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Excellent Point.

People refuse to see things this way. I've said it before I will say it again; these folks are all politicians, Nigerian politicians for that matter. It is inevitable, every one of them have stolen before and will definitely steal again if the opportunity shows up.

The only candidate that is heavily under pressure, under microscope, under the eyes of the world is IBB. This cat can not afford to mess up. He's focused, he's respected my majority, he's desperate for success and he definitely has the experience.

I will give him the chance to redeem himself or shoot himself in the foot.

@ LEWA: The sad part of this whole issue is the fact that come 2007 you will still be at the slavery yard making all kinds of inefficacious noises; typical example of a big talker with no action.

A matured sensible civilized individual will respect one's choice. It's my right and I have my reasons.

You continue to make fatuous remarks, I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to accomplish, but when I look at your comments, I see an insulting frustrated fiasco; hence it will be a mere waste of my time to continue to entertain your stupidity, my friend.

Instead of barking like a sick addlepated dog, you need to chill out and watch the election process as it evolves. I can assure you that pretty soon the right candidate will be elected.
Just keep in mind that in my country majority carries the vote, not just couple of actionless voices like yours.

May God bless Nigeria.

LEWA, my friend, it is so easy for you to talk a-lot of big stuff out there in the slavery yard (chicago). Please, get your paper together and come visit and you will quickly quit your maginary dream and join the camp just like your sisters and brothers.

You guys know the truth and that is why all of you are so paranoid. Why can we all wait and allow the great citizens of Nigeria to determine the next Nigeria president.

I'm sick and tired of discussing this IBB issue with a frustrated fake rebel or what ever you want to call yourself.
Majority carries the vote; let's chill and see.

May God bless Nigeria.

Hey, I'm not mad at you.

This is politics and this is democracy; we all have our rights and please let's exercise our rights effectively.
I'm pretty sure that IBB's camp expects this type of move and I'm also sure that they have solid strategy to keep their supporters focused.

Not a big deal!

lol
You're a funny guy, my friend!

It's amusing how folks judge one that sees thing differently, but it's all good. If it makes you happy, please bring it on.

I know myself and I have my reasons for supporting IBB. Couple of voices like yours mean absolutely nothing to me or to Nigeria.
Let's stay focused and allow our votes to select the next president.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, my friend.

May God bless Nigeria.

IBB has a-lot to lose this time around. He's under microscope and he can not afford to mess up. He will utilize all his resources and skill to make things right this time.
The system is corrupt, the culture is corrupt; any other leader apart from IBB (new generation leader or old school) will steal, period.

May God bless Nigeria.

99% of Mr Duke's noise makers know that he's not ready and he can never be the next Nigerian president. And this is also why they're all paranoid.

We all know who will get us there faster.

No need to waste time, this is it and we are ready.

Just Remember this slogan
IBB has a-lot to lose this time around. He's under microscope and he can not afford to mess up. He will utilize all his resources and skill to make things right this time.
The system is corrupt, the culture is corrupt; any other leader apart from IBB (new generation leader or old school) will steal, period.

May God bless Nigeria

@ LEWA: Dude, you're not making any sense. I do not know who's daddy or uncle you're talking about, I wish I do, but I don't.
If you truly want to debate with me on this topic, then you need to grow up and state your question or point clearly.

Also take your time and browse around Nairaland site (politics section), and you will quickly discover that I've answered all your questions, but if you want to discuss this particular topic, please grow up and bring it on.

My friend, whether you like it or not, our next president is coming from North, period. Nigerians are smarter and ready to move forward. They prefer a real soldier not a toy soldier
Infact, for your information, the presidential position is no longer vacant and that is the truth.

May god bless Nigeria.

Wake up guys!

At this point I do not see any promising presidential candidate available to us. It is sad, but it is the fact.
Recently Mr Duke was in North to campaign for the 2007 presidential election and he was chased out of the region like a thief. IBB on the other hand could go to Mr Duke's home town at any day at any time to do thesame thing with out any problem.
It is clearly impossible for IBB being chased out of any where in Nigeria under any circumstances. This is called respect and this is the type of leadership that will make an immediate positive impact in Nigeria.

Guys, Nigeria at this point is very fragile and the last thing we all want is an amateur boy scout to lead us.

Also keep in mind that all these folks are politicians, our system is corrupt and our culture is also corrupt. The candidates are playing the same music, and at the end of the day they've done nothing for us, but accomplished wealth for selves, their friends and their families.
Please be smart and don't be brainwashed; everyone of them is corrupt. It doesn't matter if their states are clean as Paris, they are all corrupt.

Futhermore it doesn't matter, old school or new generation, the fact remains the same. They are all filthy with scatological intention.

Again, IBB on the other hand knows that the world is watching, he understands that there is absolutely zero tolerance for failure this time around.
I can assure you that he will not steal, I can assure you that he will use all his resources and skill to reform this country back to Giant of African. IBB can not afford to mess up this time, trust me.
He is extremely desperate for success this time around.
It is confirmed that he is most well respected individual in Nigeria by majority, this also gives me an assurance that governors and other high government officials under his regime will think twice before stealing.

Folks, think systematically, this is a great opportunity to change things around for ever in Nigeria. Let us take advantage of it. Stop rehashing, forget the past and let's move forward.

Even GOD, the greatest forgives and gives second chance.

Just Remember this slogan
IBB has a-lot to lose this time around. He's under microscope and he can not afford to mess up. He will utilize all his resources and skill to make things right this time.
The system is corrupt, the culture is corrupt; any other leader apart from IBB (new generation leader or old school) will steal, period.

May God bless Nigeria

Wake up, guys!

FACT:IBB has a-lot to lose this time around. He's under microscope and he can not afford to mess up. He will utilize all his resources and skill to make things right this time.

The system is corrupt, the culture is corrupt; any other leader apart from IBB (new generation leader or old school) will steal, period.


If you're smart, you need no more information to get it.

Waiting for what by Shabarank '92 album

LEWA: I'm not sure if you've been told that Big B1not scared of anybody or any topic, hence I will never be scared of you or your question. And please do not think that I've been avoiding you or your question because that is definitely not the case, my friend.

Now, I will appreciate it if you could go ahead and express you question clearly,

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

May God bless Nigeria.

OJ OJ OJ, what a dumb ass.

As much as I used to admire him, he is a true definition of an ass.

Why the book? Why? For what?

OJ, you need to move on with your life and stay away from any negative attention.

You need to hag out with Michael Jackson and learn how is done.

The book will definitely bring him down.

Note to OJ: OJ, please for the sake of the children, shut up.

Yes, if a woman could lead disabled Liberia, a woman can definitely rule Nigeria with no problem.

If she is experienced, qualified and strong enough to get the job done. Why not?

Let's the votes determine the next Nigerian president.

May God bless Nigeria

Why are we even discussing this topic? I see the topic as being degrading to every single citizen of Nigeria. No question.

Cool, thanks for combining the 2 topics.

Why are you guys crying over the location of the post. We are talking about Nairaland, hence the topic could have been anywhere, it shouldn't matter.
I've selected the politics section because it happens to be my favorite location.

Where else would you prefer this topic; Job section or business section?

Guys just don't think, period.

Back to the topic:
Very soon Nairaland.com will become yahoo.com. Just mark it down, I said it.

Seun keep your head up, sky is the limit.

But I still have beef with you.

I believe this topic was posted already and Nigerians had already voiced their comments.

Folks, no need to get too hot about this topic. This is democracy, we all have rights to support any candidate. Let us remain focused and allow our votes to determine the next president.

May God bless Nigeria.

Correction: The article is from the news, I did not make it up.

An article from the new. It is very interesting, check it out

Aso Rock Is Being Prepared For IBB’

18th November

E.J Agbonayinma is a USA-based businessman and politician. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he was at last national convention of the PDP. He is a well known political associate of General Ibrahim Badamoise Babangida (IBB). In this interview granted our Assistant Editor, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Agbonayinma spoke on the presidential ambition of IBB, the event that led to his picking the PDP nomination form, how the decision has changed the political equation of the country. He said the nation needs a strong character like IBB to quickly arrest the socio-political and economic crisis currently threatening to tear the country apart. And said that the Aso Rock is being prepared for IBB to take over on May 27, 2007.

What is your take about the decision by General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) to pick the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)?

It is the moment we all have been waiting for years. Now that he has picked the form, I can tell you that it is the beginning of the victory for his presidential ambition and a victory for Nigerians who have long been waiting for high national quality leadership in the country. Honestly, we are very happy. I am now in Nigeria; I came with my friends from United States of America, you know I stay in US.

I have been living there in the past 21 years but we are now in the country to ensure that come May 29, 2007, our principal- IBB becomes the next President of this country. That is our major assignment and responsibility for now, and by the grace of God, we shall succeed. You witnessed what happened at the PDP National Secretariat, the day IBB picked his form; it was very amazing, people came from across the country to witness the event, in support of IBB’s ambition. I am short of words to describe what happened on that day; but we are very happy that at last, he has responded to our request to enter the presidential race.

While you are expressing joy over the decision by IBB to enter the race, there are people out there who are asking: What does IBB really wants?

It is expected. There would always be some people, who for their selfish political reason or other reasons would express different views. But we are happy that those who are expressing happiness over our principal’s recent political moves are in majority.

Politics is a game of number. The minority will have their say but the majority will always have their way.

Look, we need IBB to rescue the country form the imminent political crisis that is about to tear the country apart. And that is why over 300 associations are out there explaining to both international community and Nigerians why IBB must be President of Nigeria in 2007; if we want to save this country from the danger that is staring in our face over the Niger Delta crisis, we need strong character and experienced person like IBB to save the situation. And I can tell you that the Aso Rock is being prepared for IBB.

Picking the form is one thing but winning the party’s presidential ticket is a serious matter. What makes you think IBB will win the primary election? There are many aspirants who are also working assiduously to get the ticket.

Our principal, IBB is a very tactical and

intelligent human being; before he picked his form he may have done his home work very well; for picking that form alone means a lot to many Nigerians; before now people were doubting whether he will pick the form or not. But now that he has picked the form, some mischievous persons are saying he might not fill the form; some are saying he might return the form to the PDP; some people are even saying the PDP might disqualify him from contesting the primary election.

But all I know is that since IBB picked his form, the political calculations by politicians towards 2007 general elections have changed for the better.

Some people are saying he might be disqualified from contesting the election. Do you entertain such fear also?

I think we have gone past that stage now.

Disqualify him for what? On what basis would anybody disqualify him? IBB? Forget it. Our principal has not committed any sin; the constitution is very clear on who can contest election in our nation; we must play the game by the rules and constitution. We know what we want; we know what the nation wants and we are working very positively towards it. We know the pretenders and contenders in the presidential race; we know those who are lobbying for Vice President in the name of contesting for presidency, buying chieftaincy titles all over the country, squandering public funds for his political ambition that will never come to pass; we know them. Of course, we respect their right to aspire to any political position in this country and we wish them good luck.

You appear to be very passionate about IBB and I know you have been in the business of wanting him to contest the Presidency of this country for a long time. What do you see in him?

When I was growing up, my father used to tell me not to judge people by their physical appearance but by what they can do and what they have done. I have done my home work about IBB; I have thoroughly assessed him and came to a final conclusion that he is a man of integrity, a man of honour, a man who strongly believes in the unity of our nation, a man who treat people equally, no matter where come from. He is a very kind and lovely person. He does not relay with you on the basis of your religious or tribe. You need to move very close to him to know the kind of person he is. Some people might have some thing against him; it is normal; he is a human being. He is not perfect.

It is only Almighty God that is perfect. But he stands tall among few good people. He is the best choice for the presidency in 2007; we don’t have option within the context of the socio-political and economic problems we have on ground. IBB is the right person we need to solve the problems. We work for President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 because we believed he was the only person then that could hold the country together. No matter what some people are saying about him, he has been able to carry out that assignment.

Now, at this critical moment of our democracy, we honestly need IBB; if we sincerely need to sustain our democracy, we need IBB to do that Job.

You are part of his campaign team. What has been the response of people in those places you visited?

The responses have been very tremendous. Let me tell my experience in Osun State, when we went there for the wedding ceremony of Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s daughter. When I saw the huge crowd that came to receive Babangida at the airport, I was shocked; I could not believe it because before then, I had the wrong impression that the people of South West don’t like him for allegedly annulling the June 12 election. But it is not true. I tell you, across the country, Nigerians love Babangida. IBB is a good man.

You talked about the fact that very many organisations are clamoring for IBB’s for Presidency. Are you not sure they are doing so because they believe he has so much money to throw around during election?

I don’t believe that because I am in that situation too. What most of us are doing is for the interest of our country, using IBB as a rally point.

Sincerely, I tell you the man means for this country.

[b]If you see the people that come to his home state, Minna every day to consult him on different issues, you will be amazed. It is not about how much he has but his sincerity of purpose. Imagine somebody who left office many years ago and still be receiving such crowd in his house on a daily basis then, something must be special about him; something must be unique about him. For example, my friend and I are not supporting him because of money; we have been fighting his course over the years and we don’t expecting him to give use money. Let me tell you the truth, in America, where I have stayed for 21 years, it is the people who raise money for their candidates. So the issue of supporting IBB because they want to get money from him doesn’t arise at all. It is about time Nigerians stop asking their country what it can do for them; they should be asking what they could do collectively and individually for their country. We must support the candidate of our choice morally and financially. Because if any candidate spends huge amount of money on voters to get their mandate, he will definitely collect that money back when he or she gets to office and it is our society that suffers. Let our conscience guide whatever we do politically if we want our nation to move forward. Babangida is my friend and I am committed, loyal and supportive to his course[/b].

There was a recent report that IBB has inaugurated his state coordinators but there are some organizations that are also committed to the project of IBB who said they were not put in the picture as far as the inauguration was concern. What happy?

I have read about the same issues. Personally, I am not aware that IBB has inaugurated the state coordinators of his campaign organisation. I know for sure that on the day he picked the nomination form, he met with some groups in the Niger State House in Asokoro, Abuja and thanked them for their consistent support and requested them not to relent in their efforts until the battle is won. I don’t think that event amounted to inauguration. I will like to appeal to those aggrieved groups to continue to work, IBB is an open-minded person; he knows those who are working for his course and at the appropriate time he would recognize them. IBB does not forget his friends and that is why many years after he left office all those who worked with him as Ministers, Special Advisers and others are still with him.

The last ward congress conducted by the PDP is currently tearing the party aside. As a member of the party, don’t you think it will affect your party, especially when the party is moving towards the presidential primary?

I don’t see a serious problem in the PDP; in politics, there is no perfection, there is no perfection in humanity; we continue to admit our mistakes and making deliberate efforts to correct those mistakes. It is part of human nature. Yes, people are complaining about the outcome of the last congresses but the party’s leaders have set up the Babatope-led committee to resolve the problems. It is expected that the committee will look into different issues raised.

Voter registration is very crucial to 2007 general elections. As at today, many people have not been able to register as a result of many problems the Independent National Electoral Commission {INEC} is facing. As a stakeholder and politician, aren’t you not worried?

I don’t have course to be worried for now. In fairness to the INEC, the commission is trying its best, considering the huge population and complexity of our nation. We should be patience with the commission and allow it to carry out its assignments

Many people said they have not witnessed issues-diven campaign as the nation moves towards 2007 general elections. Is that the ideal thing in politics?

[b]What is happening in Nigeria is different from what I am used to in US. Democracy is all about the people; it is a game of numbers but in a situation where one person decides who gets what in our nation’s politics is undemocratic, it is not a normal political process.

And we must deliberately make efforts to discourage it in our politics. We should try and educate ourselves about what democracy is all about; we should watch out for aspirants and candidates who address issues not people who go to political rally to dance to melodious tune of musicians. That is not what we want. They should tell us how they intend to solve our educational, power sector, and roads problems. They should tell us how they intend to create job opportunities, solve health problems and others. We expect those aspiring to the National Assembly, State House of Assembly, Governorship and Presidency to tell us their programmes not going to rally and start dancing. Dancing? Is that what they want to do if they are voted into office? They should tell the market women, farmers, teachers and the poor what they have for them if they are elected. So I will like to advise Nigerians to look out for those who have good manifesto and programmes, not politicians who dance on television.[/b]
What qualities do you advise the electorates to look out for in a candidate?

They should watch out for experienced politicians, politicians who can promote unity and stability in our country, people who are focused with good political strategies. There was a time in this country when we were looking for a person who could hold this country together and the lot fell on Obasanjo. We still need the continuation of that. Today, the country is further polarized and we need somebody who can hold the center together. And among all the presidential aspirants now, it is only IBB that can do that job for us. Let us not make the mistake less we regret our action. We need somebody who understands the problems of the different ethnic groups in our country.

[b]You were one of those who received Mariam Babangida when she came to U S for a ceremony, at least it was reported by some media that you were there. Media reports had it that she was disgraced at the event. What informed that action?

Let me tell you, some people and journalists are very mischievous. Mariam Babangida came to the US; I received her along with my friends; what I later read in newspaper was very shocking and embarrassing. The woman was not only overwhelmingly received but the U S Congress gave her an award for her humanitarian services. Anybody that said Mrs. Babangida was disgraced did not only mean well for himself or herself but the journalism profession as whole. The ceremony is on tape, we have pictures taken at the ceremony and the event was given wide publicity in the United State of American. Babangida and his wife mean well for this country and journalists should exercise their professional ethics in reporting them; it is not fair to deliberately fabricate stories because you want to attack Babangida and his wife. We should fear God.
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SYMBAD: you're new to this environment, hence I will advise you to slow down a bit.

Welcome to Nairaland Mansion; this is a place to share, learn and fight.

I hope you're ready.

Enjoy.

I agree.

No

No

No

No

IBB doesn't have to be my dad for me to see the light.
That's the problem in nigeria, people are quick to judge you if you don't share thesame idea.

It is fine to see thing from different angle; that is the only way we can all be productive and move our lovely nation forward. It is deadly for all of us to sleep and face the same direction.

I admire my views and I stand perpendicularly for my belief. I don't compromise just because someone wants me to; I have my own mind and I'm proud to listen to it.

IBB is not my DAD, not even close, but he's my man for 2007 presidential election.

May God bless Nigeria.

OTOKX: the answer is Negative

ODEKU: you're very funny, my friend.

Young people with brain is not the answer, trust me my man.

The system is corrupt and culture is also corrupt. Expect more of these young brainy to take us for a long ride.

Fayose, Alams, Obi, Dariye and many many more are considered young politicians; and what have they done for you lately?

Think deeply, forgive, forget and let's move forward; the answer is right in our faces.

IBB is my man.

May God bless Nigeria.