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Can someone explain?

LP - 983,069
APC - 155,501
PDP - 101,039
NNPP - 7,551

bb

its the truth

BentizilL:
South West are not tribalistic...

Asiwaju is coming...

You better pray PDP dont win

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https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-germany-closely-following-nigerias-election/a-64774066

Why is Germany closely following Nigeria's election?
Daniel Pelz
10 hours ago10 hours ago
Nigerians are angry about their country's economic woes and violent conflicts — perhaps not the best environment in which to hold a smooth election. But the result will impact the West African nation's ties with Germany.

https://p.dw.com/p/4Nmh0
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The stakes are not only high for the candidates running in Nigeria's 2023 election. The world will be watching closely to see how the poll is run and who will win. That's because Nigeria is not just any country, but "a voice that carries international weight," as German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock put it last year.

Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and most populous country. Abuja's influence on how the African Union positions itself on international issues, be they climate change or Russia's war in Ukraine, is correspondingly great.

"We want to work more closely with this important partner," Baerbock said ahead of her December 2022 trip to Nigeria.

Observers believe that whether this will happen or not, depends on how the elections go.

Display of weapons allegedly belonging to Boko Haram militants Display of weapons allegedly belonging to Boko Haram militants
Nigeria's election commission might not be able to deploy to some polling stations because of security concernsImage: Audu Ali Marte/AFP/Getty Images
"It is the first time that we are holding elections in a state of general uncertainty. The territorial integrity of Nigeria is at stake," said Nkwachukwu Orji of the University of Nigeria.

Separatists and criminal gangs in the south, bloody conflicts between farmers and herders in the center and Islamist terror in the north have plunged large parts of the country into chaos.

Rising tensions amid closely contested race

Political observers in Berlin and other European capitals fear the situation could further deteriorate. Previous elections have led to outbreaks of violence, although the security situation was better then. This election is being very closely contested because Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari must step down after serving two terms.

Three presidential hopefuls are vying to succeed him. Besides Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party — two parties that have dominated Nigeria's politics since the 1990s — there is another strong contender: Millionaire businessman Peter Obi for the Labour Party, a particularly popular contender among young voters.

Western donors are worried that the outcome of the election might lead to violence or long disputes over the winner, weakening Nigeria's leadership role in Africa. But it need not come to that.

"The outcome of elections in Nigeria is difficult to predict. Several times in Nigeria's history, there have been fears of violence after an election, and nothing happened," said Lynda Iroulo of Georgetown University in the United States. Nigeria's then-President Goodluck Jonathan, who relinquished power peacefully after his defeat in 2015, is one example.

Western countries worry about migration

But if things go wrong this time, or if the new government fails to get Nigeria's problems under control, there will be additional consequences for Western countries.

"Migration will be a big issue. Already a lot of people are leaving. It shows how little they trust the country to take care of its people," researcher Orji told DW.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with Nigerian womenGerman Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with Nigerian women
In Nigeria last year, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (right) promised closer cooperation with the West African nationImage: Annette Riedl/dpa/picture alliance
The uncertainty has made partners like Germany uneasy.

For a long time, Nigeria was among the 10 main countries of origin for asylum-seekers in Germany. And for just as long, Germany has pushed Nigeria to slow down irregular migration and accept the return of rejected asylum-seekers more quickly.

The issue was always central to bilateral talks between ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Buhari.

The result of the 2023 election could also have an impact on future migration cooperation.

"Peter Obi is the only one of the three candidates who has not only promised closer relations with foreign countries, but also wants to change the way Nigerians are treated in Western countries," said Iroulo.

An Obi government could demand that Germany make it easier for Nigerian citizens to get a visa. This is something Berlin is probably not likely to willingly accept.

Nigeria an important trading partner for Germany

The German business community is looking forward to the upcoming change of power in Nigeria, regardless of who ultimately wins the race.

"All candidates in the run are more business-friendly than the current government," said Christoph Kannengiesser of the German-African Business Association.

He saw potential for a closer cooperation. Nigeria is the second most important trading partner for German companies in sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa. "Nigeria is a difficult but interesting market for German companies," Kannengiesser told DW.

UselessBuharist:
100% I know the day he was killed, I have seen the guy in a friend’s birthday party before

Are you a nigerian?

UselessBuharist:
That guy was killed by fellow Nigerians in a cult clash in Midrand South Africa.

There is no xenophobia happening here in SA oo

Are you sure?

Aisha Buhari's brother (same father, same mother) is apparently the Director General of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company. They're the ones responsible for printing Naira notes. This is according to Hajiya Najaatu on Arise News. These people shared the National cake

I really wish one day someone gets into power that can open up the can of corruption in Nigeria and throw all these people into jail wallahi.

And anyone who thinks Aisha Buhari means anything well for Nigeria is a foolish person and a liar.

This is why these people will rather burn down this country than relinquish power. They're strategically placed all over Government and in the private sector. They all got there through nepotism. And they're there doing nothing but milking this country dry while Nigerians suffer

SmartPolician:
Please let's be logical here. Buhari has worked hard to become the president of Nigeria. It means that he has worked hard for many people related to him and his family members.

If that Aisha's brother is qualified to be the head of the agency, why won't he have that position? Nigerians are hypocrites. You will do worse than Buhari if you had his opportunity.

How can the president of a country appoint his wifes brother to be In charge of head of minting and printing? It's called a conflict of interest, you're supposed to hire somebody else!

You can't just appoint members of your family to positions of power, as if this country is your personal property Cmon man!

So if I become president, I will make my son the VP, my father the minister of police and my mother CBN chair. All because they have degrees

I think I will vote LP because these guys are too corrupt

darling2424:
🙆

Please my sister, what do you have to say?

Aisha Buhari's brother (same father, same mother) is apparently the Director General of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company. They're the ones responsible for printing Naira notes. This is according to Hajiya Najaatu on Arise News. These people shared the National cake

I really wish one day someone gets into power that can open up the can of corruption in Nigeria and throw all these people into jail wallahi.

And anyone who thinks Aisha Buhari means anything well for Nigeria is a foolish person and a liar.

This is why these people will rather burn down this country than relinquish power. They're strategically placed all over Government and in the private sector. They all got there through nepotism. And they're there doing nothing but milking this country dry while Nigerians suffer

while India is producing power stations of 2,700 MW. Nigeria is celebrating solar farms of 10MW. Im embarrassed to be african

Flathead8:
All these Ibo people

did u read the article?

DryMouth:
Shut up your smelling mouth.
This was a cult clash. A Nigerian killed another Nigerian all in the name of counting scores

Doesn't it say in the article that it was a xenophobic attack? not sure if you read the article

By Biodun Busari

Two Nigerians were allegedly shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa at the weekend amid resurgent xenophobic attacks on foreigners in the country.

According to ICIR, on Monday, one of the victims identified as Dashu was gunned down at Midrand Hyper in Johannesburg on Saturday, but the details of the incident were still unclear.

The report said Dashu was a popular trader around the Boulders Mall area in Johannesburg and was reportedly married to a Congolese woman with whom he had two children before he was brutally murdered.


Also, the other deceased whose identity was not revealed was killed in a suburb of Johannesburg the same day after the suspects allegedly called him by name to confirm his identity.

He was allegedly shot multiple times in what was a blatant xenophobic attack, according to ICIR.

Recent reports of xenophobic violence and discrimination have continued to escalate in the country as migrants, refugees and asylum seekers remain at risk of attacks and hate speech.

Under the auspices of an anti-migrant group named “Operation Dudula” whose slogan is “Put South African First”, citizens of the country have united to force out immigrants who they claim are taking their jobs.

South Africans have unleashed terror on Nigerians and other foreign nationals at various times or the other, claiming without evidence, that they drive up crime and put a strain on public services.

South Africans turn their rage on immigrants from other African countries often resulting in violence.

In the World Report 2023, Human Rights Watch noted that these vigilante groups conduct door-to-door searches for undocumented foreign nationals, whom they blame for South Africa’s high crime and unemployment rates.

“In April, an anti-migrant mob killed a 43-year-old Zimbabwean national in Diepsloot, Johannesburg: in June, another mob set fire to the Yeoville market in Johannesburg, where mostly migrant shopkeepers rented stalls; and in September, a group of South Africans burned the homes of two migrant men in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape,” the report noted.

It also said that despite South Africa’s strong legal and human rights framework on refugees and asylum seekers, its asylum management system continued to fail many in need of protection.

In a memo dated 24th August, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria alerted Nigerians in South Africa to be vigilant and be cautious of their activities, in view of a planned attack on foreign citizens.

Does this even make sense? You guys are fools

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oloriooko:
b4 i say anything pls OP give us the source

SOURCE:

“Don’t vote for the infidel (Peter Obi), no matter how corrupt the Muslim is.”

Do you now understand why the APC chose the Muslim-Muslim ticket?pic.twitter.com/LFeWnNbu5I

— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) January 27, 2023

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Mallom claims that "we cant vote for the infidel "Peter Obi", no matter how corrupt the Muslim candidate is"

He claims that no matter how corrupt the Muslim is, the ideology of islam rules over all. We must vote for a Muslim candidate.

"A muslim thief is better than an infidel cos he's closer to Allah."

https://twitter.com/geoddell1/status/1593491197170884609?s=20&t=LcsokfFJ9gNWF0IMYibCbg

Below is a video of a man who caught his pregnant wife red handed having ritual sex on his matrimonial bed with a supposed pastor.

In the video, the wife is heavily pregnant and there are candles and other fetish things on the floor for the supposed ritual sex.

Many people are saying:

You see why I advised not to marry a religious woman? She’s already pregnant, so what’s the ritual sex with her pastor for?

Vote Peter Obi... Omo many things are happening

https://twitter.com/geoddell1/status/1593491197170884609?s=20&t=LcsokfFJ9gNWF0IMYibCbg

Below is a video of a man who caught his pregnant wife red handed having ritual sex on his matrimonial bed with a supposed pastor.

In the video, the wife is heavily pregnant and there are candles and other fetish things on the floor for the supposed ritual sex.

Many people are saying:

You see why I advised not to marry a religious woman? She’s already pregnant, so what’s the ritual sex with her pastor for?

Vote Peter Obi... Omo many things are happening

With the Nigerian presidential elections just around the corner, it's important to consider the qualifications and track record of each candidate. While there are several big names in the running, such as Bola Tinubu, Atiku, and Sowore, one candidate that stands out is Peter Obi.

Obi has a proven track record of successful leadership as the former governor of Anambra state, where he transformed the state from one of the poorest to one of the most prosperous in Nigeria. He achieved this through policies that promoted economic development, attracted investments, created jobs and improved the education and healthcare sector. He also remained fiscally responsible, reduced debt and balanced the state's budget.

Unlike Tinubu, Obi has no corruption allegations, he has a strong track record of good governance and a history of delivering on his promises. He also has a better understanding of the economy and has the ability to turn the country's economy around.

Atiku and Sowore may have good intentions but they lack the experience and track record that Obi possesses. Obi has the knowledge and skills to solve Nigeria's complex economic, social and political issues, and he's the leader that Nigeria needs to move forward.

It's time for Nigeria to elect a leader who can truly bring change and development, it's time for Peter Obi and Datti Ahmed to lead the way.

Jamestown123:
How is Ghana surpassing Nigeria? Because black Americans returns to Ghana now, that makes Ghana progressing than us.

Ghana is getting global tourism from around the world, and turning their nation into the global capital of the black world, especially for the diaspora (black Americans, Black carribeans, Black British, Black South Americans),

Also getting billion dollar companies to put their headquarters in Ghana, for example Twitter chose Accra for its West Africa headquarters over Lagos, Nigeria.

Afrochella/ Afro Future Festival was in Ghana just last year, The African Bitcoin Conference was in Ghana last year.

Ghana is stable, you dont hear about Boko Haram nonsense or terrorism.

Ghana seems to have a bright future. MY question is why is that Nigeria which has been given more talents seem to be losing to other nations. And when I bring it up, people say "Nigeria is a bigger country so it doesn't matter" or they point out Ghanas inflation. I believe Ghana will fix their inflation due to their due diligence in other sectors. But will nigeria solve its insecurity crisis?

Hasn't Boko Haram has been active since 2002?

BTW Nigeria has 22% inflation. So yes Ghana has 50% but let's not act as if Nigeria isnt undergoing massive inflation.
When you factor inflation plus insecurity, Nigeria is not in a better position.

Napata77:
What ''masterplan'' is this one talking of?

What is YOUR masterplan for your life?

That is what a small boy like you should be deciding, not coming here talking trash about a country of 220 million people.

Ghana's 'masterplan' clearly doesn't involve not going broke and running cap-in-hand to the IMF for bailout loans after mismanaging their economy.

THAT certainly ain't part of Nigeria's 'masterplan'.

My master plan sadly depends on Nigeria the country. I will vote for Peter Obi thats my master plan

Jamestown123:
Shut up and go and sleep. I know you are from Ghana forming Nigerian. Face Ghana and leave Nigeria alone.

I'm a fully blooded Nigerian just spitting facts. It's sad that a country of 30 million is actually competing and even surpassing a country of 200 million.

Maybe if we elect a 95 year old man to become president, Nigeria can change for the better

Napata77:
THIS is of Indians arriving Nigeria, you self hating mumu.

https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210102_124340.jpg?w=1080&h=570&crop=1

https://nairametrics.com/2021/01/02/india-makes-first-india-nigeria-air-bubble-flight/

Well good job you showed one picture of Indians traveling to Nigeria. So can you show me the evidence that Nigeria has a master plan compared to Ghana which is making multiple moves that I mentioned above.

Last time I Checked most Nigerians want to vote for a 90 year old man to improve Nigeria or maybe the guy who wants to sell all of nigeria for $10 billion