richgang: I'm not a Yoruba person, but we all have freedom of speech, during the presidential election campaign, you know how many people insult Johnathan, did he ask any1 to apologies, abeg eeee, freedom of speech is allowed, na him get him mouth
Oba Akinolu may not be right on this but the attitude of our Igbo brothers and sisters could frustrate one.
Having helped them more than what their region has done for them, instead of being grateful; their actions seem to be undermining the essence of our existence through their incendiary statements. Calling their hosts cowards- what do you want after that-fight to show we are not cowards.
Oba Akinolu is their match and that is why the situation seems difficult now.
A gentle king could be disobeyed easily but did they say anything at the palace? No. They dare not.
It was after leaving the palace that chest beating, ultimatum , etc started surfacing.
Who then is the cowards? Ta lo fe gbenan woju ekun lai f'eje we ( who wants to put light at the face of a tiger without being bathed with blood)
Remember, 'He who makes peaceful resolution difficult , has made violence inevitable.'
Ambode is a very intelligent man of ACTION and few words.....
It's not easy to write publications, win scholarships or have the second best HSC result in the whole of west Africa....
Ambode worked hard to where he is, a man of humble beginnings, inspires hope...
Makes the common man feel they still stand a chance, Unlike some spoilt silverspoon kids who have never had to work hard for anything, and think they're ENTITLED to it just cuz they feel its their right....
He will give us a the help we need to get there cuz he knows what its like....
It's clearly obvious H.R.H Oba Rilwan Akiolu acted on his own. He stated he was asked by Asiwaju and Gov Fashola (APC party leaders) to appeal to the Ndigbo community, he chose not to.
In my own area of Lagos, we have realized Ambode or APC cannot be held liable for the comments of H.R.H Oba Akiolu, the Paramount Ruler of Lagos.
It's clearly obvious H.R.H Oba Rilwan Akiolu acted on his own. He stated he was asked by Asiwaju and Gov Fashola (APC party leaders) to appeal to the Ndigbo community, he chose not to.
In my own area of Lagos, we have realized Ambode or APC cannot be held liable for the comments of H.R.H Oba Akiolu, the Paramount Ruler of Lagos.
TippyTop: Tinubu only wants Ambode as governor to bury the scam he and his cohorts visited on the good people of lagos since 99.
That's just baseless...
Let's deal with the facts and no throw accusations carelessly...
Facts are:-
- Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is just more experienced in terms of governance.He has worked in virtually all the tiers of government. From the local govt up.
- Ambode didn't grow up privileged like his opponent, hence he is better able to grasp, and relate to the struggles of the common man, the average Lagosian i.e. I meant U and I.
His opponent would have to imagine it, that's not good Enough as only a very small % of Lagosians fall within the Privileged class.
That's the reason for the plenty grammar...lolz. no be grammar be the work
- Ambode was elected by his Alumni. People that would know him better than anyone else to head their Lagos State chapter and then became President of the Alumni (Federal Government College Warri Old Students Association).
In his Alumni, Agbaje has not even trusted enough to be elected on any exco
Doesn't that say something
His school mates know him better than u or I, but didn't trust him with leadership. It was a case of: JK they Knew
JK they didn't trust
I'm not ready to leave my future, my business, or my security in the hands of a learner, a spoilt rich kid who JUST WANTS TO BE governor just because he wants it.
I'm not ready to mortgage my future or that of my kids..
drinksandmoreng: Vote for continuity..... We have seen what the APC government have done in lagos state in the past 16years.... Please vote for continuity and let's have a Lagos State for you and I. From a true Lagosian.... OMO ISALE EKO..... IGA IDUNGANRAN
His background unlike the silver spoon upbringing of his opponent (who's father was a bank MD, and has a priviledged upbringing, thats the reason dor the plenty English) was very regular.
He is a sled made man....
Ambode won scholarships and distinguished himself academically getting severAl awards including for the second best HSC result in the whole of west Africa....
How lucky can we be??
Ambode can relate to the issues that plague the common man, he has been there...
Let's vote for a man with a burden to serve, not just for a spoilt rich kid who just "WANTS" to be governor....
temitemi1: Akinkunmi yanz don open ooooo!!! I wonder what akiolu n tinubu we be felling now because their anointed son has exposed!!! GEJ till apc stop lying to Nigerians.
I laugh at small minded people....
1. PDP made a lot of noise about Buhari's misding certificate because they HID it
PDP keeps playing dirty but God is bigger than any dreamt up propaganda or imagined slander.
2. The South West politics is for the South West. His Oba has accepted him, same as someone being given citizenship of another country. Once it's given to u its yours. Same way in Dubai and the UAE. U can live there gor as long as u like, if ure not given d citizenship, U cannot claim or force it. U don't try to steal it or force it, it's given to u freely if they deem it fit.
His Oba endorses him (in the South West, our Obas are revered and we have a culture of RESPECT!!!), Ambode's Oba endorsement is good Enough for me....
Damieah: Winding down on life's lessons for me and you from our just concluded race for the next president is the fact that public apathy, slander, bad-mouthing and scheming are not strong enough as reasons to prevent us from reaching our goals iin grand style.
The loud noises that empty barrels make are seldomly fired into the thin air, very often they are aimed at the reputation of those who have the substance that they envy.
All the noise PDP is making, trying to slander the good name of Mr Akinwunmi Ambode will get them NO WHERE!!!!
A common sign that you are headed for somewhat purposeful is the particularly distasteful tales which many would itchingly tell about you.
The amebor missiles range from petty ear tingling, exaggerated truths to fabricated lies that slander and smear your reputation.
While the one party on one hand was scoffing with the use of documentaries, allegations of ill health, no education, baseless fraud allegations, name calling etc.
The attacked did not go on howling stones at every barking distraction. Neither did self defence become a prioritiized preoccupation. The singular armor was focus as he steadily kept his few words dedicated to the business at hand, what he would do with the office.
The same populace who were entertained by the political telemundu picked the one who was ill spoken about.
Does frustration easily set in when lies start flying about you? Have you bowed your head or bowed out of a pursuit for the sake of what is being said or who is saying it? It is time to pick it right back up and go mute & deaf on hear say.
God's own advice :"Also do not take to heart every word that people say; otherwise, you may hear your servant calling down evil on you" Eccl 7:21
Please extract the core lesson. Let nothing fabricated or spoken deter your focus from living a happy life and touching all your dreams....
The dream of a Lagos at its best!! With Federal support.. That is real change for Lagos. ..
I believe in the #SpiritOfLagos
I believe in Lagos
I believe in Akinwunmi Ambode
quote author=nkemjacob2 post=32329534]Support jimi agbaje. APC re nt utilizing d resource nd potentials of lagos state... Nd dey fill relax cos no strong opposition to take power from them... Ambode has no idea of lagos
BRAV0O: It funny if JK self love lagos he won't even bother lagosian to vote for him cus lagos as bein in the hand of opposition party since 1999 so now that lagos is about to benefited direct fund from federal level, we will now give lagos to pdp ? Imagine if only JK can decamp to APC before the election but apart from that is just a matter of common sense , JK can come bk by 2019
mikeansy: Rochas Okorocha is accusing the Igbo Nation of myopia but his argument is in fact coated and covered with the very myopia he accuses his people off!
Rochas' only regrets is that we have no ranking Senator under APC to make Senate President from the South East. If the APC truly want to be inclusive they can elect Ike Ekweremadu or any PDP Senator from the East as the Senate President. The ruling party can back a member of another party to emerge the Senate President! If what this truly is about is inclusiveness!
You get the sense that what is at play here is not a quest to include Igbos but a childish attempt to win votes. Its all about April 11.
You're not being objective
More's the pity
I wish u well my brother (nwanem nwoke!!)
As for Lagos, it's Akinwunmi Ambode all the way
A.P.C to the polls
God has great plans for Lagos, we can finally stop being the opposition.....
Thank you Father for this opportunity
Ambode for Governor!!!
Need I remind Okorocha that in this 4th republic, we have had a few Senate Presidents. From Wagbara to Okadigbo to Anyim to Enwerem! Our aspiration as Igbos in Nigeria should be a little bit more sophisticated than just producing a Senate President. The Senate President is one man! amongst million of Igbos. The notion that all we should want as a people is to make one man Senate President is indeed myopic!
There was a Confab report that would have redefined what it means to be a modern Nigerian, where we had the debate about devolution of power and true federalism. The relationship between the State vs Individual. Implementing that report will change the lives of all Nigerians including ALL Igbos! Jonathan promised to implement the recommendations of that Report. APC refused to participate in the excersize. And have not pledged to implement the recommendations of that report. This for me is why APC has no place in Igbo land.
The truth is Rochas Okorocha is not worried about Igbos and we know this. Rochas is worried about Rochas political future and winning the next election in a weeks time. His betrayal of the trust of Imo State people will be punished at the polls on April 11.
Finally Nigeria needs a strong PDP. Nigeria needs a strong opposition party. Ndigbo need a strong PDP. The welfare state that Buhari and his APC are promising can not be sustained without a tax hike on small businesses and traders. We have seen this kind of attitude in Lagos and they will try to bring that to the Center. Ndigbo need a PDP that can provide an alternative platform to challenge the tax and spend policies of APC that may punish entrepreneurs and hardworking Nigerians!