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LegendHero:
But I think you all supported the vandalism when it started, so why are you crying now when they said Igbo businesses were attacked the most?

Moreso, when do people start trusting the army? So because a soldier said that, then suddenly that makes it a fact?

You should understand the game play, the Nigerian Army is trying to pass a message with that statement.

Sit down and think, try to brainstorm on why you think an army general will make that kind of statement.

Ogbuu101:
As old as you are, you still de cry with runny nose to the mods.
What do you take this nairaland for?
One very important place?
Your envy and hatred for Igbos will consume you soon.
Aturu hausa

Ogbuu101:
You will hang yourself on top Igbo matter one day.
Ewu

thebosstrevor1:
Trump is not a racists.

There is trick which main stream media like CNN use on ignorant people and that is repetition.

You can blackmail a target by calling the target badnanes everytime a target is being mentioned, before you know it the unthinking viewers internalize it.

Trump career have been with black people, from black rappers to black boxers wanting to party with him.

The moment he won against Hillary, the media made it a must to tarnish his image

TRUMP IS THE MAN.

BigSarah:
You taunted pro -anambra monikers for reasons best known to you, even though you won’t admit it, but it’s fair I guess they’re bigots too ...
I can only remember quoting you once , I rarely quote I prefer my spectator status...
Honestly you’re in my list of political bigots of this forum, so “Maybe” I read your post with a little bit of prejudice (for which I won’t apologize for since you’ve earned your bigot status).

BigSarah:
Childish display by the Op , you edited your comments before it made FP... I still stand by my opinion childish and mischievous, your reason for making the thread...
Anambarians deserve better, even though the lawmaker aimed at reducing the effects of lost crops due to flooding.

Dpharisee:
The OP is mischievous by linking Donkey and Cassava. In reality this lawmaker is responding to the call by Igbos that it's a shame that they own mansions in several cities but no input in agriculture at home going by the recent threat by some northern traders to suspend food supply to the East starting with onions.
This has made many Igbos to become interested in supporting farmers and agriculture to bring down the cost of food in the South East by next farming season and has nothing to do with the donkey story.

In his effort to ensure that the 2020 flood disaster that ravaged his constituents and destroyed all their crops did not affect his people negatively, the member representing Anambra West Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Honourable Patrick Obalim-Udoba has distributed hundreds of bundles of high yield Cassava stems to the people of Anambra West to enable them kick-start farming in earnest.

The distribution which took place at Umueze Anam, was witnessed by all the communities that make up the Local Government Area including the Igala speaking community.

In their various remarks, Mr. Dominic Obeche from Ezi Anam Ward and the leader of Anambra West Local Government Area Legislative Council, Mr. Chidokwe Udevi extolled the lawmaker for his effective representation.

Proffwhyhurry12:
Hypocrites everywhere! Look at how everybody diverts attention from the main issue and still instigating Muric as if that pastor did the right thing.

No more conscience, Blindfolded with hatred for Muric.

Be straightforward for once and never be bullied to silence when it comes to truth

hammerDK:
It is not, in Igbo land, we have the ability to ensure no single mosque is left standing.

It is our land

So this one Nigeria Army is doing is just initial gra gra.

They have never won any battle and definately not this one.

Onepeople:
you are a hypocrite,after forcing the incompetent man on Nigeria because of tribalism and hatred you are giving social media advising. U can't support the idiot's for 2time consecutively and come back to blame him again, what did you see the first and second time u supported him?

modath:
Politics of bitterness & anger is why you typed what you did... Lagos just gives una headache... your opinion is predicated on making a mockery of this cos states like Delta refused to....A state with 5-6 ex govs, Dep, speakers on payroll after not serving for years... May God epp una minds..

In saner climes (that you lots keep referring to) political office holders go back to their jobs/ businesses when their terms are over... Bush, Clinton, Obama etc just enjoy Secret Service protection not the state still buying them groceries.....

vivaciousvivi:
Exactly! Biden has won Arizona now to get to 290 : 217 Trump.
He is fighting a lost cause and to be frank, its embarassing to watch.
I cant understand why Ivanka and Jared Kushner whom are his closest allies are letting him remain looking foolish.
Even the GOP are breaking links with Trump slowly.

Chinemeremjosh0:
get some sense you asslicking APC supporter!! I don't blame you thou!! I blame dat lifeless thing in aso!!

Chinemeremjosh0:
ur comments sucks!!

Nonsoco80:
you will never see them comment on this thread. That tribal bigot, Omenka own is worst.

Mokason288:
Don’t be too sure ... Trump is a bully he could bully the Supreme Court to do otherwise

Fahdiga:
Let the best man emerge but Omenka how many times will post this news. I bet it gives you joy because of your hatred toward Trump

By Jennifer Hansler and Nicole Gaouette, CNN.

(CNN) Leaders around the world have offered their congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden even as President Donald Trump refuses to concede his election loss.

The calls, from some of the US's most consequential allies, signal a repudiation of Trump's attempt to cling to power, and the incoming Democratic president has held a number of phone calls with key US allies in the days since CNN projected his victory.

These are some of the leaders to whom Biden has spoken or who have offered their congratulations on his victory:

Justin Trudeau

The Canadian Prime Minister spoke with Biden on Monday and offered his congratulations again, after initially congratulating the US President-elect on Saturday.

The two discussed the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, NATO, trade and racial justice, according to a tweet from Trudeau and a readout from Biden's team.

Under Trump, the US and Canada have at times had a rocky relationship, particularly on the issue of trade. In August, Canada slapped retaliatory tariffs on US goods after the US reimposed the tariffs on Canadian aluminum that had initially been lifted.

Boris Johnson

Biden and the British Prime Minister, who is seen as a close ally of Trump, spoke on Tuesday.

"They discussed the close and longstanding relationship between our countries and committed to building on this partnership in the years ahead, in areas such as trade and security -- including through NATO," a readout from a Downing Street spokesperson said. "The Prime Minister and President-elect also looked forward to working closely together on their shared priorities, from tackling climate change, to promoting democracy, and building back better from the coronavirus pandemic."

On Wednesday, Johnson said it was "extremely exciting" to discuss an upcoming climate change summit. Trump has largely dismissed the gravity of the global climate crisis and withdrew the US from the Paris climate accord.

Emmanuel Macron

The French leader called to offer Biden congratulations on Tuesday and used the conversation to touch on a wide variety of issues that he looks forward to cooperating on -- perhaps a pointed reference to the Trump administration's disdain for its traditional alliances. Macron pointed to climate change, health, the defense of fundamental rights and the fight against terrorism, among others.

Macron initially invested a lot of time and energy trying to build strong ties to Trump, but the US leader's contempt for NATO, his tariffs on European products, and his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear pact and the climate agreement fed into Macron's conclusion, shared with the Economist magazine in 2019, that Europe couldn't rely on the US for security and was turning its back on Europe.

Angela Merkel

Biden and the German Chancellor spoke by phone Tuesday. "The President-elect expressed gratitude to Chancellor Merkel for her congratulations, praised her leadership, and noted that he looked forward to strengthening relations between the United States and Germany and revitalizing the trans-Atlantic relationship, including through NATO and the EU," according to a readout from Biden's team. "The President-elect noted his interest in working closely with Chancellor Merkel on common interests and challenges, including containing COVID-19; addressing the climate crisis, and working toward a sustainable global economic recovery. He also welcomed the opportunity to cooperate on a shared agenda with the EU."

Merkel and Trump have had a rocky relationship. CNN's Carl Bernstein reported that Trump demeaned Merkel in phone calls, even calling her "stupid" and "accused her of being in the pocket of the Russians." Merkel countered his attacks with facts, Bernstein reported.

Micheál Martin

The Irish Taoiseach, or Prime Minister, spoke with Biden on Tuesday and tweeted about their "warm and engaging" call. Martin clearly signaled Ireland's dismissal of Trump's attempts to contest the election results, describing Biden's win as "an outstanding personal mandate."

Trump's relationship with Ireland was seen as fraught. His support for Brexit led many in Ireland to worry that he didn't appreciate how it could destabilize the Good Friday peace agreement, analysts said. Trump's delay in appointing an ambassador to Dublin was another issue; his ambassador, Edward Crawford, formally started the job in July 2019, two years after the previous ambassador left.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Turkish President, with whom Trump had bonded and spoke to frequently, congratulated Biden in a message released Tuesday.

"I congratulate you on your election success and express my sincere wishes for the peace and prosperity of the people of the United States of America," Erdogan said in the message.

"I reiterate our determination to work closely with the US administration and believe that the strong cooperation and alliance between our countries will continue to contribute to world peace in the future as it has until today," Erdogan said.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

The Saudi King sent a congratulatory cable to Biden on his victory, the Saudi Embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday morning.

"In his cable, the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of success to Mr. Biden and to the friendly people of the United States of America steady progress and prosperity," the embassy statement said. "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the historical deep-rooted relations between the two friendly countries, adding that both countries are keen to develop and enhance these relations in all fields."

The Trump administration fostered and maintained close ties with the Saudis despite deep bipartisan criticism of the Kingdom's involvement, which they deny, in the murder of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi as well as their involvement in Yemen's bloody civil war.

Scott Morrison

Australia's Prime Minister congratulated Biden in a call Wednesday night, according to Morrison and a readout from Biden's team.

"The President-elect underscored that the United States and Australia share both values and history, and noted that the United States and Australia have fought side-by-side in every conflict since World War I," the readout said.

"There are no greater friends and no greater allies than Australia and the US," Morrison tweeted. "I look forward to strengthening even further our deep and enduring alliance, and to working with him closely as we face the world's many challenges together."

Moon Jae-In

Biden and the South Korean President spoke on Wednesday evening, according to a readout from Biden's team and a tweet from Moon.

"The President-elect praised President Moon's strong leadership on COVID-19, noting his commitment to cooperate on addressing the pandemic, building global health security, and stimulating global economic recovery," the readout said. "He observed that he looks forward to working closely with President Moon on other shared challenges, from North Korea to climate change."

Moon tweeted: "I just spoke to @JoeBiden and congratulated him on his election. We reaffirmed our firm commitment to a robust ROK-US alliance and peaceful and prosperous Korean Peninsula."