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PoliticsWho Wants General Buhari Dead? By Joe Igbokwe by prophetone(op): 6:13pm On Jul 29, 2014
Who Wants General Buhari Dead?
By Joe Igbokwe

Today Nigeria has gone full circle. Now that the chicken has come home to roost, one hopes that President Jonathan and his team will call a spade a spade. The President must now think like a President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The latest attempt to bomb a prominent leader of APC, General Buhari, out of existence, portents grave danger for the survival of democracy, as well as Nigeria’s as a political entity. Whoever muted the idea to lie in wait to kill General Buhari as he rode in his car on a Kaduna road does not wish this country well. Whoever planned this dastardly act does not wish Nigeria well and he remains Nigeria’s number one enemy.

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General Buhari
Metro Times Nigeria


If those who planned the mass murder had succeeded in killing General Buhari, the political equation and the socio-economic equilibrium in Nigeria would have damaged beyond repairs. If the plotters of this dangerous war had succeeded on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, we would have played into the hands of the known extremists in Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan has himself admitted that the country would have been plunged into a war zone if General Bahari had been killed. One was glad that the president did not go into petty and silly politics of looking the other way as the country burns. This time President Jonathan rose to the occasion and at once admitted that we have a big problem in our hands. For once the PDP's National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh has maintained a dignified silence on needless partisan politics and consequently sympathized with the retired General.

One hopes that by now the PDP-controlled Federal Government would have returned to the drawing board to rethink about their perception on Boko Haram. It is expected that the Federal Government will go extra mile now to unravel the mystery behind the Boko Haram insurgents. It is also expected that the blame game will now be put to rest. One is led to believe that the kid gloves would have been removed for now and concrete actions put in place to save what needs to be saved of Nigeria.

From what we all know and the information available, some concerned Nigerians have asked the President Goodluck Jonathan and his team to look inwards. Mr President and his team should as a matter of urgency go back to the late General Azazi’s report on Boko Haram. For the record purposes, General Azazi, as the President’s National Security Adviser had wriiten a copious report that Boko Haram is a product of struggle for power within the ruling party, PDP. Instead of looking into the report, they conspired and sacked General Azazi with ignominy. The General later died under mysterious and questionable circumstances.

If they had listened to General Azazi, probably things would have been different today. If they had been wise enough to read between the lines, the events of today would have been different. The report was put into the waste basket. Today Nigeria has gone full circle. Now that the chicken has come home to roost, one hopes that President Jonathan and his team will call a spade a spade. The President must now think like a President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. If we must dislodge Boko Haram, we need fresh ideas, new thinking, new approach, new strategy and new plans. I think time has come for real stakeholders’ conference on national security. This time we need to come clean, no rhetoric, no partisan tendencies, no name calling, no kindergarten ideas, and no cock and bull stories. We just have to reclaim Nigeria before talking about ruling Nigeria.

I am running away with the thinking that the crisis bedevilling the nation cannot be divorced from President Jonathan’s ambition to rule Nigeria beyond 2015. While this inordinate ambition is being pursued left and right, front and back, up and down, the nation is left bare at the mercy of insurgents, and mass murderers. If the truth must be told, Nigeria has to remain a political entity for somebody to become the President. President Jonathan should look inwards pronto. Those who targeted Gen Buhari may be playing real politics for President Jonathan's 2015 ambition. It may be right to push the blame to Boko Haram but nobody is a political idiot here. All things considered General Buhari remains the greatest threat to President Jonathan's ambition in 2015 and the handlers of Mr President know this very well. Once Buhari is out of the way then it is walk away for the President. But one basic truth is self evident here: General Buhari of 2003, 2007, and 2011 is no longer the same Buhari. Time, space, and history has strategically positioned the man differently today and woe betides anybody who will not see the difference. He has seen it all in the political landscape. He has fought the good fight. He has endured for too long. A labourer deserves his pay.

Now, my honest advice is this: President Goodluck Jonathan must thank God for his life, for moving him from nobody to somebody, from grass to grace, from nothing to something, from nowhere to somewhere, from the back seat to the driver's seat ,determining the direction, setting the agenda and call all the shots, and from the back waters to the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. What else does the president want? President GEJ has been a Deputy Governor, a Governor, the Vice President, and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. What else does he want? The greedy lots from the South South like Govs Akpabio, Dickson, Chief Edwin Clark, Asari Dokubo, Tompolos, and others should help President Jonathan to think. Only those who are alive talk about oil and dollars. The dead stay dumb. We must jettison our ambition now and think Nigeria first. Buhari must live and Nigerians , East , West, North and South must live.

Joe Igbokwe, Lagos.
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of Ndigbo Muslims After Eid Prayer In Abia by prophetone(m): 5:09pm On Jul 29, 2014
donguutti: Wonderful, i appreciate the picture of the beautiful lady but i fear that a Pic of a gorgeous lady in front of a rover is not exactly
a proof of faith.This is no way casting doubts on her faith nor yours,But the pictures of Igbo muslims show them after Ramadam
fast.I would love pics of you or Other Fulani christians in a place of worship, Church, fellowship etc
I neither have to, nor am I willing to prove any point to you. The fact is as stated and if you decide to remain cynical I'm sorry I can't help you.

If you're genuinely curious however, you could do research on the ECWA Church, the dominant church of Hausa/Fulani Christians.
CultureRe: Answers To Common Questions About Igbo People by prophetone(m): 10:43am On Jul 29, 2014
scarr: really baffles me, my flatmate from ebonyi during my nysc days only watches p0rn with old women or r.ape p0rn.....i really don't get it
undecided hmm...must be genetic.
PoliticsRe: Ebola Virus: Ghanians Expresses Fear Over The Disease In Nigeria by prophetone(m): 10:41am On Jul 29, 2014
MadCow1: GAYnians..

Always trying to feel among. grin
I haff laff today grin grin
CultureRe: Answers To Common Questions About Igbo People by prophetone(m): 10:25am On Jul 29, 2014
dozzybaba: and when will you stop killing your underaged daughters with Vesico-v.a.ginal fistula. I'm sure yerima is your role model...Ewu awusa. grin
So you're saying they cannot stop r.aping grandmothers. Ok, but what about baby factories huh
CultureRe: Answers To Common Questions About Igbo People by prophetone(m): 9:41am On Jul 29, 2014
BaddieKay: I think that question needs to be directed to the unstable minds who perpetuated d act and not all igbos...Or I can as well ask you why do yorubas like raping small girls even home and abroad(The 3 brother incident abroad comes to mind,where they all took turns to rape a teenager).And from the news u wrote down about their excapes you've already answered the same question u asking...really doesn't make sense.
Proudly Igbo joor #ReppinIMoState
But why can't they stop raping_ their grandmothers? undecided
PoliticsRe: Dokubo-asari Insulted Buhari On Jonathan's Behalf, Says Deputy Minority Leader by prophetone(m): 9:29am On Jul 29, 2014
Don't blame the fathead.

Banging that head on the floor five times daily does take its toll.
PoliticsRe: Dokubo-asari Insulted Buhari On Jonathan's Behalf, Says Deputy Minority Leader by prophetone(m): 7:23am On Jul 29, 2014
What is an Asari Dokubo? huh
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of Ndigbo Muslims After Eid Prayer In Abia by prophetone(m): 9:47pm On Jul 28, 2014
Germannig: Good to see a Fulani Christian. So please could you give us an opinion on Boko Haram and its effect on the practice of Christianity by northern (Hausa/Fulani, in particular) Christians
My opinion is the same as any other peace-loving Nigerian and as I said, theres an indigenous community of Fulani Christians in the north and we have been practicing Christianity without any problems except a few cases of persecution when trying to build churches etc. The Fulani are mostly found in the NW and if you've not noticed, BH activities are minimal and non-existent in some cases, in the NW (except Kano and Kaduna for obvious reasons). States like Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina etc have had zero or few cases of boko haram bombings.
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of Ndigbo Muslims After Eid Prayer In Abia by prophetone(m): 9:09pm On Jul 28, 2014
donguutti: Wonderful , good for them , But NafeesaAA when do we get to see Fulani christians at least to show that fulani are
not Bigots .
I am one. She is as well. There is a recognized community of Fulani Christians called Masihiawa in every state in the north. Don't be deceived.

PoliticsRe: Count Us Out Of Threats To Southerners – Middle Belt Youth Congress by prophetone(m): 6:18pm On Jul 28, 2014
The sheer multiplicity of tribes in the middle-belt is the number one reason why their attempt is a failure at birth. The weakness of the MB is

amplified by the constant ethnic wars and battles of supremacy among them e.g the never-ending Tiv/Jukun crisis which always sees each side

seeking/accepting the support of more dominant tribes. Their potency as a political bloc is also diluted by this fact as the rivalry that usually

ensues on a local level, as a result of the different ethnic group's struggle for their own to win promotes disunity and will drastically reduce

their cohesiveness as a political bloc.
PoliticsRe: Arrested Suspect Reveals That Dokubo Asari Paid Them To Kill Buhari by prophetone(m): 5:38pm On Jul 28, 2014
I have a lingering feeling that the true sponsors of terror will be exposed before the 2015 elections. The failed assasination attempt on the Incorruptible General seems to be the matchstick that will ignite the fire of revelations.
PoliticsRe: Emir Sanusi And Boko Haram Attack In Kano. by prophetone(m): 5:09pm On Jul 28, 2014
egift: All we can do now is look at the possibilities before us because we do not have all the details. But if you consider the following, you can decide:

- Kano indigenous citizens and residents are killed.
- Businesses and Kano economy is harmed.
- The attacks are aimed to spark religious conflicts.
- The attacks are making the Emirate and the State Government look bad.
- These attack will make it easy to flood Kano with Soldiers.
- The State is an APC State (APC governors are being bullied across Nigeria - if not impeachment, then state of emergency).
- These attacks will inflate Security Budget and accelerate the $1billion loan request (may even increase it).
- Some people need these conflicts to try and divide Nigeria.
- Some one wants to hold on to power.
- These attacks distracts Nigerians from the events of past misrule.
- Finally, there is no urgency in solving Boko Haram problem over the years till day. It seems to be handled as one that is yet to achieve its aimed. When will the FG tackle this with the seriousness it deserve.

So for me the man who have the power to stop this, but has not - has his finger all over it.
PoliticsRe: Bomb Blast At Zoo Road,Near Shoprite In Kano!!!!! by prophetone(m): 3:54pm On Jul 28, 2014
I see some people have not gotten over the flogging of 1967. If you really want revenge then go and take it and quit the cowardly celebration of the hopeless failure of the Chief Security Officer of this country.
PoliticsRe: Bomb Blast At NNPC Mega Station,kano by prophetone(m): 12:05pm On Jul 28, 2014
EasternLeopard: Only Kano what of Sokoto
Why, dear sir, would you want Sokoto bombed?
TravelRe: Ebola: Arik Air Suspends Flights To Liberia, Sierra Leone by prophetone(m): 8:20am On Jul 28, 2014
This is a good move by Arik but I wish we were more pre-emptive instead of reactionary. The Ebola virus has been at our doorsteps for years now but we never took preventive measures, now it's here. We have to be extra careful because no one will develop a vaccine or cure as it's an African disease.
TravelRe: 10 Things Foreigners Find Weird About Nigerians(PICS) by prophetone(m): 8:00am On Jul 28, 2014
Tunguy01: nw tell me 1 tin u espect d op 2 say abt d almajeris ( aboki ) , his only mistake is nt mentioning d ibo culture ( I luv it )
Which septic tank were you scooped out from?
CultureRe: Meet The Most Beautiful People On Earth- The Fulanis by prophetone(m): 7:36am On Jul 28, 2014
Adorayble: Which pple r we talkn abt here? Do U even knw d state am frm? Dem full my street scarter!Park well Jare!
He's right. The Fulani are very shy by nature and wouldn't hold on to a strangers wrapper or what not, it's the Azbins that are known for that psychological blackmail tactic of begging. They will make you feel so heartless if u refuse to give then alms. Besides most Fulani are self-sufficient through their cattle, most of the beggars you see are Hausa.

#teamfulani
PoliticsRe: Killing Of My 3 Sons Planned By GEJ—Nigeria’s Shiite Leader, Sheikh El-ZakZaky by prophetone(m): 11:27am On Jul 27, 2014
berem: must GEJ have a direct involvement or be briefed before the shooting take place? Why then do we have a CDS? There are some things I don't really have to blame GEJ especially on incidents like this. I am fully on his side in this matter. My worries is the aftermath of the killings.
I'm just uncomfortable with the spate of avoidable killings in the country and of course you'd expect me to hold the Chief Security Officer of the country responsible. I also worry terribly about the consequences of these killings keeping in mind BH reign of terror was triggered the EXACT same way and these are very unstable people security-wise.
PoliticsRe: Killing Of My 3 Sons Planned By GEJ—Nigeria’s Shiite Leader, Sheikh El-ZakZaky by prophetone(m): 11:19am On Jul 27, 2014
dontjealousme: U should talk at ur level? U know nothing about the Army Commanding structures and their operations. Troops on routine patrol can intercept any gathering or groups becos Nigeria is currently on red(high) alert due to Boko Haram activities.
What level could you rationally be referring to? On what basis did you conclude the troops were on routine patrol when there are reports that the soldiers were unknown to their local battalion? Are you suggesting that soldiers on patrol can engage and open fire on Bring Back Our Girls protesters because the nation is on red alert? Last time I checked, the C-in-C sits at the top of the Armed Forces commanding structure.
PoliticsRe: Killing Of My 3 Sons Planned By GEJ—Nigeria’s Shiite Leader, Sheikh El-ZakZaky by prophetone(m): 11:04am On Jul 27, 2014
berem: I see another islamic terrorist sect building up soon. This is the same mistake Yar'adua committed, extra judicial killings on Mohammed Yusuf. Even though GEJ did not have a direct involvement in this case,he will still be blamed because it happened during his tenure as president.
How can you say the Commander-in-Chief did not have direct involvement in this case...do you honestly believe that GJ was not briefed on the movement of those troops especially on such a matter of national security? Is that how much he is undermined by the military?
PoliticsRe: Buhari Masterminded His Own Convoy Bombing-dokubo-asari by prophetone(m): 8:20am On Jul 27, 2014
sunnyshayne: In the north we have Elrufai and in the south we have Asari Dokubo.

that means there are vacancies for more.
How dare you compare an erudite administrator that transformed Abuja into a world-class city to a drunk Islamic terrorist fisherman with so much hate for his people that he chose to establish a university in Benin republic when Yenagoa is begging for one. Bloody hypocrite.
PoliticsRe: Buhari Masterminded His Own Convoy Bombing-dokubo-asari by prophetone(m): 8:06am On Jul 27, 2014
LilPeezy: Remember d mend did not kill d innocents lyk d way BH r killin nw innocent pple nw, so don't compare d mends nd BH as one.....
What are you saying? Have you forgotten the scores of innocent people, including a family that MEND killed in the Independence Day Bombing in Abuja?
PoliticsRe: Buhari Masterminded His Own Convoy Bombing-dokubo-asari by prophetone(m): 8:00am On Jul 27, 2014
OneNaira6: My only question of the attack is how the hell did a bomb miss his car yet it was able to take out 3 cars in front of him. If let's say an magically bomb e be, how come his car didn't have any impact from the explosion. Yes the bomb missed his car, or so we were told, but the car hit three cars in front of him and if anyone knew anything about explosions, the force associated to it can directly hit near by subject thus Buhari's car should have had more damage. Based on the pic, it showed his car was shot at but his windows were still in fact. That should have been shattered for a car that was very near an explosion. Na em be my only question
Those were shrapnel marks and not bullet holes.
PoliticsRe: Buhari Masterminded His Own Convoy Bombing-dokubo-asari by prophetone(m): 7:44am On Jul 27, 2014
autumnflower: What i fail to umderstand is why is this guys given an significance especially by the nairaland team?
This is a terrorist, you might want to decieve yourself and say he fought to people but the fact still remains he terrorised nigeria. Making him and shekau same.
just imagine shekau is granted amnesty and 5 years from now he makes stupid statements which are soely personal opinion and it hits FP of nairaland every single time?
Bless you for this.
PoliticsRe: Group Mobilises For Protest In US Against President Jonathan by prophetone(m): 9:39pm On Jul 26, 2014
UK next.
PoliticsRe: Nasir El-rufai Criticizes GEJ For Trying To Save Al Makura's Asss by prophetone(m): 9:43am On Jul 25, 2014
GEJ is a hypocrite, trying to win Al-makura over when he set the whole thing up.
PoliticsRe: Why The Hatred On Igbos? by prophetone(m): 11:17pm On Jul 24, 2014
omenka: You make a valid point. That is how it should be if we were practising true federalism, but given the warped nature of the Nigerian politicosphare, it makes perfect sense to aspire to hold power at the centre.

Looking at what you said from another angle, one could turn your argument of the irrelevance of agitating for the presidency, siting the state of the north as your backup point, on its head! One could say, the dearth of development in the north as compared to the other regions, even though they've had the highest number of chances at the presidency, is a testimony to the selflessness and nationalistic character of leaders of northern extraction! They could argue the northerners had the chance to develop they regions exclusively without question (since most were military regimes answerable to nobody) but rather chosed to uniformly spread development across the country giving their own region FAR LESS!! Hope you follow my drift?

Now, that aside, the fact that northern presidencies hasn't really reflected on the wellbeing on the north doesn't necessarily mean that an Igbo presidency would go thesame way. Have certain bigoted elements on this forum not severally praised Stella Udua for most of the FG sponsored aviation projects in the SE?? What makes you think that if someone like her for instance is made the president (God forbid), a lot more wouldn't be done??

Whatever it is, it pays in Nigeria of today to have good governors, and pays even more to hold power at the centre!
PoliticsRe: Gen Buhari Immediately After The Blast(video) by prophetone(m): 8:38am On Jul 24, 2014
Buhari will live till he completes his second term in 2023. Look at how calm he remained in the midst of chaos. Sai ka yi dan daura.
PoliticsRe: Vacate The South, Asari-dokubo’s Group Ask Northerners by prophetone(m): 3:14am On Jul 24, 2014
Rubbish. The North has spoken in clear terms. All southerners should evacuate the north and this country should be dismembered. The north needs to concentrate on developing it's massive mineral deposits while protecting itself from the influx of granny rap.ists, baby factories and ritualists to mention a few. I wonder why Ohaneze youth are desperate to hold on to this failed union. Parasites.
PoliticsRe: Ohaneze Youths Fault Call For Dissolution Of Nigeria By Arewa Youths by prophetone(m): 2:35am On Jul 24, 2014
What a shame. The Igbo have shown once again that they're empty barrels that make the most noise. A little threat by the north and they're shaking and preaching peace. The North must push on with the registration and deportation of all Nyamiri before they export their baby enterprises to arewa. All the posturing and chest beating fooled no one from day one and their constant abandonment of the red soiled, erosion ravaged barren one plot of land they call home is evidence of their parasitic nature. Shameless migrant pygmies.

#NyamiriMustGo

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