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Politics › Re: How Buhari Goofed Again After Meeting With Service Chiefs by Splashme: 7:32am On Aug 23, 2017
AngryRebel:
Why make an idiot out of urself? If u don't have something reasonable to say,why u stick ur mouth up ur a*ss n shut d fu*ck up.
Politics › Re: FFK Reacts To Reports Of Rat Invasion In President buhari's Office by Splashme: 7:28am On Aug 23, 2017
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...........this Fani-Kayode na die
Politics › Re: Reactions Over Rats In President Buhari's Office by Splashme: 7:25am On Aug 23, 2017
Jostico:
its obvious that this is not the end. they take us for nothing bc nobody dares to challenge them. they can do whatever, and all we have to do or say is only through the internet and no physical combat.
Politics › Re: Evidence To Prove Buhari Lied Against Ojukwu In His Speech. (Pic) by Splashme: 9:35pm On Aug 22, 2017
Donchips:
Buhari wants to lie against the dead shame on him. No honour. Meanwhile listen to E che na mmadu wu ewu by oriental brothers
Politics › Re: Charles Ogbu To PMB: You Insulted Us By Addressing Us As 'My Dear Citizens' by Splashme: 7:19pm On Aug 22, 2017
iamadonis2:
Buhari #YourMumuDonDo
Politics › Re: Rats Damage President Buhari's Office - Garba Shehu by Splashme: 5:50pm On Aug 22, 2017
fergie001:
This time its rats?
God,
Ananias and Sapphira
Y not these garbages and their zillions of pseudo functional malfunctionists.

So,with all the Security,
Nat Geo Wild is still taking place in Aso Villa.

Buhariiiiii!
for how long?
Politics › Re: Evidence To Prove Buhari Lied Against Ojukwu In His Speech. (Pic) by Splashme: 5:02pm On Aug 22, 2017
It's a shame for a country's president
to lie such shamelessly

This government is all
about lies

#Bleep
Politics › Re: Evidence To Prove Buhari Lied Against Ojukwu In His Speech. (Pic) by Splashme: 2:37pm On Aug 22, 2017
Politics › Re: Evidence To Prove Buhari Lied Against Ojukwu In His Speech. (Pic) by Splashme: 1:52pm On Aug 22, 2017
Buhari is a shameless liar
Politics › Re: Why Buhari Is Good As Nigeria's President Till 2023 - Azuka (punch) by Splashme(op): 9:41am On Aug 22, 2017
DabLord:
The Lion king is back all the pigs and idiots should go and seek refuge or else disaster will smile at themhuh
Useless Lion king.
Shame of a President
Politics › Re: Why Buhari Is Good As Nigeria's President Till 2023 - Azuka (punch) by Splashme(op): 9:40am On Aug 22, 2017
ReubenE:
Sarcastic
Exactly
I was wondering too if any sane Nigerian will ask BUHARI to remain in office till 2023
Politics › Re: Why We Declared Holiday For Buhari ―kogi Govt by Splashme: 9:04am On Aug 22, 2017
Mumu Yahaya Bello.
You are a disgrace to the youths.


Useless sycophant
Politics › Re: Nigerians Will Never Forget These Quotes. by Splashme: 9:02am On Aug 22, 2017
97% vs 5% - Buhari
Politics › Why Buhari Is Good As Nigeria's President Till 2023 - Azuka (punch) by Splashme(op): 8:55am On Aug 22, 2017
The news that President Muhammadu Buhari returned over the weekend gladdened my heart. Even though I do not like Buhari’s governance style and do not believe that he has good leadership skills, it is my wish that Buhari should remain healthy and strong to complete his first term and even win a second term in office. Why do I want Buhari to remain strong and in power in spite of his leadership deficiency?

Since Nigeria’s independence, Buhari has been the most divisive president Nigeria has ever had. Unlike other Nigerian military or civilian leaders who tried to cloak their ethno-religious preferences, Buhari does not hide his. He does not even try to be politically correct. He just speaks and acts the way he feels in his heart. All you need to hear his unclothed thoughts is pray that he would travel abroad and respond to questions at a news conference or town hall meeting. That is probably the reason he rarely grants interviews in Nigeria.

Almost anytime Buhari speaks or acts, he divides Nigerians into North and South, Muslims and Christians, the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party, those who gave him 97 per cent votes and those who gave him five per cent votes, and so on. Consequently, he gets passionate support from those who are in his “camp” and gets passionate opposition from those outside his “camp”.

In addition, Buhari ignites in many Nigerians that spirit to agitate for how to solve the structural problems of Nigeria. A conciliatory President would have made many Nigerians relax and hope that just by good governance Nigeria would become better one day. It happened during the months Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was the Acting President, especially the first time Buhari was away for about two months. Because of Osinbajo’s conciliatory stance, the line between supporters and opponents of the administration seemed covered. Osinbajo visited erstwhile opponents, made nice speeches, and took actions that seemed to calm frayed nerves.

It was obvious that Osinbajo wanted to be the leader of all Nigerians instead of the leader of those Nigerians who liked him. For example, when Buhari was away in February and there were street protests (initially scheduled to be led by musician Tu Baba) concerning the harsh economic times facing Nigeria, the police did not molest the protesters. Rather, Acting President Osinbajo sent out a message to them saying: “We heard you loud and clear.” That is the type of thing Buhari can never do as President. The way he would have reacted to those protests was to ensure that they were dealt with for allegedly breaching public peace and posing a threat to national security. If he were in a sweet mood, he would simply ignore the protesters without uttering a word to acknowledge their concerns.

However, it seemed that something happened to Osinbajo when Buhari returned in March. For when Buhari left this last time and was absent for over three months, Osinbajo seemed less conciliatory as before. The way the police manhandled those who protested against Buhari’s long absence and some other actions taken under Osinbajo seemed to suggest that he was briefed to act differently before his principal left on May 7 for his last medical care in London.

Buhari’s speech on Monday, August 21, 2017, after his return, showed that old habits, indeed, die hard. It was anti-climatic, given that the nation was informed two days earlier about the speech. For a President who had been away for 104 days on medical leave, one would have thought he would make a conciliatory speech thanking Nigerians for their steadfastness while he was away and assuring them that he was alright and stronger and ready to lead them into to become the nation of their dream. But he made no mention of his absence or health. Rather, he gave the nation a speech in which he called his compatriots “My dear citizens” rather than “Fellow citizens” and regaled the nation with words about “irresponsible elements” and the non-negotiability of Nigeria’s unity, while “charging the security agencies” not to relax.

Even though he tried to add a few other things, it was obvious that the focus of the President’s speech was a warning to those agitating for secession followed by those agitating for the restructuring of the nation. Also note that even though Fulani herdsmen have killed more Nigerians in the last year than Boko Haram or any other group, Buhari called it “farmers versus herdsmen clashes”. This means that in the eyes of Buhari, the issue of the killings and burning of villages by herdsmen is a minor matter of misunderstanding between two groups. And by mentioning the farmers first before the herdsmen, the implication is that the farmers are the aggressors while the herdsmen are the poor victims that merely try to defend themselves.

Therefore, the essence of the speech was to “warn” those threatening Nigeria with secession and restructuring that the lion king was back and would not tolerate any rubbish from any quarter. In plain text, the speech was not an address to the citizens of Nigeria. It was a speech directed at those viewed as “irresponsible elements” and what was in store for them.

There was no war scheduled to start in Nigeria in a day or two after the return of Buhari. So, there was no hurry to warn those planning to start a war or trouble. There was no confirmation that he had even transmitted a letter to the National Assembly about his return, so as to assume his office as President. Therefore, he was not yet the President of Nigeria by the time he was addressing the nation. And after transmitting that letter to the National Assembly, any speech from the President to the nation should have been more of a speech that would thank them, assure them and inspire them to be hopeful of a better tomorrow. Later, the President could then react to the so-called “irresponsible elements” by telling us what plans he had for them and the issues raised by them.

Buhari has a mentality that is required to jolt Nigerians out of their lethargy and docility. That mentality is: “You can make all the noise you want, but it can’t change a thing; for this is the way we have been doing things in this country. You either take it or leave it. But if you think you can start any trouble, we will give you double trouble and crush you.”

What this attitude does is that it angers those who think that they do not have a listening President. Rather than hope for a better tomorrow, many people feel that Nigeria is not headed in the right direction and ask for a better deal from Nigeria. That is why the calls for restructuring and secession have been strongest under the leadership of Buhari, even though he has only spent two years in office. The more he opposes them with his hard stance, the more they gather momentum.

Therefore, by the time he has spent eight years as the President of Nigeria, he would have jolted a sizeable number of Nigerians to wake up and find a lasting solution to the structural defects that have held Nigeria down for over 50 years. That is the greatest service Buhari would do for Nigeria, though inadvertently.

So, I wish President Muhammadu Buhari long life, good health and more years in office!


http://punchng.com/why-buhari-is-good-as-nigerias-president-till-2023/
Politics › Re: Buhari’s First Day Back On Duty, A Loud Disappointment, Aso Rock Sources - SR by Splashme: 8:14am On Aug 22, 2017
Jorussia:
The likely hood of this story being true is over 80%,because, the renovation the handlers of the president told us is a blatant lie.I believe the fate of pmb and his administration is in the hands of God and not cabal.whatever God decides is what will happen,not what Abba kyari and co decide.
Celebrities › Re: Seyi Law Reacts To Buhari’s Speech, “Buhari Goofed Big Time In His Speech” by Splashme: 12:21am On Aug 22, 2017
decency12:
i totally agree with seyi law....... whatever is good for the goose is good for the gander
Politics › Re: Buhari's National Broadcast Pre-recorded To Avoid Any"Accident"-Sahara Reporters by Splashme: 12:16am On Aug 22, 2017
Amajerry83:
This man for resign na. His health should be his first priority. If he resign he can stay in London for as long as he wants.
Politics › Re: Nigeria’s Debt Reaching Critical Levels — NEITI by Splashme: 12:14am On Aug 22, 2017
SaiNigeria:
Its not all about killing a diseased Camel to celebrate the return of a leader who went AWOL for over 105 days.

We need to ask questions.......When the oil price was high, GEJ's highest budget was about 4.5 trillion Naira, but now that the oil prices is low, Buhari's 2016 and 2017 budgets have each been about 7 trillion Naira; both with nothing to show.

What is Mr integrity doing with the borrowed and recovered funds huh huh
Politics › Re: Oby Ezekwesili Describes Buhari's Speech As "Case Of Missed Opportunity" by Splashme: 12:09am On Aug 22, 2017
massinola:
Hmmm it's really a pity we have gotten to this. Not even withstanding the fact the speech was recorded, it was devoured of any clue this man knows the situation his country is in. Being away for like ages is not enough reason for this sick man to apologize for his long absence? Why is he so unapologetic? No update on his ailing health, no redefined roadmap to getting us out of this mess, no talk to calm the nerves of the striking lecturers, and many other pressing issues. All that were there in were threats and threats as usual. Threats that never achieved anything since he came into power. And still calling bokoharam strikes as soft target was the height of his insensitivity and lack of human conscience. Shah, people deserve the kind of leadership they get. But this man should do over 180m Nigerians a collective favour; resign on the bases of cluelesness and ailing health. He's a chronic failure
Politics › Re: Oby Ezekwesili Describes Buhari's Speech As "Case Of Missed Opportunity" by Splashme: 1:23pm On Aug 21, 2017
three:
The whole government is a missed opportunity
Politics › Re: ''''President Buhari May Leave For Checkup If There Is Need" - Femi Adesina by Splashme: 1:16pm On Aug 21, 2017
ebukahandsome:
What do these old men take us for.
We the youths are to be blamed anyway.
Politics › Re: PDP Blasts Bello Over Public Holiday by Splashme: 1:03pm On Aug 21, 2017
Dlordsamurai:
The kogi governor has lost it, misplace priority in high places" "this is political ass licking of the first order. "I weep for the people of kogi state, their government owes then salaries, pensions, and yet this same government wants to make them loose money in their various business, "today" for a president that dont even know whether kogi is a state in Nigeria.
Politics › Re: Nigerians React To President Buhari’s Address To The Nation (photos) by Splashme: 12:56pm On Aug 21, 2017
Nebuzaradan:
thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter aisha masha Allah amin
Lol
Politics › Re: 7 Issues President Buhari Failed To Address In Broadcast by Splashme: 12:52pm On Aug 21, 2017
Ohammadike:
The guy is hopeless. You assume that he has an idea on the points you raised but he is a dullard
Politics › Re: Fayose And Wike Off To Anambra For PDP Governorship Primary Elections (Photos) by Splashme: 12:49pm On Aug 21, 2017
richidinho:
grin

2 performing governors
Politics › Re: Pictures Of Over 10,000,000 Million Biafrans Stormed Ekwuluobia, Anambra State by Splashme: 1:15am On Aug 21, 2017
swagagolic01:
What have they done with the lands?? To train Boko Haram? ?? Oga goan slp biko
Politics › Re: Buhari Vs Nnamdi Kanu: Social Media Compares Crowd (photos) by Splashme: 12:50am On Aug 21, 2017
Wow
Politics › Re: Photo: Nnamdi Kanu And Rev Fr Emmanuel Obioma (Ebube Monso). by Splashme: 12:48am On Aug 21, 2017
hucienda:
History is but extraordinary activities that occurred in ordinary times past.

In the future we will understand that history was gradually unfolding before our eyes at this moment.
Education › Re: ASUU’s Demands Unrealistic – Oby Ezekwesili by Splashme: 7:46pm On Aug 20, 2017
She stated she does not know details of the agreement reached yet she's claiming demands are unrealistic


Confused woman
Politics › Re: Nnamdi Kanu Visits Ekwulobia In Anambra (Photos) by Splashme: 7:12pm On Aug 20, 2017
Ibangyourmom:
It is only the blind that will deny that the Igbos truly wanted out of Nigeria.
Politics › Re: PDP Wins Gombe State House Of Assembly Bye Election by Splashme(op): 1:16pm On Aug 20, 2017
More like a WelcomeBack pack for our London based President
Politics › PDP Wins Gombe State House Of Assembly Bye Election by Splashme(op): 1:09pm On Aug 20, 2017
NEWSGombe election: PDP floors APC, others

Published on August 20, 2017 By Wale Odunsi

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has won the Gombe State House of Assembly bye-election in Dukku north constituency.
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The election was conducted on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following the death of Gambo Kabade of the PDP on June 29.

Results were announced at the Government Girl Secondary School Malala early Sunday morning.

Returning Officer, Mohammed Sa’idu said Sa’idu Malala of PDP was elected with 7060 votes.

The APC candidate, A. Inuwa, got 4022 votes.

Other parties that took part were Accord Party with eight votes, Action Alliances with eight votes, ADPN with 31 votes, GPN with 29 votes and LP with 29.

INEC declared Malala of PDP the winner having scored the highest votes in the election

http://dailypost.ng/2017/08/20/gombe-election-pdp-floors-apc-others/?utm_source=dlvr.it_dp1&utm_medium=facebook

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