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RomanceRe: US State Lawmaker Twerks In Campaign Video by paddyboi: 9:26pm On Jul 07, 2022
Looney!!

RomanceRe: Man Dresses Like Female, Enters School Of Nursing For Sex With Lady by paddyboi: 11:58am On Jun 09, 2022
What konji cannot do. shocked shocked
BusinessRe: Dial *671# To Open Momo Wallet As MTN Payment Bank Begins Operations by paddyboi: 1:52pm On May 21, 2022
Nice. MTN about to dislodge banks in Nigeria.
BusinessRe: 5 Reasons Why Talk Of Dangote Being Broke Is Financial Illiteracy by paddyboi: 4:47pm On May 18, 2022
Dangote being broke is like the oceans running out of fishes. Never going to happen
PoliticsRe: The 20 Most Powerful Military Forces In The World by paddyboi: 12:42am On Mar 17, 2022
Israel should be much higher on that list.
RomanceRe: My Experience With Nigerian Ladies In The West by paddyboi: 11:43pm On Oct 30, 2021
Jasmine17:
You have said it all

I normally would not create a topic on this but the last encounter I had made me do this.

Met this girl on an online space. Reached out to her and we got talking. Then I invite her for a date (was going to spend my money on her o) and the next question was “are you mobile?”. I purposely answered no, just to see her reaction. Next thing, she stopped replying till date. I just laughed and moved on.
smiley Last time i was in America. It was my black American lady friend that was driving me around Atlanta.
Truth be told you may be better off looking for a black American lady or Nigerian born and raised in the States.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 4:24pm On Apr 30, 2019
nuattitude:
Bro, you don't get it do you ? The "truce" that you were able to engineer is not in the best interest of victorian. She actually needs someone to heckle, harangue and call her out each time she goes off on her lying spree. That's the role uyaiIncomparabl, unwittingly, plays. You may call it trolling but, dude, its for the better. Victorian needs help ! It's the role uyaiIncomparabl is playing and is recording remarkable success even though she doesn't know this.


You see, victorian suffers from a malaise that she knows about but unfortunately can't stop. It's a clinical condition that demands some form of psychological, if not psychiatric, intervention. She displays a form of bipolar disorder that manifests in different forms, chiefly pathological lying.


Just do a search of her different nairaland identities "("amelian" alexialin" trendsvivi )and the latest victorian, you will discover the tissue of lies and manifest dishonesty in her tales. She will tell a lie about her situation today only to inadvertently expose the lies by her very own self. For example, in creating that thread to warn uyaiIcomparabl, who had accused her of being the same person under the trendsvivi monicker, she unwittingly accepted being the same person, after several logging on to the trendsvivi ID to deny being victorian, and cursing out UyaiIncomparabl with her victorian ID.


I have had cause to call her out once when she lied about being a rich married woman whose husband just bought a Prado Jeep for. She used this lie to abuse someone and ridiculed the person as though she was better than them. This was even though she had talked about being a single lady who runs a modest tailoring outfit with the same Nairaland ID just a few weeks earlier. This is exactly her standing in life till this very day to those of us who know her PERSONALLY.


Where it gets serious is her recidivism. After being busted and found out time and again, you would expect her to change for the better, but no, she continues with another version ad infinitum.


However, I do believe she can change as nobody is beyond redemption in life. That's where folk like UyaiIncomparabl come in. Where others have failed, that one is succeeding, albeit marginally. By constantly snapping at her victorian's heels, UyaiIncomparabl is making her whittle down on the lies and might just make her go seek help one day.


Brokering a rapprochement between the two, while it looks good on paper, is simply not in favour of victorian. A good thing both of them have opted out of a chance to meet "with style".
Thanks for your response.

Now if someone has a medical problem bothering on psychosis (and thats a big if), i dont think it serves any purpose for that person to be ridiculed publicly.

Again you could push that person over the deep end to depression or even suicide.

The person doing the attacking Uyi could have reached out a as friend first if she wanted to help.

People often invent a lot of stories or are 'blunted on reality' to help them cope with the mess Nigeria has become.

If there's an intervention needed then it should be private, done by friends and family or people who know her personally and care like you (again in a private manner).

People are going through a lot out there man. I have seen a very beautiful young lady literally go mad after being dumped by 3 boys in a row, who promised marriage.

Victorian tells lies and makes ish up you say? Maybe its her way to cope with her own loss (if true).

Anyway i have done my best.

Stay safe and make money.

Cheers.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:38pm On Apr 29, 2019
UyaiIncomparabl:
She said she'll be busy, so it's squashed. Thanks for your concern. I appreciate. I no go troll her again. smiley
Mission accomplished.

smiley
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:35pm On Apr 29, 2019
@Victorian

Good no problem.

Life is so much bigger.

We will do it some other time when you are in town.

Take nice pictures of both of you laughing and post on here for all to see.

Safe trips.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:29pm On Apr 29, 2019
UyaiIncomparabl:
Cool advice. We will come. smiley
Good. Now to get to Victorian.

If you are reading this please lets all have a drink on Wednesday.

Cheers.

I will send you a message if i can get your number or is it on your profile?
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:23pm On Apr 29, 2019
UyaiIncomparabl:
What're the things I can learn from her? lipsrsealed
I dont know life lessons, mistake she may have made in the past, maybe a connection for a business you are trying to push.

You never know.

I never underrate anybody.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:20pm On Apr 29, 2019
IamPlato:
Sex Party Right?


Good! Then I Am Coming
Lols no. Thats why i specifically said daytime.

My lady will probably be somewhere closeby the meeting location (if they accept my invite to talk it out).

Not looking to hookup with anybody, just trying to squash the beef.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 10:14pm On Apr 29, 2019
czarina:
This is beautiful if you're serious though. Kudos!



Ladies, I hope you both accept this offer and settle this once and for all. I'm almost too certain you'll forge a bond that will thrive beyond this platform.


Cc: Victorian and UyaiIncomparabl

kiss kiss kiss
Yup i am serious.

And yes the younger Uyi can learn something from Victorian leaving her pride or ego aside.

Lagos is a very stressful place. She might be trolling Vicky for laughs but you dont know the mental state everyone is in at any point in time, so Victorian could take the trolling as a real threat. Thats show things get out of control that could be avoided.
RomanceRe: Anyone Who Likes Uyailncomparabl, WARN HER!!! by paddyboi: 9:46pm On Apr 29, 2019
@Victorian @Uyi

I volunteer to host both you ladies anytime this week in Lagos in the daytime (Maybe May 1st a public holiday) to a beer/wine/cocktail summit to iron things out. Any other Nairalander that both ladies want to be there can show up too.

I believe you guys are too hard on Victorian here. Its not a crime to be an older lady or have dreams of success. Nigeria is a very tough place nowadays. If she is running a business trying to survive, kudos to her.

Cheers
RomanceRe: She Broke Up With Me And Told Me I Am Destined To Be Poor by paddyboi: 2:28pm On Apr 12, 2019
Kalashnikov382:
Hello Nairalanders, My girlfriend of two years broke up with me. She broke up with me because of my financial situation right now.

I have been struggling for like 5 months now then she started acting weird and calling me names. The whole thing started when a guy I don't know bought her an iPhone last month. She lied she got it herself which I know is not true. We fought, argued then she went on to block me on WhatsApp.

After begging her for a month she later unblocked me and started posting pictures of different guys with love emoticons. Then she started asking for money everyday. I told her I would give her if I see her in person that I haven't even set my eyes on her for like 2 months.

She has has been avoiding me but asking me for money. Then Started saying She knew I would never gets out of this broke-ness. She told me I am addicted to brokeness that I can never make it in life. The same girl I pay part of her third year school fee, I paid her final year school when their school payment portal was almost closed, I sold my expensive iPhone and some other gadgets for a very shameful price. I once did everything any guy would do for a girlfriend. I used to spoil her with everything when I have money. I've bought her phone twice, Take care of her school bills time to time. Use my things to loan money to send money to her. I did some stupid things just to satisfy this girl.

After everything she told me I did nothing for her that I am addicted to poverty that they told her I'm destined to be poor. She text all sorts of terrible things and insulted my parents that's when I slammed her with some crazy text back (My parents? No No I won't take that shi.t).

This girl I lose my everything just to make her happy. Worst of it is that I am at the most toughest time of my life now. Last week I lose almost a million, I am still healing from that. Her words are affecting me mentally. I adore this girl because she was once a nice and good girl any guy would want to date in fact to be honest, she is the most beautiful girl I've ever meet all my life.

She believes her beauty can get her anything. Please Nairalanders how can I forget this girl and her words totally. Those words are really affecting me mentally, I am losing hope. Please how can I erase everything from my head. I'm frustrated and depressed
I believe you need Ubunja and his miseducations in your life bro.
RomanceRe: Weak Ladies Are More Dangerous Than Strong Ladies ! by paddyboi: 4:51pm On Feb 20, 2019
AnalQueenluci:
Dont tell me that weak ladies are those innocent choir ladies we see at imo state catholic churches ,Amaka! Dont even go there! Because those ones are "SLOW POISON" who snatches people's husbands even souls with all desperation.
(Some will criticise me but i will not cower because i was brought up with truth kudos 2 my lion dad).


To the topic ,Weak ladies they appear so angelic during holy communion, But will go to ORON 2pm midnight market for the dead "to get that dark powers in any little challenges they face,
They appear so weak physically ,but can blackmail an innocent top army general to his untimely death(what strongest guys cant do).

They appear so vulnerable and fragile but has a demon friend Yes ! demon as in D.E.M.O.N ,they are always their best friends telling them who to send to an unknown destination,
If i list all they do it will reach page 8 ,because i was once in their midst(BUT MEN ARE JUST EMPTY ,no offense please).
On the other side what defines a strong lady ?
They are refined ladies with factors such as : -
× Disciipline ,Maybe , because they are trained like men(eg me)
× Maltreatment :- this factor might influence a lady and make her strong with valient and angelic mind!
Open secrets about these sects, -

: They hate diabolism "JUJU " they rather die than use it.
: They always have strong desire to do what is right.

: They are fiercely loyal /and no one can take away loyalty away from them.
: They do not need validation from friends,family and boyfriends unlike slayqueens who will rush to babalawos(pastors) For validations!
: They can pick up their broken hearts and mould it to masterpiece, Unlike weak ladies who will invoke satan to burn up their boyfriends.
NB: Their Attributes are many i need rest abeg!

I STILL REMAIN THAT MAJOR,
Analqueen. You gone from Female to Male? Lols thats a Major TRANSformation lols.

Back to topic. Aint no weak and Strong ladies. All women can be weak or strong depending on the situation.

Some ladies (who used to be laid back) lose their husbands and that forces them to man up and become strong or hard for the sake of the children.

The so called hardest chick has a soft spot for someone or something.

Some girls cry at the first sign of adversity yet they are more dangerous than you know.

Just play the game with your 2 eyes open
RomanceRe: Naija babes Are stronger than guys even in their almighty beds . ..true or false by paddyboi: 2:31pm On Feb 18, 2019
AnalQueenluci:
wow ! is it bible preaching


lyk give ur life 2 christ
Lols not bible preaching o.

Just a few getting to know questions. You are an interesting person.

Cheers
RomanceRe: Naija babes Are stronger than guys even in their almighty beds . ..true or false by paddyboi: 6:09pm On Feb 17, 2019
AnalQueenluci:
nt dat faceless because she is my former madam!
check my sigi dats her n her colleague
Hi AnalQueen.
Holla at me on my DM. I got a lot to talk to you about.
Cheers
TravelRe: Share Yours.new Picture Of Lagos Only. by paddyboi: 6:13pm On Jul 24, 2010
TravelRe: Abuja City - Videos and Photos by paddyboi: 6:10pm On Jul 24, 2010
I would be returning to Abuja on Monday to do an official assignment in DISTRICT DAKIBIYU CADSTRAL ZONE B10 in Abuja FCT.

How would like anyone to pls give me the description from the Nnamdi Azikwe international Airport Abuja

Thanks
why not take an airport taxi. . .
TravelRe: Abuja City - Videos and Photos by paddyboi: 6:09pm On Jul 24, 2010
PoliticsRe: Presidency Appoints Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah Ceo Of Ncc by paddyboi(op): 3:08pm On Jul 24, 2010
MORE ON JUWAH. . .SEEMS TO BE A GOOD CHOICE
https://www.technologytimesng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/juwah-214x300.jpg

Meanwhile more facts have emerged on Juwah, one of the nominees of the NCC Board which was said to have sent three names for government’s consideration.

While most of the contenders are relatively known, Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah, who hails from Delta State and holds a PhD in Systems Engineering (1981) from The University of Manchester, Manchester England has remained largely out of public view in his current position as CEO, Cititel Networks Communications Ltd.

Technology Times obtained information revealing that Juwah has over 30 years experience in Information Technology and Telecommunication, with more than 20 years experience on directorial level. He is knowledgeable in digital exchanges, base station, data communication and subscriber access networks construction and operations having played coordinating roles in the set up of an ETACS, GSM and CDMA Mobile Networks in Nigeria.

According to his CV sighted by Technology Times, he is also an experienced Network Operations Director with practical knowledge of pricing, billing, interconnection, licensing and regulatory affairs and network fraud control within the telecoms market.

He is also Board member of companies including Egogo Technology Ltd, the Nigerian subsidiary of Xi An Huilong Network Technology Company Ltd, the foremost network engineering services provider in China; SystemSoft Ltd, a financial services software house; U2 Communication Investment Ltd, a primary wireless communication initiative and Cititel Networks Communication Ltd.

He heads Cititel Networks Communications Ltd, a telecoms services provider company he founded focused on wireless infrastructure services provision in the way of mobile cell sites design and supply and has professional experiences in wireless broadband access and transaction services provision for financial institution and government sector with clients such as Interswitch, Oceanic Bank etc. He was also involved in mobile cashless payment design and solutions for the unbanked

Juwah was Executive Director (Network and Operations), MTS First Wireless Ltd. (MTS) 1999 – 2005. MTS is the pioneer private cellular mobile network operator in Nigeria and was among the first operational mobile networks in the country. Its ETACS analogue mobile network was launched in 1994. Currently, MTS owns and operates a Fixed Wireless Network based on CDMA 2001 X technology providing voice and internet services to the public.
While in MTS, Juwah played a significant role in the restarting of MTS operations following a long period of dormancy. He also coordinated liaison with NCC for license renewal, frequency permits, equipment type approval and interconnection regulatory compliances.

During the period, he also coordinated operational activities for the rollout of the CDMA Fixed Wireless Service, including MSC and cell site design, construction and commissioning, other operator interconnection design, negotiation, testing and commissioning, integrating a new prepaid calling system and a new Packet Data Service Network for data and internet services.
PoliticsRe: Presidency Appoints Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah Ceo Of Ncc by paddyboi(op): 3:04pm On Jul 24, 2010
MORE ON JUWAH. . .SEEMS TO BE A GOOD CHOICE
https://www.technologytimesng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/juwah-214x300.jpg

Meanwhile more facts have emerged on Juwah, one of the nominees of the NCC Board which was said to have sent three names for government’s consideration.

While most of the contenders are relatively known, Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah, who hails from Delta State and holds a PhD in Systems Engineering (1981) from The University of Manchester, Manchester England has remained largely out of public view in his current position as CEO, Cititel Networks Communications Ltd.

Technology Times obtained information revealing that Juwah has over 30 years experience in Information Technology and Telecommunication, with more than 20 years experience on directorial level. He is knowledgeable in digital exchanges, base station, data communication and subscriber access networks construction and operations having played coordinating roles in the set up of an ETACS, GSM and CDMA Mobile Networks in Nigeria.

According to his CV sighted by Technology Times, he is also an experienced Network Operations Director with practical knowledge of pricing, billing, interconnection, licensing and regulatory affairs and network fraud control within the telecoms market.

He is also Board member of companies including Egogo Technology Ltd, the Nigerian subsidiary of Xi An Huilong Network Technology Company Ltd, the foremost network engineering services provider in China; SystemSoft Ltd, a financial services software house; U2 Communication Investment Ltd, a primary wireless communication initiative and Cititel Networks Communication Ltd.

He heads Cititel Networks Communications Ltd, a telecoms services provider company he founded focused on wireless infrastructure services provision in the way of mobile cell sites design and supply and has professional experiences in wireless broadband access and transaction services provision for financial institution and government sector with clients such as Interswitch, Oceanic Bank etc. He was also involved in mobile cashless payment design and solutions for the unbanked

Juwah was Executive Director (Network and Operations), MTS First Wireless Ltd. (MTS) 1999 – 2005. MTS is the pioneer private cellular mobile network operator in Nigeria and was among the first operational mobile networks in the country. Its ETACS analogue mobile network was launched in 1994. Currently, MTS owns and operates a Fixed Wireless Network based on CDMA 2001 X technology providing voice and internet services to the public.
While in MTS, Juwah played a significant role in the restarting of MTS operations following a long period of dormancy. He also coordinated liaison with NCC for license renewal, frequency permits, equipment type approval and interconnection regulatory compliances.

During the period, he also coordinated operational activities for the rollout of the CDMA Fixed Wireless Service, including MSC and cell site design, construction and commissioning, other operator interconnection design, negotiation, testing and commissioning, integrating a new prepaid calling system and a new Packet Data Service Network for data and internet services.

He also led technical negotiation teams in the projected new areas of business activities of the company, including Long Distance Carrier and International Data Access Businesses and was responsible for day-to-day technical management operations of the company while also being a Member of Board of Directors.                                            Before then, he was Director Special Duties Communications Investment Ltd. (CIL) (now GLOBACOM between 1997– 1999. The company was one of the first GSM License Holders in Nigeria. It was among the companies that won an auction for the award of a provisional GSM license after the Nigerian Government voided its first license. CIL had infrastructure on the ground in Nigeria for 30,000-capacity GSM Network before it transformed to Globacom.

During his period with the company, he coordinated the technical, business and commercial aspects of negotiations leading to the signing of agreement for purchase and start up of a 30,000 GSM 900 Mobile Cellular Network with Alcatel of France. He also led negotiation teams to NCC for license award and revalidations, frequency allocation negotiations and regulatory compliances. He also supervised detailed radio network study and microwave transmission network survey for the project and coordinated site acquisition and the construction of MSC and base stations for a 30,000 GSM Network.

He also coordinated the start up data requirement for Interconnection and MSC software customisation, including access networks and routing details as well as Customer Care and Billing System data preparation. He equally coordinated the employment of the initial high-level staff including expatriates. He designed the detailed Business Plan of the company as the primary financial model to guide operations and new financing.

Before that, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Transaction Technologies Ltd. (TTL) 1996 – 1997, a consultancy specialising in the provision of network solutions to telecommunication networks. During the period, he was lead consultant to Communications Investments Ltd and provided advice and guidance in negotiations with Motorola of USA for the purchase of a 10,000 capacity GSM Network. He also coordinated the development of a full feature Telephone Banking System and the development of a Cloning Fraud Control System for Analogue Wireless Networks.

He was also Lead Consultant to Intercelluar, a fixed wireless network operator in Nigeria, on purchase, installation and operation of a customer care and billing system. During this period, he entered into representative agreement with Natural Microsystems of US and Eureka of France for the development of sophisticated prepaid billing platforms.

Juwah served as Director Cellular Operations, Mobile Telecommunications Services Ltd. (MTS) 1993 – 1996 and participated in the team that erected and tested the first privately owned mobile network in Africa, During the period, he was directly responsible for the quality of service image of MTS during its operations and supervised more than 60 sales, technical and professional staff including senior managers in the following departments: Dealer Sales and Support, Customer Service, Switch and Billing Operations and Engineering Operations.

Before joining MTS, he was also Divisional General Manager (Computer Systems) 1988 – 1993 in Leventis Technical Ltd. a subsidiary of a major Nigerian conglomerate, The Leventis Group, with interests ranging from manufacturing to Coca Cola Bottling to Computer Equipment Distribution. Leventis Technical was one of the first major distributors of computers in Nigeria, representing foreign manufacturers like Olivetti, Compaq, Control Data and Sanyo.

He held various positions including Marketing Manager 1986 – 1988, Sales Manager 1984 – 1986 and Systems Analyst 1982 – 1984 at Leventis Technical Ltd. On the job, he supervised over 350 administrative, technical and sales staff spread over six branch office locations throughout Nigeria.

He was also Computer Systems Programmer, Shell BP Petroleum Development Company 1976 – 1978, his first job after graduation and National Youth Service where he developed and maintained computer applications programs in the Commercial Information Systems Section of the Information and Computer Systems Department (ICS). He also worked on General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Materials Resource Planning and Payroll.

His supplemental education  covers Prepaid Calling Solutions, Alcatel SEL , Stuttgart, Germany, 1998; Customer Care and Billing Systems, Alcatel SEL, Stuttgart, Germany, 1998; GSM Infrastructure Manufacture and Testing, Alcatel SEL, Gunsenhausen, Germany 1997 and Telecommunication Regulation and Operator Interconnection, IBTC, London, 1995. Others include Pricing, Billing and Fraud in Telecommunications, IBTC, London 1994; TACS Infrastructure and Operations, Cellnet, Slough, England 1994; Computer Systems Management, Control Data, Minneapolis, USA 1991 and Advanced Computer Systems, Control Data, Minneapolis, 1990.
PoliticsPresidency Appoints Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah Ceo Of Ncc by paddyboi(op): 2:42pm On Jul 24, 2010
[size=14pt]Presidency appoints Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah CEO[/size]
By Efem Nkanga, 07.23.2010
Friday, July 23, 2010

President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC

The President yesterday forwarded his appointment to the senate for confirmation. Also appointed is Peter Igho, a retired Permanent Secretary as Chairman of the commission.

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ikweremadu  read and presented the letter nominating Juwah for the post of Chief Executive Officer and directed the Senate Committee on Communications to screen the nominees and report back to the Senate on Tuesday

[size=14pt]Juwah, a former Executive Director, Network and Operations  with MTS Wireless is said to have over 30 years experience in Information Technology and Telecommunication, with more than 20 years experience on directorial level. He is said to be  knowledgeable in digital exchanges, base station, data communication and subscriber access networks construction and operations having played coordinating roles in the set up of an ETACS, GSM and CDMA Mobile Networks in Nigeria. He is also an experienced Network Operations Director with profound practical knowledge of pricing, billing, interconnection, licensing and regulatory affairs and network fraud control within the Nigerian Environment. He is from Delta state.[/size]

There had been a lot of anxiety in the sector on the delay in the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer of the NCC by the President following the exit of the Former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr Ernest Ndukwe had  handed over power on the 1st of April to the most senior member of staff of the commission, Engr Stephen Bello. Apart from Engr Ndukwe, chairman of Commission, Alhaji Ahmed Joda and Chief Patrick Kentebe who were sworn in the same day and made Board members of the commission in April 2000 also vacated office in April.

Many had been interested in who emerged as head of the commission because the nations telecoms sector is a vibrant one that has emerged as one of the most successful and a  reference point for the Federal government. The telecommunications sector has over the years emerged as a sector that drives the development of other sectors. The fact that it is one of the fastest growing and is the biggest market in Africa beating South Africa to the second position and attracting the interest of foreign investors seeking for investment opportunities and a chance to partake in the market, despite the challenges posed by inadequate infrastructure is a commendable one

http://odili.net/news/source/2010/jul/23/214.html
PoliticsRe: Ibb Seeks N500 Billion Defence Contract For Presidential Race by paddyboi(op): 1:41pm On Jul 24, 2010
Thanks Nairaland for posting this on the front page IBB must be stopped. . . .Period
PoliticsRe: Ibb Seeks N500 Billion Defence Contract For Presidential Race by paddyboi(op): 3:53am On Jul 24, 2010
ok this is now a game of chess. . . .Jonathan should win,but he has to watch these snakes all around him. . . cool
PoliticsRe: Ibb Seeks N500 Billion Defence Contract For Presidential Race by paddyboi(op): 3:52am On Jul 24, 2010
[size=14pt]2011 poll order: How Jonathan, senators struck deal[/size]
Font size: By Yusuf Alli 24/07/2010 02:45:00


Fresh facts emerged yesterday that a last minute deft political move by President Goodluck Jonathan and his loyalists led to the adjustment of the order of elections by the Senate.

The Senate on Thursday decided that the 2011 poll should hold in this order: National Assembly, Presidential, Governorship and State Assembly.

But for the serious lobby embarked upon by the President, the Senate would have passed the recommendation of the Senator Isiaka Adeleke-led committee on the order of elections.

The amendment hitherto proposed to Section 26 by the Committee on INEC is as follows: "Elections into the offices of the President and Vice-President, Governor and Deputy Governor of a state, and membership of the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly of each state of the federation shall be held in the following order:

•Senate and House of Representatives

•State House of Assembly and Governorship elections;

•Presidential Election.

The proposal jolted the President’s camp which saw it as a move to technically frustrate the president’s bid to return.

It was gathered that the controversial proposal also caused a row between pro and anti - Jonathan forces in the Senate.

According to findings, the Adeleke committee’s recommendation forced the president and his associates to embark on intense horse-trading on Wednesday night.

[size=14pt]It was also learnt that the lobby by the president and his associates was informed by security reports indicating that some influential politicians had infiltrated the Senate to allow the Presidential Election come last in 2011.

The permutation of the anti-Jonathan forces was that once the other strands of elections are concluded before the Presidential poll, anti-Jonathan forces, particularly in the North, could mobilise against the president.

A top source said: "The order of the elections ratified on Thursday by the Senate was a product of an all-night lobbying.
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"The South-South senators had to woo their colleagues from the North in Hearing Room 1 to allow the Presidential and National Assembly elections come first.

‘Some radical senators, who are loyal to the President, also mounted vigorous campaign to reverse the recommendation of the Adeleke committee.

"It got to a stage that the President met with the leadership of the Senate on Wednesday night.

"As part of the bargain, the two parties agreed at the Villa that National Assembly members who have performed well would be returned in 2011. The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party would determine the fate of its members."

The source said Northern senators, who are 58 and with a slim majority to scuttle the President’s desire, were assured that they would not ‘regret’ their support for the latest poll order.

"Based on these commitments, we decided to readjust the poll order as proposed by the Senate Committee on INEC," he said.

Responding to a question, the source admitted that "the new poll order is also designed to get at most state governors.

"Senators needed to stamp their authority and put a stop to the distrust from most of the governors.

"Rather than calling the shots, the governors too now need the support of the president, senators and others alike. It will make the 2011 power negotiation interesting and mutually coordinated."

[size=14pt]At press time, there was a sigh of relief in Jonathan’s camp.

A source from the camp said: "Poll order is the first plot we have survived as part of the countdown to the 2011 general elections.

"We are happy because we suspected mischief concerning the initial recommendation of putting the presidential election last. This new order will enable us to plan well ahead."
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Asked of the likelihood of a bandwagon effect, the source added: "Since the President is committed to a free and fair poll, we do not think of any bandwagon effect."


http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news/6937.html

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