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And I'm assuming while dissociating himself from Buhari, he said vote for GEJ abI? Mumu

okiezman:
Many people are ignorant that they think myopically, the reason oil price and nigerian currency is falling is a way Usa used in punishing Russia but they think is nigeria's internal problem. Smh...check russias economy is about crumbling and their no1 source of income is through oil and gas...

You are the ignorant and myopic one. How much of the money made in the last four years have been invested in infrastructure? What has been your government response to the oil price challenge? Looking at 2015 budget, does it look like PDP govt is ready to make hard choices? This is Nigeria's internal problem. The article talks about an upsurge in foreign investment and we just came out of a period of high oil prices - why didn't the naira appreciate? Why do you think Sanusi cried out that money was missing? See the big picture and stop being myopic.

Xetima:
In which of their states have they used as a model for us to assess?

Word is CHEAP!!!

I can show you states were some of what is written in this document is being practiced but I won't do that. I will only do that if you can show me the ideals PDP preaches and where it practices these ideals. This is an alternative and if you think it's about the selfish interest of some few, you possibly do not understand how bad we have fallen in the 16 years of PDP rule.

olapluto:
I was about to sleep then stumbled on this thread. The sleep in my eye varnished and I read every word of the General. WOW! Nigeria pleasssssssseeee lets give Buhari a chance. This is the man we need right NOW. NOW OR NEVER. He so much understands the security situations and I believe he is in possession of intelligence. He probably has more intel than GEJ who is more or less a sitting duck who has lost all his respect.

He is a leader we need right now and the best in the options we have. Spread the truth and we will have Nigerians elect him in 2015.

Truckpusher:
You claimed that the man never wanted the VP's slot ,how did you know about this?
I can agree with you that his houseboy position perfectly fits him well because that's the best position you and your kind deemed necessary after all the fight he's been fighting to create awareness about your party in a region that ordinarily your party wouldn't make a dent without his personal effort.Let's see how the right decision unfolds after you've lost out come February 2015.

All the juicy positions in the party structure the only one that fits Amaechi is a campaign manager because he is a fighter,just listen to yourself and after the elections he becomes irrelevant.....smh

Ok. Amaechi is APC's houseboy. Is he complaining? He is finished politically? When Alams, an ex convict and fugitive from the law can still aspire to be a senator, no one can be finished politically in Nigeria in a PDP govt.
Were you expecting Amaechi to be party chairman?

mikeansy:
Osinbajo is untested

Jonathan was tested. Can you point to any of his achievements before becoming vice president? Osibanjo has a storied career in both public and private sector and you say he is untested? Please use another line.

Xetima:
The confusion on some of you guys knows no bound. Yesterday, it was we want a Yoruba VP candidacy. Today, he is Nigeria VP candidate' but why did you leave out experienced hands like Oshomole and Amaechi if it is not a tribal thing?

Stop deceiving yourselves, if Buhari and the North gets power, APC will become what it really is NPC (Northern Peoples' Congress).

Uptill now, you blame Afonja for ceding Ilorin to the rampaging Gambaris, today Tinubu is ceding the rest to them. When they start replacing your Obas with Emirs, you would have woken up!

Please shut up!

hizroyalflynes:
Tell me how ur own beer palour. Gist - like "manifesto" relate the reality of ur party

Mtcheeew
Change party that can boast of renowned corrupt men in their party
What a change

Last I heard Bode George and the man transforming to woman politician - Alams were PDP chieftains and close associates of GEJ. Fool.

aguiyi:
kpachala anya .

the manifesto is not different from what we are used to-promises without evidence of how to fulfill them .

i will stick with the devil i know rather than follow the devil i dont know

Abeg give me a link to PDP's manifesto. Let's have a good laugh

Gbawe:
@Chemali.


Bruv,you have done well. Let me advise you to stop responding to everyone here. You must choose who to engage and respond to so that your use of the forum is productive. A manifesto is a broad outline of plans and not a specific budget sheet. Everyone knows that and it is pointless arguing with anyone insisting otherwise because it is obvious that anyone asking for the APC manifesto to be different to that of virtually all political Parties worldwide, through the inclusion of a cost sheet, is simply a pro-GEJ mischief-maker. Where they not asking for a manifesto before? Now that it is here they will not even act appropriately and take a minute to inspect it to then pass comment on the action plans of the Party. Instead they move straight to the diversionary and inane obduracy about cost when genuinely exposed individuals know that a political manifesto is not required to be a bill of quantities or cost document.

Would it surprise you to know that Mikeansy, as one example of of the mischief to avoid, used to spam this forum saying that the APC should not be taken seriously because it is a Party that has no manifesto telling the people about the plans the Party has for them. Lo and behold the presentation of the manifesto and he quickly joins those distractingly demanding a breakdown of cost. Dude, it is all just one giant contraption of deceit.These guys know and have always known who they stand for because of one sectional reason or the other. Don't waste your own time and productivity with their sort. Imagine someone telling us he is a "British citizen" , with a deliberately sly put-down of Nigeria, only to be using "we" in another post to insinuate he is Nigerian. Is that the sort of confusion you want to indulge?

Very true. Thanks.

Ucheosefoh:
Yes they are change but how are we sure their kind of change is not only about the people and party in power but real progressive change

How will we be sure? Try them! This is the reason we have single terms of four years. If they do not perform, vote them out. PDP has not performed, why stick with them because of a mindless fear of the "change" not being change.

aresa:
MANIFESTO of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

OUR MANIFESTO’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES


We of the Peoples Democratic party of Nigeria,

Conscious Of;

Our historic mission to build a modern democratic state founded on Justice, Equity and Fair play.

Realizing the need to;




How far with this lie and rubbish talk

A party that disobeys the courts, harass and lock up opposition, shut down and trampled on the media is talking about justice, Equity and Fair play.

Manifesto and reality doesn't match..

When I came across the link showing this PDP 'manifesto', I was shocked. Apart from not being in consonance with the reality of the party, is this what the largest party in Africa could come up with? Mediocres!

Ucheosefoh:
We need change yes but not with this recycled men apart from Buhari, Tinubu and few members of APC others which are majority are former PDP members who help destroy this nation under PDP and the same set of men will fill the cabinet of Buhari government if he wins so I have lost hope of expecting the real change we desire

So you feel we need change? Good. Is staying with PDP for 20 years by 2019 change? No! Is moving to APC for the next 4 years change? Yes. Is Osibanjo change? Yes. Is Namadi Sambo change? No. Is Buhari change? Yes! Is Goodluck Jonathan who has been in the presidency for 8 years change? No! If you need change, then you should vote APC.

aresa:
You call spewing garbage and worthless political platitudes manifesto?

You are here asking for detailed manifesto from #GMB15, but all you managed to produce for Jonadumb is some pointless and redundant video...

Your pointlessness and hypocrisy no get part 2 I swear...

I'm assuming you quoted the wrong person.

mikeansy:
Let's stop using the word manifesto

No one has one

They just have wish lists.

On this thread, I have posted the APC manifesto which has similarities to the Labour and Conservative parties manifestos posted here in terms of structure. 4 years from now, we would look back and say what's this party about and what did they do. PDP doesn't have one!

Ucheosefoh:
Wow what a manifesto but we are tired of words without action especially from PDP politicians and their recycle counterparts APC politicians

We are tired of words, true! 15 years of words from PDP but very little or no progress. We are hearing words from an alternative; let's give them a chance. If they fail to turn their words into action, an alternative will be voted in 2019.

mikeansy:
GEJ has a video telling Nigerians what he has done and how he plans to forge ahead


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbHD2R65S0

Good. In 2011, he made a litany of promises. People had to google, read newspapers etc to come up with a comprehensive list. I would appreciate a document, in form of a detailed manifesto, we could hold him to. It should be clear the standards we are holding him to because the past four years has been progressive disappointment.

Curlieweed:
Dumb or not, it worked. This time we are voting against Buhari.

Goodluck

Curlieweed:
Why? Am I a member of PDP?

I'm not voting for PDP, I'll be voting against Buhari.

Ohhh, you are one of the dumb ones in 2011 who quoted the mantra, "I'm not voting PDP, I'm voting Goodluck Jonathan". Suit yourself.

4Play:
It seems what this benighted paid propagandist called Chemali did is go on google and copy and paste the first things he found.

There is no policy substance to Nigerian politics as people operate purely on sentiments. GEJites hope to win by cobbling together a coalition of Southerners and Middle-Beltans who are afraid of the "Fulani-imperialist" called Buhari. Buharites hope to win by cobbling together Northerners and Yorubas who want to reclaim their "rightful "place at the centre of Naija politics. Overaching this panoply of tribal/regional sentiments is intellectual ignorance with a litany of ignoramuses who subscribe to views and expectations that make no iota of sense. They say people get the leaders they deserve, Nigeria is a classic case.

Lmao @ paid propagandist. There are Nigerians who can't be bought and have a conscience. If that surprises you, you can choose to not give a damn like your jesus christ (GEJ).
APC has come up with a document showing what they intend to achieve and as a true GEJite, you have turned it to a tribalistic contest.

Curlieweed:
You're wasting your time and frustrating yourself arguing with janjawid.

I just mock them. They're not one bit serious.

Can you please post a link to PDP's manifesto?

4Play:
You are not denying that the APC manifesto is uncosted. In response, you have posted a link to the Tory party homepage and the Labour party's 78 pages long detailed and costed manifesto. Can you tell me how either supports your affinity to vacuous political promises?

To even imply that the detailed political discourse we have in the West is no different from the charade you have in Nigeria is beyond comprehension.

Lets take one issue: Can you estimate the costs of free healthcare for all in Nigeria and how we will pay for it. More importantly, why haven't any of the state governors put this in place already?

No it wasn't costed. Let me give you an example, the labour manifesto says childcare tax credit will be increased by 4 pounds a week. Where do they intend to get the funds? It's not there!
I agree that it is necessary to know where the funds to implement these will come from but this would come from engagement with these aspirants. However, it is not mandatory that the manifesto include the cost of these. We need to make sure that these are not mere promises but a contract.
To your question, I cannot estimate the cost of free healthcare for all. It would require a detailed analysis. However, iif our culture of waste is handled, we would free up more recurrent expenditure for social investments and capital expenditure. Part of this has been addressed in the manifesto where you have suggestions like banning private and first class travels for government officials.

4Play:
Thank God I am a British citizen. The sheer absurdity of Nigeria's political discourse never ceases to amaze.

A manifesto that lists a set of uncosted objectives is an insult to any educated person's intelligence. Promises to build refineries, infrastructure and raise spending as a percentage of GDP are abundant but no word on the costs and how this is to be paid for. And these are educated Nigerians.

Inasmuch as we need to know how these would be funded, no one gives a damn about your "Britainness"

You can read the Conservative party manifesto here: https://www.conservatives.com/~/media/Files/Downloadable%20Files/MANIFESTO%202014/Large%20Print%20Euro%20Manifesto_English.ashx

Labour: http://archive.labour.org.uk/uploads/TheLabourPartyManifesto-2010.pdf

It's always a statement of we will do this!

mikeansy:
When will your Presidential candidate defend and talk about this manifesto live on TV?

No one has time to read a long book

It's the digital age, Buhari should announce his manifesto himself

That's the price of running for election in the digital age

Campaign season just started. Take a chill pill

mrvitalis:
this is simple solution ...that will work if implemented and exactly what we need .
.
.
.but i didnt see
electricity
and roads ....housing and improvement in the industry revolution which jonathan started
..
am voting buhari ..but he must explain this areas to me

It is all there.

Reptyle:
@ OP

Please do you have a download link for this document?

This is the link(it's not a download yet): http://www.apcpressreleases.com/the-apc-manifesto/

Protecting Nigeria’s Environment


The APC’s Commonsense solutions:

We will:

Environmental Protection

Commit to the observance of global standards for environmental protection
Strengthen the powers of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and increase its funding to enable it fulfil its mandate.
Initiate and implement a robust policy of combating erosion, desertification, and ocean surge to protect all territories within Nigeria that are threatened by these natural phenomena.
End gas flaring and its attendant economic waste and health hazard within 10 years
Implement vigorously, a comprehensive Niger Delta pollution cleanup programme
Rehabilitate arid areas through afforestation, prevention of soil erosion and land reclamation.
Tackle industrial pollution, especially in Nigeria’s lakes through stricter guidelines and heavier punishment for polluters.
Work to establish a regional framework for carbon trading across the ECOWAS
Scale-up the investment in clean energy sources such as geothermal, wind and solar
Enforce statutory mechanisms for the disposal of human and industrial waste
Enforce statutory mechanisms to eliminate harmful emissions from sources including factories and motor vehicles.
Clean up territories that have experienced and are currently experiencing pollution of land, air, and water
Water & Sanitation

Work with the states and local authorities to establish regional arms-length Water & Sanitation Agencies (WSAs), which will develop 10-year plans for extending and upgrading their infrastructure
The WSAs will develop PPP agreements to source for private investments to improve access to water and sanitation.
Embark on a programme of universal access to potable water, provision of irrigation facilities for dry-season farming and environmental sanitation with recycling and waste reduction.
Establish environmental sanitation guidelines and encourage State governments to reactivate inspectorate regimes, and
Support and accelerate the implementation of regional water transfer initiatives across the country.

A fair Deal for Women and Youths

The APC Commonsense solutions:

We will:

Improve anti-discriminatory legislation to afford women equality and equity in employment, education and housing. Institute merit-based affirmative action in employment.
Include gender as a component of federal character, and appoint a Minister for Women and Gender in the Office of the President to oversee the implementation of our gender equality and equity strategy
Legislate to protect a woman’s right to own and inherit property on an equal basis with men
Enforce legal protection for the fundamental rights of the girl-child in all areas of religious, social and economic life, protecting her right to life, to shelter, and to choice, and encourage public enlightenment on these issues.
Provide women with greater legal protection from domestic violence and sexual harassment
Provide the police with specialist training on the handling of domestic violence issues
Strengthen coordination between women and youths’ agencies at State and Federal level, both government and NGO, cutting across ethnic, religious or other sectional barriers.
Improve and strengthen support for women and youths’ participation in all sectors of the economy through training and skills acquisition.
Develop innovative ways and means of encouraging women and youths participation in politics.
Encourage local governments to combat female adult illiteracy with education programmes in local languages and provide incentives for the private sector to support these initiatives.
Guarantee women and youths’ participation in governance.

Foreign Policy, International Relations and Trade: A strong, more engaged and influential Nigeria

The APC’s Commonsense solutions

We will:

Foreign Affairs

Make the Nigerian national interest the overriding factor in its foreign policy and international relations.
Work to reform global governance in multilateral institutions and agencies.
Strengthen the African Union to become a more effective organization on global affairs.
Engage the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) on the basis of equality.
Play a leadership role to develop a MINT (Mexico, India, Nigeria, and Turkey) as a counterforce to BRICS.
Trade, Regionalism and Immigration

Play a leading role in accelerating the implementation of regional integration initiatives of the ECOWAS and the African Continent.
Simplify Immigration procedures to allow for faster application and issuance of visas at all ports of entry into Nigeria.

Guaranteeing Justice and Human Rights

The APC’s Commonsense solutions:

We will:

Human Rights & Justice

Uphold and enforce Chapter IV of the constitution and commit ourselves to the adherence and domestication of all UN & AU Charters and other regional global instruments on Human Rights.
Ensure transparency in the appointment of judges by creating a new Federal Judicial Appointment Commission
Introduce free Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures to relieve the overburdened court system overseen by a Federal Conflict Resolution Commission.
Set appropriate time limits on court case to prevent abuse of the system
Establish state-funded offices of the Public Defender (OPD) for the provision of free legal representation and advice for the poor and vulnerable
Introduce a system of mobile courts to reach more remote communities.
Introduce civil rights legislation with stiff penalties that will protect every citizen against all forms of government infringement of their constitutional and civil rights.
Police & Law enforcement

Train police in their roles as guardians of the constitution
Establish an independent Police Complaints Authority
Introduce CCTV systems in our major cities and towns
Establish a special Federal Anti-Terrorism Unit.
Develop State-level Community Policing.
Protecting Freedom of Speech

Introduce and strengthen legislations which protects and guarantees the right to free speech across Nigeria.
Extend the remit of the Press Ombudsman to broadcasting
Guarantee independence of state-owned media, including oversight of appointment to boards.

Agriculture and Land: A Green Revolution

The APC’s Commonsense Solutions:

We will:

Land Reform

Introduce major land reforms
Empower farmers and others to unlock the enormous wealth in land through marketable title deeds through a new system of freehold and leasehold leases ending the requirement to seek the government’s permission to use your land to raise credit.
Provide incentives, including matching grants to encourage states to achieve this national objective.
Amend the constitution and Land Use Act to create freehold/leasehold interests in land along with establishing a system of matching grants for states to create a nationwide electronic land title register on a state by state basis.
Modernizing Farming

Modernize the sector and change Nigeria from being a country of self-subsistence farmers to that of a medium and large scale-farming nation
Guarantee a world indexed minimum price for selected crops and thereby guarantee farmers and adequate minimum price for their yields from which they can sustain their operations and have a dignified livelihood without fear of poverty.
Make agriculture an engine for economic growth and job creation by investing in companies that wish to open local value-added processing plants for food and other agriculture products.
Encourage farmers to form co-operative unions to take advantage of economies of scale and sign contracts with local processing plant operators.
Introduce a new system of low interest loans and grants for farmers to mechanize their farms
Work with the states to expand technical extension services to provide practical advice and support to farmers on mechanization and modern farming techniques.

The APC’s Commonsense solutions:

We will:

Oil & Gas

Ensure the passing of a workable Petroleum Industry Bill
Restructure the NNPC into more efficient, commercially driven units, strip it of its regulatory powers and enable it tap into the international capital market.
Strictly implement the gas master plan and legislation to end flaring by gathering, processing and transmitting all of our associated and non-associated gas for domestic use such as power generation, production of fertilizers and petrochemical products.
Fully develop the petroleum sector’s capacity to absorb more of the nation’s new graduates in the labour market. The sector will produce more home-grown world class engineers and scientists.
Establish an independent Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority.
Review structure of Joint Venture Companies & ensure transparent tendering process managed at arms-length from Federal Ministers
Establish modern oil refineries to increase the flow of oil and gas products to domestic consumers
Use market mechanisms to shift the gas supply towards domestic production to end power shortages & reduce dependency on imports
Introduce strong local content legislation & create domestic supply chain.
Create favourable policy guidelines to encourage massive private sector participation in the establishment of petrochemical industries.
Solid Minerals

Revise Nigeria’s mining legislation to end its ambiguity, providing for a transparent tendering process for mining rights.
Provide a fixed percentage of revenues in guaranteed benefits schemes to local communities.
Proactively promote international and domestic investment in the mining sector through:
Policy consistency
Elimination of Corruption
Investment Incentive framework
Guarantees of property rights
Amendment of the Land Use ActEnding our Reliance on Oil & Gas