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HomoSapiien:
Consensus isn’t going to happen. It is practically impossible for Buhari that’s not been active in leading the party all along to instantly want to lead it at this critical time.

All the Governors are looking to serve there own interest and this rigmarole discussion will continue until weekend when the election nigh with no resolution whatsoever.


Let’s continue to watch and see.

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

Viraltrends123:
you guys are Soo funny, with all this hatred filled analysis, and get something better doing, Buhari hates him, but travelled all the way from Nigeria to London to visit him

You said he wouldn't be given the ticket, he was given, you said he would be screened out, he passed the screening, isn't that enough to tell you, you have nothing in your head.

I thought you were contesting against PMB'S candidate? You have been bragging about Tinubu bulldozing his way to APC ticket.

kingyakos:
Go and stop Buhari from picking his candidate or you think buhari is interested in the decision of the governors especially that of the south, he has finish his meeting with the governors by telling them his intention and jet to spain.
When he comes back he's lifting the hand of his candidate and no toothless dog will bark.

That's his strategy, he did during Adamu's emergence as the national chairman

Abfinest007:
We know the game plan of buhari .he ask all d governors to chose eir successor now he wants to chose his

As I have always said, PMB will choose the president while PGF will choose the VP after a rigorous process
Matter closed, if they can't reach a truce, PMB will weigh in his influence as the authentic national leader of the party and choose his successor and they will fall in line for else he may use the " OBJ formula" to whip dissenting voice into line

Danwakae:
You are not completely wrong ... But come to think about it , is there any Gov in all party that didn't choose his successor ??.. they all choose their successors both in PDP and APC , it's a normal politics in Nigeria , Baba IYABO did it twice ... Baba Tinubu has been doing it in lagos , infact in Benue , Akwa ibom , Gombe , Kano , their predeccessors always become the one to choose a successor... Check Shekarau to Ganduje(Kano)... Check Obong V Attach to Udom Emmanuel(Akwa ibom), Check Gorge Akume to Ortom Samuel(Benue) , check Danjuma Goje to Dankwambo (Gombe).... As such , If Buhari decided to choose his successor, it is not out of place and not a deal for those that knows what it is in Nigeria politics , including those chanting On Tinubu manhood we stand ... I don't see reason for them to be crying , when Baba Tinubu has always been choosing leaders in Lagos , even down to the LGA level in the name of " Baba Sope ( Baba said)" this is who he want. If Buhari decides to chose a candidate nobody should cough , cos its a normal politics in Nigeria.. and I am sure those guilty of this would have the loudest cry .

APC in South does not revolve round Tinubu and APC, PMB it's not owing him anything
Once PMB, PGF, Aspirants and Stakeholders come up with a unity candidate, anybody that is not comfortable can go ahead and contest
One thing is certain is that as Tinubu and other governors chose their successors it is morally right that PMB choose his successor too
He will do it and will succeed and APC can never end for this

fyneguy:
Has the SE ever supported Tinubu? AC, ACN, even APC? The SE will dictate to others, right?

Orji Uzor Kalu is speaking for himself not for the entire SE.How many politicians from SE in APC have given credence to what he has been saying?
Southern Nigeria does not revolve round SW or Tinubu as your media propaganda is making political neophytes to believe so.

Emekaterry:
Oga buhari adopt whosoever u wish,the notorious agbero Lagos who is from ilagbiji has been annointing successor since he stepped down as Lagos governor, infact he didn't allow a particular governor by name ambode to do second term.mr buhari annoint whosoever u wish heaven will not fall kpatakpata let him enter sdp,he will fail woefully their.

Tinubu is still endorsing governors in Lagos from 2007 till now
Tinubu can never stampede or compel PMB into not choosing his successor which many governors have been doing
Even if Tinubu enters SDP the whole Nigeria will get to know his real political value not all these media ovehyping and hero worship by his adherents
I see Tinubu secretly asking his followers to vote Atiku at the federal level and then campaigning vigorously for APC'S victory in Lagos. He did during Ribadu's contest and they did again in 2019 during PMB'S re-election.
I stay in Lagos and I marveled when they were telling people that their own election is state not presidential. They even angered Tinubu I mean the APC leaders in Lagos when they visited him and were hailing him after the elections
There was no improvement in Lagos votes to PMB in 2019.

MonkeyMods:
My brothers and sisters...all these beating about the bush can only point to one direction and that is, APC will eventually adopt a consensus candidate and that's final!



And you all know who that is...


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PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

lalasticlala:
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, TO THE PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ABUJA, ON TUESDAY, 31ST MAY, 2022

PROTOCOLS

I am delighted to address this gathering of the Progressive Governors’ Forum as part of the consultative processes that have always strengthened the internal dynamics of our Party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

2. You will all recall that APC came to power at the center in 2015 through a cohesive machinery, notwithstanding its status as the opposition party. Similarly, in 2019, it was returned to power under my leadership, because of the dividends of democracy delivered to Nigerians irrespective of their political leanings.

3. The Party has since grown in strength and capacity to govern. The key to both electoral successes is the ability of the party to hold consultations and for its members to put the nation above other interests.

4. The transition processes for the 2023 General Elections have commenced in earnest and I note that the most successful Political Parties globally have always relied on their internal cohesion and a strong leadership brand to achieve bigger electoral fortunes. Our party, the APC, shall not be any different, more so as we are still implementing the blueprint for a more prosperous nation.

5. As I begin the final year of my second term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and leader of the Party, I recognize the compelling need for me to provide stronger leadership to the Party under this transition process and to ensure that it happens in an orderly manner.

6. Such leadership is required so that the Party remains strong and united. It is also needed to improve our electoral fortunes by ensuring that it retains power at the center, hold the great majority in various legislative chambers and also gain additional number of states at state levels.

7. In pursuit of the foregoing objectives, the Party has successfully established internal policies that promote continuity and smooth succession plans even at the state and local government levels. For example, first term Governors who have served credibly well have been encouraged to stand for re-election. Similarly, second term Governors have been accorded the privilege of promoting successors that are capable of driving their visions as well as the ideals of the party.

8. In a few days, the Party will be holding its Convention during which primaries would take place to pick the Presidential Flag Bearer for the 2023 General Elections. This is a very significant process and its outcome should prove to the world, the positive quality of the APC regarding democratic principles, culture as well as leadership.

9. As we approach the Convention, I appeal to all of you to allow our interests to converge, our focus to remain on the changing dynamics of our environment, the expectations of our citizens and the global community. Our objective must be the victory of our party and our choice of candidate must be someone who would give the Nigerian masses a sense of victory and confidence even before the elections.

10. In keeping with the established internal policies of the Party and as we approach the Convention in a few days, therefore, I wish to solicit the reciprocity and support of the Governors and other stakeholders in picking my successor, who would fly the flag of our party for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023.

11. I wish to assure you that the consultation process shall continue to ensure that all aspirants and stakeholders would be brought on board right through to the convention. This would also ensure that any anxiety occasioned by different factors are effectively brought under control and that our party emerges stronger.

12. I thank you all for listening. God bless you all. God bless our Party, the APC and God bless our nation, Nigeria.

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

fergie001:
That's what will happen.



"We will support you, Your Excellency."

Same here too

M1Garand:
You guy's are unintelligent and are only driven by your hate for the man.

Buhari has never met the 25% condition in two third state across the federation and that's what Tinubu gave him by allowing him get 2/3 across all south west state. In 2015 he didn't get 25% in SS and SE but because of SW he was able to win.
If he won with majority votes and still didn't get the 25% he wouldn't have been declared winner.
That's the importance of what Tinubu did for him.
It's either you guys are unintelligent, sentimental or purely hate filled.
Infact prior to 2015 Buhari has never won any southern state tell me how possible it is to become Nigeria president without winning any state in the south. And not get 25% in any of southern state.

So it's Tinubu that made him win all those Southern state?
I know that Tinubu contributed immensely to PMB'S success just like Rochas, Amaechi, Akeredolu, Saraki, Amosun, late Ajimobi, Aregbesola, Kwankwaso, El Rufai and list goes on and on. Your hero worship of Tinubu will never allow you recognise the contributions of other stakeholders mentioned above and others
Anyway PMB has rewarded all those that contributed to his electoral victory and he is owing nobody.
Your sentiments or emotions cannot stop PMB from choosing and supporting who success him in 2023
Once again PMB, APC and Nigerians are not owing Tinubu anything at all
They can choose to vote or not vote him

ijustdey:
Presidential Primaries: APC May Adopt Consensus As Buhari, Governors Meet Over Convention






https://tribuneonlineng.com/presidential-primaries-apc-may-adopt-consensus-as-buhari-governors-meet-over-convention/


Lalasticlala

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

airsaylongcome:
I am not from the South West. I am not an APC supporter. But I am now actively considering supporting Bola Tinubu because he is probably the only southerner in the race with enough financial capacity (and goodwill) to match Atiku. The north should not be ruling us for 16 years straight.

If my decision to switch my support to Bola Tinubu makes me a SW APC member in your opinion, that's not a fault of mine. I have always clearly said it that my vote for president in 2023 will be a southerner. PDP throwing up a northerner already rules them out for me. Peter Obi would have been an excellent choice but if he could not match Atiku in PDP he will not be able to match him at a general election

What of if Amaechi or any other person emerges as APC flag bearer?

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

fergie001:
See, Buhari will pick his successor as I have always said since last year and everyone must support him.

He made it quite direct that he didn't interfere in their respective picks as second term Govs so no-one is expected to attack his own decision.

He must have made his decision long time ago and I know it's someone who don't have the groundswell of support. For Atiku, his Vice is going to SS... The SE will vote for their interests and not for Party

PMB'S candidate is nobody but Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. I have seen this a long time ago and waiting for the manifestation by June 8.
He will certainly have his way

Basic123:
But I keep asking myself.

What offence did Tinubu commit that is making Buhari treating him this way despite the fact that he contributed 60% of effort to make him the president.?
when APC was formed ACN had 7 governors,20 senators, 80+ HOR members while Buhari CPC had just one governor and 3 senators.Tinubu sponsored his campaign both in primary and main election and also did the same in 2019.


I want a reasonable answer from a reasonable person please?..I want an intellectual discussion please,especially from a neutral angle..not from Afonja or Nyaminrin angle...Thanks

Politics is s game of interest not alliance

humberjade:
Osibanjo or Amaechi

Most probably the later. He is a sure bet for APC

paramakina202:
Buhari wants to pick his successor means the presidential election is likely to be rigged in favour of his successor.

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

airsaylongcome:
Lol! So first off I'm from South-South with very strong PDP preference. Voted Olu Falae in 1999,voted GEJ 2011, voted GEJ 2015, voted Atiku 2019 and because I'm switching to Tinubu now, I'm suddenly SW APC member or supporter? The way una dey reason ehn.

Because you the tactics a SW APC member uses to campaign for Tinubu and SW candidate

boldtruthalways:
Some people doesn't want to get sense until they are totally disgraced. They appointed your arch rival to conduct screening yet you can't see. They are talking about consensus and you are not the consensus candidate, yet yiu can't see. Its a disgrace to be blind in the heart.
They all connived and supported a disaster in 2015 including 'Pastor' despite knowing he's a total failure and forced him on Nigerians with the evil intent of taking power after him but now, the game plan has changed. The wicked will never go unpunished.

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

abbey621:
There's no need to force, majority of them know that he can play spoiler. If Tinubu throws his weight behind Atiku or Obi, APC is finished!

Forget matter, how many votes did he give PMB in 2015 and 2019 in Lagos state. Remember PMB have been getting 10m votes since 2003. PMB holds the ace in 2023 not Tinubu will

PMB is a seasoned politician who keeps his card close and tightly to his chest. He drops vague hints of his direction from time to time
that keep seasoned politicians and political pundits guessing
He creates an air of nonchalance that makes politicians denigrate his political wizardry and machinations most times to their chagrin
He then springs surprises that takes them unaware when they least expected it
At the end he usually have his way
Come June 7 PMB'S candidate will surely be the flag bearer of APC

ChoCho54:
See tinubu urchins jubilating ooo

Is he the only party man?

Amaechi, Fayemi Onu osunbande are all Party men.

Tinubu urchins are just looking for anything to grasp on.

Tinubu will not win the primary election at all

airsaylongcome:
Though I'm not a fan of APC or "The Jag of all trades" I will vote him over Atiku if he (Jaga) becomes the APC Presidential candidate.

You are SW APC member or supporter. Forget all these talks. We know as e dey go

Enyimbamercedes:
Totally agree

List of aspirants to remove

1. Bola Tinubu
2. Rochas Okorocha
3. Yemi Osinbajo
4. Tunde Bakare
5. Kayode Fayemi
6. Dimeji Bankole
7.Godswill Akpabio
8.Yahaya Bello
9.Tein Jack-Rich
10.Christopher Onu
11.Ahmad Lawan
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba
Badaru Abubakar
Robert A. Boroffice
Uju Ken-Ohanenye
Nicholas Felix
David Umahi
Ken Nnamani
Ibikunle Amosun
Ahmad Rufai Sani
Rotimi Amaechi

More than half of the contestants are PMB'S loyalists. So can you deduce anything from this ?
Question strictly for experienced political pundits and analysts

Uniquetani1:
They should all step down for Tibunu
Tibunu for president

Tinubu is a dead game according to pool betting parlance. Aspirants will step down for the unity candidate
He will remain the last man standing and the unity candidate will eventually defeat him. He can't bulldoze his way to APC ticket. All the SW media hype and propaganda cannot sway votes for him at all

abbey621:
As expected! Stepping down all in the name of consensus shows the candidates never truly wanted to be president inthe first place. It was all a political stunt to share more dollars. Tinubu has APC by the balls, a twisted thorn that cannot be easily removed by hand without endangering one's hand.

But a Tinubu defeat PMB, PGF and APC stakeholders in a duel
Nobody is above his people or community.
If they don't want him, there's no way he can force his way to the ticket

OkoroBufo:
It would amount to an insult on the part of Tinubu as a national leader. He deserves equal respect as Buhari. APC must support him as they did to Buhari at the 2014 primaries.

-Okoro bufo

Tinubu should abide by party's decision as a party man he is. His ambition is not bigger than APC. APC candidate should be a vibrant, young man with character and competence to win the election for APC

Musauzor:
Bola Tinubu knows it very well that PMB is not in support of his life-long ambition of becoming the Nigerian president and that's the reason he will not step down for a one. He will rather fight till the end but the unpalatable truth is that he will not pick the APC ticket. Mark today's date.Everyone of them knows this.

It's sure as daylight that Tinubu cannot win the ticket. I will only be surprised if he wins it at the end of the day

Tinubu will contest but will lose to the unity candidate of PMB, PGF and Southern APC who is Chibuike Amaechi by Tuesday morning.
It's getting very interesting by the day

ButterBurger:
Tinubu's camp in disarray.

Tinubu's camp= Osibanjo's camp. If you know you know. Anyway Amaechi remains the best candidate in terms of competence, experience, capacity and character to lead Nigeria for now
He is the most detribalised and thus remains the unity candidate for one, strong unified Nigeria
He remains the anointed candidate of PMB, PGF and all party stakeholders
By Tuesday 7 June he will be the APC flag bearer