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Roland17:
How many failed Covens when him don join at this point?

As in ehhh..

Na him be proper "Why always Me" lol

Roland17:
In comparison to Ambode, Desmond's is worse because of how he conducted himself publicly in the buildup and on the day of election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfKbqyTZOkw?si=TO2ZdI_JcvPsIXGc

Roland17:
The truth is, this is Nigerian politics, he has no choice, especially if he wants to remain a politician in Lagos State. Gbaja through Asiwaju and APC control Surulere and is influential in the politics of the state. Every political decision that affects Surulere and many aspects of Lagos go through Gbaja.

At 52, Desmond is still young in politics, while at 64 Gbaja is still going to be around for a while. Ambode did the same thing to Asiwaju, difference is we don't have videos but we know there was a lot of begging. He has since been reintegrated into the party and will have to wait another opportunity which will happen in the near future.

Desmond's "begging" isn't about today, it is about tomorrow, otherwise, he will fizzle out. Lagos has a ton of young and bright politicians waiting in the wings for an opportunity. I think this was released to further embarrass him, how Desmond responds going forward will determine a lot. In comparison to Ambode, Desmond's is worse because of how he conducted himself publicly in the buildup and on the day of election.

You spoke well about the future

But Desmonds is not worse than Ambodes. Ambode that went on camera and accused Sanwo Olu of being committed to a psychiatric institution in his younger days

WE ONCE LIVED IN A PARADISE

Once upon a time, this pot was found in the kitchen of every family, whether rich or poor.

The kitchen was usually accessible to everyone, including visitors and neighbours.

The pot usually had a cup placed on top of it.

Anyone who was thirsty simply scooped water, drank, and placed the cup back.

Was the cup washed before or after drinking? For where. It was only washed in the morning and never again until the next day.

The Indomie generation will not believe this. That was possible because there was no Nollywood that gave people the impression that society, especially the villages, were occupied by evil men and women looking for whom to p0ison.

It was a time when churchgoers were not told from the pulpit that their predicaments were caused by their family members, neighbors, and friends.

I am talking about a time when it was unheard of for native doctors to brag about possessing the powers to make one rich.

The time I am talking about was a time when uncles were known to be the best friends of their nieces and nephews.

During the holidays, children were moving from one uncle and aunt to another. It was always joyful to see an uncle or an aunt.

Today, there is hardly any die-by-fire prayer without mentioning wicked uncles.

I am talking about a time when children played together and when it was difficult or even impossible to distinguish the children of the rich from that of the poor when they are playing.

Yes, houses were built without fences because no one was afraid of being maimed by the other.

I decided to post this to remind us that there was a time when we lived in paradise


C O P I E D

izzou:
People have fallen out with their supposed political godfathers, and they even came back without embarrassing their unborn grandchildren on the Internet.

See as e kneel down sef.

Nna ehn! I feel so ashamed

What do you call what Fubara doing after falling out with his godafther?

Did you know how much Ngige begged Uba brothers and they refused they even took him to Okija shrine and stripped him naked

Dey there dey shame while he is hustling for his moolah

Will you kneel down to some politicians publicly if it guarantees you money and riches? Yes or No

Roland17:
The truth is, this is Nigerian politics, he has no choice, especially if he wants to remain a politician in Lagos State. Gbaja through Asiwaju and APC control Surulere and is influential in the politics of the state. Every political decision that affects Surulere and many aspects of Lagos go through Gbaja.

At 52, Desmond is still young in politics, while at 64 Gbaja is still going to be around for a while. Ambode did the same thing to Asiwaju, difference is we don't have videos but we know there was a lot of begging. He has since been reintegrated into the party and will have to wait another opportunity which will happen in the near future.

Desmond's "begging" isn't about today, it is about tomorrow, otherwise, he will fizzle out. Lagos has a ton of young and bright politicians waiting in the wings for an opportunity. I think this was released to further embarrass him, how Desmond responds going forward will determine a lot. In comparison to Ambode, Desmond's is worse because of how he conducted himself publicly in the buildup and on the day of election.

That is how the world of politics is. Desmond has seen how things can be soft for him if he is in political good books and he compared to his friends who are not in politics how things are rough for them

What will a public apology and kneeling cost him in the long run? If they accept him back he is the one who gains. So will he let pride take over and in 7yrs time start going on podcast to complain about how he is struggling to survive

Many people have done worse for smaller gains

GloriousGbola:
also, desmond is not really a politician as far as i can tell. they just dashed him the seat, likely because they saw him as a youthful face of the party. he did not bring anything to the table and as far as i can tell, he did not use the opportunity to build a political base. basically if they swap him out - no difference. likely his sole target was don't piss gbaja off

In politics, its winner takes all. Even those with political base get humbled. Obanikoro had a strong political base, he is a core Lagos Island boy former LG chairman Senator and Minister. when he saw what the future held, he went to beg the main power broker

Now he is back in good books an eating good. The children that are supposed to be ashamed of their father kneeling are collecting HoR ticket, others are abroad on govt dime

Ibime:
You spoke well about the future

But Desmonds is not worse than Ambodes. Ambode that went on camera and accused Sanwo Olu of being committed to a psychiatric institution in his younger days

Yes Ambode accused SanwoOlu of doing drugs and sent to a psych home, Today he is back in good graces

One day you wont be shocked to see Aregbesola back too after he has done some kneeling down whether indoors or in public

raumdeuter:
In politics, its winner takes all. Even those with political base get humbled. Obanikoro had a strong political base, he is a core Lagos Island boy former LG chairman Senator and Minister. when he saw what the future held, he went to beg the main power broker

Now he is back in good books an eating good. The children that are supposed to be ashamed of their father kneeling are collecting HoR ticket, others are abroad on govt dime

however you want to package it, broadcasting pictures of a 52 year old man 'begging for forgiveness' in a dank waiting room amidst some political riff raff is not a good look. it is actually a very stupid move on Gbaja's part as it makes APC look like a beggartocracy - where the best beggar wins.

it was disgusting ,irritating and crude when fayose did it, and it is even more so now.

this should have remained behind closed doors.

you are also contradicting yourself - the reason why OBJ has so much beef for tinubu is precisely because tinubu refused to end the knee. should tinubu also have rolled over to an older and more powerful obj?


at some point you have to say fk it and leave with your dignity intact
Desmond had a life before APC and he can have a life after APC

This guy’s video might look like a joke , but he’s very accurate .

No local airline delay flight pass airpeace . I really wonder why people still keep patronizing them . The only time I travelled via airpeace and experienced their usual flight delay , I vowed never to use them again and I’ve not looked back .

As at August when I was in PH, the airpeace flight back to Lagos around the same time my Valuue Jet flight was scheduled ended up being delayed. They left their passengers stranded while ouw own ValueJet flight was on time .

Imagine having over 70% of their flights delayed . 🤦‍♂️.....They are literally selling delayed flights and disappoint to their customers.

Do you know how terrible your service has to be for someone to confidently make a video like this? @flyairpeace pic.twitter.com/0iHKkYlJ8x

— Padiman (@nkaysyout) September 13, 2026

/video/1?s=46

GloriousGbola:
however you want to package it, broadcasting pictures of a 52 year old man 'begging for forgiveness' in a dank waiting room amidst some political riff raff is not a good look. it is actually a very stupid move on Gbaja's part as it makes APC look like a beggartocracy - where the best beggar wins.

it was disgusting ,irritating and crude when fayose did it, and it is even more so now.

this should have remained behind closed doors.

If Desmond gets into good books will all that matter? Do you think him and his family will care if he starts getting those cntract>

Below is the picture of TA orji who was stripped to his underpants at a shrine amidsts people worse than political riff raffs

After this show of begging at a shrine, TA orji ended up being a 2 term governor, 2 term senator and settled his family an generation for a long time to come


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_eHbzBZPnA

Please which toothpaste is everyone using??

For the first time in in 16 years I'll be changing my toothpaste after buying fake oral B and went to like 5 stores without the original.

raumdeuter:
If Desmond gets into good books will all that matter? Do you think him and his family will care if he starts getting those cntract>

Below is the picture of TA orji who was stripped to his underpants at a shrine amidsts people worse than political riff raffs

After this show of begging at a shrine, TA orji ended up being a 2 term governor, 2 term senator and settled his family an generation for a long time to come


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_eHbzBZPnA

How you take dey get all these things 😂

GloriousGbola:
however you want to package it, broadcasting pictures of a 52 year old man 'begging for forgiveness' in a dank waiting room amidst some political riff raff is not a good look. it is actually a very stupid move on Gbaja's part as it makes APC look like a beggartocracy - where the best beggar wins.
it was disgusting ,irritating and crude when fayose did it, and it is even more so now.
this should have remained behind closed doors.
you are also contradicting yourself - the reason why OBJ has so much beef for tinubu is precisely because tinubu refused to end the knee. should tinubu also have rolled over to an older and more powerful obj?
at some point you have to say fk it and leave with your dignity intact
Desmond had a life before APC and he can have a life after APC

In 2009 an Ogun lawmaker was posted naked taking an oath before his governor, If you think Desmond was humiliated by kneeling, then what of a man made to pose nakiid for the whole world to see

That was in 2009, I read the same man who posed nakkid whose nakkiid picture is still on the internet won an election in 2015 and has probably settled his family and the children who should be embarrassed

https://x.com/TheYemiKing/status/2056247106134757838

raumdeuter:
In 2009 an Ogun lawmaker was posted naked taking an oath before his governor, If you think Desmond was humiliated by kneeling, then what of a man made to pose nakiid for the whole world to see

That was in 2009, I read the same man who posed nakkid whose nakkiid picture is still on the internet won an election in 2015 and has probably settled his family and the children who should be embarrassed

https://x.com/TheYemiKing/status/2056247106134757838

what you are actually doing is supporting the status quo in this country where what is required to get ahead is how well you can k ss ass

it is ironic because you do not believe in what you are saying, because if you did you would not have japaed to a society where people can advance based on their competence and ability rather than on patronage

look at all the people you are defending - oh they have made money for themselves and their family.

but that is where it ends. they have no legacy whatsoever.

ffk, reno dem - that is what they are - canaries who will sing when fed, but who ultimately amount to nothing when all is said and done.


all the people who stayed in death row to kiss suge knights ar se - where are they now

all the members of AD who were doing boy boy for obj - where are they now?

the person who decided to do boy boy for pdp instead of growing apga - where is he today?

Nezzjnr:
How you take dey get all these things 😂

I have been following Nigerian politics for a while and whatever you think is ridiculous today has probably happened in the past

Now many of them have been scrubbed off the internet

Though unrelated, there was a time a Yobe governor and Senator at that time Bukar Ibrahim was pictured/videoed nakeed with 2 baddies and he told all of us that "The senator said he owed no one an explanation since he was not accused of any crime."

https://x.com/SaharaReporters/status/881569904243216384

GloriousGbola:
what you are actually doing is supporting the status quo in this country where what is required to get ahead is how well you can k ss ass

it is ironic because you do not believe in what you are saying, because if you did you would not have japaed to a society where people can advance based on their competence and ability rather than on patronage

look at all the people you are defending - oh they have made money for themselves and their family.

but that is where it ends. they have no legacy whatsoever.

ffk, reno dem - that is what they are - canaries who will sing when fed, but who ultimately amount to nothing when all is said and done

What made you think they dont do such things here as well? What tells you that politicians here kiss ass too and swallow their pride and do humiliating things to get political power or remain in power

Michael Cohen Trumps personal lawyer whose testimony was used to convict trump just came out to claim that he was forced to tell lies against Trump

Whether he was telling the truth then or now, we dont know. How is this different from FFK Reno etc

raumdeuter:
What made you think they dont do such things here as well? What tells you that politicians here kiss ass too and swallow their pride and do humiliating things to get political power or remain in power

Michael Cohen Trumps personal lawyer whose testimony was used to convict trump just came out to claim that he was forced to tell lies against Trump

Whether he was telling the truth then or now, we dont know. How is this different from FFK Reno etc

in the new and improved third world leaning republican party - definitely - but lets leave that for that thread

GloriousGbola:
what you are actually doing is supporting the status quo in this country where what is required to get ahead is how well you can k ss ass

it is ironic because you do not believe in what you are saying, because if you did you would not have japaed to a society where people can advance based on their competence and ability rather than on patronage

look at all the people you are defending - oh they have made money for themselves and their family.

but that is where it ends. they have no legacy whatsoever.

ffk, reno dem - that is what they are - canaries who will sing when fed, but who ultimately amount to nothing when all is said and done.


all the people who stayed in death row to kiss suge knights ar se - where are they now

all the members of AD who were doing boy boy for obj - where are they now?

the person who decided to do boy boy for pdp instead of growing apga - where is he today?

I don't think he is necessarily supporting the action, I think he is just saying it is the reality of our politics and it is definitely worth whatever shame or humiliation, especially in a country where the expectations for politicians have been watered down severely. Most politicians will do whatever it takes to get back and that is what Desmond did.

While the picture may present as sour, you can't argue that it is out of place for Desmond, an Omoluabi to prostrate or kneel for Gbaja who is his elder by age, experience in politics and status in the society. It is part of the Yoruba culture, especially if he is seeking forgiveness; I mean Desmond alluded to it before he went on his knees. OBJ still kneels, bows or attempts to prostrate to Traditional rulers he respects.

Nigerian politics is a different ball game, going back to Nollywood isn't an option and he has realized that. He wants to remain a career politician and wants another chance at governance, so he needs to do what he needs to do. Politics is more about party loyalty and supremacy than what is even right or popular.

BlueRayDick:
This guy’s video might look like a joke , but he’s very accurate .

No local airline delay flight pass airpeace . I really wonder why people still keep patronizing them . The only time I travelled via airpeace and experienced their usual flight delay , I vowed never to use them again and I’ve not looked back .

As at August when I was in PH, the airpeace flight back to Lagos around the same time my Valuue Jet flight was scheduled ended up being delayed. They left their passengers stranded while ouw own ValueJet flight was on time .

Imagine having over 70% of their flights delayed . 🤦‍♂️.....They are literally selling delayed flights and disappoint to their customers.

Do you know how terrible your service has to be for someone to confidently make a video like this? @flyairpeace pic.twitter.com/0iHKkYlJ8x

— Padiman (@nkaysyout) September 13, 2026

/video/1?s=46

I have always maintained that a lack of strong institutions is by far one of our biggest problems. The regulators are supposed to enforce these rules/ laws especially if there is a history of abuse. Airpeace will continue to delay/ cancel flights arbitrarily because no one has punished them.

Most of these cancellations are within their control. Imagine if they had to refund passengers every time they delayed or canceled, they will have no choice than to stop with the nonsense. The NCAA should do it's job of protecting passengers.

Roland17:
I don't think he is necessarily supporting the action, I think he is just saying it is the reality of our politics and it is definitely worth whatever shame or humiliation, especially in a country where the expectations for politicians have been watered down severely. Most politicians will do whatever it takes to get back and that is what Desmond did.

While the picture may present as sour, you can't argue that it is out of place for Desmond, an Omoluabi to prostrate or kneel for Gbaja who is his elder by age, experience in politics and status in the society. It is part of the Yoruba culture, especially if he is seeking forgiveness; I mean Desmond alluded to it before he went on his knees. OBJ still kneels, bows or attempts to prostrate to Traditional rulers he respects.

Nigerian politics is a different ball game, going back to Nollywood isn't an option and he has realized that. He wants to remain a career politician and wants another chance at governance, so he needs to do what he needs to do. Politics is more about party loyalty and supremacy than what is even right or popular.

the problem with this assertion is that if BAT had toed this line he would have been carpeted by OBJ like the rest of AD.

at a point you will have to stand for yourself and take your destiny in your own hands.

you cannot celebrate BAT for standing up to egbon obj on one hand, and then tell everyone to roll over for egbon gbaja on the other hand

the wike being celebrated for doing boy boy for PEJ and GEJ - if amaechi had also rolled over to do boy boy for PEJ Tinubu would not be president today

Roland17:
I have always maintained that a lack of strong institutions is by far one of our biggest problems. The regulators are supposed to enforce these rules/ laws especially if there is a history of abuse. Airpeace will continue to delay/ cancel flights arbitrarily because no one has punished them.

Most of these cancellations are within their control. Imagine if they had to refund passengers every time they delayed or canceled, they will have no choice than to stop with the nonsense. The NCAA should do it's job of protecting passengers.

someone needs to sicc FCCPC on them and lets see what happens

GloriousGbola:
someone needs to sicc FCCPC on them and lets see what happens

Absolutely! Until they suffer serious consequences, they will continue to get away controllable delays and flight cancellations.

Roland17:
I don't think he is necessarily supporting the action, I think he is just saying it is the reality of our politics and it is definitely worth whatever shame or humiliation, especially in a country where the expectations for politicians have been watered down severely. Most politicians will do whatever it takes to get back and that is what Desmond did.

While the picture may present as sour, you can't argue that it is out of place for Desmond, an Omoluabi to prostrate or kneel for Gbaja who is his elder by age, experience in politics and status in the society. It is part of the Yoruba culture, especially if he is seeking forgiveness; I mean Desmond alluded to it before he went on his knees. OBJ still kneels, bows or attempts to prostrate to Traditional rulers he respects.

Nigerian politics is a different ball game, going back to Nollywood isn't an option and he has realized that. He wants to remain a career politician and wants another chance at governance, so he needs to do what he needs to do. Politics is more about party loyalty and supremacy than what is even right or popular.

Its the reality of politics, many people will swallow whatever pride they have when they consider the option is a lifetime of eating in politics or go outside and face the harsh reality of day to day survival. That is an easy decision to swallow whatever pride with draw egusi or ofensala soup

GloriousGbola:
the problem with this assertion is that is BAT had toed this line he would have been carpeted by OBJ like the rest of AD.

at a point you will have to stand for yourself and take your destiny in your own hands.

you cannot celebrate BAT for standing up to egbon obj on one hand, and then tell everyone to roll over for egbon gbaja on the other hand

the wike being celebrated for doing boy boy for PEJ and GEJ - if amaechi had also rolled over to do boy boy for PEJ Tinubu would not be president today

You are failing to realize that in partisan politics, especially in Naija, the embolden doesn't exist. You literally can't determine your faith in partisan politics because there many factors beyond your control before you emerge as candidate of the party. Most parties in Nigeria have a strong reward for loyalty system. Destiny in your hands is to run independently, away from the party's structure or joining another party which in this instance will permanently kill Desmond's political career in Surulere and Lagos by extension; except APC loses the governorship election in Lagos which is highly unlikely.

The BAT v OBJ example doesn't necessarily apply here. BAT and OBJ were in different parties. BAT (AD) was in the opposition while OBJ (PDP) was in power. Desmond's issue is an internal issue like most that we have seen where 'begging" was applied.

GloriousGbola:
the problem with this assertion is that if BAT had toed this line he would have been carpeted by OBJ like the rest of AD.
at a point you will have to stand for yourself and take your destiny in your own hands.
you cannot celebrate BAT for standing up to egbon obj on one hand, and then tell everyone to roll over for egbon gbaja on the other hand
the wike being celebrated for doing boy boy for PEJ and GEJ - if amaechi had also rolled over to do boy boy for PEJ Tinubu would not be president today

For one BAT that survived, Loads perished and had to lick their wounds. Tinubu had lots of funds to fight OBJ, how do you suggest Desmond handle his fight with his small loot?

While standing up might be enviable, you also weigh the risks and see where it lands you. Obanikoro and Ogunlewe stood up to Tinubu in 2003, today they are all back to kneel down and beg
Why do you think Ambode, Fubara did not stand up to Tinubu or Wike? They are not stupid

When you aim at the king better not miss, if you have doubts that you might miss, then better not take the shot

raumdeuter:
For one BAT that survived, Loads perished and had to lick their wounds. Tinubu had lots of funds to fight OBJ, how do you suggest Desmond handle his fight with his small loot?

While standing up might be enviable, you also weigh the risks and see where it lands you. Obanikoro and Ogunlewe stood up to Tinubu in 2003, today they are all back to kneel down and beg
Why do you think Ambode, Fubara did not stand up to Tinubu or Wike? They are not stupid

When you aim at the king better not miss, if you have doubts that you might miss, then better not take the shot

Should Amaechi also have bent over for Evans Bipis jesus on earth?

The man was minding his business being a governor and a power mad PEJ started bullying him.

Roland17:
You are failing to realize that in partisan politics, especially in Naija, the embolden doesn't exist. You literally can't determine your faith in partisan politics because there many factors beyond your control before you emerge as candidate of the party. Most parties in Nigeria have a strong reward for loyalty system. Destiny in your hands is to run independently, away from the party's structure or joining another party which in this instance will permanently kill Desmond's political career in Surulere and Lagos by extension; except APC loses the governorship election in Lagos which is highly unlikely.

The BAT v OBJ example doesn't necessarily apply here. BAT and OBJ were in different parties. BAT (AD) was in the opposition while OBJ (PDP) was in power. Desmond's issue is an internal issue like most that we have seen where 'begging" was applied.

1. Does Desmond leave APC to another party to fight Gbaja
2. Does he remain within APC and fight Gbaja

Which resources he wan take do am?

Or 3. Go back to his early life hustle in Nollywood

GloriousGbola:
Should Amaechi also have bent over for Evans Bipis jesus on earth?

The man was minding his business being a governor and a power mad PEJ started bullying him.

Amaechi had the resources to fight, He was State governor of Rivers one of the richest state in Nigeria so he can fight Madam Patience cos he has he resources

Do you think a Rivers HoA member(Equivalent of Desmond) should also fight Patience Jonathan since Amaechi did it?

GloriousGbola:
Should Amaechi also have bent over for Evans Bipis jesus on earth?

The man was minding his business being a governor and a power mad PEJ started bullying him.

These were some APC members who dared the PDP machine in 2015 but forgetting they are not Amaechi with power and resources

channelstv.com/2016/12/01/rivers-apc-remembers-victims-of-2015-elections/

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/04/20/rivers-of-blood-as-four-more-are-killed/

https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-seeks-justice-for-2015-poll-killings/

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/168408-youth-beheaded-in-rivers-community-attack.html?tztc=1

GloriousGbola:
the problem with this assertion is that if BAT had toed this line he would have been carpeted by OBJ like the rest of AD.

at a point you will have to stand for yourself and take your destiny in your own hands.

you cannot celebrate BAT for standing up to egbon obj on one hand, and then tell everyone to roll over for egbon gbaja on the other hand

the wike being celebrated for doing boy boy for PEJ and GEJ - if amaechi had also rolled over to do boy boy for PEJ Tinubu would not be president today

Imagine slyly forcing someone to celebrate BAT...if you deep am, you no dey all that different from fineboy Desmond Elliot

Nobody on this thread sucks up to politicians/BAT as much as you do, and as far as it's known, you're doing it for free. Let Desmond Elliot focus on the things that pays the bills, however degrading.

Theflint1:
Imagine trying to force someone to celebrate BAT on the sly

Nobody on this thread sucks up to politicians/BAT as much as you do, and as far as it's known, you're doing it for free. Let Desmond Elliot focus on the things that pays the bills, however degrading.

Some do it for the love of the game, some do it for agege bread. Some do it because they have forgotten that nothing is permanent. It is what it is.