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Politics › Yar’adua: Senate Considers Sending Team To S’arabia by Beaf(op): 2:29am On Jan 12, 2010

[size=14pt]Yar’Adua: Senate Considers Sending Team to S’Arabia[/size]
From Sufuyan Ojeifo in Abuja, 01.12.2010

Tension began to build in the Senate yesterday ahead of today’s proposed motion on the health of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, which may lead to the setting up of a team to pay a verification visit to the President.
Yar’Adua has been receiving treatment since November 23, 2009, at the King Faisal Specialist and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for pericarditis - acute inflammation of the membrane around the heart.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu had announced on Sunday in Minna, Niger State, that the Senate would rise to the occasion, asking Nigerians “to watch out to what will happen on Tuesday (today).”
THISDAY gathered last night that a motion would be tabled before the Upper House this morning when it resumes in plenary from its Christmas break.

The motion, as learnt, has three prayers, one of which was said to be contentious.
A source close to the meeting of Body of Principal Officers told THISDAY yesterday night that it was agreed that a team of senators should be dispatched to Saudi Arabia to verify the state of Yar’Adua’s health at the King Faisal Specialist and Research Centre in Jeddah.
It was also agreed that the Personal Physician to the President, Dr. Salisu Baiye, should be summoned to appear before the Senate Committee on Health to brief it on Yar'Adua's health condition.
While the principal officers, according to the source, agreed unanimously to these two prayers, they disagreed on the prayer to invoke Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution to enable Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan to assume the position of Acting President.

The Section reads: “Whenever the President transmits to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives a written declaration that he is proceeding on vacation or that he is otherwise unable to discharge the functions of his office, until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary such functions shall be discharged by the Vice-President as Acting President.”
It was learnt that the principal officers agreed that since Yar’Adua has not transmitted such letter to the Senate President, the Vice-President cannot step in as Acting President.
Some officers were said to have suggested the invocation of Section 144 of the 1999 Constitution on permanent incapacity of President or Vice-President.
But the suggestion, which was the subject of heated argument, was said to have been put on hold until the first two prayers had been exhaustively carried out: visit to the Saudi Arabia hospital and the appearance of Yar’Adua’s personal doctor before the Committee on Health.

The source who spoke with THISDAY explained that the invocation of Section 144 is dependent on the Federal Executive Council (FEC), pointing out that “FEC should be the one to comply with the provisions of the Section and then send a report to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.”
Section 144 (1) reads: “The President or Vice-President shall cease to hold office, if (a) by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of all the members of the Executive Council of the Federation it is declared that the President or Vice-President is incapable of discharging the functions of his office; and, (b) the declaration is verified, after such medical examination as may be necessary, by a medical panel established under subsection (4) of this section in its report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.”

Subsection (2) reads: “Where the medical panel certifies in the report that in its opinion the President or Vice President is suffering from such infirmity of body or mind as renders him permanently incapable of discharging the functions of his office, a notice thereof signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be published in the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation.
“(3) The President or Vice President shall cease to hold office as from the date of publication of the notice of the medical report pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

“(4) The medical panel to which this section relates shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, and shall comprise five medical practitioners in Nigeria (a) one of whom shall be the personal physician of the holder of the office concerned; and, (b) four other medical practitioners who have, in the opinion of the President of the Senate, attained a high degree of eminence in the field of medicine relative to the nature of the examination to be conducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions.”
There have been anxieties in different quarters occasioned by unconfirmed reports of the president’s incapacitation as a result of his health challenges that have kept him away from his duty post for well over 40 days.
Senate’s consideration of the motion on his health condition, which is coming on a day some Nigerians have planned to march to the National Assembly against Yar’Adua, is expected to assist the polity in dousing tension and to renew confidence in the public that it (Senate) is very concerned too.

Meanwhile, the 57-member Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF) yesterday launched into a closed-door meeting to articulate and agree on a position ahead of today’s planned motion on Yar’Adua.
But a member of the Forum said that at the end of the three-hour meeting, “no collective decision or individual decision was reached.”
The member said: “Everybody at the meeting was not happy at the development in the Presidency where members of the same party find it difficult to hand over to each other.”
He said that the position of the Senate on the matter would suffice, stressing that the planned motion would define the direction the entire House would go.

The NSF meeting, which held in Senate Committee Room 313, was presided over by the Chair of the Forum, Senator Umaru Dahiru (from Sokoto State).
Seventeen members of the Forum belong to opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and Action Congress (AC), while the remaining 40 belong to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=163993

Politics › Re: Us Senate Invites Mutallab's Father by Beaf(op): 4:32pm On Jan 11, 2010

chrisz:
my candid advice is that americans should tamper justice with mercy.mutallab senior had made notifications before his sons action.this demonstrates his innocence, and to fellow nigerians lets keep on praying for mutallab senior because it can happen to any father.

Rubbish.
It can only happen to fathers who have no time for their sons. That is a warning to all men, always listen to your kids, be their best friend and train them to be principled.
If your child grows up rotten, it is your fault. No two ways and that is exactly why Mr Mutallab has been invited.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 4:05pm On Jan 11, 2010

Indians don start dia own news too http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/nigerian-president-umaru-musa-yaraduas-health-in-huge-speculation_100302281.html

Politics › Re: America’s Middle East Policy Responsible For Terrorism – Jibril Aminu by Beaf: 3:57pm On Jan 11, 2010

Lagosboy:
A journalist asked the chairman senate committe on foreign affairs a question and you say this

Some of you Muslims need to distil sentiment from logic.
A Nigerian has just attempted bombing a US plane for Middle East reasons. There have been riots in the North with the loss of several lives for reasons in the Middle East.
If you owe more allegiance to the Middle East than Nigeria, pack out and go there.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 3:30pm On Jan 11, 2010

Gbawe:
"shockingly dishonest" ? I don't think many objective viewers of this thread can accuse me of that. Rather , it is you who is "shockingly dishonest" with how you will not explain the sense in Jonathan , if he has any integrity and given his very sensitive position , not coming out to defend himself when damaging lies , calculated to decieve Nigerians , are told in his name.

You may like Jonathan but I hope you can see he is 'hanging' himself slowly? The man has no political machinery save for OBJ who leaves 'staunch disciples' like Ribadu, El Rufia and Fani-Kayode in the lurch when it suits him. When it is confirmed that Yar Adua was incapacitated and Jonathan was complicit in the conspiracy to imply otherwise then the VP will be finished. The Northern hawks who want him out will now have the perfect excuse to impeach him. let us wait and see.

You see why you are shockingly dishonest. The bit in bold reveals you wholly, read my post about the armed robber and then think of what you have just written. Pity!
You are less concerned about constituitional violations than about attempting to project your warped logic of hating the victim. Your so called Northern hawks who are more guilty of breaching the constitution have suddenly become your angels from heaven who will deal with the "hung" Jonathan. How shameless! No wonder the South remains under the thumb of your heavenly "Northern hawks" and cabals.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 3:00pm On Jan 11, 2010

Gbawe:
You still avoid what is painfully obvious. Will the Vice President of a nation , if he has an iorta of integrity, allow outright and potentially harmful lies be told in his name to the entire World ? Think about it properly. It really is very simple . If Akunyili is quoting Jonathan wrongly then where is the rebuttal from Jonathan or his camp over a slur that may irrevocably damage the VP's credibility? If you cannot see that Jonathan is a willing participant in this web of deception then it means I underestimate your unobjective allegiance to the VP.

You are the one pushing an agenda and arguing blindly. I really used to respect you in the past, but boy! What a mistake!

I will give you a simple thought experiment after which I will pull out from this foolish argument;
[list]
[li]Armed robber visits your neighbours house[/li]
[li]Armed robber steals your neighbours money[/li]
[/list]
What do you do? You accuse your neighbour of permitting the armed robber to take their money and call your neighbour a dishonest crook.

You are being shockingly dishonest. Bye, there are other threads about Yar Adua's death that are more interesting abd other threads with matters that are thought provoking.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 2:51pm On Jan 11, 2010

sammyzacks:
Dora never claimed she spoke to the president. If you say so, give your source.

Dora is the Nigerian Minister of Information. She speaks on behalf of Gov. She was simply quotingJonathan and he has not counter her statement. I assure you that what she said would be reflected in the FEC minutes of meeting. And that makes it authoritative.

Read this article to the end http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art20091211275853
Tell us the implication.

Politics › Re: America’s Middle East Policy Responsible For Terrorism – Jibril Aminu by Beaf: 2:44pm On Jan 11, 2010

What has the Middle East got to do with Nigeria? Is it one of the 36 states? angry

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 2:26pm On Jan 11, 2010

Gbawe:
Beaf , don't discredit yourself trying to defend Jonathan. The Minister of Information is the official spokesperson of a Government Jonathan is a top member of. She said Jonathan confirmed to them at the last FEC meeting that he spoke to Yar Adua "precisely at 8:00 pm". If you are implying Akunyili lied then what does that say about the character and integrity of the VP that you are trying to defend and exonerate of blame at all cost ? Should Jonathan , if he is not a willing conspirator in this deception, not come out to vehemently debunk any lies being served up to Nigerians in his name?

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/01/07/i-spoke-with-yaradua-briefly-jonathan/

You are the one discrediting yourself. If you haven't heard it from the horses mouth, then you haven't heard it. It doesn't matter what Dora's position is, afterall she has been telling us that she's been speaking with Yar Adua. That is patently false as you and I know.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 2:05pm On Jan 11, 2010

^
Seconded.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 2:02pm On Jan 11, 2010

^
Thats still Dora, so it remains hearsay.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 1:58pm On Jan 11, 2010

sammyzacks:
@beaf
Dora mentioned that during their last FEC meeting, Jonathan said he spoke with the president.

If Jonathan hasn't said so himself, I'm afraid that is hearsay.

Politics › Re: Jonathan, Mark And Bankole-liars? by Beaf: 1:48pm On Jan 11, 2010

Goodluck Jonathan didn't confirm anything to the best of my knowledge. When the newspaper called his spokesperson, the reply was "I can confirm". That is an unfinished sentence that does not mean anything, he never said what he was confirming. Also Jonathans people have been leaking the gist that he never spoke to Yar Adua.

Politics › Re: Mutallab Pleads Not Guilty by Beaf: 1:43pm On Jan 11, 2010

airzzee:
The boy is actually NOT guilty.

Why should he plead guilty? The guilty parties are our leaders and top government officials (The Obasanjos, The Atikus, The Yar’aduas, The IBBs, The Buharis, The Prof Osuji’s & other ministers of education, the former & present NASS members, The former & present governors…etc), who had opportunity of restructuring a better Nigeria.

Had Nigeria got good schools, had Nigeria developed our moribund educational system, had ASUU not been treated unfairly, which prolongs graduation dates for undergrads (a nightmare for parents!), had the standard of education not fallen in Nigeria, Farouk Abdulmutallab, would have remained and studied in Nigeria; not Togo, not England, not Dubai, not to talk of Yemen.

The poor boy is a victim of our government insensitivity to the good people of Nigeria. At that vulnerable age, he was left in the cold of parentlessness. It’s a shame that a Nigerian will go to Togo (God help us), Ghana and other smaller and less endowed countries for primary and secondary educations. What a shame!!! We need to bury our heads in shame.

While I condemn the attack intoto, I request America to join a class action of our leaders. Whatever sentence Farouk will face, our leaders, including Obasanjo and Yar’Adua should be made to suffer more.

Really now?!

In case you don't know (or are just lying), his father is a king pin in the corrupt Northern cabal that has held this country to ransome for 41 years. His father is as much a thief as any name you can call.

It's your call if you want to side with extremists and mass murderers, just pray that none sits on the same plane as you with a bomb strapped to his di'ck.

Politics › Re: No Sign Of Ya'adua's Death On Cnn And Bbc by Beaf: 1:31pm On Jan 11, 2010

So?

Has Yar Adua been speaking to you on the phone too?

Politics › Re: Us Senate Invites Mutallab's Father by Beaf(op): 1:28pm On Jan 11, 2010

nonnyno:
Critical moment for mutallab snr and nigeria. The outcome of this invitation may be double sided, we need wisdom and GOD's special intervention this time around. He may decide not 2 go, but if he will honour the invitation, all the relevant agencies should assist him 2 make good his responses to the us senate. Also, his appearing at the US senate come that january 20th may force the US 2 reconsider removing Nigeria's name from their blacklist. It may also turn out to be an avenue for the US 2 extract more information from him, and should he contradict what they already have, it could be bad! Remember, US is more concerned about the possibility of having al-queda group, sponsors or even a link in NIGERIA! let's watch out as the events/drama unfold

Stup!d.

We don't bloody need anything. To hell with the Mutallabs! angry

It isn't our problem whether the whole Mutallab family are thrown in jail and the key thrown away. That family has brought the country enough shame, don't be a fool to tie Nigeria and Mutallab.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 1:14pm On Jan 11, 2010

jesu seun:
i still dont believe the news,cnn and bbc is yet to confirm it,why is it from one source,american chronicles,lets try to ponder on it,before we start rejoicing on someone death.its a shame we dont love our leaders.

You can love Yar Adua (RIP) and Andoakaa. They are your leaders, but leave me out of it. angry

I really don't want to swear at anybody right now.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 1:02pm On Jan 11, 2010

Another (this time dodgy) site has the headline Yar Adua dead http://news.puggal.com/yar-adua-dead-17730/

Politics › Re: REPORT: Yar'adua Is Brain-Damaged by Beaf: 12:36pm On Jan 11, 2010

^
Why do some people keep posting exactly the same thing others have posted? Abi na brain death? grin

@topic
The man died 32 days ago. RIP.

There is a tremendous explosion of news stories in the Western press that the man is either irreversibly brain damaged or totally dead and being kept going only by life support machines (dat one too na death).

The sort of "reputable" sources some of us want http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5e7e52aa-fe15-11de-9340-00144feab49a.html

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 12:01pm On Jan 11, 2010

OMO IBO:
My guy, you try but the above doesn't really answer her question.

I am lobbying Goodluck for that position. After I get in, I will change my name to Goodluck Goodluck. grin

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:59am On Jan 11, 2010

The fear of God is going to be put into the bloody NASS. Everybody will now be afraid of jail time, Is it adieu Dimeji? shocked

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:51am On Jan 11, 2010

That Yar Adua might have been moved to Germany is credible. There is some German news that states categorically that he couldn't recognise Turai because he suffered massive brain damage in Saudi (same news is in the British Telegraph - who by the way quote our very own next as a reputable news source).

RIP Umaru Musa Yar Adua.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:46am On Jan 11, 2010

Yar Adua is dead. You people cannot resurect him with your ill wishes. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:26am On Jan 11, 2010

^
Sharap!

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:25am On Jan 11, 2010

violent:
Funny!

Is there no one mourning the president? I mean, he's someone's father and someone's husband, that ought to count for something right?

Someone is crying. . .

[img]http://thebsreport.files./2009/07/crocodile_tears.jpg[/img]

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 11:06am On Jan 11, 2010

I am not even a pastor, prophet, babalawo or any of the other thieving professions, but this is my prediction for 2010;

[size=14pt]Behold, I saw the heavens open and at the sound of seven trumpets, the cries of Aondoakaa, Serki Mukta, Ailero, Ibori and multitudes rent the firmaments in seven languages from the dungeons of Kirikiri, Gashua and Ita Oko. . .[/size]

www.nairaland.com/attachments/180447_ROTFLMAO_gif3d0c775232c7f27cf80592785b9635b6

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 10:59am On Jan 11, 2010

violent:
I honestly feel for him, he was used as a puppet in a murky political system, he shoulda stayed at home and out of politics. . . . if he did, he'd still be looking forward to weekends with Families. . . .he now lie with the fishes.

Its gon be soooo hot on Ibori and Aondooaka, Goodluck got lucky again.

I'd never have someone named Goodluck as an assistant. . NEVER!

www.nairaland.com/attachments/180447_ROTFLMAO_gif3d0c775232c7f27cf80592785b9635b6 www.nairaland.com/attachments/180447_ROTFLMAO_gif3d0c775232c7f27cf80592785b9635b6 www.nairaland.com/attachments/180447_ROTFLMAO_gif3d0c775232c7f27cf80592785b9635b6

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 10:52am On Jan 11, 2010

Even the Brits too are in on the brain damage stuff http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/6962983/Nigeria-in-crisis-after-president-left-seriously-brain-damaged.html

We can only say thank you to the US and the UK for the bountiful help they have given us through this trying times.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 10:49am On Jan 11, 2010

asha 80:
hehe.if this is true then who signed the budget and why are the goverment officials lying to us?

It must have been Yar Adua, because one needs massive brain damage to sign things in naija.

Politics › Re: REPORT: President Yaradua Is Dead? by Beaf: 10:44am On Jan 11, 2010

May his gentle soul rest in peace.
[size=14pt]Now the nation can bleeping move forward. Aondoakaa can now Bleep off![/size] angry

Politics › Re: Sule Lamido Is Performing Well {pics Incl} by Beaf: 6:05am On Jan 11, 2010

It is the focus on alternative energy that I am most impressed with. That is the way Nigeria should be going, I would really love to contribute to the efforts in that direction; much more can be done.
Lamido is doing very well from the little I can see. Jigawa is a new state that requires this sort of cando attitude.

https://lh4.ggpht.com/_f7u9OjJRUxg/S0aNLcPkIcI/AAAAAAAAAco/eb9WnB4kqGg/s640/DSCF2713.JPG

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