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PoliticsRe: Buratai Blames Renewed Boko Haram Attacks On Secret Support by otil1: 5:58pm On Nov 07, 2016
Pls no disturb.

I'm reading
PoliticsRe: Buratai Blames Renewed Boko Haram Attacks On Secret Support by otil1: 5:50pm On Nov 07, 2016
Just a coded acknowledgement from the snake charmer that he has failed.

Nairalanders, take note!

Boko Haram terrorists that was technically defeated has technically re-emerged
PoliticsRe: How Goodluck Jonathan Landed Nigeria In Recession. by otil1: 6:11pm On Nov 05, 2016
Why can't your topic read "How Buhari prevented Nigeria from going into recession?

Or you think it is impossiblehuh?

Op, pls respond
PoliticsRe: APC Will Ensure Buhari Recontests In 2019 – Oyegun by otil1: 10:29am On Nov 03, 2016
owotonbinu:
Oyegun just said the bitter truth, politically there are no reasonable options to buhari at the moment. Thus making him the best and only alternative. Forget what people say online. Should buhari decide for a second term, he would win.
Same way Jonathan decided to go for 2nd tenure, and he........ pls fill in the blanks
PoliticsBuhari Plans To Borrow More Than The Nations Foreign Reserve! Isn't It Crazy? by otil1(op): 9:16am On Nov 02, 2016
"Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nigeria decreased to 23.950 USD Billion in October from 24.590 USD Billion in September of 2016. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nigeria reached an all time high of 62,082 USD Billion in September of 2008. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nigeria is reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria." -Trading Economics (http://www.tradingeconomics.com/nigeria/foreign-exchange-reserves)

"Nigeria’s foreign reserves drop to $24.74b in September" – Udoma. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, says Nigeria’s foreign reserves have reduced from 26.51 billion dollars from the second quarter of 2016 to $24.74 billion in September. (http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/nigerias-foreign-reserves-drop-24-74b-september-udoma/)

So, how can Buhari plan to borrow $29.960 billion to execute key projects across the country, a sum that is more than the entire nation's foreign reserve?

Problem we have is that we don't ask questions. Will it be wrong to conclude that the APC government now wants to COMPLETELY drain whatever is left? What's the rationale behind this borrowing plan? And how will it be repaid? From where; the dwindling oil revenue?!

I know Zombies on this forum will come for me, but can we just pause for a while and think?

You have a savings account with balance of 24.7 thousand Naira and you apply to borrow 29.96 thousand Naira. Is it not akin to withdrawing and spending all, i mean ALL your savings and even more, because the interest element will make the 29.96 grow to 40 in just one year.

Some past administrations worked on growing the national foreign reserve, under Buhari's watch, the national reserve has not only shrunk, but he now wants to COMPLETELY drain it. See chart below.

This is absurd. And it makes me sad this morning that not many Nigerians are awake to what they plan on doing.

They want to eat to the last card - the final chopping, that's what is going on! And they keep blaming and hounding people.

PoliticsRe: Buhari: "Leave Nigeria If You Have Another Country" by otil1: 4:24am On Nov 02, 2016
Plus234:
if you cant stay in 9ja you can leave, what is so difficult to understand ? the borders and airport is OPEN
That's not what a president of a country should be saying. That's the issue.

The head of any organisation, even your small social club, should conduct himself as the chief promoter of the organisation and no be the one to de-market it.

Ask Obj what he did with Nigerian diaspora, get your best brains home.
PoliticsRe: Buhari: "Leave Nigeria If You Have Another Country" by otil1: 4:20am On Nov 02, 2016
shabakm:
nice talk we are solidly behind you, we trust you and we shall remain in nigeria with you but my friend if you have another country you are free to go.
Sorry, but you miss the point.

Buhari is making it sound like staying back and suffering is patriotism and you swallowed it.

How come all his children are abroad?

Hypocrisy! Know it now.

Meanwhile, he is in charge of creating the right condition to retain best Nigerians in Nigeria and even attract other nationals to build the nation. This is a responsibility he must be told is squarely on his laps as president and leader, not to continue making things worse.

Good thing you are solidly behind your president. But ma guy, if you no shine your eye, na grave be that, because if hunger no get you, disease or high crime will. Meanwhile, when he has ordinary ear infection you can cure with peneciline,he runs abroad leaving you hear chanting sai Baba
PoliticsRe: Buhari: "Leave Nigeria If You Have Another Country" by otil1: 4:09am On Nov 02, 2016
Whatarush:
Cnt u read? He said if u av any other country to go to, u r free to go ok
You are they one who can't read and comprehend.

Every sensible government all over the world works to create the best environment for its people and even call those outside to come home to help develop and grow the country.

Instead of a call for nation building, the foolish president is calling those who can't endure his self-caused suffering to leave.

Foolish
PoliticsRe: Buhari: "Leave Nigeria If You Have Another Country" by otil1: 9:17pm On Nov 01, 2016
naturalwaves:
It is such a shame to see that most of the commentators on this thread lack basic comprehension skills and have very low IQs. The president was only trying to say that we need unity and full cooperation to move the nation forward and not asking anyone to consider other options.
Please check well and be sure you are not the one that has low IQ.

When you start the defence of the no 1 citizen by saying "(he President was only trying to say...", the tacitly admit that the statement made by your President is lacking in clarity and now subject to secondary interpretation as you have lamely attempted.

This happened when he stated that his wife belonged to the kitchen, the sitting room and the other room. His handlers tried to twist and spin it but a President should speak and communicate like one.

Buhari is lacking in many areas, QED.

Economy, no 1.

Communication, no 2.

I won't talk about nepotism and democracy
PoliticsRe: Nigeria fighting corruption with 19th Century method – UNODC (PIX) by otil1: 4:20pm On Nov 01, 2016
....and took it further back to 17th Century grin grin grin

Catch am; arrest am; al before investiation.

God help Nigeria
PoliticsRe: Nigeria fighting corruption with 19th Century method – UNODC (PIX) by otil1: 4:19pm On Nov 01, 2016
That was until Buhari came and took charge....
PoliticsRe: See what just happened to Radio Biafra PHOTOS by otil1: 10:35am On Nov 01, 2016
BiafraudExposed:
Am talking of online radio. Unu ana nu ihe? online radio. If its working upload evidence. All my friend's phone can't get the online radio safe terristrial radio. Prove the online Radio is working and don't insult me thank u
What took you there in the first place?

You could be arrested for having that app, don't you know?
PoliticsRe: Buhari’s Strategists Chasing Ants By Reuben Abati by otil1: 5:07am On Nov 01, 2016
Zombism is very real.

Quote me
PoliticsRe: Precious Sonia Chikwendu: EFCC's Statement On The Detention Of Fani-kayode Wife by otil1: 8:43pm On Oct 18, 2016
[size=18pt]“It was discovered that the account had two biometric identification numbers, one for Fani-Kayode and the other (with BVN 2205597283)for Sonia Chikwendu.[/size] -EFCC

Since you knew whose BVN is on the account, why not invite them, interogate the, establish facts of the case and charge them to court. Why wait as if the owner of the account is unknown?!

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala by the BVN initiative has made your job so easy if your aim is to investigate, establish, prosecute and jail looters.

Rather your goal is to intimidate in the name of fighting corruption.

How many have you cleanly convicted? That's the valid questions. Not how many citizens you have arrested and detained.
PoliticsRe: My People Were Neglected For 8 Years In Enugu – Ekweremadu by otil1: 4:09pm On Oct 16, 2016
Customer80:
why is too hard for u to tell chime's work in enugu? I am from enugu just let the world know
Chime built roads in Enugu urban, decorated the centre of the city and built road to hi village, finish!

8 years gone.
PoliticsRe: Bbc Interview: Aisha Buhari Facing Divorce Threat – Inside Source by otil1: 8:17pm On Oct 15, 2016
#istandwithaisha
PoliticsRe: My People Were Neglected For 8 Years In Enugu – Ekweremadu by otil1: 8:14pm On Oct 15, 2016
selch:
Let's forget about parties and look at it from this angle, igbo people need to talk sense to their leaders, what has this man done for his people? After looting d country he forgot his people, when he was charged to court he went to wear igbo attire, to claim tribalism, now he is free still he has done nothing for d igbo race, coming to now talk rubbish
Please don't dabble into what you know not.

If by "his people" you meant Aninri people, I can tell you that Ekweremmadu has virtually transformed the entire area with mega Federal projects especially roads done by Class A contractors like Setraco and the likes. Aninri is seamlessly linked to three States of Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi, making evacuation of agro-produces easier than ever before.

If on the other hand, by "his people", you meant Igbos, let me educate you, just a little. By his action, as the leader of South-East caucus at the National Assembly, Ekweremmadu was able to convince all his colleagues in National Assembly to 'pool' all their constituency allowance and have it applied for Enugu Akanu Ibiam Airport runway extension and procurement of landing gears and other equipment that led to the airport being certified for international flights. In others words, Ekweremmadu worked to see that that ban or curse on having International Airport in Igboland was lifted. Igboland South East was the only geo-political Zone without International airport.

If you press me, I give you more.

Please dear leave Ike Oha NdiIgbo.
PoliticsRe: My People Were Neglected For 8 Years In Enugu – Ekweremadu by otil1: 8:00pm On Oct 15, 2016
kahal29:
Ekweremadu you are a liar. Let chime be. He did his best for Enugu state. Do your own best too
Please point out the lies and stop name-calling and use of abusive language.

Which is the lies?
PoliticsRe: My People Were Neglected For 8 Years In Enugu – Ekweremadu by otil1: 7:57pm On Oct 15, 2016
Sulli unem. Dejé!

After the Regea come the Blues
PoliticsRe: Aisha’s BBC Interview – She Got It All Wrong, My Respect For PMB Just Soars by otil1: 7:49pm On Oct 15, 2016
PassingShot:
Read his first comment to my post before coming to his defense. He attacked me first.
So if he attacks you first, he deserves death by rat poison?

Where is the civility? I reject this in its entirety. It's uncalled for.

All viewpoints must be allowed and welcome. If we can't feel free in this forum, is it in 3 arms zone.

I'm pleading now
PoliticsRe: Aisha’s BBC Interview – She Got It All Wrong, My Respect For PMB Just Soars by otil1: 7:38pm On Oct 15, 2016
Is this not a shade too much? Asking a fellow Nairalander to go commit suicide because he has expressed his opinion?

Everybody mustn't agree with you @Passingshot.



PassingShot:
Frustration is killing you gradually.
Rat poison is still cheap even in this recession. Help yourself and do the needful.
PoliticsRe: Aisha’s BBC Interview – She Got It All Wrong, My Respect For PMB Just Soars by otil1: 11:46am On Oct 15, 2016
What's this one saying?

What do you know about the Constitution.

Aisha Buhari has a right to express her views, even as a housewife, since that is what Buhari wants her to be.

You are pained that Aisha and her children are privileged and you wish they will be shut out of their God-given opportunity and upliftment. Jealousy go kill you.

Check yourself. Check well. Na envy they worry you.


#istandwithbuhariandaisha


aalangel:
Thank you!
In the first place and constitutionally, Aisha had no right whatsoever, to say what she said. Is she a member of any political party?? Is she a first lady (her husband said there's no office like that). She over-stepped her boundaries.

Buhari has left her to do whatever she wanted all these while, but this time around, she messed up. She over-used her privilege. She abused her husband's silence and tolerance.

If Buhari has always thought that she belonged to the kitchen, we wouldn't have known or seen her all these while, including that Zahra. But he gave them the freedom to act and she granted the interview to a whole BBC.

Buhari said what he said go put her in check; to tell her that he's the man and in charge. I've never supported Buhari or APC or this adminstration but in this matter, #istandwithbuhari
PoliticsRe: Aisha’s BBC Interview – She Got It All Wrong, My Respect For PMB Just Soars by otil1: 11:19am On Oct 15, 2016
Op, pls quit. Its either you're head bent on twisting the facts or don't understand the issues raised by Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari.

Let me take it one point at a time:
1. "The president does not know 45 out of 50, for example, of the people he appointed and I don't know them either, despite being his wife of 27 years."

Op, she did not say "the President did not know..." She said "the President does not know..."

There is a huge difference in both. After appointment, the President should know and be working with those he appointed. Knowing them before appointment is not necessary, but after appointment, the President ought to know those he has appointed. This statement should worry all well-meaning Nigerians. The implication is that the President is out of touch with those he has appinted.

2. "Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position."

Why appoint those who have not prepared themselves for a post? Her statement is figurative of disinterest on the part of those being called up to serve. It is therefore not a surprise that many assume office without knowing what to do. Smark leaders have their cabinet ready even at campaign stage. The manifestors will be authored section by section by those he intends to execute or implement it with. On this one, I give it to her Excellency, Aisha.

3. "He is yet to tell me but I have decided as his wife, that if things continue like this up to 2019, I will not go out and campaign again and ask any woman to vote like I did before. I will never do it again."

Here you said "This is about the most ridiculous of all her statements! It smells arrogance and pompousness." I say this is very serious. For PMB to try to make it without the pillars of support that made him a success in the first place. First, Tinubu's support is eroded, now his very own dear wife!

This is worrysome op. Stope pretending.

..And finally....

b]PMB’s “Aisha Belongs to My Kitchen” Comment[/b]

Please read that statement again, and in full. It should worry you that our dear President could utter such incoherent statement. What is "my kitchen, bedroom and the other room?" Which other room please? Its just as if the man wasn't himself when he said that. We need to get full transcript of that interview to be sure his has the full complement of his faculties when he said that.






PassingShot:
We’ve all been inundated by the interview granted BBC by the president’s wife which revealed personal and political happenings within the household of the Buharis. In response to the interview, we’ve also heard the president remark that his wife belongs in his kitchen and other rooms in his house. Without mincing words, I make bold to say that the president’s wife has lost much of the respect she used to command by her act and has made a bad situation far worse. On the other hand, the revelation has made my love for the president to increase.

Prior to the election of March 2015, GMB, as he was known then, made unambiguous statement on several occasions that “there won’t be an Office of the First Lady” if he became president. Majority of Nigerians applauded the statement on the strength of what past First Ladies had caused the country. We know of First Ladies who practically ordered appointed ministers around. We saw a First Lady embarrass a sitting governor. We saw many First Ladies having their own multitude of staff. The past First Ladies used to have budget drawn out for their office even though the Constitution of Nigeria has no recognition for such. These are only a few of many anomalies that were done in the name of Office of the First Lady. So, when PMB made the statement then, he clearly wanted to depart from that culture of impunity and Nigerians loved him for it.

In the said interview, Aisha clearly expressed frustrations at not having undue influence on the man appointed by Nigerians to do a job. She obviously is not having enough say on how ministers, DGs and other top government officials are appointed and this has disappointment her a great deal. Just like the Lagos Assembly shamelessly revealed their frustration about PMB not consulting with Tinubu on appointments, Aisha thought it right to express similar frustration but in the worst possible manner.

Let's Examine Key Statements of Her Interview:
1. "The president does not know 45 out of 50, for example, of the people he appointed and I don't know them either, despite being his wife of 27 years."

This clearly shows Aisha’s disposition to have undue influence on appointments. If not, why does the president need to know those who work for him or the country? What is important is those people’s qualifications and ability to do the job. Why should the appointees be known to Aisha on the strength of being the president’s wife of 27 years? This statement by the president’s wife reveals a lot about why/how the past First Ladies and their husbands appointed incompetent political jobbers to positions.

2. "Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position."

If anything, this is a positive on the part of the president. This simply means “no one needs to lobby for an appointment under Buhari once they’re qualified to do the job”. Won’t any reasonable being love the man?

3. "He is yet to tell me but I have decided as his wife, that if things continue like this up to 2019, I will not go out and campaign again and ask any woman to vote like I did before. I will never do it again."

This is about the most ridiculous of all her statements! It smells arrogance and pompousness. Who makes who? Who is known in the political arena? It is because of Muhammadu Buhari that we got to know Aisha Buhari. It is Muhammadu Buhari that’s the politician and not Aisha Buhari. Buhari won the last election not because his Aisha was on the campaign train even though she might have swayed a few voters. In fact, report had it that PMB was reluctant to allow Aisha join the campaign train but for Tinubu’s intervention. So, it is overestimation of her contribution to her husband’s success at the polls to make this statement because she has no political structure or clout to wield such influence.

As I said earlier, PMB by this development has earned further respect from me and many like me. He has proved over and over that he cannot be dictated to whether you are a Tinubu, Obasanjo or even the person who many would have thought could be used to get him – Aisha his wife and mother of four of his children. PMB has once again proved to be a man of principle and high moral standards! This is the kind of leader Nigeria needs to get out of the mess bestowed on us by undue interference from those close to past presidents.

PMB’s “Aisha Belongs to My Kitchen” Comment
As unnecessary as the response from the president might seem, one has to put himself in a position of a man, the president of the most populous black nation on earth, whose wife has become rebellious and a political foe (frenemy sort of) ready to crash the castle built over many years. I must even commend him for finding the strength to beam with laughter when answering question on his wife’s interview.
The president’s comment at that time couldn’t have been better worded to a wife who behaved with arrogance and insubordination. To make it clear to the bigots and hypocrites, a wife’s primary place is in the kitchen and her husband’s home. Any and every other duty is secondary to that.

Yes, our wives are educated, work and participate in governance and Aisha Buhari’s case is no different as she’s known to have been educated by the same man she’s trying hard to destroy now. We all know Aisha had a beauty salon/spa and a few other businesses before PMB became president. PMB has appointed a few women into high position in his administration. We also know that his daughters are educated. Clearly, all these are a proof that the president is not someone who does not believe in women’s ability to be equal to that of men in every aspect of life.
However, if a woman thinks she has a right to have undue and unwanted influence in a man’s job/life, there is nothing wrong in putting such women where they primarily belong - the kitchen and other rooms.

What Aisha did is capable of ruining her marriage and she will be the ultimate loser at the end of it. If that happens, all those urging her on will not be there to console her or offer any help. I could have asked her to ask PMB’s first wife (Safinatu of blessed memory) if she regretted accepting money from IBB who was holding her husband in a cell. Surely, she must have regretted her action one way or the other.

Civil contribution is appreciated
PoliticsRe: Editorial: DSS Arrest Of Court Judges And Matters Arising! EMMANUEL ASIWE by otil1(op): 10:39am On Oct 12, 2016
papparatzzi2013:
Another rubbish write up, laden with sentiments and devoid of facts.

The questions still remain:

Are Judges above the law?

Do Judges have immunity?

Should we keep condoning corrupt Judges in our Judiciary system in the name of "sanctity of the Judiciary"?

What is the impact of corrupt judiciary on our morals and decency of our society, taking into cognisance that Judges are representatives of "God" on earth? Just imagine either worshipping or respecting , "corrupt God".

Are some judgements coming from some of these judges not embarrassing to humanity? How can a sane judge give a restraint order I perpetuity on law enforcement agencies from investigating or arresting an Ex-Gov for corrupt practises against the state, knowing the full impact o such practises on the citizens of the state he governed?

Does NJC have the power to prosecute? How many have they prosecuted?

Which particular law was broken by DSS during the course of their operation?

Is DSS not empowered to carry out such operations?

Your sentimental write up gave you up as a lazy writer with a fair sheer of hatred for PMB. Sentiments are Sentiments and facts will always remain facts. Step out of your sentiment to discuss Facts.
Guy, talking about sentiments, why your anger come reach like this.

It's just another opinion, another view point

No burst an artery pls
PoliticsEditorial: DSS Arrest Of Court Judges And Matters Arising! EMMANUEL ASIWE by otil1(op): 3:16am On Oct 12, 2016
Editorial: DSS Arrest of Court Judges and Matters Arising!
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Why It Is Wrong To Arrest Judges In The Manner DSS Did
The Buhari administration may just have set the tone for executive lawlessness with the assault against the judiciary arm of government after an unprecedented sting operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) targeting judges accused of corruption in Abuja and some states. This brigandage was an ignominious and reprehensible act of violence against the judiciary and, by extension democracy. It is a mindless circumvention of the constitution; shameful, embarrassing and unacceptable that in a supposedly democratic government, the judiciary, a staunch pillar of the society, could be so brazenly attacked. This portends grave danger for Nigeria. The president should not just watch the unfolding drama idly but should condemn it and stop what portrays his administration as dictatorial. Muzzling the judiciary, wittingly or unwittingly, is an infringement that offends the sensibilities of Nigerians in their diverse inclinations and should never happen again. Nigeria has had enough of lamentations.

The monumental embarrassment came without notice. The DSS claimed it had credible intelligence on the illicit activities of the judges, which it investigated before launching the early morning raid in Gombe, Port Harcourt, Kano, Sokoto and Enugu. DSS said in a statement that the raids followed due process and was in line with its core mandate. “These operations were based on allegations of corruptions and other acts of professional misconduct by a few of the suspected judges… we have been monitoring the expensive and luxurious lifestyle of some of the judges as well as complaints from the concerned public over judgement obtained fraudulently and on the basis amounts of money paid. The judges involved were invited, upon which due diligence was exhibited and their premises searched. The searches have uncovered huge raw cash of various denominations, local and foreign currencies, with real estate worth several millions of Naira and documents affirming unholy acts by these judges.”

These explanations, given after public outcry, are merely face-saving and self-serving. They are bizarre, even if they seem expedient, as they mock Nigeria and all her pretence to be a country governed by the rule of law. To begin with, what does “lifestyle” mean in this context? Obviously, the DSS has admitted that it engaged in in illegal wiretapping and surveillance of the judicial arm of government. Besides, are issues pertaining to “professional misconduct” of judges within the remit of the DSS to handle? After inviting the judges as part of “due diligence” why didn’t DSS arrest them after establishing a prima facie case against them? Why storm their homes at ungodly hours on Saturday if not to ensure detention throughout the weekend? Were there even search and arrest warrants, and who signed the warrants?

Whatever the intelligence, the action violated the sagely candor and venerated image of the judiciary as a respectable arm of government. That DSS sidestepped the National Judicial Council (NJC); the body responsible for discipline of judges involving violations of the Code of Conduct as outlined in Section 292(1) of the constitution. This usurpation of the functions of the NJC raises fundamental questions over the constitutionality of the action and reinforced public perception of Buhari’s dictatorial recidivism. Granted that Judges have no immunity and should be prosecuted if they engage in corruption, still, all over the world, there are special procedures for dealing with errant judges.

The first step is to remove the judges from the bench, so they are no longer judges when their cases are being tried. In this case, DSS should have referred the matter to the NJC, for disciplinary proceedings which can take no longer than six months. If the NJC dismisses the judges, DSS can then prosecute them as former judges. With the DSS action, the NJC is now hamstrung and can only act after the DSS criminal proceedings, which can take up to four years. In the meantime, the accused judges will still be acting as judges. It will be a depressing sight to see a judge shuttling between presidium and the accused box. 

It is a huge disservice to Nigeria that the political atmosphere is so fouled up and what should have been a salutary development in the quest for purity in the judiciary has been tainted by the needless resort to Gestapo tactics. For the reasons of decency, of self-respect, of a sense of propriety, and consideration for best practices in public office, the President should have resisted the temptation to resort to such a crude display of raw power, if only because any action targeting Judges from the South has bad optics.

It is even more worrisome that two of the judges; Justice Adeniyi Ademola and Justice Nnamdi Dimgba; ruled against the DSS and condemned its impunity in the cases of former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and Air Commodore, Umar Mohammed (rtd). Already, speculation is rife that the involvement of Justice Onnoghen was a sinister plot to prevent his appointment as the next Chief Justice because he is from the South-south region. If this was a matter of mere coincidence, it was a grave error not mitigated by its innocence, as it creates a tension of its own in an atmosphere that has been charged with so much sectionalism.

Either way, the home invasion and arrest of judges is a sad commentary on due process of law, administration of criminal justice and the fight against corruption in Nigeria in addition to being the shame of a nation. And it is most embarrassing to Nigerians that this could occur, even in a country with the facade of a civilized nation. In all of these, Nigerians who are traumatized by lack in every area, who groan under the yoke of poverty are the ultimate losers. It is also a pity that well-meaning Nigerians merely watch in bewilderment this egregious assault on the judiciary, forgetting that the price they pay for this is good governance. What times like this require are virile civil society organizations, a dynamic citizenry, a vocal populace and a Nigerian Bar Association that is bold enough to decry audacious abuse of state authority and powers. 

Nigerians cannot afford to be guilty of conspiracy of silence, mute indifference and cold complicity which their silence would suggest should they continue to ignore these humongous travesties of justice without a modicum of decorous protest. This is where the NJC must come in to save its own reputation. If the growing perception that justice can be bought from a judge is to be diffused, the NJC must begin to show Nigerians that judges who aid and abet judicial corruption can be disciplined, irrespective of rank or class. To this end, once the requisite institution has indicted corrupt judges, the NJC should lead the way to ensure that diligent prosecution takes its course.

The sad thing, though, is that despite this frenetic energy dissipated in fighting corruption, the critical question remains: why has no one been convicted and what has Nigeria gained from all of this? As a needless rigmarole, the arrest of the judges betrays the Buhari regime as merely putting up a strategy to rustle the polity by playing the familiar old game of governing by distraction. This is governance within the context of doing nothing. This is the kind of shadow-boxing that frustrates proper governance and puts the judiciary in odium and disrepute. Whether the President authorized the unwarranted assault on the judiciary or not; he bears responsibility for that irresponsible action, as the buck stops on his desk. And history will judge him harshly if he does not speak up against this assault and insist on its never happening again.

http://huhuonline.com/hunew/index.php/opinions/8516-editorial-dss-arrest-of-court-judges-and-matters-arising
PoliticsRe: On The Arrest Of Judges By Fidel Albert. (very Brilliant Write-up). by otil1: 1:41pm On Oct 11, 2016
The position we have individually taken on this recent event defines the Nigerian elite and the reason why we will be in the woods for a long long time.

Group A - judges arrest, great! Corruption fight in full course. Deal with them!

Group B - judges arrest, not the matter, but the manner of it. Judges can always be arrested, they have no immunity while in office.

Bros, I belong to B.

Corruption war can only be won if fought within the confines of the Law.

If the constituted bodies are not working, rejig them, create new once (like EFCC was created despite ICPC and Police CID). But not roguish actions that are not know to law.

How can you convict the judges without having NJC in evidence? In whose court will you arraign the judges?

Buhari and his dumb supporters only think that everything begins and ends with arrest.

Same 1980's style of rule in 2016.
PoliticsRe: Orji Uzor Kalu Sign Deal Wit Netherlands In Areas Of Gas,Power,Agricultural Devt by otil1: 1:30pm On Oct 11, 2016
Why is the Nigerian flag there?

Does he think he represents anything more than his very self?

Pls someone tell Orji Kalu to know it and act as a private citizen.

A retired public officer ceases to be a public officer
PoliticsRe: "Crackdown" On Judicial Officers - Separating The Law From Sentiments By Inibehe by otil1: 3:18pm On Oct 10, 2016
In summary, I pity you, op.

You use your God-given knowledge and talent to try to twist and spin things in favour of yoir viewpoint.

Even the way you have laboured to explain a simple matter should be a warning signal.

Simply put, fighting corruption with corrupt actions tantamount to a worse situation that as is.

If current govt can't find anything better than arrest, arrest, and arrest, let them just focus their energy on other things.

Pls lawyer, what's the big deal about 'arrest'?

Especially when the investigation has not been thoroughly carried out.

You are tripping on arrest and arrest; please tell me how many convictions have been secured by current govt.

Tell me also any new system it has introduced for curbing corruption. It is reaping biiiiiggggg from BVN, from compulsory e-payment and e-transfer that has created more audit trail for investigators. What has it introduced?

Any special courts? Any new systems or policies? Just arrest, arrest, arrest. Even those who have returned stolen money should be expeditiously prosecuted and convicted, rather they are being shielded.

Refunding stolen wealth should not be a shield from being prosecuted, convicted and sent to jail.

What you are hailing is hogwash, voodoo and antiquated technique in corruption fight, which is based on tools of fear and intimidation.

To hell with you and you cattle rearer, certificateless daura dùllard
PoliticsRe: Enelamah, Minister Of Intrades And Investment's BBC Interview A Disgrace by otil1: 9:43pm On Oct 04, 2016
The only thing worth noting was his confession that Jonathan administration left a well-prepared Industrial and Investment Policy and that's what he's implementing.

Check from 5.00s

All others na wash
FamilyRe: Husband Beats Wife For "Buhari Is Working" Comment (Photos) by otil1: 7:59am On Sep 06, 2016
But how can she say that.

That statement is amongst the most provocative things anyone can say in today's Nigeria.

Times are biting hardest.

In Polo Mall, I visited yesterday, almost half the shops are closed. It's becoming a ghost town.

Tough. Tough man!
Foreign AffairsRe: Brazil's President Impeached For Budget Padding by otil1: 7:54pm On Aug 31, 2016
What are we waiting for??

Nigerian Senate, pls save us from Bubu. 2019 seems like forever, pleeeeeez!
PoliticsRe: 4.58MILLION Nigerians Became Jobless, Is GEJ Still Clueless??? Reno Omokri by otil1: 4:46pm On Aug 31, 2016
aresa:
That was unemployment under Jonathan and PDP.

Your own Nigerian young folks in stadiums all over Nigeria

Many of them were scammed by Jona and his gang and some died while they refused to return the money they took from these young Nigerians looking for jobs that was never available..


All while jona and his gang were looting and sharing our money instead of creating jobs and diversifying our economy..
Bros,

The gist is that it has worsened with Buhari,

Whatever was the situation at GEJ time has worsened now.

Don't you get it?

Its not difficult to understand na

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