₦airaland Forum

REST IN PEACE Corps members.....

when it started drizzling, Senator Sani listened to these double faced fellas and their sweet talk. He should have realized that Oil and water (Him & ElRufia) cannot mix. I am surprised that he watched while it rained....now shower drenched ....and still watching..... I fear because the heavy rain is coming...only those with umbrellas will escape it.

Cry not PDP! Just focus on the next move! APChits ludo game strategies are puerile and always backfire.
meanwhile, check their compendium.

Fake headline
Kenneth Okonkwo: If South-East Don't Vote Buhari, They Will Be In Wilderness.

Real Headline
Igbos : If Kenneth Okonkwo Vote Buhari, He will be in Wilderness.

Tell Bubu to resign first.

In a nation where toothpicks, matches, torchlight, lantern , light bulbs, Tricycle, and Bicycles are being imported, In a nation where Hoes, Matchete, Digger and bulls are being utilized in farming, in a nation herdsmen butcher local inhabitants for their water and lands......
Someone is here trying to establish agency for robotic science...
Wonders shall never end!

Wike you spoke well. No government of impunity will stand a test of time. Welcome Saraki and co.

Since has not garnered attention from singing perhaps, fallen Olympus may be of help.

Madness in various forms!
ONE day some Zombie nuts will gather and say they are members of Church of Bu.Harism...
Thunder fire una.

Babygiwa:
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON,  ON 31ST JULY, 2018. 


I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

This is not a decision that I have made lightly. If anything at all, I have tarried for so long and did all that was humanly possible, even in the face of great provocation, ridicule and flagrant persecution, to give opportunity for peace, reconciliation and harmonious existence. 

Perhaps, more significantly, I am mindful of the fact that I carry on my shoulder a great responsibility for thousands of my supporters, political associates and friends, who have trusted in my leadership and have attached their political fortunes to mine. However, it is after an extensive consultation with all the important stakeholders that we have come to this difficult but inevitable decision to pitch our political tent elsewhere; where we could enjoy greater sense of belonging and where the interests of the greatest number of our Nigerians would be best served. 

While I take full responsibility for this decision, I will like to emphasise that it is a decision that has been inescapably imposed on me by certain elements and forces within the APC who have ensured that the minimum conditions for peace, cooperation, inclusion and a general sense of belonging did not exist. 

They have done everything to ensure that the basic rules of party administration, which should promote harmonious relations among the various elements within the party were blatantly disregarded. All governance principles which were required for a healthy functioning of the party and the government were deliberately violated or undermined. And all entreaties for justice, equity and fairness as basic precondition for peace and unity, not only within the party, but also the country at large, were simply ignored, or employed as additional pretext for further exclusion. 

The experience of my people and associates in the past three years is that they have suffered alienation and have been treated as outsiders in their own party. Thus, many have become disaffected and disenchanted. At the same time, opportunities to seek redress and correct these anomalies were deliberately blocked as a government-within-a-government had formed an impregnable wall and left in the cold, everyone else who was not recognized as “one of us”. This is why my people, like all self-respecting people would do, decided to seek accommodation elsewhere. 

I have had the privilege to lead the Nigerian legislature in the past three years as the President of the Senate and the Chairman of the National Assembly. The framers of our constitution envisage a degree of benign tension among the three arms of government if the principle of checks and balances must continue to serve as the building block of our democracy. In my role as the head of the legislature, and a leader of the party, I have ensured that this necessary tension did not escalate at any time in such a way that it could encumber Executive function or correspondingly, undermine the independence of the legislature. Over the years, I have made great efforts in the overall interest of the country, and in spite of my personal predicament, to manage situations that would otherwise have resulted in unsavoury consequences for the government and the administration. My colleagues in the Senate will bear testimony to this. 

However, what we have seen is a situation whereby every dissent from the legislature was framed as an affront on the executive or as part of an agenda to undermine the government itself. The populist notion of anti-corruption became a ready weapon for silencing any form of dissent and for framing even principled objection as “corruption fighting back”. Persistent onslaught against the legislature and open incitement of the people against their own representatives became a default argument in defence of any short-coming of the government in a manner that betrays all too easily, a certain contempt for the Constitution itself or even the democracy that it is meant to serve. 

Unfortunately, the self-serving gulf that has been created between the leadership of the two critical arms of government based on distrust and mutual suspicion has made any form of constructive engagement impossible. Therefore, anything short of a slavish surrender in a way that reduces the legislature to a mere rubber stamp would not have been sufficient in procuring the kind of rapprochement that was desired in the interest of all. But I have no doubt in my mind, that to surrender this way is to be complicit in the subversion of the institution that remains the very bastion of our democracy. I am a democrat. And I believe that anyone who lays even the most basic claim to being a democrat will not accept peace on those terms; which seeks to compromise the very basis of our existence as the parliament of the people. 

The recent weeks have witnessed a rather unusual attempts to engage with some of these most critical issues at stake. Unfortunately, the discord has been allowed to fester unaddressed for too long, with dire consequences for the ultimate objective of delivering the common good and achieving peace and unity in our country. Any hope of reconciliation at this point was therefore very slim indeed. Most of the horses had bolted from the stable. 

The emergence of a new national party executives a few weeks ago held out some hopes, however slender. The new party chairman has swung into action and did his best alongside some of the Governors of APC and His Excellency, the Vice President. I thank them for all their great efforts to save the day and achieve reconciliation. Even though I thought these efforts were coming late in the day, but seeing the genuine commitment of these gentlemen, I began to think that perhaps it was still possible to reconsider the situation. 

However, as I have realized all along, there are some others in the party leadership hierarchy, who did not think dialogue was the way forward and therefore chose to play the fifth columnists. These individuals went to work and ensured that they scuttled the great efforts and the good intentions of these aforementioned leaders of the party. Perhaps, had these divisive forces not thrown the cogs in the wheel at the last minutes, and in a manner that made it impossible to sustain any trust in the process, the story today would have been different. 

For me, I leave all that behind me. Today, I start as I return to the party where I began my political journey, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

When we left the PDP to join the then nascent coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, we left in a quest for justice, equity and inclusion; the fundamental principles on which the PDP was originally built but which it had deviated from. We were attracted to the APC by its promise of change. We fought hard along with others and defeated the PDP. 

In retrospect, it is now evident that the PDP has learnt more from its defeat than the APC has learnt from its victory. The PDP that we return to is now a party that has learnt its lessons the hard way and have realized that no member of the party should be taken for granted; a party that has realized that inclusion, justice and equity are basic precondition for peace; a party that has realized that never again can the people of Nigeria be taken for granted. 

I am excited by the new efforts, which seeks to build the reborn PDP on the core principles of promoting democratic values; internal democracy; accountability; inclusion and national competitiveness; genuine commitment to restructuring and devolution of powers; and an abiding belief in zoning of political and elective offices as an inevitable strategy for managing our rich diversity as a people of one great indivisible nation called Nigeria. 

What we have all agreed is that a deep commitment to these ideals were not only a demonstration of our patriotism but also a matter of enlightened self-interest, believing that our very survival as political elites of this country will depend on our ability to earn the trust of our people and in making them believe that, more than anything else, we are committed to serving the people. 

What the experience of the last three years have taught us is that the most important task that we face as a country is how to reunite our people. Never before had so many people in so many parts of our country felt so alienated from their Nigerianness. Therefore, we understand that the greatest task before us is to reunite the county and give everyone a sense of belonging regardless of region or religion.

Every Nigerian must have an instinctive confidence that he or she will be treated with justice and equity in any part of the country regardless of the language they speak or how they worship God. This is the great task that trumps all. Unless we are able to achieve this, all other claim to progress no matter how defined, would remain unsustainable.
 
This is the task that I am committing myself to and I believe that it is in this PDP, that I will have the opportunity to play my part.  It is my hope that the APC will respect the choice that I have made as my democratic right, and understand that even though we will now occupy a different political space, we do not necessarily become enemies unto one another. 



Thank you.


Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON
President of the Senate

http://thepunditng.com/saraki-releases-press-statement-on-why-he-decamped-to-pdp/

It sounds quite presidential to me considering the " I belong to nobody" balderdash.

hisexcellency34:
When Saraki and his followers left PDP to APC then, they said "We are leaving darkness for Light".Can we now say they have gone back to darkness?

They discovered that all that glitters is not gold. The Igbo ancestors say, "If a woman marries two husbands, she will tell you without ambiguity the better one". I guess the defectors can tell better now.

Nice Idea!
If you try it with the D.ullard you are a gonner.

Oil Palm farmers listen, if you are not northerners and your produce cannot be grown in the North, forget it. Your complaints won't border them.....

Angelanest:
Chief Perekeme Richard Kpodo, the former Security Adviser to the Bayelsa State Government, has been accused of rape and unlawful detention of one Miss Teke Blessing in his hotel in Etegwe, Yenagoa, Bayelsa.

The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, was arraigned at the Yenagoa magistrate court earlier today.

Mr Kpodo was alleged to have raped miss Blessing Teke on the 20th of June 2018 at his Perry Rich hotel.

He was accused of the aforementioned charges and his lawyer pleaded that his client should be granted bail on health challenges.

The council to the state further submitted that the defendant has not proved beyond reasonable doubt his condition and he should present certifiable evidence of his health issues.

The presiding judge remanded him in prison custody and adjourned the matter to 10th of August 2018 for further hearing.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/07/perekeme-richard-kpodo-arraigned-for-allegedly-raping-girl-in-bayelsa-state.html

Credit; Ala Mathias

Their Stock in trade ....Kill, steal and destroy.

Sir you are already on the path ofcourse.....shredding us to Pieces, and poverty

I hope they will not lose fat to the extent of losing weight like HIV patient.

Mrs Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s social media aide has said that the All Progressive Congress has lost some bad fat. Onochie reacting to the gale of defection that swept the Nigerian National Assembly yesterday said on her Twitter handle that ‘As with an obese person who has struggled with weight issues all his life, APC has lost some bad fat. APC is now healthier And better for the Party APC, and the nation. The fear of Adams Oshiomhole, is the beginning of wisdom.’ Recalled that a total of fifteen senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators Rabui Musa Kwankwaso (Kano Central), Barnabas Gemade (Benue North-West), Dino Melaye (Kogi East), Isa Hamman Misau , Lanre Tajouso, Shaaba Lafiagi, Mohammed Shittu and Ubali Shittu.Rafui Ibrahim, Suleiman Hunkuyi, Monsurat Sunmonu, Ibrahim Danbaba, Usman Nafada and Suleiman Nazif dumped the party and defected to the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). Also 35 House of Representative members moved from the APC to PDP.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/apc-has-lost-some-bad-fat-lauretta-onochie-%e2%80%8f/

DABMarkNig2019:
Ortom will be a political calamity to PDP in Benue state.
What's the difference between him and the maximum ruler Buhari?

Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allahu amin.
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allahu amin.
Thunder scatter Aisha masha Allahu amin.

My Guy pray on, its working Insha'Allahu amin

spycee1:
As he shared on his twitter handle.

https://alexis.lindaikejisblog.com/photos/shares/5b584a1754520.png

More @: http://trendinghelm..com/2018/07/bashir-ahmad-list-5-categories-of.html

What about those who lost their jobs, those whose businesses crumbled and those who crash out of school due to lack of funds since 2015?

Es regnet in strommen!
Down it pours on APC.
Only those with umbrella will escape it.

gabazin080:
My brother...If a woman asks: " How are you?" Just reply " I am fine." But if you have money, you can add: "And you?"

Chai! I can't stop laughing...

gbosaa:
Mr Godson is not a very wise man. Why would he liken Nigerian cows to Kenyan athletes? Does he realise how racist and offensive he post was?

I’m really disappointed.

It sounds offensive but to whom? Kenyan Athletes? I doubt if they care. But fulani cows.........

stane007:
Charly boy has become an activist for gay rights.

He took to his Instagram page earlier today to voice his views on gay rights, and this is coming days after his own daughter came out as a lesbian. He wrote;

"All that I have done for over
50yrs of my life is to root for
the underdogs.
I turned my back on my
goldplated pedigree and wondered
into the unknown.

I discovered that victory is a million
times sweeter as an underdog.
Oh!!!!! Yes.

My life has been one Big fight,
against bad habits, poverty,
hopelessness and principalities.
But I never backed down.

I battled for the rights of the Okada's
to make a living.
I battled for the rights, respect and the
big money for the Nigerian Musician,
spent weeks in the police cell, as a pman president.
Today, thank God they have a better life.
Now am the President of Frustrated Nigerians.
I am battling with my comrades to stop the
senseless killings of Nigerians.
The oppression of Inocent Nigerians and
the weaponisation of hunger.

Many battles too many to mention.
I have been beaten black and blue by
the military, police, security agents, been teargassed,
shot at, stoned and most time misunderstood
even by the people I fight for.

No big deal because I never back down.
Now I reactivate my fight in defence of the LGBT community.🌈
You know something?
Openness may not completely disarm prejudice
but is a good place to start.
I am hoping that my support will be a
show of strength to the Nigerian LGBT 🌈community.
Because seriously speaking

To each his own."

Source: https://lailasnews.com/charly-boy-becomes-a-gay-rights-activist/

Charley Boys rebellion cycle:
Young Charley rebelled against the Gentle Judge.
Young Charley grew up to become Old Charley.
Young Dewy rebelled against stubborn Old Charley.
In return , Old Charley reactivates Young Charley,
So there won't be young Dewy's transformation to Old Dewy.
In fact, his mumu don start.

Karma is a bitch. Just like young Charley rebelled against the gentle Judge, today Dewy is doing the same. I guess Old Charley realised he had walked the same path and decided to muster the clout to support her openly. Lesson for all: whatever we do today, let's remember tomorrow will come.

Bluemalam:
PDP is desperate, and desperation often leads to mistakes.

With the way they're begging rAPC, Tambuwal, Saraki & Co. will demand an arm and leg before they join them, and PDP is already playing from a position of weakness.

On the flip, side they will seize the PDP back from Secondus & Wikes grip, saving it from becoming a regional party.

Spot on! Your so right.

Angelanest:
A well known lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra state, Mr Chinedu Ezeonwu popular known as Biggie, has been laid to rest after his untimely death some months ago.

According to online reports, the 41-year-old lecturer of the department of Business Administration and Management(BAM), was said to have died "mysteriously" following an undisclosed sickness.

He was buried today at his hometown in Ekwulobia, Anambra state with his family and friends present.

May his soul rest in peace.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/07/oko-polytechnic-lecturer-chinedu-ezeonwu-dies-in-anambra.html

Your grammar alone is enough to snuff life out of anyone. Nonetheless, judge not because in every anus you examine, there you must find a trace of excreta, or at least some sniff of fart.
RIP Biggie....

Who is trying to fool Nigeria ?

Agwo aghaghi imu ihe di ogologo.

Direct Translation : A snake must beget a long thing.

Benue people are correct farmers. They could do more if the Futa Jalon migrants would give them space.









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Benue people are correct farmers. They could do more if the Futa Jalon migrants would give them space.