₦airaland Forum

AMINDA:
Elrufai is not popular but the APC has expended all its arsenal trying to combat him for weeks, and he seems to be having the upperhand. He has single-handedly revived the opposition. Elrufai is doing exactly what he's supposed to do, taking the momentum off Tinubu's campaign in the North. The real traditional opposition figures have not even entered the conversation yet and APC is in disarray.

emkz:
In 2015, El Rufai was said to be a frequent visitor to the villa and was projecting himself as the de facto vice president. There was a rumour that Osinbajo had to assert himself and Buhari politely asked El Rufai to focus on his own state and leave Abuja administration to Abuja politicians.

Then a memo where El Rufai criticized Buhari's economic policies leaked. Does anyone think that document leaked without El Rufai leaking it himself?

I think El Rufai got spoilt when Obasanjo made him one of his closest ministers. He cannot function without being seen to be in charge.

Now that Tinubu decided it might be better to keep El Rufai at arm's length, El Rufai decided to take to the gutters to fight.

El Rufai has fought the following:

1. Atiku
2. Yar'adua
3. Tinubu, when he wanted to dislodge him as the fox of Lagos politics.
4. Buhari, when he called him "Pa Buhari" and advised him not to contest. It was curious he later worked to get Buhari elected.
5. Senator Jonathan Zwingina
6. Senator Ibrahim Mantu
7. Senator Suleman Hunkuyi, for which Buhari named him "Bulldozer"
8. Senator Shehu Sanni
9. Governor Uba Sani
10. PDP
11. APC
12. Nuhu Ribadu
13. Tinubu
...and so many others

El Rufai is an intelligent man, but he lacks political shrewdness and lacks the ability to plan in secret. He could have been seen as a potential president if he matched his intelligence with the charisma of Yar'adua, the maturity of Nuhu Ribadu, the wisdom of Buhari, the bridge-building capacity of Tinubu, the humility of Jonathan, the craftiness of IBB, the silence of Abacha, and the diplomatic skills of Obasanjo. Obasanjo started demonstrating his brashness after his time in power.

Controversy can only take him so far.

Zionmdde:
Oga why the focus on children? It's difficult for you to see child pornography on the surface. You have to develop the desire first, then go into indepth search for it. So in that case, blame your desires in the first place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1GgvcpBDK0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEAOhJPCg4c?feature=shared

mikeapollo:
I am not a fan of Tinubu and I don't support the scheming to remove deputies.
But a deputy governor is part of the executive. There can always be disagreements within the executive.
However, a speaker is head of the legislature, a different arm of government and should be insulated from the influence of the state governor, all things being equal.

Kajaard:
Apt and succinct response. It's been a very long time I read a post on nairaland that made sense. Respect

In the memo, El-Rufai had posited that, “the Lagos group more or less led by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the most organised and proactive. This group made a key contribution in our electoral success, but like all groupings it naturally exaggerates its role in order to increase its influence in the coming administration. The group will use the media to promote its own “GMB Boys” or suggest “Northerners” of their choice that they think would do their bidding.

“Some already are boasting that they will choose the next petroleum minister and the executive leadership of the NNPC. They will seek direct control or great influence over key economic portfolios, including agencies involved in revenue generation (NNPC, FIRS, Customs, etc.) law enforcement (Attorney General, EFCC, etc.) and financial services regulation (CBN, SEC, PenCom, etc.). This group will seek an alliance with some GMB family members to help strengthen their pre-eminent position in these areas.”

The memo, according to some revelations that trailed it, was written by the Kaduna governor, and received by the President, sometime in 2015, before the nomination of ministers by President Buhari. Consequently, many of those who spoke with The Nation accused El-Rufai of fanning the ember of discord with his argument.

Acidosis:
The idea that his father might deserve whatever treatment he’s receiving today especially if he was an absent father doesn’t make sense. The majority of the people benefiting from Asake’s wealth today didn’t contribute to his success either.

The people who contributed to his success are his fans, who go all out to stream his songs and attend his shows. I’m not sure he’s helped any of these people either; instead, celebrities are often known for spending lavishly on the Sophia Lambos of this world.

Sometimes, you have to look beyond people’s failures and weaknesses. Sometimes, you repay the wickedness of the wicked with good deeds in the hope that they might repent.

If we all decide to help only those who contributed to our success, then even Asake might not be where he is to today.

papyjaypaul:
I saw Fayemi but thought it was Fani Kayode I saw.

This is how it works. This format has been used in Lagos for long time. When it's 2027, the SDP people will be settled and they will hail master. Look at PDP guber candidate in 2023, he is now in APC. If you think it's a lie, go and watch APC primary in 2022 and see how the contestants against Tinubu all surrendered on the night of the primary. All of them stepped down. Family affair

papyjaypaul:
There is no smoke without fire but I have a question for those who call the President a friend of democracy. What kind of democrat is afraid of opposition

I see the supporters say that he is a master of the game, he is this and he is that but isn't it a weak man who is afraid of opposition to test his popularity? At least Trump won, lost and won again. This one looks like a minority mandate. I would be happy to see at least 50% of registered voters voting instead of getting 8 million votes only. 1/4 of total registered voters voted in the 2023 elections and we don't see a problem with that. If e sure you die, wetin concern you with opposition? It means you want to be popular where there is voter apathy. Buhari won in 2015 the combination of the result of Tinubu and Atiku in the last election. That mandate get k leg

Buhari backs Emefiele on Naira Redesign

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gptInvV955Q?feature=shared

simpleseyi:
Natasha.

She has four children from four children men, she can have a child from you also

simpleseyi:
Natasha

wellmax:
Governor stepping down for president? Go and take your medicine

Neddyogu:
Abiola contested governorship of the now defunct Gongola state? Wonderment!

samwash:
Why will he step down for Abiola, was Abiola contesting for governor of Gongola state?

UrPapa:
lol. People are using grok ai to automate stuffs, build website and apps, and do all sort of meaningful things
Nigerians turned grok to a tribal thing
Who swear for this country sef

netmillionaires:
I have always said that minimum wage is an advantage. It is stupid countries with selfish leaders and citizens that are not making use of the opportunity. This is the babes of America.

Wages and salaries constitute about 70% of the cost of production. Increased wages mean a more expensive good. An American would rather spend $100 to buy 20 tees from China than use the same $100 to buy 5 tees produced in the US. Countries will continue to buy from China because they can afford it.


to sing tariff will mean that if Americans are buying a product made in China or Europe for $5, the goods will become expensive and Americans have to spend say $15 for the same goods. This will force American industries to start producing the goods. But since Americans won't accept low wages, the goods will still be costly but cheaper say $11. The Americans will complain about the rising cost of things and demand for an increased wage. If the is implemented, companies will complain again about increased cost of production and increase price again. And the cycle continues. The countries that are already complaining about the high cost of American goods will be forced further away.

If Nigeria is producing cars, the cars will be cheap and affordable even to the low income earners. All we do is assembling which means the high wages paid to high wage Americans and Europeans for produced parts have been factored into the cost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvPvX4JWZ0Q
Edit: As a comedian, I think he knew the best before date because he is into politics, so he probably knew his act will expire after sometime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JApk_-Lh8CU?feature=shared


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfsa6ufMp4?feature=shared

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dXngmlYKjg?feature=shared

blaise26abj:
And this is why China keeps winning US . Cheap labour, no stringent environmental laws and strategic devaluation of the china yuan. Also low tariffs that enables them to flood countries with all kinds of products killing off local industries.This is also why Nigeria is in the mess it is . Nigerians developed an addiction for foreign goods that helped to destroy our local markets . Something has to be done to remove that addiction. Especially in the critical industries of the country

Judolisco:
I knw Wike's strength is in talking... He should learn to keep quiet sometimes

DIVINEEVIDENCE:
Na where dem for hang am before?

Chilipepper:
The couple, Amara (Igbo) and Olayinka (Yoruba), began their relationship in Nigeria but faced constant scrutiny from netizens.

Saga16:
Those that might be interested in him won't care about his kid.

Saga16:
Apart from his kid, I hear he now walks around with bouncers.

Something he never really used to do.