From my study it is strategically a bad move from the GEJ presidency to allow such negative news items dominate the media.
If you like call it ''abuse to freedom of the press'' but needful is to (COVERTLY) censor the media. Some information should not be published. Especially those highlighting the success of the terrorist organisation.
One of the most embarrasing example is the boko haram leader shekau leader claiming to defy death.
Nobody is arguing their ingenuity but if shekau wants to brag it should not be shown by our own indigenous media.
The sole aim of the publicity is to creat panic thereby undermining the achievment of the president in the fight againt terrorism. So logically the president should control the press on issues of boko haram and terrorism and this control must be discreet. Consider china, even in more liberal states,damaging information is controlled.
Don't show your weakness to people rather show strength and you will attract more admirers and helper will throng to your doorstep

Secondly GEJ. Seem to disobey the 30 law in our book.

''Law 30: Make your accomplishment seem effortless''
Every day we are disturbed with never ending song by the federal government how the rate of insecurity is high in the country, how boko haram and pipeline vandals seem to be smarter than our honorable officers, how the cost for security is almost wiping out our annual budget including the boring difficulties faced by the military. While all these are very crucial points but they should not be for public consumption whether freedom of information or not... FOI can only apply in the face of good news or not-too-bad news but the critical ones that can cause public panic should hidden not only from the public, but from the foreign scene.
The nigerians mass media is not helping issues when we tend to see more people killed by the boko boys than the Nigerian military. You can imagine the kind of motivation the sect would get when they see thousands of people they killed on NTA.

Boko haram may have been an instrument by some few northern elite politicians to discredit Gej's performance against 2015. If Goodluck had physically been able to sympatize and share in the grieve with the victim of these mayhem, the northern strategist would have failed with back fired plan staring at them in the face. Because he has been able to secure the sympathy of the ordinary common man in the north who can not be manipulated against the president because they saw him as one of them sharing the same pain with them.

The president should have sent reliefs and aids personally to the victims. He should have genuinely or ingenuinly aligned with these terrorist victims: i dont mean like officially making a statement from Abuja..... Manipulate the eternal emotional weakness of man and buy their undying support and love. Draw close to them. Visit them constantly.. All those unneccesary foreign travels to kenya and all that would have paid better had it been invested in the north.

the surest way to kill illegal business is to legalize.... So if its true,,,,, big ups to the federal gov.
This illegal biz is costing this country a lot of money... So what the heck! Legalize it

* the boko haram effect: since the rise of the islamist group in north east nigeria with an agenda to ground to a halt our democratic government, our government have suffered and yet again Goodluck Jonathan have repeatedly shown his amaturish stature in the power play game.
There have never been a more better opportunity to curry the favor and support of the northerners and to show off his skill as a leader.
''Law 14: pose as a friend, work as a spy''
comes very handy. Since 2010 bombs after bombs go off periodically in the North killing and maiming people in their dozens but ironically rarely have we seen the southern president visit or pay condolences in person in the violence ridden states of Borno, Adamawa etc.
This posture assumed by the president Goodluck Jonathan does not signify friendship at all. His distance is causing more harm than Good to himself the president... Little wonder why most northern politicians have flocked to the oposition.

since when does the youth have to replace the law efforcment agencies in carrying out their duties. Why not report to the police to retrieve the arms.

i dont think any chinko can chase a nigerian with cane in Nigeria. Unless he wants to die

Episode 2: the Gej goof

Baba Iyabo having presided Nigeria for eight years under 2-term arrangement, he stand as nigeria's most successful leader of not in terms of development.

Goodluck jonathan as the current president have failed countless times using the same rule book which Baba had succeded with.
* the alleged agreement that said he will not sit for re-election. I am sure he must have made such arrangement, but whether or not he made such arrangement
under law 12: using selective honesty and generosity, ''When you have a history of deceit behind you, no amount of honesty, generosity, or kindness will fool people''
GEJ should have pretended to honor the agreement even untill the eleventh hour. He should have kept his word even though he has other intentions.
Its a negative image to be percieved as one who does not keep to his promises. I am not saying he should not contest for another term but the least he could have done was pretend otherwise.

abes: I didn't read your article, but just tell us what has Obasanjo and Gej roforofo fight got anything to do with APC? Does APC chase you around in your dreams?

it has alot to do with APC, JUST follow this blockbuster as events unfold

If there is something unpleasant or unpopular that needs to be done, it is far too risky for you to do the work yourself. You need a cat's-paw— someone who does the dirty, dangerous work for you. The cat's-paw grabs what you need, hurts whom you need hurt, and keeps people from noticing that you are the one responsible. Let someone else be the executioner, or the bearer of bad news, while you bring only joy and glad tidings
nuhu ribadu was a good public servant but unfortunately he was just a tool in Baba's hand.
Many politicians cried that they were been victimised but it was incomprehensible for a corrupt person to be crying foul. I do not support corruption neither do i think efcc is next best thing after razor blade.

The name EFCC strikes terror to the heart of many nigerian politicians.
The anti-corruption agency was the ingenuity of the master himself Obj. Its a fact that large percentage of nigerians in my opinion 100% are corrupt even worse among the politicians. So you see Efcc was not set up to fight corruption, a sound and well structured judiciary would have done better. But with efcc their was flexibilty and this dependency on the president which was the perfect tool to discipline enemies or even destroy and annihilate them without it seeming like a personal thing.

Now back to the boss; Obj during his time had lots of enemies which is not particularly unusuall and yet again he handled them just like Messi would do the learther football.
*Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally.

Does any one know of James Ibori, lucky igbenedion, alamiesegha (na me give am the name?), Bode George, and other ex convicts or escapess? Don't be surprised..... Baba iyabo is a master in the game. He must have loved kanye west's hit single 'power'
All great leaders since Moses have known that a feared enemy must be crushed completely. (Sometimes they have learned this the hard way.) If one ember is left alight, no matter how dimly it smolders, a fire will eventually break out. More is lost through stopping halfway than through total annihilation: The enemy will recover, and will seek revenge. Crush him, not only in body but in spirit.
There is twist here and i give it to Baba he is just good.

*Law 26: Keep Your Hands Clean

Learn to give before you take. It softens the ground, takes the bite out of a future request, or simply creates a distraction. And the giving can take many forms: an actual gift, a generous act, a kind favor, an "honest" admission—whatever it takes.
Give a gift. Few people can resist a gift, even from the most hardened enemy, which is why it is often the perfect way to disarm people. A gift brings out the child in us, instantly lowering our defenses. Although we often view other people's actions in the most cynical light, we rarely see the Machiavellian element of a gift, which quite often hides ulterior motives. A gift is the perfect object in which to hide a deceptive move.
We are all familiar with the popular phrase credited to Obj politics is a 'do or die affair' power corrupts and intoxicates people and i am sure Obj as a renowed pro in the game of power must understand the ecstacy that comes with being the ultimate man, aha! Goodluck aka Jona must currently be very high from the influence

1. The man who initiates strong reforms often becomes the scapegoat for any kind of dissatisfaction. 2. Eventually the reaction to your reforms may consume you, for change is upsetting to the human animal, even when it is for the good.
So you now see why even after the terrifying Abacha regime, all Nigerians like myself who thought the messiah have finally arrived were disappointed..... ''format''
Moving on, many people even my dad still thinks Obj is the best thing to happen to nigeria. Why? Simple he brought mobile communication to nigeria. Honestly it has affected Nigeia in more positive ways than one. But is it another calculated attempt or perharps unconsciouse move making his presidency a wonder? Your guess is as good as mine
*Law 12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim.

One of many truth i was able to acquire is the Correllation between a successful leader and a good player in the realm of power: little wonder our golden Boy ''Jona'' have been fumbling and stumbling in the past three years which tends to be severe as 2015 approaches. From the little we know about our presido, he has not been the best of a leader always coming from the back as secound fiddle to handle the leadership position therefore he is a novice in the game of power play but a lot is still to come in this drama.
I decided to role back to the times of Obj as commander-in-chief in the Nigerian armed forces and his methods were very impressive. He played according to the rule book in the game of power which made my resentment of him look a childs joke.
The 48 laws of power by Robert Green would be our guide as we analyze Obj's performance

according to law 45 in power play guidelines
* 45: Preach the Need for Change But Never Reform Too Much at Once....

Yar adua respected the law in my opinion, although most of became frustrated for serious go-slow in putting the economics and infracstructure together, i still respect. His demise saw Goodluck Jonathan as the next presido in great nation. I voted for him and i know most nigerians voted for him. After three years into his presidency, most of us who voted begin to wonder wheather we had made the wrong choice among us is the notorious god father to the president Obj.
Although this 'matter-for-ground' is very intricate and complex as to why and how has our presido failed us?
His economic agenda and some other sector is kind of paying of but something is lacking.
Obj has ruled nigeria as military and as civilian he has mastered the act of power he has developed in the game of power and control he is now a grand commander in the act. To this fact i dofe my hat and i give him respect. I would say he is such an inspiration to us who crave power despirately.

fellow nairaland politicians follow me as we navigate the murky waters of the Nigerian political scene. The game plan in their ultimate quest for power.

By : GSAINT 2013 was a year of many turbulences for Nigeria. There was serious security issues, some economic breakthroughs and in politics, was a melodrama of non stop action till the very season of open letters.
As a young Nigerian, politics mattered very little to me with music and entertainment taking the better of my interest untill 2013 when politics was obviously the most entertaining gig. During this time i read lots of news items from both indigenous and foreign media, i followed political threads, read comments infact nairaland politics section was my new handout. Guess what, my political naivity was murdered i was blessed with new enlightenment that evaded me all these while.
Before 2013 i was a critic of Obj nigeria's ex-presido. My reasons were he never developed democracy infact his tenure was very autocratic with lots disregard for the rule of law. Even though he recorded some successes in certain aspects but that didn't buy him my respect. Yar adua came and he got my sympathy

greatest mathematicians.... Lwtmb

Young Money:
Am not surprise about this news the Muslim Brotherhood Party (APC) are the major problem of this country

i disagree, people like you are the problem we have in Nigeria. Last time i checked Apc is less than six months old. Say the truth and the truth shall set you free

Black Peni5: GEJ have cleaned up, rehabilitated and made millionaires out of militants. However, as soon as GEJ won the 2011 elections Boko Boys with the help of unknown people unleashed terror on innocent Nigerians.

With the 'it is our oil' mentality in the Niger Delta, if a Northener wins in 2015, will the militants try to frustrate his government the same way Boko Boys did to GEJ? Will the amnesty arrangements be cancelled and granted to Boko boys? Will the militant millionaires return to the creeks? Will the National Conference address all issues...Abi nothing will happen since Nigerians are cowards and will take anything that comes their way.

was it jonathan that took the militants out of the creeks?
What has he done that is significant in keeping these militants off the creeks that any other president cannot do?

Remember niger delta militancy is not about Goodluck jonathan but about the uplifting of the region from abuse economically and environmentally...
And unfortunately selfish reasons. Any president that can do little to address these issues would definitly keep militants in the niger delta at bay.

yes mr. President please rescue us from the evil called your wife 'mama peace'

ontarian:

Bro, if u base your argument on educational/business intelligence, you may end up voting the wrong person. education & intelligence do not make a man a good candidate.

A good heart that cares for others more, is what is needed. A man for the people and of the people. Someone who loves his people.

as much as would support you in this your very intelligient argument i want to add that its not just having a good mind or being educated, but a man with vision to compliment....... Thats why fashola stands head and shoulder above all other nigerian leaders. His fore sight is super.....
We need visionary leaders in every aspect of our government.

ckkris: And WHY do you suggest that?

because this is nigeria and we are not afraid of anybody US or not........ Dont you know big brother does not care about our welfare? They want to decimate our country to their advantage.. We know them like money

imagine that Gej had d balls to severe ties with united states?
¤Jst thinking aloud

deb:

You just confirmed my believe about how idiotic and senseless Nigerians could be. The same reason the country can never develop and mediocres will continue to be in charge of the affairrs of our nation.

Even when you know what is best fo your life you still boldly state that you will not choose it for yoursself on the alter of sentiments that has kept you in poverty. Have always said it that the Nigerian citizens ar overated. They are not smart in anway they only know how to dupe people. That is what the call smart. mttscheeew

the obvious observation is very unfortunate

Mbeki: The writer is probably afraid America is loossing her grip on Africa to China!

probably true... I hope we are not trading one master for another

bloggernaija: A mo ara wa.
I can smell a deep thinker from 10 miles away.
I gravitate toward such people.
Some people have wisdom
Some are brilliant at what they .
Some are intelligent.
But very few are deep.
Fashola is a deep thinker,
But he is nowhere near awolowo
Yet,
Very close ,
But not there yet.

i am sure u were not born yet during the time of awolowo yet u speak like you know what you are saying.... Do u really know awolowo?

atlwireles:
I hope his people just saw your comment. He will never win an election from Lagos. No matter how many great articles the press writes about him.

i pray those advicing him should tell him the importance of familiarizing with the locals...... Thats common sense.

luvinhubby: Nwoke a anodu na mmiri ncha baa ya n`anya (Amaechi is blinded by soap foams inside a pool of water).
This guy is gradually drowning without remedy.....what a pity

you people saying amaechi is drowing surprise me oooo. This is a man that have ruled rivers for two terms which will soon expire. The people of river state should put the state first before politics.. I think amaechi is making lots of noise not because he wants to remain governor forever but because he is percieving maginalization.

if he wants to be elected he should come to delta state lets know him very well

the person that released the document is a sabotoa and a traitor who is even deadlier than the ones he wants to expose. From what i read thts a gentleman analysis of what to do to win the election. Everyone have their strategies... The document did not say they would assasinate or kill or cause violence. To me its a fair piece of game plan.