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What a charade!

Hypocrisy!

udele1:
If you can get to the airport few minutes before plane takes off, get a ticket and still join the flight, its possible.

Will the people in the plane say they booked ticket long ago, but you just came now and got ticket and joined the plane?

The destination should be the focus.

This your analogy is very unintelligent.

At least every person in the plane has a ticket and they will all get to the same destination.

How many people ,late or early, will get Labour's presidential ticket? Is Peter Obi the pilot?

Peter Obi must have been promised a ticket for him to have the gut to leave PDP.

This labour party presidential convention is thus a charade of corruption and favouritism, the end result is already known!

Cyynthia:
I laugh when people say that Yoruba Muslim are very peaceful.. lol


Why won't they be peaceful when the southern region they found themselves is dominated by christians ?

Muslims are peaceful when they are in minority..

Put Youruba Muslim in a Muslim dominated region and watch them and be like other muslinms..
Just look at what is coming out from this man's mouth..
I Pity Yoruba christians.

This is a very irresponsible commentary.

Are the Muslims more than the Christians in violence prone Plateau state or almost equal mix in Kaduna?

''While determining the appeal on the merit, the appellate court however held that the provision is unconstitutional because it violates Section 42 (1)(a) of the Constitution and denied a class of Nigerian citizens their right to participate in election.''

hmmm...

Form over substance

BabaO2:
Instead of people to revolt against this nonsense and selfish ASUU, they wont because of buhari. Every government of the land since obasanjo regime cant be wrong all the times, ASUU excesses are too much, some of them need to be fired.

Food for thought.

Rubbish.

There is nothing like wasting of vote ,you vote for your conscience, win or lose!

Only the selfish politician thinks a vote is wasted.

In democracy, the minority have their say,the majority their way.

In a country where more or less it’s a two party system, the chances of other parties are always very slim. Shamsideen Olasunkanmi Adedoyin Kasumu is vying on the ticket of the African Action Congress ( AAC) to represent Ikorodu Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly. In this interview with Efosa Taiwo, he speaks of his chances at the coming poll_

Who is SOA Kasumu? You seem not to be a household name in Politics. Let us in into your person and political records.

I am Shamsideen Olasunkanmi Adedoyin Kasumu. Born in Lagos, and resident of Ikorodu for over 21 years. I am based in Ibeshe under Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA.
I am a chartered accountant, FCA and CEO of Deeno Consulting also based in Ikorodu. I am an ex-banker and also an alumnus of Deloitte, the leading accountancy and consulting firm in the world. I had been a Students’ Union activist and politician along with Omoyele Sowore in UNILAG, and I am now vying for a seat at the Lagos House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 2 comprising of Igbogbo, Baiyeku, Imota, Ijede and Ibeshe.



Why AAC?

African Action Congress (AAC) resonates with my philosophy and ideological lineage.

What are your philosophy and ideological lineage?

I believe in social welfare and true federalism, including total and selfless service to humanity plus a zero tolerance for corruption and corrupt practices. Also, I naturally cannot withstand social injustice and the oppression of the weak and vulnerable in the society.


Do you think you stand a chance against the major parties in the constituency?

I think I stand a very good chance to defeat the incumbent who is most likely running for a third term with little achievements to show for it.

This time around, I strongly believe the votes would be personality and mission-based rather than via political affiliation. My underground campaign and research indicate that my manifesto is most widely applauded amongst the voting population of my constituency. My agenda is specific, problem-solving focused and very executable.

Moreover, I am based in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, with the largest voting population of my constituency. Out of the 224 polling units in my constituency 2,(according to INEC website),my stronghold has 133 polling units. I intend to capitalise on my strengths whilst deploying the right strategies and resources to mitigate or reverse my weaknesses.

My major contender, the incumbent, is based in Imota, with the least voting population and polling unit – 43

Talking about capitalising on your strength, what have you done so far as regards this?

I shall not be revealing my political strategy, but I can assure you of effective and efficient campaign methodologies. For now we are at the underground work mode.

There must be a drive towards you contesting. Why are you contesting?

Naturally, I love service to humanity and providing solutions to immediate and remote societal challenges. At a very young age of 16, I was already involved in university politics at UNILAG. Then, I was popularly known as “OLAKAS”.

I then later became the president of Unilag Science Students’ Association for a record two consecutive terms. I am problem-solving oriented and I think, I had done very well in this regard. I had chosen to revitalise my political career and service to humanity, starting from my immediate constituency.

I have identified the major challenges facing my immediate constituency and I believe I have the best agenda so far in providing the solutions.

Talking about problem-solving, Ikorodu has quite a number. Which should the people expect you to solve if they give you their votes?

As a lawmaker, I would first mention those relating to law making. Corruption is one of the bedrocks of underdevelopment in any society. I shall sponsor a bill for an unpardonable life jail sentence against stealing of public funds. The incentives for corruption are so much whilst the sanctions are not strong enough. If you look at other saner climes, the technology and sanctions against corruption are almost foolproof.

Even though you cannot completely eliminate corruption in any society, the preventive mechanisms and sanctions should be strong enough to reduce corruption to the nearest tolerable level.

Secondly, I shall be sponsoring a bill for free tertiary education for Lagos residents.

Most of our youths who are university students engage in all sorts of vices, including Yahoo Yahoo and so on to fund their education. It is a very big fallacy to say that tertiary education is not meant for every one. But is it meant for only the rich? Skills acquisition is also good but is it meant for only the poor? Why can’t the poor combine skills acquisition with tertiary education?

Thirdly, I shall be sponsoring a bill for motor parks reform. The Agbero menace does not befit a mega city like Lagos. The bill shall seek to eliminate this. For constituency and lobby projects, I shall aggressively lobby the executive to ensure that we have a fly-over at Ogolonto junction to ease the traffic situation. I shall also strive to ensure that Ikorodu has a second general hospital to be located in constituency 2.

The current situation at the only general hospital we have is quite appalling. The population of Ikorodu cannot justify only one general hospital.

I shall also strive to ensure the construction and completion of inner roads and drainages. I also intend to ensure that many residents of Ikorodu benefit from business grants and scholarships.

A modular solar power system is also a plausibility for the benefit of my constituency.

These are basically my first term agenda. Community feedback and exigencies will shape my second term agenda.

You mentioned roads, quite all right. But I noticed you didn’t mention security, especially knowing security is one of the banes facing Ikorodu.

Although it is not a direct responsibility of a lawmaker, I believe my proposed bills would go a long way in addressing the immediate and remote causes of insecurity. I shall also be supporting any proposed bill that could enhance security. Most of our youths engage in criminality because of lack of funds for business or education, and also because our common patrimony is being embezzled by heartless leaders. Cultism is not an exception.

You are full of confidence towards the election and not even the incumbent can stop you. I will like to know if there is any obstacle you see that will pose a challenge to your quest?

The only obstacle would be vote buying and election rigging. But I believe we are ready to mitigate against them. I also believe strongly in the resolve and the will of the people to effect revolutionary change this time around.

When you say mitigate against them, be specific.

Mitigation against vote buying and election rigging.

How do you plan to mitigate against them?

That should be a guarded secret. (Laughs)

Lastly, any message to the Ikorodu residents, especially those in your constituency as we inch closer to the election?

They should please get their PVC to vote for Hon. SOA Kasumu, the problem-solver for Ikorodu Constituency 2. They would be voting for trust and accountability cum selfless service and effective representation at the Lagos House of Assembly. Vote for AAC (African Action Congress). We have to take back our society from failed leaders.


https://ikorodunews.com/news/592/my-agenda-for-lagos-ikorodu-aac-candidate/

Niorte:
This is one reason I detest reading Sahara News,

Their reporting is very amateur. They don't do anything investigative. Just hearsay

How can $300 be given to delegate. That's just less than N180,000. Are you joking?

You're probably the one joking.

Hope you realise there are over 7000 delegates.So how much do you expect Osinbajo to give each delegate

Oya take your calculator,and get the total.

TheRareGem1:
SaharaReporters actually claimed the delegates showed the money, and no picture of the money is attached to the report? Are we a joke to you Sowore

Your are very funny.

So you expect the beneficiary of $300 to allow sahara reporters expose him and the money?

"According to Sahara Reporters, Sowore, who addressed his supporters inside the lake, emphasised the importance of tourism to any economy."

Great!

Okoroawusa:
Na mammy water and her people wan vote for am?

...I am not getting this "watery' campaign

Receive sense na.

This is way of telling you that Tourism would be one of the focal points of Sowore.

Nigerian youths are so daft!

Good.

Alternative for Nigerians.

I hope seun and his moderators will help push this to front page.

Equal and fair publicity to all parties.

Willingness is not enough.
Nigeria needs solution providers,with the right capacity, capability and competence.

The negative effects of internet for kids,could be very devastating.

Really?

joyandfaith:
Most transporters in lagos are Muslims. It is understandable

Also,most Lagos indigenes are Muslims.

rickpat:
all Right...wish the best

Thank you!

rickpat:
Lol.. nairalander without moniker

I am actually the one. My moniker is GoodGovernance.

Apology for the " Sub-information".

Be part of the revolution now!

Fahdiga:
I love you too

What is love to you?

LibertyRep:
Until government invokes and enforces' no work no pay' , this frivolous strike actions won't stop.

Government itself need to be responsible though.

Correct.

No work no pay would curtail all these shenanigans.

What really is Federal Government interest in section 84 of the electoral law ?

Constitution talks of general election,electoral law only talks about party elections!

Malami is a total disaster!

Personal ambition above national interest.

Shame on Buhari,the mumu nepotist president.

Agbegbaorogboye:
His absence is also a sign of backing down hope you know

That is not the law.

Consensus is on or before the D-Day.
Absence without any documented purported consensus,is a nullity.

You would have to make all other contestants absent or kill them if you are so cannibalistic,all because of consensus.

Agbegbaorogboye:
And how's that an issue. Do you mean a party chair candidate from the north will refuse to back down when he is asked to?
Tell me another one

His backing down must be documented.

Nobody can force a candidate again.

That is the law!

seunmsg:
There will be no consensus presidential candidate in any of the two parties. To have a consensus, all the aspirants will have to sign a document consenting to the consensus candidate. Primary will be held and a winner will emerge. We shall support the winner.

This is the point I have been trying to reiterate.

However, consensus is still possible,but it would be by ALL contestants,in writing,not by Buhari.

Nigeria is pushing progressively forward with the amended electoral act!

Junk journalism from vanguard.

Agbegbaorogboye:
Including northern aspirants?
Vanguard's analysis is spot on. Buhari is just another OBJ. Military wolves in civilian skins. It doesn't matter if the convention is beamed on CNN or BBC.
Buhari will have his way

Please go and read the new electoral law.

Buhari can never impose any candidate without others agreeing in writing.

You guys supporting this big trash write up from vanguard ,are still living in the past.

The new electoral act is pushing Nigeria progressively forward.

seunmsg:
Absolute nonsense. APC will conduct its presidential convention and all interested aspirants will contest. That the party want to select its national chairman through consensus doesn’t mean same will apply to the presidential flag bearer.

Ayu emerged as PDP national chairman through consensus but the presidential candidate will be decided through a competitive party primary. Same will happen in APC.

Great stuff from you.

I call the write up from vanguard,a big trash.

The Consensus option in the electoral act,has a proviso that all contestants must agree in writing.

What a jungle journalism from vanguard!

How can you ignore one of the most important aspects of the new law?


Imposition of candidates would now be a herculean task for god fathers who are likely to fade away with time.

Now Consensus candidate must have the written consent of ALL aspirants!

Mooh247:




This is my favourite clause;

10. Clause 84 stipulates that anyone holding a political office – ministers, commissioners, special advisers, and others – must relinquish the position before they can be eligible to participate in the electoral process either as a candidate or as a delegate.
Will Prof Osinbajo, Ameachi, Dave Umahi, Orji Uzor Kalu and Rochas Okorocha resign by June 2022 so as to participate in the 2023 Election


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Political office ,not elected office.

You cannot resign as a president,VP,governor,senator,just because you are seeking a second term or a new elected office.

One of the main attraction to corruption is the weakness of the consequences.

Let us have life jail sentence against corruption,in addition to technologically driven preventive measures.

CSTRR:
Beyond all the politics, I am worried about the future of Nigeria.

A lot of dangerous politicians in strategic places.

El rufai have started a dangerous experiment by converting Friday to a work free day in kaduna, to counter balance with Sunday for Christians.

Very soon, it will spread across the rest of the north sparking a second wave of Sharia fervour in the Constitution.

El rufai is more terrifying to me as a Patriot than anything ipob will ever do.

Unlike buhari, El rufai is actually intelligent and know how to inflict maximum harm with policy.

Your intolerance is more harmful to Nigeria!

What is wrong in having Friday as work free day for Muslims too?

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