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During President Buhari's political campaigns in 2015, he talked about fighting corruption, he really emphasised on fighting corruption! Now elections have come and gone and he is doing what he said he was going to do. Why are people angry and against this fight against corruption?

First, I'll use the family scenario to describe. Imagine a boy who is 16 years old (16 years of democracy) who has not been taught anything by his parents, no good morals and behaviour, discipline and self control suddenly finds himself staying with a disciplined uncle who wakes him up by 6am to prepare to go school, he comes back to attend to some house chores and doesn't eat as he likes as against a boy the mother will beg to get up by 7:30am and prepare for school and he always goes to school late and when he is back he goes out with firneds to play games all day without doing any house chore at home. I mean a boy who hasnt sweep the house in 16 years. Imagine how that boy will hate that uncle who is trying to reform him. Out of ignorance, the boy will despise him.

Secondly, imagine someone who got his or her job through nepotism 16 years ago, this fellow was used to collecting bribes before he or she does his official duty. Is either you pay or oga, leave am nah. For 16 years, he was used to illegal funds everyday from the office which helped him or her buy a car, build a house in choice cities, open a business and suddenly a new boss comes in and there's no bribery, he or she is forcedmto attend to people speedily, all staff report to work early by 8am for the first time in 16 years. as against 10am to close by 2pm. Do you think such a boss will be loved? No! But who is doing the right thing? The boss


Thirdly, imagine a country where things were done wrongly for 16 years and all of a sudden, someone wants to correct the ills of the society. Do you think the people will accept it easily? The answer is No, hence the hatred on the President.

I have always said it that most Nigerians lack discipline and self control. We lack good morals and sincerity. Most Nigerians do not know what it means to tell the truth and stand by it and this cuts across all regions and religions.

The opposition President Buhari is getting is that for 16 years of democracy most Nigerians have lived a corrupt life and have benefitted immensely from corruption and they had thought that Nigeria will forever be like this but sadly things are changing and because things are changing these group of individuals because they are highly placed have taken to the media space to preach hate to the equally corrupt less privileged who do not know what's actually going on and the effect of corruption on them. Because of this, there is a transferred aggression of their situation on the President whom the corrupt highly placed individuals are thriving on for their support.

Whoever is corrupt or was corrupt should be made to face the law devoid of tribal, ethinic, regional or religious sentiments. Corruption is killing us all. Imagine the list AMCON released of loans that companies owe. That is enough to cripple the economy and to even imagine that these monies were borrowed a decade ago gives credibility to my analysis.


Nigeria we need a new moral compass, the churches and mosques have failed to give the societal a moral compass, oh how sad! Today a greater percentage wenr to church and now the Muslims are havingntheir fast, will it translate to the moicu needed new moral compass we seek in this country? That will be a discussion for another thread.

papaejima1:
Bros, even inside police stations people steal.
What I am driving at is the fact that we need not condemn the project based on flimsy insecurity excuses.

Besides, I know the area well. I also know how the military personnel deal with miscreants there when they tend to become a menace. I know what they did when hoodlums made market junction a no-go area for people some years back.

So relax, let the govt finish what they are doing and then we can judge them based on performance and maintenance.
Remember the place was once called Peace Park by Amaechi after he wasted millions there planting grasses and flowers via Elizabeth Alfred and co. But place was abandoned and left to waste.

Maybe pleasure park may give us pleasure since peace park brought no peace.

PH una too like grooving small time now when money finish una go begin fight


Enjoy your pleasure park ooo...


From Peace park to Pleasure Park to leisure park.. okay now

VERDA:
I agree with almost everything u have written apart from the part about the president treating the people that voted for him better than those that did not,that's wrong on every level,thats like telling people "you can vote whoever....but if u do not vote for me,you will be treated less ( second class to those that voted for me).Elections bring with it so much devisions but once it is over,the president elect must do everything to unite the country back and everyone must be treated equally.While deep down the president being human will naturally like those that voted for him better....A WISE PRESIDENT MUST NEVER SHOW IT,least of all even speak about it or act on it. As for the example you gave about relationships between parents and children,while it is normal for parents to like some of their kids better,they must never make it obvious,it might be difficult but that should be the goal,it is this tendency for parents to openly show preference for one child over another that is responsible for so much jealousy,devisions and problems in many families often growing with these children into adulthood. What I am advocating is not like that in most families, but that is what should be.

I agree with you but I'll say maybe the only mistake the President did was to say it out. It's nothing new, even the governors do same without saying it. But people shouldn't act like they don't know these things after all what did Jonathan really do the region that supported him?

And mind you in the family it is only an unwise child that will harbour hatred rather thancompete amongst the siblings for attention and reward, it is only the lazy ones will be jealousy and envious. Imagine as one is washing daddy's car the other is sweeping, daddy will be left with no choice than to compensate them both. Healthy competition helps even in business.

papaejima1:
You guys don't just get it.
Parks are rented by people for programs, receptions, birthdays etc. Churches rent them for major programs too.
Amusement facilities can also be installed for families to use especially on weekends. This alone has been a major income earner for Genesis group, Happy Bite and even Spar.

Best of all, it is situated between Army barracks (Bori Camp) and Air force base. So there is no space for miscreants or robbers to operate.

Hmmmm... Not as easy as you think, people are robbed at airforce junction mind you.

Does government really want to make money from parks? Hmm

VERDA:
And how do you propose the government relocates the power infrastructure from the region?,what will be the road map and how long will it take? You really should not think like that. I have always been against the destruction of the nations infrastructures in any guise or form and not too happy a lot of people are cheering them on,even at their own expense,that goes to show you how deep ethnic sentiments has eaten into our nation,every wise leader both present and future must be fully aware of this and do his/her best not to create more devision,while I think the hatred directed at the president from certain people is unwarranted,he as the leader has by his words and certain actions created more devision and more problems for himself.In the future hopefully,most Nigerians should have reason above ethnic sentiments and look at the bigger picture,until then our leaders especially a president must be carefully of what he says.

The thing is people misunderstand the President's comments at times because of the deep hatred they have for him already. I'm sure you will want to refer to the percentage statement he made.

Nigerians are the only people in the world I see that feel that their leaders do not have emotions. The President only expressed the fact that some people gave him more support than others and so he can't treat everyone the same although he has also shown that he doesn't despise people who didn't quite support him. Even in the family setting, a child who washes the fathers car, washes and irons his clothes will not be treated like the one who doesn't do those things in the house and its not as if the father will dislike him but he won't get certian things the hardworking child will get that's how we human are esle there's no place for reward then meaning everyone should get equal whether they did something or not!


Don't forget there are other sources of power generation; coal, solar, hydro etc. But then I won't like to think like that but when the actions of these people get so annoying holding everyone to ransom then the FG will have to think differently. As for how long it will take, if we have good investors setting up solar farms in the north then Nigeria's electric problem will be close to finish.


Things like this doesn't help the country, people are just bent on interpreting the President's comments to cause disaffection in the society.

fireflies07:
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So u dont even knw d meaning (The KINGDOM OF GOD SUFFERETH VIOLENCE)..
U tink d bible is taking abt safety..... Receive dat long lost sense in Jeeeeeesus NameName

Don't mind her


She just dey quote Bible wey she no understand

ebuclassic18:
idiot

E pain am




I just pushed the ignore button

elopee3000:
my bros u took that words out of my mouth one is not safe inside his house in ph na park person go come go?that one no be sucide?

Some governors like putting the horse before the cart, why spend money on a project people won't even have the freedom to access? The money for that park can be used to further strengthen the security in PH.

People are robbed in taxis, on the streets and even in buses. Going to that park is exposing one's self to be a target.

winningwinner:
Do you understand yourself? Are you sure you know what the word "infrastructure" means?
Anyway, I support you last paragraph, relocate the power "liability" out of Niger Delta and Nigeria will be "better"!

Infrastructure is a fat word! Oil and gas installations and pipelines, Power installations, Roads, Rails, Government buildings etc those are infrastructures and if they bomb oil and installations and pipelines, power installations is that not economic sabotage and take note these criminals have threaten to bomb Onitsha Asaba bridge, third mainland bridge etc which is not in the region they are crying about then I begin to wonder who these animals are?

Should we take such people serious? How can someone destroy the country's infrastructure and yet still complain of the outcome of his action? That's madness!

You need to drop all the sentiment let's call evil by its name. Major oil companies will not relocate to the volatile region get that.

slimfit1:
You wonder which kind of advisers the governor has. How on earth will a lawyer think like this self. When ogun is thinking of factories and industry this one is thinking of car park or something na wa oh.

I tire

These are the people crying about lack of development and instead of making PH safe first and trying to bring up modalities and policies that will see investors come into the state, he is busy with building amusement parks.


It's a case of choosing leisure and entertainment above productivity.

Millerz:
Excuse my French but P.H is very very safe. The cult killings you hear of rarely ever happen in PH. They occur in the outskirts of PH and other parts of Rivers state suchbas Omoku.

There's no place on earth that is 100% safe. Even the kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence

Are you serious?

Few days ago a girl was almost killed by robbers at Stadium road and her picture was on nairaland where she also narrated her ordeal. Other people too corroborated what she said. There's too much violence in Rivers State if you ask me.

Investors are moving out on daily basis, you might not notice but what will help you notice is the developmental news of other states and the cult and kidnapping, bombing news of the region.

For you to say PH is very very safe is funny! And seriously what do you know about the kingdom of heaven? At times people take the scriptures out of context, you got it all wrong!

Building a pleasure park that will be over taken by cultist and kidnappers.



Anyway, that's not my business but wait did I hear a major economic earner?


Very funny! Port Harcourt that is not safe? Okay now, that place will be deserted by 4pm.

Niger Delta Avengers cannot sabotage the country and still complain of underdevelopment! And people supporting them unintelligent and ignorant who do not know the consequences of their actions or they know but because they hate President Buhari so much they seem not to care. What a foolish way to think!

For those of you blaming Fashola I bet you, even if you are made the minister for power today there's nothing you can do so stop hiding behind the keyboard to sound important. Some people who complain about others don't achieve much themselves.

If I were the FG I will locate the nation's power infrastructure away from the region until they begin to be responsible. You cannot cry of underdevelopment and yet the few nation's infrastructure in your region are being bombed and destroyed! It's madness!

truefact:
Since you do not care, why not make all the service to come from the south?

I can see you are a mediocre that depends on tribal, ethnic and religious sentiment to succeed!

Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Defence staff are from the south stop spreading lies. Besides in the last adminstration most of the service chiefs were from the south; from Ihejirika to Minimah, yet nobody complained.

Keep wailing sha...

fckmn24seg:
Get your facts right and put names don't miss inform the public

1. Chief of defense staff....Major General Gabriel Olonisakin south west, this is head of all service Chiefs
2. Chief of Naval staff...South south...Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas
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What of these ministries? Although not defence
3.Ibe Kachukwu...minister of state Petroleum south East
4. Minister of Budget and National Planning: south south... Udoma Udo Udoma
5. State Minister Agriculture and Rural Development: south south Heineken Lokpobiri

Among others, don't b a bigot pls

Don't mind the bigot and ipob!


Always looking for ways to cause disaffection in the country! If I can sleep with my two eyes closed I do not care where the security chiefs come from. We should stop unnecessary ethnic sentiment and let the job be done properly!

When Arase was there, there wasn't any issue, because he has been succeeded by Idris then the Ipob has realised that other service chiefs are from the North.

BestySam:
Group B is the group of death. I expect Cape Verde to scale through their group. South Africa normally is a giant pile of horse shit.

You got me laughing and laughing and laughing


Kai, you don finish South Africa

Dickson is a coward!





He should pay workers salaries and stop all these drama

Lies and Propaganda!

Yes, make it tough than they won't be able to meet so they can retire and receive their life sentence to jail with a life pension too...


And to the youth crying with hunt I really pity you! When are still hustle when one man will be paid salary till death while enjoying immunity from prosecution. Your lack of reasoning needs a certificate to be awarded to you guys for Irrationality, Ignorance and Foolishness!

How can you support a man mortgaging your futurebecause of the same political, ethinic, tribal, and religious affiliation? Be wise and leave sentiment alone!

I have always said it that Niger Delta will be a war zone worst than South Sudan if they secede from Nigeria. Imagine common Ijaw Youth Council cannot conduct an election or selection to have their leaders.

Is this the calibre of people that will dialogue with the President on issues concerning the Niger Delta? it's a pity!

Is this the same people that will conduct an election in a country they wish to have? The Niger Delta people have not been progressive people that's why even with the oil in the region because of the greed and selfishness of the people, they cannot even benefit from the resources because of the winner takes all mentality.

Since blame is a lazy man's game they choose to blame the FG for their woes and don't be surprised that people will still blame President Buhari for this. Bayelsa State governor had one time said that 'Bayelsa people are very lazy, and I'll like to extend it to the whole Niger Delta, politics is like an industry in the region because one doesn't need to do much to gain billions hence the fight!

I pity those supporting the Niger Delta Avengers, you think they are fighting for you but you'll be shocked when the chickens finally come to roast, that's the same mentality then in South Sudan but today they realise that Sudan wasn't the enemy. It's too late. Be wise!

Ovamboland:
How can this country be ever better with so many of your likes desperate for criminals to escape justice. Did you share from the loot? what really is your problem? Let any accused defend himself/herself, they can in any case afford expensive lawyers from funds looted from you.

If the loot is phantom you won't see them deploy so many SAN's mainly trying to frustrate the case, Dasuki and Saraki are doing all in their power with our funds to ensure they have no chance to clear their names

Good point!

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Cyph98:
If these lawmakers can answer this simple question then I'll suscribe to their immunity bill


Will you as a lawmaker step down to allow for further investigation and possible prosecution if you're found wanting?


If you're not ready to step down like Western politians do when accused of shady deals, forget about immunity

Good question

xxgig:
I love this. Its epic

Thanks

Liberty90:
Buhari will destroy this country. Wealthy Nigerians with perceived fear will start withdrawing their money and before you know it banks are out of cash; no liquidity in the market, no money to loan out, and they will fold up. When ordinary folks like us come to withdraw our money, banks will start rationing withdrawals like Venezuela and Greece. Buhari...stop this unnecessary hit on the polity; we already have enough problems at hand.

You are so ignorant

i can't help it but laugh

You need help seriously

Funny enough most Nigerian youths don't know that Buhari the hate so much is not their problem

blackpanda:
These legislators are thieves and vagabonds!

Exactly! You'll see how the youths who are suffering due to these actions of these senators will come out to support them even when they have and gain nothing in doing so.

Immunity to steal and not being persecuted, that means living above the law? That's barbaric and wicked!

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticized Akpabio’s call for a proposed life pension and immunity from prosecution for Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, and other presiding officers of the National Assembly.

In a statement Sunday, Mr. Falana described Akpabio’s proposal as insensitive, irrational, and immoral.

“Indeed, it is the height of insensitivity for legislators to propose life pension for their leaders at a time that workers are owed arrears of salaries in many states of the federation,” said Mr. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The lawmakers, at the end of a two-day retreat on constitution review on Saturday, took the decision to shield its presiding officers, as well as those of state Houses of Assemblies, from prosecution.

They argued that since the other two arms of government – executive and judiciary – are enjoying immunity, the third arm ought to follow suit. Mr. Saraki is currently facing prosecution for forgery and false and anticipatory assets declaration, while Ike Ekweremadu, his deputy, is being tried for forgery.

The proposal came amidst allegations of sexual misconduct against three Nigerian lawmakers by the United States government during the lawmakers’ visit to Cleveland for the International Visitor Leadership Programme.

Mohammed Gololo (APC, Bauchi) was accused of grabbing a hotel maid and soliciting sex, while Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa-Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue) allegedly requested a car park attendant to help them secure the services of prostitutes.

Mr. Falana said the lawmakers’ proposal to shield their presiding officers from prosecution is “provocative.”

“No serious nation can grant immunity to legislators who have been linked with criminal diversion of public funds, forgery and rape,” he said.

“We can assure the concerned members of the public that the satanic proposals of the legislators will not succeed.

“It is pertinent to inform the legislators that the members of the human rights community have resolved to mobilize the Nigerian people to reject both proposals.

http://www.thekillerpunch.com/efccs-freezing-fayoses-account-akpabio-withdraws-17-4billion-zenith-stanbic-gtb-accounts/

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticized Akpabio’s call for a proposed life pension and immunity from prosecution for Bukola Saraki, the Senate President, and other presiding officers of the National Assembly.

In a statement Sunday, Mr. Falana described Akpabio’s proposal as insensitive, irrational, and immoral.

“Indeed, it is the height of insensitivity for legislators to propose life pension for their leaders at a time that workers are owed arrears of salaries in many states of the federation,” said Mr. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The lawmakers, at the end of a two-day retreat on constitution review on Saturday, took the decision to shield its presiding officers, as well as those of state Houses of Assemblies, from prosecution.

They argued that since the other two arms of government – executive and judiciary – are enjoying immunity, the third arm ought to follow suit. Mr. Saraki is currently facing prosecution for forgery and false and anticipatory assets declaration, while Ike Ekweremadu, his deputy, is being tried for forgery.

The proposal came amidst allegations of sexual misconduct against three Nigerian lawmakers by the United States government during the lawmakers’ visit to Cleveland for the International Visitor Leadership Programme.

Mohammed Gololo (APC, Bauchi) was accused of grabbing a hotel maid and soliciting sex, while Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa-Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue) allegedly requested a car park attendant to help them secure the services of prostitutes.

Mr. Falana said the lawmakers’ proposal to shield their presiding officers from prosecution is “provocative.”

“No serious nation can grant immunity to legislators who have been linked with criminal diversion of public funds, forgery and rape,” he said.

“We can assure the concerned members of the public that the satanic proposals of the legislators will not succeed.

“It is pertinent to inform the legislators that the members of the human rights community have resolved to mobilize the Nigerian people to reject both proposals.

http://www.thekillerpunch.com/efccs-freezing-fayoses-account-akpabio-withdraws-17-4billion-zenith-stanbic-gtb-accounts/

Most Nigerians are too lazy to comprehend what you just said! A lot of Nigerians are suffering from a mental disorder such that they can't even realise that the country is changing for the better.

I don't blame them, take a pig, give it a good bath and put the pig in a neat sitting room, before you know it, the pig will be back in the mud. Nigerians are used to suffering such that even when someone tries to help they still cannot believe.

I help people at times and they get shocked and I emphasise, I don't need anything in return and they reply 'are you sure'? That's the Nigerian mentality.

rose54321:
Truth be told, if I also have a similar amount of money in the bank, with the current trend I will do same.

This though will negatively affect the economy, I.e. when large sums of money are redrawn. Other politicians will follow suit.

EFCC should take baby steps, so that Nigeria doesn't die in the process of "fighting corruption".

if you do same then it means it's a stolen money period!

Is Dangote afraid?

Is Tony Elumelu afraid?

Is Otedola afraid?

You guys just lack reasoning!

ollymoore:
wat is d usefulness of d billions naira and dollars dey keeping in d banks while me and u are finding it difficult to take 3 times meals in a day

Thank you sir for that point!

Akpabio doesn't have a single industry meaning he is not employing anyone and iI can bet you those supporting him are still looking for jobs and happy that he has billions without providing jobs for them. Ignorant youths