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Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Francis5: 4:44pm On Jan 26, 2015
FolarinLondon:
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It's quite easy to know without counting people from one village to another; take a good look at Nigeria map and see where you are
It is not by size of land that population is determined. Otherwise India's population would not be larger than the USA by almost 3 times. What is in the desert of Northern Nigeria?

I advise that until we do a proper census based on ethnicity, we should stop peddling lies and misinformation.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by babaireti(op): 4:47pm On Jan 26, 2015
Humnnnnnnn! truth is bitter they says: my NDIGBO friends are already calling for my ass
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by egift(m): 4:49pm On Jan 26, 2015
dokyOloye:
We Igbos don't need d office of d president or govt patronage to soar. If it were so,we wld've gone into extinction since after d civil war.The truth of matter is that Igbos r republican in nature and we always stand by d truth.
Compared to all other past presidents,Jonathan has really tried,that is d basis for our support for him.
The Bold is a big fat lie. Save it for little children. Ndigbo deserve the Presidency like everyone else in Nigeria. All am saying is that my fellow Ndigbo must play politics with the understanding that first Nigeria will not one day just give it to us. And that to get to the Presidency, we need other people's vote - so stop demonizing others and attaching Aligbo as an appendage of Jonathan.

Finally, we must commit to the ideology of being true patriotic Nigerians and stop carrying ourselves in a manner that makes others to look at us in suspicion that if we get to the Presidency, we will do damage to the Nigerian Federation.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 5:18pm On Jan 26, 2015
Francis5:
It is not by size of land that population is determined. Otherwise India's population would not be larger than the USA by almost 3 times. What is in the desert of Northern Nigeria?

I advise that until we do a proper census based on ethnicity, we should stop peddling lies and misinformation.
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Europeans did, u claimed that it wasn't properly done; we did as a nation, but still you are not satisfied simply cos d outcome put you in third position

Even without census, mere looking at Nigeria as it is, would u have claimd that Igbos are more in numbers than the other two(Hausas/Fulanis and Yorubas)?

Like I said earlier, it's obvious to the blind...........
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Francis5: 5:28pm On Jan 26, 2015
FolarinLondon:
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Europeans did, u claimed that it wasn't properly done; we did as a nation, but still you are not satisfied simply cos d outcome put you in third position

Even without census, mere looking at Nigeria as it is, would u have claimd that Igbos are more in numbers than the other two(Hausas/Fulanis and Yorubas)?

Like I said earlier, it's obvious to the blind...........
Where is the census that you did since independence showing population by ethnicity? Please show me. Thank you.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by cheruv: 5:36pm On Jan 26, 2015
egift:
The Bold is a big fat lie. Save it for little children. Ndigbo deserve the Presidency like everyone else in Nigeria. All am saying is that my fellow Ndigbo must play politics with the understanding that first Nigeria will not one day just give it to us. And that to get to the Presidency, we need other people's vote - so stop demonizing others and attaching Aligbo as an appendage of Jonathan.

Finally, we must commit to the ideology of being true patriotic Nigerians and stop carrying ourselves in a manner that makes others to look at us in suspicion that if we get to the Presidency, we will do damage to the Nigerian Federation.
ele ihe gbasara umu Igbo n'Ohanjiko Naijiriahuh
enyi,stop peddling lies here! the Awusa,Ofe'mmanu and Mbammiri peeps that are holding and ve held the presidency is their land better than ourshuh we fought and survived an almost 3 year war that reduced our population by 30% yet our lands are better than some others.
there's no need having the presidency when we can control it.any Govt committed to merit and fair play has our support and APC so far hasn't shown any promise undecided
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by cutestA: 5:37pm On Jan 26, 2015
chimerase2:
I tink dis op is stewpid #myOpinion
Very very stewpid
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by egift(m): 5:44pm On Jan 26, 2015
cheruv:
ele ihe gbasara umu Igbo n'Ohanjiko Naijiriahuh
enyi,stop peddling lies here! the Awusa,Ofe'mmanu and Mbammiri peeps that are holding and ve held the presidency is their land better than ourshuh we fought and survived an almost 3 year war that reduced our population by 30% yet our lands are better than some others.
there's no need having the presidency when we can control it.any Govt committed to merit and fair play has our support and APC so far hasn't shown any promise undecided
Guy am a proud Igbo man and a Nigerian. This will not divide. Am interested in the benefits of Ndigbo in Nigeria. If you don't like Nigeria, jump into the Atlantic and start swimming. If you take even a square inch in you father's compound, anyi etighi igba.

Change and peace is here to stay. Sai Buhari.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by cheruv: 6:01pm On Jan 26, 2015
egift:
Guy am a proud Igbo man and a Nigerian. This will not divide. Am interested in the benefits of Ndigbo in Nigeria. [s]If you don't like Nigeria, jump into the Atlantic and start swimming. If you take even a square inch in you father's compound, anyi etighi igba.[/s]

Change and peace is here to stay. Sai Buhari.
am an Igbo and would be wherever my ethnic nation wants to be,that's where I'd be.nobody is talking about secession now but if the events of '66 rears its head again,I'd raise an army that would defend the SE and Anioma.
everybody knows you're not Igbo and I don't doubt them.the only Igbo that reasons like a Sobo is B'rem but since she's female, I'd let her father or hubby take care of her stup1dity.
as for change, why should I change when I can be transformedhuh ...in short,






GEJ ruo 2059 kiss
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by BlackTechnology: 6:05pm On Jan 26, 2015
Is Nigeria made for one ethnic group

Did God create some ethnic groups more equal than others.

Where is equity fairness justice and equality


If quota system is applied in admission into schools and federal jobs/appointments to give unqualified Northerners a say,

We must apply quota system in ensuring that ethnic groups of few thousands are given a say


What is good for A is also good for B

Say No To Internal colonialism

Say No To Political Slavery

Say No To Born To Rule


Hypocrisy must not be allowed to thrive grin
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jan 26, 2015
babaireti:
[s]IGBO'S TOTAL SUPPORT FOR PDP IS POLITICAL SUICIDE (MY OPINION)

Since independence, the Igbos, being the third biggest ethnic group in Nigeria, have maintained its political relevance by playing the role of a tie-breaker between the two biggest ethnic groups (the Hausa/Fulanis and the Yorubas). This was the case during the 60s before the civil war. This was the case during the Shagari administration.

By playing that role, the Igbo's have a real stake in Nigerian politics and a real chance of producing a President for Nigeria.

Under that arrangement, the Yorubas formed the opposition whenever the Hausas formed the government. Being the second biggest ethnic group, the opposition party formed by the Yorubas is usually strong and viable opposition. And that is really good for Nigeria. There is always the constant belief that if the Igbos were to move and ally with the Yorubas, that would enable the Yoruba-led coalition to form the government and the Northern-led block to form the opposition. It is in the interest of the country to always have a viable opposition.

However, that arrangement changed in 1999 when a Yoruba (Obasanjo) aliened with an Hausa/Fulani (Atiku) to form a government. Though the Yorubas still formed the opposition during the Obasanjo regime, it was a much weaker opposition because the Yorubas were divided. Under Obasanjo, the Igbos were with the ruling party, but the pattern of coalition was not the same. The Igbos were weaker than during Sharari administration.

As the Yoruba/Hausa coalition strengthens in the present dispensation, the role of the Igbos is about to get a bit more complex, with the possibility that the Igbos may lose out completely if they don't play politics right.

The real danger ahead is that the Igbo's would support Jonathan, and PDP loses the election. It would mean that the Buhari Government would be formed by a coalition of the two most powerful ethnic groups. That would cause the Igbos to lose their significance as the tie-breaker, as there will be no tie to break. This could lead to the suppression of the Igbos as they would have been further away from government.

The Igbos should really be thinking hard now. Can they afford to lose completely? If they lose every relevance in the Nigerian politics, that could hurt them badly. The smaller ethnic groups could further alien with the ruling party (as the urobos, for instance, are aligning with Buhari right now), leading to further marginalization and isolation of the Igbos. And the Igbos alone cannot form a viable opposition party against a coalition of the Hausa and the Yoruba leaders.

I know I could have sharpened my argument here. But for lack of time, i would present it even if a bit crudely. The Igbo's must therefore avoid a herd reaction. They must split themselves in two - one part for PDP, the other part for APC. This gives the hope that the Igbos would be considered as having something to do with the rise of the new government. Otherwise, the Igbos are about to be dispensed with and rendered outcasts from power at the centre.

There is no way the Igbo votes alone would guarantee a victory for Jonathan over a strong coalition of the North and the West. It is time to think strategically and with foresight. It would have been ideal to analyse Nigerian politics without consideration of race. But it is not yet effective to do so. We are inclined, therefore, not to rule out ethnic consideration[/s].
There is no "North" in Nigeria again. The north of 1966 is not the north of today. people shouting "North, north" are deceiving themselves already. Jonathan will win in the MB/SS/SE. Kaduna is split 50-50 and Jonathan will win massively in Kaduna South. Votes from the SW will be split too and shared by Jonathan and Buhari. Jonathan will be victorious in at least 3 SW states. The NW will tilt heavily towards their Buhari and that has always been the case since he first contested against Obasanjo, so it is normal and okay. Voter turn out in the NE will not be too fantastic because of the invading boko haram fighters.

At the end of the day, Jonathan wins! Discerning minds can see that Jonathan will be there till 2019. The reasonable northerners also know that power will return to them in 2019. Forget all the APC cretins on nairaland, the scales will fall from their eyes next month. Mark my words. cheesy cheesy
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Collynzo419: 6:10pm On Jan 26, 2015
babaireti:
Haa u dey VEX ,sorry o! truly: truth is bitter they says,but point of correction! I'm not St.....pd ,but more intelligent .
what do you expect from a graduate of umudike college of agriculture.

the animal you quoted is an imb.ecile
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 8:02pm On Jan 26, 2015
[quote author=Francis5 post=30155092]Census 1996 2006 2011 projection


^ ^ ^
AB Abia State Umuahia 4,902.24 2,329,487 2,845,380 3,250,816
AD Adamawa State Yola 38,823.31 2,102,053 3,178,950 3,667,419
AK Akwa Ibom StateUyo 6,772.09 2,409,613 3,902,051 4,612,067
AN Anambra State Awka 4,816.21 2,796,475 4,177,828 4,796,408
BA Bauchi State Bauchi49,933.874,351,007 4,653,066 5,499,737
BY Bayelsa State 9,415.76 0 1,704,515 1,966,426
BN Benue State Makurdi 31,276.71 2,753,079 4,253,641 4,931,135
BR Borno State Maiduguri 75,480.91 2,536,003 4,171,104 4,930,077
CR Cross River State Calabar 21,636.60 1,911,279 2,892,988 3,337,517
DL Delta State Asaba 17,239.24 2,590,491 4,112,445 4,813,917
EB Ebonyi State Abakaliki 6,421.23 0 2,176,947 2,499,272
ED Edo State Benin City 19,819.28 2,172,005 3,233,366 3,694,087
EK Ekiti State Ado-Ekiti 5,887.89 0 2,398,957 2,794,575
EN Enugu State Enugu 7,660.17 3,154,380 3,267,837 3,788,319
GM Gombe State Gombe 17,982.03 0 2,365,040 2,768,452
IM Imo State Owerri 5,182.82 2,485,635 3,927,563 4,597,500
JG Jigawa State Dutse 24,515.62 2,873,121 4,361,002 5,031,103
KD Kaduna State Kaduna 45,711.19 3,935,618 6,113,503 7,087,226
KN Kano State Kano 21,276.87 5,810,470 9,401,288 11,058,314
KT Katsina State Katsina 24,971.22 3,753,133 5,801,584 6,725,626
KB Kebbi State Birnin Kebbi 37,727.97 2,068,490 3,256,541 3,793,585
KG Kogi State Lokoja 29,581.89 2,147,756 3,314,043 3,841,884
KW Kwara State Ilorin 34,467.54 1,548,412 2,365,353 2,742,093
LG Lagos State Ikeja 3,496.45 5,725,116 9,113,605 10,668,139
NS Nasarawa State Lafia 27,271.50 0 1,869,377 2,167,120
NG Niger State Minna 74,108.58 2,421,563 3,954,772 4,674,381
OG Ogun State Abeokuta 16,980.55 2,333,726 3,751,140 4,412,299
ON Ondo State Akure 15,195.18 3,784,902 3,460,877 4,012,105
OS Osun State Oshogbo 8,699.84 2,158,143 3,416,959 3,999,800
OY Oyo State Ibadan 28,245.26 3,452,720 5,580,894 6,596,392
PL Plateau State Jos 27,216.95 3,318,257 3,206,531 3,663,428
RV Rivers State Port Harcourt 10,432.28 4,309,557 5,198,716 6,144,673
SK Sokoto State Sokoto 33,776.89 4,470,176 3,702,676 4,292,416
TR Taraba State Jalingo 60,291.82 1,512,184 2,294,800 2,647,413
YB Yobe State Damaturu 46,909.76 1,399,687 2,321,339 2,757,022
ZM Zamfara State Gusau 35,170.63 0 3,278,873 3,838,160
FC Abuja FCT Abuja 7,753.85 371,674 1,406,239 2,193,613
total 937,052.16 88,992,218 140,431,790 164,294,516
source: National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria.
note: numbering of LGA's by geohive; those with an 'x' in front are former LGA's or LGA's now part of another province.
note: Area is 909,890 sq.km. of land area and 13,879 sq.km. of water area.
note: Bayelsa was split off from Rivers; Ebonyi from Abia and Enugu; Ekiti from Ondo; Gombe from Bauchi; Nasarawa from Plateau; and Zamfara from Sokoto.
note: FCT = Federal Capital Territory.
note: Yala LGA in Cross River State had according to the source a population of 1,566,177 in 1991, as that seems a bit much, the number has been adjusted to 156,599 so the total of the LGA's line up with the State's total.

Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Duru1(m): 8:12pm On Jan 26, 2015
babaireti:
IGBO'S TOTAL SUPPORT FOR PDP IS POLITICAL SUICIDE (MY OPINION)

Since independence, the Igbos, being the third biggest ethnic group in Nigeria, have maintained its political relevance by playing the role of a tie-breaker between the two biggest ethnic groups (the Hausa/Fulanis and the Yorubas). This was the case during the 60s before the civil war. This was the case during the Shagari administration.

By playing that role, the Igbo's have a real stake in Nigerian politics and a real chance of producing a President for Nigeria.

Under that arrangement, the Yorubas formed the opposition whenever the Hausas formed the government. Being the second biggest ethnic group, the opposition party formed by the Yorubas is usually strong and viable opposition. And that is really good for Nigeria. There is always the constant belief that if the Igbos were to move and ally with the Yorubas, that would enable the Yoruba-led coalition to form the government and the Northern-led block to form the opposition. It is in the interest of the country to always have a viable opposition.

However, that arrangement changed in 1999 when a Yoruba (Obasanjo) aliened with an Hausa/Fulani (Atiku) to form a government. Though the Yorubas still formed the opposition during the Obasanjo regime, it was a much weaker opposition because the Yorubas were divided. Under Obasanjo, the Igbos were with the ruling party, but the pattern of coalition was not the same. The Igbos were weaker than during Sharari administration.

As the Yoruba/Hausa coalition strengthens in the present dispensation, the role of the Igbos is about to get a bit more complex, with the possibility that the Igbos may lose out completely if they don't play politics right.

The real danger ahead is that the Igbo's would support Jonathan, and PDP loses the election. It would mean that the Buhari Government would be formed by a coalition of the two most powerful ethnic groups. That would cause the Igbos to lose their significance as the tie-breaker, as there will be no tie to break. This could lead to the suppression of the Igbos as they would have been further away from government.

The Igbos should really be thinking hard now. Can they afford to lose completely? If they lose every relevance in the Nigerian politics, that could hurt them badly. The smaller ethnic groups could further alien with the ruling party (as the urobos, for instance, are aligning with Buhari right now), leading to further marginalization and isolation of the Igbos. And the Igbos alone cannot form a viable opposition party against a coalition of the Hausa and the Yoruba leaders.

I know I could have sharpened my argument here. But for lack of time, i would present it even if a bit crudely. The Igbo's must therefore avoid a herd reaction. They must split themselves in two - one part for PDP, the other part for APC. This gives the hope that the Igbos would be considered as having something to do with the rise of the new government. Otherwise, the Igbos are about to be dispensed with and rendered outcasts from power at the centre.

There is no way the Igbo votes alone would guarantee a victory for Jonathan over a strong coalition of the North and the West. It is time to think strategically and with foresight. It would have been ideal to analyse Nigerian politics without consideration of race. But it is not yet effective to do so. We are inclined, therefore, not to rule out ethnic consideration.
Your opinion can never make sense. Who informed you that Igbo is the third largest ethnic group in Nigeria? I must say your opinion is good as your knowledge of ethnic groups in Nigeria. In fact from the crap you vomited in the above post, the said knowledge or lack thereof can only make sense in an idealized world of fairy tales. I guess when Ndiigbo supported PDP under moronic Olusegun Obasanjo, such political support was not suicidal.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Francis5: 9:11pm On Jan 26, 2015
[quote author=FolarinLondon post=30159304][/quote]Why are you such a dumb ediot. Is this census based on ethnicity? How about all the millions of Igbos in Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and other non-Igbo states? You wanna wish them away just like that? Dumbo
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 9:59pm On Jan 26, 2015
Francis5:
I didn't know that you are one of those useless animal from that landlocked, I would have given you a platform to call me names but it's all goo, I ll send u back home where lack of wisdom is thriving....

Why are you such a dumb ediot. Is this census based on ethnicity? How about all the millions of Igbos in Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and other non-Igbo states? You wanna wish them away just like that? Dumbo
Listen Halfwit, I knew you gonna come up with this dumbass excuse and you fool did not disappoint me

What happen to millions of Yorubas spread across these following states: kwara, kogi, Edo, Djeregbe(Benin Republic, just one place in Benin for now), Delta and the few in your region as well as North.

Please, don't let me even mention few places in BENIN REPUBLIC

Jesus!!!!! The Yorubas in UK, Ireland, Canada and US are enough to make another Biafra nation in population

However, I won't dignify you with my response anymore

Shalom
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Francis5: 10:45pm On Jan 26, 2015
FolarinLondon:
Listen Halfwit, I knew you gonna come up with this dumbass excuse and you fool did not disappoint me

What happen to millions of Yorubas spread across these following states: kwara, kogi, Edo, Djeregbe(Benin Republic, just one place in Benin for now), Delta and the few in your region as well as North.

Please, don't let me even mention few places in BENIN REPUBLIC

Jesus!!!!! The Yorubas in UK, Ireland, Canada and US are enough to make another Biafra nation in population

However, I won't dignify you with my response anymore

Shalom
Dumb fuuuck. How many Yorubas live outside Yorubaland compared to Igbos? You are even dumber than I thought; we are talking of Nigeria you are involving Yorubas in other countries. You are a dumb Bleep, truly.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 2:15am On Jan 27, 2015
Francis5:
Dumb fuuuck. How many Yorubas live outside Yorubaland compared to Igbos? You are even dumber than I thought; we are talking of Nigeria you are involving Yorubas in other countries. You are a dumb Bleep, truly.
That was what your retarded, bigoted, Hausa/Fulani raped, useless and worthless progenitors told you; that Yorubas don't live outside their region.

My Okun brothers and sisters in Kogi, Edo , Kwara, Delta state and other places around the country
Let's set the record straight here, it's does not make sense for an American to move to Sudan in search of greener pasture when his/her country is far better and this example is applicable to us as Yorubas, there is no where to go within Nigeria except the same South west.......

Do you expect Yorubas to move to where(East or North) nothing would be added to their lives? No Idiott.

And that is why they will rather travel to US/Uk/Ireland or Canaba where they think that lives would/could be better off
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 2:35am On Jan 27, 2015
Tegatons:
Silly write up, the URHOBOS are not working for GMB. We are keeping GEJ in office till
2019
What's the population of the urhoboshuh You can swing votes on a local government level not federal level.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 2:43am On Jan 27, 2015
Francis5:
There is no space for anyone else but Jonathan until 2019. In 2019, I, an Igbo man, would support a northerner in APC or PDP (depending on the personality, not the party- as long as it is not Buhari and Tinubu) to be president. After his/her 8 years, power would then shift back south, and it belongs to the Igbos at that time. Yoruba (Obasanjo) and South South (GEJ) have taken their turns.

As for Tinubu, his influence ends in Yorubaland and within the period indicated he would be long dead and forgotten. Then, Buhari would be shagging his 72 virgins in hell too.
Since when did presidency become turn by turn. Lol. Is it in the constitution that presidency must be rotated like a kingship titlehuh
You Igbo's have to fight for it and don't expect it to be given to you on a platter of gold. If it was turn by turn, an ijaw man would never smell the seat of the presidency.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by londoner: 3:49pm On Jan 27, 2015
The op has a point, but since when has it profited Igbos in what ever they do in Nigeria?

Whether they vote someone else over their own, or along with most other voters, has any of it made a difference.

When Igbos pitch their tent with GEJ, they are advised not to, yet last election Yorubas voted overwhelmingly for GEJ for president, and may do so this time for GMB, no one will advise them not to.

I dont think the Igbos have any reason to vote overwhelmingly for any party, for which they are an afterthought immediately before election.

As far as I can see, it is really PDP and APGA that even bother to have any grass root presence in the SE, before election.

This is APC's mistake imho, they did not begin a presence in the SE soon after the last election, which showed the SE, that they are even considered by them I am not talking about having governors that have simply cross carpeted, but ones who have actually been elected or reelected under the APC platform, because of what they have achieved under APC.

That is why people will show support for Okorocha, but not for APC as a party.

That is why the saying is "Rochas we know" and NOT "APC we know".

Where Igbos are residing in states that are APC, they may vote for them, as they have actually FELT their governorship.

APC did not have to do much to gain Igbo support (if they wanted it), as it is well known that Igbos are not that impressed with PDP, but have ZERO track record with APC politically.

Igbo's are at the stage that they just want the basics and would like to do the rest themselves, to be honest. They dont really buy into the same promises, they just want the basics.

Whether they vote 50/50, or 40/60, or 30/30/30/10 they suspect, or know, that it will make no difference really.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by cheruv: 9:29pm On Jan 27, 2015
FolarinLondon:
Listen Halfwit, I knew you gonna come up with this dumbass excuse and you fool did not disappoint me

What happen to millions of Yorubas spread across these following states: kwara, kogi, Edo, Djeregbe(Benin Republic, just one place in Benin for now), Delta and the few in your region as well as North.

Please, don't let me even mention few places in BENIN REPUBLIC

Jesus!!!!! The Yorubas in UK, Ireland, Canada and US are enough to make another Biafra nation in population

However, I won't dignify you with my response anymore

Shalom
stup1dity has grades...but I don't know if I can grade yours undecided
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by chioma134: 11:13pm On Jan 27, 2015
babaireti:
IGBO'S TOTAL SUPPORT FOR PDP IS POLITICAL SUICIDE (MY OPINION)

Since independence, the Igbos, being the third biggest ethnic group in Nigeria, have maintained its political relevance by playing the role of a tie-breaker between the two biggest ethnic groups (the Hausa/Fulanis and the Yorubas). This was the case during the 60s before the civil war. This was the case during the Shagari administration.

By playing that role, the Igbo's have a real stake in Nigerian politics and a real chance of producing a President for Nigeria.

Under that arrangement, the Yorubas formed the opposition whenever the Hausas formed the government. Being the second biggest ethnic group, the opposition party formed by the Yorubas is usually strong and viable opposition. And that is really good for Nigeria. There is always the constant belief that if the Igbos were to move and ally with the Yorubas, that would enable the Yoruba-led coalition to form the government and the Northern-led block to form the opposition. It is in the interest of the country to always have a viable opposition.

However, that arrangement changed in 1999 when a Yoruba (Obasanjo) aliened with an Hausa/Fulani (Atiku) to form a government. Though the Yorubas still formed the opposition during the Obasanjo regime, it was a much weaker opposition because the Yorubas were divided. Under Obasanjo, the Igbos were with the ruling party, but the pattern of coalition was not the same. The Igbos were weaker than during Sharari administration.

As the Yoruba/Hausa coalition strengthens in the present dispensation, the role of the Igbos is about to get a bit more complex, with the possibility that the Igbos may lose out completely if they don't play politics right.

The real danger ahead is that the Igbo's would support Jonathan, and PDP loses the election. It would mean that the Buhari Government would be formed by a coalition of the two most powerful ethnic groups. That would cause the Igbos to lose their significance as the tie-breaker, as there will be no tie to break. This could lead to the suppression of the Igbos as they would have been further away from government.

The Igbos should really be thinking hard now. Can they afford to lose completely? If they lose every relevance in the Nigerian politics, that could hurt them badly. The smaller ethnic groups could further alien with the ruling party (as the urobos, for instance, are aligning with Buhari right now), leading to further marginalization and isolation of the Igbos. And the Igbos alone cannot form a viable opposition party against a coalition of the Hausa and the Yoruba leaders.

I know I could have sharpened my argument here. But for lack of time, i would present it even if a bit crudely. The Igbo's must therefore avoid a herd reaction. They must split themselves in two - one part for PDP, the other part for APC. This gives the hope that the Igbos would be considered as having something to do with the rise of the new government. Otherwise, the Igbos are about to be dispensed with and rendered outcasts from power at the centre.

There is no way the Igbo votes alone would guarantee a victory for Jonathan over a strong coalition of the North and the West. It is time to think strategically and with foresight. It would have been ideal to analyse Nigerian politics without consideration of race. But it is not yet effective to do so. We are inclined, therefore, not to rule out ethnic consideration.
@op,who asked you for advice? When did you become so interested in our welfare that you had to construct this lengthy piece? How does our political relevance or otherwise add sugar to your coffee? We've been doing fine without you all this while, and we can take care of ourselves. Concern yourself with issues that are important to your kith and kin, and don't worry about us. Busybody.
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Nobody: 3:15am On Jan 28, 2015
cheruv:
stup1dity has grades...but I don't know if I can grade yours undecided
Have u grade your worthless father? worthless son, go and get that done first.

However, you r lucky being dignified with my response but I can assure you that such opportunity won't be given to you worthless, destiny cursed and failures accumulating idiota.

Bye Nobody
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Validated: 5:30am On Jan 28, 2015
In 2011, Jonathan had "landslide" victory. In 2015, it is going to be "moonslide." -

GEJ has already gotten the support of Afenifere (Yoruba), Ohaneze Ndigbo (Ibos), Middle belt Forum (North Central) and South-South Forum. These group have never been in the opposition since the beginning of the 3rd republic. They usually watch to gauge where the pendulum is swinging and then, decide. But more importantly, these groups want the Nigerian nation restructured and GEJ is the ONLY presidential candidate that will do just that. Go and check your history. Wherever Nidigbo, Afenifere, Middle Belt and South-South Forum aligned with takes the Presidency. No amount of internet or social media war or shout for CHANGE can impact it. The real deciders of presidential votes are not internet savvy.

IBB and OBJ know this. They may pretend but they are not happy because Jonathan (David) has retired these giants (Goliaths) o Nigeria politics; and so by February 15, 2015, dare-devil soldiers will be deployed on the streets of Kano, Kaduna North, Katsina and Lagos, where some hoodlums would attempt to foment trouble. No noise will be heard in these states as all will go about their businesses.

PDP has already agreed to allow Buhari to continue to collect his pensions for life as a former head of state, but if he make "fiim", he will spend his last days in 14 years jail term for FORGERY and PERJURY. He taught us, so we are waiting for him. As for Tinubu, his cup is full, so Lagos which he traded with in 2011 will be taken from him.

Please, do not be angry with me to start rough posts and quoting me. I will reproduce this message for you February 16, 2015.

Nigeria does not belong to retired soldiers alone. After all, we have retired Doctors, Engineers, Teachers, Accountants, Economists, etc. They have retired and should remain RETIRED
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by omoiseselagba: 5:42am On Jan 28, 2015
Francis5:
There is no space for anyone else but Jonathan until 2019. In 2019, I, an Igbo man, would support a northerner in APC or PDP (depending on the personality, not the party- as long as it is not Buhari and Tinubu) to be president. After his/her 8 years, power would then shift back south, and it belongs to the Igbos at that time. Yoruba (Obasanjo) and South South (GEJ) have taken their turns.

As for Tinubu, his influence ends in Yorubaland and within the period indicated he would be long dead and forgotten. Then, Buhari would be shagging his 72 virgins in hell too.
YOU DESERVED TO BE SHOT
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by gambit10: 5:50am On Jan 28, 2015
ABIOLAXYZ:
we are Nigerians,not hausa,igbo and yoruba.
So u think!
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by gambit10: 5:56am On Jan 28, 2015
fresh15:
Igbo's support for Jonathan is a right step in the right direction.They trust him because they know that he will deliver.Buhari is not his match at allm
"they trust him because they know that HE WILL DELIVER" not that he has delivered....wow ! After 6yrs ..who are these backward thinking people na ??
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by gambit10: 5:58am On Jan 28, 2015
fresh15:
Igbo's support for Jonathan is a right step in the right direction.They trust him because they know that he will deliver.Buhari is not his match at allm
"they trust him because they know that HE WILL DELIVER" not that he has delivered....wow ! After 6yrs ..who are these backward thinking people na ??
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by gambit10: 6:05am On Jan 28, 2015
AlfaSeltzer:
The bolded is the favourite saying of backstabbers. Igbos are faithful and trustworthy.
Igbo faithful....ok, but trustworthy huh? Niqqah enter alaba market na, u trust an igbo at ur peril
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by Badebim(f): 7:24pm On Mar 19, 2015
Sai BuharI #Nigeria 2015
Re: Igbo's Total Support For Pdp Is Political Suicide (my Opinion) by cooltone: 7:40pm On Mar 19, 2015
OP Igbos are never in full support of GEJ and his Co looters in the PDP. Let me remind you that father Ejike Mbaka the most vocal priest against the bad governance of GEJ and PDP is an Igbo that commands great followership in the East. Our major problem is our culture of no kings which is why some imposter leaders claim to speak for Igbos.
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