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Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op):
I have only one question for Buhari and those who like or pretend to like his lopsided appointments:
Why did Buhari not find a man of integrity from the North to use as his running mate during the Presidential election? Why did he go South? If indeed regions do not matter he should have selected a man/woman from Duara or any other part of the North to be his running mate. I bet even those pretending not to mind if he appoints only Northerners would not have voted for him.
Let us not bury the truth in the name of defending our candidate. Let us call a spade a spade. Buhari is wrong and should be corrected instead of being praised/hailed. ONLY the truth shall set us free, NOT propaganda.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by powerfulsettingz: 5:03am On Aug 28, 2015
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Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by jazinogold(m): 5:22am On Aug 28, 2015
IF U ASK ME AND I ASK U D SAME QUESTION BACK.....SHEY U NO GO VEX? grin grin grin
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by OtunbaJega: 5:25am On Aug 28, 2015
Running ''made''?.. go kill your english teacher
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by smuth(m): 6:15am On Aug 28, 2015
christinie:
I have only one question for Buhari and those who like or pretend to like his lopsided appointments:
Why did Buhari not find a man of integrity from the North to use as his running mate during the Presidential election? Why did he go South? If indeed regions do not matter he should have selected a man/woman from Duara or any other part of the North to be his running mate. I bet even those pretending not to mind if he appoints only Northerners would not have voted for him.
Let us not bury the truth in the name of defending our candidate. Let us call a spade a spade. Buhari is wrong and should be corrected instead of being praised/hailed. ONLY the truth shall set us free, NOT propaganda.
My dear why ask a question when you already know the answer? Buhari used the likes of Tinubu and Obasanjo to deceive gullible Nigerians including you to become president after 3 failed attempts... That's a sign of desperation, Buhari has a hidden agenda that even his party is unaware of. Nigerians want change now you have it. Tinubu and co will live to regret picking Buhari...Don't trust a fulani man. Don't trust an army general, don't trust a northerner, Nigerians don enter one chance.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by galadima77(m): 6:16am On Aug 28, 2015
OtunbaJega:
Running ''made''?.. go kill your english teacher
Lmfao... grin
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by galadima77(m): 6:19am On Aug 28, 2015
smuth:
My dear why ask a question when you already know the answer? Buhari used the likes of Tinubu and Obasanjo to deceive gullible Nigerians including you to become president after 3 failed attempts... That's a sign of desperation, Buhari has a hidden agenda that even his party is unaware of. Nigerians want change now you have it. Tinubu and co will live to regret picking Buhari...Don't trust a fulani man. Don't trust an army general, don't trust a northerner, Nigerians don enter one chance.
But trust a Biafran, abi?!!

WW spotted
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 6:31am On Aug 28, 2015
smuth:
My dear why ask a question when you already know the answer? Buhari used the likes of Tinubu and Obasanjo to deceive gullible Nigerians including you to become president after 3 failed attempts... That's a sign of desperation, Buhari has a hidden agenda that even his party is unaware of. Nigerians want change now you have it. Tinubu and co will live to regret picking Buhari...Don't trust a fulani man. Don't trust an army general, don't trust a northerner, Nigerians don enter one chance.
please do not include me. I have never been pro Buhari. He used the South to win election and has now forgotten them.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 6:32am On Aug 28, 2015
What exactly was your desired output when you voted for PMB?

Was it a government that will deliver effective transparent, reformative and responsible governance; that will ultimately improve the fortunes of Nigeria and Nigerians while upholding the tenets of accountability, discipline and anti-corruption...

Or

A government which is politically correct that plays by the exact same rules other failed administrations played?

If your answer is the latter, then I believe your protests are completely justified.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by JAMANZE: 6:35am On Aug 28, 2015
My dear Buhari is fake why cant you people see that, he says this and does that. if i should use military term to describe buhari it would be DOUBLE AGENT
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m): 6:50am On Aug 28, 2015
fulanimafia:
What exactly was your desired output when you voted for PMB?

Was it a government that will deliver effective transparent, reformative and responsible governance; that will ultimately improve the fortunes of Nigeria and Nigerians while upholding the tenets of accountability, discipline and anti-corruption...

Or

A government which is politically correct that plays by the exact same rules other failed administrations played?

If your answer is the latter, then I believe your protests are completely justified.
Lmfao! To all the Southerners that voted for Buhari, is this mockery or Solace? embarassed

The North, and only the North has the panacea to Nigeria problems. Live with it! tongue

Fulanimafia, it is ok bruh, I probably would do the same if I was in your shoes. Hahaaha
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 6:55am On Aug 28, 2015
UncleJudax:
Lmfao! To all the Southerners that voted for Buhari, is this mockery or Solace? embarassed

The North, and only the North has the panacea to Nigeria problems. Live with it! tongue

Fulanimafia, it is ok bruh, I probably would do the same if I was in your shoes. Hahaaha
Reply to my post, don't make a mockery of it, I believe you are capable of critical thought.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 7:00am On Aug 28, 2015
OtunbaJega:
Running ''made''?.. go kill your english teacher
where did you see "running made"? When you can't argue a post constructively you look for loopholes. Even where there are no mistakes you create one to suit yourself. Anyway what does one expect from a dull follower of a dullard?
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 7:02am On Aug 28, 2015
I never voted for him. How could I have voted for an unfettered tribal bigot without conscience?
fulanimafia:
What exactly was your desired output when you voted for PMB?

Was it a government that will deliver effective transparent, reformative and responsible governance; that will ultimately improve the fortunes of Nigeria and Nigerians while upholding the tenets of accountability, discipline and anti-corruption...

Or

A government which is politically correct that plays by the exact same rules other failed administrations played?

If your answer is the latter, then I believe your protests are completely justified.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 7:03am On Aug 28, 2015
I have always known that, that's one of the reasons I did not give him my precious vote.
JAMANZE:
My dear Buhari is fake why cant you people see that, he says this and does that. if i should use military term to describe buhari it would be DOUBLE AGENT
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 7:04am On Aug 28, 2015
Hope you are not insinuating that I voted for the dull one. Tufiakwa.
UncleJudax:
Lmfao! To all the Southerners that voted for Buhari, is this mockery or Solace? embarassed

The North, and only the North has the panacea to Nigeria problems. Live with it! tongue

Fulanimafia, it is ok bruh, I probably would do the same if I was in your shoes. Hahaaha
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 7:14am On Aug 28, 2015
christinie:
I never voted for him. How could I have voted for an unfettered tribal bigot without conscience?
Why then are you crying about his VP choice? I bet you're one of those that defamed his character during the campaigns. PMB clearly has nothing to prove to your type.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m): 7:17am On Aug 28, 2015
fulanimafia:
Reply to my post, don't make a mockery of it, I believe you are capable of critical thought.
Lol. Your post was loaded with Mockery (towards southerners), I only continued from where you stopped.

Everybody wants a better Nigeria, that is why Goodluck was voted out, but don't tell me only the North has the zeal, know-how and integrity to run this country.

No matter how much you pretend, you only said what you said cos you are from the north. If the tables were turned, you would revolt. I know it, you know it.

Stop the Mockery!
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 7:20am On Aug 28, 2015
He chose a Southern Running mate and used Tinubu, Amechi and other Southerners to achieve his aim and you are asking why I am concerned about his VP choice. He doesn't have to prove to me but he should prove to Nigeria why he cannot find men of integrity from the South also. And incase you have nothing intelligent to add you go to Game section where you can play game without exposing your dull nature.
fulanimafia:
Why then are you crying about his VP choice? I bet you're one of those that defamed his character during the campaigns. PMB clearly has nothing to prove to your type.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 7:22am On Aug 28, 2015
UncleJudax:
Lol. Your post was loaded with Mockery (toward southerners), I only continued from where you stopped.

Everybody wants a better Nigeria, that is why Goodluck was voted out, but don't tell me only the North has the zeal, know-how and integrity to run this country.

No matter how much you pretend, you only said what you said cos you are from the north. If the tables were turned, you would revolt. I know it, you know it.

Stop the Mockery!
It all depends on the depth of thought, if that's all you could take out of it, then fine.

Know this: I as a northerner today am not better that I was yesterday because of these appointments. The fact that I'm a diasporan should underline the non-bias of my post. I have nothing to benefit from the SGF/Chief of Staff other than quality guidance and counsel for my President.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 7:27am On Aug 28, 2015
christinie:
He chose a Southern Running mate and used Tinubu, Amechi and other Southerners to achieve his aim and you are asking why I am concerned about his VP choice. He doesn't have to prove to me but he should prove to Nigeria why he cannot find men of integrity from the South also. And incase you have nothing intelligent to add you go to Game section where you can play game without exposing your dull nature.
You're not making any sense. Did you invest your hope/vote in PMB or not? Hypocrisy is condemning Ameachi and Tinubu in the morning and then pretending to defend their interest in the evening.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by hassan85(m): 7:36am On Aug 28, 2015
nl is full of hypocrates and bigots how about Gej government?

Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m):
fulanimafia:
It all depends on the depth of thought, if that's all you could take out of it, then fine.

Know this: I as a northerner today am not better that I was yesterday because of these appointments. The fact that I'm a diasporan should underline the non-bias of my post.
I am glad you know that these appointments do not necessarily affect the people of Northern Nigeria directly.

But here is the thing. The serial lopsidedness of Buharis appointments portrays him as being sectarian. No matter how you swing it.

Do you think Buhari would have won still, had he chosen a northerner as a running mate?

He should spread his net in the search for 'honest' Nigerians to constitute his cabinet. There are good and bad people in both north and south. Shikena!
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 7:44am On Aug 28, 2015
UncleJudax:
I am glad you know that these appointments do not necessarily affect the people of Northern Nigeria directly.

But here is the thing. The serial lopsidedness of Buharis appointments portrays him as being sectarian. No matter how you swing it.

Do you think Buhari wound have won, had he chosen a northerner as a running mate?

He should spread his net in the search for 'honest' Nigerians to constitute his cabinet. There are good and bad people in both north and south. Shikena!
There is no doubt about that as that's the ideal situation, but PMB is not one to play to the gallery or worry about his potrayal as he is results oriented.

Are you after results or political correctness? That's the core of the issue here.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m): 7:51am On Aug 28, 2015
christinie:
Hope you are not insinuating that I voted for the dull one. Tufiakwa.
You may not have voted for him but as you can see, he is far from dull. If anything, he is super sharp.

His memory doesn't fail him especially when it comes to narrow-mindedness and vindictiveness. huh
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m):
fulanimafia:
There is no doubt about that as that's the ideal situation, but PMB is not one to play to the gallery or worry about his potrayal as he is results oriented.

Are you after results or political correctness? That's the core of the issue here.
I am sure you read me correctly. I did say everybody wants a better Nigeria, that would mean results right?

However, given your stance thus far, clarify these questions for me.

1. Do you mean to tell me that only northerners can re-position Nigeria?
If yes, that would be ridiculous, as I have opined earlier.

2. Are you saying southerners would not perform even on Buhari's watch?
If yes, that would only bring disrepute to his no-nonesense tag. Wouldn't it?

I'm all ears!
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 8:19am On Aug 28, 2015
UncleJudax:
I am sure you read me correctly. I did say everybody wants a better Nigeria, that would mean results right?

However, given you stance thus far, clarify these questions for me.

1. Do you mean to tell me that only northerners can re-position Nigeria?
If yes, that would be ridiculous, as I have opined earlier.

2. Are you saying southerners would not perform even on Buhari's watch?
If yes, that would only bring disrepute to his no-nonesense tag. Wouldn't it?

I'm all ears!
1. That is unreasonable, of course not. However the people PMB believes can help him position Nigeria happen to be northerners (not Hausa Fulani), and from their military backgrounds in some cases, you can infer he'd rather work with tested materials since this might be his final chance. If you were President with the same objective and background I strongly believe your choices would also be very different.

2. Of course they could, but he apparently wants to be absolutely sure they would, and his doubts are not necessarily because they are southerners.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m): 8:33am On Aug 28, 2015
fulanimafia:
1. That is unreasonable, of course not. However the people PMB believes can help him position Nigeria happen to be northerners (not Hausa Fulani), and from their military backgrounds in some cases, you can infer he'd rather work with tested materials since this might be his final chance. If you were President with the same objective and background I strongly believe your choices would also be very different.

2. Of course they could, but he apparently wants to be absolutely sure they would, and his doubts are not necessarily because they are southerners.
Lol. All your comments have shown the difficulty in defending these appointments. But hey, I guess we have to agree to disagree. I like not running in circles.

The facts are that;
1. He wouldn't have won if he had a northern running mate.

2. His appointments thus far are skewed

3. Southerners aren't having it.

The rest is playing ostrich.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by fulanimafia: 8:43am On Aug 28, 2015
UncleJudax:
Lol. The difficulty in defending these appointments is written all over your comments. But hey, I guess we have to agree to disagree. I like not running in circles.

The facts are that;
1. He wouldn't have won if he had a northern running mate.

2. His appointments thus far are skewed

3. Southerners aren't having it.

The rest is playing ostrich.
I thought you could counter with points. For the record, I am not in support of PMB's sectional appointments so I have nothing to defend, I only try to rationalize them critically.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by mytime24(f): 8:55am On Aug 28, 2015
If u ask mi na who i go ask huh
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by UncleJudax(m): 8:58am On Aug 28, 2015
fulanimafia:
I thought you could counter with points. For the record, I am not in support of PMB's sectional appointments so I have nothing to defend, I only try to rationalize them critically.
What other points do you want me to counter with when you keep saying the same thing.

Trust and familiarity are the basis of your argument, and I have said...he should widen his net across the nation. There are people with similar/same traits nationwide.

There is nobody who utilises oxygen that would categorically tell and convince the south that Buhari does not consider the state and region each appointee comes from. shocked

You have even agreed to that, albeit indirectly. And the masses say that is wrong, too.

Any other argument and counter argument is beating about the bush...and I am about done on that.

Buhari is synonymous with CHANGE, let him change his ways.
Re: Why Did Buhari Not Appoint A Northerner As His Running Mate During The Election? by christinie(op): 9:18am On Aug 28, 2015
Osibande and Mitchel from Western Germany must hear this. Wait....
UncleJudax:
You may not have voted for him but as you can see, he is far from dull. If anything, he is super sharp.

His memory doesn't fail him especially when it comes to narrow-mindedness and vindictiveness. huh
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