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| Time For An Igbo President by nigerinstitute(op): 1:50am On Feb 11, 2015*. Modified: 2:09am On Feb 11, 2015 |
For the cohesion of the Nigerian experiment it is high time for the emergence of an Igbo President from SE. With the rotational nature of Nigerian politics if a northerner wins this election the next President should rotate to the SE. It is the only region that has not taken the reigns of the ultimate position in Nigeria; save for the short period after the 1st coup when Gen Ironsi assumed the position, by virtue of being the senior military Gen after the Nzegwu led coup. The emergence of an Igbo president has been problematic firstly due to their lack of unity to agree on a single formidable candidate, there is also the yoke of the civil war, the impression amongst other regions that an Igbo president may not be trustworthy and may hasten the breakup of Nigeria. Following APGA's (largely Igbo supported party) endorsement of GEJ; Ndigbo seem to be fully in support of GEJ’s candidacy, this appears to be a naive political calculation and strategic mistake, their stay in the doldrums away from the presidency will continue for at least another 12 years all things being equal. They ought to have tactfully remained nuetral imploring thier supporters to vote APGA for state & legislative positions but vote with their conscience for the presidency. If GEJ wins, the next president is most likely to be a Northerner and that president is likely to run for two terms. If GMB wins after his mandate the presidency is likely to rotate to the south. The SE should be scouting and grooming for their candidate now who will be ready for elections in four years time or eight years. Zik had a few chances but lost his oppurtunity by liaising with the British to support Tafawa Balewa in 1959 and in failing to agree a unified candidate between himself and Awolowo in 1979 & 1983. Funny enough Ojukwu would have been an interesting President of FRN had he played his cards right. He spoke both Hausa & Yoruba fluently lived in all parts of Nigeria, he was well educated, eloquant & knowledgable but flawed by an overbloated ego; like most Presidents, which was his eventual downfall. Despite the numerous areas of synergy and intermingling of peoples there has been no unification between the West & East in Nigerian politics which would be a formidable partnership along with progressive elements in the North & SS to propel the nation forward Our prediction is that Goodluck’s main support will come from SS, SE and minute pockets in SW & NC. He is unlikely to win in the North as he didn’t win there in 2011 when factors were more favourable for him. For Buhari to win he needs all the support of the SW pockets of SS or SE plus majority vote from his base in the North, NE votes are not predictable but has core APC support. What are your thoughts are you in support of an Igbo President to end Igbo marginalisation, if so what steps are being taken to make this a reality who is a good candidate. Or do you think Nigeria is not ready for an Igbo president and why not. If not now when, for One Naija |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kestolove95(m): 2:01am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbo's becoming president in which country? No I dnt fink it's gonna happen in nigeria..cox igbo's ar d only group that will leav dia own brother(chikwas okorie)and support anoda man from anoda region simply cox he added azikiwe to his name(gej)..d north hhas been supportin buhari since 2003 even wen dey knw he will loose...but d igbos,just giv dem. moni...dats all..jim nwobodo sold igbo's to obj in 2003 election wen dey hero was even in d race 14 Likes |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by blemon44(m): 2:08am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbos don't really love themselfs they don't do like brothers they are traitors and betrayals that is why they've not gotten close to even vice president 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by nigerinstitute(op): 2:34am On Feb 11, 2015 |
kestolove95:Nigerian politics needs to move beyond its tribal base Igbo vote for OBJ 2003 may have been because it was in the best interest of the East and maybe OBJ was the best candidate at the time. West voted en-mass for GEJ in 2011 rejecting their own ACN candidate Ribadu. Im not against Igbo supporting GEJ in principle but rather exposing the long term negative consequences of such support, it is time that a new breed of leaders emerge from Ndigbo that can bridge the East West divide. I dont understand why there are so many parties.Electoral rules should bar parties from future presidential elections if they dont manage to attain a minimum number of voters in each state or say 1% of voters across in least 2/3 of the states 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by StunningCEO: 2:37am On Feb 11, 2015 |
ibo can Neva rule in nigeria. they hate every1 n every1 hate dem. nasty wicked backward Pipul.  11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by nigerinstitute(op): 2:43am On Feb 11, 2015 |
StunningCEO:This blanket statement is clearly not true. For one Naija all zones need to be at the helm of power. So their time will come. The question is when will that time come and how are they preparing for that time. The future Igbo President will be a new politician who will have to cross over and appeal to all regions 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Desola(f): 3:52am On Feb 11, 2015 |
nigerinstitute:They had better join hands with jonathan now to scuttle project Nigeria for if Nigeria continues to exist beyond 2015, they will smell their a55es! Not only will they never lead the country, they will be calculatedly marginalised and I mean severely and it will be deservedly so. Okoros, if you have ears, ensure that Nigeria ceases this year o otherwise you are on your own! 12 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 4:43am On Feb 11, 2015 |
All a matter of time! |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by makzeze: 4:43am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Continue dreaming. Had it been you supported Buhari in his first two attempts, who knows the Igbos might have had a President by now. But you betrayed us and deny your sons to clinch the VP slots. So continue dreaming. |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by bogolobango(m): 4:59am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbos are so confused i taught they said goodluck ebele azikwe jonathan is an igbo man why are they looking for another igbo president again Awon.oni iranu 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by focus7: 5:01am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbo president will never happen in Nigeria. Igbo already has their chance in their son Badluck Azikwue Ebele Jonathan and that is final. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 5:08am On Feb 11, 2015 |
kestolove95:Get a life! Riffraff! |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 5:09am On Feb 11, 2015 |
StunningCEO:Illiterate! 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 5:10am On Feb 11, 2015 |
blemon44:Im.becile! 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 5:11am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Desola:Get a brain! 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Nobody: 5:23am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbo people ignore this Yoruba OP throll. 2 Likes |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by KanwuliaJara: 5:42am On Feb 11, 2015 |
We never finish the faya wey dey burn for Nigeria farm, you wan start new wan! Oya KONTINU! 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kay1one2(m): 5:47am On Feb 11, 2015 |
bogolobango:Im.becile! |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by raumdeuter: 5:50am On Feb 11, 2015 |
An Ibo is president already president His name if Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan 5 Likes |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by BlackPikiN(m): 5:58am On Feb 11, 2015 |
bogolobango:Awon ara Ile re ni oniranu. focus7:Don't you have a problem to take care of? So Igbo man is now your problem, ehh. Ewu nama! |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kettykin: 5:58am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbos have the men and the clout to rule not only nigeria but produce a first black British prime minister and another black president of United States. igbos more than any tribe has contributed to the growth and existence of Nigeria and as such igbos more than any tribe or group has more claim to the presidency of Nigeria |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Nobody: 6:00am On Feb 11, 2015 |
kestolove95:  |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Nobody: 6:00am On Feb 11, 2015 |
By God grace in 2023 i will vote Rochas or akpabio... Am From the north but i love this two men dearly no homo |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Tomoarika(m): 6:23am On Feb 11, 2015 |
In due time. However, first you need to learn to play politics as it should. There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics only interest. Referring to people from SW as Ofe Mmanu and North as Almajiri won't win you friends. Claiming Lagos as No Man's Land won't either. Also claiming marginalisation from other tribes due to Civil War (however true this may be) isn't helping. The wise ones have learnt lessons and moved on. The corrupt leaders still make deals with other tribes in private but openly proclaim other tribes as your enemies. Begin to strategise on how to align with other tribes. Right now, Rochas is arguably the best placed from the major parties to actualise this dream. Yet a lot of Igbos even refused to support him dis last time. Permit me to say this, No one will simply "give" you presidency because its your time. That's like a graduate sitting at home waiting for a job cause he has graduated afterall and its the duty of Govt to provide jobs. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by jorlons(m): 7:08am On Feb 11, 2015 |
The Igbos are fun to have around but I just can seem to trust them. I don't know why. |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by ismhab(m): 7:56am On Feb 11, 2015 |
No vacancy 4 ewu igbo in aso rock, we tested ur brother jonalooter, but the result is negative, how can we trust ur people the same people that are saying a hausa/fulani northerner will never rule Nigeria again, 8 years now will be 4 buhari and another 8 years 4 our yoruba brothers, and from there it will return to north again, i c how igbo will rule this country? 2 Likes |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by Bifwoli: 8:04am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Igbos are blessed folks and fit to rule Nigeria .Igbos have a work ethic,they love education and are the most industrious people.With an Igbo at the helm in Aso Rock I see Naija becoming like Singapore. Some tribes were born to rule,thats a fact(and I ain't even Igbo) 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kettykin: 8:19am On Feb 11, 2015 |
ismhab:If you can not stop Jonathan how will you stop an igbo, do not invite another nzeogwu |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by kettykin: 8:21am On Feb 11, 2015 |
jorlons:If you can not trust igbos please secede or die trying to. Leave Nigeria you don't want to leave, let others leave you don't want them to leave, OK have a balanced federation and you say you can not trust igbos |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by omenka(m): 9:02am On Feb 11, 2015 |
Today they want Biafra, tomorrow they want to produce the president of Nigeria!! Which way Ndigbo  2 Likes |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by ismhab(m): 9:09am On Feb 11, 2015 |
kettykin:Kettykin sorry to say jonalooter is a sinking boat, he is just postdating his date of defeat, he is just looking 4 his shoe to return back to otueke. 1 Like |
| Re: Time For An Igbo President by ismhab(m): 9:21am On Feb 11, 2015 |
kettykin:kettykin do u think south east and south south popolution have enough number of voters to vote 4 igbo person? Sorry to say even if Nzeogwu plus ojukwu will be resurrected they will never repeat the mistake they made in the 1960s. |
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