₦airaland Forum

obailala:
What you have said is true and the PDP would definitely capitalize on the ethnic/tribal card to fight a Fashola candidacy.

But lets examine it this way, imagine Nigerians are presented with a GEJ vs Fashola choice?..

If this scenerio arises, first of all, I can bet my last buck the entire southwest and Lagos would go for Fash.

Secondly, even though the domineering and tribalistic northerners would be greatly disturbed and sickened that APC isn't fielding a northern Hausa-Fulani candidate, I can bet my last buck they would rather have a Fashola meal instead of a Jonathan any day; in fact, they would rather vote a goat instead of Jonathan.

Lastly and most importantly, the Jonathanians of the SE and SS extraction; I can assure you that most of these people do not really like Jonathan and most are actually aware of his incompetence and shortcomings. The support for GEJ is rather due to a hatred for the domineering attitude of the North. While a lot would still remain Jonathanians, I am sure a lot of these people would reconsider their Jonathanian allegiance if they are presented with a non-Hausa-Fulani northerner. Fashola is the only candidate from the APC that can have this effect on the SS/SE

obailala:
APC cannot win a national election if they are not bothered about votes from these regions; now we aren't talking about 100% of the votes but just a little chunk of it.

ISpiksDaTroof:
This analysis makes sense,but this election is not about just who the Ibos want, Sorry. It is not about pacifying the South East because of their perceived annoyance at Northerners and Muslims. If Fashola is put forward they will still look for a reason to denounce him. This election is about snatching Nigeria back from the jaws of death which corruption has gripped it. Fashola will make a good President but can he get the votes? Will he be his own man or will he remain a puppet in the hands of certain strong men in the South West? I believe Buhari setting a four year precedence of law, order and accountability will lay down the foundation for the likes of Fashola, Okorocha, Amaechi, Saraki and Co to carry on in the future. Buhari can look any man in Nigeria in the eyes and carry out his duties without fear; Fashola, Okorocha, Amaechi, Saraki and Co still have men in that country in whose eyes they can't look. In. They will cower and lower their gaze when in their presence. Did you see the recent picture of Buhari and Atiku?

Exactly!

The people that have put Nigeria in a choke hold need to be weakened severely for Nigeria to grow. Those men are too young and inexperienced to even think of attempting talk less carry it out. Be realistic and forget all sentiments.

pendy79:
No state is made up 100% by its indigenes. APC will surely get chunks of votes in the SE and even in Bayelsa state and Jonathan too will get chunks of votes in Borno and Kano.

ratiken:
Sometimes I get really confused. Please can someone Explicitly outline Fashola's 5 main achievements in Lagos state in 7.5yrs.

Quote me only if you've got a response to my question.

mikeansy:
what Nigeria need is strong institutions and not strong men (who in actual sense are very weak)

theoctopus:
That is APC lies. All the current indicators does show that GEJ has performed very well. It is only in APC reports that GEJ has failed. From the Rail to Aviation, Agriculture, to power to Education to the overall economy, all the indicators says GEJ has done well. Even the very enthronement of true democracy through free and fair elections shows GEJ has done very well. Sorry.

mikeansy:
what Nigeria need is strong institutions and not strong men (who in actual sense are very weak)

We will also benefit from having a lawyer as President.

TBH because I am hoping for GEJ till 2019, I hope Buhari runs and Fashola goes to Senate and then lead the opposition from Senate and then prepare for Presidential run in 2019[