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oluspencer:...why do we have to be grateful? What is the primary function of a governor?? I don't get ur point...is lagos a country in Nigeria? |
Ymodulus:foolishness you call it? When we played the "wise" politics of voting for obasanjo,where did it lead us?? When we voted for shagari,where did it lead us? FYI having a political position only fills the pocket of the occupant and not the region.......hope you haven't forgotten that this is Nigerian politics and no matter how you decide to lick ar..se,the interest of the North would never be negotiated for nobody......e.g the SS during the confab wanted their % to be increased and we know how the North fought against it......what are the demand of the igbos if I may ask you? YoÙ continually insult our intelligence claiming you have our best interest @ heart but we all know they are all lies.....yes the igbos believe that they are better......its just a natural trait....its either you accept it or not......we never wanted to be in this forced union but innocent lives where shed because of oil in the Niger delta......you accuse of leaving our land to inconvenience you? Sorry, we travel a lot......igbos are everywhere,angola,ghana..togo,senegal,SA,benin.....e.t.c. When the SW and North through policies frustrated whatever effort the igbos had @ fresh air and development in their region u expect them not to look for alternatives?? I staÑd to be corrected.....tell me what development has the FG after the war bring to the SE?? Even with all the hope and aspiration of obasanjo in 1999,what project was done in the east? During the PTF what can you say buhari did for the SE?? The North has the best road network all because they think we are less than humans...."Infidels".....and they deserve more than us because we are a conquered people......my guy...if you are not igbo,u don't have a right to speak for us until u talk a walk in the shoes of the igbos.......and if you are an igbo person,Ýou need serious re-orientation...... |
PhockPhockMan:lol!! |
[quote author=fritiyo post=32304065][/quote]fatality.....lolz |
jnrbayano:they haven't paid for DSTV subscription...... |
bishopjoe02:amnesty for who and for what? Abeg oh!!! |
one mistake we make is that we don't learn from the past......1999,2003,2007,2011.......i am not a fan of buhari,but i know one thing and i stand to be quoted.......if he doesn't perform and Nigerians decided they cant continue with his regime which i doubt......because there is a reason fr him to be selected amongst all other candidates from the north........they would say that it you cannot perform wonders within 4 years in office.....and if we decide to vote him out which to the best of my knowledge is impossible,the north with their majority would use the strength of their "numbers" to keep him in office......but i don't want to be a dooms day prophet..... we are watching from the sidelines..... ![]() |
Few years ago, one of my student stood up in the middle of a lecture and asked, ‘Sir, who owns Nigeria?’ I was teaching a topic on colonialism and it could have been easy for me to answer, the British, but that would have been appropriate if only we were still under colonial rule. Its been decades since we exchanged the union jack for the green and white flag to enjoy self-government. The question though simple to a layman, is pregnant with meanings. First, this student having assessed the society he lives in, have come to question the principle of democracy, the mode of governance and the political power play in the process of winning election. He has come to doubt the overblown theory of self governance, independence and strength of an elected political office holder. He sees an illusion in democracy and as a world of make believe, where twisted public perception either true or falsereign supreme. He sees the people as a pawn, played and tossed by some power brokers towards a selfish end. Few days ago, Nigeria went to the poll in an election that saw the incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan losing the race for a return ticket to the opposition candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and in an unprecedented reaction that shocked the world, Mr. Jonathan conceded defeat saving Nigeria, West Africa and by extension the entire continent from going into flames. Celebrating Buhari's victory Celebrating Buhari’s victory With the emergence of General Buhari, the word on the street of Nigeria now is victory. The people seems to have found hope, placing upscale level of trust on the war veteran to make life better as soon as possible. Indeed, the masses have cause to rejoice. The government of President Jonathan haven’t had a direct bearing on the people onthe street. He has shown lackadaisical attitude to the safety of the people, especially those in the North East and only woke up from slumber at a rather time too late. His leadership ability also shows one who isn’t total in control of government, he shows traits ofindecisiveness, more than needed patience, making the electorates get bored of his government. But while the people continue to rejoice over what they termed ‘Our votes, counts’ it is imperative to state without holding back that the defeat of Goodluck Jonathan isn’t the victory of the electorates. Yes, the people voted for a man of their choice but the question of who/what made that man their choice remains unanswered. The need to have Mr. Jonathan out of Aso Rock became heightened on 31st August 2013 when seven Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party and the former Vice President walked out of the party’s convention, hence forming the ‘New PDP’. It should be noted that even though the opposition parties had already merged to form the All Progressive Congress (APC) the effect of an opposition party wasn’t so impactful until the NewPDP joined it. For those who understand a bit about Nigeria’s presidential power play, some of the key factors that determine the making or marring of any occupant of that position is his relationship with the ‘Five Pillars’ of Nigeria namely General Theophilus Danjuma, Ibrahim Babangida, Emir of Kano, Olusegun Obasanjo and the Oil Mafias. Unfortunately for President Jonathan, all these individuals stood against him. Some may argue that the records of General Buhari and his undoubted anti-corruption stand gave him the edge against the President but these individuals must ask themselves if these records were not in public domain when he contested and lost the election three times? The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for sixteen years has had the opportunity to govern the country not because it is well structured or so accepted but because the real owners of the country still controls the party. The moment these individuals lost their proxy grip, the party became a shadow of itself. Democracy is about public perception, it is the ability to sell yourself to the electorates and make them believe in your plans but that’s where it starts and ends. The ability of the people to understand, accept and believe in this messages resides exclusively with some set of individuals. The March 28, 2015 presidential election wasn’t won in polling booths and through ballot papers but at a round table meeting where the best of wine and foods were served. General Muhammadu Buhari may seem to represent the desire of the electorates but that can only be proven with decisions he makes within the first few months of his administration. This is a victory for democracy, it is a good step for politics but it isn’t a victory for the people per say but rather a change of garment for the ‘Five Pillars’. Adekoya Boladale, @adekoyabee, is a political scientist and scholar on good governance, a social commentator and consultant on political and intra governmental affairs. - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/buhari-this-is-not-the-peoples-victory-by-adekoya-boladale/#sthash.KwlctJvr.dpuf |
Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as misleading and unfounded reports that the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Mu has pledged to end insurgency in the country within two months. “The President-Elect is still waiting to be sworn in on May 29. After the ceremony, he would need time to study the security situation and plan strategically with the security chiefs as to the way forward. “Time is of essence here. Therefore, President Buhari didn’t and wouldn’t peg the decimation of terrorism within two months. “The General was unequivocal about cleansing Boko Haram from our land; he would do a good job of it by giving a final permanent push to rid Nigeria of unscrupulous elements,’’ the statement said. The statement recalled that in Buhari’s interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Cable News Network (CNN), he didn’t put a time-frame to when he would eliminate terrorism. “It would be unfair and mischievous for someone to ascribe to him what he hasn’t said,” the statement emphasised. (NAN) http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/buhari-didnt-promise-to-end-insurgency-in-two-months-apc/ ![]() |
rabimlomo:so a tape rigged fayose in? Sai buhari!! |
korel9:BORING!! |
May 29 marks the end of freedom of speech.......FR Mbaka the fulani herdman doesn't listen to advice oh! And he would put you in prison without any reason......Lolz .....just for the fun of it... |
Cultist..... |
Tinubu |
Islam A religion Of Peace........ |
sweetgala:please what are the concessions? |
D1ck:am sure all your life you have lived in the SW....if you need an education you should just say so.....I don't tolerate insults please.........ijaws are not igbos please.....face who you have to face and leave the igbos out of this....... |
PassingShot:so if Nigeria divided and we haveh nOrth south east and west,thÉ north would have onshore?? I doubt that..... |
D1ck:I have been reading the same comments over and over again but refused to comment but this one just broke the camels back...........how does an Ijaw militants statement relate to the igbos for heavens sake?? Its either you have a hatred for the igbos naturally and through this medium have the opportunity to tell us what's in your mind and that of your people or you are naïve........please open your the five senses God gave to you and face who directed a message to you....GEJ is not an igbo man |
First of all.....for those who think that if actually the militants decide to make do of their threats,that the army would level them.....it doesn't work that way......check the israeli war of independence 1948......read about the vietnam war which america lost......read about the war in iraq.......guerrilla warfare takes years to resolve....read about the tamil tigers......what we should understand is that the difference between boko and the ND militants is that one attacks human resources while the other the economic resources......Nigeria would be brought to its knees......the solution has to be diplomatic....I urge most of you here to stop all these inflammatory comments.....its enough that we are divided and tribal and religious intolerant......but to insult and make others feel they are not worth anything is degrading......you don't know who is reading our comments....you might be indirectly fuelling someones hate somewhere to commit crime....I doubt if asari actually said this....because I think the source is just a blog....untill I see it in any national daily,Its just mere speculations to me...... I DON'T THINK ASARI MADE THESE COMMENTS......PLEASE STOp LOOKING FOR TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE ABEG!! STOP CAUSING UNnECESSARY PANIC......... |
agjg:so he is now the president of the North and SW? Others should go to hell?? Mr Man....he was elected for Nigerians not for the SW or North......please reason like an adult |
Jwonder: |
omenka:we have never been united......stop being delusional... |
Stop Spreading Rumours...... |
This post is very unnecessary.....what do you stand to benefit from it? What's with the level of tribalism these days? |
negbenebor:LOL!! |
mumbasa:lolz....Guy calm down na before you tear a nerve.... |
Don't Believe The Hype.......One Of The Greatest Con Artist Of Our Time.......Second To Only Tinubu.........#ChangeCriminals# |
SomebodyLovesMe:your hypocrisy is exponential........so the yorubas voting for a hausa fulani and a YORUBA man isn't tribal? How do you reason?? Igbos voting for an Ijaw man and A hausa man is tribal? U need a head examination.......gosh..... |
Jarus:the point am trying to make is that you don't insult a whole tribe, and still expect them to take you seriously. An example was when fashola deported and his condescending attitude that affected the elections which I wanted Ngige back....still pissed...but the current gov is doing good so am okay.....one thing you should do is try and understand why people act the way they do.....you don't expect an igbo man to behave like a hausa or yoruba man.....that's why we are different......many of you act based on what you read and told....many of you haven't stepped your foot in an igbo land before.....let's stop all these funny talk....would divide us....unless if that's what you want.... |
Jarus:funny guy.....when you insult them,u still expect them to join you....I marvel @ the way people like you reason.....when I come here,all I see are insults hurled at the igbos......they are not wise,they are poor students of history,igbo this igbo that.......the same statements made by the hausas up North...an igbo man would never rule Nigeria......u just sit down in the comfort of your home type rubbish....:ow well do you know these people?? For your info, the northerners would only vote their own....... |
YoursGEJ:"Nigerians??". So the people who have been voting for GEJ are sudanese? Well if you are preparing to protest,remember there is something called stray bullets.....hope you don't receive an early call from the Lord.....there are better avenues to express your grievances...... |
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