obailala: Change is a gradual process... It cannot be seen in every single facet of government instantly... Quit all these whining!
no mind those mumu who don't know anything , they complain about convoy but they never ask who is the convoy with the President. There might be Governors in that convoy too. Since have been seeing PMB convoy it's not up to 10.
erunz: Mr man I thought we are in the era of change, APC insulted GEJ because of this same act. Now they are in power and still doing same thing they accused GEJ Of.
Stop this rubbish, nobody blame GEJ for blocking road when using the road but the harassment by the soldier is the worst. Now tell me dos you see any soldier on stands there? If it were to GEH or PEJ all the roads will be littered with men in Kaki
erunz: See video recording by an oppressed Nigerian who was forced to wait at Aso Drive road yesterday by security operatives who blocked the road & denied motorists passage for about 30 mins because President Muhammadu Buhari was using the link road to the villa. It is important to note that this road has no direct connection to Aso villa but just a link road.
The man who recorded the video repeatedly complained why security operatives blocked the road for over 30mins and also why the convoy of the president had to be so long. The video recording below shows more than 30 cars in the convoy of the president.
No doubt, President Muhammadu Buhari is living an extravagant & ostentatious lifestyle but why then is he saying Nigeria is broke is the question on the lips of many Nigerians.
both OP and the man record this video are foool , this happen all over the world even in States. When the President is coming the road have to be blocked to avoid some fanatic run into the convoy and to prevent accident. So it's normal process. Beside you ediots never complain when they block the road for the convoy of PEJ in Lagos, Abuja and PH respectively. Craze dey una head.
shiftmarket: See matching order. Time is going sha. I fear a major depression if things dont get sorted out now.
Now you can pump your tyre without the help of a vulcanizer. This machine can pump your tyre in less than 10mins, you can gauge your pressure yourself and pump according to the accurate pressure needed for your tyres. No more cheating by the vulcaniser. No more N100 per tyre gauging. Just plug it into the cigarette lighter in your car and you are pumping.
have this before bought it in 2010 but got spoiled now can I get a bigger one? I mean for SUV including the electric jack. I have the wheel spanner.
I'm very sure that one Mr. Tinubu has woken him up to the reality of governance.
Mr errand boy governor, just take a look at Fayose, na your mate o
hahaha you guys won't stop at nothing to show how stewpid you are , if na Fayose now you will be shouting your Hero up and down. Those of you who never want to see Lagos and all south west progress will never see progress in your life.
lanwrex: When will dz man start work sef.... M Tayad of story.. This is not the change they promised..2019 is coming thick and fast
shut up and face front, is he playing? Is inaugurating minister not part of his job. Some of you are just follow. You hear say dem Chukwudi, barcanister, firefire, anonimi etc dey comment you self wan comment abi? Ewu you join NL yesterday wan come do comment nonsense.
nairaarea: Long before the snake gave birth, everybody knew the baby snake will be a long creature. That is why not many are surprised about the grudge fight in Rivers State, five months after the elections. And the target of the battle is how the instrumentality of the Rivers State government can be used to deface and defame former Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Politics is a terrible calling, especially the type played in Nigeria.
Not up to six months after leaving office, it seems what the Amaechi administration was known for is already being erased calculatedly and gradually. But before we forget, I recall that once upon a time, Port Harcourt was like a city under siege. The brigands were in charge.
The citizens, often times, were asked to raise both hands up, sometimes with their shoes in their hands, to cross certain places in the Port Harcourt city.
The waterfronts were dens of barefaced criminals. It was not only the hapless citizenry that were browbeaten. Even the government was subservient to the whims and caprices of the “waterfront boys” They took control of even the structures of government.
I am aware that whenever the then Governor Peter Odili was going to visit any community, Government House had to clear from the “boys”. Depending on the signal they gave, Odili would either proceed or reschedule his visit. Clearing from the boys also included paying what they termed “landing fee”.
And whenever Odili got to such places, the boys took over the security structure until he left. That was the norm.
Then a certain young man, called Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi got into Government House as governor and declared a force majeure. He vowed to end the brigandage. That was the first war he had to fight, to change the narrative of the Rivers people. With the help of the police and other security agencies, the hoodlums were chased out of town. And for nearly eight years they were out of business and reckoning. But now they are back.
I recall how some Israeli security experts came to Rivers and with the special permission of the Police authorities at the time, they trained a Special Police Squad in the state on how to combat crime decisively.
With facilities like the hi-tech C4i which had a large screen, somewhere in the state secretariat, through which the whole of Port Harcourt could literally be viewed and tracked, fighting crime in the state was made easy. Crooks and criminal were routed. Police patrol vans combed every nook and cranny with vicious niche. Port Harcourt people could then sleep with both eyes closed. And they heaved a sigh of relief.
But when the fight between Amaechi and Jonathan began, not only was the police used against him, even the Special combat squad trained by the Israelis, all got transferred out of Rivers, all aimed at collapsing the security network put in place by Amaechi. And crime began to creep back.
While this happened, the Amaechi administration was revving up a revolution in the education sector. He was knocking down old schools and building ultra modern ones whose standards were simply beyond reproach. In droves, parents were withdrawing their children from the private schools they had flocked to, and returning to the reloaded public schools. The facilities and personnel in the said schools measured clearly with global standards. A total of 13,201 teachers were not only hired but trained to fit. Five Hundred primary schools were being constructed with 212 completed and 172 fully functional. 24 Model schools (one per LGA plus an extra) was undertaken, with five completed and one fully functional, the education sector was truly going through a rebirth.
What’s more, 309 students of Rivers State were sent on scholarship to Malaysia, 95 to Russia, 2 to Brazil, 15 to Germany and 28 others sent to Germany to acquire technical and vocational skills.
Surely, it was not for nothing that the state was named the UNESCO World Book Capital in 2014. It was a major feat that put Port Harcourt in the global map of prized cities in the world, having beaten other cities like Oxford (UK), Lyon (France) Moscow (Russia) etc. It was first in Sub Sahara Africa. And the first in Africa through public bid. Alexandria (Egypt) had won it in 2002 but not through public bid like that of Port Harcourt.
The Director General of UNESCO, Mrs. Irina Bokova, had said at the investiture ceremony that, “Port Harcourt in Nigeria has been named as the 2014 World Book Capital on account of the quality of its programme, in particular its focus on youth and the impact it will have on improving Nigeria’s culture of books, reading, writing and publishing to improve literacy rates”. How can we forget all these?
Many roads were either reconstructed, built afresh or dualised with modern drains and fittings. The roads are still there, including even federal roads like the Port Harcourt-Owerri road, which the Amaechi government built. That does not mean all of Port Harcourt’s roads were worked on. Villages and communities were lit up.
I cannot forget the 12 long bridges that took a road, for the first time, to towns like Opobo, Andoni etc. They were huge projects. What is more, the ambitious project of Greater Port Harcourt which sought to recreate another city, fitted with modern facilities and services. Yes, the city is not fully realized yet, but it is true that substantial work had been done. Although I am not a fan of the mono-rail project, because it couldn’t have been a priority to an emerging economy, yet the fact remains that it is a noble project on which huge sums have been sunk.
Indeed, many people, including this reporter, had believed Amaechi was undertaking too many projects at the time. His project plates were perpetually full, as he governed with the passion of an activist like driving to go inspect projects at unholy hours like 2 a.m. What about the health sector. Primary Health Care centres nearly approximated the status of General Hospitals in all the local government areas. The hospitals were simply amazing with many of the doctors being products of the state scholarship scheme under the Amaechi administration.
It is ironic that it is in this same sector that there is standing issue of abandoned Karibi Whyte hospital project. Not many people will not be enthralled by the vastness of the Songhai Farms in Tai, Ogoni, which also employed so many Rivers people and which must be producing plantain in tons by now.
The mechanized fish farms in Buguma had in no small way also boosted the state’s overall economy. The above are some of the undeniable landmark achievements of the Amaechi administration. And he was poised to continuing the streak when the fight between him and the former president, Goodluck Jonathan broke out with all the concomitant consequences. Many people yet believe that there was more to the bitter disagreement between the duo than mere political differences. The latter had unleashed federal might against Amaechi including even the controversial swap of ownership of the Soku oil wells said to belong to Rivers State, to Bayelsa State.
Nobody would deny that Amaechi got distracted in a way. Who wouldn’t be anyway? The emergence of Nyesom Wike as the governor of the state in the last election is a fall out of the disagreement between Amaechi and the Jonathans. That explains why the opposition and criticism of all that Amaechi did has been fierce and vitriolic. It is even worse that Amaechi’s past is now being dressed with robes of fraud and infamy, apparently to mortify his political essence. No denial.
And suddenly the narrative of “an action governor” is being confused with the folk tales of fraud.
I believe that Amaechi can be probed by a succeeding government, provided the intent is altruistic. Unfortunately, the utterances and declarations of Governor Wike are hardly mistaken. On too many occasions, he had declared Amaechi guilty of the many accusations even before the probes were set up. What that means is that given his obvious bias, the panels are likely to work from the answer to the question, in such a way as to arrive at the conclusions reached by Wike even before the inquests began.
The Rivers polity is sharply divided. Many of those who even applauded Amaechi’s achievements turned against him because of the support to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Many saw it as a betrayal of his ‘brother’. But those who so argue forget that Amaechi it was who gave Jonathan the highest vote of 2 million in 2011. Even before the fight broke out, what good did Jonathan do to Rivers State? Was there any federal presence in the state as a reward for the 2011 support, even if the factor of kindred connection is discounted? Those who castigate Amaechi for supporting Buhari forget that that same brother of his had oppressed him openly by supporting somebody ( Jonah Jang, a northerner) who scored 16 votes as against Amaechi who scored 19 votes in the contest to become the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Does one good turn not deserve another? They say it is politics. But I think it has a shade of evil.
As it is always, darkness cannot comprehend light.
God bless you my brother, The son's and Daughters of hate, TANoids, wailing wailers, pained opposition will not remember the good things Ameach have done in rivers state. I have never been to river state but I remember vividly in the past when we use to argue about the beat and performing Governors in Nigeria then, we use to brag about Fashola and the PDP e-warriors use to to sing the praise of Ameachi, they tag him as the best Governor then and also tag what he has did and we the ACN supporters always reason with them then but we always argue with them base on the allocation each states get and the population of each the states . But today we are still praising Fashola for the good things he did in Lagos and they are tagging that same Ameachi as bad and fraud cow he left their sinking ship to join the change group he truly belong to. Mind you I believe Ameachi was only following PDP then in body but has the spirit of a good leader but since PDP is the ruling party in SS and SE respectively he has to play along but perform his role as the best and kind Governor he is. Welcome to where you truly belong Ameachi and your performance as a minister will shock and pain the PDP to marrow. Don't worry soon you gonna be VP in this country.
This PDP are just bunch of nuisance, when they convene and voted Saraki and ekeremadu as SP/DSP they think APC are happy about it? Hahha they should deal with it and go to hell.
Xetima: INSTITUTION is NOT necessarily SCHOOL APC with SHALLOW EDUCATION. This is what you get when you elect your king based on his NEPA BILL
Am tired of you and your senior wailers, I ask what institution dos the clueless created and he never answer. You and your likes remain jobless and you here shouting he create institution. Is the one they using in embezzling? Nonsense.
Because Buhari does NOT seek medical attention in Nigeria.
So much for the PROPAGANDA noise about CHANGE CHANGE!
shut up mr man PMB is not facing any trial then and free to travel to where ever he is, a criminal facing charges is not allow to travel out of that country even in advance nations.
anonimi: No wonder you follow the Dullard from Daura. Birds of a feather flock together. Illiterates follow illiterates! Institutions are very DIFFERENT from schools oh!
yea tell me about the institution then and stop ranting ok. Which yeye institutions the clueless build that give room for embezzlement.
chibaik: He is walking freely but just can't travel abroad and yet you call that freedom. Then a question comes to mind, do you really know the meaning of FREEDOM? When a small boy catches a bird, he ties it with 200 yards rope and tethers it to a pillar in the compound. The bird now walks about within the length of the rope, will you now say the bird is free? I think your primary school English teacher wasted your parents money to a great extent.
Your certificate need to be withdrawn from you ASAP, someone. Who is facing trial will always have limited freedom anywhere in the world, even granting him bail while facing the charges alone is enough. I think you need to check your dictionary for the meaning house arrest then you will know he's is even beyond freedom as he can move around the country just can't move outside the country.
Trailblazer1: you clearly admitted that he is yet to be found guilty, but sees nothing wrong with an innocent man being hounded like a common criminal Maybe since the impunity was carried out by your messiah we should all accept it. Then i'm tempted to wish you the same
how was he hounded like a criminal? The last time I checked he is waking freely. Though he has not been found guilty but lots of evidence have been submitted against him.
donphilopus: Wished he was deprived I'm even glad he's let to go abroad to receive treatment. Alayemeseigha's death was blamed on the APC-led government by some mischievous element. I wouldn't want those same daft people to accuse the FG if he's not allowed medical treatment abroad, and something eventually happens. He should go. That wouldn't stop him from being jailed if found guilty!
yes you right jare and he should be escorted with some security men probably DSS.
You wished his freedom was deprived as you gladly support any form of impunity under the dullard. you are only expressing you disappointment by picking holes in peoples comment. but you've got the wrong guy
what freedom are you talking about? The guy have been release on bail since and walking freely just can't travel outta the country that's it.
you mumu I swear has the passport Being released yet? What if FG insist on him seeking medical treatment locally and back it up with better medically facilities here in Nigeria.
Firefire: Non-inclusion of youths among the ministers-designate
Are you people not aware that APC is a party for the aged ?
I pity the people still expecting change from the overspent and over rotated politicians.
Picture below speaks volume, but una no gree open una eyes.
The guys below me are irredeemable, please ignore them.
Guy In a sane and normal society when things is going wrong they said we should call the elders to help us out and that what we did ok. So learn to live with it as PMB/PYO will be your President till 2019/2023
Hahaha I did mine earlier than expected, it's been over 6month I did mine even before the election if I could remember vividly and I never propose to any lady in my life what for? So if I no propose mean i no love you ba? Keep dreaming. Some women with nonsense reasoning. @OP you likes full RCCG,MFM,WINNERS etc
Firefire: The court should please award him... Life imprisonment with hard labour....
APC, party of professional looters and career liars. - Lie Mohammed.
you see how stupid you are? When it's Akpabio turn you start blaming PMB for witch hunting but in Goje you sharperly condemn him to life imprisonment. You shallow. @PMB let the fight against corruption continue and nobody should be spare. Mind you this is an APC and the people of Gombe are so vexed and they attack him in court, if na Akpabio his people will be protesting stupid people of South South and South East.
Editor1: They call him clueless, but the dullard can't help but seek his counsel.
Dulapo has realised that the reason he joined teaching is no longer wat they are paying!
hahahah even a 2yrs old will know you only ranting.. The last person PMB will seek advice from will be GEJ... The like of OBJ,IBB, Abdusalam, Gowon etc are still alive and you talking of GEJ shake my head for you... Even PMB will rely on Ameachi and Fashola in leadership than that President Jonathan...
Mee234: If it can't be done DSS will not be trying to harass some people in giving witness in favour of the president and friends . It is obvious Kumar the Cct judge was commotion to do a job but there a limit he can go to show his hand. If the APC want saraki gone today , APC should talk to PDP . it easier and less messy
hahah am hearing the DSS forcing people to testify for the first time am I dreaming?
TonyeBarcanista: See as you de run your mouth like person wey experience orgasm for the first time. You are even proud to admit the manipulation of justice to coerce rogues like Saraki into doing the bidding of AP-thief and the Presidency. Fear God o
sorry show anywhere I mention manipulate or him doing bidding of the party or presidency.
Mee234: It is not an assumption but fact. Saraki have enough to buy any judge. that is why buhari and co have resorted to using DSs to harass people. Not everybody is falling for that. That was why that first rivers election tribunal judge was changed. Getting a friendly judge without doing ur home is getting difficult
wow you mean buy any judge? He won't dare that under PMB even the judge won't wanna take bribe or be bought. It's no business as usual and you should know what that mean. Let me tell this, no matter how or the level of separation of power the President still have evey power over all sector/ section of Government in this country.
Politics › Re: President Buhari Please Start Work, Enough Is Enough by bashydemy(m): 12:40pm On Nov 04, 2015
