₦airaland Forum

FreeGlobe:
if Lagos made igbos and people like the writer and Sloan claim Lagos is yoruba, then let Yoruba make another Lagos! Simple arithmetic

My sister, Ogun state is another Lagos in the making. This is inevitable with hundreds of thousands of people coming into Lagos everyday. The masterplan is there for everyone to see. Ogun state have access to the sea, huge land for housing and agriculture, proximity to Lagos etc.

What is causing the delay is politics. The project has been standstill since Jonathan came to power due to corruption and politics.

This is the reason why APC fought tooth and nail with PDP over Lagos for continuity. So, in the next 10years, don't be surprised if you see people relocating to Ogun, 'the new Lagos'.

Buhari's job starts on the 29th of May, 2015. Two captains cannot steer a ship. So Mr Metuh, take a Chill. GEJ is still the President. Address all your grievances to him.

profstar:
I am yet to see any Igbo man that will want to
vote for Ambode.
Yoruba votes willl be divided between Ambode
and Agbaje.
The survey I have had in the past 5days:
-Okada riders say they won't vote for APC
because Fashola seized their bikes. These
okada riders are mostly northerners.
Infact,they have had meetings concerning the
election.
-Commercial bus drivers say they won't vote
APC because agberos keep extorting money
from them
-Shop owners say they won't vote APC
because of illegal and excessive tax they pay
to government
-market women say they won't vote APC
because shopping malls built by LASG is too
expensive. Oyingbo and Suru-Alaba market
women comes to mind
Land owners/property developers say they
won't vote APC because Omonile give them
problems.
It will take a miracle for Ambode to win. I am
an APC supporter but I fear the outcome of
the governorship results in Lagos.
Someone should please tell our President elect that we voted for Buhari and not APC!
Now we are voting Agbaje and not PDP!
Meanwhile Fashola has been everywhere doing the talking. While I still love and respect him. Is Fashola running for Governor or Ambode? I won't vote anyone who can't come out to win my vote. Oops Jimi already did. I won't vote for someone who can't speak for himself. Eloquence of a bus conductor and a mere book cooker! Someone whose indigeneship has a comma!
Jaykay we know! Jaykay we want!

Question for you: Who are the people that voted against GEJ in Lagos with all his $$$$$$$$$£££££€€€€€€€€¥¥¥¥¥¥¥?

hopilo:
Everyone will join APC, then self inflicted implosion set in. That is more dangerous than opposition party.

You have a valid point however, the difference is that APC unlike PDP have wise, rugged and intelligent politicians. Believe me, it's not easy to be in the opposition for 16years.

stronger:
Impossible! JAGABAN lose lagos! Lie lie. . I can bet my certificates that APC has Lagos. If Fashola messed up, then it would have been hard. . but Fashola finished work. Even PDP admits that.

Thanks for this valid point. Those that understands the politics of Lagos state knows that Tinubu (and other true Lagosians) plus APC will rather lose the presidential election than Lagos state gubernatorial election. Tinubu will rather sacrifice Buhari than losing Lagos. Losing Lagos is like losing 50% of Nigeria. So, 16 years plus 16years equals 32years. Am I correct?

I gave those five newly elected PDP House of Rep members less than 6months before they relocate, I mean defect to APC. Abi no be Lagos we dey talk about...No shaking.

IbnSultaan:
APC unfortunately can't stop anyone from joining the party, it's illegal. What APC can only do is to stop them from holding relevant positions....

Cool. But I don't mind them holding relevant positions after been a party member for two years.

APC, you MUST avoid all Tom, D.ick and Harry politicians from defecting to your party. Politicians without principles must be avoided.

Say No to 'AGIP' Politicians

APC must ban all AGIP(Any Govt In Power) politicians from defecting to their party for a period of atleast Six (6) months from 29th of May,2015. This is to enable them to learn and feel what it takes to be in the opposition(No be beans).

Moreover, allowing these AGIP politicians to automatically defects to APC would be an INJUSTICE to other politicians who risks their lives fighting the incumbent government in order for power to change hands.

After the six month period, the AGIP politicians should undergo an orientation as to what APC stands for. Then, they can be admitted into the party.

Should APC fail to do this, they should be ready to vacate Aso Rock in 2019.

Fayose, just chill until after May 29th. Your cup is already full and spilling over...You'll face the music fully at the appropriate time.

Gbawe:
Indeed. Are we now supposed to forget the monumental and universally acclaimed misrule of GEJ because of one act he was bullied into by the likes of David Cameron, Obama et al? GEJ did not want to leave and was not prepared to leave hence the massive rigging - and we have even seen the video proof - conducted for him in Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom et al.

Whether people know it or not, the result, which showed Buhari had won despite the massive rigging of team GEJ, had been known since Sunday. Many moved behind the scene to convince GEJ not to try anything funny and subtle threats were deployed. GEJ, as expected of his self-serving nature, preferred not to piss-off this powerful lobby group. They never wanted to hand over and were willing to do anything to sit tight. Many simply showed GEJ he will be made to account for his action if chaos ensued because he did not want to accept the outcome of an election he clearly lost. GEJ was 'strong-armed' to accept defeat.

I 'liked' what you wrote before I read cos' you always make sense. Cheers.

Brimmie:
Thank you ma! Exactly what we've been telling them!

To them, If your House Rent expire and you leave The House peacefully, you deserve a Nobel Prize Award. At least for leaving in peace. Rubbish!!

Buhari that I know is a man of his words. He will surely fulfill all his promises to the SE God willing.. I see him cancelling the tolling of the 2nd Niger bridge as well after completion as it is a federal government road/bridge.

ammyluv2002:

Better...didn't know you've got lovely set of teeth...

ammyluv2002:

Smile small now

abduljabbar4:
If APC fails we will try KOWA or any other relatively strong party

On point, but strongly believe they'll perform

nerodenero:
As you moniker implies,change is constant and change will always change change.If APC fails after four years,the people will clamour for change.

I agree with you 100%. Like I said before, If Buhari fails (God forbid), I'll campaign against him.

As a youth, I joined Nairaland politics section for constructive arguments about government policies etc midway through PDP's 16year rule but I got fed up with happenings on Nairaland when I realized this forum had been hijacked by politicians and tribalists. Every political discuss always turned to a back and forth abuse, even from the first post.

So, I decided to leave Nairaland and watch from sidelines until few weeks ago before the election. I believe a lot of people that couldn't take it left as well at the time.

But now, with Buhari's election, I believe sanity is back on Nairaland as those political agents who often start troubles are now in the opposition.

With this, I foresee millions of youths coming back/ register on Nairaland for constructive arguments on politics and government policies.

May I plead with the Nairaland moderators to please ensure that we don't go back to those horrible days. Thanks.

Gbawe:
That and the fact that they partisanly controlled the wealth and institutions of Nigeria. Minus the control they enjoyed as administrators of Nigeria's wealth and income, the PDP is finished. This is because the PDP is full of unprincipled hacks who joined the Party to get rich quick. Those sort, because the progress of Nigeria is not their concern to begin with, will nevef make an effective opposition.

Sir Gbawe always on point.

naijaking1:
Necessity is the mother of invention

I concur

The only reason why PDP survived for 16years was because of corruption.

Do you think the present crop of politicians in PDP like GEJ, Bode George, Muazu, David Mark, Fani Kayode, Okupe, Sambo, Fayose, Mimiko, Akpabio, Jonah Jang etc can match the incoming ruling party as an opposition party?

tomzman:
I pray Igbos would one day see the wisdom in the decision Rochas made. Igbos should stop this hate, you would end up as losers in the end. Learn from this election!

On point. Ndigbo need to support their leaders especially Okorocha at the centre. If Ndigbo work in Unity & purpose, the next president will come from SE. It is long overdue.

I strongly believe an Igbo would have been the president after Yaradua but unfortunately, Yaradua's death changed the dynamics.

Though not constitutional but I still believe the next president will come from the South after Buhari. Check this; Obasanjo (South) to Yaradua (North) to Jonathan ( South) to Buhari (North) back to South after Buhari but who gets it, I don't know.

The three most likely contestants are Fashola (SW), Ameachi (SS) and Okorocha (SE). For equity and fairness sake, the most qualified is Gov. Okorocha (SE), for Peformance sake the most qualified is Gov. Fashola and, for hardwork sake, the most qualified is Ameachi.

Personally, I think the next president should come from South East and this is based purely on fairness and equity. The reason been that, the last two presidents from the south came from SW (Obasanjo) and SS (Jonathan), meaning the SE is the only Zone in the south that are yet to present a president.

I wish I have more time to analyze this. That's why I said Ndigbo need to support their leaders especially Okorocha at the centre. If Ndigbo works in Unity & purpose, the next president will come from SE, no doubt.

Change At Last

emiye:
It was a miscalculation for the east to have voted out Ngige, i mean they ought to have gambled with him at the very least, .

The House of representatives should produce at least one APC member from the east, Imo i presume. whosoever becomes the speaker.

I support this provided there is an APC HOR winner from Imo.

1.President...Gen.Buhari_North
2.Vice President...Prof. Osinbajo_South
3. Senate President...Dr. Saraki_North
4.Speaker HOR...Vacant_South East(Imo) or South South(Edo)

1. Please learn from President GEJ's mistakes.

2. Please make sure you don't surround yourself with sycophants

3. Please fight corruption and indiscipline. I repeat, fight corruption.

4. Please avoid tribalism. Do not use quota systems for appoiments. Appoint the best of the best hands be they Hausas, Igbo, Fulani, Yoruba, Urhobo, Ijaws etc

5. Please avoid Religious sentiments. Do not be biased.

6. Please fight insecurity. Re-empower our gallant soldiers, police, immigration officers etc.

7. Please always follow due process by respecting the rules of law.(National Assembly, Judiciary)

8. Please rebuild our economy by massively creating jobs for the youths. This will not be possible without the Agriculture, Power and Education sectors. By education, I don't mean having useless PhDs etc. I meant Technical schools, Agric schools etc

9. Please promote unity and togetherness

10. Please, If you do all these things, Nigerians(friends and enemies) shall willingly support you for another term if God wills and if you will. But if you digress from doing these things, God willing, I'll be one of your enemies (May this never happen).

I pray for God in his infinite mercies to grant you and your vice the wisdom, knowledge, understanding and long life to do these hard tasks.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Buhari has won already.......Just my thinking....

My people, if you're tired of hearing this kind of rubbish from this woman, pls go out and vote GEJ out tomorrow...Your Vote Is Your Power

"The problems were there before I came to power"_ GEJ

Four questions for GEJ;

1) Are the problems still there now?

2)Are the problems worse than before or better?

3)What have you done to reduce the problems as the president for nearly six years?

4) If you've done little or nothing, do you think you sincerely deserve another term?

barcanista:
APC don start again. Which kind party be this one? Them no de tire with their false alarm and propaganda?

One question for you:

Did PDP rig Ekiti Gubernatorial election? Yes or No?

Sai Buhari