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Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 7:24am On Dec 26, 2014
Yet some pple wants sumone poped out of this very scetion to rule dem.....I rada ve a dull imcompetent leader dan one with a beast-like nature....it obvious we didn't learn well frm that we suffered in the hands of abacha and his boys
We all pray God for a violence free one this tym arnd...IJN..Amen
Happy celebratns to u all...
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by BossAyuk: 7:27am On Dec 26, 2014
Ikengawo:
The 1993 that ending in bloody riots in the SW and the government collapsing?
Try again
When you're stating your points you have to come clean. You used a picture from victims of petrol fire some years ago claiming it to be electoral violence. That shows you're more concerned in painting opposition in badlight than those Nigerians who lost their lives in Electoral violence.
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Ikengawo(op): 7:29am On Dec 26, 2014
BossAyuk:
When you're stating your points you have to come clean. You used a picture from victims of petrol fire some years ago claiming it to be electoral violence. That shows you're more concerned in painting opposition in badlight than those Nigerians who lost their lives in Electoral violence.
If I used the wrong picture forgive me, but I stand by my point that this violence happened and you can either prove to me that it never happened, admit that it happened, or leave the subject alone.
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 7:31am On Dec 26, 2014
holatin:
wao
I've seen a lot of stupid,indiscreet,dumb,shallow,Truthless,pointless, clueless and idiotic person in my life but No one comes to you in rank.


Pls do something for me
Try and have a brain transplant.




oya mod ban me as you usually do when I reply an abuse from a pdp e-rat.

Me and you will stand before God to account for our deed one day.
what can I do with a brother to semi illiterate (buhari)
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by holatin(m): 7:38am On Dec 26, 2014
Chukwugekwu:
what can I do with a brother to semi illiterate (buhari)
Really ? tell me more.
if been literate is a criteria for having sense then your oga with Permanent head damage (PhD) should be able to rule Nigeria without insurgence and insecurity.
But I now find something about him, clueless people follow clueless leaders.
what is illiterate ?
is PEJ literate ?
What is greater literate or common sense
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 7:43am On Dec 26, 2014
holatin:
Really ? tell me more.
if been literate is a criteria for having sense then your oga with Permanent head damage (PhD) should be able to rule Nigeria without insurgence and insecurity.
But I now find something about him, clueless people follow clueless leaders.
what is illiterate ?
is PEJ literate ?
What is greater literate or common sense
I rather follow a clueless president than to follow a born to kill (buhari)
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by petrov10: 7:44am On Dec 26, 2014
PassingShot:
It's good to engage in fantasies once in a while!

We all must condemn post-election violence. But to prevent it, we need to live above boards and not only be fair but also be seen to be fair in handling of the elections.


The umpire, INEC must be transparent and fair in all respects. The president must caution his men who make provocative statements including threatening that if Jonathan is not re-elected, Nigeria will burn. Edwin Clark is on record to have threaten other nationalities that if anything happens to Jonathan, the country will burn and the president looks on. Common! That's not how to lead a country let alone a diverse nation as ours.
shut up you fooul if you don't have anything meanngful to say just get out now. Do you see edwin clark sending messages to govenors or skeewing people for suya. Were talking about real terror but you weak brains won't just let you comprehend
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by petrov10: 7:46am On Dec 26, 2014
Ikengawo:
He is very annoying with how much he tolerates; I say this as a supporter
yea. Him letting the the killers of those copper walk was a spit on d face to the beraved family
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by PassingShot(m): 7:53am On Dec 26, 2014
petrov10:
shut up you fooul if you don't have anything meanngful to say just get out now. Do you see edwin clark sending messages to govenors or skeewing people for suya. Were talking about real terror but you weak brains won't just let you comprehend
I'm immune to insults from untrained, semi-literate and unintelligent nincompoop like you!

grin grin grin grin
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by holatin(m): 7:56am On Dec 26, 2014
Chukwugekwu:
I rather follow a clueless president than to follow a born to kill (buhari)
Thank God you know he is clueless, but give me Five proof buhari is born to kill
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by brownlord: 7:58am On Dec 26, 2014
EagleScribes:
These politicians will not descend themselves to burn houses and maim people just to get power - they make use of people.
People like NgeneUkwenu and other miscreant who do not see anything wrong in ameachi's reckless comment
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Marvin67: 8:02am On Dec 26, 2014
utumunta:
OP, do you know what emboldened these people to continue their threats this election again? The President refused to prosecute and punish those responsible! The corpers that died and thousands of other lives that were cut short by almajiris, went unpunished by the man they voted into office to protect them. That was my point of departure with GEJ presidency.

I campaigned vigorously and voted for GEJ in 2011. He has done well and better than past leaders. I like him as a person, but I don't like him as my President. Why? He lacks the balls to be one. Though he is going to win a re-election, he needs to become Presidential and learn to be 'forceful' cos the attendant violence that will greet his re-election in 2015 will be worse than what we witnessed in 2011.

Are you asking me how I know? Our instigator- in - chief of violence, General Buhari is at it again! This time around, he has attracted worse wolves than himself, in the persons of Amaechi, Aregbesola, Saraki, El rufai etc etc. These men are Machiavellians whose end always justify the means. They either win it or toss. They have palaces abroad where they can run to, and stoke the fire from, when the country goes up in flames. It is the bodies of long-suffering masses that chant APC and PDP that will litter the streets; charred beyond recognition. No member of their family will be found in such despicable story!

Nigerians ronu!
This is the best post I've read this year. True talk.

12 corpers were killed in 2011, by supporter of Buhari who were incited by a statement made by Buhari. Up till this moment, Buhari hasn't apologised for the actions of his supporters. Instead, the body language of his party men and Campaign director is that of violence. They're already threatening us again. By saying they'd refuse to go to court if they feel the election is rigged, they are indirectly saying they want to be a player and a referee in their own football match.

These politicians are desperately deceptive. When they succeed in making the country boil, they'd all take the escape route to their safe place. Until Nigerians realise that the problem of this country is PDP and APC, we'd not move forward. Until we realise that these people would go to any length to get power, we'd not move forward.


Be wise my friends. Be wise
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 8:04am On Dec 26, 2014
holatin:
Thank God you know he is clueless, but give me Five proof buhari is born to kill
I'm sorry for you because you have been blind folded by Islamic religion. And also been brain washed by them. .........buhari is a vampire. ..
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by shenisaac(m): 8:14am On Dec 26, 2014
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Decentdamsel(f): 8:26am On Dec 26, 2014
I dont like either GEJ or GMB but of d two I prefer GEJ en I pray he wins cos I dnt want history repeating itself i.e anoda president dying in power,cos u all can agree with me dat buhari z old enuf to visit d grave en frankly I dnt blame those calling him a vampire cos he sure luks lyk 1 en a hungry 1 for dat matter
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by DaBullIT(m): 8:52am On Dec 26, 2014
PassingShot:
I will assume that you're not a Jonathanian and therefore attempt to debate with you. However, you'll do well to be sincere in your submissions.

For you to say you don't think Jonathan supports corruption says a lot about what you know of the administration or perhaps you're trying to gloss over it. I even prefer Obasanjo's effort in fighting corruption even though we all know he used the war against more enemies than those in his camp. But at the end of the day, those enemies were actually found corrupt! You cannot compare that with a government that has failed to prosecute a single known corruption case successfully in its six years of existence. That story cannot sell anywhere in Nigeria.

And for all the paper efforts you've listed here, what have they achieved? What has happened to the oil subsidy? Where are the promised palliatives? What of Farouk Lawan's case? And that of Etteh and Stella Odua? What happens with the corruption charges against Muhammed Abacha? Please don't insult our sensibility here with your pretence!

On Buhari, we his supporters agree that he is not the most competent Nigeria that could possibly lead this country but given the situation we find ourselves and coupled with the fact that Jonathan is hopelessly incompetent to even pretend to fight corruption and put an end to the insurgency in the North, we have pitched our tent with him. The fact remains that if that insurgency is not stopped now, it will have spread to many other parts of Nigeria within the next one year.
On the Head. I don't need to quote @ikengawo anymore.

His issue about preventing theft before it ocours is absolutely a fallacy. You cited good examples

FOSpeech and accessible public accounts ? That's BS too Nnpc never declares total amount of barrels per day

We know he's not patient or understanding , he's not tolerant he's just spineless and balless
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by DaBullIT(m): 8:55am On Dec 26, 2014
utumunta:
OP, do you know what emboldened these people to continue their threats this election again? The President refused to prosecute and punish those responsible! The corpers that died and thousands of other lives that were cut short by almajiris, went unpunished by the man they voted into office to protect them. That was my point of departure with GEJ presidency.

I campaigned vigorously and voted for GEJ in 2011. He has done well and better than past leaders. I like him as a person, but I don't like him as my President. Why? He lacks the balls to be one. Though he is going to win a re-election, he needs to become Presidential and learn to be 'forceful' cos the attendant violence that will greet his re-election in 2015 will be worse than what we witnessed in 2011.

Are you asking me how I know? Our instigator- in - chief of violence, General Buhari is at it again! This time around, he has attracted worse wolves than himself, in the persons of Amaechi, Aregbesola, Saraki, El rufai etc etc. These men are Machiavellians whose end always justify the means. They either win it or toss. They have palaces abroad where they can run to, and stoke the fire from, when the country goes up in flames. It is the bodies of long-suffering masses that chant APC and PDP that will litter the streets; charred beyond recognition. No member of their family will be found in such despicable story!

Nigerians ronu!
So How did aregbesola incite violence ?

Why is it that most Piss Dirt Piss party supporters are so clueless , does it run in the family or is it airborne ?

You have made all these things up whereas the truth is the direct opposite of what you typed and you know it

Shame on you
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by DaBullIT(m): 8:59am On Dec 26, 2014
Dereformer:
GEJ will win next year's election clean and clear. If Buhari or Obasanjo tries anything, we will them arrested and locked up.
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You will get past presidents arrested ? The way you arrested tompolo , Asari dokubo , the way you arrested and prosecuted the Abacha's family and even sent Alamesia to Prison ? The way bode George was executed for his crimes ?

Now obasanjo is your enemy ? Steewpied ingrates ,

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Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by DaBullIT(m): 9:06am On Dec 26, 2014
ShineuEye:
Any violence by northerners after GEJ is declared re-elected would be meant with violence. Northerners should not be allowed to monopolise violence. Every decade theirs one or two violent movements in the north, from the maitatsine riot of the eighties till now.
Enough is enough
Will be met how exactly ? Your not in the airfoce or Army , you don't live in the north , behind your PC , your 7ft 8 inches , you've got 12 packs , you can speak 13 languages and you the one who trained Jack Bauer , but in reality your just a POS looking for relevance

Nigerian Polls put GMB at 89% while GEJ was at 40% or so until you manipulated it

My point being Nigerians are tired of Violence and starvation caused by GEJ and his cluelessness. Enough is enough. And if PDP rigs this election in favor of GEJ , there's no guarantee that there won't be a serious breakdown of law and order ,

This statement is not a threat rather a reality check , Enough is Enough , Nigerians are tired of GEJ and his incompetence , forcing GEJ on Nigerians after we stand in sun and dust to vote the man of our choice will be equivalent to taking more of our already exhausted human right .
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by DaBullIT(m): 9:07am On Dec 26, 2014
Ikengawo:
all criticism are valid, what I like about Jonathan's supporters is they can speak about him realistically. He never tries to make him appear perfect or like a 'messiah', just a man that became president and is trying his best as we can see from the results.

I don't think he tolerates corruption at all. Obasanjo and others made us believe fighting corruption was a matter of arresting each and every person 'that steals', though in reality they were just lynching their enemies.

Jonathan's approach is figuring out what is causing them to steal and nipping it at the bud. This is a more pragmatic and effective approach. For example people were stealing because there was no accountability in government. Jonathan
1. Passed a freedom of information bill that left all accounts open for the public to example
2. Passed a cashless economy policy so the era of sneaking money through Ghana must Go's with no paper trail is over
3. Eliminated the fuel subsidy that was used to loot that nation
4. Eliminated over 60,000 ghost workers who's names were used to loot as well




This is how you stop 1 million thieves before they steal instead of catching 10 after they steal which was the primative Obasanjo approach (in theory, in reality he was just extorting foes)
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Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Veckylord(m): 9:16am On Dec 26, 2014
I have observe something while igbos dont want to vote buhari is because of his region and relegion noting concrete and dat mind set is bad.ANY WAY BOTH GOAT-LUCK AND BUHA-RAM ARE EVIL DONT WASTE UR TIME VOTING CRIMINALS MIND U AM IGBO THANKS
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by holatin(m): 9:18am On Dec 26, 2014
Chukwugekwu:
I'm sorry for you because you have been blind folded by Islamic religion. And also been brain washed by them. .........buhari is a vampire. ..
Tell me or shut your mouth for ever.
Tell me is it only muslim dat want buhari as president.
if there is someone blind by religion dats you.
your hatred for northern sand Muslim is clouding your sense of reasoning.
Drop sentiment and embrace Change
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by EagleScribes: 9:23am On Dec 26, 2014
brownlord:
People like NgeneUkwenu and other miscreant who do not see anything wrong in ameachi's reckless comment
How myopic can you be and you can even link me to a politician? Do you know my stand in all this? How dare you link me with an individual in all these? Or was it because I mentioned the word CHANGE? So you know what I see and what I don't see right? Or you always link that word to a political party? No problem. Go ahead and feel free with your ignorance. I can't see myself descending so low to drag issues with a ne'er do well and believe me, it will be an insult to respond to any comment of yours again no matter what you say except you are ready to be educated.
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by NgeneUkwenu(f): 9:28am On Dec 26, 2014
EagleScribes:
How myopic can you be and you can even link me to a politician? Do you know my stand in all this? How dare you link me with an individual in all these? Or was it because I mentioned the word CHANGE? So you know what I see and what I don't see right? Or you always link that word to a political party? No problem. Go ahead and feel free with your ignorance. I can't see myself descending so low to drag issues with a ne'er do well and believe me, it will be an insult to respond to any comment of yours again no matter what you say except you are ready to be educated.
Thats why Everybody calls him brownfool!
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by EagleScribes: 9:39am On Dec 26, 2014
NgeneUkwenu:
Thats why Everybody calls him brownfool!
I won't reply him or even exchange words with him or else he will make me a fool and beat me to it because he's superior in that aspect.
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 10:30am On Dec 26, 2014
SO IT IS ONLINE

IT IS A MICROCOSM OF THE STATE OF MIND OF MOST NIGERIANS.

THE SAME PEOPLE THAT CLAIM THAT POLITICIANS DO NOT USE THEIR KIDS FOR CAMPAIGNS AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE.

THEY COME ONLINE AND CAMPAIGN AND GET VIOLENT WITH EACH OTHER.

WITH WORDS, INSULTS, NAME CALLING, ETC.

THEN I WONDER TO MY SELF- WHAT WILL THESE PEOPLE DO TO THEMSELVES IF THEY MEET FACE TO FACE?

SOME OF THE COMMENTS I READ ACTUALLY CALL FOR CONCERN.
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Holuwarsweun(m): 11:01am On Dec 26, 2014
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by Nobody: 11:47am On Dec 26, 2014
holatin:
Tell me or shut your mouth for ever.
Tell me is it only muslim dat want buhari as president.
if there is someone blind by religion dats you.
your hatred for northern sand Muslim is clouding your sense of reasoning.
Drop sentiment and embrace Change
i will rather call you a bigotry shocked cool but in the other side of it i found out that your sense of understanding has been wiped away .......
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by holatin(m): 1:14pm On Dec 26, 2014
Chukwugekwu:
i will rather call you a bigotry shocked cool but in the other side of it i found out that your sense of understanding has been wiped away .......
hahahahaha I marvel at your gullibility.

Rapping with you could low my IQ
Re: Nigerian Electoral Politics: The Politics Of Violence And Intimidation by jaytee01(m): 1:30pm On Dec 26, 2014
Ikengawo:
all criticism are valid, what I like about Jonathan's supporters is they can speak about him realistically. He never tries to make him appear perfect or like a 'messiah', just a man that became president and is trying his best as we can see from the results.

I don't think he tolerates corruption at all. Obasanjo and others made us believe fighting corruption was a matter of arresting each and every person 'that steals', though in reality they were just lynching their enemies.

Jonathan's approach is figuring out what is causing them to steal and nipping it at the bud. This is a more pragmatic and effective approach. For example people were stealing because there was no accountability in government. Jonathan
1. Passed a freedom of information bill that left all accounts open for the public to example
2. Passed a cashless economy policy so the era of sneaking money through Ghana must Go's with no paper trail is over
3. Eliminated the fuel subsidy that was used to loot that nation
4. Eliminated over 60,000 ghost workers who's names were used to loot as well




This is how you stop 1 million thieves before they steal instead of catching 10 after they steal which was the primative Obasanjo approach (in theory, in reality he was just extorting foes)
Eliminated fuel subsidy? Stopped Ghana-must-Go? Freedom of information?

Are you serious? How much oil do we produce? How much do we sell? How much is refined?
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