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Mr. Vice-Chairman, we have been summoned here to deliberate on a very important issue. Although, my understanding is that we are gathered to articulate the way forward for Ndiigbo, I suspect that as always, they are some of us here, who will display their skills of pulling their relatives and friends down.


What I’m about to say comes from the heart and from my personal experience. In 2017, I ran and lost a governorship election, not because I was a bad or unqualified PDP candidate, but because some within my PDP family in Anambra and beyond worked against me. Today, our state and our party are paying the price, even as I have forgiven those who worked against my candidacy.

On today’s agenda, I will resort to a historical narrative. On 6th October 2014, a PDP delegation led by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekwerumadu and Chief Olisa Metuh, the then Publicity Secretary, who represented the National Chairman of the PDP, Mr. Adamu Muazu visited Peter Obi at his residence at 22 Niger Drive, Onitsha to ask him to join our great party, PDP.

In the words of Chief Metuh, the visit was as a “result of the resolution by the entire South-East to pay him a visit and persuade him to join the PDP for more meaningful contribution to national affairs.” In his response, Mr Peter Obi, told the PDP party bigwigs that, “I am humbled by the visit.” Furthermore, he said, “I thank you for your continued belief and commitment to the welfare of our people and the progress of our country. I have in the past worked closely with all of you and you know my belief about our zone working together. I assure you that we will continue to work even closer as a team in the interest of our people. Regarding your visit of today let me assure you that I heard your kind and passionate requests and that your journey would not be in vain but in the best interest of our people. ”Thereafter Peter Obi joined PDP.

What Changed? Is Peter Obi not one of us? In our language, “even a mad man has relatives”; whom you may only identify when the mad man is being beaten in public and they come to his defense. Similarly, in American politics, there is an instructive saying; “he is a son-of-a-gun, but he is our own son-of-a-gun.” I have not been in partisan politics long, but I am a political scientist by training. And I do research and write, so let me share with you some basic historical realities. We are talking of Zonal consultation on the vice presidential ticket. When did it start? Or is this meant to be a first?

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In 1979, Shehu Shagari did not consult south-east NPN before choosing Alex Ekwueme as his running mate. Indeed, Ekwueme who was then resident in London had been introduced to Shehu Shagari by the late Sir Joe Nwankwu. In 1999, Olusegun Obasanjo did not consult the Northeast PDP leaders before he selected Atiku Abubakar. Indeed, Atiku having won the gubernatorial election in his state was driving to Adamawa on the fateful day when he got a call to return to Abuja to meet Obasanjo and become his running mate. In 2007, Umaru YarAdua did not consult the south-south PDP leadership before picking Goodluck Jonathan. Rather,after Peter Odili was blocked as presidential candidate, it was James Ibori that YarAdua wanted as his running mate. It was the trio of Ahmadu Ali, Olusegun Obasanjo and Tony Anenih who decided, without any consultations with the region on Jonathan in order to block some PDP governors who were scheming to nominate another person after the rejection of Peter Odili as presidential candidate.

In these three instances, I mentioned, the respective regionsembraced rather than repudiate or reject their sons. Will the turn of southeast be different? Quo Vadis Ndiigbo? Are we to understand that after we have waited for thirty-five years to get a VP slot on a PDP ticket that is a winning combination, we are about to waste it on account of our not being consultedzonally? Would we rather the VP slot go elsewhere and wait another 35 years? How do we explain our malign attitude and that outsiders have accepted one of our sons, but we are the ones that seek to tag him “an outcast” and therefore unacceptable to the nation? What is it we seek at the bottom of the pot but fish?

Mr. Vice-Chairman, the Biafran war ended 48 years ago and the Igbo nation is yet to recover fully. Now a historical opportunity beckons; an opportunity to actualize the mainstreaming of the Igbo Nation, and we are bickering as to which of our sons will lead the charge. Our disposition, I dare say is myopic and defeatist.

I have heard corridor talks about passing a resolution to repudiate the selection of Peter Obi as Atiku’s running mate. I hope that those who champion such causes will also have the courage to sign their name to the resolution, so that in the fullness of time our posterity will appreciate our folly.
Mr. Vice-Chairman, the two distinct vagaries of history is that “only victors write history” and that “historians claim to be able to recover the past.” So let me end on a historical note. If we lose the present opportunity to produce the VP due to the whims of a few among us, Ndiigbo will never recover the past. And history will be unkind to us all, myself included. Discretion and circumspection is the word! Let those who have tongues count their teeth correctly. Thanks.


SOURCE: http://www.barbaric.com.ng/statement-by-iseloka-obaze-to-pdp-igbo-leaders-on-peter-obi-vp-nomination-2

CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AT MISA BAROLLA ESTATE IN LEKKI PHASE 1, LAGOS, AS AT SEPTEMBER 2018. READY TO BE OCCUPIED!

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Barolla Mini-Estate is off Freedom Way Lekki Phase 1. It comprises 12 units of 4-bedroom Terrace Houses, all bedrooms ensuite, with each housing unit in its own premises and still gated off (N110m each). The development has commenced finishing with tiling works are ongoing.

Each residential unit also has its own maid's room which is ensuite.


The price is N110 million with a 5% Management Fee.

Please call 08093403611 to buy now.

CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AT BAYVIEW ESTATE, ELEGUSHI.

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Each residential unit also has its own 1-room servant's room.

The communal clubhouse, swimming pool and central generator promise a quality of life unsurpassed in its area.

Sale price for each flat is N50 million with an administrative fee of 5%.
Sale price for each terrace is N75 million with an administrative fee of 5%.

2 UNITS STILL AVAILABLE:

MISA House is an exquisite residential development comprising 4 units of 5-bedroom terrace houses in Oral Estate, Ikota, Lekki with the floor area for each unit being approximately 345 square metres.

Each 5-Bedroom is built on 3 floors and has a dedicated garage for 2 cars as well as space for parking any additional cars.

The property is located at Oba Tijani Akinloye street, between Mega Chicken and the OandO Fuel Station off Lekki-Epe Expressway.


Each 5-Bedroom unit costs at total of N65 million, including agency and legal fees. Please contact 08093403611 to purchase a unit. 2 have already been sold, and one of the units is currently occupied.


Call: 08093403611

STILL AVAILABLE:

Barolla Mini-Estate is off Freedom Way Lekki Phase 1. It comprises 12 units of 4-bedroom Terrace Houses, all bedrooms ensuite, with each housing unit in its own premises and still gated off (N110m each).

PROJECT IS NOW COMPLETE.

nex:
Barolla Mini-Estate is off Freedom Way Lekki Phase 1. It comprises 12 units of 4-bedroom Terrace Houses, all bedrooms ensuite, with each housing unit in its own premises and still gated off (N110m each). The development has commenced finishing with tiling works are ongoing.

Each residential unit also has its own maid's room which is ensuite.

A communal swimming pool and central generator are added facilities enjoyed by all residents.

The price is N110 million with a 5% Management Fee.

Please call 08093403611 to buy now.

BayportalEnt:
well I'm from Edo North, I didn't know this guy till this year! Be honest here, how many of your commissioners do you know? The truth is there's no way pdp would win anything in Edo North

Oga, stop this talk! I'm also from Edo North, and I know Kassim Afegbua very well. His fame spreads beyond Edo North, and even Edo State.

Possible, but that would take at least a decade of very extreme hard work and diligence. Does he plan to become a president for life?

SOLD! SOLD!! SOLD!!!

STILL AVAILABLE:

nex:
This silver coloured 2005 Honda Civic is located in Ajao Estate, Lagos, and is in good condition.

Mileage is 254,000 miles
Price is N800,000.

Call 08093403611.

Irepib:
But tinubu has shake the table them say na jide sanwoolu be the next gomina candidate

Whoever wins at the primaries, I guess that is who the APC wants. I'm just sad that people are spreading so many negative stories about Ambode as if he came and did absolutely nothing as Lagos Governor. He worked!

Yeecar:
I like Ambode as a person, but he is not a Seazoned politician.

The man is not a politician at all, and that's why I also like him as a person. I wish he would finish up as many of the projects as he started, no matter where the pendulum swings.

qanda:
Decent write up..... not detailed as one would expect and not data backed.

I didn't want to make it too long that people will get tired of reading, or post too many pictures of projects that it would look like I came to campaign.

History has time and again shown that for public leadership to be meaningful, it must be taken as a clarion call to service, and for Akinwunmi Ambode, the opportunity was placed in his hands and thrust upon his shoulders by Lagosians when as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate, he won the gubernatorial elections in 2015 and was sworn in a Governor of Lagos on 29th May, 2015.

Prior to Ambode becoming Governor, Future Lagos had started emerging at an outstanding pace through execution of the "10 Point Development Plan" visioner of new Lagos and master strategist, former governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (1999-2007) and thereafter, "Lagos Development Plan" by Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, (2007-2015).

Over the past three and a half years, Lagos has undergone possibly the biggest transformation since its creation in 1967. Change is sweeping across Lagos state and the speed of change is unprecedented. It is a known saying that “Change is the only thing that is Constant”, but change under Ambode has not just been constant, it has been unprecedented and unmatchable.


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Lagos has been undergoing a renaissance under Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode. Large scale development across the state is dramatically improving how areas around the city are perceived, making them more desirable places to live and work, and better able to attract new people and businesses.

A new Lagos is emerging, and the transformational change occurring across Lagos, either in terms of the scale of massive infrastructure projects, urban regeneration activity or a shift in perception is monumental and visible throughout the state.

No sector has been left untouched. Our children are receiving qualitative education; youth employment is at its best, youth are being upskilled and entrepreneurship is on the increase through the LSETF; Lagos is open for business and fast becoming the financial and economic hub of the African continent; health facilities have been upgraded; and housing schemes are working to assist Lagosians own affordable homes. Nothing is the same since coming into office. Arts, Culture and the creative sector have received a boost, modern transportation, buses, bus terminals, pedestrian bridges, lay-bys and the Akinwunmi Ambode led government shows no signs of slowing down. Lagos is being propelled light years ahead.

With upgrading of security apparatus and projects like Light up Lagos, the Lagos Night economy has been boosted, as Lagosians are now free to move around in a safe and secure city. Emergency services are impeccable with the introduction of LRU.

With the pace at which infrastructure development is taking place in Lagos, our city will not just experience 4 years of progress under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in his first term in office, it seems more like 50 years of progress.


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Advances in socio-economic development means one thing: Lagos is Open For Business, and Lagos Means Business.

Governor Ambode has also through initiatives like the “Town Hall Meetings”, "Your Voice Lagos" and "Tell Governor Ambode", given Lagosians a voice in their government, gauge public sentiments and bring State House Lagos closer to Lagosians.

There is absolutely no question about the ongoing revolution in Lagos which will catapult the state 50 years into the future. What Governor Ambode is doing now has etched his footprints on the sands of our times through visionary progressive leadership and hardwork to deliver FutureLagos not only to Lagosians, but to Nigeria, Africa and the entire world.

Of course there have been some challenges with his politics, and yes, he might have made some errors here and there in his personal relationships. Perhaps Land Use Charge passed by the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly as well as the replacement of PSPs with VisionScape may have been grave mistakes which have come to haunt him, and challenge his chance of a 2nd term in office at the moment, we must remember the transformational change Lagos has witnessed under the Akinwunmi Ambode led government since May, 29, 2015 and we must at the least, acknowledge the many projects and transformation Ambode has brought. From Epe to Iyana Ipaja, Oshodi to Ikoyi, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has created the true legacy for Future Lagos.


SOURCE: https://www.barbaric.com.ng/governor-akinwunmi-ambode-the-true-lagos-legacy

You people claim someone's penis was stolen, but instead of telling the story like sane human beings, that is, showing the picture of the victim, his groin from which the penis was stolen, then the thief with the stolen penis, you're here substantiating fiction.

I wonder why all the countries which have moved forward in this life are the ones where people don't believe you can steal someone's penis by touching them. The countries which have all remained backward are those where people still believe in stolen joysticks.

If I could advise all embassies of advanced countries in Nigeria, I'll tell them to stop wasting their time with unnecessary visa interviews. Strap a Nigerian to a lie detector device and ask if they believe the human penis can be stolen by touch, ask them if they believe in "jungle justice". Reject all of them whose brains are still stuck in 360 BC.

MISA House is an exquisite residential development comprising 4 units of 5-bedroom terrace houses in Oral Estate, Ikota, Lekki with the floor area for each unit being approximately 345 square metres.

Each 5-Bedroom is built on 3 floors and has a dedicated garage for 2 cars as well as space for parking any additional cars.

The property is located at Oba Tijani Akinloye street, between Mega Chicken and the OandO Fuel Station off Lekki-Epe Expressway.


Each 5-Bedroom unit costs at total of N65 million, including agency and legal fees. Please contact 08093403611 to purchase a unit. 2 have already been sold, and one of the units is currently occupied.


Call: 08093403611

Available.

How about a Nigerian used 2005 Honda Civic for N800k.

https://www.nairaland.com/4737229/nigerian-used-2005-honda-civic

This silver coloured 2005 Honda Civic is located in Ajao Estate, Lagos, and is in good condition.

Mileage is 254,000 miles
Price is N800,000.

Call 08093403611.

CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AT MISA BAROLLA ESTATE IN LEKKI PHASE 1, LAGOS, AS AT SEPTEMBER 2018. READY TO BE OCCUPIED!

Barolla Mini-Estate is off Freedom Way Lekki Phase 1. It comprises 12 units of 4-bedroom Terrace Houses, all bedrooms ensuite, with each housing unit in its own premises and still gated off (N110m each). The development has commenced finishing with tiling works are ongoing.

Each residential unit also has its own maid's room which is ensuite.


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A communal swimming pool and central generator are added facilities enjoyed by all residents.

The price is N110 million with a 5% Management Fee.

Please call 08093403611 to buy now.

Barolla Mini-Estate is off Freedom Way Lekki Phase 1. It comprises 12 units of 4-bedroom Terrace Houses, all bedrooms ensuite, with each housing unit in its own premises and still gated off (N110m each). The development has commenced finishing with tiling works are ongoing.

Each residential unit also has its own maid's room which is ensuite.

A communal swimming pool and central generator are added facilities enjoyed by all residents.

The price is N110 million with a 5% Management Fee.

Please call 08093403611 to buy now.

CURRENT LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AT BAYVIEW ESTATE, ELEGUSHI.

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Picture 2 was taken in September 2018


BayView Estate is a secure gated community offering serenity in the heart of Lekki, Lagos. The property currently being developed in partnership between MISA Limited and LSDPC comprises 32 units of 3-bedroom apartments and 68 units of 4-bedroom terrace houses, offering large living spaces, security and convenience in a family-friendly and peaceful environment.

Each residential unit also has its own 1-room servant's room.

The communal clubhouse, swimming pool and central generator promise a quality of life unsurpassed in its area.

Sale price for each flat is N50 million with an administrative fee of 5%.
Sale price for each terrace is N75 million with an administrative fee of 5%.

CONTACT: 08093403611 to buy one now.

It would be great to see you in the House Of Reps. Prepare yourself for a very worthy challenge ahead. There are many obstacles you must scale.

I wish you all the best.

See more recent pictures: https://www.barbaric.com.ng/12-units-4-bedroom-terrace-houses-n110-million-barolla-estate-lekki-phase-1/

Also see: https://www.barbaric.com.ng/3-bedroom-flat-n50-million-4-bedroom-terrace-house-75-million-lsdpc-misa-bayview-estate-elegushi-lagos/

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SmilingMary:
I am in EDO South and not in any party yet, But I commend this. Keep the flag flying. I will support you all day.

Please try to join a party. Now is not the time to be neutral. Hold on to your PVC, and register to belong in a party. Join a party which will give you a fair chance to participate in healing your country directly, not one which will disqualify you on the basis of age, sex, or financial status.

Humblega:
Good to give it a try....


Shouting buhari, saraki, kwakwasho......in nairaland cannot solve d problem, if youth ar not ready to turn up


Go go go

Thank you. We need to know we're the saviour we seek. The people misruling this country for decades do not have two heads. If they did, they would have made Nigeria the greatest nation on earth.

SEONaijaExpert:
I really wanted to blast you for obvious reasons (you're in Edo and you're thinking Accord). But I think I will do otherwise.

You've been on this platform since 2005 and I think with that, you would probably have a better understanding of what the people wants, especially the youths.

You've majored in the politics section and that makes me believe you also understand the clamour and this is like a calling for you.

Having said that, your constituency matters and I also want to believe you're a man of the people over there.

It doesn't matter under what party you contest, what matters is your personality as a person and how you take care of your people. I don't need to explain that to you.

So far, this has helped our beloved President Buhari, he's people conscious and his international reputation has been attracting many countries to come in and do business more than ever.

I wish you the very best!

I would like to chart a new path outside of the major parties. I've learnt a lot from being on Nairaland from the very beginning, and I hope a lot of Nairalanders can also consider this now, or in 2023.

Mynd44:
Nex!

This is nice, let young people go to more political offices

Thank you Mynd. Someone has to start the movement.

Seems I'm the only politician in this Nigeria who was not pressured by the youths, or elders, or party chieftains to run for office. I guess I'm the sole aspirant who woke up, saw how things were going, and said "No! Someone must do something, and if no one else wants to, I will".

I'm also the only one who calls himself a politician. Others claim they're not politicians, they're just coming into politics to bring good leadership.

Well, the truth is you can't achieve anything good if you don't start by telling yourself the truth. That's the truth about truth.


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Since 2012, I've collaborated with many youth groups and individuals to see that a new generation of Nigerian lead the heart of Africa into its rightful place on Earth. We simply cannot continue with any elements of the 1966 mafia which derailed the destiny of Nigeria and continued to misdirect us ever since.

Now, people have asked where we're going to get all the money to run our campaign, and I've been very honest here too by telling them we're going to crowdfund all of it from the people.

INEC set N40,000,000 (forty million Naira) as the limit of campaign expenditure for senatorial campaigns. I'll tell another truth again, that whosoever spends their personal N40 million to get a job as a Senator is not going to the Senate to work for you; if they borrow the money from a godfather, then you can guess who they'll be working for.

Finally, I need to come clean with my manifesto. The things we need in Nigeria are clear to toddlers. Rather than claim I have a secret document crafted by masterminds, I prefer to show you the two sources of our agenda for Nigeria:

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2. Nigeria Vision 2020 plan (Vision202020)


SUMMARIZED:

-Legislation To Power The Future Of Nigeria

-Budgeting For Sustainable Education

-Returning Constituency Projects To LGA


We've wasted too much time hoping and wishing. The only way we can fulfill our purpose is when we come together to act. It is time!

Speakers at the event.

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Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established Unity Schools starting in the 1960s and 1970s with the primary aim of integrating and grooming leaders, for the future of both the public and private sectors of Nigeria, who would bear the responsibility and build the mindset of fostering national unity and sustain a great nation.


Fifty years, and hundreds of thousands of graduands later, is it fair to say this project has successfully churned out leaders who have taken Nigeria to the desired levels the Government of the 60s and 70s envisioned?


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Alumni of Kings College, Queens College, various FGC and FGGC schools have gone on to excel in various fields of endeavour, so it must lead us to wonder why our country is where it is today.

In order to play our role effectively in the current state of the nation, there is urgent need for alumni of all Unity Schools to come together and chart a path through which they can participate directly in the political future of Nigeria, either by ensuring we register to vote, or by joining the race to contest for elective offices.


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Should unity school alumni also parake indirectly by promoting the most credible candidates, and by funding those whose campaign and manifesto resonate with their principles?

The Lagos State Chapter of Federal Government College Kano (FGC Kano) Old Students Association has put together an event for all stakeholders, especially alumni of FGC Kano, and those of other FGCs, FGGCs, Kings College, and Queens College.

The association is also inviting government officials, politicians, and the media to a symposium, “The Role Of Unity Schools In Politics & Nation Building”, in order to deliberate on the future of Nigeria politically, and measures which can be put in place to ensure this role is actively and effectively played in the future of Nigeria.

TIME: 6 pm

DATE: 18th August, 2018.

THEME: The Role Of Unity Schools In Politics & Nation Building

VENUE: Landmark Event Centre, 2&3 Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.

ENTRY: Free!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/293620664563222


DINNER WILL BE SERVED!



SOURCE: https://www.barbaric.com.ng/fgc-kano-old-students-association-lagos-presents-a-symposium-on-the-role-of-unity-schools-in-politics-and-nation-building/