₦airaland Forum

theophorus:
In both cases APGA na still 1.

Well, wetin concern me self? Abeg make I face front jejely joor.

Apga na constant K they lack ambition .

[quote author=Seeplusplus post=138002266]Atiku go still lose next year. E sure me die.

In 2015, instead of Atiku to queue behind Goodluck and support his reelection with an agreement that Goodluck will support him when he finishes his tenure, naive Atiku allowed Tinubu used his dumb head to go form APC, not knowing that Tinubu and Buhari already had an agreement.


Did he not had same agreement with OBASENJO

You be correct calculator bro.

Especially Obi goes no where he lacks proper planning and strategy

Seeplusplus:
Atiku go still lose next year. E sure me die.

Atiku is a Fulani but he's politically shortsighted like the average igbo politician. May be it's because he's friends with them.

In 2015, instead of Atiku to queue behind Goodluck and support his reelection with an agreement that Goodluck will support him when he finishes his tenure, naive Atiku allowed Tinubu used his dumb head to go form APC, not knowing that Tinubu and Buhari already had an agreement.

In 2023, instead of Atiku to do everything possible to have Obi on his side, again, he allowed the useless man to split votes and allowed Tinubu easy access to the presidential villa

Obi, on the other hand, instead of him to maintain his position as a running mate to Atiku and build his network if he gets to Aso Rock, he foolishly allowed the social media hype get to him. Both men lost, even though their votes combined could have been enough to make them win.

All of a sudden, the two shortsighted folks now want to work together to defeat a sitting president, something they know is nearly impossible, especially because of how desperate the person they are up against is

If igbos don't rule Nigeria in the next 30 years, blame it on Obi. He's too shortsighted politically, same as Atiku.

And that is where Tinubu has an edge over them. He carefully calculates his move before he makes them, unlike Atiku and Obi that just jump at anything out of desperation for power.

Useless men

saphiere:
It will never be well with TINUBU and his supporters for wanting to deduct my money.

And you that swear for someone what will be ur end is nothing.
You all lack planning and strategic planning

IJAYA001:
This is not one party state, one party state is backed by the country's constitution.

You don't get the sarcasm.

Some people forget the history and said we're now moving to one party system.

lordkay10:
Did anyone shout “one party state” when PDP controlled 28 states? I really wanna know

ORIAYO70:
But no fools shouting PDP is trying to turn naija to one party state

How old were you in 2007 if I may ask?

You can also use AI to check. It's unfortunate Nairaland crashed around this time, it would have been the best place to find the evidence. If you were following politics then, you will know that APC (then AC and ACN with their media houses cried wolf about it). They won the election and now it's so unfortunate they hate to hear what they once cried about.

Evidence from the 2007 period confirms that the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) dominance triggered widespread warnings about Nigeria's descent into a one-party state.
1. International Observer Reports
Prominent international organizations explicitly used the term "one-party state" to describe the trajectory after the 2007 elections:
International Crisis Group: In a May 2007 report, the group stated that the election outcome marked a "further slide towards a one-party state," noting that PDP dominance was being reinforced through captured institutions and rigged processes.
Human Rights Watch: Described the 2007 vote-rigging as "shameless," reporting that the PDP won 29 out of 33 declared states at the time.
European Union (EU) & NDI: Observers from the EU and National Democratic Institute (NDI) noted that the elections lacked "equal conditions for political parties," which undermined the multi-party system.

2. Proponent Rhetoric (The "60-Year" Vision)
Leaders within the PDP at the time openly embraced the idea of long-term singular dominance:
Vincent Ogbulafor (PDP National Chairman): In 2008, he famously declared that the PDP would "rule for the next 60 years." He added, "I don't care if Nigeria becomes a one-party state. We can do it and the PDP can contain all".

3. Statistical Dominance
The scale of PDP's control during this era provided the numerical basis for the one-party state commentary:
Governorships: The PDP held between 28 and 31 states (out of 36) during the 2003–2007 peak.
Legislature: By 2007, the party had expanded its seats in the House of Representatives to 263 (out of 360) and held 85 to 87 seats in the Senate.

4. Judicial & Systemic Pressure
Commentaries also pointed to the erosion of democratic checks:
Captured Institutions: Critics argued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was a "compliant tool of the ruling PDP".
Selective Pressure: Analysts noted the use of "selective anti-corruption pressure" to neutralize opposition figures, forcing many to defect to the PDP to survive politically.

Nigeria To Be A One Party State,pdp Will Rule Nigeria For 60 Years.pdp Chairman - Politics - Nairaland
https://www.nairaland.com/128156/nigeria-one-party-statepdp-rule

For those of you trying to lie to us that no one complained about PDP then, your propaganda cannot hold. When I have time, I'll find more evidence that can be seen online. I remember clearly that PDP was also criticised for the one-party move

denuda:
National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Vincent Eze Ogbulafor, said he envisioned a time when all Nigerians would become members of the ruling party and the country would become a one-party state.

"I don't care if Nigeria becomes a one-party state," he told media executives at a dinner organised by the National Working Committee of the party in Abuja last night.

Chief Ogbulafor also assured that the PDP will continue to rule Nigeria uninterrupted for the next six decades because of its spread and clout in the country.

"We will rule this country for the next sixty years and we mean it. Our brothers (the press) know that the PDP is the biggest party in Africa," he said.

He explained the role of the party in the present dispensation included ensuring that all party members abide by the rule of law being canvassed by President Umaru Musa, a man he described as "harmless, peaceful, focused and ready to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians."

The party would also be regenerated and refocused during his tenure, and would be geared towards working for the success of the president's seven-point agenda, he said.

It would work harmoniously with the National Assembly in a relationship to be guided by mutual respect, he said.

"This is specially designed so that our president will have a good working relationship with the National Assembly."

The chairman stated that the NWC of the party would ensure that all local council chairmen and state governors elected under the banner of the party implement the party's programmes as well as respect the country’s constitution.

Going down memory lane, the chairman described as "divine" his unexpected emergence as leader of the party, explaining that he had never expected to clinch the position because he did not campaign for it. "It was purely an act of God."

"Whenever I see people struggling over power, I sit back and laugh," he said. He gave his experience as an example of how things are always predestined, pointing out that two weeks to the national convention of the PDP where he was unanimously adopted as national chairman, he had been ill and on admission in a hospital.

He pledged the party's commitment to serving the people of Nigeria through supporting the government and working harmoniously with the National Assembly. The president’s seven-point agenda, he said, touches on the existence of human beings and whatever would make Nigerians happy, such as good health care, power and energy, transportation, security, education and the development of the Niger Delta.

He suggested that the abundant human and natural resources Nigeria is blessed with should be used in the development of the country.

He urged Nigerians to love one another and live in peace and unity.

The chairman also commented on the Ekwueme committee, which was set up by the party in order to reconcile the divergent interests that arose as a fall-out to the 2007 general election. He revealed that the committee would soon submit its report to the party.

Chief Ogbulafor recognised the influence of the media in democracy while canvassed the media's support for the party. He called on the media to join hands with the PDP in charting the course for the nation's development, adding that the press should eschew sensationalism in its reporting of issues related to the PDP as doing so would create a negative perception of the party on the mind of the common man.

Last night’s interactive banquet was the first time the PDP leadership interacted with media executives at such a forum.

It was attended by broadcast and print media executives and political reporters.

Members of the NWC of PDP also in attendance included the party's deputy national chairman, Dr Bello Halliru, the party's women leader, Hajiya Inna Maryam Ciroma, and its national publicity secretary, Professor Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali.

http://www.nigeriamasterweb.com/paperfrmes.html

saphiere:
It will never be well with TINUBU and his supporters for wanting to deduct my money.

No be you de look for awoof upandan

adioolayi:
The outlook is not looking good for oppositions..no matter the metrics we want to use.


I strongly believe opposition will need to swing some state governors before the election..if they can get atleast 8 more, together with the power of the masses...things can change...else, make dem forget am.

swing how
Ppl that cannot pay their rent ?
They've chopped alone now they will dye alone

Akwamkpuruamu:
Tables Turn
No king rules forever

Not in 2 years
It took Tinubu 16yrs plus buhari body odor to turn the table o

autoez:
Too much politics, nothing for the people

ppl should go and work and stop hoping for awoof

Cromagnon:
ppl should go and work and stop hoping for awoof

Where the work dey?

Gaabasky:
They are afraid of their shadows that's why they are decamping. The only strong and viable opposition leader he is currently in the opposition party and his name is Wike.
The others are just opportunistic waiting from the crumbles from Atiku's table to feast and the remnant ones are obidients those people hmmm.

What is your permutations for sokoto and zamfara

Franking:
Thw difference being that PDP won all their states then at the polls while the APC bullied many of the governors into joining them.

You lie. PDP rigged majority of those states and several governors where bullied to join

Seeplusplus:
Atiku go still lose next year. E sure me die.

Atiku is a Fulani but he's politically shortsighted like the average igbo politician. May be it's because he's friends with them.

In 2015, instead of Atiku to queue behind Goodluck and support his reelection with an agreement that Goodluck will support him when he finishes his tenure, naive Atiku allowed Tinubu used his dumb head to go form APC, not knowing that Tinubu and Buhari already had an agreement.

In 2023, instead of Atiku to do everything possible to have Obi on his side, again, he allowed the useless man to split votes and allowed Tinubu easy access to the presidential villa

Obi, on the other hand, instead of him to maintain his position as a running mate to Atiku and build his network if he gets to Aso Rock, he foolishly allowed the social media hype get to him. Both men lost, even though their votes combined could have been enough to make them win.

All of a sudden, the two shortsighted folks now want to work together to defeat a sitting president, something they know is nearly impossible, especially because of how desperate the person they are up against is

If igbos don't rule Nigeria in the next 30 years, blame it on Obi. He's too shortsighted politically, same as Atiku.

And that is where Tinubu has an edge over them. He carefully calculates his move before he makes them, unlike Atiku and Obi that just jump at anything out of desperation for power.

Useless men

Most of you just open your mouth wah anyhow. I hope you are a politician. When you get to where they are let's see how you will do. Can't even say anything without the curse words. In a free and fair election Obi will win hands down but in your own small mind you feel BAT won because of politics. He won because of snatch and grab away with it mentality. Instead of cursing next time. Look inwards.

Akpakomiza2:
You lie. PDP rigged majority of those states and several governors where bullied to join

Lie how? Is the APC not rigging too? Did governors brazenly change parties like we are seeing now?

What exactly is your point?

Akpakomiza2:
What is your permutations for sokoto and zamfara

Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina are the current almajir infested bandit states that someone shouldn't be proud to mention their names in the affair of the great nation, they are playing politics with the life of their citizens.

SixSeven:
How old were you in 2007 if I may ask?

You can also use AI to check. It's unfortunate Nairaland crashed around this time, it would have been the best place to find the evidence. If you were following politics then, you will know that APC (then AC and ACN with their media houses cried wolf about it). They won the election and now it's so unfortunate they hate to hear what they once cried about.

Evidence from the 2007 period confirms that the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) dominance triggered widespread warnings about Nigeria's descent into a one-party state.
1. International Observer Reports
Prominent international organizations explicitly used the term "one-party state" to describe the trajectory after the 2007 elections:
International Crisis Group: In a May 2007 report, the group stated that the election outcome marked a "further slide towards a one-party state," noting that PDP dominance was being reinforced through captured institutions and rigged processes.
Human Rights Watch: Described the 2007 vote-rigging as "shameless," reporting that the PDP won 29 out of 33 declared states at the time.
European Union (EU) & NDI: Observers from the EU and National Democratic Institute (NDI) noted that the elections lacked "equal conditions for political parties," which undermined the multi-party system.

2. Proponent Rhetoric (The "60-Year" Vision)
Leaders within the PDP at the time openly embraced the idea of long-term singular dominance:
Vincent Ogbulafor (PDP National Chairman): In 2008, he famously declared that the PDP would "rule for the next 60 years." He added, "I don't care if Nigeria becomes a one-party state. We can do it and the PDP can contain all".

3. Statistical Dominance
The scale of PDP's control during this era provided the numerical basis for the one-party state commentary:
Governorships: The PDP held between 28 and 31 states (out of 36) during the 2003–2007 peak.
Legislature: By 2007, the party had expanded its seats in the House of Representatives to 263 (out of 360) and held 85 to 87 seats in the Senate.

4. Judicial & Systemic Pressure
Commentaries also pointed to the erosion of democratic checks:
Captured Institutions: Critics argued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was a "compliant tool of the ruling PDP".
Selective Pressure: Analysts noted the use of "selective anti-corruption pressure" to neutralize opposition figures, forcing many to defect to the PDP to survive politically.

Nigeria To Be A One Party State,pdp Will Rule Nigeria For 60 Years.pdp Chairman - Politics - Nairaland
https://www.nairaland.com/128156/nigeria-one-party-statepdp-rule

You asked a question n I will tell you

That 2007, have just finished serving my father's land

You would have been more sensible making point without asking suck foolery question

Chatting n responding on naira you thought everyone is a kid.

Asking me how old I was the year Baba Iyabo finished in office

I don't really want to result to insult

ORIAYO70:
You asked a question n I will tell you

That 2007, have just finished serving my father's land

You would have been more sensible making point without asking suck foolery question

Chatting n responding on naira you thought everyone is a kid.

Asking me how old I was the year Baba Iyabo finished in office

I don't really want to result to insult

I had to go check your previous comment to see what I responded to. I'm sorry sir, you still sound like a child. Your choice of language gives your age away and you can be 60 years but if you still write like a kid, you probably didn't age well.

You wrote:
But no fools shouting PDP is trying to turn naija to one party state

If you were old enough in 2007 to follow the news, you will know that people talked about the issue back then. And they were no fools. Pardon your French. Thank you and have a nice time growing up.

Say cheese you n your people go stil cry blood. Una never start.

saphiere:
It will never be well with TINUBU and his supporters for wanting to deduct my money.

autoez:
Where the work dey?

farm factory .,.

SixSeven:
I had to go check your previous comment to see what I responded to. I'm sorry sir, you still sound like a child. Your choice of language gives your age away and you can be 60 years but if you still write like a kid, you probably didn't age well.

You wrote:
But no fools shouting PDP is trying to turn naija to one party state

If you were old enough in 2007 to follow the news, you will know that people talked about the issue back then. And they were no fools. Pardon your French. Thank you and have a nice time growing up.

You really need check up.
Basically mentally not medical

autoez:
Where the work dey?

Work is available everywhere - if you know how to look for it.

The problem is that many "unemployed" people have a wrong mindset i.e. waiting for government or a relation or a friend etc to give them a job.

If you really know how to look, "work" is available all around you. Think about it this way:

* Where do I live?
*What goods or services are not readily available in my vicinity?
* How can I become a provider of those goods or services?
* What steps do I need to take to start off?

If you know how to look, "work" is available everywhere!