptable anymore to ordinary people. Nigerians have got the message after seeing what is happening in north Africa and the Middle East.

The Economist:  http:///IZPTN3T1

ON NEW Year’s Eve in 1983, General Muhammadu Buhari seized power in Nigeria in a military coup. A series of counter-coups would leave the country under army rule until the sudden death of the last dictator fifteen years later.

General Buhari’s rule is best known for his "war on indiscipline," which aimed to stop officials from embezzling the state’s vast oil venues and bring order to a chaotic society. He had looting politicians jailed, drug traffickers executed and strikes banned. Elections were jettisoned.

These days, however, General Buhari seems more comfortable with the ballot box. Aged 68, he is running for president in April with the opposition Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). He faces a tough battle to unseat Goodluck Jonathan, the incumbent, whose People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been in power since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Some Nigerians say the austere General Buhari could be just what their country needs. Graft and disorder persist in Africa’s biggest oil and gas producer. He is particularly popular in the mostly Muslim northern states, where he hails from.

Baobab met General Buhari at his residence in Abuja, the capital. Wearing a simple white caftan and a traditional fez-style cap, he discussed his past and the upcoming polls.

Baobab: Some Nigerians are wary of voting for a one-time strict military ruler. How do you defend your past to your critics?

Muhammadu Buhari: Whether I was strict under military rule, or whether I am docile under the democratic system, is dictated by the system itself. I just try to operate in the system in which I find myself, I feel very strongly about certain issues—indiscipline and corruption—so people say I have been harsh and uncompromising, But, if you read the law, you will see that Nigerian law does not accept corruption. Why should someone be accused of being strict if he maintains fighting corruption?

Baobab: Many Nigerians remember your 1980s regime for its attempts to stamp out government corruption. Thirty years on, how is Nigeria doing on this front?

MB: It's even worse. We used to have a Nigerian shipping line, Nigerian airways, Nigerian railways, and better roads, If you look at what the state has earned over the last 12 years, versus the state of our infrastructure, then it will hit you how wasteful and corrupt the ruling party has been, It’s worse than not being productive; it’s destructive.

Baobab: You unsuccessfully ran for president against the PDP in previous elections in 2003 and 2007. Why are you confident this time?

MB: In 2003, we were rigged out and we were in court for 13 months. Again, in 2007, by the observation of international teams and our own local teams, it was a non-election. I was in court for 20 months, But this year we have a change in INEC [Nigeria’s electoral commission]. The new chairman is a man of personal and professional integrity. We are also sending a clear message to INEC that we will not accept rigging. We are mobilising people to defend their votes. 

Baobab: Do you regret any of your strict decrees as a military ruler—such as executing drug traffickers and banning strikes unless all negotiations had been exhausted?

MB: I don’t believe those measures were too harsh at the time we took them, and in the context of the stability of our country, [drug traffickers] destroy our society and they want to destroy others' societies. We didn’t need that and we executed them, Our economy could not afford those wildcat strikes. So we stopped them, We did those things for the good of the economy and the country.

Baobab: Are you now a convert to democracy?

MB: Yes, but don’t forget that since we started this democracy 12 years ago, it hasn't really worked as a democracy. But that doesn't mean it can't work. The CPC is here to make democracy work, I don’t believe [anything else] is acceptable anymore to ordinary people. Nigerians have got the message after seeing what is happening in north Africa and the Middle East.

The Economist: http:///IZPTN3T1

@Beaf
This will take us nowhere. The last time I checked, Gej was signing away Nigeria, to the G12 countries of Malaysia, indonesia etc., and the "axis of evil" president Mahmoud Ahmedinejad. They partied, they signed and they left. So tell me what differnce does it make? Demographically, Nigeria, has the largest muslim pop in Africa.
If Europe prides itself on christian club, what stops Nigeria from being that. Has any christian president in Nigeria, been stopped from extending same to the "christian club" of Europeans?
Gej, was in Turkey, to foster cooperation, he was in Senegal, he was in some gulf state countries, all members of OIC. If he is a bigot like you, he shouldn't bother campaigning in the NW, NE and SW. Let him try mentioning that Nigeria is opting out of OIC, in his campaign speech and see where the fire will come from. If he is manly enough let him try.
Sharia, as a way of life has nothing to do with you. If jengebe was punished, how does that concerns you. Is jengebe your relation?

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And this is happening in prof. Jega's home - state. Professor Jega, any kpakai, to the 2011 election, you must sure not go back home.

Donors are advised to verify authenticity of the account at GTB before donation!

‎​‎​Spread the news. PDP is using state funds to fund their campaign but CPC depends on you. We are calling all that can to donate atleast 1000 naira for a just cause.
Acct name: CPC presidential campaign council
Bank: GT Bank
Acct no: 321-253321111.
Buhari and Bakari are the right choices. VOTE WISELY
Please spread to as many people as possible.

@Beaf
Yes, their God given right to rule till 2015. A dishonest kafir (who agreed to an agreement), is Islam's worst enemy. A betrayer. Read the scriptures regularly bro, for guidance.

@aisha
We missed it. Pls give us a youtube version of the party if possible. Otherwise, the picture will do

bb 2011

I am loving my BlackBerry 2011, muaaaaah!!

@assme
Ok let's assume he asked us to "lynch". Won't you as a patriotic citizen do it for the below reasons:
‎​Riggers are afraid to die but they are never afraid to rig themselves into office, bribe judges to legitimise rigging, kill innocent Nigerians with years of ineptitude, stealing, looting, cluelessness, send many to early grave with the state of our health units, sending their children to exclusive private schools whilst they kill the hope of millions of children. Rigging is Treasonable Felony against the People. If you Rig Write Your Will. You have pushed Nigerians to the wall it is PUSH BACK TIME!

It is up to us.

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Anything better than lynch please. I concur with Buhari and Gov. Adams Oshiomhole on this thus: ‎​Riggers are afraid to die but they are never afraid to rig themselves into office, bribe judges to legitimise rigging, kill innocent Nigerians with years of ineptitude, stealing, looting, cluelessness, send many to early grave with the state of our health units, sending their children exclusive private schools whilst they kill the hope of millions of children. Rigging is Treasonable Felony against the People. If you Rig Write Your Will. You have pushed Nigerians to the wall it is PUSH BACK TIME!

Monkeyleg, help me askam oh.

A New hit-single “Umblella” by Dame Patience Jonathan  released under Ebele Records. It is important to warn Nigerians that “an umbrella benefits the holder and at most one or two other closest to the holder. All the masses milling around alas are left in the cold unkind rain or other terrible conditions”, so as you dance to the music of “it is a umblella” vote wisely and say enough of the 12 to 13 years of the PDP-UMBLELLA in Aso Rock. To DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN  to the new hit single re-mix by Dame Jonathan please search for  “Umblela by Dame Patience Jonathan” on youtube or click on link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRi2Szbx2NI

@Vocalist
Any person that thrust him/herself up to politics, whether husband or wife, is an object of public scrutiny.

In a city of 6.6million voters. Smh

Oya, where are the nl mouthing that igbos and other niger deltans constitute 30% of lagos population. Dem no fit sacrifice one day for their man, jona?

The devil (pdp) is vanished. I could smell sulphur.

BB all the way, man.

@Beaf
I know Isoko peeps very well. Mr. Simeon Isheke, is my father's compound caretaker.
Your uncle jona, speaks like shyte. I wonder how he fared with his students at the college of education, rumuolumeni.

@Beaf
Have you read the thread well. Ok let me help you:
", he Director General of the CPC presidential campaign council, Sule Hamma, stated that the CPC presidential campaign, which would first be taken to all zones of the country would later be divided into groups with Buhari and Bakare leading each group as the campaign would be taken to other states and cities, "

Nobody is asking Bakare to speak much. Buhari is a sandhurst grad. I believe professionally he can speak the queens language better than all isoko people.

@Beaf
The malam is not a dan wa o or adamu. He has ruled us before. Besides, if you mean speech or langua, well pastor Bakare is a southerner, he can communicate well. Or are denying what your master gej, said in oyo, that the yorubas are the "most sophisticated and well educated people in Nigeria?"