₦airaland Forum

onatisi:
bros forget nairaland . Don't use comments on nairaland to judge. Go to the streets of ibadan,lagos ,and major yoruba cities ,people are now talking gej and pdp. Apc is only alive and strong on social media. Gej has broken apc hold and believe me as at yesterday pdp is leading the opinion polls on the streets of the south west. Just wait and see what will happen. Apc will lose heavily in states and areas they control or feel they will win highest.

mekaboy:
My brothers in the house. As our boss buhari has promised to pardon all those involved in corruption, wont he be encouraging the new appointees to still if he wins?

How do u think a politician under him jst takes home his salary while the one in the past administration has the latest cars, best houses and so much money to spend?

Redoil:
Buhari indeed.

CyberWolf:
..Ok only malt will just. I trust that won't get me drunk....Abi una stingy reach that level?
Btw...Don't ever associate me with ffk again

CyberWolf:
..Una get beer for here make I follow una relax small?

saharachic:
For all Progressives
anything APC and everything APC goes
Constructive criticism of the opposition, please no vulgar language
Ignore hateful and angry party supporters at your convenience

montedo:
Its an apologetic situation to see my fellow youths sell their future for N5000 and some bowls of rice. How can someone expect a man that didnt provide power supply and sufficient jobs when oil business was booming to provide it now that prices are crumbling ? Its almost unbelievable that a man who went dancing after a bomb blast can be trusted by some people to provide security.. How can u trust a man who pardoned a world acclaimed thief to stop corruption ? Its even more nauseating that they want us to worship him for providing outdated trains. What is wrong with my country?

garrix8:
How can a man who was unable to manage when there was surplus manage in times of scarcity.

Nigerians are wiser and most know Jonadunce is a failure. Jonadunce also knows he has failed Nigerians hence his recent desperate moves.

March 28th us the day we shall give him his well deserved red card.

Sai Baba

Sai Buhari

#ihavedecided

Charlotte15:
You cannot begin to imagine the rippling effect of our rampaged economy. The elections have kept us distracted but we are all in for a shock after the elections. This country has been raped by this government. Only a change of government can rectify it. This president just does not get it nor give a damn.

ola6:
SHUT UP YOU IDIOT!

asala1:
This is waste of scarce resources that are not available. Why can't we just have one Foreign minister? Minister I and II will have individual offices, personal assistants, convoy, official houses, etc. All these costs the country a lot of resources.

Neyoor:
Nice one MR gbawe of progressive mind.

Meanwhile, Sai Buhari

Oil price slump is choking this OPEC economy

Plunging oil prices are taking a heavy toll on one of Africa's top producers.

[size=14pt]Nigeria's currency is trading at a record low against the U.S. dollar, the stock market has slumped 15% this year -- making it the worst performer in Africa -- and financial reserves are being depleted.[/size]

"It's going to be a very difficult year," Nigeria's Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told CNN. "We've had a more than 50% fall in the price of oil and that has naturally impacted the economy."
Nigeria is currently pumping about 1.8 million barrels of crude oil per day, making it OPEC's 7th biggest producer -- alongside Angola.
It relies on oil for 70% of its income, [size=14pt]and needs a price of nearly $120 a barrel to balance its budget, according to Deutsche Bank.[/size]
The slump has taken world prices below $43 a barrel, their lowest level in six years, and that has placed the economy under severe strain.
It is a crisis that is affecting rich and poor. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, has lost over half of his $25 billion wealth in the crisis, according to Bloomberg. Much of that has been wiped out by the falling currency and the stock market crash.

sinizia:
Nigeria's economy is already in crisis, it'll take an extraordinary amount of goodwill, determination, removal of corruption and competent individuals to get this country back on track. The chances are slim, but we'll get there.

politricks:
In PDP's voice. Forbes is sponsored by APC.
Sai GMB till Tandroids get sense

Martins301:
I read a piece one time where the author described Jonathan, while he was governor of Bayelsa, as a man who is selfish, self centered and highly insecure. He said that Jonathan is ruthlessly cunning and can do anything to remain or retain power. He said Jonathan only surrounds himself with people who can sing his praise, who can do his bidding and are very loyal to him and also added that he, Jonathan, can frustrate those who disagree with him. Back then, I waved it off.

Looking at what's happening now, I see that guy wasn't far from the truth. See the bad eggs Jonathan surrounds himself with: FFK, Obanikoro, Alamiesegha, Bode George, Fayose. See how he frustrated Obj and Atiku out of PDP.

This man is a democratically elected modern day dictator.

nabiz:
I dont have time for my analysis but i have a strong feeling that the western countries are indirectly sponsoring general buhari's presidecy, and my question is what did they stand to gain, do they want to help us, what did they want, and can buhari help them to get what they want, and Can the developed countries offer a 100% free help to a developing country?A thief will always come to steal or have a thief(the western countries) turned to a pastor?

Martins301:
His retrogressive leadership style did not start from when he became president of Nigeria. He exhibited same when he governed Bayelsa state.

Johnpaul2k2:
atleast something that has quality but few to treat

what a waste

Martins301:
In summary, voting Jonathan for another four years is like pouring the little water you have left into a basket. Nigerians please be wise. Vote Buhari as Nigeria's next president.

aresa:
Why pay attention clueless and unintelligent TaNoids. Small or high cost, when was last time all their useless and incompetent pdp losers from their villages to Aso Rock built or commissioned even ordinary clinic..


APC commissions projects everyday, but the useless pdp have nothing to answer back with..

jerseyboy:
As usual, the cost will be stunning.

Niger Deltans Should Vote Buhari, Not Jonathan By Sabella Ogbobode Abidde

BY SABELLA OGBOBODE ABIDDE MAR 18, 2015

If you belong to any of the ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, it is in your best interest and the interest of those you love and cherish to vote for General Muhammadu Buhari. There are no compelling reasons to vote for Jonathan, but for Buhari. Sure, Jonathan is the “son of the soil;” but really, you ought not to be thinking in that direction. Don’t think small. Don’t be provincial. And don’t be trivial with your electoral decisions.

Let’s start with three simple questions: (1) in what ways has your life and the lives of your relatives and friends and neighbors improved since Jonathan became the acting and later substantive president; (2) what are his concrete and meaningful accomplishments in terms of political and economic growth and development; and (3) if he has not positively impacted your life the last six years, what makes you think he would after you entrust him with another four years? Believe me: there is nothing to be gained pouring water in a basket.

After all these years, what has Goodluck Jonathan done for the region and its people? What has he done for the poor, the needy and the underclass? GMB is the better man for the hope and aspiration of the everyday people of the region. There is every reason to believe that within the framework of the law, he will solve many of the age-old problems and challenges of the region (which include environmental degradation, lack of commensurate federal presence, creation of states, and socially responsible behavior on the part of the oil companies).

What I am driving at is simple: don’t entrust four more years to a man who has been a political failure the previous six year? To do so is to waste ten years of your precious life. Don’t you think so? Well then, do the right thing on March 28, 2015: Vote Buhari!

I am a Nigerian with very deep roots in the Niger Delta. Essentially, therefore, we have a shared lineage, shared historical experiences, and shared humanity. [b]What is wrong is wrong and Jonathan, a fellow Niger Deltan, have been wrong for the region and wrong for our country. A man who was not able to expand our past and our present in terms of opportunity and possibilities should not be entrusted with our future.

Don’t let anyone deceive you. GMB is not what his critics and idle minds tell you he is. But instead, this is a very honest man, a purposeful leader. Public records indicate has never stolen or mismanaged a naira that belonged to the people. He is responsible and responsive. If you work for him or work with him, you will be held accountable for your egregious actions and inactions. Can you say this about Jonathan? Can you vouch for the “son of the soil”? Can you?

No one is happy at what the “son of the soil” has done and allowed others to do to our collective wealth. No one is happy at what his wife has done and continues to do. On both sides, there has been no restraint, no accountability, and certainly no scruples. They’ve been sharing and chopping, chopping and sharing. That’s abuse of power. Imagine what four more year of waste, larceny and mismanagement would do to our economy, culture and society and to our governing institutions.
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We come from the Niger Delta. But we are more than that. We are Nigerians. This country is ours; and so we cannot afford to let it collapse. We must vote wisely to save it.

President Jonathan did not create many of the problems we now face. But under his watch, things have worsened. In addition, newer problems have germinated. Through it all, he has not exhibited strong or purposeful leadership, or given the nation hope. We cannot continue this way. To accord him four more years is to guarantee the complete collapse of our fatherland.

And since President Jonathan has shown that he is incapable of making a difference, the time has come for us to pit our tent with a different man – a man and a leader capable of resetting our collective clock. He is able to bring a decent measure of decency, sanity, security and hope to a political and economic system gone awry. We are a hopeful and joyful and civic-minded people, we Niger Deltans. Let’s give GMB -- a hopeful and joyful and civic-minded leader -- the chance to right many of the wrongs of the last 30-plus years.

I have said this before, I will say it again. And again: Age is not and should not be a factor in this election. Second, GMB’s reasoning and decision-making faculties are in order, and in fact, his mind is sharper than many half his age. Third, his ideas and worldview are still relevant; and is a man who is open to contrary opinions. This is a man with a steady voice, steady hands and legs and with an intellect to match. His reputation, in and outside of the country, is an added benefit. Buhari will not use his office to enrich himself or his family. He will declare his assets. Sadly, we cannot say this of Jonathan -- the “son of the soil.” Oh, when was the last time he declared his assets?

In terms of violence, please talk to your sons. Talk to your daughters. Talk to your neighbors. Talk to those you love not to take up arms against the people or against the Buhari administration (should Jonathan lose the election). Elections are mostly about numbers. If a majority of the Nigerian electorates vote for GMB, he wins and becomes the next president. He becomes the “will of the people.” Let the new man have his turn and have his say. Do not encourage or condone violence!

Don’t disappoint yourself, don’t disappoint future generations. Help make March 28, 2015 the V-Day -- a day of victory for all Nigerians. In massive and overwhelming numbers, vote for CHANGE. Sure, Jonathan is the “son of the soil,” but the fact is that incompetence is incompetence no matter who is at the helm of affairs. Similarly, a thief is a thief whether or not he is your brother, or a complete stranger. The pain and anguish you suffer will not be less. You don’t tolerate indignity simply because the perpetrator is your relative. What is bad is bad.

Respect and love yourselves. Respect and love our country. You do so by voting for a leader who has your interest and the interest of our country at heart.

Again, I ask you: how does a man who has been a political and economic failure tell you he will do better if you entrust him with another four years. Haba, we are Niger Deltans. We are smarter than that! Jonathan can’t be any better than what he has been the last couple of years. A mediocre! He does not have the capacity to be better. Move on. Vote Buhari.

Sabella Abidde lives in Alabama. He can be reached at: Sabidde@yahoo.com