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Politics / Why Obasanjo Is Angry With President Buhari by sammyp01: 11:54pm On Jan 27, 2018 |
*Why Obasanjo is angry with President Buhari By Prince Ugo - The Nigerian News Portal** ....thenigerian.news Fresh facts have emerged that the refusal of President Muhhamdu Buhari to grant some concessions to former President Olusegun Obasanjo might have been the reason he wrote to attack President Muhammadu Buhari advising him not to seek re-election in 2019, TheNigerian News has authoritatively gathered. According to impeccable sources in the know of events, it was revealed to TheNigerian that the letter was as a result of the refusal of President Muhammdu Buhari to accede to a couple of requests made by Obasanjo in recent times. The source informed TheNigerian that former president Obasanjo had formed “the habit of wanting to put his cronies in sensitive positions of authority. He is also interested in a couple of deals which didn’t go his way, and he resorted to attacking the president in the form of an open letter” he stated. Further investigations revealed that the first point of disagreement was the $5.792bn contract for 3,050MW Mambilla power project that was awarded to Messrs China Gezhouba Corporation, Sinohydro Corporation Limited and CGOC Group Limited. A top presidency source who pleaded anonymity stated that “ Obasanjo was neck deep interested in the Mambilla power project. He brought in some companies and wanted President Buhari to use his veto power to authorize the minister in charge to hand over the project to his preferred companies, but President Buhari declined and insisted that due process is followed.” The source further added that the position of President Buhari didn’t go down well with Obasanjo, who was lived when the contract was eventually awarded to China Gezhouba Corporation, Sinohydro Corporation Limited and CGOC Group Limited. “ Obasanjo was livid that the president didn’t dance to his tune despite the pressure he mounted. At some point, Obasanjo accused some close confidants of the president as being the brain behind the refusal of the president to grant him the concession, which wasn’t the case. President Buhari wanted due process to be followed and wondered why Obasanjo was so interested in the project.” The source stated. Another source stated that as part of his ploy to get the contract for the Mabilla power project, former president Obasanjo visited the site of the power project to run an assessment in November 2016. During the visit, Obasanjo was quoted to have said “I sited the Mambilla Hydro Power Project on the plateau due to the great potentials it has for electricity generation for the country. Nigeria must complete the project because the cost is getting higher by the day, and if we do not do it today, we must have to do it tomorrow.” “He was there to run an assessment for himself, and from there he started putting pressure on President Buhari to tilt the contract towards the contractors he arranged.” Our source said. A source knowledgeable in the history of the Mambilla power project hinted that the idea of the Mambilla plateau was first conceived in 1982 during the time of President Shehu Shagari.. he said that “the project was planned to consist of 2,600MW base-load hydroelectric power to be implemented in 5 years. The first phase of the project was planned to span the period 1982 – 1985. It consisted of two stages, the pre-feasibility and feasibility stage. The Project was first awarded by the former President Shehu Shagari’s administration in 1982. However, in the first stage, the soil investigation was never completed, and the whole project came to a halt for financial reasons and political changes.” He said. “In 2005 former President Olusegun Obasanjo resuscitated the Mambilla hydropower project and placed it and the supervisory Ministry of Power under the Presidency so that it could be accelerated. A German company, Lahmeyer International was invited to review the previous work that had been carried out, which included the geotechnical work. After this, the company (Lahmeyer) was awarded a $3.2 billion contract in 2005 to conduct feasibility studies on the multi-billion naira Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.” The source further added that former president Obasanjo wants total control over the project just like he did while he was president in 2005, and one of the reasons why the project didn’t see the light of the day. “President Buhari resisted this overture, and this made Obasanjo angry.” In a related development, it was gathered that former president Obasanjo became overbearing with demands as he is used to and the president felt uncomfortable with him and at some point tried to distance himself from him, which didn’t go down well with Obasanjo. This much was gathered from a top security source who stated that “Obasanjo for some strange reasons feels a sense of entitlement in this government which he thinks he is not getting hence the open letter.” “One would have reasoned that Obasanjo would have written a personal letter to President Buhari if indeed he meant good. What stops him from seeking an audience? But he chooses to do a publicity stunt to create an impression that he meant well for Nigeria.” The source also added that the final straw that broke the camel’s back was the recent appointment of a substantive Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The source stated that former president Obasanjo wanted his candidate from one of the south-west states to fill in the slot. “When he approached the president with the request, the president politely told him that there was a recommendation for an insider to be appointed as DG. But this didn’t go down well with former president Obasanjo, who felt slighted for the second time.” “In truth, we warned the president to expect something from Obasanjo and true to our advice he wrote a childish letter.” He stated. He further added that “some of us warned Mr. President about him earlier and how he would make many demands and if he doesn’t get what he wants, he would take to the newspapers to appear like a saint.” Another source in the camp of former president Obasanjo, who pleaded anonymity, stated that the former president at some point complained bitterly about the disposition of the president in turning down his requests despite his efforts towards his election in 2015. “At some point, Baba was not happy with President Buhari on a couple of issues which he kept to himself. He only spoke in parables from time to time.” He stated. “Some very close people to him had advised him to make fewer demands on the president, but you know how Baba does his things. Maybe he still wants to be president of Nigeria again. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Celebrities / Re: Is This Why P-square’s Family Didn’t Want Peter Okoye To Marry Lola Omotayo??? by sammyp01: 1:53pm On Jan 21, 2018 |
princeemmma: Olodo if my wife smokes how is it your business |
Celebrities / Re: Is This Why P-square’s Family Didn’t Want Peter Okoye To Marry Lola Omotayo??? by sammyp01: 2:49pm On Jan 19, 2018 |
Oboy you need flogging really Was the husband not aware that she smokes What the hell is wrong with you. Because she smokes does it mean the marriage will not work. Dumb Bleep |
Business / Re: Food Prices Crash To Give Nigerians A December To Remember by sammyp01: 7:52am On Dec 18, 2017 |
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Youwin Online Training Begins 5th Of December by sammyp01: 8:13am On Dec 05, 2017 |
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Celebrities / Re: Cleo Tao Is Dead! (Planet 101.1FM Presenter In Akwa Ibom) by sammyp01: 1:45pm On Dec 02, 2017 |
She was the Angela yee of Rhythm Fm ph. She was on point.she could flow.her Voice was captivating and she knows what she was doing. This is so sad really. Another good one down. Farewell cleo patra tawo You left a mark on earth |
Career / Re: Your Salary Is Not Enough If You Experience These Signs by sammyp01: 1:49pm On Nov 08, 2017 |
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Politics / Re: Nyesom Wike's New Beautiful Mansion by sammyp01: 2:34pm On Oct 13, 2017 |
My guy that is is Wike's house. Who no know that one for PORTHARCOURT. The house has a church in it. And FYI I said ameachi did not built ,weather he stole or not is another matter swagagolic01: |
Politics / Re: Nyesom Wike's New Beautiful Mansion by sammyp01: 10:54am On Oct 12, 2017 |
I didn't see any house Like this ameachi built in all his years in office 1 Like 1 Share |
TV/Movies / Re: A Thread For TSTV First Experience And The Hotspot by sammyp01: 8:45am On Oct 03, 2017 |
Where can I get it in port Harcourt |
Politics / One Man Independence Day Protest In Port Harcourt by sammyp01: 4:40pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
I just spotted this man carry a placard around GRA Junction in Port Harcourt. Obviously he is not happy with the way things are going In Nigeria
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Sports / Re: 95% Free 1:3odds Rollover. Stop Here by sammyp01: 3:36pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
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Travel / Re: Beautiful Photos Of Lagos City. by sammyp01: 8:36am On Sep 15, 2017 |
I did a similar post like this for port Harcourt But it never entered front page But we have had many negative news from port Harcourt hitting from page https://www.nairaland.com/4038343/aerial-view-port-harcourt |
Travel / Re: Aerial View Of Port Harcourt by sammyp01: 6:55pm On Sep 07, 2017 |
I think it will be nice if this get to that front page. Nobody died here cc; lalasticlala |
Travel / Re: Aerial View Of Port Harcourt by sammyp01: 10:16am On Sep 07, 2017 |
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Travel / Aerial View Of Port Harcourt by sammyp01: 10:13am On Sep 07, 2017 |
Port Harcourt no doubt is a beautiful city. and recently they have been a lot of negative stories about her and i guess it is time we tell our story.
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Sports / Re: HOT! 2.85 odds Betting Tips today (1/09/2017 by sammyp01: 8:22pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
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Sports / Re: Free Daily 2 Odds For 1 Million (100% Sure) - Sports - Banned by sammyp01: 7:43pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
Guy just allow the guy didn't him thing They are not forcing anyone into it quote author=ghanaman5050 post=60005608]This boy just scam nairalander . This boy have 50 people in VIP that 5k ×50 = 250k. Wow . You loss yesterday and today give DNB . I told you guys to wait for ten days before joining vip. [/quote] |
Sports / Re: Free Daily 2 Odds For 1 Million (100% Sure) - Sports - Banned by sammyp01: 5:14pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Following. Please I need the game for today |
Sports / Re: Free Daily 2 Odds For 1 Million (100% Sure) - Sports - Banned by sammyp01: 3:32pm On Aug 29, 2017 |
How do I connect to this telegram group |
Politics / Re: Rochas Okorocha Blasts Femi Fani-Kayode: "You Need Clinical Examinations" by sammyp01: 8:20am On Jul 27, 2017 |
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Phones / Re: How To Chat Incognito On Whatsapp by sammyp01: 7:37am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Step 1 Launch your whatsapp and go to Settings Step 2 Enter Account settings and then Privacy Step 3 *Tap “Last Seen” and tick “Nobody” Note: Setting your “Last Seen” to Nobody you Won't be able to see other people's Last Seen status Step 4 Now go to “Read reciepts” at the botton of the screen and untick the box beside it. This will make your contacts not know if you have read their messages. Note: Disabling the “read reciepts” you won't be able to see “read reciepts” from other people I.e you won't know if other people have read your messages. Having done that, you can now chat incognito without getting seen. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: I Want To Be The Next President Of Nigeria - Fayose by sammyp01: 3:56pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
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Politics / Re: N6billion Found In Private Account Of NSCDC Commandant General. by sammyp01: 11:24am On Jun 14, 2017 |
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Politics / Re: Hundreds Of Northerners Leave Port Harcourt Today (Photos) by sammyp01: 8:28am On Jun 13, 2017 |
Prove it. Because for all I know the igbo states are Abia Anambra Imo,Enugu,Ebonyi. Please do not claim Rivers state. You are not part of us and will never be. quote author=IpobExposed post=57462593] it is [/quote] 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Hundreds Of Northerners Leave Port Harcourt Today (Photos) by sammyp01: 11:26am On Jun 12, 2017 |
Port Harcourt is not igbo Land |
Politics / Re: BREAKING!!! Arewa Eviction Order To Igbos: Buhari Reacts From London Hospital by sammyp01: 8:45am On Jun 08, 2017 |
nkowalo: If he resigns now will things change automatically Will the poor man become rich all of a sudden He is sick he is sick and that's all about it 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: See First Photo Of Kemi Olunloyo After Been Released From Prison by sammyp01: 9:06pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
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