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We have no excuse in Nigeria! Bad leadership and a forgetful followership has been and still is d bane of our existence

May God continue to bless Anambra and the SE with good leaders. Chineke! Gozibere anyi ndi ochi ochi ka ha n'elokota obodo! Nara otito na mbuni elu o! Iseeee! I pray our leaders come together for the common good of the region and in time we shall be a greater force to be reckoned with both individually and collectively. Let visionary leaders and cabinets be constituted to ensure all it takes to better the lots of our people on all fronts! Gwazikwa ndi yard unu!

TheSonOfMark:

She might be a feline but she's the lowest - A CAT. Her husband got tamed!

And u ask how he churns out dem quotes? You've got it down to an art! Nice to read good stuff with great usage of literary devices n not have to knock one's head over silly and disgraceful typos

HRich:
This wasn't the Campaign speech.

Shebi they have said campaign speech/manifesto is not Bible or Koran that cannot be changed? It is subject to #Change o!

Hmmm...actively pyting against cattle rustling which is corruption personified! Our C-in-C can personally relate hence the new lease on life to #HelpSavetheCows

hifaif:
I did not bully no one. Definitely not Mizmycoli. She is even a crush But I used to know her to be very deep. She already took her stance against Buhari. No objectivity is to be expected of such a person (Blindness here was thus metaphorical)

As far your rabid dog, if I want to stoop low with him, he is nothing. I am so good at composing insults that I contribute to a website on insults. I just didn't want to involve his parents. That would be cheap and desperate.

U see! That's my point! Who are u to suddenly decide she's no longer 'deep' cos she took a stand of objectivity not to join the O yes! Army?
My stand is this....criticism or adoration of the President, his party and his handlers is the personal choice and right of every Nigerian. Responding to those criticisms or cloyingly sheepish followership is also optional provided u stick to the issues and criticism raised. Don't attack the critic! Reason and exchange views. If ur point is appealing enough the other will see reason and agree or vice versa. If e no gree, free d matter. No need for insults or innuendos. Seriously, u used to know mizmycoli as someone deep? Come on! So because of her current stance she's no longer knowledgeable? When GMB and crew do something worth commending and she commends them then she becomes deep again? Is that it? Phew! That's low man! I would certainly not give u a hifaif for that!

hifaif:
You made much sense but it would have been more sensible if you were not from this country. This is Nigeria. We can only hope it gets better. For now, things go. I wrote an article once describing the PDP presidential rally in Osun state as horrible. I heard politicians like ex governor Akala calling Aregbe a madman. Nothing was said in that rally just insults and a display of thuggery. It is Nigeria. Politicians villify one another and end up saying nothing and the people vote for them all the same.

My point is, there is no justification for that! GEJ came with 'Fresh Air' that should have encompassed all of these further but was unfortunately further fouled by the crazies that dot our political landscape. However there must be #CHANGE esp since Transformation was not appealing enough, which in itself is a personal prerogative of choice. They are the once that claimed issue-based campaigns n leadership and if Nigeria must take her place among the comity of nations then that rag-tag, bullish mentality must change from the leadership. While there will still be some stragglers, people will generally follow suit. I can't believe I am giving pointers/lectures on #CHANGE when they should know better.

MizMyColi:
Jeeezz
Sis, are you really female?
Pardon my asking, you know how it is around here.

Tbh, I'm impressed!
I first read your response earlier and was impressed.
This seals it.

I'm a new follower!

Lol...yes sis. I'm as female as can be.

hifaif:
I didn't abuse her parents. I was disappointed at her lack of objectivity. She became so even before May 29. She already exhibited the traits to attack Buhari no matter what he did. You think my parents deserved insults? You must need therapy because I think your parents werent that special to you.

And, I wasn't nice to the id1ot, I just didn't want to mention his parents. If you think I was nice, then you have never heard the words "pun" and "sarcasm" Anyone with some sense, would know he was nothing beside me.

Yep as the king of sarcasm u claim to be u should understand the implication of words in inverted commas/quotes when u see em! His style of insults is all his but when u try to be a bully remember there's always a meaner n bigger one that hits with any and everything. Crazy but factual! Kindly desist from any attempt to draw me in to ur personal comments like needing therapy cos if u look well, I give as good as I get and as I told Omenkata earlier, in more refined but highly efficient ways. I am not interested right now so just give it a rest. Stay on issues of Nigeria or stay off. Thanks...

hifaif:
This is NIGERIA. You vilify your opponent and hype yourself or no one would even look at you. We can only hope that things get better. Obama had manifestoes and saying them in public, you know, saying stuffs that still needs to be done, is like indirectly vilifying as well.

Most Nigerians want a messiah and somebody just had to use the failings of Goodluck to achieve that.

And it is not like Goodluck did not vilify Buhari too. Or you forget the crude documentaries, the death wish, the unprintable names his wife called Buhari and the childish abuses of FFK and Fayose?

That is why the #CHANGE mantra is dubious at best!

They are supposed to do things better, the right way and if that means different that's also fine! U don't engage in mud-slinging and expect to come out clean! At d end of the day an unbiased umpire will not be able to tell who threw the first salvo! They're not supposed to maintain status quo and still hang it on the previous govt!

Nigerians knew about it already and that is why there was collective dissatisfaction that led to the supposed majority victory of the APC... However., they are in power now and had better get their act straight. I mean Nigerians were on their own being hopeful n happy as usual when an APC spokesperson decided the arena was becoming all too clear n to further muddy d waters came n said GMB's 20 days in power were better than GEJ's years in office. There was no basis for comparison just then but he just had to be stupid enough to say that. Now people have gone all out to give them statistics of comparison, all we hear is just 2 weeks, 4weeks, 6 and so on! Now it's 2 months plus and the 100 day benchmark is drawing close...

We need Nigeria to work but APC needs to get to work and stop being petty! They promised #CHANGE and the undiluted version per election promises is what we want esp now he knows the meaning of 'inclusive governance'!

hifaif:
He was one of those that Barcanista recommended that I face in a political match. I think Barcanista regards him highly. It is a shame. That is the lowest a human being should descend. You might check my conversation with him and see how he kept on disregarding his parents unknowingly. You would see my replies

I am even more disappointed that u couldn't separate a topic and it's subject from d person of mizmycoli and deliberately denigrated her online personality because of her personal and I daresay, sound opinions on the present govt so far. U were cautioned and asked to stay on topic and not fight dirty yet u said u didn't abuse her! U were completely personal and insulting without even attempting to counter any of her points because she doesn't comply with the 'Sai Baba' school of thought. For instance, she said she could see through u and ur reply was how could she see thru u when she was as blind as a bat!
I picked on Omenkata cos that was his first comment I read and I was appropriately shocked but having read further I realised that a lot were deserved particularly by u cos u lot think u have d monopoly if insults and personal put-downs! That's why Barcanista referred u to him because u were all over mizmycoli but when Omenkata came on board u became 'nice n objective' so u could use it as a pointer like u just did right? Sorry, ain't buying wat u sellin!

hifaif:
May God bless who? How do you expect a politician to mobilize and inspire supporters if he doesn't tell them things would be done hastily even when it is obviously non feasible? What matters is that he fulfils his promises in the nearest possible time. Even Obama has failed promises due to inevitable compromises. Obama's only saving grace was that he was truthful enough to admit that there would be compromises. But how many Nigerians would have been convinced of your competence if you had told them that you wouldn't be able to clean up a 16 year mess in 2-3 years?

So, Sir, you need to chill before you lose it completely.

@Mizmycoli, I am just surprised at you.

No matter your reservations or misgivings about Barcanista's post, God's blessings are non-negotiable. There is no party affiliation for this one, it comes to all and sundry. U have pointed out Obama's supposed saving graces...when were this graces established? Before or after elections? With or without justification after verifiable efforts have been made? Did Obama vilify his co-contestant while hyping himself? Politicians can say the truth and act within reason while making feasible promises! It takes smartness to make juicy promises without boxing yourself in with unrealistic timelines and economically devastating goals like feeding elementary school pupils and 5000 to corp members and indigent people! Such things are the product of an optimally functional society not one like ours where the herd-mentality and grinding poverty is the norm! He should have known better and coming out to out-rightly deny or make excuses without any effort being made only shows he didn't do his homework well and vying for presidency wasn't out of love for the people as he claimed and wept about previously, but for more ulterior motives. This in itself is a major red flag and his tacit acceptance of the explanation of 'What he meant to say' (Garba) and 'One Hundred Days Honeymoon" (Tinubu) leaves a lot to be desired!

Omenkata:
Thunder fire your mouth there. who's sensible? you?
even thousands of your Hopless self can never match barcanista's boys talk more of him.

i guess your Hopless father just wasted his watery sperm on that harlot mother of yours just to born an imbécile bastard vagabond like your Hopless self.

Thunder gbagbuo nna i

Even Barcanista wouldn't stoop so low as to be so crudely nasty. There are more refined ways of putting people in their places otherwise let the masturbaters be.

ayobabas:
Whenever a hat drops, SS/SE want Nigeria to divide along ethnic lines. Go round the world and you will find that most countries comprise of different nationalities working for the common good of all.

South Africa, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia, Cameroun, Kenya, Ethopia, China, Russia, UK, USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, etc, are just examples of multi-ethnic countries.
If every tribe wants its own country, will you divide Nigeria into 300+ countries?

Yugoslavia was a western conspiracy aimed at weakening Russian hold on Eastern Europe. USSR was a collection of countries in a union, which could no longer continue the space and global domination race with the west and America. It was not militancy or the biafran-like chorus that dissolved USSR. Even today majority remain in a confederation of independent states.

War is a brunt instrument that kills mostly the innocent people while war-mongers and leaders sit in air-con offices.

I dare say however that Nigeria will be Nigeria and if the militants in the SS/SE want an expensive experiment, Nigeria will execute it with a ferocity unequalled in Biafran war. I pray not for war, though some untrained souls on NL have the annoying habit of beating the drums of war on empty stomach.

Ultimately that is what should be done: to create a confederation of independent states or regions so development comes at comfortable paces for each region. Nigeria is too blessed to have her economy n resources tied mainly to one source. This continued unitary system that emasculates the minority to their detriment must stop. The moment that is achieved the quest for secession will most likely die a natural death or be severely weakened and there'll practically be a level ground for all thus making the centre unattractive. Until that is done peacefully, people will feel cheated n rightfully so. Then they end up taking up arms and demanding a forceful disintegration. Let wisdom n justice prevail.

Imagine Aregbesola and other inept governors justifying their inability to pay salaries on d basis of d crash in oil prices. If we had regional representation and development would he be looking up to the centre for bailouts? Or relying on oil prices? Each affected region would have decided what it needed and worked towards fulfilling their mandates. Where they fail their regional heads or leaders would be held fully responsible with nowhere to hide. Oshiomhole will not be haranguing Okonjo Iweala for any reason because his region would have it's financial team to hold accountable. Even the Borno State governor along with the leaders of his region would not allow boko haram to fester while he sits comfortably calling for amnesty for a bunch of lawless brigands n criminals hiding under the guise of religion because it is the hard earned resources from his region that would be compromised. However when he expects amnesty for no worthwhile cause and it is expected that d cash cow called the ND will produce d funds needed for such amnesty program due to no fault of theirs, do u expect them to applaud n be happy?

People fail to recognise the need to deal on terms of equity and fairness. From the word go, every policy and arrangement of governance has been skewed in favour of the North...from creation of states and local govt areas to census figures and on to the consistent North South divide we currently have. Granted, Nigerians esp Southerners like comfort and just want to have a stable, conducive environment to develop but in time, this systematic pushing to the wall will definitely result in a comeback and it will most likely be an unpleasant one. Rubbing supposed supremacy in the face of others does not bode well for the communal good. Regionalism remains the way to go if we are to remain an indivisible entity, with negotiated terms of engagement going forward. It is time for all leaders to look inwards, constitute think-tanks if need be and come up with innovative ways of harnessing resources for common development of their regions. wisdom and love for country should prevail now, over greed and any perceived supremacy. The Constitution must be completely overhauled to recognise the regions and rotational leadership which must be adhered to...The truth must prevail at the end of the day.

Methinks the op opened this thread to actually encourage the bashing because there is no way u will dare Nigerians, particularly the members of this awesome forum to do something with ordinary mouth and expect them not to do it if only to call your bluff. Meanwhile all these self-appointed defenders of GMB should just find something useful to do with their time. One question I like to ask is, 'Are u asking people not to denigrate the Office of the President of the FRN or just the person/occupant of the office in this case GMB? If the former is the case why weren't these calls to desist made from the time of former President GEJ? If the latter is the case are u not being partial? Is GMB more your President now than GEJ was?' Provided u are not insulted directly there is no need to attempt to hold brief for another. Hailing or cursing will not stop GMB and his handlers from doing what they want to do whether good or bad. If this is an avenue to vent and air opinions then so be it.

This is what happens when contractors do shoddy jobs and there's no monitoring or inspection. Poor or non-existent drainage system will always rear its ugly head especially during the rainy season. Oversight functions are overlooked by the authorities and when the time comes, the people suffer. If it is not already the case then it is high time contracts for road construction come with extended maintenance responsibilities for at least 5 years before their obligations are fully discharged. That way any underhand or sharp practice engaged in by the contractor will be exposed and he'll have to fix it to be sure the road or infrastructure is handed over in sound condition.

And APC must trade words or fashion out a comeback? They ought to learn that in the position they occupy as ruling party they have to take the high road sometimes. If Lie Mohammed comes out to attack the quality of PDP's press releases I'd say he has a long way to go because criticisms must come and trying to respond to all only places the APC on the defensive. That automatically translates to having something to hide or lending credence to what any person says. They must learn to accept criticisms, insults and all what not because in our Nigerian polity, that's the package deal. Furthermore, if they feel any of what the opposition or critics have said are untrue or unfounded, then they ought to address issues raised and disprove them rather than resort to insults that still beg the question.

Our political lexicon these days is replete with many choice words and phrases. With the way we're going there might be more to come! From the 'cabal' to 'doing the needful', 'clueless', 'dullardinhoe', 'baba go slow', 'Dauradullard', 'wailing wailers' and now 'masturbators'...

It may look like a game and and an exercise of freedom of speech but it would be ideal to exercise some restraint. However, they say karma is a biatch and humans naturally like to compete so it is already an established mud-slinging contest. Let the most ferocious and innovative win!

Obijulius:
All this fight just for their selfish ambitions.

And the death toll from Boko Haram attacks continue to rise.

And potential victims of future Boko Haram attacks will come here to insist that Ekweremadu must go...#masturbaters

Potential victims! Haba! That's kinda harsh... I just wonder why they behave as if being a member of the PDP or any other political party other than the APC automatically renders one a pariah and less Nigerian than they are. Just so silly really. See the US...the President is a Democrat while the Republicans control both the upper n lower houses of the Congress. Still there is peace and they get the job done! Here, we keep being silly and will rather set up a sycophantic billboard showing an over-fed and non-performing governor shaking hands with the POTUS! Inferiority complex of the highest order!

Nigerian politics! It is true that this is an internal affair of the Senate and the level of immunity is such that the Nigerian Police which is under the Executive Arm of government, has no jurisdiction in the matter. It ought to have been subjected to internal investigations or probes within the Senate as set up by it. However, in a bid to show their dissatisfaction and due to their 'winner-takes-it-all' mentality, they failed to consider the implication of their steps. It is the same reason that no warrant of arrest can be executed within the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly. So also the internal matters of the NASS ought not have been subjected to external scrutiny especially without the vote or approval of the Senate. That undermines the independence of the NASS! Well, let's see how things play out...

Trying to be more catholic than the Pope abi? While proponents of this religion are eliminating others particularly Christians, Britain is bending over backwards to please them and to no avail! They still hate and will destroy at the slightest opportunity...

This is unfortunate. Civil service rules operate by date of appointment not resumption. This is justice for all? Hmmm...

Demdem2:
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Another foolish talk. What Buhari owes u and ur shameless kind is ur right as enshrined in the constitution. He will surely not deny u that. How he choose to govern or how he choose to do it his his discretion and if he choose to favour or give preferential treatment to those who believed in him as against fools who are expecting something from a "Daura President " then u are mistaken. Chew ur constitutional rights.

Yep...say something one time too many like a broken record and u begin to believe it and that, young man, is where u are, stuck in a rut. I'll leave u to your persistently myopic point of view...it's all yours and there's no help for it. GMB however will eat his words n learn diplomacy the hard way.

Demdem2:
I only faulted ur lie against me by saying that Buhari can do no wrong in my eyes and already u are shaking.
look, i have no time for eediocy please.

Such a pity...like they say the best form of defence is attack. It's what u do best even when u have no headway or direction with it. Like I said, he is one for all provided he is President of the FRN. Unless there is another govt representing other Nigerians and there cannot be within the current Nigerian structure, he has no basis on which to even suggest preferential treatment of one over another because of the numbers of voted secured from any area. No matter any one's opinion that is the truth as it should be. Even the developed countries he has visited and sought their help do not claim to treat a section better than others because they don't support their party.

Demdem2:
Shut ur trap. just last week i rebuked Buhari for sanctioning govt support for pilgrimage so i dont understand ur he can do no wrong thrash u are talking about. I just detest hypocrites like ur kind who will expect anything tangible from someone u have already written off even before he was inaugurated.

Like I said, learn to hold a healthy conversation and be civil. You don't go about blowing off ur mouth or fingers in this case as u deem fit. That is rude and immature. Go through my posts if u dare and you'll find out just who the hypocrite is. Kindly keep ur insults to yourself.

GMB holds the mandate of all Nigerians. If the votes of a supposed majority translates to his occupation of the office of the President of the FRN then he is President of all Nigerians and is answerable to all. He is responsible for the well-being of all and not some Nigerians. He cannot pick n choose. Even u cannot support any attempt to pick n choose cos that is the actual hypocrisy.

Demdem2:
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Please spare me ur rants. Only a fool will expect anything special from "baba one chance"
Ur kind claim that he is a dullard yet u expect special treatment from him, are u ok?

U know, in your eyes he can do no wrong but even as u defend the indefensible u know the truth. Basic human decency should prevail so u can tell the truth. By ur inability to engage in a healthy conversation/debate u give credence to whatever uncomplimentary adjectives GMB is described with. How unfortunate!

Demdem2:
Ibos can go to hell.
I wonder why they should be expecting a "brain dead" person not to marginalize them.
They didnt sow right, yet they want to reap right? Instead they sowed hatred, they should reap calamity. Baba shouldnt allow these fools that dont even want him to succeed from the beginning to bully him.
Hopeless bigots.
I understand that there are exceptions though.

What do u mean by sowing and reaping? Do we have just one political party in Nigeria? Why should anyone be treated differently because they made their political choices? It is a competition at election times and there must be alternatives. I haven't seen anyone criticise those that gave KOWA and other parties the few votes they got! There must also be opposition at all times. That doesn't mean anyone should be discriminated against because we are all entitled to equal representation n rights as preserved by the constitution.

The implication of his statement is that certain regions will only get what they are constitutionally entitled to because he can't avoid it but even there he will give his 97% constituency preferential treatment! Even if that is the status quo you don't come all out to say it! That's why there's something called tact or diplomacy because this is a democracy n not military rule! This statement is heavier than he knows and soon...

U know, the civilised way of doing things is by providing balanced and forthright leadership so as to convince those who obviously oppose u that u are a better alternative and by the next polls you should see a more improved support base in areas that didn't support u before. It's certainly not by lording it over them and trying to force your supposed victory down their throats. You only prove dem right for not voting u in the first place. The APC may have the supposed majority but it is a major indictment that specific areas obviously don't believe in them.

What a travesty! And when u deny asking for 'bailouts funds' the alternative is to say that u are looking for all monies hanging in the coffers to be brought together for the purpose of sharing! Sharing!!

Did these sickos called governors not have their allocations? Is there anyone whose monthly allocation was not disbursed? Yet rather than use it for what they ought they fritter it away along with their IGR and external borrowed funds then come and ask for money to be shared. All of these sourced from the most disregarded n vilified regions. I am at a loss for words at this time. All because we cannot hold our leaders responsible. Citizens are now reduced to a level where they have to ask for, be grateful and even praise these so called leaders for what is rightfully theirs.

I eagerly await a day when the power of the people can actually be respected and upheld at all times n not just for political gains.

Oyind17:
I'm not supporting the police but the lady should av obeyed before complain. she went as far as biting one of them.

Don't let me go all out with you! There is no bloody excuse to justify the police harassing a civilian, worse still a woman and one as vulnerable as an obviously pregnant woman! First they pulled their guns on her, for what? Then strip her of her dignity and drag her into a cell? For what offence?! Even if she was caught red-handed stealing, they ought to treat her with every sense of respect and decorum if only out of regard for the life she was carrying! Obey what bloody crap! Do u not realise the emotional equilibrium of pregnant women is usually out of whack in that state? Anything could have been happening to her at the time!
I wonder how some of u think!

Bluetooth2:
Lmao

What about the rain of insults you poured on the DG of DSS and the president ? Will you also withdraw that old hag ?

Have u been appointed their spokesperson? Why are u holding brief for them? My opinion was predicated on whether or not the report was true in other words conditional. There is nothing to withdraw and again I don't need to explain myself and thoughtsee to u. Kindly take ur meds, hit ur bed n stay off my mentions. I stand by what I said...choke on it silly.