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“And at the end of the day, Nigerians will be blaming INEC. If you ask me now, I will say we have no position yet on how to go about any run-off.”

Isn't there a country that has had similar scenario and overcame? Just ask them how they did it.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is in a fix about a possible run-off in the presidential election between the two leading candidates, General Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan.
The 2010 Electoral Act (as amended) stipulates the organisation of a run-off within seven days of a presidential election, if there is no outright winner at the first ballot.

Sources at INEC now say seven days are too short to prepare for a run-off in respect of the presidential or governorship election.

There is already a proposal to amend that section of the Electoral Act at the National Assembly since 2012.
Investigation showed that INEC is in a fix over possible governorship and presidential run-offs, especially between President Goodluck Jonathan (PDP) and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(APC).

The timetable for the 2015 poll published by the Secretary to INEC, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, on January 4, 2014 included a caveat for run-off.

It said: “Note: Run-off election to the Office of President or Governor of a state (if any) will be held within seven days after the announcement of the result of the election in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria(FRN).”
Another key official of INEC said: “The more the process becomes credible, the likelihood of a presidential run-off. But INEC management is in a fix on how to go about the presidential run-off, if it becomes necessary for the nation to go through it in 2015.

“The seven-day gap between when the presidential election will hold and the run-off is not feasible for us to print ballot papers, result sheets and distribute the sensitive election materials nationwide.

“In 2011, we did anticipatory printing of ballot papers for presidential run-off, but some people/groups wrote petitions against INEC. They said we printed run-off
ballot papers ahead because we wanted to rig the elections.

“They also accused INEC of wasting taxpayers’ money on run-off ballot papers when the poll did not hold. Some of our officials were taken to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), queried and subjected to unnecessary interrogation.
“With this nasty experience, INEC will not want to print presidential run-off ballot papers in advance again. It has learnt its lessons in a hard way.

“But in 2012, we made a proposal to the National Assembly for the amendment of the seven-day clause in the Electoral Act for more days to prepare for any run-off.

“As I speak with you, the National Assembly is yet to effect the amendment. This kind of lapse can lead to more electoral challenges in 2015.
“And at the end of the day, Nigerians will be blaming INEC. If you ask me now, I will say we have no position yet on how to go about any run-off.”
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http://thenationonlineng.net/new/inec-cant-cope-jonathan-buhari-go-run-off-2/

egift:
At what point did you realize and got convinced that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will succeed in rallying majority of Nigerians for Change.

Although I had always hope for a positive Change in Nigeria - but the very day the APC refused to forfeit their acronym to some PDP sponsored dubious new party registration with the same abbreviation. That was the day I agreed that those heading the APC project understand the seriousness it deserved. Since then it has been from One victory to Another.

When they start complaining and mudslinging, especially after the primaries.

The Difference
by Vernon Howard
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1. You are as stubborn as a mule, but I am loyal to my noble beliefs.
2. You are a blabbermouth, but I am endlessly generous in contributing my wisdom to others.
3. You are pushy, but I take constructive initiative.
4. You are a shameless glutton, but I am a daring explorer in the world of food and drink.
5. You have cunning greed, but I have admirable ambition.
6. You express childish anger, but I firmly denounce all forms of injustice.
7. You are rude, but I am not afraid to say what I think.
8. You indulge in petty gossip, but I discuss other people in order to sympathize and help them.
9. You are lazy, but I possess relaxed patience.
10. You think the world owes you a living, but I wish only my rightful rewards so richly deserved.
11. You have an evil lust for power, but I have a natural talent for social leadership.
12. You nervously run from one foolishness to another, but I happily pursue many meaningful activities.

He's more concerned with the worth of the Naira in his pocket than who's the CBN governor.

Chineduorizu:
minister for toilet affairs














jona till Nigeria become world power

Issue-based campaign - Tandroids style.

Minister of Foreign Affairs.

SeverusSnape:
Ha!...very very well, in fact, I'm munching on some chicken as I'm typing this.

Then you're a PDP man. You don't want to participate in killing the fowl but is ever ready to be on the table.

IGBOSON1:
^^^Listen Bros!.....There's as much difference between PDP and APC as there is between Twiddledum and Twiddledee!

The difference is'dum' and 'dee.' But you sef is a PDP man! So, you'll want to make the less of it.

igbeke:
That is really pathetic of you.
Did u go to school at all? what is your highest qualification?
You need to be formally educated before you can preside over a country last like Nigeria.
To all the "Buharistarians": You are in for the most untamed shock of your lives.
I learnt Osinbajo is busy canvassing for acceptabilty at The Palms, Ikoyi.
Doesn't he have an adviser to inform him that those actually doing the voting are not in VGC, Lekki and Banana but Mush in, Oshodi, Okokomaiko, Badagry, etc
Tell him those guys in these areas are expecting to see him and his camera crew.

He was in a bus the other day. Everywhere should be touched.

gebest:
his point is that pdp are the boko haram.

Honestly, I don't know what you make of it. But somebody seems to make a point that this is an old news. The OP is just out to cause confusion. Maybe it's the Tanists' campaign strategy. Wouldn't have bat an eyelid if he had titled it: 'How to Easily Cause Confusion and Win Elections - Tandroids Style!'

gebest:
he is o my brother

But then, what's his point?

But is this not a PDP man?

slimghost:
Let me ask, how corrupt is Jonathan?

Yes I want change! But an unintelligent man like Buhari backed by deeply corrupt individuals like Tinubu and co is NOT that change!!!!!!
A word is enough for the wise!

You know Buhari is 'unintelligent', but you don't know whether Jonathan is corrupt. What more do you want us to say?

Lies and clichés are now what you call BOMBSHELL.

idumuose:
Keep dreaming bro,it's good for you.How can i soften my stance on a religious, tribal bigot and God forsaken person like Buhari.

Don't interrupt my yuletide pls!

Gej until 2019

You're on the way to Damascus, and like Paul who persecuted early Christians you will make a good advocate when you finally see the light. Don't worry. It's a process, and will come to pass.

Beehshorp:
In other words it means women lack value and the post of first lady is valueless and just ceremonial.

Buhari u won't win so stop planning thrash

Did he say that?

easrael:
Osibanjo does these because he's a NOBODY.......

Can Mr Seun put a "dislike" button!

It's because we're always welcoming decampees everyday. Have you not noticed how even the most diehard of PDP supporters (e.g. tit, idumuose, etc) are softening their stance on Buhari. Reality is beginning to stare them in the face.
#SaiBuhari

hairyanus = Imam Sadiq

See his name – hairyanus
hairyanus = Imam Sadiq

davo90tico:
chai welcome to the nairaland award show
the nominees for most popular individual r
1. buhari
2.buhari
and three

























3.buhari
and the winner is...... #drum roll
BUHARI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buhari: I want to thank nairaland for losing sleep concerning my educational achievement keep on am at home dancing shoki over the fact that am more popular than tonto dikeh and I have never acted a single movie all the same thank u all and merry christmas

Lolz

Ride on my VP. We love your ways.

naija2dabone:
Great. Built by IBB. Post a picture of Buhari's road project constructed or any project for that matter either as president, PTF chairman, Petroleum minister or governor.

Waiting, pls dont be long

Do you judge development by building roads only? You equated development to reconstruction of roads (not even building new ones) and I showed you if you tout those as development what would those who built world-class projects say.

naija2dabone:
Exactly the type of lies and propaganda I talked about. See pictures

https://www.nairaland.com/1532607/lagos-ibadan-expressway-ongoing-construction-pictures

This is Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. What would those who did this say?

chamboy:
Say Amen to this Prayer

Amen!!!

SeverusSnape:
Same with me, I've never killed a fowl, I can't even stay there and see it being done, I can't stand the sight.

But can you eat a fowl?

naija2dabone:
Rail, Power privatization, SURE-P, YOUwin, 35% affirmative action, Constitutional conference, Almajiri Schools, E-Wallet in agriculture, Laos-Ibadan expressway, Benin-Ore road, Kano-maiduri roads, airports, 2nd Niger bridge, ......I could go on and on all day

Laos - Ibadan road indeed! This your road must be in Asia. Or, pls tell me: Does this road connect to Ibadan through the Indian Ocean.

badex11:
In other news
Dear all, pls kindly vote for my baby in the ongoing cussons baby competition by liking her picture. Her name is Deborah Anjolaoluwa O. She is on my dp.
www.cussonsbabymoments.com

She is still far behind and voting ends in 5days.
Thank you my people for your support

I tried to, but it's like the voting is open to only those with FB account.

deletrue:
About 0900 hours today, I took a walk across to a compound opposite mine to say happy christmas to some young men who are good people. They are great people. Always greeting and respectful young people.
I met a young man and his young wife standing with a christmas bird, arguing and appealling to each to kill the bird. The most surprissing thing is that the husband is telling the wife to kill the bird. I burst into seroius laughter and ask the young man to go to a corner where there are flowers and ask him to dig the ground. I took knife and ask him to hold firmly the head of the bird so that I can cut the neck. The young man refused that he can neither hold nor kill the bird. I have to, at that point, do the killing alone.
My question here is how come that the young men of these days are so scared. What has taken away the man in them? Could this be as a result of living in the township for long time? Maybe tradition abi culture?
About three month ago, I was driving along a close in Warri and saw two young men standing in front of the door. I saw in them that something was happening. I parked, went straight to them and asked what is the matter? They told me that thier house has been vandalised and that those who did it are likely to be inside the house. That was about 11:00 hours. I told them that there is nobody there. I took the led and behold, the entire house was pulled down. Shoes, name it are all removed. I told them to report to the police and I left.
Every man, I mean, once you a man, you are a special creature and is expected to do those things that shows that you are man.
So what has happened?

Just like Kenny Rogers' "Coward of the County." In the end, Rogers admonished: "Sometimes you gotta fight to be a man."
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Chief, don't worry. It won't take long before everything is taken away from them; even their girlfriends and wives!
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But my prayer is: May our country never be handed to these types. They'll just handover everything to foreigners.