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 Politics › Re: APC May Lose In Lagos Next Year- APC Nat Legal Adviser Muiz Banire Warns by ideology(m): 7:12pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Why APC is likely to lose Lagos in the 2015 election, By Femi Aribisala I did not know how precise my analyses of Bola Tinubu’s misfortunes are, until I saw the barrage of the Lilliputian army sent to attack me. In the last few days, I have been much-maligned and abused by a league of Tinubu’s henchmen. Lagos State cowboys have also descended on my office, asking for building permits when I am not building anything; demanding to know if my office is fire-proof, and threatening to close it down if I show no “satisfaction” within two days. I remain undaunted by these shenanigans. The bottom line is that I am not the one running for election in 2015: they are. Neither does it matter if I am the buffoon they claim I am. It is a contradiction in terms to spend so much time and effort trying to discredit a fool. If my views are truly inconsequential, those planning to run for office would not be so determined to silence me. Strange bed-fellows The irony in all this is that I actually consider myself to be more a friend of the APC than a foe. What I offer is wise counsel which, if seriously considered by the APC, would be detrimental to the PDP. There is no doubt that Nigeria deserves a strong opposition to the government. Unfortunately, that strong opposition cannot come from the foolishness of the APC. As presently constituted, the APC is a very good guarantee of another four years of the PDP, in spite of the ruling party’s many inadequacies. How else are we to explain why an incumbent APC governor lost to a PDP challenger by a landslide in Ekiti? Instead of harnessing its much-vaunted strength, the APC is showing new weaknesses, even in its South-West strongholds. Should it lose Osun in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in August, then Bola Tinubu is toast. Before it can qualify to reform the polity, the APC needs first to transform itself. Here is another attempt to show it the error of its ways, although there are signs it might already be too late for it to make amends in time for the forthcoming elections. The APC is an amalgamation of strange bedfellows with conflicting political agendas, all desperate for power at the centre. This explains why it even welcomes former PDP opponents. This marriage of convenience is likely to collapse sooner than later on the very altar of its internal contradictions, the nearer we get to the elections. In any case, bombast don’t create a formidable political party: popular grassroots support does. Many of the “timber and caliber” of the APC cannot even deliver their local governments. Their rants make for interesting newspaper headlines, while adding precious little to the electoral fortunes of their party. Those were the days when popular support counted for nothing in Nigerian elections. Those days are gone, as the recent election in Ekiti shows. For example, Rotimi Amaechi is very good public relations for the APC. But only a fool believes Rivers State is going to vote APC in 2015. Neither can Rochas Okorocha deliver Imo State to his new party. Demonising the electorate I am amused at people who make fun of Patience Jonathan’s down-to-earth style of public-speaking and have turned her “There is God O” into a derogatory slogan. What they fail to appreciate is that the First Lady’s homespun deliveries resonate with a constituency which accounts for the major part of the Nigerian population. Unlike Patience Jonathan, many of the APC bigwigs are out of touch with the electorate. They have been so blinded by their naked ambitions; they can no longer discern the signs of the times. This accounts for the big shocker of the Ekiti elections, which they are still trying to explain away with all kinds of rationalizations. Their contempt for the wishes of the people led to the current APC romance with the preposterous idea of a Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket in this day and age. Therefore, if they are not careful, they are in for further surprises in “INEC 2015.” Instead of addressing what led to the disaster in Ekiti, the APC have resorted to abusing the electorate. Suddenly, we are made to understand that the people of Ekiti are stupid. They are derided as having voted for “stomach infrastructure” instead of physical infrastructure. In a release signed by Joe Igbokwe, the APC Publicity Secretary for Lagos State, the party declared: “It should be noted that PDP is now flaunting what is now known as ‘politics of stomach infrastructure’ which targets the borderless hunger it has provoked for fifteen years for exploitation.” “We want to assure the PDP that it is building castles in the air by hallucinating that it will ever capture Lagos by its politics of hunger and mass poverty.” This is nothing short of delusional. The tide of South-West politics is moving inexorably against the APC. By shouting from the rooftops about how bad things are in Nigeria, the APC seems to have forgotten that it is the one in power in the South-West. Therefore, if things are bad there, it is the APC, and not the PDP, that is held responsible. Accordingly, in Ekiti, the APC governor was thrown out in one of the freest and fairest elections ever conducted by INEC. Pounded-yam politics I have news for the APC. Its defeat in Ekiti is the strongest indication yet that the PDP has hit on a winning formula that might prove equally devastating to the APC in other areas of the South-West. Indeed, the APC government in Lagos is likely to be swept away by the same politics of “stomach infrastructure” that it derides to its cost in Ekiti. I am an unrepentant admirer of Babatunde Fashola and his seven-year tenure as governor of Lagos State. He has done a lot to change the face of Lagos for the better by renovating the physical infrastructures. But the Ekiti defeat has exposed the Achilles heel of the APC in their Lagos stronghold. In his seven years as governor, Fashola has been contemptuous of the electorate’s need for “stomach infrastructure.” While Fashola has been busy tarring roads, building fanciful tolled bridges and planting grass and flowers; he has ignored the need of the people for basic things of life like food, shelter and gainful employment. There is no pipe-borne water in much of Lagos; and yet the state generates over 27 billion in internal revenue every month. When asked why he did not build low-cost housing in Lagos, Fashola replied contemptuously that he could not find any low-cost cement to buy. Like Fayemi, Fashola speaks primarily for the rich. Under him, the poor in Lagos have been marginalized; oftentimes evicted from their homes without the benefit of rehabilitation. Their menial abodes in places like Mushin, Oluwole, Ojota, Makoko and Ijora-Badia East have been bulldozed. Their markets in Tejuoso, Yaba and Oshodi have been demolished. The new stalls that replaced them were priced beyond their pockets. Okadas have been banned from most areas of Lagos, denying many of their means of livelihood. Alternative means of transportation were not adequately provided, making it even more difficult for those who don’t have cars to move around. The poor residents of the Eti-osa, Epe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government areas, now have to pay tolls going to and from the Lagos mainland. The people are well-aware that the road-concessions were to the financial benefit of the “godfather” of the APC. Task-force terrorists Street-trading, another means of livelihood for the common man, is also frowned at by the Lagos APC government. As the police chase okada riders down the streets, impounding and inheriting their bikes, so do the “kick against indiscipline” brigadiers confiscate and inherit the goods of hapless petty-traders. Different task force officials in Lagos derive pleasure in harassing and arresting people indiscriminately, often in order to extort bribes. All this has gone a long way in generating hatred for the government among the rank-and-file. In short, Fashola’s marauding brigadiers have become a terror to the people. They seem to be maliciously intent on squeezing the life out of the man-in-the-street. I have this theory about Fashola’s Lagos. If a Nigerian Bill Gates were to decide to give away free of charge 100 billion naira of food to poor Lagosians, he would be confronted with a whole army of Lagos State officials who would impede and hinder him at every turn. They would harass him for this permit and that permit. They would throw every possible bit of regulation at him. So much so that the man might get fed up and just cancel the project. In short, Fashola has run Lagos with disregard for “stomach infrastructure.” Despite being a beneficiary of free education himself, he hiked Lagos State University fees from N25,000 to N360,000. Protesting students descended on his office with cooking-pots and firewood. Even the well-to-do have not been spared from the state’s multiple tax burdens. Nevertheless, Lagos has the highest debt-profile of any state in the federation. The large community of Igbo Lagosians has also been alienated by the APC policy of deporting some poor Igbo back to their home-states in the dead of night. Time-up As a result, the bell tolls for the APC in Lagos. Just think how many votes can be harvested by telling commuters an incoming PDP government will allow okadas back on the roads. Or think how many votes the PDP can get by promising to revoke the hated toll-collection on the Lekki/Ajah expressway. If you add to all this the imminent implosion that is likely as Tinubu tries yet again to impose his own candidate as APC gubernatorial flag-bearer without the benefit of a democratic election, then the chances are high that APC might be dethroned in Lagos. The irony here is that while APC bigwigs are angling for two birds in the bush in Abuja in 2015, they are likely to lose their bird-in-hand in Lagos. Many Lagosians are increasingly fed up with the APC. After fifteen years of limited “stomach infrastructure,” Lagos is finally ripe for the plucking by the PDP. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/164898-why-apc-is-likely-to-lose-lagos-in-the-2015-election-by-femi-aribisala.html 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Why Jonathan Can’t Control PDP Govs – Saraki by ideology(m): 6:51pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
^^^^Because he is remote controlling the government of Kwara state  Collecting over 100million monthly from the state's allocation 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: APC May Lose In Lagos Next Year- APC Nat Legal Adviser Muiz Banire Warns by ideology(m): 6:40pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
2015 1Tinubu will be betrayed 2. Gej will win 3. Fracas in some towns in the North 4. APC will dissolve into their previous parties and new mergers formed 5. APC may loss up 5 states, (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun etc) 6. Politicians will fall sick or die in 2015 7. More decamping expected before and after elections, including FASHOLA, God bless Nigeria #Korobuchi and Jimmy should walk together 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Osun Teachers Give 14-day Ultimatum Over Outstanding Allowances by ideology(m): 5:49pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
Apc folks will not say anything here, Let's not forget he borrowed money to pay their salaries 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: They Are At War Everywhere In The World! by ideology(m): 5:09pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
They may be at war around the world, but Nigeria's current version is politically motivated. Take it or leave it, they are just using religion as excuse, it's all politics |
| Politics › Re: My Take On Bomb Blast Today -cramjones by ideology(m): 3:57pm On Nov 10, 2014 |
denko:Name one northern rich man that really cares about his villagers, other than sharing rice and cow meat for them during festivals 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: 95% Of Girls In Nigeria Are Only Good For Sex And Nothing Else. by ideology(m): 11:51am On Nov 10, 2014 |
Well your case seems to me like someone stops almost all ladies you see on the streets. Practice look pass, then your testimony will be different, |
| Politics › Re: Meaning Of "Status Quo": Court Ruling On Tambuwal by ideology(m): 8:31am On Nov 10, 2014 |
lekhi:Well, Kindly Rephrase your post, am not getting your point " |
| Politics › Re: Political Bias Of Nigerian Media (Newspapers/Blogs, TV/Radio Stations) by ideology(m): 8:59pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
TvC is the worst television station THAT i have watched. They have Special Programs to discuss PDP and GEJ but APC Members will be the Panelists 4 Likes |
| Health › Re: Young Guys With Grey Hair: How Do You Cope? by ideology(m): 5:33pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
sandijey:U are rich, its just yet to manifest  2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Ex-Presidents, Others To Meet Obasanjo, Babangida Over Jonathan. by ideology(m): 3:51pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
Not a big deal, even APC are hustling to get OBJ"s support. Tinubu have also visited OBJ, 4 Likes
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| Family › Re: Why Are Some Women Hostile During Pregnancy? by ideology(m): 6:37am On Nov 09, 2014 |
2sexi:They never give solutions to issues, all they know is to criticize. It's important to also note that he is the only one to make an issue of it |
| Family › Re: Why Are Some Women Hostile During Pregnancy? by ideology(m): 10:17pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
sage2:Guy you be APC supporter? Cc:2sexi |
| Politics › Re: Meaning Of "Status Quo": Court Ruling On Tambuwal by ideology(m): 7:25pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
ULSHERLAN:comparing his case to MIMIKO and others. The constitution never said if a governor or members of state congress deflects, it only mentioned legislators holding positions NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, ie either House of Reps or Senate No let APC deceive you with sentiments BekeeBuAgbara: bandol:The constitution mentioned only Lawmakers holding positions in National Assembly not even state assemblies 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Winner: Jennimma! by ideology(m): 5:25pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
MsMariah:Mz, present twice |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Winner: Jennimma! by ideology(m): 4:45pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
After much considerations, without bias I vote for ROKIATU hehehe, have not met her on here, but Her response to questions earned my vote, not about beauty or popularity, Ps: do you have campaign manager  ? @ROKIATU 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Meaning Of "Status Quo": Court Ruling On Tambuwal by ideology(m): 4:30pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
donphilopus:No need for arguments, Mr ITK, the constitution is clear on this. He automatically lost his position on deflecting, if he feels otherwise let him go to court, which he has done. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: Oh Godswill Akpabio Is D Man, This Is Wow, Am Short Of Words. by ideology(m): 4:23pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
phantom: bigass:I totally agree with you in a way but the things you listed should be done is the least of the state problems 1. Health - the state can boost of general hospitals in all LG, good number of primary HEALTH care center and Teaching hospital and a brand new specialist hospital. 2. Roads - one of the states in NIGERIA that can boast of the best road network. New ones still under construction. 3. Education - Free primary education up to secondary school, during his first tenure most of the schools across the state was reconstructed. The state also pays WASSCE AND NECO fees for all jss and sss students in public schools. Gives primary school pupils #100 daily and secondary school students 200 # 4. Water - most cities have pipe borne water but Due to taxes, citizens prefer providing themselves water through bore holes I think have touched the areas you mentioned. The state needs companies and industries |
| Politics › Re: Meaning Of "Status Quo": Court Ruling On Tambuwal by ideology(m): 4:05pm On Nov 08, 2014*. Modified: 4:50pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
As far as Am concerned, Tambuwal, should step down, then go to court to prove the provisor, THAT PDP has factions or has merged. The constitution is clear on this. Then the court will reinstate him, else he should focus on his campaign for governorship position in Sokoto state. Status quo, the judge should have stated clearly what he wants to say. Status quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs.[1] It is the nominal form of the prepositional Latin phrase "in statu quo" – literally "in the state in which", which itself is a shortening of the original phrase in statu quo res erant ante bellum, meaning "in the state in which things were before the war". To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they presently are.Following the definition above from WIKIPEDIA, The present situation is that TAMBUWAL has no security. Let's keep it that way till, the case is properly heard and judgement ruled. And I wonder why APC folks keep comparing his case to MIMIKO and others. The constitution never said if a governor or members of state congress deflects, it only mentioned NATIONAL ASSEMBLY any way APC love sentiments. 7 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Dangers Of Voting Out GEJ For APC In 2015 by ideology(m): 3:49pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
mekaboy:I love free thinkers. Over 70% of these dudes have been PDP members for at least 8years. While the polity favoured them, they silently enjoyed, now its not favouring their course, PDP becomes evil. No stress yourself, APC can't rule this country not after abusing the office of the president. After 2015, they will dissolve and pursue their courses as before, most of them will return to PDP. And make the same statement, there is freedom of movement APC IS NOT AN OPTION FOR NIGERIA https://www.nairaland.com/1982815/apc-not-opposition-nigeria-needs INSTEAD OF THEM TO FOCUS AND TELL US WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO AND HOW, THEY ARE BUSY HURTING PDP AND GEJ. I can boldly tell you international community don't like APC's mode of operation. Their body language clearly shows they celebrate chaos, violence and insurgents |
| Christianity Etc › Re: BBC Calls Winners Chapel "Witchcraft Church" by ideology(m): 1:53pm On Nov 08, 2014*. Modified: 6:33am On Nov 09, 2014 |
Hehehe, That's what Happens when you are bigger than people's imaginations Nigerians built a 50, 000 capacity indoor facility without a white man in 12 months, with no column at the center. Nigeria, good people, great Nation … God bless Nigeria!!! 7 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Dangers Of Voting Out GEJ For APC In 2015 by ideology(m): 1:38pm On Nov 08, 2014 |
APC Is Not The Opposition Nigeria Needs -#OPINION Nigeria have come along way in its political struggles for independence and democracy. After independence was eventually achieved in 1960, the fight to sustain democracy continued. Being thwarted by the military, by various forms of coups and election cancellation in 1993; the death of Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998 eventually paved way for the present democratic settings. Democracy as simply defined as a form of government in which the supreme power is in the people, have been the most successful form of governance in recent centuries. Yes, it is true that Nigeria as a Nation have not gotten there at the moment, but We are hopeful that with time and awareness this will become a reality. Generally speaking, in a democratic setting, the ruling government needs an opposition to keep them on their toes and check their excesses. WHO ARE THEIR MEMBERS : Read up https://www.nairaland.com/1982815/apc-not-opposition-nigeria-needs |
| Family › Re: Why Are Some Women Hostile During Pregnancy? by ideology(m): 9:00am On Nov 08, 2014*. Modified: 6:34am On Nov 09, 2014 |
2Mama again …  There's nothing there, just be cool during the period, everything will get better after pregnancy, some show same signs too during menstration too. You just need to be more accommodating and patient during this period because anything easily irritates them. Always remember there are lots of changes going on in their system that makes them uncomfortable and the irritation shows on the outside as well Just call it mood swings, most times even the lady may be wondering why she's behaving that way. 18 Likes 2 Shares |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Contest - Final Elimination Round (semi Finals) by ideology(m): 7:15am On Nov 08, 2014 |
Jbluv55:Yes |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Contest - Final Elimination Round (semi Finals) by ideology(m): 6:25am On Nov 08, 2014 |
Jbluv55:Yes, but the interview have been done already  |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Contest - Final Elimination Round (semi Finals) by ideology(m): 2:19pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Jbluv55:Till final. Ill vote based on their responses to the interview. Not beauty or popularity or any other sentiment. |
| Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: … by ideology(op): 2:00pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Chief FrancisTony, pls where is she |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland December 2014 Contest - Final Elimination Round (semi Finals) by ideology(m): 1:57pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
I have just one vote  Keeping it for finale… |
| Politics › Re: Annoying Things GEJ/PEJ Apologists Say In Their Defence by ideology(m): 1:16pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
WHO ARE APC MEMBERS :APC IS NOT AN OPTION https://www.nairaland.com/1982815/apc-not-opposition-nigeria-needs |
| Politics › Re: Annoying Things GEJ/PEJ Apologists Say In Their Defence by ideology(m): 1:07pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Violence is their second name 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Annoying Things GEJ/PEJ Apologists Say In Their Defence by ideology(m): 7:32am On Nov 07, 2014*. Modified: 1:10pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
WHAT IS APC's IDEOLOGY ? |
. When I was a kid. They said it meant I will be very very rich and full of wisdom. I am full of wisdom but I am not rich 
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