₦airaland Forum

BeardedmeatR:
The arguments for and against the topic are all valid because, the Nigerian electorates are majorly sentimental and illitrate and poor.
No matter the one adopted, money, tribe and religion MUST still play a very vital role in the decision of the electorate.

Very true but at least not as easy as it will be with indirect.

Amotolongbo:
If you read my post well, I I started with your points are valid in sane clime.

But many case studies in Nigeria have nullified the points.

If Ambode was given the second term ticket, would he lose the gubernatorial election.
The fact is that the plan of the Godfather prevailed.

OH I think you assumed that people love Ambode but that is where you got it wrong.

I don't know what Ambode did but for some reasons people just don't want him anymore, Forget the online love. Elections are done offline

Amotolongbo:
Link them to the points you stated now

They perfectly aligned.

That the choice of the people tallies with that of party leaders does not change the positive effect of Direct primaries.

Amotolongbo:
Sanwo Olu’s candidacy reflected the will of the majority. Accepted!
Did the direct primary take away Godfatherism?
That question is boolean enough to everyone

APC presidential primary was tagged consensus, why did the party still have to go through the direct primary election?

Moreover, the presidency made a release in lieu of the “direct primary election”.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2018/09/2019-success-of-apc-direct-presidential-primary-an-indication-of-what-to-expect-presidency/amp/

You are still getting it wrong.

Sometimes the will of the people may tally with that of the Power brokers or God fathers but at least the people's will still prevailed.

It is the latter that matters regardless of the choice of the godfathers.

Amotolongbo:
Are you sure you understand your post?

Did Lagos state APC have indirect primary election to nominate its candidate, Mr Sanwo Olu?
Of course it was direct primary election they had.

Buhari was given the ticket for his second term contest through a direct primary election.
So what is your argument?

Of course those were the people's choice so what is your point?

That majority of card carrying members choose a candidate does not mean every body will like their choice neither does it mean that the person will person well but at least they will represent the. Choice of the people.

That is my point.

Saturn444:
Direct Primaries will not be adopted cos politicians can not afford to bribe the entire population.

They want a select group they can afford to bribe. That's why they mean when they say it will be too expensive.

Gbam! On point

Amotolongbo:
Though in a sane clime, direct primary promises those positive effects. We have had some direct primaries in Nigeria and saw the effect.

1. Remove Godfatherism? Osun state APC had primary election prior to the 2018 gubernatorial election in the state. The Godfather from Lagos, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had Governor Gboyega Oyetola winning the primary as against the wish of the siting governor.

2 Give rise to Productivity?
The last time I checked, Muhammadu Buhari was given the second term ticket by his party through the direct primary, has that increased his productivity?

Are you sure you understand what you are writing?

You are mistaking indirect primaries for direct primaries.

WHAT IS DIRECT PRIMARY?

In a direct primary election, registered members of the party just vote for who they want to be the flag-bearer of their party. Unlike with the indirect primaries, no delegates are involved, party members choose their representatives through polls like they would in a general election.

This is currently added to the electoral bill as amended and with this type of primaries, Many people in a party across the nation will vote who they want and not leave it to some corrupt delegates that can be easily bribed or manipulated.

Unfortunately, President Muhamadu Buhari has refused to assent to the bill just because of this and it is now left for the 9th National assembly to either dance to the tune of the president and remove it or veto his non assent and pass the bill into law.

So let's see some of the positive effects of direct primaries in Nigeria Democratic process.

1.it will remove Godfatherism in its entirety as well as prevent recycling of redundant and corrupt politicians.

2. It will give rise to productivity of the elected people cos they know that the same people who voted for them are the same people who will decide if they should run again and not some greedy corrupt ward chairmen or party leaders hence their loyalty will be towards the electorates and not to party leaders.

3. It will make the main election process a jamboree and less complicated as the Direct primary would have given a clear direction of the possible outcome of the general election.

4. Though some quarters claim that it is costly but I believe that it is better to have a strong democracy that is "costly".

5. It will save Nigerians from having to pick from many wrong options imposed on us by the so-called "owners of Nigeria" or Clueless self centered and corrupt power brokers.

6.Ultimately strengthen our Democracy as direct primaries will be less prone to corruption or money inducement as it will be easier to bribe few delegates than bribing the entire electorates all over the country.

It is time for Nigerians to urge the National assembly to do the right thing by signing the bill into law thereby saving our crumbling democracy.

We can not be doing things the same way and expect a different result... It's high time we changed the way we do things so that we can build a nation of our dreams.

OUR ROLE

It is not certain if it will be an open direct primary(Where registered voters can vote to choose a representative for any party without having to register into any particular party but can only vote once) or a closed direct primary (Where only registered member of a particular party can vote) but we must be proactive by getting our PVCs and if possible, join a party of our choice and be part of the process to change Nigeria.

nigeriasmack:
i am not sure i am allowed to paste tons of handsome black men's photos on this forum

if any one feels offended, pls let me know. and by the way, all the photos are from internet, so no portray infringement.

and for each photo , i will say something ,as the reason why i put it on here,

i strongly recommend every sister, to follow me, to upload all the handsome men you have ever stored in your computer.

This person really get time o... Chai

WriterNig:
Kim K is plastic, this chick is natural from head to toe. Her beauty na follow come



Was there ever a time he looked happy? He's a weirdo and a genius.

I can't understand how men feel when they touch all these artificial bodies but I learnt it looks real.

Bright4luv3000:
where can I get it

You should get it at shop rite or any nice supermart

Lavisha:
It's either you're a rich brat or an Indomie generation.

Back in the day, after eating the succulent part of the fruit, we'd still munch on the hard inner shell, las las na stone we go use Scatter the shell to remove the very soft and sweet NUT.

I can relate bro. I chop am tire.

mofedamijo:
Here you go.

https://richmondvale.org/en/blog/tree-of-the-week-indian-almond-aka-wild-almond

ok so we call it wild almond fruit.

mofedamijo:
It is not. The Almond tree is totally different. Do your research.

You may be right but there is one fresh nut we usually break out after eating this fruit... What nut is that and what is then then the name of this fruit if it is not almond fruit.

blaquebelle:
Almond
And people import almond products, milk and the likes when we have it surplus over here

WoW! i never knew the Almond nuts come from this fruit and i eat it everyday. Infact im eating one now as i type

Sarmiz24:
If e easy try and spring up too, y’all just say BS for likes

Don't be stupid.

I'm already a millionaire and a legit one at that.

mrvitalis:
This is what Igbos face everyday in Nigeria ...once you beat the system they come after you

Every Salah northern boys flunt wealth and no body ask questions but it Igbos do same na issues

Please stop this unneeded mentality.

There are great igbos doing legit business and they were never invited by EFCC or NDLEA.
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abc115:
https://punchng.com/ndlea-grills-socialite-obi-cubana-for-alleged-drug-links/

I wish him well.

Nigeria is a country where billionaires spring up from no where and rather than ask questions, we will be hailing them.

Unfortunately as I wrote, elections are never determined by what we think, do or suggest.

The real election is guided by constitution and until the right process is introduced into the bill guiding the outcome of elections, we will always get the same result and as they say "only a fool will keep doing the same thing, same way and expect a different result"

Tinubu is a master in the game and all he needs do is to rig the system even before the entire process begins.

Whoever introduced direct primaries into the amended electoral bill means well for Nigerians but unfortunately the power brokers are about to jettison the only hope Nigerians have to choose who leads them in each party and believe it or not... The direct primary is the real election cos it makes no sense voting one of two wrong options in the main election.

What is my point?

The fate of a better Nigeria lies in the hands of NASS. If they can withstand pressure to remove direct primaries and veto the president refusal to assent then Nigerians and Nigeria will be free to choose who they want as leaders even at the party levels but if they remove Direct primaries, it will make no sense even if electronic transmission of result is implemented.

With indirect primaries, we should start preparing for a Tinubu ticket and perhaps as the president cos he will most likely rig himself into power.. He is a master in the game.

How can we the younger ones do it? The power is in the hands of NASS.

They should veto the president non assent and pass the bill so that we can have direct primaries. With Direct primaries, an osinbajo zulum ticket is sure but with indirect primaries, Tinubu will foster himself on APC

No matter how transgender you become, your soul will always maintain the gender GOD made you to be.

We are simply the most sophisticated and educated tribe in not just Africa but the entire world.

Quote me anywhere

Mynd44:
Primariy elections is not about popularity in locations, it is about how much of the party members trusts and believe in you

Is this not why the NASS is trying so much to remove direct primaries from the amended Electoral bill?

Osinbajo will definitely floor Tinubu if flag bearers are determined by direct primaries But with indirect Primaries, Tinubu will foster himself on APC and ultimately rig himself into power.

NaijaRoyalty:
Tinubu is corruption personified

A man who boldly boasted that he's richer than Osun state , such man won't make a good president.

Where did he get the money from?

He is a disaster in the making for Nigeria.

He will milk Nigeria dry...Abacha loot will be a child's play

EndBuhariNow:
Davido the ninja turtle really love this chick and he meant the assurance , just that he can't shallow the past seeing his future wife bleeped by his friend peruzzi and Co... it only legend that can continue with the relationship... better to move separate way than to divorce in 2 years

Happy birthday Ifeanyi's Aunt

Exactly what happened but Davido just no Wan open up.

Davido loves chioma to bits but some things are just too hard to forget.

I pity chioma. She has lost her identity.

Now addressed as Davido's ex.

Agbero rallying for Oga Agbero

mrfree:
Dear Nairalanders,

I trust you are keeping safe.
A lady told me today that she will snatch me from my wife if care is not taken, please what does this mean? Is she just joking or she means it.
I don't want to take this issue with a hand of levity.
I need your contributions... Thank you in Advance.


Mr. Free
Best Regards.

What contribution do you need? SMH!

*Walks out of thread*

TheRareGem1:
https://dailypost.ng/2022/01/11/2023-im-not-afraid-to-contest-for-president-against-tinibu-osibanjo-umahi/

Stop using GOD'S name in vain. If you Wan contest please go ahead.

Trimjos:
They say there is dignity in labour.

This beautiful lady by name Precious, an Agricultural and Bioenvironmental Engineer decided to drop the ego and pride to take brushes to do wonders.

She has all the beauty to move into prostitution or other societal ills, but she rather, made-up her mind to delve into this world/job dominated by men. A big Kudos to her.

In my opinion she does not have the physical beauty for runs or to start having sugar daddies except she just wants to be a struggling runs girl and that in itself is a blessing for her.

If she has some big backside and boobs perhaps she would have been carried away by men.

I tell ladies who are not too attractive physically to thank GOD because their lives will most likely be less complicated.

In most cases they marry early, have their life focused and they usually excel in life because they usually depend on GOD and their ability without thinking of getting one big god to assist them... They don't spend time on smedia posting pictures of their curves and so on...

AntiMCU:
Honestly, seems like I'll join this polygamy bandwagon.

One woman is not enough for a man.

Toks2008, your attention is needed here.

Polygamy should only be the last option.


Don't get it twisted... I am not an advocate of polygamy but I always state my realistic opinion about it as a sinless act and a better option for a man rather than sleeping around with side chicks thereby committing sexual immorality.

Polygamy is for the rich or if the extra wife won't mind not getting any financial help.

The OP ought to have addressed the root cause rather than raping her.

Teespice:
King Solomon..please let me tap from your wisdom since you know those who are naive and those who are wise. You need the education more than I do.

200 threads that made it to front page is an achievement..oya clap for yourself.

That wig will be in your face for a long time to come...if you do not want to see it, stop viewing my profile picture. It makes you look like a creep who is so fixated on my hair.

Have a great week as well.

LOL!

See relax, I only catch cruise with my threads which is why they are usually controversial.

So calm your nerves dearie.. This life nah cruise but please on a more serious note, throw that wig away.

*Runs out*