₦airaland Forum

shortgun:
Lawless rascals, the senate doesn't have the power to suspend a senator or any legislator.
I wonder the version of the constitution these miscreants read

I wonder too.
His electorate voted him into power and they alone should recall or remove him.

What's the need of going to vote in Nigeria when judges determine who finally holds the mantle?

Of what use is the people's votes when a bunch of charlatans can disenfranchise a whole constituent by suspending their leader without their endorsement?

Dwayne Johnson said he won't support Biden again.
Leftists wanna tell us Trump is losing voters and Biden isn't.
The narrative falls flat!

vowiski:
Dead case

Bob is enjoying this free publicity

Such a clown show of charges filled with BS.
Not a fan of Bob but this case is a disgrace for our anti-graft body... Total waste of time and valuable resources.

There has been pressure from Nigerians for EFFC to go after Bob under the unfounded allegations that he's gay... It's like them going after squirrels (internet fraudsters) than the big fish (politicians and influential).
Stop going after petty cases... Leave it for the police.

Stop these distractions and get to real work.

folake4u:
I totally get your point but let's put it this way. Let's put aside "gospel-propagating Christian", he is a brand on his own and it is within his own right to protect the brand's image.

Lol I agree we're not in military rule but this is Nigeria, people are gullible, there's also herd mentality, rumours and rumour mongers who spread false information about people and people unknowingly accept that narrative without knowing the truth.

There's also the civil courts for that too. Yes.
But oh well....

Looool I see where you're headed though.

Yeah he's within his own right but he doesn't have to trample on other people's right to protect his. Like I said, one has to go through the process...this norm of using law enforcement to suppress dissenting opinions has to end. We need to improve our democracy.

I noticed the same thing with other pastors of recent... They arrest people that said things they don't like instead of using their so-called spiritual powers.
Politicians arrest and torture certified journalists, broadcasters and newscasters for speaking against them and we are condemn them... Then why can't we do the same to our religious leaders?
They aren't infallible neither are they demigods.

Yes, Nigerians have herd mentality because of illiteracy, ignorance and intellectual laziness imbedded within the core tenets of our behavior and everyday lifestyle... They refuse to research and draw their own conclusions and it's also the same reason they worship politicians and religious characters.

They're too gullible but that shouldn't make anyone overreach to flex their muscles... Let's follow due process as ascribed in a democratic setting.

GloriousGbola:
bloggers in nigeria are out of control

they belive there are no consequences and so they literally publish anything in the pursuit of clicks

this is quite literally the only language they understand

last year a KNOWN blogger was going to publish a leak video of tiwa savage that he somehow got hold of. the only thing she could eventually do was release the tape before the useless blogger

in most other parts of the world you only release nudes of others anonymously. but in nigeria and most of africa there is a leak industry where people post and make money off peoples nudes without hiding their identiies

this is also about sending a message - there will be consequences . it is even worse in a country like nigeria ful of bitter paupers who want the lives of others to be miserable and who will jump on any story, no mater how absurd and ridiculous it is

Mobad is dead and different clowns on the interent who never knew him or his wife in person are alleging with zero evidence that the mans son is for someone else. this is where we are. any clout chasing idiot with a twitter account or blogger looking for clicks can write anything and 'dare you to do your worst because the average nigerian does not have the resources to petition police and therfore has to suffer with his reputation sullied so some idiot can get five minutes of internet clout for a mob of bitter riff raff

Bloggers in Nigeria are not out of control... In fact they're restricted...Check US and UK media and see what the free press means.

RealTrump:
If there is a bet on the result of a DNA test on that child, I know EXACTLY where I will place my bet.

However, he is also right to arrest them...butttttttt

No right to arrest them at all... It's a civil matter not a criminal one.

folake4u:
Yes, most definitely.

You have to use "vawulence" to drive home a point these days and I'm glad he went this route though.

Not glad he did because he went contrary to his beliefs as a gospel-propagating Christian.

And NO! He shouldn't use any form military to drive home his points... We're not in a military rule.
We have the civil courts go take care of issues like this.

Besides some of these people are shady... Always with a skeleton in there cupboard.
So don't ever expect someone in such caliber to accept guilt.

niggaman:
So whats your take on the Erisco and the lasy reviewers case?

I think Erisco's case is a lot different from this... She made strong statements that are tantamount to defamation.

People were mostly against Erisco in his method... That was a civil case and not criminal.

Police shouldn't be involved... If you think you're defamed then serve her a lawsuit demanding millions compensation then watch her retract those statement.

His aim was to threaten her into admission of falsehood and lies using the law enforcement but it seems to be backfiring.

The rich has always being known to use the military to oppress their foes instead of using the law... It's an authoritarian stuff synonymous to 3rd world countries especially in Africa.

folake4u:
Lol yeah.

I see you're a learned colleague.

But intimidation tactics is the best way for them to retract such statements. Anytime they hear 'sue", they always go into panic mode. I'm sure he's using that to drive home his point.

They will retract it definitely.

Yeah they'll likely cower and retract it.
That's how it works in a Banana Republic...Trust me!

Angelfrost:
Below is one of them (heard the idiot has come running forward with an apology).

I think it's his opinion.
He's only commenting and not defaming...unless there's another strong writeup on his factuality (you know the kinda words you'd use if you're sure).

Bassey would have to prove this statement caused him irreparable harm and what compensation this amounts to.

I still think he'd have threatened a direct lawsuit if there was a case instead of ordinary petition... What do you think?

Saintzykie:
That is your problem. Intellectual laziness. Only a fool speaks without facts. In your quest to sound brilliant you've exposed yourself.

I'm done with you... Don't come to my mentions again.

Angelfrost:
Sigh... Now, I see you clearly lack understanding of the true facts of this matter.

Please, do some research!

Several hundreds of people actually said the child resembles Bassey... This is relatively a non-issue, and certainly not the issue here.

These ones specifically went beyond mere speculating and trolling.

They actually claimed that Mercy Chinwo and Nathaniel Bassey had an affair, disguising it as "Musical Collaboration" and studio sessions... That the affair produced that child.

One of them actually accused Mercy Chinwo of trying to pass on Bassey's child to her husband.

I'm only stating a trend among the well-to-do... To my own knowledge of the event.

You can show me proof to your last paragraph... From one of the accused in this case.

If the 4 accused actually made direct statements then he can sue them for defamation.

Saintzykie:
You are obviously ignorant about the facts of this case despite writing an epistle.

You made no sense to me since you couldn't state the facts.

folake4u:
Lol. I'm not using scare tactics.

I mean the gospel singer is using intimidation tactics to get them retract.
The gospel singer won't like a defamation trial.

pek:
Obviously you don't know the rudiment of law. The onus of proof is on him who allegges.

Except they didn't allege... Never claimed it was his child - only said they strike a resemblance.

He's using intimidation tactics to cower them just like the average wealthy Nigerian that thinks he can buy his/her way with money.

I'm sure his lawyers has told him he has no case and that's why resorted to this.

The cyberstalking/bully charges are frivolous and baseless... No competent judge signs off on that.

Angelfrost:
He is probably pitying them... He has a soft heart.

What they did are actually constitutional crimes.

Not pity but ego... He sees them as ants worth crushing without a sweat since they may not be in his class.
That's the same tactics the affluent use in Nigeria... He'd have sued them if they're well-known or in the same class.

Besides a defamation trial would involve him coming to court and taking the stand... Alot would be blown wide which may require the judge ordering a DNA test.
The trial alone would be high-profiled, bringing unnecessary drama that'll further taint him... I'm sure he doesn't want that. He has a lot to lose.

In all, I think he has no case that's why he didn't sue at all... The cyberstalking and bullying allegations are frivolous and baseless.

I'm into law so I can tell you the defamation allegation is also nonsense if the defendant never substantiated that it's a fact... They never claim it's his child.

He's making a mountain of a molehill.

Angelfrost:
Good move... Lessons must be taught.

This report gladdens my heart.

You online riff-raffs need to be disciplined by the law... You imbeciles have abused this "freedom of speech" thing for too long.

He's technically threatening them through the law enforcement to get them to withdraw the statement.
Why is he not suing for defamation instead?

folake4u:
And who told you he will lose in court?

How will you feel if you birth a child and someone jokingly says the child looks like your best friend.

Put yourself in his shoes and answer truthfully.

He'll lose if he can't prove they're lying.
Stop using scare tactics.

maxiuc:
A case that he will loose woefully

I said haaaaa this boy really looked like you so what's crime in that

He's using intimidation tactics... That's what the rich do in 3rd world countries.

He's alerting the police to go after them as a means to get them to retract their statement instead following the civil-legal means which is suing for defamation.

He knows in a defamation trial, the case would be blown open and garner attention which may lead to the judge ordering a DNA test.

Notice the pattern... None of them sue the poor/lower class they scare them.
That's what we see in authoritarianism.

Cc: raumdeuter

raumdeuter:
Since Obi chose to attack and react to everything like concentrated acid



Tinubu merged his ACN with CPC to form APC. Today there is nothing like ACN anymore

Unlike Obi who abandoned APGA to PDP to LP all 3 parties are still in existence today

You're wrong on this one.

Nigerians are used to asslicking and being sycophants for the affluent and powerful... Which is bad.

Obi is in the opposition so he's doing a modest job acting as a check and balance as it's meant to be in a democracy.

Political prostitution (carpetbagging) is the norm in Africa especially Nigeria so Obi isn't the first but can he be the last?

Obi shouldn't be attacked for not being supportive of the government after a brutally contested race with all the shenanigans and brouhaha therein. The country has been in bad shape even more than the ruins Buhari left.

Tinubu should appeal and bring together those who didn't vote for him and not further ostracize them.

Good governance and effectiveness should cap it all.

raumdeuter:
Laurene
Florida abortion law, won't this put a safe red state into play?

Not really.
Florida has nearly 1 million more registered Republicans and they'll be out-voting the Dems by 2:1...Dems have to get 15 to 20 percent of Repubs to vote for Biden in that 2:1 advantage in order to put it in play and we all know it's not gonna be possible. Yes significant amount of Rs would vote for the proposal but it won't hurt Trump or Rick Scott because they'll split their ballot to vote for them.

Trump is facing Biden and not some popular or charismatic democrat and Trump is more moderate on abortion than Haley and DeSantis (he spoke out against the 6 weeks law while supporting 15 weeks ban).

Democrats would be coping. No house seat or legislative seat is competitive. Yes Dems would try to galvanise their base to vote but the problem is their base is shrinking in Florida.
It'd have much effect in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania...Not that it necessarily helps Biden much there too. Biden's biggest dark huddle this fall would be his "weakness and 3rd partiers".

It'll just be like 2004 when same sex marriage ban was on ballot in states like Michigan, Ohio PA, Wisconsin etc. Bush thought he'd capitalize on the unpopularity of same sex marriage then to win Michigan and PA.

It may fail though because it needs 60 percent to pass in Florida (I think). If it's 50% threshold then it likely passes. High turnout of low propensity voters that support Trump may hinder it from passing.
Kansas measure got 59 percent and Ohio got 57 percent.

Florida is gone for the democrats... Roe v Wade in 2022 didn't impact in Florida at all. The state would move more to the R federally this cycle.
Trump would be beating Biden by at least 1.25 million votes (approx. 9 to 11 percent).

IamGreen1:
The last statement isn't necessary

was a typo... Not not now

shortgun:

I rest my case

He proves your point.

ignis:
Tinubu is working.

President of the most populous black nation of the world is sponsoring a supporter's medical trip to overseas... Of course he's truly working.

IamGreen1:
Heal old man

He has a point.
He should be president for all and not his supporters only.

basilico:
I have a story. I will validate it when I get receipts.

Bill Barr prevented investigations of electoral fraud in 2020 to after he received credible proof of malpractices in Detroit and elsewhere. In Michigan? he called an investigator and ordered him to drop his investigation.
After 4 or 9 days he stated there was no proof of blatant fraud. That was a lie.
Trump wanted to replace him. A WH Counsel started rumors that they would all resign if Trump fired Barr and appointed someone else who was ready to investigate joe Biden"s theft.
Trump was surrounded by snakes.

I always thought Michigan was shady especially John James' senate election.
I really hope Trump campaign would have a strategic ground game to battle these shenanigans because Dems would keep finding votes from Detroit until they're satisfied.
They should sue to limit VBM... Any undated ballot, ballots not submitted before poll closing should not be counted.
Or
He wins by up to 50 thousand or more... So insurmountable.

Ben Carson would be good for Veep!
No to Tim Scott or Rubio.

I think he chooses a someone out of the box probably a woman.

God1000:
A country founded on christian values shouldn't be doing this but Oyibo way of life is different from black man

Hypocrite like you. Condemn Biden, no.
This is literally what Democrats support.
I wonder how you can be a devout Christian and support Democrat.

raumdeuter:
Talking about Joe Lieberman
News of his death just filtered in

Yeah... I mean his kinda boomer voters makes up Kennedy's base.

RIP to him.

raumdeuter:
You sound very well grounded in these local elections kudos

You know for the presidential elections the battle will be in 5 states Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan Arizona and Wisconsin. If I want to really expand I will push to 8 by adding Minnesota and Ohio (both are more predictable than the other 5)

I was thinking if RFK mission was to torpedo Bidens chances or help Trump the thing he could have done was pick a local popular guy from one the the first 5states. A local boy like Ventura can steal a lot of Biden votes in Minnesota, or Aaron Rodgers can steal a lot of Biden votes in Wisconsin

Picking Shanahan means he wont likely do much harm on the national level besides scraping a few thousand votes here and there but not enough to make any real damage to the final result

I see 3 toss up Senate seats (Montana Ohio Arizona ranked from most likely to least likely)

Montana Tester vs Sheehy. Given that Trump is on the ballot same day in a reliably red state I say Republican flip this

Ohio I will say it leans Republican too but I am not as certain as Montana

Arizona - I was hoping that Sinema would run as an independent, but given that she is not running, this race favors Democrat Gallego the advantage over Kari Lake as Sinema would not be taking votes away

Pennsylvania - This is an example of where I have the beef with Trump for interfering with the GOP nomination in 2022 by bringing and propping up Dr Oz who was from New Jersey vs McCormick a reliable Republican. I believe if McCormick has run vs Fetterman he would have flipped the seat given Fettermans struggles and health issues but Dr Oz was just not it and cost the party bigly. The chance to take PA senate seat might have gone with the Trumps Dr Oz gamble

I think the GOP did a better job at recruiting this cycle than in 2022. Getting Larry Hogan in MD into the race was brilliant, even if he doesnt win, he forces the Democrats to divert money into this race instead of it being a Blue walk over, Also getting McCormick into Pennsylvania was a good move though 2yrs late IMO

They should have convinced Sununu to run for the NH seat in 2022 to unseat Maggie Hassan instead of Bolduc who lost feebly

Its left to be seen how the state votes in Presidency given they are at the forefront of the immigration like Texas NM and Cali

- Michigan I dont think Trump wins Michigan. He lost by 150K votes there in 2020. I dont think 150k people have changed their minds nor 100k flipped over. I know there is a lot of noise about Moslem votes but I dont see them voting for Trump either, while by election day many will hold their nose and vote Biden

The states Trump has a chance of flipping will be those he lost marginally, Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin. Flipping these 3 wont be enough to get Trump the win which is why I think Biden still wins the election

Unless something massive happens between now and Nov that makes Trump wins Michigan Nevada Wisc and Pennsylvania. I think its still Bidens to lose

Nicole Shanahan definitely helps Trump... She's a progressive. The ticket would be considered too liberal for right wingers and palatable for leftists.
Aaron on the ticket with RFK jnr would have been considered too right winged... Remember Rodgers was attacked as a conspiracy theorist (due to the Sandy Hook saga) when he rumored to be the running mate.
Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is exactly what Trump needs. Liberals that don't like Biden would vote the ticket.
Remember Gary Johnson got about 2 to 3 percent in swing states enough to change the outcome. Johnson was even a former republican governor of New Mexico.
Shanahan has money and would convince a chunk of young liberals to vote for the ticket while Kennedy convinces a chunk of Boomer Dems to vote for them too.

Tester is much more stronger than Brown and also has higher approval ratings. Montana is a very small and rural state and less polarized too compared to Ohio.
IMO, both candidates lose this year for sure.

Arizona is gonna be a long shot for Kari Lake but we'll see what happens. If Trump wins by 2 or 3 points and over 50 percent then she wins by 1 point.
Gallego ain't no Sinema or Mark Kelly and he's even worse than Hobbs. He's a progressive... He'll have a far left voting record.

Truth is Mccormick wouldn't have won too...Oz lost by 5 but He'd lose by 3 or 4. No one would have overcame that amount of mail-in votes. He would have lost to Fetterman and will still lose to Casey.

Hogan would lose by 10 to 15 instead of the usual 30. And that's worth funding by the GOP?
So you'd rather the GOPe fund Mccormick, Hogan and Hovde instead of Lake that lost by less than 1 point or Bernie Moreno that stands a greater chance of winning?

Trump lost PA by 1 point and you think he win it now?
I think you're just regurgitating establishment talking points of blaming Trump for 2022 losses. You're also thinking that's gonna reflect 2024.
Those candidates lost on their own accord and abortion too, not Trump. He only endorsed a candidate just others do.

I've explained Trump could win cos of Biden's unpopularity and strong 3rd party candidates.
RFK jnr would get 6 to 9 percent nationally...
5 to 6 percent in Michigan,
4 percent in Arizona
3 percent in PA
4 in Wisconsin
5 on Georgia
9 to 12 percent in New Hampshire
7 in Maine
6 in Utah
6 in Minnesota
>Bookmark this and come later.

Kennedy would get the highest number of votes since Ross Perot.
We still have stein and West... Biden is fighting for his life. You can take it to the bank.

Trump endorsed Glenn Youngkin and he also won but no one gave him such credit (not saying he wholly won because of Trump) but he wasn't a never Trumper and he united Trump factions and others but promising to pass laws and audit voting machines to curtail fraud.

Roe v Wade made Republicans underperform 2022 and not Trump. EOD!

ijebosb:
Kennedy being a raging liberal is right wing blather.
The themes in this post are 'a lot'.
Are you planning to vote for Trump in 24?

Check Kennedy's previous posts and positions, he's a full blown liberal... He's only kinda moderating cos of election.
He's running as an independent today because of how DNC treated him... If his candidacy jeopardizes Biden... Then it's a big L to DNC.

I'll watch who Trump is picking for Veep before I make my decision. I'll support a Trump/Gabbard, Trump/Stefanik or Trump Noem ticket.
I don't mind Ben Carson or Tim Scott as VP.

But I want a woman as VP not because of DEI or sentiments but I just like the aforementioned peeps.