Iamgrey5:
Adedibu the Ibadan political icon was not actually from Ibadan.

There were many Liberians who were Settled in Ibadan during their civil war who now claims to be indigenous to Ibadan.


I maintain the new Nigerian political structure has infected Ibadan significantly.

luvmijeje:


The Igbos started it first. The Ohaneze picked it up. IPOB picked it up. Bode George the mumu picked it up. They all played into APC hand

TonyeBarcanista:

If someone wakes up and said Lagos is No Man's Land even when every sane mind knows it's incorrect, would it not amount to stupidity to use the comment of that fellow to hate over 99% of people doing business and living in Lagos?

And on March 9th, people will freely vote, leaders will emerge and nobody will be cowed. convince people not bully them to align with your political view.

blujoi:
Funny thing is that this foolish tribal e-war is only on Nairaland, out there yoruba's and igbo's are still doing business in Alaba, Ketu,Tejuosho, Idumota, still inter marrying between themselves. Reason why I don't bother to take any of these tribal trolls serious. They bark online meanwhile their opinion doesn't count in the real word.

TonyeBarcanista:

The late Adedibu allowed for all inclusiveness and he had issues with some Ibadan chiefs over his support for the ascension of Alao Akala simply because of his non Ibadan origin.

Now truth be told, Ibadan/Yorubaland has been historically accommodating but modern day politicians have contaminated the whole thing. This is not different from the Igbos. don't forget that a Fulani onxe won election in Enugu and Isaac Boro, Ijaw, won SUG Presidency in Igbo dominated UNN against Igbo contenders.

The problem are the politicians not the people

Investbrooker:
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Nonsense. Which Yoruba do you see marry and do businesses with those Igbos from the red mud region?

You must be drunk

TonyeBarcanista:

Ohanaeze is a group of some people, they doesn't represent the Igbo 100%. We have seen some Igbos challenging their stand on some issues. Don't forget that some of them are politicians and may be deliberately playing the card for some interest.

As for IPOB? Really? You should have ignored them. Now BG is a politician, he never had mandate of Igbos in Lagos to speak. There was no referendum as to know the position of Igbo people in Lagos but a lot of them are not politicians nor interested much beyond participating in voting for candidates of choice.

It is very inappropriate to transfer aggression on the innocent, it is undemocratic

Iamgrey5:
The problem Ibadan people had with Akala back then was the perceived betrayal of Ladoja not his Ogbomosho background.

He passively took part in the impeachment of Ladoja and even had the guts to run a mock PDP primary election before Ladoja mandate was returned to him through the Courts.

I believe he won the first time by the slightest of margins and he decided start insulting Ibadan people's intelligent. Hence, they paid him back in his own coin during the election.


Ibadan is a liberal place bruv

luvmijeje:


Nobody is transferring aggression. APC is only playing the tribal politics every other tribe is guilty of. That is why I was begging them to stay off Lagos politics. If they keep low, we'll be able to vote on merit and not on tribe.

Do you think any sane Yoruba will vote PDP who is being backed by those who said Lagos is no man's land?

TonyeBarcanista:

He won the first time because the Adedibu political machinery that was the strongest in Ibadan land and Oyo state backed him and there was even allegation of malpractices. Would he have defeated Ajimobi of ANPP under a credible process?

TonyeBarcanista:

By TonyeBarcanista

I have observed the "tribalisation" of 2019 elections by some people in some part of Nigeria. Surprisingly, Lagos state, the state that is meant to be Center of Excellence, is caught up in this ugly web. Across the country, some ignorant minds interpreted the choice of Atiku Abubakar/Peter Obi and Muhammadu Buhari/Yemi Osinbajo and to an extent, Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressive Congress, to be about a political contest between people of Southern Nigeria/Christians and Northern Nigeria/Muslims respectively. It was even interpreted in some states like Lagos state to be about people of the Southeast/Southsouth versus those of Yoruba nation by these same ignorant troublemakers that are playing the script of some greedy political elites.

I wonder where they get all these ideologies but I want to address them and challenge anyone with superior argument to counter me;

Firstly, 2019 General election was neither a political contest between the North and the South, it cannot be said to be so by any sane mind because the two main contenders, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and President Muhammadu Buhari are both Fulani from Adamawa and Katsina states respectively, both states are of the north. Also, both candidates are Muslims with Christian running mates and therefore, it is irrational to play the religious card.

Secondly, it is a known fact that majority of those from the southeast and Southsouth backed Atiku's candidacy and PDP, but it is fallacious to assume that the reason was because of Obi's choice aas running mate. It is a fact that Southeast and Southsouth geopolitical zones are PDP stronghold and the people there will back ANY candidate of PDP irrespective of who the person may be. It is also a known fact that most Igbos specifically had been promoting Atiku Abubakar several months before he officially defected to PDP and signified interest in the Presidency, not to talk of picking Peter Obi as running mate. I know this because I was initially against Atiku's candidacy as flagbearer of PDP but was promoting the candidacy of Senator Ahmed Makarfi, who eventually lost the primary to Atiku. Some others promoted that of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, Alhaji Sule Lamido, Senator Bukola Saraki etcetera. This was long before Obi was even picked as running mate. I make bold to say that Obi's choice as Atiku's running mate DID NOT influence the voting pattern in the Southsouth and Southeast. Let it be also stated that the same zones voted Obasanjo/Atiku of PDP and Yaradua/Jonathan against Dim Ojukwu of APGA in 2003 and 2007 respectively and Orji Kalu of PPN in 2007. The reason is simple, the geopolitical zones are PDP stronghold. Field Atiku/Tinubu under PDP platform and Buhari/Ekweremadu, on any other platform, Atiku/Tinubu will still win in the Southeast and Southsouth.

What then is the rationale behind the "tribalisation" of voting pattern?

Now coming to Lagos state, Lagos is a cosmopolitan state and inhabited by virtually every ethnic group that made up Nigeria. Some so-called APC loyalists complained of the rise of Igbos and several non indigenes in the political affairs of Lagos but how many of them are aware that their leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, during his time as Governor of Lagos state actually encouraged and sponsored non Yorubas to attain political power? He made sure some of them attain the position of Vice Chairmen of local governments and even appointed Joe Igbokwe as General Manager of Lagos State Signage Advertising Agency. Governor Tinubu also made room for Joe Igbokwe to emerge Publicity Secretary of Action Congress, later Action Congress of Nigeria and now All Progressive Congress, a position he has held for more than 12 years. How many of them are aware that Governor Tinubu first appointed Mr Ben Akabueze as Commissioner for National Planning? How many of them are aware that the APC candidate and Bola Tinubu anointed for Oshodi/Isolo2 for Lagos State House of Assembly is an Igbo man from the southeast? Didn't he do all these to show them that Lagos is accommodating to all? So what then is the big deal should any other party give non ethnic Lagosians and Yoruba their mandates? What is the fuse should people irrespective of ethnicity and religion decide to vote along a path different from yours?

I want to believe that these ethnic warmongers and ignorant troublemakers did not receive the blessings of their leader, Tinubu, because I will never believe that such a man will turnaround to move against what he has ALWAYS stood for- inclusion of all in Lagos. The Tinubu I know is accommodating and discourages bitterness amongst people irrespective of whether he was wronged or not.

Furthermore, I have heard people ask whether non Yorubas would allow non indigenes, especially Igbos, attain position in their states and I find this line of thought ridiculous. This is because of all states in Nigeria, it is ONLY Lagos state and FCT will you find people of other ethnic stock contesting and winning elections. Every other states discriminate against people of other states irrespective of whether they are of same ethnic group as them, while some others even discriminate against minority groups within the states. For instance, in Benue state, it is either you are Tiv or you forget aspiring for Governor, you can't as a Tiv from Zone A ever aspire to be a Senator in Zone B despite it being ethnic Tiv zone. In Oyo state, if you aren't an Ibadan man, just forget ever aspirin to be Governor except unforseen circumstances throws you up like it did Alao Akala- even when such happens, forget about reelection. In same Oyo state, the Saki man cannot dream to be Governor, his aspiration will be Deputy Governor, talk more of an Ogbomoso man winning election to represent ibadanland. An Oyo man CANNOT win election in Ogun state, even an Ogun man, Solomon Olamilekan, that sought office in Ogun state was called a stranger simply because he represents an area in Lagos state. Should we talk of the north? Can a Kano man go to Kebbi to win election? Can a man from Southern Borno ever win Governorship election in his state? If not for the unfortunate incidence that happened to late Abubakar Audu, a non Igalaman would not have been Governor of the state. The case is the same everywhere and Nigeria is about everybody hold him territory in pidgin parlance.

Let me at this juncture say without iota of contradiction that we, as a people, will always play into the hands of some greedy political elites if we continue to let ourselves be pawns in their game. Every politician want power and some will go get it at any length to get it, after they acquire power they will NOT share anything with you irrespective of whether you are of same ethnic stock or practice same religion with them as long as you don't belong to their class.

Why do we spread hate instead of to vote for our conviction or whoever we feel will represent our interest and let the next man do same without harassment? Democracy should be about peoples collective will, which include respect for the choices of people even when we disagree. At the end, whoever emerges is bound to work for all and not only those that supported him.


May God Bless Us All And Bless Nigeria

Inioribo Tamunotonye @TonyeBarcanista, is the National Coordinator of Peoples Democratic Party National Youth League and Publicity Secretary of United Patriots of Nigeria, writes from Lagos.

ALCOHOLKILLS:
yolloba are free to hate igbos for voting against APC for all they want, but it won't change anything, just like their elders complained to GEJ some years, they will complain again sooner or later, let them enjoy their next level while it last

Iamgrey5:
The point is he won a Election.
Every election in Nigeria can be challenged in the court of law
They are hardly 100℅ credible.

TonyeBarcanista:

The late Adedibu allowed for all inclusiveness and he had issues with some Ibadan chiefs over his support for the ascension of Alao Akala simply because of his non Ibadan origin.

Now truth be told, Ibadan/Yorubaland has been historically accommodating but modern day politicians have contaminated the whole thing. This is not different from the Igbos. don't forget that a Fulani onxe won election in Enugu and Isaac Boro, Ijaw, won SUG Presidency in Igbo dominated UNN against Igbo contenders.

The problem are the politicians not the people

TonyeBarcanista:
You can't beg people to stay "off" politics that they have stake. This is same way Hausa community have stake in Lagos and everywhere. Your anger is than they aren't towing along the APC establishment line as it was in 2003, 2007 and 2011.

And no sane Yorubaman will vote against a candidate on basis of going against the wishes of Igbos or any other group like we saw 2 Saturdays ago

TonyeBarcanista:

The late Adedibu allowed for all inclusiveness and he had issues with some Ibadan chiefs over his support for the ascension of Alao Akala simply because of his non Ibadan origin.

Now truth be told, Ibadan/Yorubaland has been historically accommodating but modern day politicians have contaminated the whole thing. This is not different from the Igbos. don't forget that a Fulani onxe won election in Enugu and Isaac Boro, Ijaw, won SUG Presidency in Igbo dominated UNN against Igbo contenders.

The problem are the politicians not the people

luvmijeje:


The Hausas are never involve in Lagos politics and them plenty pass una die. You have no stake here just as a Yoruba person has no stake in the Southsouth or southeast local politics.

You have people representing you in your states. Let us have more of a say in people who will represent us without you interfering with your tribal bullshit.

And for your information, I initially wanted to vote PDP for the gubernatorial election.

deomelo:




Who is shouting anti Tinubu rubbish all over the internet? Politicians of ibo people?

Who is posting videos showing harassment of Hausa beggars all over the internet? Politicians or ibo people?

Who is shouting Lagos is no man's land in Lagos? Politicians of ibo people?

Dude, it is not by force to comment, lie and misinform on NL, log off if you have nothing better to talk about

luvmijeje:


The Hausas are never involve in Lagos politics and them plenty pass una die. You have no stake here just as a Yoruba person has no stake in the Southsouth or southeast local politics.

You have people representing you in your states. Let us have more of a say in people who will represent us without you interfering with your tribal bullshit.

And for your information, I initially wanted to vote PDP for the gubernatorial election.

OriakuAmara:

We will not stay off,
Yes we have a stake in the political affairs of Lagos.
Tinubu and co can go to hell.
Nothing will happen on 9th, tell your brothers to go to oshodi and try rubbish again.
That opc guy learnt a bitter lesson during that presidential election.
We are not and can never be cowards.
We are IGBOS

TonyeBarcanista:
CAVEAT:

If after reading this you still feel it is wise to continue in your tribal line with respect to the election, then you need to consider an appointment with the psychiatrist

TonyeBarcanista:

Obviously you don't understand the meaning of STAKE or the context it was used.

The shoeshiner has stake in Lagos or anywhere he operates because his craft will be affected should anything good or bad happens. I believe we are educated! Having stake doesn't translate to having ownership!

And I bet that YOU CANNOT go to Ibadan or Ogbomoso to aspire for any political office there EVEN if you are Yoruba except you are from there within the present political environment, only Lagos and FCT afford that even though our constitution gives everyone right. I'm sure you know what happened to Solomon Adeola in Ogun state even though he's from there.

luvmijeje:


I pass in front of school commot, so I know what stake means.

Despite the Northerners having stakes as you all, they still don't interfere in Lagos's politics. You all should learn from them. Learn to play sensible politics. Don't antagonize unnecessarily. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Don't become an open target because at the end of it all, you are still home away from home.

OriakuAmara:

I look at your comment, I perceive a chameleon character.
What's so point?
So everybody in Lagos must bow to your demi god Tinubu.
We will continue to interfere in Lagos politics ,
Nothing will happen.

OriakuAmara:

So it's OK for you hypocrites to shout O Te go for saraki but don't want it for tinubu?
The whole country is watching you people's insecurities over Igbos.

luvmijeje:


I pass in front of school commot, so I know what stake means.

Despite the Northerners having stakes as you all, they still don't interfere in Lagos's politics. You all should learn from them. Learn to play sensible politics. Don't antagonize unnecessarily. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Don't become an open target because at the end of it all, you are still home away from home.

OriakuAmara:

I look at your comment, I perceive a chameleon character.
What's so point?
So everybody in Lagos must bow to your demi god Tinubu.
We will continue to interfere in Lagos politics ,
Nothing will happen.

TonyeBarcanista:

Your issue and rage is that some of these Igbos are challenging the political establishment in APC, an establishment you believe in. Now NO democracy works that way. You either pacify this group or you work towards a greater majority to defeat them- threats of violence or violence itself doesn't help here!

Do you know why MC Oluomo had that peace meeting? It's simple! He realised that only through appeal and not threat or inflicting violence will help his party. In the past, most non Yoruba in Lagos were with Tinubu, he never achieved that through threat.

As for Northerners, that they may be silent or choose to align with the political establishment you align with doesn't mean they aren't involved in Lagos politics. This is why ALL aspirants visit the Sarkin Hausa to solicit for votes of their members

Beninmann:
Tinubu the drug Barron is the problem

TonyeBarcanista:
In Portharcourt NOBODY get victimised for his political choice. Everyone with their freewill! Same with Abeokuta in Ogun state.


What's the point?