Zonacom:

I have never listened to Chris ubah speak before. And people say he is not that educated. Does he have good communication skills?

He has GCE Waec, he speaks well, a hard nut, he fights to the finish for what he believes in. And for those close to him he is the kind that does not mind getting his hand burnt in the process of helping his friends get something, they therefore, consider him a nice fellow. Senators usually help in recommendations for job seekers in Fed. est. Somebody like Chris will not fold his hand when his recommendation is turned back. He will threaten fire and brimestone.
Will Earnest Ndukwe do the same?
My idea of Fed rep or Sen is for real men. I said APGA should focus on State Assembly

Zonacom:

Seriously i would love to see Ngige lose this election. That guy have been a massive flop at the senate. We seriously need an active senator in Anambra, someone like the late okadigbo. The way Andy ubah's motion to include Anambra as an oil producing state was dismissed by senators without any serious deliberation is so annoying. We need igboists to rep us at the national Assembly. Not prople like Ngige and that Idio.t Ayogu Eze

That's the more reason we need tough guys in the Senate. An I.diot (sorry to use that) like Sen. Ayogu Eze stood up to oppose that bill. Does he know the population of Nsukka and indeed Enugu people who has made Anambra State their permanent residence from Nkwo Nnewi to O'sha main mkt even to our village markets is overtaken by a swarm of Enugu indigenes easily identified by their Language.
Till this moment nobody slapped sense into the Ayogu Eze.
See Federal representation should be for the tough guys who gets their way around bills either by coercion or by intimidation. It shouldn't be for the faint hearted. My opinion though

FreeGlobe:
Also passed through Kwata and Amawbia flyovers, work is slow in those places especially kwata.When these projects are completed, Awka will be it.
Btw one would think Victor umeh is contesting for governorship with his publicity everywhere. He must be a joker to think he'll defeat Ngige.

He needs to up his game because of the resilient opponent in Ngige
Meanwhile, Anambra version of Nyesom Wike, Chief Chris Ubah has said that PDP campaign will be all encompassing to ensure to ensure victory for GEJ and PDP in Anambra
But please he should be told to keep it peaceful in the overall interest of the State

donphilopus:


You know what happened to Gaddaffi?! It would be a child's play compared to what would befall Jonathan if he refuses to handover to Buhari 'when' declared the winner of the polls. And I will like to see if your Nairaland rantings would amount to anything if that happens. Whether you like it or not, Buhari would take the mantle of Leadership of this Country come May 29th!

If by omission or commission Buhari is declared winner of the polls,he will still not rule Nigeria. The worst that will happen is Jona will step aside for an interim leader but handover to Buhari, Never
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For those efulefu still holding onto the belief that GMB will rule Nigeria again.
Hear this ,if by omission or commission Buhari is declared winner of the polls,he will still not rule Nigeria.
The worst that will happen is Jona will step aside for an interim leader but handover to Buhari, Never
I heard from a reliable source that an Igbo man precisely from Anambra is being considered for the interim leader options if things get out of hand. If that happens that should be a good news for the marginalized Igbo race

patmaine:




okwa ginwa merem outsider. abum nwa afo anaedo. Nnewi boy to d core.

Sorry, I thought you were from the otherside who always poke nose on Anambra matter

asadike:
Apga deserves d 3 important seat at d senate and I see them getting there.

Good luck to them
Meanwhile in another news our own version of Nyesom Wike, Chief Chris Uba alias Eselu is geared up for a robust campaign and is assuring that by all means it is gonna be victory for GEJ and PDP in Anambra State

donphilopus:


Hahaha... They would even tell you Atiku or Tambuwal would have given Jonathan a run for his money, while Jonathan wouldn't even bother to campaign against Buhari because he's a 'serial loser'. Now, we understand their plan.....

So you too believe Buhari will become Nigerian President.
Let me tell you something, if by omission or commission Buhari is declared winner of the polls, he will still not rule Nigeria. The worst that will happen is Jona will step aside for an interim leader but hand over to Buhari, Never

Emperor of Western Nigeria was that your picture when you were normal i.e. before you became the activist for independent western Nigeria?

Cuche:
Reducing the cost of Land in parts of Lagos is doable. I said some parts because you don't expect the Govt and the investors after spending a lot in reclaiming Eko, Banana IL to sell it cheap. He can't also determine the cost of Land at Ikoyi neither can he influence it. Those areas are locked and can only be influenced by serious market challenges
It is possible to influence the cost of Land in someother places for instance, at Lekki Epe axis some persons in their punitive wisdom had accumulated large hectares of land without any readiness to develop them. A governor can decide to give ultimatum that the title holders should develop the lands say within 2-3years or risk revocation. The direct effect of this is that those of them who had acquired more than they can develop at the material point in time will be forced to sell part and use the money to develop the remaining Such sells are usually at a lower price. While some stubborn one's may decide to head to court for injunctions but how many injunction can they possibly get if there are existing laws empowering the governor to revoke some titles in the interest of its citizens.
Of course, this is not without stepping on some toes. But in the overall interest of the masses but the number of houses and land available for construction of houses will be increased within 2-3 years

That is not to say that his promises or ideas will make him win Lagos State Gov election. He has to work really hard cos he has a very strong and formidable opponent in Tinubu's APC

Reducing the cost of Land in parts of Lagos is doable. I said some parts because you don't expect the Govt and the investors after spending a lot in reclaiming Eko, Banana IL to sell it cheap. He can't also determine the cost of Land at Ikoyi neither can he influence it. Those areas are locked and can only be influenced by serious market challenges
It is possible to influence the cost of Land in someother places for instance, at Lekki Epe axis some persons in their punitive wisdom had accumulated large hectares of land without any readiness to develop them. A governor can decide to give ultimatum that the title holders should develop the lands say within 2-3years or risk revocation. The direct effect of this is that those of them who had acquired more than they can develop at the material point in time will be forced to sell part and use the money to develop the remaining Such sells are usually at a lower price. While some stubborn one's may decide to head to court for injunctions but how many injunction can they possibly get if there are existing laws empowering the governor to revoke some titles in the interest of its citizens.
Of course, this is not without stepping on some toes. But in the overall interest of the masses but the number of houses and land available for construction of houses will be increased within 2-3 years

idumuose:


Tinubu is the numero uno when it comes to land grabbing.

Housing is a very serious problem in Lagos State. He should first put laws that make the land acquisition in Lagos State a smooth thing, laws that will ensure that Estate agents and Landlords play the game of leasing/rentage according to the rules
Jimi Agbaje win Lagos State? It will be difficult knowing that the heart of APC is Lagos State. He will put of a strong challenge no doubt

patmaine:
whoever wrote this article didn't make sense. don't just understand d direction u 're going..

My write up concerns Anambra, I don't expect you to understand the intrigues of Anambra politics. Sometimes, I wonder the so much interest by outsiders on Anambra politics
Anyway, I am just doing a simple analysis of the on coming elections with regards to Anambra in particular

hushmail:


Biko kedu ihe di mkpa?

I believe that every Crisis that has a political undertone can be nipped in the bud through undertakings of consciously guided electioneering as early as the elections come calling. I see no reason why APGA should not narrow their focus to capturing the whole of Anambra State House of Assembly seat which is very possible that alone in the long run will ensure a more united State in purpose and drive. If PDP in the build up to this Presidential elections last year, ensured it captured more States Ekiti, Ondo denying APC a total control of SW , knowing the importance of having those Chief Executives under the umbrella, it is important, therefore APGA should take preemptive measures at this time through what I've just mentioned

hushmail:
nwanna kedu isi okwu gi?

Election erugo, ihe ndi di mkpa ka anyi kwesiri icho wa

The present leadership in Anambra is one that has no rival in the country from 1999 till date. Sometimes I look at the vision, the drive and the dynamics employed in solving the Anambra question, I can't help saying to myself that the Messiah most times comes from the angles least expected. Who would have thought that Chief Willie Obiano, a man who was struggling to put up a strong challenge during the debates for the elections would turn out to be one of the best things to happen to Anambra State since it creation.
There is no gainsaying that he is a man of the people in the making. There is no ill feelings towards him by any group within the State. He had a little issues following the demolition of a Church at Nkwelle- ezunaka which was to the best of my knowledge a carried over animosity towards the highly divisive past administration by the Church concerned apart from that he has won the hearts of many by his well articulated vision
Now to politics, Is there any follower of Anambra politics who does not know that APGA victory in the last governorship election was not without a colossal expenditure on the part of the past Governor, are there still people in doubt that most of the spendings came from the coffers of Anambra State Government directly or indirectly as with other governments in Nigeria even at the Federal level. Let’s assume that N25 billion was used in prosecuting the election and scoring the landslide victory. Of this amount our pot bellied security personnel had a good share in securing the State during that period more or less in ensuring the outcome was as scripted, corrupt officials of INEC got a fair share of the sum in disenfranchising a sizeable population of the State from voting, the rests of the sum was spent in procuring vehicles, giving tips to the voters on the election date, settling some cooperating adhoc staffs and other expenses common with a typical election in Nigeria. Let’s also assume that the frugal immediate past governor dipped his hands into his private pockets to raise money for that election which is most unlikely will he have pulled out as much as half the assumed N25 Billion how come the indebtedness of the present administration to him beyond the normal appreciation of his efforts in laying a foundation upon which the modern Anambra is to be built a debt of appreciation which the present administration of Chief Obiano has not failed to shower in most public functions where Anambra is discussed much to the dissatisfaction of some of us who felt that the foundation laying took so long and was laden with dishonesty. Come to think of it 8 years to lay a foundation for a State as small as Anambra if the foundations of projects are laid for so much a time it then means that two generations may not see to the completion of beneficial projects. Let’s not even go to the below standard status of almost all of the projects. Looking at the challenges of development and the urgency with which the present administration is tackling these things headlong, it exposes the deceit in the much touted laying of foundation with 8 solid years and therefore I don’t see this present administration indebtedness to anybody to the tune of the figures being brandished by some persons especially against the backdrop of the bulk of the expenses coming from the pockets of the State Government. That somebody was fortunate to handle the golden pen that signs off figures of the Government revenues at a particular time does not also afford the person the boldness to demand that some figures signed out should be regarded as loans coming from his private pockets to which he now claims should be restored to him in his private capacity. And on that basis hold grudges against the present administration.
I am pleased that Mr Obi took the advice left APGA and has engaged himself with campaigning for Mr President. So he is now free from his oppressors who had relegated him to the background following his much spirited fight for relevance. But here lies the problem, a man who is so gifted with the arts of cunning will not just sleep over his perceived ill treatments and not formulate a killer blow to get back at his debtors. The elections are by the corner, and I am so surprised that APGA instead of concentrating on the easier job of laying their hands in the totality of the seats in the Anambra State house of Assembly is busy pushing against the hard nut of getting the 3 Senate Seats. APC will for obvious reasons not be able to get hold of the Presidential Seat that I am so sure of but to say they will not get a good representation this time around in the National Assembly is to be disloyal to facts on ground. Most Northern political aspirants to the Red and Green Chambers will leverage on the popularity of Gen Buhari not that they like him that much anyway but a politician must be a politician, an opportunist to say the least. PDP on the other hand will do its best to get a fair representation even if they don’t get the majority but a number that will checkmate the excesses of APC parliamentarians will do. For this reason, a State like Anambra as well as most SE, SS will provide the much needed figures for the PDP, little wonder the tough guys are to contest on their platform. I believe APGA has all it takes to capture over 90 percent of the State Assembly Seats one they have the Local Government Chairmen, who when adequately mobilized can do the campaigning upto the election date effortlessly. Two, PDP is not so much interested in who becomes the Local government chairman somewhere or is seating in the State Assembly quarters at another place for now they are attention is all focused on checkmating APC’s ascension to the throne that matters at Abuja.
It is much difficult to impeach a Governor whose party holds by far majority in the State’s House of Assembly. No matter the inducement made to facilitate such moves, the Assembly members can be summoned on the Party’s round table with near total compliance and discussions, resolutions or counter inducement made to annul any other subservient moves.
PEACE TO OUR DEAR ANAMBRA, PEACE TO NIGERIA AND OUR PROSPERITY WILL KNOW NO BOUNDS

FreeGlobe:
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I can guarantee that Peter obi orchestrated this "reconciliation" through his puppet, the obi of onitsha. Lets hope that Obiano will be wise enough not to fall into his trap. Peter obi is very desperate to regain political relevance. smh
Perhaps the people who argued with me here about the rift between them will now realize how far they are from happenings in the state.

Biko kwa, choose words carefully with respect to Chief Alfred Achebe. He may have been partisan nevertheless he should be respected if not for anything that Seat he is occupying has so much honour that has stood the test of time and is more than 700years old. It is greater than the seats occupied by our mischievous politicians. Biko

A very bad precedent, That is to say Pdp will also organize for APC vans to be burnt as reprisals
There is the polling boots where anybody can show his/her dislike for any candidate. Your voters card and the court are the only constitutional means to show such dissapproval. Even voilent protests are prohibited
The security agencies should swoop on the youths in that area, make necessary arrests
#Say no to Electoral Violence today
IGBOS in the North, pls close your shops get back home on time. A piece of advice!

Cuche:
In as much as I don't like Mr. Obi for claiming to be a Saint himself not to mention his sub standard project, I think he made some salient points in that address that is, APC' s choice of GMB is taking Nigerians for a ride.

I have listened to General Buhari talk on what he will do if elected; fight corruption, insurgency, stablize the economy, make Nigeria a Heaven on earth. But the "how" is what he failed to tell us, it is obvious that he is just talking like a typical politician. He cannot expatiate on any of his points
I am not holding brief for Mr Obi and whatever his intentions in that address were, Somebody that old in Aso Rock is not the best for Nigeria And he will get very little votes in the more enlightened South- East, West, South and North Central. There won't be elections in North East, no sensible person will queue up behind any box there

Btw how on earth will Gen. Buhari win with majorly votes from North West? Kano State looks to me like a place where Islamists-Boko haram may not allow elections to be held.

In as much as I don't like Mr. Obi for claiming to be a Saint himself not to mention his sub standard project, I think he made some salient points in that address that is, APC' s choice of GMB is taking Nigerians for a ride.

I have listened to General Buhari talk on what he will do if elected; fight corruption, insurgency, stablize the economy, make Nigeria a Heaven on earth. But the "how" is what he failed to tell us, it is obvious that he is just talking like a typical politician. He cannot expatiate on any of his points
I am not holding brief for Mr Obi and whatever his intentions in that address were, Somebody that old in Aso Rock is not the best for Nigeria And he will get very little votes in the more enlightened South- East, West, South and North Central. There won't be elections in North East, no sensible person will queue up behind any box there

In agreement with Buddamonk's remark above, Anambra deserves more University(s) to at least absorb the growing population of its people seeking admission yearly. It is a need
We have many proposed private Uni s especially coming from Churches, but how many of these private owners have the financial muscle to bankroll such operations. It is either the State Government finds a way of part owning some of the struggling institutions or pruning them to colleges with affiliations to reputable uni s.
We were told a donation of N5b was given to ANSU Uli by the previous administration , the impact that money would have made there was overridden by the rumours that a large portion of that money never reached the institution. And that was more like it, paper donations
A case for more money pumped towards the expansion of the facilities and structures in ANSU with a view to increasing the number of fully accredited programmes and increasing the admission quota for the good of our teeming jambites.
The State can also own colleges tailored to the needs and future plans e.g A college of Petroleum Studies with Aguleri oil exploitation in view, A college of (Mechanical)Engineering studies with Nnewi automobiles in view, A college of Arts and Crafts with the projected growths in our tourism sector .
All these can be located near the Igbariam College. We have a very long stretch of table land in that axis of Awka North upto our boundary with parts of Nsukka. I mean table land
I think the past administrations deserves some commendations for the improvements at the college of Agriculture, the achievements from that school is tangible

Congratulations on his knighthood and Sainthood may come later
The picture and some other pictures I have seen, Obi's son has never appeared balanced. He has a striking resemblance to a narcotics abuser or a dude from some Rehabs facility.
Most of the governors who think they are smarter than the rests of the people often have one or two mo.ronic looking lad abandoned in the US or UK. If you happen to have an encounter with these lads you will ask yourself, why all the deception, stealing and looting
I think the young man would have looked smarter if Obi had kept his 2002 campaign promise of having his children in Anambra public schools.
The daughter, however, looks organized

Whynotthetruth:



You aren't any wiser...your s.t.u.p.d.I.t.y just started shining out now...which us sef? mpama
Really How do you mean your spelling depicts a frustrated illiterate boy...Hope there's still primary education in your side?.. consider a trip there for adult education class You
somewhat sick calling people of Anambra .which part of anambra do you represent Which sincere anambra man/woman doesn'trespect Peter Obi Do you come online to just type t.r.as.h. about people
? may you experiencesamemeasureof mischieffrom othersalways....

Your style of writing laden with curses bears unmistakable resemblance to that of the child Odenigbo Aroli

Gamechanger:


Talking as if you know who the candidates of PDP are. Are you the only one who doesn't know that PDP has 3 or more candidates for each post in this election . Can you tell who amongst Chris Ubah, Andy Ubah, Obinna Uzoh or Chuma Nzeribe is the PDP candidate for Anambra South? All of them are claiming victory while INEC says its sticking with Chris Ubah faction.

I think ur conclusions on how the APGA candidates are inferior would have waited until the inec says the persons u mentioned are the candidates!

And can you tell me one aspirant that was cheated out, in the senatorial race, in APGA. Or the ones that could have been better but didn't make it because they were not Umeh's friends. Let truth be our watchword in this forum as we don't gain anything by deceiving our brothers.

Would have said more on this but i had to strike a balance between correcting an erroneous impression and derailing this our wonderful thread.

BTW, If anybody creates a thread on the strength and weaknesses of the candidates in Anambra, we meet there.

INEC recognized and Supervised only a faction, Go to INEC office and ask for the list of candidates.
Asking for the ones that were not Umeh's friends/associates or persons who could be cheated out is like asking me why APGA had many deserters earlier this year.
Why were the selected candidates under Chief Umeh jittery about the possibility of a fresh primaries following the court ruling that said Umeh cannot be Party Chairman and Senatorial Candidate at the same time
They are not sure of their popularity most of whom their emergence was more like the APGA- government local government elections in the State.
I don't have anything personal against Umeh and his rising profile, I do remember his struggle and patience between 2003 - 2006

FreeGlobe:
Ndukwe can never win Anambra south even with Emeka offor's support. For Anambra North Mrs. oduah can be said to be running unupposed. I don't also see Victor umeh winning central too. my take

Emeka Offor has not come out to say he is supporting Ndukwe. Emeka Offor is unrepentant in his support of PDP financially or otherwise. Ndukwe should try his luck but it is not gonna be easy. By the way, he did nothing tangible in his former capacity as NCC boss for Anambra people. He is hardly in touch with home, a fine house he has
Best wishes to him

FreeGlobe:

hahahahahaha, odenigbo whatever is a low life, stands for nothing, reasons like a kindergarten. He already sold whatever that is remaining of his pitiful life to Peter obi.

Odenigbo is a loyal party man, he often feels like slapping anybody who dissents his venerated statute of the former governor. I also see him as a die hard supporter of APGA.
The Bomb shell! Odenigbo, which party will win Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi guber? Odenigbo will answer and swear with his head that APGA will cruise smoothly to victory.

I often visualize him as someone who positions in the corner of a beer palor engaging any intereted person on arguments like APGA will win every electable position in Anambra which may end in the use of Beer bottles to convince the head of the other fellow/s to agree to his position.

OdenigboAroli:


You are a neophyte when it comes to Anambra politics. In fact,you are not making any sense.

Odenigbo APGA the neophyte said Mr Obi will not quit politics and that he will decamp to PDP. Did it or did it not happen?
I like your loyalty to APGA, in fact, I will like your type for my PA but don't reason like a child who thinks that because his father is a pilot that the plane piloted by his father belongs to the father

One thing people must know is that the problems of Nigeria were foundational and all the past leaders with no exception have contributed in creating the messy situation. Be it political, economic adjustments, social and religious challenges.
It is true GEJ is slow in handling these things. I don't think it is right for anybody to see him as the cause of the problems which predates his rise to prominence.
GMB, cannot do any magic and the talks are just political normal for most politicians. The challenges the country has accumulated is overwhelming.
One would have thought APC would have provided for the electorates a fresh, agile, calculated, intelligent and young Nigerian (below 50 years of age), with experience on how things work in the Western climes as an alternative to voting for GEJ

Schematics:
I don't think so. APGA has quality candidates. Former NCC boss Ndukwe is coming to take over Anambra south. Also Obaze is taking Anambra north. APGA primaries were so organized that some Europeans and Asians living in Anambra came to monitor the process.

Lol Asian contractors now election Observers. That can easily be arranged.

Ndukwe, the Oraifite guy. By now you should know that the power players in Anambra South are and had remained in PDP

I don't see Obaze defeating Madam Odua, she may be a woman but she has the clout to challenge any name from that zone.
The election is in few months time hopefully, we shall how APGA will fare. In my wishful thinking, APGA best chance will be Chief Umeh going to the Senate.

Schematics:
APGA road show in Awka. APGA should concentrate in fielding only technocrats in all the states. This party will actually be the real progressive party in Nigeria..

Most of the persons fielded by APGA in the upcoming elections are no match for the guys in PDP. I think the problem APGA may have is that tickets were just handed to friends and associates of Chief Umeh. PDP, which was notorious for fraudulent primaries was carefully in conducting its primaries in Anambra. A neigbour in the house of reps was not even sure of winning till the results came out . He was so stressed that week despite having the power of incumbency

OdenigboAroli:


I bet if you are called to srand to defend these accusations you will disappear. Nwokem,go eat sunday rice because you start running your mouth like ukpaka.

What do you want? That I list the 4 Perm secs who were inferior in qualifications and Salary Grade level steps to some directors. In fact, two did badly in the interviews, yet they got the Perm sec jobs under Obi ahead of others who were most qualified. Things like that do happen atimes but I would have loved to see the most qualified personnels Manning the key ministries regardless of their religious affiliations

You know I wouldn't list people's name here, It's unethical . As far as am concerned it is not the best

If you pass the road from Term site through Isuanocha, there's this Sister's Retreat center along that road, it is no secret that the entire structure was built and donated by Obi. There are so many others he built and supported through proxies

OdenigboAroli:


Lol: Chino,are you sure about one belonging to two different knighthood society?
I dont think thats possible,guy. There are different knighthood society like knight of st mulumba,john,paul and cant serve in two societies at same time. At least from my own observation.

One can be honored with different knighthoods, more likely in different diocese and/or entirely different society . It is not forbidden