₦airaland Forum

RichDad1:
Jagaban of life.
Very soon some chest-beaters will start comparing this legend to some local champs from their region.
While Tinubu was going head to head with the then Military government, most of this chest-beaters are busy selling-out to the highest bidders. Industrious my foot. ***spits***

Billyonaire:
The same corrupt thief that dined with Abacha and Abiola of ITT (international thief thief) is now the agent of change. How can we hand Abacha's compatriot keys to our national treasury. We are finished.

Equalizer:
I know all that history about Asiwaju and Kuti family but judging by the pix above, Bola as at that time, was a loyalist to MKO.. First class errand boy..

There and then we made a call to Papa Ajasin (may his soul rest in peace). The old man said, 'no, don't near them. They are dangerous.' Abiola vainly tried to persuade Papa Ajasin about the sincerity of Abacha and Diya, but the old man was very angry. When we got back to the car, I asked Abiola what he planned to do about what Papa Ajasin said. He told me he would have to talk to Kudirat, to talk to Papa.

Casting your mind back to all that happened, could you have adopted better strategies for the struggle, looking at the fallout eventually?

Probably that was the best option we had. Different strategies could have been employed. Abiola had too many advisers all sorts of things were being suggested. One thing we must give him credit for, Abiola remained steadfast, remained resolute that he would not want Nigeria to go through bloodshed. He said 'look, the poor masses, the down-trodden, would suffer if we allow this to degenerate to serious crisis.' That is why he had negotiations with Gen. Abacha. When there were protests and students were killed, Abiola started fasting, started sending messages that it should stop, that he would not want to ascend office on people's blood. So, no matter what option he opted for, that peace and dialogue approach was the best.

A number of progressives such as Jakande and Babatope were eventually taken in by Abacha, how will you describe their roles?

The roles played by those people were totally dishonourable. They betrayed the masses. Kingibe specifically played a pivotal role. He served Abacha, held several ministerial posts and even now, he is very close to the government.

You mentioned that Diya was getting sidelined. Was he aware of what was happening?

I went to see Diya in Abuja in company of a common friend of oursand I confronted him about these. He was not receptive. Navy-Commodore Olabode George was there. We realized that Diya was either overwhelmed or was sober. I told him, 'this is my last visit to you, Mr. Vice-President, if you are not in this government to actualise June 12, you have betrayed us, you have betrayed the masses of Nigeria and you will not come back the same.' He asked me whether that was a declaration of war between the two of us and I told him to assume whatever. I was bold and courageous enough to say that to him. That I will stop believing him. He started giving excuses that it was Abacha that was playing politics and that he was handicapped because of that. He said he wanted to be careful, that he was still going to play the role he was expected to play on June 12. He said he noticed that Abacha himself was not sincere and I said, 'quit the government. If you quit at this stage, the government will collapse. Quit.' He said, 'well, you are not my adviser. I will quit when it is necessary.' I said 'it is better done now.' He said 'you don't tell me, senator, what to do?

You noticed there was a transition in Abacha, from the gentleman officer...

Yes, he went crazy. There is one big lesson. We have to understand the antecedent of the military, particularly the Nigerian Army. The military Generals were trained to deceive, they take every opposition as enemy, and they deceive you. You have to be cynical in every political dispensation or arrangement; you have to distrust the military. In their professional calling, normal duty, respect them. But in any political arrangement, don't ever rely on any military 'friend.'

mkoabiola:
If tinubu like,let hm eat,drink n shower in aso rock with buhari.
He can nva b compared with papa Awo.
Hs greed and selfishness will nva make we d yorubas see hm as the Awo of our tym.
He is far behind Awo.
Awo was nt as greedy as this.

BlackHuman:
- Well, to b honest. In terms of bringing development( dividends of democracy) to d west. Tinubu comes behind Awo.....But when it comes to d art of playing the political chess game. Tinubu beats Awo. Yeah, now it may sound like heresy or blasphemy but dat's the truth....As a yoruba man, I so much Admire both of them. One can draw inspiration both individuals. Awo 4 Development, Tinubu 4 Politics. To be a good poltician u hav to be good in both areas.

southwestngr:
Throwback pics of Abacha, MKO & Tinubu.

FriedPlantain:
All I see is pot-bellies

By the way, shey Tinubu no dey change cap? He has been wearing the same cap and glasses for over thirty years now.


Friedplantain

phayvoursky:
JAGABAN DON TEY FOR THIS BUSINESS. NO BE TODAY

Raiders:
Tinubu is the maradona of Nigeria politics

Entchidodo:
[color=#9030BC] That was thieffnubu during his polithiefcal I.T....Imagine a figure who has learned capitalism and tyranny from the laps of infamous icons now controlling the puppet strings in Alausa and Aso Rock....And here you thought you had it rough with GEJ?..ain't seen nothing yet with Jagbanjantis and his cronies.[/color]

indeed123:
You are right. We haven't seen nothing yet. Like the Eko Atlantic, new free trade zone, new word standard airport near Epe, light rail project and finally fix that Apapa Oshodi express road. Pay attention here and you we realized that all the aforementioned project are in Lagos. Unlike some people that want to start claiming Abuja again after they were made to know that Lagos (Eko) actually belongs to some Indigenous people. Fix your land before you talk about mine.

southwestngr:
Throwback pics of Abacha, MKO & Tinubu.

Ejuski:
Tinubu has been wearing those glasses for long o.

Baba419:
.*in fela's voice*

The same old people wey rule Nigeria before

The same old people wey spoil Nigeria before

............ carry all of them

Entchidodo:
[color=#9030BC] You mean Lagos no man"s land?? or the Lagos in the Yoruba land of your dreams?Hopefully in that dream of yours, thieffnubu will complete fourth mainland bridge...Haaaahaaa.[/color]

WisdomFlakes:
And what will happen if the fourth mainland bridge is completed owing to his influence? You go vex carry am go SE? Siddon there, while you all were foot-dragging with GEJ over Second Niger bridge Fashola completed the ikoyi bridge, na so we go complete Fourth mainland bridge and rail projects in Lagos while your second Niger bridge will be gathering dust.