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KingsizeD:
My second FTC in less than 24hrs.
This time I won't talk much , but it no go better for Buhari.

TonyeBarcanista:
For a start, 24 hours is considered a long period of time in politics. Not to talk of a whopping 3 months.

Secondly, an agreement was reached by expanded Caucus to give Secondus soft landing by bringing forward the National Convention to October at least. All Secondus needed to do was to summon NEC meeting that following week in order to kick start process of convention. But he breached the agreement!

He was the architect of his problem...

And please, blaming Gov Wike for a billion more years won't change the fact that Secondus overstayed his welcome

TonyeBarcanista:
The unceremonious ousting of Prince Uche Secondus from office as National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, has once again reminded one of the banana peel that comes with the office.

Since the formation of the party 1998, none of its national chairmen have bowed out ceremoniously.

When Prince Secondus was elected national chairman of the party on December 10, 2017, many expected that his time at the helm of the party will usher great things with many looking forward to December 2021 that he is expected to complete his four year tenure. But like his predecessors, he was ceremoniously kicked out following crisis that hits the party, which climaxed in his expulsion from the party by his ward in Andoni local government area of Rivers state and a Rivers state court order restraining him from performing the functions of the National chairman and from parading as the party's henchman.

Secondus failed to understand that as a national chairman of a party like PDP, he is expected to be just, fair, matured, incorruptible and have ability to manage every interest appropriately. Furthermore, as chairman, he was expected to suppress his personal interest for that of the party to thrive and nonpartisan in managing the affairs of PDP.

When you factor these and juxtapose them with the events that dominated the tenures of Secondus and other former PDP Chairmen, you will understand the reason they were disgracefully removed.

PDP National Chairmen And How They Fared

Solomon Lar: the protem national chairman, led the party to presidential success in 1999. Upon assumption in office, the President Olusegun Obasanjo, shoved him aside by forcing him not to seek a fresh term.

Barnabas Gemade, who emerged as national chairman and successor of Lar in 2001, had issues with the then President almost immediately after assuming power. The President became uncomfortable with him and suspected him of nursing presidential ambition in 2003 against him (Obasanjo). Gemade also had political issues with political stakeholders in his Benue state, including then Governor George Akume, Senator David Mark and others. As a result of these, he was eased out of the party and declared "retired" politically.

Audu Ogbeh: Gemade's successor as national chairman, was heavily partisan as he was committed to playing the script of Vice President Atiku Abubakar. His pro-Atiku stance could not be tolerated by President Olusegun Obasanjo, who wanted to have firm control of the party. He ended up becoming a victim of Obasanjo/Atiku power play and was forced to sign an already prepared resignation letter by Obasanjo in a dramatic fashion.

Col Ahmadu Ali, who succeeded Ogbeh, was literally Obasanjo's "lapdog". He was used against internal opponents of the then President. He conducted a scandalous membership reregistration exercise to freeze out loyalists of Atiku Abubakar, which include Atiku Abubakar himself, Governor Boni Haruna of Adamawa state, Audu Ogbeh, his predecessor, and several others. This forced them to switch to Action Congress after failing unsuccessfully. The camp of President Umaru Yar'adua, Obasanjo's successor, prevented him from seeking second term so as to get him kicked out and have full control of the party structure.

Vincent Ogbulafor, the successor of Ali was heavily partisan as well and loyal to Yar'adua's political dynasty. He stood against elevation of vice president Goodluck Jonathan to be acting President when Yar'adua was in comatose. He was kicked after Jonathan took over as President following the demise of Yar'adua (by resurrecting some financial misdeeds during his ministerial reign).

Dr Ezekwesili Nwodo, who tookover from Ogbulafor was in power struggle with his Governor, Sullivan Chime of Enugu state. He was also accused of playing the script of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar penultimate to the 2011 National Convention (presidential primary election). He got kicked out on the eve of the Convention by the Jonathan's camp.

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was not the choice of the northeast stakeholders before his emergence but won anyway as the choice of President Jonathan. As Chairman, he power drunk, engaged in power struggle with Governors of the party, dissolved States Excecutives at will, and too heavily partisan towards Jonathan. To secure the support of Governors for 2015 election, President Jonathan bowed to the demand of Governors of the party to oust him. Tukur became a sacrificial lamb.

Alhaji Adamu Muazu, the famed "game changer" who succeeded Tukur, fell from the throne due to sabotage. He was accused of betraying the party to favor opposition All Progressive Congress in the 2015 election, and was forced to step aside.

Senator Ali Modu Sheriff: The former Borno state governor who became successor of Muazu came with his own plans. He became power drunk, sought to transmute into becoming Presidential candidate and highly selfish. His tenure as National chairman is one that members of the party will not easily forget.

Prince Uche Secondus, the now "former" chairman was partisan while in office, acted unfairly to certain stakeholders, notably Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, exhibited selfishness in Rivers state by seeking to install his cousin as next Governor of the state in 2023, allegedly sought and took bribes from every interests without meeting their demands, he allegedly cares about his financial hunger than party's advancement, and was alleged to have perpetuated gross misappropriation of party funds among other infractions. His exit, in my own opinion, is a welcome development.

As the party prepares for October Convention to elect new national executives, it will be in the best interest of whoever will emerge as the National Chairman of the party to learn from the failings of his immediate predecessor and other predecessors and act appropriately so as to break the jinx of unceremonious exit of PDP national chairmen.


Tamunotonye 'Tonyebarcanista' Inioribo is a public affairs communicator and member of Peoples Democratic Party.

Agboriotejoye:
Meanwhile a caretaker party is still looking for date for their convention

I just hope the caretaker will not graduate to undertaker pretty soon.

IKON360:
Meanwhile, Juventus TV will be streaming all of Cristiano Ronaldo's freekick goals with Juventus tonight.

It will start at 12.00 EST and end at 12.01 EST

BrainSanitizer:
Absolutely.
The matter was clear from the first court order.
Secondus must remain a party member before remaining in office as a party chairman.
His battle should have been with his ward party structure not struggling to remain chairman by all means.
The Kebbi court issued the useless order because it is APC induced and they want to cause further confusion in the PDP.
Secondus as party chairman keeps PDP in chaos and that's all APC wants.
Watch as another court order will soon be released from an APC court.
It's just politics and nothing more.
The legal system in Nigeria, just like every other aspect, is in ruins.

Racoon:
Stupid bunch of irresponsible people.See how these imbeciles are just destroying or the judiciary is allowing itself to be destroyed by these useless politicians.It will never be well with you all.Spits.

MJBOLT:

imagine Messi, Haaland and Neymar
everywhere scatter

pu7pl3:
Better Scenes,

Jorginho wins it and then you wey think say you wise go come here dey complain

Jorginho wins it like his daddy

Virus99:
Nope Man U actually snatched him up from Man City

pu7pl3:
Dem hawk Valuable GOAT but dem throway finished Ewure

Virus99:
As in ehn
Okawon lara

While Ronaldo at age 36 moved to the best league in the world...their Pessi at age 34 moved to a league just one point above Nigerian League

pu7pl3:
when your mans was dropping social media stats you didn't know you should be talking football not social media

FirstbornWds:
His fans are not mentally ready to take on that path of reasoning, yet.

They are still basking in some Instagram and social media glory.

FirstbornWds:
Lol.. You imagine if those ones have any iota of sense at all

Donpaper:
STFU! Why do you people keep analysing trash? How can Man City reject what they are after? Pep withdrew offer immediately Man U joined the race, knowing fully well that he can't pick City over United

descartes400:
[s]City didn't reject him,

It was not City's decision, like pep said in the conference, Ronaldo changed his mind when United showed interest.

this is from ESPN: Sources have said, however, that Ronaldo still favoured a move to
Premier League champions City when United entered negotiations and was
only convinced to consider a return to Old Trafford following contact
from a number of former teammates.

City were left unhappy by Mendes' behaviour, according to ESPN sources, as Ronaldo's
agent decided it would be better to make an emotional return rather than
join hated rivals.

ESPN has been told that Ronaldo was still exchanging texts and WhatsApp messages with some ex-players as
late as 1 a.m. BST on Friday morning.

And sources have
told ESPN that Ronaldo was told in clear terms by former teammates that
his standing in United's history, and the affection with which he is
still held by the fans, would be damaged forever if he signed for City.

Sources added that the contact from ex teammates tugged at Ronaldo's heart
strings to the extent that he informed Mendes he favoured a move back to
United rather City, leading to the Etihad outfit backing out on Friday
to leave United a clear path to sealing a deal[/s].

pu7pl3:
E pain am

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thesolutions:
Thank you.

Actually, I mean Thank you for recognising the selflessness of the Christendom which you are not part of. So Muslims had no doctors because foreign education is haram. But why is Saudi Arabia looking for Christian doctors from Nigeria and not US or UK. Simple. Nigerian Christians are good Christians.

jonsnow92:

We can only admire the signing from afar and curse our useless Bartomeu for stupid decisions made prior to now.
I really hope it doesn't get so bad for Barca this season.
I'm just being realistic my brother.

Kilishihunter:
Na una sign player,na una still no let us rest , Well mbappe's arrival is good and would further add spice to the league, Great business for Madrid, Let him enjoy his shine until Fati blossoms and takes over

jonsnow92:
Lol
Like it or leave it
Its a big statement, the league needs it, even Barca will benefit from it cos it keeps Laporta on his toes.
Barca would need to make a marquee signing next season.