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Osinbajo is a man I believe will make a good president, if for once Nigerians can shun the temptation of moneybags, tribalism and religious intolerance politics. Thanks

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NaijaCowFarm:
With APC convention now over and Buhari picking Adamu as the Chairman of APC, the next big thing is the presidential candidate.

Feelers with the corridors of power and the new APC leadership are in favour of a consensus arrangement. In fact, Buhari himself has promised to campaign for the consensus candidate in the North to ensure he hands over to his favoured candidate.

The question on the lips of everyone is "who is Buhari's candidate?"

In attempting to answer this question, two or three points are critical. First off APC has been making every effort to wean itself off the toga of "an Islamic Party. Much as it has tried, it is still seen as such in much of Southern Nigeria, Hence, with Adamu, a Muslim, anointed and elected as Chairman, the next APC presidential candidate is obviously going to be a Christian from the South. Many would recall that the interim chairman of APC, Alh Bisi Akande, a Muslim could not be elected because a Muslim president, Muhammadu Buhari, a Muslim was the candidate. The scenario would have been different if Senator George Akume, a Christian was elected.

This effectively makes Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's presidential ambition fall off the platform. It is FACT of life that come 2023, the Jagaban SHALL NOT be flying the APC ticket. Tinubu himself already knows this, hence his proxies have been romancing with the SDP, I hope they do well in Ekiti anyway!

My second point bothers on the type of person or political stance of Buhari's choice. It could be recalled that the president rejected the first electoral bill on two grounds, first because it included Direct Primaries for all political parties, and secondly because it did not provide for a consensus candidate. Upon amendment by NASS, Buhari again pointed out the insertion of section 84 (12). The latter disqualified political appointees from becoming delegates while still in office. The presidency sort to have this removed, even with a meeting and pledge by NASS leadership that the President should proceed to assent to the bill, after which NASS could amend it. the latter was however rebuffed by NASS.
Then, a High Court in Umuahia declared Section 84 (12) as invalid, null and void. The matter which neither NASS, who agreed to appeal nor any one has done, at least not to my knowledge.

Now, the above actions by the president and his body language clearly point to one thing. That is that Buhari's choice is NOT an elected person, neither is he a person that Section 84 (12) of the electoral act does not affect. basis above, none of the following presidential aspirants, who were elected were favoured by Buhari, namely Yemi Osinbajo, Yahaya Bello, Fayemi Kayode, Orji Kalu and David Umahi. Also, this technically knocks off Goodluck Jonathan, as he was neither appointed nor elected, but taunted as likely successor to Buhari.

Hence, it is safe to say that Buhari's favourite is likely to be either Rotimi Amaechi or Godwin Emefiele. Or possible Ogbonnaya Onu or Chris Ngige, both of who though being rumoured as having presidential interest, have generally been mute on the matter.

In conclusion, Buhari's preferred candidate is ROTIMI AMAECHI, with a fallback option on Mr Godwin Emefiele. Again my reasons are these. Since becoming president, Buhari has been accused of marginalizing the Igbos. Buhari himself did not make matters fair when he described the Igbos as 5% vote and lately as a dot in the circle. He has been trying to prove that he does not really hate the Igbos. However, the Hausa-Fulani do not trust that a core Igbo president would not dismember Nigeria. Hence, a minority Igbo became an option. Here it is. If Amaechi becomes the president, he would rather that Nigeria remains indivisible, because in a Biafra nation, his dialectical tribe, the Etches, though Igbos, would never have a say in Biafra. The same is applicable to Godwin Emefiele, who thought Delta Igbo, his dialectical tribe, Ikas would never have a say in a Biafra nation. So, choosing either Rotimi Amaechi or Godwin Emefiele would achieve three things. One, douse the agitation of marginalization by the Igbos (just like Obj was used to calm the Yorubas for Abiola killing), secondly, elect an Ibo man who would eternally be grateful to the North for his election, and thirdly have in Aso Rock an Iboman who would defend the indivisibility of Nigeria.

Forget this your long episode, section 84 that you talked about it wasn't because of Amaechi or any other southerner buhari didn't want it because of malami,is a known fact that he has eyes for kebbi governorship election, so stop the craps, apc will only fail if they don't choose their candidate from sw who has 5 current governors, are you serious at all?

Mrsegz:
As the 2023 election approach, our options for president are increasingly becoming clearer.
From the below options who is your choice:

1. Tinubu (Competent, Visionary, Fantastically/superbly Corrupt and Bad Health)

2. Atiku (Very Competent, Visionary, Very Very Corrupt, Good Health)

3. Osinbajo (Seemingly Competent, Visionary capacity not clear, NOT Corrupt, Good Health, might be a Puppet)

Who do you choose if these 3 were all we have.

The third one is better, corruption is the foundation of all our problems in naija.

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The last governor lagos had was fashola, imagine akwa ibom that is not richer than lagos constructing 29 kilometers of road at a stretch, and Sanwo olu, maximum is always 6km and the eleko that he is constructing now is less than 19km, and taking alot of time to finish, not to talk of ikorodu roads, Lagos gdp is bigger than that of many European capitals, but lagos is lacking behind, I am not an hypocrite, let's call a spade a spade, sanwo olu is a disaster.

seunmsg:
Saw the VP for the first time yesterday at the convocation ground. He came in very early and waited till the end of the program. A very punctual, humble, down to earth and responsible man. He will make a very good president.

Yes you are right, he is so humble together with his wife, you can't know that woman is from a wealthy home and now married to the second citizen of the country.

olusam4:
Loan ke?

Yeah loan! What do you expect after france as a key member of EU has given Ukraine large sum of money for free already? This loan is just to help further.

Siwel25:
Lolz. Everyone knows how Abiodun became the Governor and everyone knows who owns the structure. I wonder why some of you just keep having wishful thinking. Some clowns are still mentioning Amaechi who has denied having any interest. Has Prof even declared any intention? Yet, many of you are pushing him to go against those who called him to eat. What kind of friends would people like you be? Cos I am sure loyalty and heart of being grateful is far from those who want Osinbajo to go toe to toe with Tinubu.

At the end of the day, una go dey alright. Hasn't Amaechi disappointed you all? Wait for the next one..

I have added several times on this forum, I don't comment base on sentiments or emotions, I have never campaigned for Amaechi, the only person I am canvassing for is osinbajo, and I have been consistent on it, back to your assumption, maybe I will not bother to reply people like you again, I have said it several times, that if osinbajo has any aspiration to become the president, he has the right as a matter of fact he has the right if first refusal, that is the practise all over the world, most of you guys need exposure I swear! Imagine you said, he brought osinbajo to eat does that mean the seat of presidency is chop and chop? No one is denying the fact that osinbajo climbed on political platform of asiwaju to rise, but don't forget asiwaju too climbed on some people political platform too to be where he is today, and there is a say I always tell people like you anytime you ask me the question of someone betraying another person my answer is always, if I find you a job in a company does that mean you can't aspire to be the director of the company if you have the capacity? My brother make una leave all these sentiments aside and face reality. Thanks

LegendHero:
Lol see grown men wasting time discussing about Amaechi.

By the way, Igboid made a perfect point. Under no circumstances should someone be allowed to be nominated as an Igbo candidate when they are not from the geopolitical zone of the SE. It is not only an insult but an affront on the dignity of the SE people.

Back to Amaechi, I think there are too much comedian commentators online. They have been parroting Amaechi, Emefiele, Jonathan, and etc lol and you but wonder what is driving their sense.

There is only one person Buhari can use against Asiwaju, and that man is Osinbajo. He is the only one Buhari can nominate that will not cause too much implosion in APC and eventually in the general election.

Correct! If the power that be wants osinbajo, they know he will as well need asiwaju, I'm sure they will involve yoruba leaders and close people to asiwaju to convince him people like baba akande, osoba etc, but for buhari to endorse someone outside the sw it will be very difficult because the party will loose the biggest region with apc support in the South and no reasonable party want to leave certainty for uncertainty by choosing a candidate from ss or se.

Siwel25:
Obasanjo who cannot decide elections in his Owu kingdom? Osinbajo is not stupid and Dapo Abiodun is a Jagaban Man to the core. Stop building castles in the air!

My brother don't be too boastful, I can assure you abiodun is for the VP, moreover Obasanjo influence is not limited to owu only, even apc consulted him prior to 2015. Thanks

Noblechykk:
In that case, you had no knowledge of what transpired; Amechi marched Atiku dollar to dollar, naira to naira. I am giving you first hand information because my uncle was a delegate. However, you are free to believe what you want

You have answered your own question, you said Amaechi marched atiku in dollar to dollar, but have you forgotten Amaechi is an adult, so he is free to do whatever he pleases, but we are talking of buhari here,he is not used to that type of politics,it was shown on national TV when he said he did not have the dollars to doll out. Thanks

oilPUSSY:
https://dailypost.ng/2022/03/27/2023-presidency-amaechi-gets-extra-security-amid-rumour-of-buharis-endorsement/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1648361841

What kind of journalism and reporting is this!
Amaechi is the chosen by buhari and also it is reported that if Amaechi inform the president he will be happy, its so obvious this is a bought advertisement, na waoo.

Noblechykk:
Buhari is against what? Are you kidding me? Money bag politics made Buhari president. So what exactly is he against?

You are wrong, it was atiku that tried to buy the delegates in 2014 primaries, that was why they brought the convention to lagos, I will not lie to you it was Buhari goodwill and tinubu warchest that saved the day for buhari, even buhari adress to the delegates was that he had no dollars to give them but they should vote their conscience.

osinbanjoisaliar:
https://dailypost.ng/2022/03/27/2023-dont-give-apc-tickets-to-highest-bidders-buhari-warns-party-leaders/

I am sure buhari will make it difficult for presidential aspirants to buy their way in, because he is always against money bag politics and to be sincere moneybags politics to delegates is a NO NO if we want to develop as a nation.

Bluntemperor:
Looking at VP Osinbajo,you can see a man of strong characters,except you want to blame him for his master's non-performance. For you to be successfully do that you need to change the Constitution and impress it on the Populace what are the duties of VP as ensrined in the Constitution.
President Buhari should be proud of an able,amiable VP throughout his tenure,not those that struggles and ready to highjack the table both in present and while absent for any reason.Such a candidate is always the best saleable and gives you the confidence of continuity in govt.
I which them the best!

You are right

rippa:
Are u sure u are in Nigeria?
Nigerians have never had it worst. The past 7years have been the worst years of this country. What is achievement when there is no food, no light, no shelter. During the time of PDP will still enjoyed all these basic amenities. Osinbajo may do better but he should not use consolidation to campaign

Eeya I can understand your point, but Rome was not built in a day, even in Western world people still complain against their governments, dont loose hope, it can't get worse, we will all smile at the end. Peace

murmee:
Bovis, go and do a census of people living in the area Osinbajo lives in Lagos. Majority of the people in that area are not Yorubas and they are so full of hatred and tribalism that they will never vote for a Yoruba person!

100pecent correct, even tinubu cannot win in the area osinbajo polling booth was at lekki ikoyi axis l, but thank God he has moved his constituency to ikenne his home town in ogun state, let's see who will defeat him there.

TheNiceGuy:
Truth is those who're spearheading Oshinbajo Presidency are mainly core Buhari supporters not even Yorubas or Oshinbajo himself.

They're doing so to taunt Tinubu.

Though Oshinbajo want it but doesn't and will never go against his benefactor.

In the long run, they'll que behind Tinubu

Buhari's niece is the coordinator of osinbajo suppport group in katsina state. Just watch out!

rippa:
So we should consolidate poverty, insecurity, employment, high inflation rates....what are u really gonna consolidate

The achievements of buhari osinbajo in the last 7 years is far better than that of pdp of 16 years, that is the reason I have hope that another 8 years of consolidation and continuity we will all get there, though things might not be perfect for now but I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks

Ebunoluwa2020:
Despite the fact that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has not declared his intention to run for the post of president in 2023, his support groups have taken over the venue of the ongoing National Convention of the All Progressives Congress.

They were seen in several groups carrying banners canvassing for public support for the vice president to succeed President Muhamnadu Buhari.

His posters were visible across the venue and outside.

The streets leading to the Eagles Square venue of the convention were also taken over by his support groups who waved his banner and sang his praises.

https://thewhistler.ng/2023-presidency-osinbajos-support-groups-take-over-apc-national-convention/amp/

This guy has not yet declared, what will happen if he declares, you guys should join the train now before it is too late. CONSOLIDATION 2023!

famology:
You obviously don't get it. Tinubu has been the one picking the chairmen as the arrow head of the Acn bloc because the presidency was in the hands of the cpc bloc led by Buhari.

This time around since Buhari is done for the cpc bloc, it's now the turn of the Acn bloc to produce the president why Buhari cpc bloc will choose the national chairman.

Just yesterday night Buhari made it clear again to stakeholders that the Acn bloc should be left to bring their presidential candidate for the party. That's the game! Simple!

Yeah, but the question is, who in acn? I will not argue with you again, let's cross our fingers, it's interesting time ahead, you have made up your mind and honestly you have right for your opinion and believe! so do i, let's wait and see. Thanks

famology:
This is where most of you get it wrong. Buhari has not done anything new today. Just like he said, the APC chairman has always been by consensus and that's what just happened. It's a totally different game from the presidential primary. Anybody who has interest should join the race and meet others in the field. Simple!

Even this consensus wasn't easy for Buhari this time around. It's a pointer!
By the way I think I should not even be talking about an Osinbajo who has not declared he's contesting. It's just a waste of energy. Whenever he chooses to come out of his cocoon we'll talk about him. For now he's not in the race.

Tinubu has always been influential in who becomes the party chairman since the formation of apc, that was why he controlled the machinery of the party, he lost 50 percent of that influence when oshiomole was removed but unfortunately he is going to loose about 90percent of party machinery today, I am not a novice in political history, anyone that controlles the machinery of the party controlles who gets positions.As for osinbajo, dont worry he will surely declare, he has not even declared look at the euphoria over, this guy is not spending any money but see the love! I am contributing my time money towards this and so many people of like minds are doing same for him, I will not say anything against asiwaju because I don't want to de market him, but he should trow his support for osinbajo now before it is too late, I can bet you, buhari will not let tinubu get the ticket, that's the fact and you are not yoruba more than myself. Thanks

famology:
He'll not, save this please.

If he dares he'll be flogged mercilessly in the APC presidential primary. He can't be in Aso villa for 16yrs. He's no match for Tinubu. He's got no structure within the APC.

Like I said, I don't analyse with sentiment, what is structure? The governors are the heads of structures in their respective states, the same way they had no choice when buhari endorsed adamu, that is the way it will be on the presidential, dont let me lie to you, buhari holds the party machinery from today,buhari might not be able to influence who wins the general election but he will decide the flagbearer of apc. Thanks

BlazinGlory40:
Who actually thought buhari endorsing adamu was fake news? Was it not people like you? Now you want to turn the table abi. Well done sir

I can see that you are not serious! what's my own with adamu, all along I knew buhari will not endorse anybody close to asiwaju tinubu, when I analyse politics I put sentiment and emotion aside, go through my posts, there is no place I said adamu was not endorsed by buhari, the only person I have emotion for is osinbajo, because I have seen him performed and I want the best for naija, I am not one of those that get 30k to post things online, I give God the glory I am comfortable, and I might decide not to come to naija again if things don't change, all what I am doing now, is because if my conviction on osinbajo, that he will make the country work again,i am a registered member of LREM here in france, and that is the party of macron, there are some attributes I look up to for me to be convinced on a politician, many of those attributes osinbajo possess them, I pray nigeria work again. Thank you

BlazinGlory40:
Were you there when buhari said so?

You are very funny, don't worry you will see with your own eyes, shebi it was rumour when we heard buhari anointed adamu but today is a reality, I don't have time for all these back and front arguments, I have been consistent on osinbajo, and it is getting clearer more and more, just watch out!

FreeStuffsNG:
HE Amaechi sounds polite and humble (completely unlike those promoting him here on nairaland who frequently insult others and make condescending uncouth comments like bigoted tribesmen, pdp naysayers, and notorious ipob terrorists and their supporters).

He is fully convinced that those pushing him forward have not made serious financial commitment to him enough for him to go for the contest.

It is as good as he is out of the equation and ready to support the party's flagbearer.

I foresee Asiwaju Tinubu reconciling him with Senator Magnus Abe so that APC Rivers state can be united and strong enough to defeat PDP in Rivers State.

All I want and pray for is politics without bitterness and bloodshed of lives.
As a believer,I trust in God that all these sudden political developments will end in praise to almighty God for giving this great nation a brilliant,visionary,patriotic, talented, competent, graceful yet humble, kind- hearted Asiwaju Tinubu Presidency.

On the mandate of Asiwaju Tinubu I stand.
Dear fellow patriotic Nigerian, please support Asiwaju Tinubu.
Thank you.

Take it to any bank and cash it, Osinbajo is the candidate, in fact he is the consesus candidate.

famology:
Tinubu will eventually be a consensus candidate from the way things are going. Even Osinbajo will not contest.
Las las na salty tears go full everywhere from the descendants of bitter leaf. Hahahaha...

They'll soon shift to Atiku officially. Hahahaha

Osinbajo will declare soon, in fact he is the consesus candidate, it will start manifesting from today. Watch out!

[quote author=BlazinGlory40 post=111386106]So up till this moment, people like you that claims to know politics don’t know that what amaechi made was a political statement? LDidn’t buhari deny endorsing adamu?[/quote
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It is the fact that buhari told the inner caucus and party elders that the presidency wil be going to acn bloc, so Amaechi is aware

Dapinski:
Osinbajo himself will never betray Tinubu. Proper Yoruba omoluabi, and I know Osinbjao is that, will never do that.

Tinubu gave Osinbajo everything. I mean every damn thing. Unless you are not proper Yoruba, tokan tokan, then I don't see the point in what you are asking Osinbajo to do.


Please, who was Osinbajo when Tinubu, almost singlehandedly, devised the merger of smaller Parties to form APC and create a force that deposed APC?

I follow progressive politics keenly, as a matter of personal interest, to know Tinubu warned many times, because of his struggle with the undemocratic Obasanjo and PDP, that Nigeria will never get rid of the worthless PDP unless smaller Parties joined forces to become a major political force.

Forget what Buhari is doing. He will not get away with it. He can win the battle but never the war because Nigeria faces serious existential challenges that will reset thinking of everyone very soon.

Osinbajo knows all this and, deep down, knows Tinubu is a great leader who is better placed to get the best out of everything and everyone needed to move all people of all regions of Nigeria forward.

Osinbajo is not one who will reject makinf personal sacrifices for the greater good of Nigeria and Nigerians.

To start with, I'm a yoruba man tonkan tonkan, but the way I think might be different, a little background of myself, I'm from ondo state, dual citizen, Franco nigerian. For the question about osinbajo betraying tinubu or that tinubu gave osinbajo, I think to me that is wrong assumption, he only gave him political platform, but don't forget some people gave tinubu the platform as well, what happened after is another story, I believe in what is right, osinbajo has the right of first refusal, moreover that you found me a job in a company doesn't me I should not aspire to be the director of the company as long as I have the support of board of trustees.

Siwel25:
How can a normal human being make such a statement with a straight face? The ACN structure is not with Tinubu? Looooolz. No, it is with your family head in the village. Bunch of Ignoramuses everywhere! So Ludicrous!

Stop your insult, try to behave civil when you in public space, I said after the convention today, the APC structure in sw will no longer be with tinubu.

cktheluckyman:
So only people of the SW can be president? Are you normal?

Osinbajo will contest, know this and know peace, the APC structure is no more with tinubu from today. The best thing for asiwaju is to support osinbajo be fire it becomes too late, for your own information I have no problem with asiwaju, but the odds are against him, I expected him to be smarter, even if eventually the ticket does not go to osinbajo which I doubt, it will be given to another South westerner but not tinubu.

Dapinski:
You guys are so hatefuly immature. If Buhari has conceded the Presidential ticket to ACN caucus of APC then the players are Tinubu, Osinbajo and Fayemi.

Tinubu is the strongest candidate most APC members, from every region of Nigeria, support because they know he will win to make APC Party and her members stronger as a unit and as individuals respectively.


Osinbajo needs Tinubu to win while Fayemi, the real weaking wih no goodwill from his peers, will blatantly be seen as an attempt by Buhari to keep power in the North via fielding a weak APC candidate PDP Atiku can defeat by 9am on election day.

Let us see how Buhari perform his miracle. This is a battle for the political soul and direction of Nigeria you people cannot understand because everything , for you immature folks, is about hate of others and the need to see them frustrated .


You are like kids in their own world who don't know how adults pay bills, feed them, clothe them and pay their school fees.

Yes you are right, if it zoned to acn caucus, maybe tinubu has a chance but I will not lie to you the chance is so slim, considering the fact buhari rejected Muslim Muslim ticket in 2015 and also, buhari body language does not support asiwaju aspiration unless you just want to sentimental, can't you see the way buhari has been exposing osinbajo internationally, that should tell you something,the odds favour osinbajo more than anyone else in sw, and from today at the convention, it will start manifesting, just watch out!

ChoCho54:
I'm marking no foolish post, I'd rather pick beans. Mtcheww.

That's your problem then and stop quoting me. Thanks