₦airaland Forum

eduj:
dear op,their are merits to your brand of thought but,is it worth ;
1) four more years of fulani herdsmen attacks?
2)four more years of economic austerity and lies ?
3)four more years of an increasingly divided Nigeria?
4) four more years of selective justice ?
5) four more years of stagnation as the world around us changes?
Obviously,buhari is the man to beat come 2019,but I would vote someone I truly believe in-even though its glaring he would loss

I'm glad you are choosing to vote who you believe can make a change regardless his winning prospects, at least in your heart you will know you've done the right thing. If ONLY majority of Nigerian youths are like you, We would be a force to reckon with in Nigerian politics. Unfortunately, this is not so and so i have chosen to me what i believe is the lesser of two evils. Stay blessed man and thanks for commenting.

Lol jokers.. Buhari is not going anywhere oo... you people voted for him and so he must continue o before you people vote in another clueless Hausa man again. Sai Baba 2019

Still don't Believe Ambode is going anywhere.

Sai Baba

Arda1000:
To set the record straight am not against muslims or christains,even if the killings started b4 the terrorist came to power it was very little to notice especailly in benue, now the killing has taken another dimension through buharis body language,have he endeavored to visit the mourning benue people? (ops i 4got all he knows is running from one hospital in abroad to the other) His kinsmen kill and maim inocent citizens,just under 3rs and so much blood have been spilled,are we at war? Have his military being able to kill 200 bokoharam members in 3rs,have fulani killed more than a thousands in benue and other areas?,if u ans the above questions like a man with conscience u will know that this blood sucker buhari will never touch lives,and finally u judge people based on party dats what i see and its not going to help u,i maintain lets try others and see what they can offer south or north and they is notin like islamization

My dear brother, you are very free to cast your vote for whoever you want to cast if for, this is a democracy and so that's your right. However, me i have decided that i will not allow my head to be used again by another power hungry Northern politician to achieve their goal of holding on to power which they have held now for FOURTY TWO YEARS in this country without anything to show for it. My mumu don do. Thank you sir.

yomi96:
u know that the north is retrogressive in nature yet you supported buhari against GEJ a southerner

I proudly Supported GEJ in 2015 and as a Rivers Man, i will always be proud of my support for Him, Not because he was a Southerner, but because he was more educated and therefore more competent than Buhari. However, as much as i want Buhari out, i don't get why the Only Candidates the biggest opposition in the country can provide for me to vote are all Muslim Northerners. WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE THAT WAY? EVEN DONALD DUKE THAT I WAS PLANNING TO SUPPORT COULDN'T GET A CHANCE IN THE PARTY AND HAS LEFT WHY? BECAUSE NA ONLY HAUSA MAN MUST GO. And so i have come to the conclusion that instead of that, I'd rather allow this one see off his term so that later on, a more “Reasonable” candidate can be presented from both parties for us to choose from. Thank you.

Goandie:
they dont have any one in mind but still d same circle of polithieves dey will say his beta.
i stand with and by you on this your write Op i came to realise that all dis guys pdp is throwing at us av nothing to prove to us and dey av not improve d lives of their states from david mark benue to bukola saraki kwara to atiku and d rest of them.
i am honestly dissapointed in buhari but i av now realize that to improve the fortunes of a country like nigeria it will take alot from who ever is in charge coz the people that benefit from d predicament of Nigeria are very powerful nd av a lot of followers who av sold their soul for wealth nd power.

Exactly. And also the issue of Restructuring which i do believe can provide a positive and genuine change to the country, can never be achieved by a northern president. NO NORTHERN PRESIDENT, I REPEAT NO NORTHERN PRESIDENT WILL EVER ENTERTAIN THE IDEA OF RESTRUCTURING BECAUSE THEY KNOW IT DOESN'T FAVOUR THEIR REGION AT THIS PRESENT MOMENT. Only a southern president can ever entertain the idea of restructuring this country, just as osibanjo is the only person in this administration willing to give it a listening ear. If Osibanjo he was president, he probably would have made genuine moves by now to restructure how little he can. The last thing we need to do is hand over another 12 years to the North when we can get another Well Educated and competent person in 5 years time.

Not Next year Guys. Try again by 2023 when you won't be forced to choose between a group of Power Hungry Northerners as your Presidential Candidate.

Time to select another Desperate power hungry Northerner.

This Is a really huge crowd tho... Udom should be Concerned Lol

HenryThegreat1:
so one of ur point is power should return back to South 2023. Will that bring any change?

Yes it will because We are prone to Producing leaders who are more Educated and competent than the Northerners. And history has always shown that major positive changes usually happen when a southerner is in power and so i believe we will see a little bit of change at least. Supporting Buhari for a second term is just like me saying, Oya!! Northerners make una do park una load go!! So we can probably get a well educated and competent southerner back in power instead of giving them another possible 8 more years. I hope you get it.

Arda1000:
maybe i am not sure but 4 somebody with brain its better to cut a rotting hand than to die, (meaning lets try a new hand,is the killings not 2much?)

Bros, Buhari is Not Killing people for the fun of just killing people, the killings started before Buhari and i see no reason to believe it will end with him. There are two things involved at this stage as to why the killings are still going on. it's either he is incompetent in the Area of handling security issues or he is turning a blind eye to it therefore knowingly furthering an Islamic Agenda. If the First is the case, then what reason do i have to believe that any of the Presidential candidates of PDP will be more competent in handling these Security issues if Buhari, a former military General Couldn't handle them? What experience does Atiku, Saraki or Kwanwaso have in the area of security to make me believe they won't even be worse? Then if the second reason is the case then that means it is obvious that Buhari is not the pioneer of this agenda as it started before he came to power, Rather it is a deep state islamic conspiracy from the North to take over Nigeria and all they need is a Northern president who will play along and help them further this agenda. If this is the case, it will mean that we will need a Southern/ Christian president to get to power and twart their plans or at least slow it down. Please which one among the Big opposition Candidates in PDP is a Southerner or a Christian? and why should i believe that if any of these Islamic PDP Northerners get in power, they won't play along with the forces behind the agenda since Afterall, its Furthering their own Belief systems and its to their own Advantage, Why should i believe that these Desperate Northern PDP Aspirants won't Sell us out Again to their Terrorist Brothers if that's what it takes for them to be President? Why should i believe otherwise?

Arda1000:
Coming from a certified lifeless disciple,my own be change the chanji NO PDP CANDIDATE WILL KILL PEOPLE 4 FUN LIKE LIFELESS TERRORIST MOHAMMADU BUHARI

And how do you Know this? How exactly are you sure that Killings wont continue or even become worse under Saraki, Atiku or Kwankwaso? What is your proof? Please if you do, Kindly Provide it here.

fallout87:
Voting in Buhari has no upside. Continue to fool yourself that he will allow the power he is drunk from to leave him.

To be honest you probably won't even have a country to rule by the time he is finished destroying it. It took the man three years to do this much damage and you people desire to see what he can do in 8.

... and I tought southern racist were stupid in the US, always voting against their personal interest. Nigerians take it even a step farther.

Did you read my post? If you did and you think I'm wrong, fine but tell me, what do you have in mind? what should be the way foward? please Elaborate.

FarahAideed:
May poor thinking flee from you in Jesus Name

May you be able to express yourself better next time in Jesus Name.

First of all, let me make it known here that my political views has never leaned towards the positions of any political party. I have always been a staunch Critic of the Buhari Administration and My support for Buhari Now does Not mean i have joined the APC, Neither does it mean i have joined the bandwagon of supporters who support them Blindly. I pride myself in being a Non-Partisan Political Commentator and Analyst, and i will continue to remain so.

After carefully observing the current political landscape of Nigeria, i have ultimately reached the decision to support The second Term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari because i personally believe it will be best option for me as a citizen, a southerner, and someone who is genuinely interested in the Future of Nigeria, to do so. This decision was made out of a Rational view point with absolutely NO Sentiments Attached and here are the 3 reasons as to why i came to that decision.

1. What is the Alternative?

When you look at the Biggest opposition party we have in Nigeria today(PDP), and the Candidates that have been touted to be the presidential flag bearer of the party, it causes one to wonder if Truly, is this going to be better than what we have now. If you are a True progressive that is Not driven by sentiments, you will agree with me that there isn't a beacon of hope that the current politicians vying for the presidential ticket of the PDP can offer any Substantial change to what we have now, In fact it seems Things are going to be worse than what we have now if we allow any of the power hungry politicians in PDP to take power. Politicians like Saraki, Atiku, Kwakwaso have all held major political positions before, and they offered us No change then, why should i believe they will do it now? They offer No REAL difference from what we have in APC now, They are not Loyal to any ideology, switching parties however it suits them, and all i see are desperate power hungry individuals who wants power by all means and are ready to do whatever it takes to get it. SUCH A PEOPLE SHOULD NEVER BE GIVEN POWER.
Remember, the same people that were shouting anything but Jonathan are still the ones now that are shouting anything but Buhari Now. Anything But Buhari could also mean WORSE than buhari, and so we have to be careful Not to make the same Stupid mistake we made the last time again.


2. The youths are Not ready to support Any Youthful Political Underdog.

Yes, and i say this because whenever i look at a thread where e.g. sowore, Kingsley moghalu or fela durotoye is mentioned, it Pains my heart and makes me feel very bad seeing the kind of comments and replies that are written on there towards these candidates. These same youths that are crying for change, and wishing for young a person to take the mantle of leadership are still the same people that are abusing and belittling these candidates who have come up to offer us something REALLY DIFFERENT. You see comments from Nairalanders and elsewhere saying things like they are not serious, they need to create a bigger platform, they need to join one of the Big Looters party or they need to attain other positions first before they think about the presidency, then they sit all day complaining about the current government, abusing the current youthful candidates while waiting for the Right “Perfect” Messiah candidate to come along WHILE THEY THEMSELVES DO NOTHING. They don't know that if we the youths all agree to PERSONALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE CURRENT SITUATION and throw our weight, Even if it's divided, amongst Any of the three candidates i earlier mentioned, even if none of them wins, we will at least be sending out a very STRONG statement to the current status quo parties that we are ready for a REAL CHANGE but alas, we have shown we are not and so this leaves me to wonder, is it that we have already made it compulsory that one of the criteria to become president in Nigeria is to be a Famous Looter? Why can't we the youths throw our weight behind one of these young candidates regardless of their Party, ethnicity, religion and all that, why? I believe It's very obvious that we have all accepted the Classic Nigerian mindset that you must either belong to one of the “Status Quo” parties, or a certain Ethnic background or a certain Religion before you can be taken seriously by anybody including the so called youths and so i rest my case on their matter.

3. Who benefits if another Power hungry Northerner Takes power from Buhari in 2019?

Who eventually benefits If another Northerner takes power from Buhari? The North!
Instead of 8 years of ruling and then handing over power back to the south, it will be 12 years. Knowing very well how desperate these crop of PDP aspirants are, there is no doubt that they would definitely seek re-election for a second term. My people, Must the Northerners Rule us FOREVER? Why MUST it be only a Northerner that should be selected to run against Buhari? Why these Northerners sabi use Our head like this? Since our independence, the United North have always been known to Use the Divided South(Either SW/SE/SS) to achieve Power Every single Time, Why can't we put an end to this Trend that has persisted even to this day and age? Because The south can Never be United enough to Take on the North. So where does this leave the south if another Northerner Takes power? it will mean that for 66 good years since Independence, Nigeria would have been ruled by the North for FIFTY ONE YEARS. This obviously does not represent fairness or The unity that we all seek in this country. I do believe that anybody should be able to become president regardless of their ethnicity, and i personally prefer leaders to be selected on the basis of their competence rather than anything else, but since we are (unfortunately) in a country dominated by ethnic bigots, for peace to reign, the presidency should be rotated fairly between the different regions and Supporting a Northern PDP candidate will only add to an already Unfair Presidential Rotation Policy.

My belief isn't that Buhari should continue because he has done a good job being president, absolutely Not. Rather out of Rationality, it's obvious to Anyone who can see clearly without sentiments that Voting in Buhari for a second term is Better for Nigeria as a whole, its better For the southerners and it's better for the unity of the country As opposed to Voting in Another Desperate Power Hungry Northerner who only craves power for the sake of Power.

And so in light of all that I've said here, Permit me to say SAI BABA 2019

slyfoxxjoe:
Oil businessman turned pastor turned politician...that is the Nigerian dream right there my friends.

So True my Brother

ourkobo:
am sorry op.
but I think you are a Zombie.

u want us to suffer for another 4yrs

and the only reward for that is the hope of having igbo presidency,?

I've learnt not to belive anything that comes out from.APC.

Bros, there's NO person that will become president Now that will make you Not to “Suffer for another 4 years”. Only YOU can take away your suffering, Not any President, So CHILL.

Almunjid:
Nonsense!. U use only one song hammer money which is fake love and u won use all the money u made from it to do transport to 14 European Cities?

I command u to receive sense!

Stop exposing your ignorance of music business Here. Duncan mighty has nothing to do with any transport fare. Show promoters Organize shows, Books the artists flight, accommodation, and every other thing, all the artist needs to do is show up, perform, and afterwards the money is shared by the Artist/Label and the Event/Show Promoter. Be guided.

majekdom2:
what competitive advantage does Nigeria have to tap into this opportunity. You guys are the ones not thinking. Does the potential make it profitable for Nigeria. Has sowore done his feasibility study? Why would US want to purcahse cannabis from Nigeria when she can plant, import from other countries. What impact will it have on Nigerians... what jobs will be created, skills and technology transfer. Is it about the money. Why is it that you guys don’t use your head when you hear money! We don’t need revenue, we need “sustenance”. We need skills that will make us compete. We don’t have to export weed to tap into the opportunity. We could be the nations that will import, refine and make products, sell these products. There are nations with little export but are giants. New Zealand is one. You guys should think and think

I AM NOT FOR EXPORTATION OF WEED, Rather Creating and Nurturing our own market here and so what you're saying is exactly what I'm advocating for too but thanks for your point.

bibicici:
Look I really have nothing against the export of the marijuana leaf, but turned into igbo! Isn't that sick? Igbo that we're still trying to put a stop to it's abuse? Well anyway Yele Sowore like I've always maintained is a joker, this time his jokes are not funny but very stupid.

Go Safe Today.

sharpwriter:
Yes you're right. We have the will. But I have never seen such unwilling leaders like African leaders especially this Nigeria. They are very archaic and not ready to just do anything to materialize.
Asides smoking, Marijuana can be eaten too and have effects, so the public needs to be really educated. I remember one of our senior friends in school (na bible study teacher). He go greet one of him guys and dem cook concotion rice. Na so the guy dey boast say something go happen here today say dem go chop good jollof rice. He bring out one nylon full of dried leaves, com sprinkle am on top the rice. My senior friend think say na thyme. After chopping like this, the guy had a very long sleep he never had in a long time. Like sleeping in the evening around 4pm or 5, come wake up the following morning. Na later him know say na weed him chop

See trips... That your guy sef no sharp, if na me, as soon as i don hear that guy say “Something go happen here today” I don carry myself dey comot Lol. I cannot cum and find out wetin go happen by myself, i no be Lab rat

frankmoney:
does the us government allow importation of cannabis , that should be your question .

No, My argument is for Legalization and creation of our own market Here, Not Necessarily Exportation.

sharpwriter:
You have point too....but broz, igbo bad gaan o...You never see person wey smoke am for the first time and e enter spirit realm dey see tinz out of reality. Or person wey smoke am dey run 440 or person wey smoke dey talk from 8pm till the following day. The point we have both made is if ''good laws will be put in place.'' And that is where we have a problem in the country. Asides that we are good to go.

Lool i swear you're Right. Some people cannot deal with the effects of the high as good as others and that's why those who know it's Not good for them should stay away from it just like some people stay away from alcohol and Cigarette knowing its not good for them. A big warning sign has to be put on every marijuana product just like the ones on cigars Which BOLDLY Tells you that if YOU'RE LIABLE TO DIE YOUNG IF YOU KEEP SMOKING but leaving the decision to smoke or Not to you as far as you've gotten to the legal age. We could Put a warning that says SMOKING IS LIABLE TO CAUSE DISORIENTATION, DISORGANIZATION AND EVEN HALLUCINATIONS. SMOKE RESPONSIBLY. People will know of course to stay away from what is bad for them, and those who still want to go ahead can do so. Another rule i think has to be Enforced Should be NO SMOKING OF MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC PLACES, OFFICES And Also WHILE DRIVING. These will greatly reduce the Risk of abuse and the adverse effects of abuse in my opinion. Once again, it all comes down to how well these Laws can be effectively Enforced...and i think if we have the WILL, we can do it.

majekdom2:
Obviously this guys can't hold a debate without mentioning pastors. What is the relationship between his beef with pastors and a man with no vision who wants to export weed. Weed is like Aloevera, why is exportation of aloevera isn't a serious agenda? The new enemy of cancer is artificial intelligence.... https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/08/24/3-ways-artificial-intelligence-is-tackling-cancer/ an emerging technology that can change Africa. can't we think and copy innovative solutions for once. What would be the impact of weed exportation on our economy.

Cannabis is a 3.2 Billion dollar market in the US alone, Think again Mr Man. The Economic Potentials are HUGE!!

sharpwriter:
I don't think it needs to be legalized before it can be used for export. The problem is that we have dunce and stupid people as leaders. Cannabis can be restricted as government property alone just like crude-oil. It may only be handled by government and planted on government owned cannabis farm but should not be authorized for private or public people to own. But laws here are always slack so it seems impossible. Since Nigerians always abuse whatever they are given, it isn't safe to legalize it.

Good point. But i do believe that if we could Legalize Cigarettes and Alcohol and still be able to cope with the excesses that comes with Alcohol abuse, we can also cope with the Excesses that comes from legalizing weed. I just believe good laws needs to be put in place to ensure strict regulations of who can be able to buy it. We could make alot of money from commercializing it, It'll create a whole new market for our country, generate more revenue, Create more jobs and keep more people out of jail because of inconsequential Misdemeanors like simply Possession of Weed! At the end of the day, everybody wins... it's a Win - Win situation my brother.

olisaokere:
I dont understand.you mean the British immigration will allow Entry for this double identity individual.I would like to see his passport.

Lol you think Britain is Backward Nigeria shey? For your info, Transgender people are Actually Celebrated over there, Not shamed the way we do here. Try and get more exposure please

dukie25:
I disagree with you. You're assuming the electorates are stupid. A lot that would vote APGA in governorship election wouldn't necessarily vote APGA in presidential election.

The Electorates are actually Stupid. That's Not debatable.

mmsen:
He's a politician.

Elections are not a test of intelligence, exposure, integrity or productivity.

He's trying to win a popularity contest in a country full of hypocritical, semi-literate, religious zealots.

What did you expect?

Well said.

Lol na so this Thread take die?


#SaiBaba

Nigerians as usual are always easy to deceive. Atiku is a Fraud, Nothing more, Nothing Less.