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OREMUSSANCTUS:
Buhari is close to his grave, I pity him. Just as asiwaju of corruption used and dump ribadu, tinubu willl use and dump him. And for dose yorubaz who wants buhari to contest so dat wen he dies a yoruba man will rule again all planned by tinubu, just know ya selling ya birth right cos a time will come wen ya will nid votes from south and east and ya will get non. Tinubu won't be here forever, he will soon die and dose shouting change will pay for it. I knw d westerners will take dis as an attack, buh its better to be persecuted for saying d truth dan to be silent. Asiwaju of corruption is selling d westerners birthrites

Then you will know why Yoruba's opinions are much sorted in the polity. Most Yorubas are not docile, we ask questions, Tinubu presidency will suffer setback, and mainly Yorubas will be his antagonist but if by virtue of election, Osinbajo has the kind of opportunity Jonathan had, no one has any right to stop him however I wish general Buhari long life. Tinubu is a "talent hunter" now and he has our vote of confidence for doing that and so far he continues in that order, the support he gets will be increasing but to present himself for presidency would be a wrong political move. Yorubas are different my friend. If someone like Jonathan comes from us, he will be castigated not the kind of blind love given to him by his kinsmen. This election is not about which section of the country you come from, it is about competence. Mr. president has not done enough, the economy indices are there for us to see. I know you have people working in the ministries, ask them if they are owed salary or not, Naira devaluation is another. All these can be prevented under good management of the economy. My own concern is about a better Nigeria anchored by a passionate leader.

Bizinton:
There were indications that the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party were already commencing tactics aimed at frustrating the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to make use of card readers for the 2015 elections.

Investigations by our correspondent in Abuja on Monday and Tuesday, indicated that the ruling party and the Presidency were already looking at the possibility of mobilising Nigerians to demand that the use of card readers for the election be stopped.

This is coming as a former National Chairman of the ruling party, who is now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said there were signs that the PDP was not interested in holding the elections.

Rather, Ogbeh said, the party was still hell-bent on foisting interim government on Nigeria.

A source in the Presidency, who spoke on condition of anonymity with our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday, said that both the Presidency and some members of the National Working Committee of the party had been asked to continue to either condemn the use of the card readers for the elections or also that the commission be told to allow Nigerians to use the Temporary Voter Card instead of the Permanent Voter Card for the election.

He said, “We are not comfortable with the card readers. For example, we have not seen any and we don’t know how it works.

“What will happen if the card readers fail to work? We have not even been told that they would not fail. And if they fail, what would happen. I think the issue of card readers must be re-examined.”

The commission had said that it would introduce card readers for voters’ accreditation in order to verify the rightful owners of PVCs.

It said that the device would eliminate impersonation and voting by proxy during the elections.

Meanwhile, the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Amadi Ali, on Monday criticised the electoral commission for the postponed elections.

He said the electoral body was not fully ready for the polls.

Ali, who spoke at a press conference which was also attended by the Director of Media and Publicity of the organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, also criticised the use of card readers for the elections.

He said, “There are also reports that the PVC readers are not fully distributed and tested. How can INEC handle cases of faulty card readers?

“Do they have a credible plan B in situation where voters line up and the card readers refuse to work? Ballot boxes are reportedly inadequate. Adequate training of INEC’s members of staff for the election had not been concluded and other problems facing INEC.

“Quite clearly the shift in election date is meant to save INEC from monumental embarrassment. I would like to reiterate that the PDP is ready for the election any day.”

But Ogbeh in a statement, insisted that the PDP was not ready for the elections and advised Nigerians to reject any call for the installation of ING by the government.

He said that the letter sent to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, by the National Security Adviser, Col. Dansuki Sambo (retd.), in which he asked for elections postponement by six weeks must be properly digested by Nigerians.

Ogbeh said, “Does this not suggest that we should expect high level theatric manipulation as the six weeks get closer to convince us that another six weeks will be necessary?

“Isn’t this a ploy to ensure we enter May 29 without an election on the grounds of a nationwide instability? Doesn’t this then give credence to the rumours, and indeed, the declaration in a rowdy press conference four days ago by Dr. Doyin Okupe that they have no intention of handing over to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)?

“Isn’t this leading to the strongly rumoured Interim National Government? It is time for all Nigerians to take heed that there is a stormy and dark clouds ahead.”

He said that Nigeria had been reduced to children’s playground where individuals and groups presumed that they could name on their own without recourse to the constitution and the slightest respect for the 170 million Nigerians.

http://www.punchng.com/news/presidency-pdp-reject-card-reader-for-election/

This to me looks like a "rigging tone."

Wetin this people no go do to discredit APC. Time will tell. Nah all una corrupt while putting so much burden on Lagos.

hazyfm1:
chai

ISIS, AL QAEDA, BOKO HARAM ALL HARNESSING THE SOCIAL MEDIA


CAN'T THEY BE BLOCKED?

This even make it easier for DSS and team to locate them. I do not know what this intelligence gathering has yielded. Go to work madam and stop politicking.

nedu2000:
Concord newspapers,owned by MKO abiola who happens to be IBB's friend,IBB needed the support of the masses after his coup & where else than a newspaper owned by his good ol' friend MKO (corrupt duo)

My thought.

barcanista:
They are Daft! They are clueless! WHat they are presenting is 100% APC's internal matters. I don't see how APC database translate to INEC database. Shameful!

I am lost here. Is APC membership data the same as eligible voters' data with INEC? I know everyone cannot be member of political party therefore how does this add up?

Why waiting for validation from Wikileak, it is glaring that Jonathan cannot control that woman. Under Jona she became Permanent Secretary in Education ministry in Bayelsa, She summoned service chiefs, she created problem for Amaechi, She endorses governors. Haba! real men would have created the boundary. Definitely a man that cannot manage his home will never be a good leader. Instead of objectivity, emotion becloud his logic reasoning. The result of what is happening in GEJ's home is what we are getting in our polity on a larger scale.

Chastising Seun on behalf of God. Why not leave the guy alone and let God judge him. What I know is that many people talking here do not fear that God because if they do Nigeria would not have been in this mess. Churches that save soul are going into extinction, the rest are camouflage. If my pretense will not deliver heaven to me then I better live a life like Fela and Seun. Majority are holy overtly and sinner covertly. My friend if you know God you better serve him in truth and honour and don't leave anything behind, if not, you are just wasting your time big time and if you think only Seun has been designed for hell. OYO lo wa oh. He will be welcoming you at the gate. Trust me. I see a lot hypocrites in action in Nigeria including the pastors. The truth of the matter was that the pastor left and the kalakuta remains. If I may ask. Who wins? I am bewildered seeing people judging an honest man like Fela, he loves women, he came open to show it, he loves weed (Igbo) he came open to show it, He wants people comfort he put his life on the line to make it happen. Please do not castigate that man, he has tried enough to be truthful to himself. We know stories of big men of God being accused of sleeping with other people's wives. This man is honest than some self acclaimed holy men of God. If some of our spiritual leaders are honest, many of the politicians would have long forgotten churches or mosques to worship but instead you see them mocking God praying to him in Jerusalem whereas the only thing needed is common sense to be applied in Abuja. Some of the money to execute the plan was used to fund the travelling of the so called men of God. Fela is a legend. If you are doubting me Google or check You Tube.

masterpower:
THE MAN WAS OBASANJO'S INFORMANT. HE WORKED AGAINST JONATHAN.

My friend you need some rest. RIP Chief Ashiru.

Truckpusher:
I'm amazed too.
Yorubas are usually known to have an independent mind in Nigerian politics, but how on earth a brown toothed Gambari puppet simply mesmerized them into oblivion while stealing them blind is something that calls for an urgent reawakening of a people that are known to have said 'no' to oppression,highhandedness and the ugly born-to-rule-mentality of the Northern Islamaofascist oligarchy.
If anyone doubts me ,they should ask Abacha about his time as a military dictator, let him explain to you how the Yorubas made him a living demon both home and abroad until he died - Abacha was so demonized in such a manner to an extent that he unwillingly succumbed to making a democratic change before death snatched him.But nowadays what we are seeing is appalling as some of these sophisticated people with sophisticated politics are now lining up and plotting to return power at all cost to the Gambaris who ensured that the best and the freest and fair election won by a man that was not only loved by the Yorubas but every other region except for the self acclaimed owners of Nigeria was annulled,himself killed alongside with his wife.
The truth is that the real sons and daughters of Odua knew what to do when the time comes and I'm glad we have a lot them here.

He (Tinubu) was able to achieve that because of his expertise in people's management. I am a Yoruba man, I do not like Tinubu for his sharp practices, and whose responsibility is to lock the likes of Tinubu, Gbenga Daniels, Fayose, Odili, Bankole, Alams, and the likes behind bars if not our president but all these people have their freedom because none including the president has a clean record. However what makes Tinubu to be different is the criteria he chooses to pick who succeed him. I know of Edo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, not that comfortable with Ajumobi in Oyo but if you look at these governors' work in the first four years, you will know that Tinubu has done well for the South-West despite his shortcomings of which I know some of these other politicians cannot be exempted, however what have you gained from them, they only enrich themselves like Tinubu and you are here supporting on ethno-religious reasons. Yoruba has discovered that as filthy as Tinubu might be he has eye for a good administrator. He is a politician of Nigeria context but what he does is search for people with 75% administrative skills and 25% political skills, he covers the rest for them and for this reason people started believing his endorsement. Now under our president Naira has been further devalued, foreign reserves depleted, austerity measures adopted, economy is being threatened because of sharp drop in crude oil in international market. The reason why the sane among the Yorubas are insisting for change is because we are looking for a critical thinker who will be a problem solver rather than someone who channel every issue through committees. The channels in which money is being wasted under this government are enormous, if you still love the existence of Nigeria as a very healthy state, you will despise this kind of administration or style of governance.

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From what I have read, I can see that some people are still skeptical about this yet to be Incorporated association. This is very true, if one as been observing the trend of events in our dear country, 95% of us have traits of being dubious or get easily enticed with little things & before we know it the mission & purpose of establishment will be jettisoned.

However, such scenario could be averted if those who will draft the constitution are visionary & make it well structured so that any compromising executive or member will be dealt with accordingly.

The objectivity of the association should not be focused on how to be employed alone but how to be engaged & also how their voices could be heard so that some of the government policies will have positive effect on youth employability. Engaged I said? Yes. Many have tried the journey of entrepreneurship solely & failed woefully but in this situation, the numerical advantage will count by joining resources. Having a website can be a right step.

ehixking: If you where taught in school that one plus one is equal to two and u believed
Why can't you believe that everybody has one naira(common sense) and if a million people come together and put each persons one naira(common sense) together it gives a millon(common senses) altogether they can start up something tangible- find solutions to problems
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My thought. Power of numbers that religion bodies are enjoying. What you cannot achieve as individual will be much easier as a group, especially with uncompromising leadership.

May be Nigerian Graduates Association for Employment (NGAE) would be preferred.

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I am sure that Barrister is employed. I still believe we have lot of Nigerians who are not shallow minded, there is power in numbers. Assuming a situation where a conglomerate is ascribed to all these today's unemployed graduates not until you get there, you will never know what is in the kitty. Such gathering needs support from people who has passed through same route but by sheer luck find solace somewhere. I was once like that, hopeless. Do not say you are wise, wait for experience to teach you. Some of the things they cannot do as individual can be achieved collectively. what they need is common voice & you will find yourself wondering later. 'Losers visualise the penalties of failure & winners visualise the rewards of success' That set them apart.

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To me I think these kidnappers are weak & coward, if you can take up arms against your fellow ordinary citizen, abduct them in the name of collecting ransom & killing 4 policemen in the process. I called their action as misplace of priority because they are myopic & selfish, they should take this to a larger scope, many are not as bold as they are & instead of sending the already psychologically battered SAN amnesty message they should have come openly to declare war against the system & its operators (politicians) that has made life unbearable for Nigerian youths.

Many of this politicians do attend parties, being sugar daddies to ladies, attend political meetings, have personal offices. Kidnappers change your strategies because I know some of you will be reading this, the lawyer already said you are well-read, so please make life difficult for bad leaders, you can start from your LGA chairmen, Political Party Chairmen; set up a surveillance around this key figure houses in your locality, you will not believe it as influential as Peter Obi is or other political big-wigs, quietly sometimes pay these guys visit. These guys are at your reach, leave innocent Nigerians alone.

The way I see it, you are not different from those pigs up there that are milking us dry, you cannot do better than them if you find yourself in position of authority. I believe in this- Injustice to one is injustice to all. Fight the system not the individuals. God will not bless Nigeria, the only way forward is to change our ways. Religious country & overwhelmingly corrupt, what a contrast.

No 2 ways to it. A professional is hired to fix a problem but the problem is not only being delayed, it is getting worse. My people what do you think the employer should do? Nah sack now. Naija tire me, everything is lopsided.

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Bravo FG when you finish to sabotage public universities interest the powers-that-be established private universities will be flourishing. So you did frustrating Nigerians over electricity paving way for generators, so it happened in refineries been moribund paving way for incessant refined crude importation which breeds subsidy brouhaha. Corruption has been immortalised in Nigeria. E mura si, by the time supposedly productive youths are turning to street urchins I doubt if the MOPOs or SOJOs will be able to contain them. Nigerians; brilliant, religious but in reality things have not been as they should be. Create a level playing ground, kick mediocrity out, let that pepper seller's child with brain get things done the proper way. Education is the key, do not play with it. Whatever ASUU has demanded worth it, after all most of the illiterate councilors earn more than they deserve. God can only bless Nigeria if religion is set aside & people can think logically & constructively; a time to differentiate between gift & graft. I am of the opinion that in general as a Nigerian we are infested by corruption epidemic however if the few principled defaced ones can be let loose, a promising future still lies ahead but with the current situation Nigeria needs no prayer, we just need to change our ways.

The people that can preside over the affair of this country are the generation that really feel the heat. 1965 - 1975. At that age bracket we all witnessed the beginning of the decadence in the polity. So the drive to make it right is within the incorruptible ones among them. Anybody out of that age limit has nothing to offer this country. What I am saying is that the good of this country lies in the hand of 48yrs of age down, although 52yrs can also be an extension should in case credible candidates are not seen on time of which I am sure dem full ground berekete. El-Rufai & all he criticised are out of touch, corrupt, and better Nigeria & Nigerians is not their priority.

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Move Back To Nigeria: ‘As an educated and experienced Nigerian, Nigeria is definitely the place to be and also where you’ll have an edge’. Software Geek, Tolu Adelowo shares his story!

Move Back to Nigeria is a new series which aims to engage professionals in the diaspora who might be considering a move back to Nigeria and those who are not.We hope to bring you a weekly interview with individuals who have successfully made the leap and those who unsuccessfully moved back and returned to the west. The idea is to share their successes and their challenges as they made the decision. A lot of Nigerians in the diaspora have questions about making a change at home in Nigeria. Many suggest really good ideas on how to make things better; others would like to contribute to making a difference back home but are just not sure where to begin.

This week we are delighted to launch the series with this debut interview featuring self acclaimed geek, Tolu Adelowo. He moved back to Nigeria, from the UK, to carve a niche in the I.T industry. Tolu is blazing the trail and setting his sights on bigger projects! Read on to hear his simple yet inspiring story and his objective perspective on life in Nigeria.

Thanks for speaking with us. Can you tell us who you are and what you do?
My name is Tolu Adelowo and I trained as a software engineer at Imperial College, London. I am quite the geek but without the glasses and the suspenders. I genuinely do have a passion for everything software and could probably do this without getting paid. I left Nigeria to the UK for my A ‘levels in 1998 after which I went on to Imperial College, London.
Why the interest in computer science?

I had always been fascinated with computers right from secondary school. I remember my excitement when windows 95 came out because it was like nothing I had ever used. However, I didn’t quite enjoy computing during my A’ levels which led me to think computing probably wasn’t for me after all. So I took a gap year to more or less explore different options. During this period, I worked with Philips in their research laboratory, doing some programming for digital set top boxes. This experience really reinvigorated me and led me right back down to the computer science path. I certainly don’t regret going back into it because, oddly enough I believe it fits my personality.

That’s interesting. What personality traits does one need to be a software engineer?
I think you have to be a focused and analytical individual who enjoys problem-solving. You must have a genuine thirst for knowledge because that is the only way to keep up with the fast pace of technology changes. You really must have a very creative mind as well because as the world’s challenges become more complex, the solutions need to be more creative.
Okay. How did you launch your career after your gap year and first degree?

I went straight into work after graduating from my first degree which was a four year course. I initially did not want to do anything computing related and so I got a job as a management consultant at Accenture where I worked for two and a half years. Management consultants have to solve very broad problems for organizations but I realised I particularly enjoyed those projects that had more focused problems requiring software analytics. This made me realise I could not escape my calling as a software engineer and so I joined a smaller consulting firm where I gained some key software experience. After which I joined one of Europe’s largest hedge funds, Lansdowne Partners which I stayed at until my eventual move to Nigeria.

What did your role there entail?
It was as a senior software engineer and basically involved designing and developing real time trading platforms for their traders. There was the project-based aspect of this role and also support services, which involved dealing with issues arising from existing platforms.
My role also involved connecting brokers around the world to the trading platforms as electronic communication is a vital part of the trading process. For the Lansdowne traders to trade globally, trade instructions had to be sent electronically to brokers for instant executions, which meant that a lot of the work involved seamless two-way communication. It was my last job in the UK before I moved back to Nigeria and I loved every aspect of it from the team I worked with, to the location in Mayfair. It provided me with a lot of exposure and helped me develop and hone my skillset in the financial services industry.

You moved back to Nigeria from a role you clearly enjoyed. Why?
Well, I had always known that at some point, I was going to run my own software company, and due to the fact that I had gained experience working in different places and nurturing ideas, I just knew that I wanted to apply and utilise those experiences on a personal level. I also consider Nigeria to be the next frontier for technology in Africa with our large population and the platform the mobile revolution has created. Given I am Nigerian, it really was a no brainer. So about a year ago, I decided to start working part time with Lansdowne Partners, so I could have sometime to myself to build up on my own based on some of the Africa-focused ideas I had.

How did you begin the moving back process and what was it like?
Sometime last year, I came to Nigeria for a week, having meetings with doctors and other healthcare practitioners, because my initial idea was to build software and explore electronic records management for the healthcare sector in Nigeria. A few months after that visit, I decided to take my chances and do this full time, because that’s what I wanted to do, even though I didn’t plan to fully move back to Nigeria yet. I decided to visit Nigeria for a longer spell, 2 months this time around which I hoped would provide me with more insight and clarity. The plan was to return to England and build on some of the feedback I got from my visit. However, when I came to Nigeria, I stayed and didn’t go back to England as planned. That was daring and a bit brave. Were you not worried as to the outcome, especially if it did not go as planned? I knew it had to be done sooner rather than later. I also knew it was one of those things that I had to put all my heart and soul into. I also figured that if I was not successful, there was always the option of going back to England to get a job. But despite that, I knew this was my dream and I had to push it. Although it’s still in progress and has been a bit rollercoaster, it’s finally starting to look positive.

Tell us about your ideas and projects in Nigeria.
The initial few months involved meeting lots of different people and exploring various opportunities which can be somewhat tricky because if you’re not careful, you can lose focus in all the ensuing activities. I eventually did set up a software house called Cousant Technologies and our particular focus is on building software for the financial services industry. We believe there is a massive opportunity in outsourcing, because of Nigeria’s sizable and educated labour force. We want organizations outside of Nigeria to out-source their software development and back office functions to Nigeria. The fact that we are in the same time-zone as most of Europe is also an added advantage over other outsourcing destinations like India, China and the Phillipines.
Fascinating Stuff. How has the process of owning and running a business in Nigeria been, particularly in your sector?
It’s undoubtedly unique in Nigeria. I went on a tour of the silicon valley area a few months ago and the energy there was so real. There is such an enabling environment there for young people to really impact lives with technology. Nigeria unfortunately does not have such an enabling environment at the moment as the old guards who are the titans of the Nigerian industries still practice antiquated systems. You are constantly fighting against the mindset and it really is like selling technology to dinosaurs. Nigeria is also a very price-sensitive market and the real innovation occurs by figuring out ways to reduce your input costs and still provide quality solutions at the right price.

What has the reception been like for your services?
It has been quite mixed. As an entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to meet with a lot of different people who can potentially add value to what you do. On the flipside, there is a phenomenal number of time wasters who are mostly full of fluff. It also takes a while to move past the bottlenecks to get one’s desired result.
Your service seems to be quite niche but still within the umbrella of financial services. Do you mind sharing your thoughts on the regulatory bodies in the financial services industry in Nigeria?
I’m impressed with the new leadership at the stock exchange as I believe they are doing a good job even as they face the same challenges of dealing with people who have obsolete value systems. I think they are on track to modernise and upgrade the system to what obtains in the west. The securities and exchange commission is also becoming an effective regulatory body that does not just grant licences willy nilly. Obviously, the age old bureaucracy still exists but based on my personal experiences, we are on the right track to progress.

On a different note, in terms of your lifestyle how has the transition being like so far?
It’s quite interesting as you’re sometimes initially viewed as a ‘repatriate’ who is likely to run back as soon as the going gets tough and it can be challenging fighting that mentality. It’s also quite difficult meeting the right people and being able to differentiate who means business and who is just unserious. When I first moved back, I fell into the trap of being swayed from place to place by people I met, which is something that can happen to anyone. I thankfully got my focus back and I think one of the factors that makes the experience bearable is the fact that you have family around you to support and guide you if the need arises. Also there is this mentality that since you are coming from a different country, you are coming to exploit or steal their jobs. That was a huge challenge for me dealing with unwarranted animosity from some people I met. Another recurrent issue is the horrendous traffic, which takes up a lot of valuable time. In my business, time is a direct cost input to the production of software and the more time I spend sitting in traffic, the less margin I can make on our products. Power supply is also an issue but has not been as problematic as I thought. The most I’ve gone without power has been a few days, and I am learning to work around that with the alternatives like generators, inverters and so on.

More grease to your elbows, as you seem to have a positive mind-set which has its advantages.
I cannot overestimate the power of prayer as I sometimes view the whole country as one big booby trap, so a considerable amount of time has to be devoted to prayer if you want to thrive in Nigeria, particularly Lagos. But on a serious note, it is probably easier because I am doing what I want to do so all the white noise does not really bother me, I just focus on my work and shut out everything else.
That’s a pretty cool outlook. Finally, what tips would you have for people who may be inspired by your story and those also considering a move back? An important thing would be to always come with a plan of what you want to do when you get back. If you are the kind of person who wants to get a job when you move back, then try and take as many courses and trainings as possible, because this is what sells you and sets you apart in this environment. Even if you don’t have experience, at least get the trainings and qualifications. Although I know some people are wary of coming back to Nigeria, in the long run you will find that it is worth it. Nigeria is fast becoming the place that the outside world is now looking to and as an educated and experienced Nigerian professional, it is where you will have an edge.
Thanks for your time and best wishes moving forward.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi has proven himself not to be a push-over like our president. Being a leader has to come with a price, you do not hide behind your followers, the reverse should be the case. For me I cannot respect a man that will not put his house in order. What I see here is that Amaechi is not the weak type & seems ready to face consequence of his actions because in as much the president still have that power attached to his office he can do & undo. However one thing is certain if Amaechi is doing the will of his people he might escape the current onslaught. The way this country is presided over does not conform with obtainable pattern in developed world how can a president or his wife be inciting lawlessness in a certain state just because you think you have had enough of an elected Governor, I think that should have been left for the electorate. Do you know why Wike lacks leadership qualities as expressed by the Governor, leaders do not shift ground so easily, when they do everyone around sees the effect. Equivocal entities like the president & his wife, who once claimed not to be & later claimed to be do not have the personality of Amaechi. What Amaechi is doing, is what we call character & everyone has to be identified with one. I now see reason why some people say he is arrogant, that is how it looks when you do not compromise on your believes, especially in that society of ours that is so bias. Mr president nursing an ambition & we have not seen the effect of the first term on his people. I am not interested in Amaechi becoming president or VP but one thing should be noted, you do not castigate a man for having ambition.