₦airaland Forum

chidissolomon:
Haw do you understand English didn't you read what was written During several media programmes, Mr. Peter Obi said Onitsha was the only place he owned a personal house in Nigeria.
aDuring several media programmes, Mr. Peter Obi said Onitsha
was the only place he owned a personal house in Nigeria.
and not that that's the only place he own a house?

I hate this argument because almost everyone involved is sentimental and emotional, so objectivity is scarce. But let me just assume some people can still be objective.

Obi did not say Onitsha was the only place he owned a house in Nigeria; rather he said the only place he owned a house was Onitsha. In the same interview, he also explained how he turned down the request of friends to buy houses in south Africa and the US because he believed it was 'madness' to own houses in places he doesn't live. There are about 2 different events where he made the same statement and the videos are online. This episode of denial or appending "in Nigeria" are totally unnecessary and ridiculous. If there's anything, at least no one has accused him of stealing any money, but the fact remains that his statement about owning a house only in Onitsha was an unnecessary lie.

Aufbauh:
There's nothing wrong if you own a house in London if you can afford it, but lying to us that you only own a house in Onitsha is mischievous and unacceptable.

This is the simple point. There's no law anywhere in the world which prevents a wealthyman from owning as many houses as he wants anywhere in the world. But coming to the public to claim you only have a house in onitsha was an unnecessary lie.

Carlyscales:
U don't know how to read abi

Shezkid:
Do you understand English??
I'm sure you don't coz u can't read and understand

What exactly did the person you guys quoted say wrong?... The statement by Obi was made in public and there are videos of it everywhere. He clearly said he only had a house in onitsha, he never alluded directly or indirectly that he was referring to Nigeria only; as a matter of fact, in the same speech, he actually talked about his friends asking him to buy houses in the US and South Africa and his response was that "it would be madness to have a house in a place he doesn't live."

Funny how sentiments and desperation can make people fling objectivity. You guys should take a chill pill and stop sweating; at least nobody anywhere laid any allegation that he stole the money, Obi still remains a candidate to beat.

Pekele007:
[s]Zombies like you are too dull. When did Shut up become an insult


Go back and read the question you asked the guy.


What did the dullard do with the little recovered loot he got? Think with your brain zombie.[/s]

Animal.

kaluxy007:
You mean all the Anti Corruption noise couldn't achieve anything beyond 100billlion...not even in dollars


Let them pack their sacks and leave, we've stayed in hunger for too long

As I read in the news, most funds recovered are still locked down in litigation ans yes, they arent significant compared to the noise made about them. Its not easy recovering what has already been spent and even for the ones recovered which are still in court, you cant spend what isnt yours yet. Secondly, significant amount of recovered funds were used to finance deficits in the 2016 and 2017 budgets. You cant spend money in 2016/2017 and still expect to have it in 2018 can you?

Pekele007:
shut up first.

The dullard recovered $323m abacha loot but decided to share it to Nigerians and went back to borrow $340m from China.


Is that not stupidity

Starting a conversation with an insult shoes first of all that you're a mannerless, poorly brought up waste.

And then, if you can read, the comment I responded to asked why recovered loot wasnt used to finance whatever it is the $2.8bn is being borrowed for. You then insultingly start blabbing about $323million because according to the gutter school you went to, 320 = 2800.

ahukannakate:
I just pity the country, what of all the recovered loot? Let them continue eating alone while the poor masses are left at the mercy of hunger. Father of Corruption.

Nolongthing3669:
What of the recovered loot?

How much exactly is "ALL" let's see if it compares to the amount in the topic? Cos the last time I checked, recovered loot wasn't even up to N100bn but some people keep expecting the so called recovered loot to build the entire Europe in Nigeria.

PassingShot:
Good development. It means money will now be available to complete important infrastructures that drive the economy.

Borrowing, as educated folks would know, is not the problem as long as it's used for infrastructures. Whereas PDP used to borrow for recurrent expenditures, this government has proved to be borrowing for capital/infrastructural development.


To those already shouting blue murder, read the below to cure your ignorance:

This is how you make an analogy

US National Debt - $2.1 Trillion - Debt to GDP 76%
UK National Debt - $2.3 Trillion - Debt to GDP 89%
China National Debt - $4.3 Trillion - Debt to GDP 41%
Nigeria National Debt - $73 Billion - Debt to GDP 21%

Debt is not the issue. It's what you do with it that's the issue.
Question is - If debt is rightly invested in infrastructure (that creates Capital Formation) or human capital (that keeps people alive & develop their skills and mental capacity), we'll be ok. If truth be told, a large Percentage of our National Debt was looted by the previous governments.

The conversation we should be having concerning our National Debt is
- Is it sustainable?
- What is it invested on?
- How much would those investments add to the GDP?
- When should we expect these ROI?

This government is committed to infrastructural awakening and is well on the course to achieving this with a time frame in mind after which we begin to get our ROI fast

These are some of the key indices that bring about an economical rating and yes as it stands now, Nigeria is the best economy in africa all thanks to this present Government which remained unwavering in the face of recession and maneuvered the nation out of those murky waters to the place where Forbes could now rate us as they have done.

Kudos to PMB and PYO.

@Passingshot,

The other day it was declared that about N1.2trillion and N1.6trillion was released for capital projects in 2016 and 2017 respectively; highest figures ever released for this purpose in Nigeria's history. It is also noted that about 100% of these amounts were borrowed (as the country still struggles to raise revenue to meet up the gigantic recurrent bill); so the question of "why the country has to borrow money" is already answered. But where the problem really lies is in the inability of the government to simply explain or define the exact projects where these funds have been channelled to. Why is that so impossible?

Why is it so difficult (or impossible) for the entire APC government apparatus to employ a couple of persons to produce a comprehensive list of infrastructural projects across the federation where these funds are currently being channeled to?... Why is it impossible to profuce a dossier highlighting all the ongoing infrastructural projects with pictures of progress?... I imagine that would be a more proactive, pragmatic and responsible way to silence cynics without all these back and forths.

There's a lot of irresponsible opposition going on presently, but you cannot dismiss the fact that some pertinent questions are being asked which no one seems to be able to answer convincingly.

Lol.. The man has been misfiring lately.

naijapips02:
you are being clever by half, can you post obi's full statement please? check the bolded. Lets start the analysis from there.

Peter mentioned that it would be 'madness' if he owns a house in a place/country he doesn't live in. His exact words on the house issue "...the only place I own a house as Peter Obi is in Onitsha..." Simply forward to 1:55 (incase you struggle with data)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzdppdP6SrY

Shameful how people see white and still desperately call it black all for the sake of sentiments; whatever happened to just honourably 'ignoring' an issue so it can die down naturally? It's not a crime in any constitution to own even a thousand houses in different parts of the world, but the above statement from Obi was an unnecessary lie. That notwithstanding, I've always been his supporter from as far back as 2002 irrespective of his political party and regardless of whatever white lies he drops here and there; he remains someone I would like to see in Aso Rock by any means.

I didn't need to look twice to know that
1. You are Yoruba
2. You are an APC supporter.

Deny it all you want.

Yes I am an APC supporter over PDP any day cos I detest PDP; except of course I see a worthy candidate and then the allegiance may be reconsidered.

Regarding your silly tribal / Yoruba rant, please I'm not in the mood for childish nonsense this morning.

naijapips02:
it's sad you can't see beyond your trabalistic and partisan nose. It's making you look stupiid bro, drop it.

What tribe do you think I am?.... That's the first point to prove who is really stupid here. Tribalism has completely ruined many minds; that's why folks like you think everyone is equally stupid to play your retàrded tribal games. Sometimes I even wonder how old some of you folks who just jump online to insult people are.

Supporting a political candidate doesnt mean I should see white and call it black. There are some needless arguments that can easily be ignored to avoid making a fool of one's self. Obi exact statement reads, "the only place I have a house officially built is Onitsha..." The meaning of that statement was clear and there's no need for any semantics or English arguments to twist the meaning of the statement. He made the statement to drive home a point, but the statement in itself obviously wasnt true 'literally.'

That I am an Obi supporter doesnt mean I have to come online to insult strangers like a child without home training all because I want to defend an analogy.

Obi is a leader I respect, someone I'd love to see as the main occupant of Aso Rock regardless of anything. But on this one, just like on the wrist-watch issue, there's nothing to defend here. Obi's statement was clearly (and intentionally) misleading.

There's no argument of semantics or English comprehension here. Obi's statement was made clearly to send a message that he owned no properties elsewhere besides in Anambra; a statement which we all knew can nevet be true for any wealthy Nigerian.

Lol... what kimd of ogogoro has this one taken

baliyubla:
Your best resulted in her collecting a bullet straight to the head at close range.

May supporters of this evil government suffer the same fate as this poor girl, and may their families mourn as late Hauwas family are suffering right now.

Between 2010 and 2015, the same Bokoharam murdered over 5000 innocent men, women and children.

How about you praying this your stupid prayer for all those who directly or indirectly supported that government of PDP between 2010 and 2015 which sat back and watched while a ragtag group of riff raffs metamorphosed into an international formidable terrorist group?... Why dont you also pray for their families to also mourn like the families of the thousands killed by bokoharam in those years?

rmo19:
YBTC NEWS-Daily Nigerian, an online newspaper has released another video captured with a spy camera shows Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, receiving part of $5m bribe from a contractor.

This is the second of the 15-series trove of video clips DAILY NIGERIAN, said.

Video Link Below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVT5yNSaqE

http://ybtcnews.com/2018/10/15/video-daily-nigerian-releases-another-video-of-gov-ganduje-receiving-bribe/

This is funny and sad at the same time. The other day, the other guy had to hide Ote-Dollars in his cap. Now this one is loading stuff inside agbada. The sad part of all this is, nothing will happen!

kernel001:
It doesn't take anything to make certain things work. What will it take Nigerian government to go into public-private port initiative?, as poor as Malawi, it has 4 ports, a country with less than 50 million population.

Yeah you're right. The continuous failure of leadership is the main reason we still struggle with simple things like efficiency in port operations. However, my previous comment was only just addressing the opinion of the person I quoted earlier who turned it to another apc vs pdp contest claiming it was Buhari's fault that Nigerian ports were inefficient and insufficient.

Captainrambo2:
fighting corruption is not by arresting people here and there.


Institutions should be set up to make it almost impossible to carry out corrupt practises.


Gej who Apc tagged corrupt brought TSA and BVN And this has gone a long way in preventing curroption. that's why ganduje is accept raw cash if not straight to his aza.


Now what has buhari done. Apart from arrest. He'd better get ready to arrest ganduje

What has Buhari done?... When next you or anyone around you asks this question, here's the simple answer below:

GEJ's govt conceived the twin great idea of BVN and TSA as far back as 2013. But for obvious reasons, they refused to implement them since. Fast forward to 2015, Buhari came into power and instantly implemented those ideas.

The problem of Nigeria has never been a lack of ideas; rather, it's the lack of political will to implement.

zoneb:
Only in this regime can something like this happen for the first time in Africa. Indeed there was a country.
God bless Nigeria

Are you insinuating the system was automated before now and only became un-automated under this regime?... Are you insinuating the time wastage in clearing stuff at Nigerian ports started today?... Strange how some persons see everything only from the myopic apc vs pdp point of view.

How can anyone possibly try to forge an NYSC document at this time?.... That's the question the Op should really be asking.

Bannylove13:
Chai..
Used to since when?

I hate lies..
KLM..since 89..

Olboy..show me the flight schedule since 1997.. please..

Even before or after then..

No dey tell me use to..
1000 sure..

Na person you dey follow talk no robot

Bannylove13:
Your guys re not dealing with novice..
They used to..when was their last flight from the said airport..
Aren't they still flying from mm..
And Kano..jameta?

When I saw your first post claiming PHC wasnt an international airport with international flights, I initially wanted to reply you. But then I realised you were only joking, so I held back. But with your subsequent posts insisting on the same ignorant stand, despite the fact that several people have clarified things for you, it's really difficult placing what your motives are.

Kudos to otokx, Modath and blue3k for having the patience to respond severally to a person feigning sleep.

sophsia62:
The Kano State government has declared that the video showing Governor Abdullahi Ganduje allegedly collecting stacks of dollars in bribe was doctored.
Commissioner for Information in the state, Muhammad Garba, said this in a rejoinder issued Sunday evening.

The state government held a similar position some days ago after news broke that the video would soon be in circulation.

“We wish to state that there is no iota of truth to these allegations and if indeed there is any such alleged video, it is at best cloned,” it had said.

The video trending on social media has got many Nigerians talking especially at a time the Buhari government has slammed a travel ban on some Nigerians accused of corruption.

But, according to Garba, the video was “cloned, doctored, disjointed” and that it was deliberately released to “affect the anticipated quantum of APC votes from Kano in 2019”.

He said: “Kano state government has decided to file a criminal case against an online publication Daily Nigerian and its publisher on defamation of character after it released a clone and doctored video footage mischievously portraying Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje involved in an inappropriate conduct.

“The Office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is challenging the implausible and eccentric posting of the cloned video that went viral in a court of law considering the gravity of the caricature, which indicates the extent to which mischievous elements can go to discredit public figures by wielding non-existent scandals against them.

“A mere observation of the cloned video clearly shows that the video is doctored and disjointed with no material facts or evidence to prove the allegations, other than a callous attempt to tarnish the hard earned image of the office and the person of the Governor.
“The Governor of Kano State wishes to once again emphatically debunk the allegation of receiving gratification of $5Million or any amount whatsoever from any person or body.

“It is important to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that the alleger is a serial blackmailer and extorter.

“We are also aware that the hidden motive is to reduce the popularity of the Governor and consequently affect the anticipated quantum of APC votes from Kano in the 2019 general elections.

“While the state government is taking the legal action, we wish to assure the good people of Kano that His Excellency will remain focus and continue with laudable programmes that will add value to the lives of the people of Kano State.

“We also call on the general public, especially members of the APC to remain calm and always be law abiding.”

https://www.akelicious.net/2018/10/kano-govt-reacts-to-video-showing-gov.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGCvXTISNns

Shameful punks. Another "it is a photoshopped video" foolishness. One would have expected a more sensible denial claiming the money wasnt a bribe. Since the news broke, they had enough time to make up a good story. But this is the best denial they can come up with? Tufia!

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globemoney:
Peter obi is the number one thief. Your rants on nairaland does not transform to winning elections

Obi is the best candidate for that position. Needless to argue mich over this.

globemoney:
[s]First Atiku reneged on an agreement reached by SE leaders and then he went on to pick a candidate based on recommendation from Nyesom Wike in the SS without consulting our leaders.

Atiku does not understand we have leaders in the SE, if he thinks he can win the SE without the support of SE leaders then he is simply dreaming.
To make matters worse, Atiku picked as his running mate, an enemy of the Anambra State government. Makes me wonder if Atiku really wants to be president. With this, all SE governors across party divides are rejecting Atiku’s running mate. How does Atiku intend to win the region?

With the SE where he should have 80% of the votes now divided, Atiku may have lost the election before the election[/s].

Obi is the bestest person Atiku could have picked. Any grievance of the so called governors is inconsequential.

Did you just call Obi an enemy of Anambra?... lol... Only thieves hate Obi.

Yaaaay!!! \/

hucienda:
It's induced by a recent medical phenomenon: Atikulatiasis.

This is serious

Lol... which kain thread be dis?

Hahaha... Barcanista my man

Tonyebarcanista is a brilliant chap, any side of the fence you throw him, he churns out a good argument. But the ashawo ways of jumping from bed to bed will not let him be great.

Meekdon:
The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has asked workers to collect their outstanding four months salary arrears from the incoming governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.


He said the monies he could have used to pay them as expected had been withheld by the Federal Government for Fayemi’s resumption.

“They paid other states Paris Refund, they didn’t pay Ekiti; Fayemi should help me pay the money.


“They didn’t pay N2.2bn Budget Support Fund; my promise is fulfilled but the money is in the hands of government, they should help me to pay.”

Fayose spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of a new school he built in his Afao-Ekiti home country as part of his legacies projects.

The governor told the gathering that he did not borrow money from anywhere to fund any of the projects.


“With all these legacies projects, I didn’t borrow any dime. I do not owe any debt, if they say I’m owing; they should show evidence of transaction.

“Besides, no governor can borrow without the knowledge of the Ministry of Finance and the Debt Management Office.”

Fayose urged the incoming administration not to neglect the school or abandon any legacy project.

He said the school named Gifted Academy International would receive students from Ekiti and outside on 50:50 ratio.

“The school is equipped with modern equipment, laboratories, furniture and Closed-Circuit Television for surveillance,” he said.

He urged the people of the town to preserve the heritage and support government in sustaining it.


http://www.kendogist.com/2018/10/hold-fayemi-responsible-for-your-salary.html

I thought APC was the master of blame games, but Fayose just set a new record with this future generational blame; while others blamed their predecessors, Fayose dey blame future successor for the inability to pay salaries.

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ozodigboo:
Jeez ! I now know APC is desperate.
countless faceless Apc idiats trying to suggest what will bring Atiku's downfall.
Which one is Agbakoba ? lol

his options are Peter Obi.....Okonjo Iweala.....Soluudo....Ekweremadu

if he must go SW, then Akinwummi Adesina

Fixed!

I wonder why people keep mentioning Ekweremmadu when mentioning options. Besides helping his personal pocket to national loot, what exactly has Ekweremmadu done for humanity?

Huh?! Does this by any chance mean that the parents of Kanu are being held?

Why is it impossible for the entire government of APC to explain to Nigerians what exactly it has done with the loans it's taken so far?...

14 million APC members voted in the direct primaries for Buhari's candidacy for 2019, how can it be impossible to find just a single person out of these 14 million who can clearly explain in detail, what has been done with past loans?

izzou:


The only lesson I can draw from the picture

THEY BOTH GOT MARRIED EARLY.

They are done with childbirth, and enjoying themselves to the fullest .

The oldest child in that photo looks 10, the man could be in his early 40's while the lady in her mid or late 30's. Doesnt exactly seem like early marriage from my point of view.

Atiku taking a vice from the SW would be a distasteful insult to the SE for all the energy it has put in as opposition. Attempting that would once make the SE an object of mockery; and that would definitely give buhari a smooth sail.