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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by hush15: 8:30am On Jan 20, 2019
Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of Saturday’s presidential debate in protest against Buhari’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why.

The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others. If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while the defending championing sits pretty somewhere unhurt.

I’ve read other people suggest that Atiku, being Buhari’s closest challenger, should have used the opportunity of the debate to sell himself to Nigerians. Well, that’s what #NgTheCandidates town hall chat is there for. You don’t sell your agenda by making yourself vulnerable to potentially deathly blows from other challengers who don’t hold the title you are fighting for.

Instead of pillorying Atiku for not taking part in the debate, we should question the other candidates for agreeing to participate in a meaningless dueling match with each other when the defending champion who holds the crown they want to grab chose to run away. Their performance in the debate would only be meaningful if it’s measured against the performance of the defending champion.

From a tactical point of view, I also don’t blame Buhari for refusing to show up for the debate. His mental and physical infirmities are now on full display and would be exposed even more in the unscripted, back-and-forth format of a debate. The cabal that minds him already deeply regrets allowing him to take part in Thursday's town-hall chat because his cringe-worthy performance at the event dramatized his dementia and aggrandized his unfitness for the job of president. His campaign trail mishaps aren't helping, either. Another bruise from a debate would seal his fate before Election Day.

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.

Succintly put. When he is not the president, why would he bear all the tartrums of other contestants? Asking him questions he cant defend not being the president when the inefficient one is undercover someone. Atiku, nice move and i stand with you

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by hush15: 8:33am On Jan 20, 2019
AskProf:


You are quite laughable.

Are you minding the slowpoke... Atiku is more eloquent than Buhari and the whole world knows that.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by naijaboiy: 8:34am On Jan 20, 2019
WhoRUDeceiving:
The truth is Africans have for sometime been in the dark in regards to the agenda of world powers. Now some are coming of age to see the original 419 and fraud that is and has happened in their land.


Buhari and Atiku have contested against each other in the past. They are working secretly in the interest of the same people.

Have you ever wondered why Buhari was the opposition candidate for 4 straight elections (12 years) and emerged each time under the covers?

Even when the original date for elections in 2015 was shifted PDP stated it was to enable people to get their PVC

But it was Bullsh.it, because Buhari was secretly hospitalized in YANKEE....and that was why the election was postponed until he was somewhat fit to "win" .

Now Atiku, a criminal suddenly is getting the support from those abroad, and can suddenly travel freely?


HMMMMM....

Anyway, you people allow yourselves to be deceived and corrupted.... It's a pity

The next president will be sworn in without having done a debate, townhill meeting, live interview, etc.

WHAT A SHYTHOLE NATION AND PEOPLE.

Your children will suffer...

[i]Finally someone else reasons the way I do concerning the whole election brouhaha.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by emkz: 8:40am On Jan 20, 2019
Atiku, like Buhari, is also not very eloquent. I feel he might be worse if he is put on the spot. Try listen to some of his interviews. If Buhari and Atiku had attended the debate, they would have slowed down the passion displayed by the other candidates yesterday. The other three candidates are presidential materials, but individually, they are weak. They should team up to support Kingsley Moghalu. That way, they can make a good showing even if it does't amount to victory.

As for Atiku, he always finds a way to destroy his political gains. He should have attended the debate to further consolidate his trip to the US.

As for Farooq Kperogi, your analysis is yours alone. Majority of Nigerians know the deficiencies of Buhari in terms of public speaking and he doesn't pretend to be eloquent. Atiku should have used the opportunity to allow Nigerians to gauge him. These little gaffes are what can cost a potential winner an election.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by berrystunn(m): 8:40am On Jan 20, 2019
theoldpretender:


The three other people...so that he can show that PDP ideas are superior to the rest of the opposition....

And so that he can show up Bubu and APC for being scaredy cats for not turning up...making Bubu look bad and himself look good. (to use an americanisim).

The major opposition side and seating president must be on debate .

Did you follow the VP Debate?

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Guestlander: 8:40am On Jan 20, 2019
BIAFRONIGERIAN:


Which electorate? 75% of potential voters is not even aware of that debate and 15%of the 30% that was aware of it couldn't watch it cos of no light and no money to buy generator

Yeah, I get your point.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by ab2014(m): 8:47am On Jan 20, 2019
deomelo:
www.nairaland.com/attachments/8539601_img20190119wa0045_jpeg212f2e2d23f6d931d2e79f3bc292fff4 .


Just look at the goofy dufus doing makeup even though he knew PMB was in Jos and won't be at the event, but the dumbass showed up just to create drama and end up leaving the debate.

Thank God his drama backfired all over his face and babariga..


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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by hush15: 8:49am On Jan 20, 2019
Jiang:


But PMB was not his only challenger that day, was he?

and you think those 3 are challengers... those 3 see Atiku as competition and not the other way round o and he is not the incumbent o.

If it is about what he wants to, he has been saying it since he won the presidential primaries and thats he wants to get nigeria working again. its for you to key in or stay out so he doesnt need to stand with 3 other candidates to do that though we all wish he could and there is nothing wrong if he didn't.

He doesnt have anything to prove in the front of 3 candidates and in his words, its not a candidacy debate. It is a presidential debate and honestly, its only those that have won the shoes that understand it better

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by 11doubledee: 8:49am On Jan 20, 2019
deomelo:
lmao @ dumb and clueless thiefKulooters.


While athiefKulooters dey formulate debate drama, where was PMB? He was in Jos locking down the whole state and effectively taking Northern states with back to back massive and major rallies with many more all over the country even deep into the SW all at the same time.
,
The massive crowd in Jos care less about athiefKulooter and his idiotic debate drama.


Dumb ass mofos..
Going by the crowd at their rallies I doubt Atiku will get up to 35 percent of Northern votes.
Despite the hardship people still love buhari,imagine his rally in delta state.
That was the biggest surprise for me.
"a good name is truly better than treasures of silver and gold"
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by XaviDayo(m): 8:50am On Jan 20, 2019
Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of Saturday’s presidential debate in protest against Buhari’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why.

The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others. If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while the defending championing sits pretty somewhere unhurt.

I’ve read other people suggest that Atiku, being Buhari’s closest challenger, should have used the opportunity of the debate to sell himself to Nigerians. Well, that’s what #NgTheCandidates town hall chat is there for. You don’t sell your agenda by making yourself vulnerable to potentially deathly blows from other challengers who don’t hold the title you are fighting for.

Instead of pillorying Atiku for not taking part in the debate, we should question the other candidates for agreeing to participate in a meaningless dueling match with each other when the defending champion who holds the crown they want to grab chose to run away. Their performance in the debate would only be meaningful if it’s measured against the performance of the defending champion.

From a tactical point of view, I also don’t blame Buhari for refusing to show up for the debate. His mental and physical infirmities are now on full display and would be exposed even more in the unscripted, back-and-forth format of a debate. The cabal that minds him already deeply regrets allowing him to take part in Thursday's town-hall chat because his cringe-worthy performance at the event dramatized his dementia and aggrandized his unfitness for the job of president. His campaign trail mishaps aren't helping, either. Another bruise from a debate would seal his fate before Election Day.

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.


Aptly put.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by dragonsfly: 8:52am On Jan 20, 2019
Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

.....

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.

Atiku is less qualified than Moghalu, Ezekwesili and Sowore ? False

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Asemota2344: 8:54am On Jan 20, 2019
See prove

Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Nobody: 8:54am On Jan 20, 2019
Incoming Pres Atiku's Refusal To Attend The Debate Was A Common Sense Decision.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Shuugar98(f): 8:58am On Jan 20, 2019
Atiku has read the Art of War by Sun Tzu...he's a good strategist

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by zicoraads: 8:59am On Jan 20, 2019
Middle class Nigerians; always thinking everything should go their way. A debate, as good as it is for an election, never tells the entire story of an election.

Especially in a country like ours where the lower class outnumber the middle class and upper class by millions; a debate is just an event that any politician can choose to ignore and there won't be any consequences.

Those who have decided to vote for Buhari won't be swayed by his absence. Likewise those who are for Atiku. Those who belong to the lower class don't have access to TVs. The only language they probably understand is the bags of rice and other things they usually get during elections. They don't care about the speaking abilities of Durotaye, nor the analytical skills of Mughalo and Oby.

The only way out of this is to make sure those aspiring for the post of Governor and President must be made to debate. This is where the National Assembly comes in.

Debates, even if they don't tell the full story of an election, are still important.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by SaiAtikuTill203: 9:00am On Jan 20, 2019
is only a fool that still have confidence in Buhari with his lowest level of IQ and poor performance in government. I think the greatest percentage of Buhari supporters are Islamic fanatics and political bigots who see him as a role modethe contestants are supposed to be debating against the incumbent.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Wiseandtrue(f): 9:01am On Jan 20, 2019
Ratello:
Atiku’s Withdrawal from the Debate is a Tactical Masterstroke

By Farooq Kperogi

I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of Saturday’s presidential debate in protest against Buhari’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why.

The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others. If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while the defending championing sits pretty somewhere unhurt.

I’ve read other people suggest that Atiku, being Buhari’s closest challenger, should have used the opportunity of the debate to sell himself to Nigerians. Well, that’s what #NgTheCandidates town hall chat is there for. You don’t sell your agenda by making yourself vulnerable to potentially deathly blows from other challengers who don’t hold the title you are fighting for.

Instead of pillorying Atiku for not taking part in the debate, we should question the other candidates for agreeing to participate in a meaningless dueling match with each other when the defending champion who holds the crown they want to grab chose to run away. Their performance in the debate would only be meaningful if it’s measured against the performance of the defending champion.

From a tactical point of view, I also don’t blame Buhari for refusing to show up for the debate. His mental and physical infirmities are now on full display and would be exposed even more in the unscripted, back-and-forth format of a debate. The cabal that minds him already deeply regrets allowing him to take part in Thursday's town-hall chat because his cringe-worthy performance at the event dramatized his dementia and aggrandized his unfitness for the job of president. His campaign trail mishaps aren't helping, either. Another bruise from a debate would seal his fate before Election Day.

In a tragic irony, Buhari and Atiku are less qualified for the presidency than all the other contenders are, yet it is either of them that will emerge president in February. That’s why both candidates are more guarded and strategic in their choices than the rest.
Nice one!

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Bizibi(m): 9:06am On Jan 20, 2019
deomelo:






PMB shut down the whole of Jos with the most massive rally ever while stupid, dumb and clueless athiefKUlooter was forming drama queen with debate.

The folks in the Jos pictures don't give a shit about athiefKulooter and his debate headache.

What a dumbass..




grin grin grin
this robot again

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by dracosith(m): 9:12am On Jan 20, 2019
cenaman:
Atiku no fit speak english that's why he is hiding. a whole presidential candidate going to USA as an aid a senator what a shame. febuhari 16 make una gather here.

What are you even saying, are you sure you are up to 16?
Rubbish
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Houstency(m): 9:13am On Jan 20, 2019
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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by hardeytarhyour(m): 9:19am On Jan 20, 2019
Obasanjo,,Yaradua, Jonathan, Never attend Presidential Debate when buhari was their major opponent And Buhari attend, He doesn't care about who is absent,,,

For Atiku to move out of Debate Venue after realizing that Buhari absent Means His Policies and strategies is only to Attack Buhari,
Whereas, This is Presidential debate not Candidacy debate
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Jowanson: 9:24am On Jan 20, 2019
deomelo:
lmao @ dumb and clueless thiefKulooters.


While athiefKulooters dey formulate debate drama, where was PMB? He was in Jos locking down the whole state and effectively taking Northern states with back to back massive and major rallies with many more all over the country even deep into the SW all at the same time.
,
The massive crowd in Jos care less about athiefKulooter and his idiotic debate drama.


Dumb ass mofos..


Like as if crowd on campaign ground wins elections! Lolzzz....

Jonathan had lots of crowds in his campaign trail last time...did he win the election?

Don't use what you see on TV as per crowd to judge the outcome of an election.

The battle is at the polling box and those who have their PVC!

You think everyone that came to the field have PVC?

Lolzzz..and you are so happy.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Konki: 9:30am On Jan 20, 2019
Jiang:


But PMB was not his only challenger that day, was he?

Too bad. Only your ilks with minimum cognitive ability who support the incumbent cannever distinguish between the title-holder and challengers.

Ooops! ASUU IS ON STRIKE..... BLAME JONATHAN

Lol.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Jowanson: 9:31am On Jan 20, 2019
hardeytarhyour:
Obasanjo,,Yaradua, Jonathan, Never attend Presidential Debate when buhari was their major opponent And Buhari attend, He doesn't care about who is absent,,,

For Atiku to move out of Debate Venue after realizing that Buhari absent Means His Policies and strategies is only to Attack Buhari,
Whereas, This is Presidential debate not Candidacy debate


In as much as the debate was an avenue for atiku to talk about his plans and all that, I go with the writer...it was tactical to have declined...debate is different from town hall meeting.... In debate, every contestant must be present so the debate can be interesting....why was the obi vs osibanjo debate very interesting? Cos both of them were there...so for buhari not to show up , made the debate a charade!

If you want to hear ATIKU out clearly and in a more relaxed atmosphere, watch him at the town hall meeting on the 30th on NTA....That is the platform Nigeria should be looking forward to...not the debate that the main contender did not show up..I just hope Nigerians will understand the difference between the two.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Jowanson: 9:33am On Jan 20, 2019
dracosith:


What are you even saying, are you sure you are up to 16?
Rubbish


Lolzzzz....you eeh!
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by israelmao(m): 9:34am On Jan 20, 2019
The absence of two major contenders robbed the debate of the expected glamour.We knew from the beginning that Buhari wouldn't turn up for this debate it was therefore no surprise to us because he lacks ability to think on his feet and on his own as we clearly saw during TV programme tagged:"The Candidates" when Osinbajo tried to cover up his blunders.However,Atiku would have participated for the sake of Nigerians he is clamouring to lead but not based on Buhari's presence.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by vioment: 9:37am On Jan 20, 2019
Nigerians choose wisely. They disrespected nigeria again by disregarding our assessments of them, they have indirectly told us that accountability is not part of the program. Their intentions on how they will rule was in full effect.


Instead of throwing your vote out, vote a 3 rd party more like sowore for me, not because i like him or even know him, but because it will send a message to future party bearers and incumbents. Moreover, he is smarter than them.
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Chubhie: 9:37am On Jan 20, 2019
ebuk4real:
grin grin

When it comes to strategy, give it to Atiku. For Bubu, forget that one...
Saraki is the brain working behind the curtains.

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by michaelala(m): 9:40am On Jan 20, 2019
Ratello:


Buhari will be shocked after February 16 this I can assure you. That guy is a terrible man, I mean a man travelled down all the way from US and just had few hours to prepare himself for the debate and all what Buhari could do is to scram?



Mmmmm, you mean he trekked "all the way" from the US to attend the debate?
Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by Jowanson: 9:42am On Jan 20, 2019
11doubledee:

Going by the crowd at their rallies I doubt Atiku will get up to 35 percent of Northern votes.
Despite the hardship people still love buhari,imagine his rally in delta state.
That was the biggest surprise for me.
"a good name is truly better than treasures of silver and gold"


Please kindly know that crowd at rallies don't win elections!

How many people in there do you think have their PVC?

Most you saw in there came just to see who Buhari is live!

And follow the bandwagon effect too

Not all will vote Buhari or even ATIKU.

Also your think all those that came out have their names registered with INEC has bonafide voters ?


Elections are won at the polling box and even won at the collation center!

All they need to do...the politicians is to consolidate on their various political structures..

And strategize effectively and efficiently

And also have good technical advisers to know how look at their strength and weaknesses

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Re: Atiku’s Withdrawal From The Debate Is A Tactical Masterstroke! - Farooq Kperogi by agabaI23(m): 9:42am On Jan 20, 2019
modath:


I will be here to console you from the 18th of FeBUHARI smiley
How are you my friens?

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