egidi:
People should stop distracting this administration to allow them work

Tinubu is distracted simply because he got absolutely nothing to offer abnitio

godofuck231:
Mugabe was the saviour of zimbabwe, tinubu is the big fool of Nigeria

Tinubu is a destroyer of Nigeria

But the police FPRO has received gifts.

EmperorCaesar:


According to his supporters or the transcript from CSU

Sometimes, I wonder if there's a big difference between been logically sound and being educated and I now know there is


In this case, some of u belong to none of the categories

My statement has nothing to do with doubting the class of degree but burns out of the fact that someone with a first class of degree in Accounting could say, "Na statistics, we go chop."


On the other hand, do you have the CSU certificate where it's stated categorically that Tinubu graduated with a first class in accounting? If so, kindly share.

Obiedun:
Even at that obi will still lose

This is one of the requirements of being an APC/Tinubu supporter

How can you react to something you are not bothered by?

RoyalUc:


He is only failing because his predecessor failed.

Not True

He is failing woefully because he is failure personified

Mindlog:
The best President, Nigeria ever had so far and I am even eagerly looking forward to relocating back to Nigeria because his renewed hope agenda is really agending.

egidi:
Coffee ?

Coffee till eternity

helinues:


I believe you can read and comprehend.

We know where the votes are and I have listed how to get them. We don't force others to vote for us

There are no votes anywhere for Tinubu, not even in the south-west.

Tinubu can only get votes when INEC jettison the electoral act, jettison the Nigerian constitution, jettison its electoral guidelines and procedures, shut down the IREV portal, and then conjure up numbers for Tinubu.

But if it's a free, fair, and credible electoral process, Tinubu cannot get up to 500 votes anywhere in Nigeria currently.

AlanSugar:
Well, except his "BP" means something else.

Wike is having serious HBP

Wike should be ready to face the panel of enquiry, to render account of how he spent Rivers state money

Putindbutt:
This good news will give Bitter Obi people running stomach.

What about the Port Harcourt refinery, when is it coming up

helinues:
Their 2019 combo couldn't do a thing, nothing to be expected in 2027.

Elrufai and Kwankwanso are there to scatter NW votes.

VP would drag his region with Al Dubai.

NC have been allies since 18BC

SW and SS would fall in line as the achievements of this administration would speak for itself.

The rest of the votes, we don't need it

Why are you not mentioning what Tinubu will tell Nigerians that he has been able to achieve and how he has improved their living standards to warrant being reelected?

Atarakpa:
Big lie. Finally wike has given this man BP

It's the other way around

Wike is having BP

helinues:


Are you going through what you described above? If the answer is No, why crying more than the bereaved?

Tinubu's economic policies and actions have ensured that everyone is now bereaved.

vastolord4:
So we didn't have enough supplies for Nigerians. Yet, no forecast was made to avert this issue? no data analyst working for the government?.. see, Nigeria is not a country, its just a corn-tree.. without data/statistics, what can be achieved? And someone said "we no go chop statistics" tell me, don't these few words smells like blue from a bad engine...

Not just any one, a first class accounting graduate according to his supporters

helinues:
Action speaks louder than being a parrot

His actions are so visible, infact Nigerians are in pains and anguish because of Tinubu's calamitous economic policies and actions

The Federal Government has dismissed the planned alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi.

According to the Presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not bothered about the planned alliance, noting that the President was not losing sleep over alliance plots by Atiku and Obi.

Atiku had contested the presidency in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party but lost. Obi also contested as a presidential candidate on the platform of the Labour Party and came third in the election.

Last week, Obi held a private meeting with Atiku and some other PDP leaders in Abuja. Obi also met separately with former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and former Senate President Bukola Saraki, sparking speculations about a possible coalition for the 2027 general elections.


However, in an interview on Friday, Atiku stated that if the PDP decided in 2027 that it was the South-East’s turn to field the presidential candidate and selected Obi, he would readily offer his support.

“I have said repeatedly, and I even said it before the 2023 general elections, that if the PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South, or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it. As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. I contested the 2023 presidential ticket, because it was thrown open to all members of the party.

“If the party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East, and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him,” Atiku declared in a recent interview with BBC Hausa Service.


He added that a merger between the PDP and LP was possible. Atiku stressed that party members would decide their fate in the 2027 general elections. The former Vice President mentioned that his recent meeting with Obi might indicate a possible alliance leading up to the 2027 general elections.

Responding to questions about the meeting with Obi, Atiku said, “It was just a normal friendly meeting that we often have, particularly among us in the opposition parties. Such meetings are healthy for Nigeria’s democracy and in the country’s interest.”

On whether it would bring about a merger, he said, “Yes, it’s very much possible. We can merge to achieve a common goal. So, it’s possible, and nothing can stop it if we wish to achieve that.”

Atiku, who denied that the choice of presidential candidate might frustrate the merger discussion, said, “That is not true. That challenge will not arise. I can tell you that the choice of who will fly the flag of the party won’t be an issue.”

On why he was still in active politics, Atiku said, “We can’t keep quiet and watch things go wrong. People are suffering, and we are committed to making Nigeria a better place.

“I am still in active politics in Nigeria; at least, as long as God permits.

“My age doesn’t stop the young ones from trying their luck. Everybody, irrespective of age, is allowed to aspire to be anything in society, politically or otherwise.”


Regarding his 2027 presidential ambition, the former Vice President said, “That would depend on the decision of my party. I can’t make any categorical statement on that. It is the duty of the party to decide on the way to go in the next election.”

Tinubu unbothered – FG

Reacting to the planned alliance, the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government was not worried about the planned merger or alliance. According to him, anybody could decide to collaborate and meet.

He stated that the question, for him, was what happened after the talk and numerous meetings. The minister stressed that Tinubu’s works would speak for him in the next election cycle in 2027.

“The government is not thinking about them at all. We are focused on delivering on the mandate handed over to President Bola Tinubu. With the good works the government is doing, he is already the toast of Nigerians.

“So, they will continue to support him. Just a few days ago, the Federal Government inaugurated three critical gas infrastructure projects in Imo and Delta states to drive the country’s gas sector. The projects are the ANOH-OB3 CTMS gas pipeline and ANOH gas processing plant in Assa, Ohaji/Egbema in Imo State.

“The President also inaugurated the expansion of the AHL gas processing plant 2 gas project in Kwale, Delta State. The social security programme is ongoing. The Compressed Natural Gas project is there as well. Dry farming initiatives have taken root, and so many other projects that will benefit Nigerians are either ongoing or in the pipeline.


“Tell me, how will the meeting of those two men be an issue? No, we are not worried at all. The government of President Tinubu is focused and not disturbed,” he said.

Atiku, Obi sore losers – Presidency

Also reacting, a senior presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, speaking on Saturday, said President Tinubu and his administration were not bothered by the politicking going on by Atiku and ‘his gang of desperadoes’.

He said, “We are only surprised that they are plotting just one year after an election they lost. They are still behaving like sore losers.

I'll support Obi in 2027 if PDP decides - Atiku
“We are not bothered by the games they are playing, as they are revealing their mindset. They are mere politicians who only think about the next election.

“President Tinubu is a true statesman who is concerned about fulfilling his promises to Nigerians.

“At the moment, he is very busy resetting the economy of our country for the better, laying the foundation that ought to have been laid decades ago.”


APC won’t lose sleep over PDP-LP alliance

The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, Nze Chidi Duru, welcomed the idea of a rumoured merger, saying it will help to further deepen the concept of democracy in the country.

Duru, however, expressed reservations that the duo’s dream could become a reality.

He said, “It is good for democracy. It will give Nigerians more options to choose from. For me, I am up for anything that will deepen democracy, other than the usual ones we have been having.

“However, I doubt if such an arrangement could come to fruition.”

Also speaking, the National Publicity Director of the APC, Bala Ibrahim, said the ruling party was not losing sleep over Atiku and Obi’s ‘unholy alliance’.

He said, “In a democracy, meetings between politicians are not forbidden. As long as their meetings are not designed to derail democracy, there is nothing wrong with that. Obi’s meeting with Atiku and others is nothing to make the APC lose its sleep. You talked about the party being under pressure. How? These are parties that are increasingly losing grip and support. They are probably in a panic situation.


“Now, they want to sit and look at what to do to increase their support base ahead of 2027. But, that is too long a time to go. We don’t talk about crossing the bridge until we get there. By that time, if they feel like coming out to merge, that will even be better for democracy. But, whatever they resolve by 2027, we are going to beat them hands down.”

Experts weigh in

Also commenting on the development, the President, National Political Scientists Association, Professor Hassan Salisu of the University of Ilorin, said while a possible alliance could not be entirely ruled out between the two men, the internal crisis and divisions gripping the PDP and LP may frustrate their efforts to wrest power from the ruling APC in 2027.

“The PDP, as it is currently constituted, is factionalised. Getting to a level where a consensus will be reached might be a bit difficult. And, given the fact that Obi is in another party, how are we sure the structure of the PDP will agree that Obi should fly the party’s ticket in the next presidential election?

“Will all Atiku’s supporters be in a position to back Obi? Will all the ‘Obidients’ align themselves with Obi’s move to the PDP? What will be the reaction of the other factions in the PDP? What will be the position of Wike’s group in the PDP? What of the Northern elements in the party? The red flags are quite much.

“I think the assumption is that Atiku is in total control of the party, but the reality on the ground suggests that this may not be the situation. What I am saying essentially is that there are so many ‘ifs’. These are issues that one cannot answer categorically. Perhaps, we will say it is an unfolding event. Let’s wait and see. But, for analytical purposes, there are so many obstacles on the way for Obi to emerge as PDP’s presidential candidate,” Professor Salisu stated.

Also reacting, Professor of Political Institutions and Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science, Usman Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto, Yahaya Baba, described Atiku and Obi’s meeting as an indication of a strong alliance that would greatly shape the 2027 presidential election.

He said, “The meeting is an indication that what happened in the build-up to the 2015 presidential election is likely going to happen soon. This is because the two leading political figures in the country, who came second and third in the last election, are now talking to themselves. They were allies before now. But, because of the crisis in the PDP, Obi decamped and joined the LP. The votes he and Atiku polled in the last election are significant. So, if they are discussing and forming an alliance, we are likely going to see a very big political force like what happened with the APC in 2014.”

Sharing his thoughts on the APC’s position on the alliance and its possible impact ahead of the 2027 presidential poll, he said, “They (APC) can say that naturally. But, remember that in 2011 and 2014, both Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu were losers as the Action Congress of Nigeria, All Nigeria Peoples Party, and Congress for Progressive Change all failed. But, when they came together, they were a very strong force. So, what APC is saying is just to demonise and rubbish a likely strong move that is coming from the two political figures.”

In a similar vein, another political analyst, Jackson Omenazu, said the alignment of the PDP and LP will pose a serious threat to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 poll.

He said, “We should expect some political marriages in the polity come 2027. There will be alignment and realignment. If Peter Obi goes back to the PDP, or if the Labour Party has an agreement and aligns with the PDP and both parties zone their presidential tickets to the South East, it will be a welcome development. This is because if the PDP zones their ticket to that side as Atiku Abubakar said, he has no choice but to support it. After all, the party’s decision is supreme.

“That will be the best thing to happen to the PDP if they field from the South-East. The amalgamation of the PDP and Labour Party will cause a serious political storm in the polity if it is actualised. We need a very strong and viable opposition in the country, because opposition is the opium of any democracy. So, there is an absolute need for opposition. Such a political marriage and understanding is not a bad one.”

Omenazu, who is also the Chancellor of the International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights, added that the Igbos should be given an equal chance to rule Nigeria, noting that such representation was part of the national restructuring the people were clamouring for.

“No matter how we structure this country, the Igbos have the right to the presidency. They should be allowed to do their best. More essentially, there is a need for restructuring. That is the best way we can authoritatively run this country like a united nation,” he added.


https://punchng.com/2027-fg-presidency-dismiss-atiku-obis-planned-alliance/?amp

Fact.

Wike is a drunkard

helinues:
Na supermarket price you dey display here. How many Nigerians buy from supermarkets?

Modified: ebukajay184, unfortunately the notorious trollers on the forum derail this thread for you.

Hope mods would take care of them sha

This is one of the most useless statement ever made on Nairaland

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You are irredeemable

SirBunky85:
Atiku knows Tinubu better than any other politician and he knows that defeating Tinubu is almost impossible as a sitting president.thats why,he spent much to at the US courts trying to rubbishTinubu's University result.dont forget,only a Man of Tinubu's political sagacity could defy all the overwhelming odds (Aso rock cabal,Muslim Muslim ticket,last minute betrayal from his close friends,etc)against him to become the president ,and you think,a desperate Atiku or a pretender like Obi can defeat such Man ,who knows weilds the highest powers in the land?anyway, hallucinations is free.

I hope you know that the case is not yet over

seunmsg:


Explain to me how this news will make anybody panic? As in, a straight up incumbent Tinubu vs Peter Obi is what will cause panic? It will be the biggest political mismatch in Nigeria since 1993. It won’t even be a contest.

Btw, you guys are celebrating out of ignorance and it’s so laughable. It’s a shame you guys can’t read Atiku’s interview and understand perfectly. If you guys can’t learn from what played out between Atiku, Wike and Tambuwal at the last PDP presidential convention, then you can’t learn Nigeria’s politics again.

To be clear, a desperado like Atiku is definitely not going to support Peter Obi. Both Atiku and Obi knows this. He simply want Obi as his running mate. Atiku will contest for president and not back your Obi. Know this and know peace.

Incumbent catastrophic failure you mean

azadus18:
Everyone knows ..it wud be an easy ride for Tinubu ..if Obi is the only Big opposition on ballot in the 2027 election

Of course it will be Tinubu's easy ride to a monumental and catastrophic defeat

Obiedun:
You go wail taya aswear. It is what you wish for yourself that is happening to you. Continue to wail and cry

And you wished this country and yourself good by supporting and encouraging a Notorious narcotics drug trafficker engaging in criminal state capture

nlreserve:
Even the south south guys know that the project is scam.

The south south cannot be deceived with a fraudulent coastal highway connecting Bourdillon with Lebanon.

FRANCISTOWN:

I'm not sure the Yorubas have ever laid claims to any city in the east. I'm not sure there is anything that interesting over there.


Ex Gov. Fashola once deported some folks back to Anambra.

Lemme ask you again. Does Lagos State belong to the Igbos?

You are now becoming incoherent.

Please, let's end this discussion.

Obiedun:
Ofonaofu, you are back to your daily business of wailing

Has the country not collapsed?

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr Babachir Lawal, has said Nigeria collapsed after the swearing of President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023.

Lawal said the shocking announcement of fuel subsidy removal by Tinubu on the day of inauguration plunged the country into economic malady, stating that the policy was launched before the cabinet was assembled.


The ex-SGF said this while discussing state of the nation on Trust TV’s Daily Politics.

According to Lawal, the announcement of fuel subsidy removal led to increase in the transportation which is basically the engine of business for both the rich and common man in Nigeria.


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Describing the action taken on May 29, Lawal said the non-existence of the cabinet and the Federal Executive Council to address the consequences of such a harsh policy was the undoing of Tinubu, leading to a total collapse of the country.

“I can only repeat what I said before. I’ve spoken on this before. First of all, I did say one time you came into government on the day you were inaugurated,” he said.


“After swearing in you embark on the first major policies that are very impactful on the lives of the society. It is like a cowboy, or macho man removing subsidy. At that time, he didn’t have a minister of planning, that should plan the outcome, the consequences to take care.

“You don’t have a minister of finance who will calculate the impact of this society. You did not even have the federal executive council that will approve that, you have nothing. As at that time, nobody to advise, nobody to break out ‘what ifs’”.


Speaking further, he said, “So immediately after that inauguration, Nigeria collapsed. It is like a balloon. Nigeria fell down. It deflated completely. Immediately transportation (fare) tripled,” he noted.

“That week! I used to buy animal feed for my cows from Zaria, I used to pay N270,000 per truck. Immediately that week, I couldn’t buy anymore, because transportation alone was going to cost me N1 million,” he explained from his personal experience as a farmer.

“I couldn’t afford it because the cost of fuel just jumped up. Everything. Last week I bought some equipment for my farm. I wanted to transport it from Kano, they were asking me to pay N3 million to transport three tractors and only to be put in a trailer. One trailer carrying three tractors!. Everything has gone up. So that policy alone crashed everything.”

https://dailytrust.com/nigeria-has-collapsed-under-tinubu-babachir-lawal/

What does it have to say? Nothing,  absolutely nothing. 


In fact, Nigerians are more eager to listen to Peter Obi speak.

You must be an Agbero.

Currently you must come from the south-west; even if you come from any other south-west states and have never stepped foot in Lagos, you must adopt Lagos State as your state.

You must have your brain removed so that you won't have the capacity to think properly. You have to be a zombie to qualify to be a Tinubu and APC supporter

Since Atiku made that statement, APC have been in panic mode
Why?