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Going by history, I'll give it to Man U.
On paper Chelsea have bigger names, are current champions and therefore should rattle Man U.
But you'll expect a more technically articulate Man U to exert their tactical superiorty over a luck relying Chelsea. Home advantage may also favour Man U.
As a supporter/fan of Man U in the premiership (cause AC Milan is my number 1 European clubteam, second to which is Man U), I give it to Man U. Chelsea can get a revenge during the other half of the season when Man U comes down south to Stamford Bridge, London to knock horns with Chelsea.

I also expect to see some Chelsea red cards. Mourinho's tactics are basically defensive organisation. This means that Chelsea play a counter attack style of football, it works but I don't it working on time against a team is that is well rounded like Man U who certainly will take an early lead, then Chelsea players will get frustrated when Morinho frowns like the season is over and this will lead to dirty play from Chelsea thus a red card or two.

Trust me on this, that is how it will happen. When that happens, let no one blame the referee especially Morinho.

Another thing, I'd like to correct. When I go to viewing centres everyone seems to use our (Man Utd) chant i.e.
Man U, United for ever & for life. It belongs to the Old Trafford Team. Other teams should learn their chants.
Arsenal's is "Arsenal - hot stuff" "ahead gunners"
Liverpool's - "we'll never walk alone."
Bolton's- "We'll trot till the top."
Portsmouth is - Pompey.
Midlesboro is - Up the boro.
Everton - is - The Tofees. The Peoples club. Born to be blue.
Chelsea is - The Blues. All hail the blues. (I wont hail them)
Other should go find theirs and shout them not ours. Man U has a sole ownership of the chant "Man U - ahead and forever.

Ever since IBB bought PDP form, it became obvious that we may never have democracy again unless something is done about it. The billions INEC received is not really showing face. INEC must begin to show signs of concern to bring democracy to a lasting culture.

When INEC discovered logistic problems, it should have brought back the manual registration and thereafter scan all the thumbprints.

Another issue INEC should ensure is to allow people to register once & vote once anywhere in Nigeria so long as he has an original voters card. Some people had this problem last time when the registered near their offices but could not vote despite having original copies of voter registration. The reason INEC people gave then was that their names was not in their voters register.

This poor voter registration exercise is another proof of the PDP led government's irresponsibility, denial of its basic responsibility, abuse of the electorate and a delibrate effort to deprive the people their God permitted rights (democracy is permitted by God) to elect leaders of their choice from time to time.

Nairaland is so far the biggest Nigerian community online.

I see a future where Nairaland becomes a household name. Where Nairaland becomes the grand portal of Nigeria offering Nigeria webmail (nairamail), search engine (nairaland search powered by google), classifieds, etc, etc.

I see that day. When Nairaland shares become quoted in the NSE and I JayBaba would buy up all I can that is offered for sale. I see this forum becoming the super avenue for profitable internet advertising yielding much profit for Seun and those of us who will own shares when the time shall come.

Good things generally begin from one stage and then progress to another beta level and when it gets to its peak, efforts are made to sustain the tempo.

This thread should not have been posted here in politics thread. Big B1, there are other avenues for this kind of thread. For those who feel, it is boring, try the jokes section and laugh till you drop. I love this site. For some time now, it has become my favorite apart from www.google.com, yahoo & bbc.co.uk.

I have not been banned b4. I don't know what it's like. But Oba Seun, if na true, pls no ban again o unless d people take banned drugs 4 breakfast b4 coming to post.
Keep up the good work men.

My Nairaland companions, I greet una o.
Okotie's presidential interest is very legitimate. It is obvious he's an open minded person standing on the same issues (Better Nigeria) as the common Nigerian like us. Okotie is a common man. He lives amongst us. He experiences all the problems we do in Lagos.

The most significant reason we need an Okotie is "POSITIVE CHANGE".
We are in desparate need for that change. There is no need to highlight all the failures of governments, past & present. The Nigerian project is almost a waste. We need a change of management and administration. IBB, ATK, Buhari, OBJ, Marwa, Gana Jerry, & any other PDP politicians will not bring change cause they are all campaigning on the same "continuation of OBJ's empty REFORMS."

FDP, the Okotie's party has Compassionate Capitalism as its leading ideology i.e. capatalism where government is responsible for provision of social amenities & security of the people with minor regulation of trade & industry. Another strong point to consider is his objectivity which has made him stand out from nearly all the others.

He was the clear winner of all the contestants at the 2003 debate - BBC, Wikipedia, VOA, etc.

He can be trusted for accountability, Okotie worked for everything he owns today. Okotie in the presidency will bring a change from people/personality politics to issue based/principle oriented and achievement kind of politicking. I can see it already. His religious profession is not a reason he should not contest but even a more reason he should be trusted. When the wicked rule the people go into hiding e.g. Odeku & others now in the US. The people mourn e.g. the rest of us in Niger or Nairaland. But when the godly rule, the people rejoice.

I appeal to your consciences today to begin to look at what we have now, why has it remained so even after 8 years of democracy and why do we want it to continue? I appeal to your good consciences, Nigeria needs a change and that change is in your hands (voters cards) Decide today which way we should go, A new/better Nigeria or mantain/sustain the REFORMS?

We must put an end to indifference. For some IBB people among us, collect his money and do the right thing. Vote where your heart and issues are addressed. For those of us who are undecided and super-indifferent, have a change of heart, be optimistic. History and posterity beckons on us (today's generation) to change gear from extinction and head towards the Nigeria we all desire. It is possible. We can achieve what we want to achieve.

Don't give up the struggle till power returns to the Nigerian people.

It is not only NFA. The presidency is very disorganised.
NFA cannot make a clear plan for Nigerian football annually. Articulate market plans and how to improve on its rating from yesteryears. It is terrible. Sani Lulu may be another failure if does not sit up.

The NFA need employ someone competent enough to run the secretariat. The adverts it put on the papers are good but it should employ people and let them resume work.

NFA can find 5 sponsors who will annually give them N50m each totalling N250m per annum. from this money, NFA can do basic logistics, pay local coaches, organise small youth tourneys , pay and maintain NFL referees, etc.

It can then use other monies from sports ministry & fifa subvention to pay foreign coaches if we have any and to organise international friendlies. NFA should organise 4 friendlies for the Super Eagles yearly 3 for the Falcons & 2 each for the other youth teams. NFA's job is not really a big job but they make it such an enormous task.

Simple, football is the beautiful game.
Football is also the sport that looks a lot like life from a lot of perceptions. Football has division of labour which brings about specialisation in fields (defence, midfield, attack & goalkeeping, coaching or cheering).
Skills, individual dribbles are the most fascinating things to watch, then goals when they are scored. Apart from that the competition and hype from big games make this sport the beautiful game. Some teams play cautiously others very adventuros.
I can write a whole book on this lovely game,
People develop liking for things they entertain themselves with, football is no exception and when they go on from liking to loving and then to a strong passion that can stir up lots of various emotions including anger when their team losses or plays badly.
I believe that answers the question.

Forza Milano!
I never knew we had a community of Milan supporters here in Nairaland. I'm impressed. Rossoneri for eternity.
I'm another die hard Rossoneri and have read the entire thread.
Things are preety bad for us in the Serie A but we are doing well in Europe. The very strict punishment for our very minor fault of influencing referee selection has definitely affected our run at home.
I agree we need a striker badly. I thought we should have bided for Luca Toni.
Whatever happens, we cannot relegate, we are AC Milan.
Forza Milano

Voter Registration has not begun.
What is happening OBJ, Maurice Iwu and INEC?
Wetin dey happen o?

I hear it has begun very slowly in some areas but I have not seen a registration centre in all the areas I drove to or around. I am a very mobile person reaching very far places in Lagos daily yet I am yet to come across a place where voter registration is on.

Wills, I have had the same arguement in many places. A lot of people have come to terms with the idea of IBB will become president come 2007 election or no election and it is such a shame on Nigeria, Nigerians and more of a disgrace to OBJ and Maurice Iwu.

What credibility has IBB to rule Nigeria at this moment of critical paralysis/retrogression. For those of us who do not remember what he did in office for 8 years, go to a library of the newspapers, do a quick research then come back.

Books and volumes of evil have been written all about IBB yet people never seem to believe. These are not just opinions but facts. May God forbid IBB to become president. The most important reason IBB is in this race is not really his personal ambition- come to think of it, he's a spent force and is now bereft of any idea beyond showing his open teeth. There is no shortage of greedy sycophants around the Minna evil genius who are busy trying to scam him with the idea of "you are the most popular, you can win etc, etc."

IBB for president, GOD FORBID!
GOD FORBID!! OLORUN MA JE! CHUKWU EKWELA! Abeg somebody help me put the Hausa version cause I could not get anyone in this place to help me on that

May God bless Nigeria and save Nigerians from IBB.

And in case he wins, he should please answer this question:
What would you do IBB if your election victory is cancelled or annulled?
I asked this question before and got no answer. His son Bigb1 perhaps refused to take this question to his dad. His other supporters should pls do.

On a personal note, I would personally form a group to go to Minna and begin kidnapping business there. I have also bought two knives and 3 catapults and I am now looking for new hideouts in Minna. I contacted some terrorist group for sponsorship but they refused on the ground that IBB is an anti American, anti western mogul and that they would not sponsor terrorism against their kind. Trust me on this, I would make Minna a hell to live in.

For those sycophants supporting IBB, where have you put your conscience if you have any? For those who do not know what IBB has done to deserve much hatred, I have two facts for you (1) His government failed enormosly on every effort except corruption. Want proof? Visit a newspaper library asking for old papers. (2) He annulled / cancelled a free&fair election that unified Nigeria giving no reason and still does not regret his action.

Okotie is very qualified to be President of Nigeria. He's physically, mentally, spiritually, socially and psychologically fit. More, he's young and energetic, he's also academically qualified (he's a lawyer).
Okotie demonstrated his broad mindedness and objectivity at the last presidential debate with Jim Nwobodo when he answered a question bothering on religion and he insisted on having no state religion but a circular state in which individual rights to freedom of thought, association and worship are guaranteed, as well as protected. He equally mentioned Islam as being a religion like all others that preah peace.
His being a preaher is even the more reason he should get the chance to be president cause unlike other politicians he has a large name to protect. Okotie is also very credible, everything he owns today he worked extremely hard for. That is what we need. Someone with a desire to work and succeed at work. IBB, OBJ, Buhari, et al made their money in government and there is nothing to be proud about that.
I support you Okotie, Utomi, Oshiomole, and other young people with brain.
God bless Nigeria.

A lot of people have come to terms with the idea of IBB will become president come 2007 election or no election and it is such a shame on Nigeria, Nigerians and more of a disgrace to OBJ and Maurice Iwu.

What credibility has IBB to rule Nigeria at this moment of critical paralysis/retrogression. For those of us who do not remember what he did in office for 8 years, go to a library of the newspapers, do a quick research then come back.

Books and volumes of evil have been written all about IBB yet people never seem to believe. These are not just opinions but facts. May God forbid IBB to become president. The most important reason IBB is in this race is not really his personal ambition- come to think of it, he's a spent force and is now bereft of any idea beyond showing his open teeth. There is no shortage of greedy sycophants around the Minna evil genius who are busy trying to scam him with the idea of "you are the most popular, you can win etc, etc."

IBB for president, GOD FORBID!
GOD FORBID!! OLORUN MA JE! CHUKWU EKWELA! Abeg somebody help me put the Hausa version cause I could not get anyone in this place to help me on that

May God bless Nigeria and save Nigerians from IBB.

Wills, I have had the same arguement in many places. A lot of people have come to terms with the idea of IBB will become president come 2007 election or no election and it is such a shame on Nigeria, Nigerians and more of a disgrace to OBJ and Maurice Iwu.

What credibility has IBB to rule Nigeria at this moment of critical paralysis/retrogression. For those of us who do not remember what he did in office for 8 years, go to a library of the newspapers, do a quick research then come back.

Books and volumes of evil have been written all about IBB yet people never seem to believe. These are not just opinions but facts. May God forbid IBB to become president. The most important reason IBB is in this race is not really his personal ambition- come to think of it, he's a spent force and is now bereft of any idea beyond showing his open teeth. There is no shortage of greedy sycophants around the Minna evil genius who are busy trying to scam him with the idea of "you are the most popular, you can win etc, etc."

IBB for president, GOD FORBID!
GOD FORBID!! OLORUN MA JE! CHUKWU EKWELA! Abeg somebody help me put the Hausa version cause I could not get anyone in this place to help me on that

May God bless Nigeria and save Nigerians from IBB.

Wills, I have had the same arguement in many places. A lot of people have come to terms with the idea of IBB will become president come 2007 election or no election and it is such a shame on Nigeria, Nigerians and more of a disgrace to OBJ and Maurice Iwu.

What credibility has IBB to rule Nigeria at this moment of critical paralysis/retrogression. For those of us who do not remember what he did in office for 8 years, go to a library of the newspapers, do a quick research then come back.

Books and volumes of evil have been written all about IBB yet people never seem to believe. These are not just opinions but facts. May God forbid IBB to become president. The most important reason IBB is in this race is not really his personal ambition- come to think of it, he's a spent force and is now bereft of any idea beyond showing his open teeth. There is no shortage of greedy sycophants around the Minna evil genius who are busy trying to scam him with the idea of "you are the most popular, you can win etc, etc."

IBB for president, GOD FORBID!
GOD FORBID!! OLORUN MA JE! CHUKWU EKWELA! Abeg somebody help me put the Hausa version cause I could not get anyone in this place to help me on that

May God bless Nigeria and save Nigerians from IBB.

Bashali you are right. Presidential power must continue with the south. The south-south should get the exalted office this time around reason, the oil that has run Nigeria for 35 years comes from their land. It is also their people that work very hard at the various rigs but what have they gotten "very terrible environmental conditions". The result youthful restiveness or unwrest in that zone. OBJ had to wipe out an entire Udi community following such show of dissatisfation from this failed system.

After the south-south, it should become the turn of the south-east. It is only after these 16 years that Nigeria can begin a poliy of let the best or most preffered candidate rule. Only by this policy can Nigerians be assured Nigeria belong to all Nigerians and not a few.

Haba Otockx which ones you dey?

Okotie can do well as president. The Nigerian factors may prevent him from getting there. If the truth must be told, Nigerians need brand new politicians. There is no hiding that all the former administrations or federal governments have never lived up to expectation especially the military regimes who acted evil while speaking of it as being good.
Okotie has been running ads on tv speaking of his programmes on agriculture et al. This is someone who has articulated plans on how to run the government.
The Nigerian factors may prevent him (ethnicity, religion, rigging, manipulation etc).
Those must be corrected before Okotie can win in his own state.

Bushfellow
I have not registered to vote. But I will. The question I have asked is "where does our democracy stand"
You cannot build castles in the air. There ought to be some very strong point of view of the parties and even our politicians ought to have an ideology or reason for being members of such parties. The idea of democracy for democracy sake just sucks, Just does not appeal to me.
This question should be answered quickly. We cannot have something on nothing just because it is democracy.

On what ground does Nigerian demoracy stand? What are the true ideologies of our political parties?

I have tried to articulate this questions for so long now with much difficulty. Let us realise that democracy does not thrive on individuals but on ideologies / principles. If that is the case, where does Nigerian democracy stand? What is the ideology of PDP, ANPP, AC, NCP, gbogbo ti gbo parties all contesting the presidency?

The understanding of these is the beginning of democracy built on something.

That picture does not prove the claim made.
There is no show of human beings there.
People should please think before making such posts. We can question dumb reasonings even though there are pictures to prove its dumbness.

Oga Odeku,
These are never gonna disqualify IBB.
There are two things that will disqualify him
1: God strikes the evil wicked dictator dead and I can assure you Nigerians will celebrate like they did when Abacha died.
2. The PDP delegates develop a God-fearing conscience and do justice to unjust and justice killing raider.
Only then can he be disqualified.
Though I am no prophet, I do not see him dying yet. The PDP delegates can be bought and so can crowds that will support him.
You need to look at the high profile delegation that greeted his form pickup. The PDP chairman, National Secretary, the IG and a lot of other people. This is a hypocrite PDP. Those rules are so that PDP has a face of decency.

Has this been confirmed?
I wait to confirm.
Only the guilty are afraid.
The grand design or script to enslave Nigeria and have the raiders protected by law is playing itself out if this is true.
Oh God, let this never be true. But if it is May God punish those behind this.

IBB, we no greeeooooo!
We no go greeoooooo!
Our students, our market people, our professionals,
Every where we have the real Nigerian people,
those are the words on their lips,
since you cannot repent or even apologise though that is no condition for winning our already pain battered bodies, hearts and souls.
Our children will always have this against you and your generations. You stole from us everything you could and had no apology for that. You also claim that some people are behind your actions which make us angrier the more. You are saying you have a gang that does not care. Ride on, But never ever come to Lagos to campaign or to Onitsha or PH or Enugu or even Jos for no one in these cities would listen to you.
Please campaign only in Minna.
This country is not a 419 republic nor will we be criminals forever as you want us to.

Stanech,
We have not forgoten.
Someone once said and I agree. I am saying this to our Nigerian leaders. IBB was once a Nigerian leader so he is included.
You can FOOL some people all the time
you can fool ALL the people some of the time
But IBB/OBJ you can never fool ALL the PEOPLE ALL THE TIME!
We are too much for that.

There's a PDP advert that says PDP na the koko,
In case that is correct, the inclusion of IBB has made PDP the party a mafiosi congregation without masks.

Nigerians say NO to IBB, say NO to PDP.
PDP has made us the largest producer and exporter of Cassava yet Garri still cost too much for market. Does that make sense?

This is the most busy forum of Nigerians on the web.
This forum makes us think we have democracy, decency or decorum as Nigerians but far from it.
Let everybody wake up, We have no democracy yet and no matter how much OBJ shouts anti-corruption there is no decency or decorum in this nairaland.
How come IBB is not in jail?
How come OBJ went to court but IBB did not?
How come the FG keeps violating court orders?
How come IBB is a member of the PDP and has picked up a presidential form?
How come some Nigerians believe he has won?
How come Nigerians are afraid?

I can answer the first question with the answer IBB himself provided "Crocodiles don't eat crocodiles"
The second is similar to the first
The third is also similar to the first?
The fourth is that IBB is a crocodile and PDP is a crocodile party.

The other answer to the other questions is that humans are afraid of crocodiles.

OBJ got a second chance because of two reasons, (1) he handed over power to democracy and a northerner and it makes sense for people to believe he is a democrat. (2) IBB sponsored his election and backed him to power with money.

IBB should not and must not get another chance because (1) IBB's policies and leadership style were devious and had no agenda for the common man. He is also an unrepentant demon "I have no regret of my past actions - IBB." In other words he does not care what we feel and it is now he wants to tell us what really made him take his decisions such that we may believe him. It is too late oga, pls respect our feelings. (2) he anulled a free and fair election that unified the country and rather prefered to hand over to a stooge of his. For these reasons, it is apparent IBB is not a believer in democracy. For these reasons as well, it is not possible for him to win as it does not follow, logically, or otherwise.

Never vote a CROCODILE or their party.
People Destroying Peoples must never rule us again.

May God punish the evil genius and Nairalandians said AMEN!
IBB or any of his supporters are yet to answer the question "what will IBB do if he wins the election and it is annulled?"
Those who cannot accept responsibility are not fit enough to govern. IBB's claim that a lot of people influenced his decision to cancel the election is proof that he is trying to dodge from his true identity "THE evil and wicked dictator."

It is such a shame that people are clamoring for a man without conscience to rule a people depraved of everything good. It is pure callousness for people to defend a demon on the ground that he'll repent. As a systems engr. I am opportuned to go places fixing computers for clients and I have found out that there is a group at the helm of championing the IBB cause and they are the 419 men of this country. Believe it or not, IBB's agenda on return is to allow "chop-I-chop" principle to return. In case you do not know, chop-I-chop is the euphemism for corruption.

I am in support of younger, better educated and more Nigerian politicians as only they are qualified to rule Nigerians. IBB, OBJ, ATK, BUHARI, are not Nigerians, they are some Nigerians. The real Nigerians are the ones that have business on the streets and we see in our everyday life. They face our everyday problems, these are the people you call Nigerians.

I listened to all the presidential contestants or candidates at the last presidential debate and really only three (3) people stood out.
Gani Fawehimi, One Lady (can't remeber her name now) and Chris Okotie.
This thread is on Okotie and a question was thrown at him concerning state religion to which he insisted Nigeria must remain a circular state. That is a man who understands and respects the diversity of the Nigerian people. He went further ahead to say the N. Assy and his govt if elected must protect individual's rights to freedom of thought, association and religion.
What struck me most about his debate was his question "the problem of Nigeria is not how but when. When will wee do the right thing in Nigeria? When will we decide to get the right things done?"
This is proper politicking. Respect of the people and acknowledgement of problems whilst providing answers or solutions to problems by articulate policies.
Clamour for a better Nigeria folks, clamour for the younger and better educated contestants rather than old godforsaken wicked politicians.
May God bless Nigeria.

Pat Utomi will certainly make an impact if we give him chance. I look forward to seeing people like him become president. I do not agree with people asking him to go and get experience. Lincoln had no experience "he failed at every election until the presidency." He is still ranked as one of Americas greatests and considered a founding father though he was not even born at the declaration of independence.
The Utomis of this world, Okotie, Oshiomoles are the ones we should look up to. I advice them on getting into the job, not to consult any of the old school brigade.
Carry go Utomi, I am majority and I am on your side.

A referendum on the performance on OBJ will expose the reality.
So many volumes of arguements in this forum will never change how people think.
OBJ has achieved a lot. He has also disachieved or unachieved a lot more than he has achieved.
Bushfellow mentions 13 of his failures. But the most important issue at the time of the 1999 election and interestingly is still now is the "economy." And on that note, we are worse than when he met us. How do I arrive at that conclusion, simple. We are paying more for everything now while getting less for everything than we used to before May 29 1999.
If in doubt, go to the market and ask them to show you their books.

On another note, more innocent people have died following OBJ's inability to manage internal security which is the second biggest issue in this country now. Want to argue, go to a newspaper and ask them to give you their library key to do a research on death tolls since he entered office.

Employment and Education are third on the list of issues affecting Nigeria and OBJ is busy address reforms and corruption. It only confirms the saying of one American philospher "politicians are the same most times, they promise to build a bridge where there is no river."

Statistically speaking we are paying 160% more for everything than we did before OBJ came in. More people have died as a result of poor security management, incompetence at addressing security needs of the people. Only during the war did more people die than the number which has died since 1999 till date following ethnic clashes. More people have been entrenched and the number of school leavers unable to get jobs have beome 84% since 1999.

These are facts and they appear in our papers only we do not read them.
They are self evident and confirm that OBJ is the WORST we ever had and IBB is second to him but the two are no good and we must resist or refuse whatever plan or reforms both have.

The article is very satirical to say the least but positive as well.
But this is not a negative question raised by Odeku as some opine.
But rather than use the word idiots, my preferred word would be indifferent. Nigerians have been bent like crayfish and the fear factor kills off every form of creativity and guess who's responsible for this indifference cause by fear, you don't have to look too far or think too hard nor do you have to wake Fela from the grave.
IBB.
But it hurts me that people never read and get stirred up to act in the best way they can. I was in a corporate office trying to fix their internet equipment when this IBB arguement came up and it did not take me long to realise that many people already believe IBB has won the election just by picking up the PDP form.
No wonder the guy feels this is a nation of idiots. He may be right considering the so called democrats do not respect court orders and so on,

We can do something to get this country back on track. Only a weakman says "I will not stand up cause there's a lion in the street." We can begin a revolution against this system of failed state. Not by blood (God forbid) but by an abject rejection of the wasters. We can do this by clamoring like we did during the 3rd term, use the media, go to the local offices of our elected senators and N. Assy Members and insist INEC is called to order, voters registration commences soonest, on polling days, results are announced at every polling station there and then after the voting instead of taking the boxes to the councils to be counted behind our eyes.

What did we win in football in IBB's era?
This question shows you how connected Nigerians are with their game and their leaders.
We have not won anything since OBJ became president. I'm talking about men's football at International level. You may triffle or play down the issue but it speaks alot about the unity and state of hearts of the Nigerian people.

We cannot go on to show the link between football, national life and our leaders at this point but what is IBB's hidden agenda?

IBB should first like someone said, use some of our money that is still with him to close the gap between his teeth, e no fit am at all. Some also threatened Odeku saying IBB will come back so "be careful" as he put it. What that means is that we are going to see more political assasinations of ordinary people with opinions.

We must be careful of IBB and his people. I appeal to every well meaning Nigerian to stand up to this wickedness and oppose it. We have lost nearly all we have to OBJ, Abdulsalami, Abacha, IBB, Buhari and now IBB wants to take our lives or what more do we have left?

Go now and register to vote. Maurice Iwu should please revert back to the manual system and ensure that INEC is commited to a free and fair election.

IBB upon picking the PDP form claimed he wants to continue with OBJ's reforms. For crying out loud, what good have these reforms done us?
The biggest issue in this coming election is the economy, second to which is internal security and development. Reforms and anti-corruption are only last, We see clearly that OBJ and his lieutenant IBB (OBJ was IBB's commanding officer in Nigerian Army) have nothing but to sell this country and buy it with tax payers money else why would IBB continue with reforms?

This is my clarion call to all adult Nigerians,

Arise O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey! Come serve Niger land your fatherland, with your voters cards yes and with strength and faith. The labour of heroes past (our true founding fathers, Zik, Macaulay, & Enahoro) must never be in vain. To serve with heart and might this 1 nation of nations. Peace and unity.

Oh God of Creation, direct our noble cause stated above, guide our erring and wicked leaders right and help our youths (BigB1 and cohorts) the truth to know. In love & honesty to other Nigerians to grow and leading just and true. We will attain great even lofty heights and together, we shall build a nation where peace and justice reign.

Democracy is not really about an individual. Let me educate us a little.
Suppose a town (Redtown) has 500 persons and has so many problems. It needs to solve those problems collectively but not all of them can manage Redtown's resource. Therefore some need to stand up and be chosen by Redtown citizens to be leaders at various positions (executive & parliament). But how should Redtown citizens choose?
One of the problems facing this State is food scarcity or lets say its most critical problem. Party A believes that more food should be imported. Party B recommends more agricultural machinery should be imported to boost local food production, Redtown's adults (people 18+) now debate locally (in bars, newstands, etc) which person's policy would be better. In the end, there is the election proper, 300 Redtownsmen believe that more food should be immediately imported to savage the hunger situation immediately and Party A wins. Party B replans his campaign program such that at the next election he is able to convince the people that his policy would have been better.

That is how democracy is practised in every place where people are sane except Nigeria where we choose to promote the individual even though he does not know our problem nor does he profer any means to solving them. This is the reason tribalism is on the high when it ought to have become an issue of 20 years ago.

This idea of shouting IBB should better stop. He had nothing to offer but SAP which ground this country to a halt and then put us on reverse full throttle. When it became apparent he was not wanted anymore he cancelled an election that unified the true Nigerians. Please, rally to the people who have our causes (good roads, electricity, economic diversification) at heart, let us have a run off election if possible, put behind us old and wicked people who have nothing to offer us but memories of failure.

Please clamour rightly, for a better Nigeria.