₦airaland Forum

kasim155:
The North should wait till 2031. A southerners from any political parties should be the president up till 2031. The mindset of the Northerners say they are born to rule is over. This time around, it is 8 years for the North and 8 years for the South.

Pipe dream. Since the constitution did not say so, it is all speculation which holds no water.

emkz:
I couldn't have done better because I never prepared for the position.

As for inferiority complex, don't paint me with the same toilet brush you paint yourself.

The nonsense you wrote in defense of your clueless president , did you prepare for it?
If you can write that much without any preparation, you can as well rule better than Tinubu.
Stop making excuses, that's where the inferiority comes in.
Obi is a man like you. He did not commit any offense by contesting for the president of his country. Stop the hate.
You are also qualified to contest.
I will not hate you because you aspire to be president of Nigeria. So don't hate others as well.

emkz:
The messianic toga coronated on Peter Obi became his albatross that ended up exposing him badly.

Among the three leading presidential candidate, Peter Obi was the least prepared. His buzzwords were: "new Nigeria", "consumption to production", "Nigeria is at the last stage of collapsing".

It was even disturbing that Peter Obi saw himself as the one to rescue Nigeria. He was not even prepared because he had no manifesto until he was forced to produce one by the crew of Arise News. This manifesto was released on December 4, 2022. Tinubu released his own manifesto around October 20, 2022. But one of Obi's henchmen claimed Tinubu copied Obi's manifesto.

If Obi presiding over Nigeria would have made Nigeria better, let's interrogate the following:

(1) Obi presided over Anambra for 8 years. Is Anambra under him as inspiration of what Nigeria should be? What specific policies did he propose to turn Anambra from consumption to production?

(2) How did he improve the IGR of Anambra?

(3) He had claimed Anambra came first in WAEC. Does anyone even understand what that means?

(4) Looking at his campaign expenses as released by his campaign treasurer, he spent more money on post election litigation than pre-election campaigns. He either did not believe he could win on the ballot and wanted to win through the courts, or he wanted to spend less and maximize benefits. He ended up wasting money as his calculation failed.

(5) He claimed to have bought 505 as a student. Yet, he struggled to explain to Arise News what he did for a living. He said they should ask others, that he was a distributor (not a manufacturer) and studied market to market at Harvard. What exactly was he distributing?

(6) His name was mentioned in Pandora papers. Why did he hide money in a tax haven?

(7) Through his utterances, he demarketed Nigeria. His entire campaign had no strategy. His spokesmen could not talk about anything apart from religion and attacking Tinubu. This was also an area Atiku failed. Tinubu was the only one who had a campaign slogan: "Renewed Hope" and that was his message.

Now, in terms of Nigeria being as it is. Many years ago, some elder statesmen warned that Nigeria penchant for wasting funds was us eating away our future. We subsidized dollars, which only benefitted the rich, subsidized fuel which many turned into a dangerous business by smuggling and even making claims when they didn't supply fuel, four refineries collapsed at once, gas was and is still being flared; we subsidized religious pilgrimage, and even killed our manufacturing sector. The only subsidy we enjoyed was education and healthcare.

It was in Nigeria they were defending the naira by subsidizing dollar sales. Defending the naira from what? Who benefitted? When we could no longer afford the mess we created, we started borrowing to pay subsidies and salaries and some states were bankrupt and could not meet salary obligations. Former President Buhari bailed out the states in 2015 and 2021. This was the reality.

Now they are asking what Nigeria did with the savings from subsidy. The fact is that the word "savings" is a misnomer. Nigeria simply stopped borrowing to fund a corrupt subsidy regime.

Just to conclude, there is no evidence beyond gaslighting that Nigeria would have been better off with Peter Onwuabasi Obi (POO) as president. Is is akin to the hallucinatory toga of messianic superpowers poured on Mr Peter Onwuabasi Obi, such powers that made his investments of Anambra money worth toilet paper according to the current Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of banking is no ludo fame.

Even you could have done better as the president of Nigeria, but see how you choose to defend nonsense because of inferiority complex. You do not consider yourself worthy.

TheTundeMuniru:
You're right. I probably might not be where I am today without her and not marrying that lady feels like betrayal on my side.

Though, I definitely will succeed, that is inevitable, but it might not be this quick. If I ended up not marrying that lady, it will be too hard to cast her outta my mind, she will forever live there and that won't be good for my marriage with the dream girl.

Aside all these, my Mom doesn't find her attractive cos of her multiple ear piercing and just one small love tattoo on her hand. All of that means nothing to me cos the heart is where I look at, but I can't trash my Mum's opinion.

Well, it is still up to you to decide. I can see that you're are a good person with conscience. But you're are about to make a big mistake by following your mother's view in this matter. It doesn't make you a man. You are the one to live with whomever you're married to not your mother.
What matters in marriage is a good heart. From your story, the lady in question has a good heart. piercing and tattoo are fashion which can be removed. I know that it is far better to marry someone you know than the one you don't know.

TheTundeMuniru:
Alright!

Hey Nairalanders! Lemme put this on here. Two years ago, I was on the street of Lagos working as a Dispatch Rider until I met a certain lady in Lekki who liked my person and wasn't shy to relate with me about how she felt about me. Before I knew it, the lady got me a Room & a Parlour Apartment in the Lekki phase 2 area.

Although, I always have a clear idea of what to do with my life and the resources needed to put my career on sail. As she found out about my lofty ideas, she liked me more and was proud to introduce me to her friends. She got me what I needed, a laptop, an iPhone XR, Wifi router and also credited my account with 300K, not forgetting, she stocked my new apartment with food stuffs, so I have nothing to worry about. I was fully empowered by the lady and I was happy to do what brings out the creativity in me.

I wouldn't say I fell in love with her, but I like and appreciate all she has done on me, and of course, she's head over hills with me. She's obsessed with me, my ways and my doings as I was already making my own money legitimately, earning in multiple streams both in Dollars and Euros. She always bring up the idea of marriage which didn't sit well with me cos the lady isn't the woman of my dreams but I always feel I gotta pay back her kindness in whatever ways possible.

Now, this is the thing. I am in my mid 30s and under crazy pressure from my parents especially my Dad to bring home a wife. Just last Sunday, my Mum called my line saying she found me a lady that I would like a lady who shares the same ideologies as mine and she promised me it will be hard for me to resist her. I laughed hard at her, telling her it won't be possible for her to choose a wife for me, she pleaded with me and assured me that I will like the lady. Okay, as my Mum, I hearken her demands, so I requested to see the lady's picture before having her contact. When she sent the picture, I was wowed by the looks of the lady cos she's so so cute. Well, being cute have never been a requisite for choosing a woman for me.

Furthermore, I requested for her contact to find out who she is and what she stands for, my people, I was blown away by the level of intelligence of the lady. Her mentality and ideas made me realize she's the woman I dreamt of all these years. We became so excited about each other. The lady also lives on the Island and her estate is just a few kilometers from mine. We went on a date last Friday and it is obvious from the look of things that we are gonna be together for long.

Here is my challenge, the first girl who gave me life and set me up for greatness have bigger expectation than what she currently get from our relationship. Although, I never promised her marriage, not even when am drunk. Although, she will make a good wife and probably do everything to satisfy me. But the challenge is she doesn't stand for the same philosophy as me. She knows little or nothing about my life call. As things stands right now, I am richer than her and have a few better connections than she does and she was the reason why I achieved all that I have today.

Now, how do I breakup with the first lady cos I can't stay in a relationship that leads nowhere. Neither do I want to waste her time cos I just wanna comeout plain. I feel some pity and sorriness in my spirit but I don't wanna succumb to it. I know she will be heart broken and I might be a reason why she become vile towards men. I am a bit confused and at the same time lucid about my wants in life.

How do I repay back the first lady? At this junction, I found the woman of my dreams, my parents have been so happy with me than ever before. I need your advice guys.

You, said she gave you life. That's very touching. You should have given her life in return.
Maybe without her, you would not have found your so called woman of your dream. I personally can relate with some one lifting another out of poverty. If you can sacrifice for me, I can as well sacrifice for you.
You can marry whom you want, but from the tone of your writing, I know you will regret not marrying her.

BoldBrainz:
You're the clown here!

How do you start negotiating a 3.5m naira brideprice list? What do you think is going to be the eventual outcome? You're yet to even consider the cost of putting the traditional marriage ceremony together and you're here talking garbage.

If na your brother, advise am make e go negotiate that kind list.

Oga, that guy is saying the truth. Bride price list does not stop any man from marrying.
If the man shows commitment and present N1000, he will be accepted.

DatIgalaDude:
..... And the struggle for his asset will now start.
He came with nothing and went back with nothing.

He was not a polygamist like most Igbo men, so who is going to struggle for his assets?

UltraSolid:
Nigerians have no shame. What has PBAT said that is wrong? If not that we live in an age of people having no shame, with most Nigerians doing heinous things with pride, should the North and SE folks not be ashamed at the terrorism they are using to damage our collective socio-economic wellbeing and security.

To me I know, deep down, Tinubu wishes good people of Nigeria could be free to enjoy the fruits of their labour and goodness while those who love death, murder, mayhem, chaos and terror enjoy such alone without making it the problem of others who are innocent.

Security is our biggest socio-economic challenge today and those who should accept responsibility and tackle it at their local level are busy blaming and gaslighting others like Igbos who will automatically shout Yoruba and Fulani DSS agent or "Simon Ekpa is an agent of Tinubu" every time there is an IPOB or UGM deadly attack in the SE.

Only regionalism can save good people and good regions of Nigeria. Nigeria, as a nation, is gone and beyond redemption. It is her sum parts (regions) that can be saved.

There can never be peace were injustice reigns. I wish you can do a research on South Africa before the dismantling of Apartheid in 1991.
It is not about the Igbos or the Hausas. All the promoters of injustice, who thinks that they are wise and smart are the real problem.
Be using government agencies , police, army, INEC, judiciary and all of them to oppress the people and at the same time expect them to peaceful and law abbing.

SmartPolician:
I have listened to that argument and understood what they are trying to do. And I am saying that even if you adjust the as-is vat bill, those places I mentioned will get 70% of the vat revenue because they are the biggest consumers in Nigeria.

Even at that, it will not be so. What is the population of the three states compared to the population of the country?
The three states will surely have an upper hands but not to the level of 70%.

SmartPolician:
There's no modification made to the tax bills that won't see Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt getting the most vat because they are the core consumers in Nigeria.

Even Ogun State, which has many industries, cannot stand a chance because most goods produced in Ogun State are consumed in Lagos and across Nigeria.

Just as the middle class is quickly varnishing, there's no conscious effort to distribute the wealth of Nigeria. We are still living with the "grab as much as you can" disease.

You are missing the point. He said Lagos and those other states get more because the headquarters of companies paying the Vat is situated in them not because Lagos consumes more good.
MTN pays Vat in Lagos only but MTN products are consumed in every states just like many other companies.

jiz:
Atiku will never be President

What of yourself? Don't you think that you have the same right to be president? But you think that it is for them.
You are a man , talk for yourself.

blacknp:
expresssman, another person done correct your wrong submission abi?

He may be right about FRsc but there is nothing to contest in others.
Obj moved Nigeria 50 steps ahead while Buhari moved it down ward 20 steps.
Now Tinubu is sending it to negative.

blacknp:
Sharap no be you talk say na General Obasanjo bring Internet & mobile phone come Najee?

When boys done dey press their not9not Nokia & Motorolla flip phones in the late1990’s?

All those ones are analog which are very limited in everywhere. He brought what Nigerians knows, feel and use as well. So the difference is very clear. The one Obj brought is the one Nigerians know.

blacknp:
Guy please stop exhibiting your ignorance, Obasanjo brought cell phones & the internet to Nigeria?

Highest level of shallowness, u for correct yourself say na under Obasanjo you experience the experience.

So you want to refer to phone and Internet under Nitel, multi links and other.
You that knows all, how many Nigerians had access to these services then. How many towns and villages are connected you that think you know all?

blacknp:
You must have been still living in the village 1995-2000?

So you want to refer to the era of Nitel, multi links and other.
The question you should ask yourself is how people have access then. How many towns and villages had access to phone and Internet between 1995 - 2000.
You are just arguing for argument sake.

blacknp:
Debt forgiveness, na payment abi? Same money wey em & em Army friends borrow from oyibo 1976-1999, make civilians come pay the money back abi?

Guy na under Sani Abacha I Use Motorola mobile phone, & use laptop log into the World Wide Web.

You are out for jokes. I thought you are serious and want to know.

Thiefobi1:
There is nothing worthy about OBJ words or attitude that can be emulated.

Then you are blind. OBJ lifted Nigeria 50 steps ahead.
He paid off our National debt.
brought phone and Internet you are using to type your nonsense.
restore Abuja master plan.
consolidated Nigerian banks.
create Nafdac.
create FRsc
create Efcc.
Hold exchange rate at N125 per dollar.
Hold fuel price at N85 per dollar.
Make due process as a way of conducting government business.
make a policy of dualization of federal roads.
And many other good policies.
What can we ascribe to Tinubu with so far.
Just pain and hardship.

blacknp:
General Obasanjo turned Bishop Obasanjo, Operation Feed The Nation (O.F.N.), Government magic turned to Obasanjo Farms Nigeria (O.F.N.),

ITT, International Thief Thief.

That's the ones you will remember.
You will not remember that he paid off the nation 's debt.

You can not remember that he brought the phone and Internet you are using today for national growth.
During Obj, all the ministries, Agencies and department were very active.
Abuja master plan were restored.
Banks were consolidated.
Efcc was created and very active.
FRsc were created.
Nafdac was created and very active.
Dualization of all federal roads was adopted.
Due process in conducting government affairs was adopted.
Exchange rate to a dollar was N125.
Fuel price was N85 per liter.
Many good initiatives that made life worth living in Nigeria.
What can I ascribe to Tinubu, just pain.
Rasing fuel price from N197 to N1200.
Rasing exchange rate from N460 to N1700.
Bringing untold hardship to the people as a result of cluelessness and Agbero style of administration.

blacknp:
No one complained about the 1993 general election in your shallow minded ignorance abi, then wetin carry Arthur Nzeribe & ABN go High Court to get the injunction wey General Babaginda use take cancel the election?

Arthur Nzeribe was a distraction. Nobody took him to be serious.. ABN was not registered and has no legal status.
The whole country refers the 1993 election as the freest and fairest. I personally monitored the election for CLO.
You only bring Nzeribe when you want to support evil. He was a non factor in what happened in 1993.

blacknp:
Even b4 you were born, there was never a period in time that a great percentage of Nigerians were happy.

You can say that now because you feel favoured by tribe, religion or some other ways.
Remember that what goes round, comes round.
A jailer is also a prisoner. In as much as people are not happy, you can never be happy. if you like keep bullion van filled with dollars in your compound. It is a show of childish and inexperience thinking.
If Obj or any other Nigerian point out what will benefit the country in the long run, support it. Don't be myopic. Don't think that you are better or favoured than other citizens.

[quote author=blacknp post=132919072]Even b4 you were born, there was never a period in time that a great percentage of Nigerians were happy. [/quote

You can say that because you feel favoured in one way or the other. Don't forget that what goes round comes round.
And for your information, no body complains about 1993 election conducted by Humphrey Nwosu. He was human as well.

Tareq1105:
How old were you during the general election in 2003 & 2007?

I was an adult then. but that's not the question. If Obj did bad in election matters, should the country continue like that because Obj did it, that's the question you should answer.

blacknp:
Yes.

Okay, that's good, but can you say that a great percentage of Nigerians are happy as well?

blacknp:
That General Obasanjo is a callous self centered Shameless Hypocrite.

Are you happy about the way elections are conducted in Nigeria?

Sharpsharp00123:
many of those fools hailing obj now are indomie generation who knew nothing about previous elections

I am sure if their Peter obi contested election when obj was still active in d game they won't love him one bit

Fayose made it clear that they wrote election results on obj bed n that's y fayose is always telling obj to keep quiet when he's trying to form Saint

Imagine Maurice iwu declared election results in many states when those people haven't even gotten election materials

Even yaradua made it clear the election that brought him in was flawed cos obj just called him that he's d next president

These fools don't even know anything about d same obj they are hailing today, the same obj that removed any governor undemocratically when he doesn't dance to his tune

So what is your point?

It is a shame that everyday, the VP keeps making vague promises to Nigerians in the name of Tinubu. Are they not working together?
Why can't Shettima say "we".
Why can't he tell us what they are doing and how it will impact on Nigerians, rather than recycling all these vague promises that their government is known for?

Ringstonermasks:
This man dey lie

He is not lying.
Sowore, Mayegun, Chima Ubani, and one Malcom X. we're the power behind the June 12 protest that sacked IBB. I was with him at the same hall at Unilag then.

Well, just cool down. It is a matter of time. You will find love again. Love is not scarce but we humans made it so because of unrealistic expectations and trying to measure up to the Jones.

Kelklein:
What a waste of taxpayers money. I hope they learnt that when they collate rubbish, they make themselves and the entire country a laughing stock in the comity of nations.

How can an Electoral Body make clones of Polling Unit forms EC8A, forged the party results to favour their paymasters and presented it as Certified True Copy.. Yes it happened in Edo. It's the weirdest thing I have ever seen a public institution do.

INEC shame dey shame me abeg 🤔🤔🤔

My anger is at the so-called opposition parties who sees all of these and are not making enough noise. Shey na me go make the noise for them?!!

Yeah, I keep wondering why the opposition parties are not complaining about INEC and their mode of operation.
I will not participate in an election under this INEC composition. No one is talking of Electoral reforms since the 2022 Act failed to satisfy Nigerian's need in 2023.

Ringstonermask:
Majority of the comments are from Yorubas... it shows most of the Yorubas don't support this evil govt.

Of course, it is only on Naira land that you see the Yorubas supporting Tinubu. Come to the streets of Lagos and see how the Yorubas are cursing him.

LegendHero:
We need some shift in Nigeria.

Every issue should not be left for the president to act upon. We have people in place that should have stop this in the first place, so why must everything be hanged on the president neck when even he himself might not know what is going on?

We can’t progress like this because this will mean people tasked to do their job will always get a pass. If it need the president to give the order, why then do we appoint people for specific job?

That's the major problem of the country. Weak institutions that don't know their rights and functions.
If we have strong institutions, even the president can be checkmated and blocked from doing most of things he is doing. But we have people of eye service that like taking orders everywhere.
The judiciary is the worst. They have forgotten that they are an equal arm of the government as provided by the constitution.

Forkthiefnubu:
You said the truth , for reasons unknown to the most of common Nigerians , the Yorubas have taken the anti Igbo sentiments and acts to an unheard of level in Nigeria , the northerners did not treat the igbos this bad , the Yorubas are United and delighted in this ranging from the most educated to the Nairaland guys who are working hand in glove with the tinubu
administration to even the broke ass man in the streets of osun state

Not like that. Many Yorubas did not support Tinubu or voted for him. There are non tribalist among them.
But the truth is the Average Igbo man travels a lot and have no time for tribalism. It is the Igbos that holds Nigeria together and everyone knows that.