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 Politics › Re: The Global Oligarchy That Rules The World By Force And Pretentious Persuasion! by tomakint(op): 12:00pm On May 18, 2018 |
coolzeal:Your quotation on Richard Becker regarding US military spending is nothing but the gospel truth and your brilliant piece on the Banking World strong influence on the entire planet can be substantiated below; EUROPEAN ROYAL DYNASTIC HOUSES In Europe today there are only ten monarchies left, but they have enormous wealth and power (dating back to the Middle Ages) HOUSE OF WINDSOR (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) NETHERLANDS BELGIUM LIECHTENSTEIN LUXEMBOURG SPAIN DENMARK NORWAY SWEDEN MONACO INTERNATIONAL BANKING FAMILIES Eight families own the majority of stock in almost all private central banks in the world, including the Federal Reserve. ROTHSCHILD ROCKEFELLER KUHN LOEB WARBURG LAZARD GOLDMAN SACHS ISRAEL MOSES SEIF LEHMAN CENTRAL BANKS Most sovereign nations in the world have publically-owned central banks, but they are controlled by a global banking oligarchy made up of the largest private banks and a few international banking and dynastic families. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, is not owned by the U.S. government. Its Chairman and Board of Directors are appointed by the President of the United States, but it is owned and controlled by private banks. The ten private banks listed below own the majority of shares in the Federal Reserve, and therefore control it. ROTHSCHILD BANK OF LONDON ROTHSCHILD BANK OF BERLIN WARBURG BANK OF HAMBURG WARBURG BANK OF AMSTERDAM LAZARD BROTHERS OF PARIS ISRAEL MOSES SEIF BANK OF ITALY KUHN LOEB BANK OF NEW YORK GOLDMAN SACHS OF NEW YORK J. P. MORGAN CHASE BANK OF NEW YORK LEHMAN BROTHERS OF NEW YORK (filed for bankruptcy in 2008) The majority of central banks in the world are "state-owned", but are controlled by an international banking cartel. INTERNATIONAL BANKING CONGLOMERATES WORLD'S 25 LARGEST BANKS - 2012 HSBC BNP PARABIS INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA MITUBISHI CREDIT AGRICOLE BARCLAYS GROUP ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK OF AMERICA CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP BANK OF CHINA CITIGROUP AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA ING GROUP BANCO SANTANDER SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP SOCIETE GENERALE UBS LLOYDS BANKING GROUP GROUP BCPE WELLS FARGO UNICREDIT CREDIT SUISSE DEUTSCHE BANK TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE THE MOST POWERFUL CORPORATIONS There are more than more than 40,000 transnational corporations in the world. More than fifty of the largest one-hundred economies in the world are corporations. Transnational corporations hold ninety percent of all technology and product patents worldwide. Transnational corporations are involved in 70 percent of world trade. Hundreds of corporations, a large number being banks and financial institutions, own each others stocks and bonds - they collectively own themselves. Hence, it becomes nearly impossible to trace the roots of ownership and control. From their relative obscurity, they wield enormous control over national and global economies. These corporations emerged even larger and more powerful after the 2008 economic meltdown. 1 Like |
| Politics › The Global Oligarchy That Rules The World By Force And Pretentious Persuasion! by tomakint(op): 3:23am On May 18, 2018 |
The Global Oligarchy That Rules The World By Force And Pretentious Persuasion! Many times, we assumed things just happen without any pre-plan arrangement especially in the political scene but I have come to aligned with brilliant minds in the diplomatic world of international politics that, there are indeed "Human Higher Forces" that pull the strings of events and pre-determine who gets what or who forsakes that so as to continue to dictate the pace of events as the world continues. Politics is everything and it pervades every spheres of life, therefore there are few things we can scoop from these "Powers" as they rule the whole world by proxies! I want to plead with those who are in the know on how events are shaped by these "Powers that be" to engage in these discourse, I will appreciate bright minds because I have a lot to share here too provided the debates here will be healthy and devoid of infantile vituperations not necessary. Below are part of what I intend to bring up for discussions........ THE GLOBAL OLIGARCHY The world is run by a vastly powerful and wealthy British-American-European oligarchy of banks, corporations and dynastic families and institutions, which controls much of the wealth of the world. This cabal dominates finance and commerce, manipulates national currencies and economies, controls the media of most nations, and commands the earth's resources. Their wealth and power originated in the middle ages and expanded over the centuries, and today they reign supreme. Few people are aware of the power and global influence of these oligarchs because they dominate the major media. As a result, instead of informing us, the media feeds us a steady diet of entertainment, disinformation and lies - to distract us and misdirect us - so that the oligarchy can achieve its plan to dominate the globe. We see the world through the lens of the major media - for most people that means television. Books, newspapers, magazines, radio, and the internet play a role, but the vast majority of people around the world get their information from television. And, if those who own the global media conglomerates, and those who run the television networks and cable channels, decide to feed us disinformation and lies that serve the agendas of those in control, then, instead of being told the truth, we will learn not about the real world, but about the world they wish us to see, one that will serve their plan for global control. Unless we reach beyond the media matrix to find sources that tell us the truth, authoritarian world government run by this powerful oligarchy will become a reality, and we will all be proles in a George Orwell totalitarian world. A GLOBAL OLIGARCHY CONTROLS THE WORLD (A PARTIAL LIST) Through interlocking Boards of DIrectors and stock ownership, and acting through private clubs, societies and institutions, often in secret, a vastly wealthy and powerful global oligarchy of dynastic families, banks and corporations, rule the world, owning outright or controlling: MOST CENTRAL BANKS NATIONAL ECONOMIES NATIONAL CURRENCIES MAJOR STOCK MARKETS LARGEST PRIVATE BANKS POLITICIANS AND POLITICAL PARTIES CORPORATE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND MUCH OF THE ALTERNATIVE MEDIA MOST INLFUENTIAL TAX-EXEMPT FOUNDATIONS MOST INFLUENTIAL THINK TANKS MOST MAJOR UNIVERSITIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS LARGEST HOLDING COMPANIES, ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONS AND HEDGE FUNDS LARGEST TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS LARGEST INSURANCE CORPORATIONS LARGEST PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONS LARGEST ENERGY CORPORATIONS MAJOR ENERGY RESOURCES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS GOLD, DIAMOND AND ESSENTIAL MINERAL MINING AND DISTRIBUTION CARTELS AGRICULTURAL LAND WATER AND WATER SYSTEMS LARGEST WEAPONS MANUFACTURERS INTERNATIONAL MONEY LAUNDERING NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING NETWORKS THE GLOBAL OLIGARCHY'S INSTITUTIONS, CLUBS & SOCIETIES (A PARTIAL LIST) The global oligarchy sets its agendas and coordinates its policies by way of secret clubs and societies, and some well-known as well as some less-well-known global instiutions. UNITED NATIONS NATO WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) WORLD BANK INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (CFR) TRILATERAL COMMISSION (TC) BILDERBERG GROUP CHATHAM HOUSE (ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS) CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CSIS) BUSINESS ROUND TABLE EUROPEAN ROUND TABLE OF INDUSTRIALISTS (ERT) INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC) WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (WBCSD) BROOKINGS INSTITUTION RAND CORPORATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE CATO INSTITUTE CLUB OF THE ISLES PILGRIMS SOCIETY CLUB OF ROME 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Guess Who Is This Great Nigerian In His NYSC Days (throwback Pictures)! by tomakint(op): 3:16pm On May 09, 2018 |
kimjongJezebel:Aarrgghhh
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| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 11:00am On May 09, 2018*. Modified: 12:33pm On May 18, 2018 |
gabng:Lay everything bare here I want to learn.that's why I am engaging you until you went unnecessarily ballistic. Oya give us the price we want to know why a Tucano with all the necessary supports could cost $49.4 million |
| Politics › Guess Who Is This Great Nigerian In His NYSC Days (throwback Pictures)! by tomakint(op): 10:57am On May 09, 2018 |
That's Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 5 Likes
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| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 7:58am On May 09, 2018 |
gabng:I am only trying to show you to at least add some class to your delusion because you initially appear intelligent but now I can see I was wrong after all. How did a $17.5 million each Tucano with all the necessary added variables and supports became $49.4 million per head when Nigeria is buying yet you can't give convincing answers and responses but one phantom papers. |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 1:36am On May 09, 2018 |
gabng:Dude, Perhaps you were part of the team to build the Tucano to come up with this phantom features on what is yet to be delivered. You appeared to know more than those in the know and you keep shouting Davido and Chioma issues like i know what they do .......what type of human is this. The deal was $496 million you mind to explain the almost $600 million deal you are dangling before me? Are you sure of your defense and how come the letter headed is missing in the paper you are displaying? While at it, kindly help us explain as one of the engineers how a Tucano that ranges from $10 million to $14 million each and with whatever features that come with it in terms of extras like training, debugging, etc should be $17.5 million each is now shooting up to $49.4 million each, lets know If you can process simple data now. |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 12:49am On May 09, 2018 |
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| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 12:49am On May 09, 2018 |
Koolking:Thanks for sharing this pal |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 2:46am On May 08, 2018 |
gabng:You assumed you know too much, my problem with you is your unnecessary defense of this waste and future liability...
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| Politics › Re: APC Ward Congress: Okorocha Orders Arrest Of APC Officials by tomakint: 5:19pm On May 07, 2018 |
I love this  16 Likes
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| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 3:16pm On May 07, 2018 |
AZeD1:Sure I was aware Jonathan bid for 12 Super Tucanos in 2013 but the foolish homosexual supporting Obama denied him laying claim to violation of human rights by our armed forces when it is crystal clear that Obama denied us based on Jonathan's stance on not kowtowing to their demands which prompted him to venture into buying from South Africa with Oritsejafor's private Jwt out of desperation. Only moronss will love Buhari for this gaffe 1 Like |
| Politics › PDP Disqualifies Fayose’s Aides From Voting At Primary by tomakint(op): 3:11pm On May 07, 2018 |
PDP disqualifies Fayose’s aides from voting at primary SAMUEL ADESANYA 7 MAY 2018 In a bid to ensure transparency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disqualified appointees of Governor Ayo Fayose from voting at the governorship primary holding tomorrow in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The National Organising Secretary, Col. Chris Akobundu (retd), has excluded the appointees in the list of delegates. The decision was reached by the National Working Committee (NWC), following its meeting with the Ekiti PDP Peace and Reconciliation Committee, led by former Senate President, David Mark. A copy of the delegates showed that only serving and former elected officials still in the camp of Fayose will have the right to vote at the shadow election. Prominent aides of the governor who have ben disqualifies include Secretary to Government Dr. Modupe Alade, Chief of Staff to the Governor Chief Dipo Anisulowo, Commissioner for Health Dr. Rotimi Ojo; Commissioner for Works and Transportation Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun and Commissioner for Public Utilities Chief Tunde Ogunleye. Also barred from voting are Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Hon. Michael Ayodele; Commissioner for Budget and Planning Mr. Gbenga Olajide; Special Adviser (Political) Alhaji Dauda Ajise, Chairman, Local Government Service Commission Mr. Sola Omotoso; Chairman, State Universal Basic Education, Senator Bode Ola; Chairman, Teaching Service Commission Chief Abiodun Falayi, chairmen and members of boards of boards, commissions and agencies. The Prince Adedayo Adeyeye Movement (PAAM), has warned local government chairmen against sewing uniforms to be worn by delegates to the primary. http://thenationonlineng.net/pdp-disqualifies-fayoses-aides-from-voting-at-primary/amp/ |
| Politics › PDP Disqualifies Fayose’s Aides From Voting At Primary by tomakint(op): 3:01pm On May 07, 2018 |
PDP disqualifies Fayose’s aides from voting at primary SAMUEL ADESANYA 7 MAY 2018 In a bid to ensure transparency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disqualified appointees of Governor Ayo Fayose from voting at the governorship primary holding tomorrow in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The National Organising Secretary, Col. Chris Akobundu (retd), has excluded the appointees in the list of delegates. The decision was reached by the National Working Committee (NWC), following its meeting with the Ekiti PDP Peace and Reconciliation Committee, led by former Senate President, David Mark. A copy of the delegates showed that only serving and former elected officials still in the camp of Fayose will have the right to vote at the shadow election. Prominent aides of the governor who have ben disqualifies include Secretary to Government Dr. Modupe Alade, Chief of Staff to the Governor Chief Dipo Anisulowo, Commissioner for Health Dr. Rotimi Ojo; Commissioner for Works and Transportation Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun and Commissioner for Public Utilities Chief Tunde Ogunleye. Also barred from voting are Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Hon. Michael Ayodele; Commissioner for Budget and Planning Mr. Gbenga Olajide; Special Adviser (Political) Alhaji Dauda Ajise, Chairman, Local Government Service Commission Mr. Sola Omotoso; Chairman, State Universal Basic Education, Senator Bode Ola; Chairman, Teaching Service Commission Chief Abiodun Falayi, chairmen and members of boards of boards, commissions and agencies. The Prince Adedayo Adeyeye Movement (PAAM), has warned local government chairmen against sewing uniforms to be worn by delegates to the primary. http://thenationonlineng.net/pdp-disqualifies-fayoses-aides-from-voting-at-primary/amp/ |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 2:13pm On May 07, 2018 |
rifasenate11:Stop educating these ones they are not wired to think deep, to them Buhari is the best thing that happened to Nigeria since slice bread. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 2:09pm On May 07, 2018 |
rifasenate11:Thank you bro God bless your wisdom most of the folks here thought we are all robots that must endorse the diplomatic gaffe of Buhari all the times 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 2:24am On May 07, 2018 |
gabng:How can you be reasoning like a toddler? You should have seek for my candid opinion and the tone of my thread on the shady aspect of the deal which will come to light soon. The Russian equivalent of the Tucano A-29 super fighter jets are;Russian SU-27SK and SU-30MKK fighters.also the Brazil’s EMB-314 Super Tucano can be checked on Google......Buhari just messed up 10 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Ngige Escapes Mob Attack As Anambra APC Meeting Turns Violent by tomakint: 12:56am On May 07, 2018 |
To even think they still have followers and hardcore Buharists will baffle even a native goat. What a useless party of human blood suckers 15 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › 12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! by tomakint(op): 12:54am On May 07, 2018*. Modified: 2:07pm On May 07, 2018 |
12 Super Tucano Fighter Jets Purchase: The Hurriedly Paid For Liability! The truth is, if almost all our military hardwares (which includes; armored tanks, AK-47s, gunships etc) are usually sourced from Russia just like the delivery to the military fleet of two Russian made MI-35M helicopter gunships by the Nigerian Airforce sometimes in April 2018, then the question is, why waste so much to buy what could have been cheaper and economically friendly to our coffers by purchasing it from either Russia or China? (The MI-35M helicopter is one of the most sophisticated aircrafts in the category of the MI-35 gunships which has a unique feature of night fighting capacity. Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/04/nigeria-air-force-takes-delivery-of-mi-35m-helicopter-gunships.html) Surprisingly, you keep wondering how Nigeria could go for an almost $500 million twelve A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets that will be delivered in 2020 from the United Stares, when we actually have pending and looming dangers to face through the hands of Boko Haram and rampaging Fulani Herdsmen now. To worsen the arms deal between the two countries, stringent conditions were attached in the area of agricultural bilateral trade which will further weaken our already struggling economy as the United States will flood our markets with their farm produce raking in millions of dollars into US coffers while rendering our own farm produce on a subsistence level. It is common sense and being pound wise to note that these same fighter jets would have cost us less monies with no attached stringent conditions if purchased from Russia or China, but somehow the Presidency choose to be penny wise and pound foolish. Time will reveal many secrets behind this deal sooner than we think. Indeed, there are still something in the dark, sinister about this hurriedly purchased fighter jets which Nigerians will get to know about soon. Remember, I said it here! @Tomakint 12 Likes |
| Business › Nigeria, China Seal $2.4bn Currency-swap Deal! by tomakint(op): 3:50am On May 05, 2018 |
Nigeria, China seal $2.4bn currency-swap deal Emmanuel Okogba 23 hours ago  Nigeria-China By Emma Ujah & Babajide Komolafe Nigeria and China have signed a currency-swap agreement worth $2.4 billion to boost commercial ties and reduce the need to use dollar in their bilateral trade. Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, led CBN officials while Governor of People’s Bank of China (PBoC), Dr. Yi Gang, led the Chinese team at the official signing ceremony in Beijing, China, last Friday, the apex bank has said. A statement by CBN’s image maker, Mr. Isaac Okoroafor, said that the agreement was a culmination of over two years of painstaking negotiations by both banks. The swap would provide local currency liquidity for both Nigerian and Chinese businessmen. The apex bank stated: “The transaction, which is valued at Renminbi (RMB) 16 billion, or the equivalent of about $2.5 billion, is aimed at providing adequate local currency liquidity to Nigerian and Chinese industrialists and other businesses thereby reducing the difficulties encountered in the search for third currencies. “Among other benefits, this agreement will provide Naira liquidity to Chinese businesses and provide RMB liquidity to Nigerian businesses respectively, thereby improving the speed, convenience and volume of transactions between the two countries. It will also assist both countries in their foreign exchange reserves management, enhance financial stability and promote broader economic cooperation between the two countries. “With the operationalisation of this agreement, it will be easier for most Nigerian manufacturers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cottage industries in manufacturing and export businesses to import raw materials, spare-parts and simple machinery to undertake their businesses by taking advantage of available RMB liquidity from Nigerian banks without being exposed to the difficulties of seeking other scarce foreign currencies. “The deal, which is purely an exchange of currencies, will also make it easier for Chinese manufacturers seeking to buy raw materials from Nigeria to obtain enough Naira from banks in China to pay for their imports from Nigeria. “Indeed, the deal will protect Nigerian business people from the harsh effects of third currency fluctuations. With this, Nigeria becomes the third African country to have such an agreement in place with PBoC. “Both the Nigerian and Chinese officials expressed delight at the conclusion and signing of the agreement and expressed the hope that it would boost mutually beneficial business transactions between Nigeria and the Peoples Republic of China.” China is Nigeria’s second-biggest trading partner after the U.S., with volumes between the two totaling $9.2 billion in 2017, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Nigeria runs a deficit, importing $7.6 billion of goods including textiles and machinery from China and exporting just $1.6 billion, mainly oil and gas. https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2018/05/nigeria-china-seal-2-4bn-currency-swap-deal/amp/ |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 4:43pm On May 02, 2018 |
midolian:......and you are enjoying the change you brought to power with your suffering and smiling mentality. What a shame on an adult. |
| Politics › Can We Evaluate This Question For Brilliant Debates? by tomakint(op): 10:58am On May 02, 2018 |
"President Buhari trip to Washington: A monumental success, or colossal failure? " Any thoughts? 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 7:42pm On May 01, 2018 |
midolian:I guess you finally prayed hard to see Feb 14, 2015 and I deserve some accolades for helping you to pray. I never wished you death 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 4:21pm On May 01, 2018 |
midolian:I never knew you are a pathological liar despite being a blind supporter of evil and you are here again ranting like a kid as usual while flashing unnecessary smile when not necessary. I don't wish my sons dead. You are a son who still needs to learn 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 4:19pm On May 01, 2018 |
midolian:I never knew you are a pathological liar despite being a blind supporter of evil and you are here again ranting like a kid as usual while flashing unecesary 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 4:17pm On May 01, 2018 |
midolian:Very very childish as usual. I don't need to struggle for front page people still get to see my posts anyway. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 3:37pm On May 01, 2018 |
midolian:I hope u understood what you quoted before ignorantly baring your teeth. 1 Like |
| Politics › I Can Be President Without Visiting The US —Atiku by tomakint(op): 3:19pm On May 01, 2018*. Modified: 3:42pm On May 01, 2018 |
I can be president without visiting the US —Atiku ABDULFATAI AYOBAMI IBRAHIM 29 APR 2018 Godwin Isenyo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he can be Nigeria’s president without visiting the United States of America. Atiku stated this on Saturday during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation Hausa Service when he was asked how he intended to be Nigeria’s president without visiting the US. READ ALSO: HID, Adesanya advised me to join Abacha govt — Babatope He asked whether it was a constitutional provision that one must visit the US before becoming president. “I can be president without going to America,” he said. In the interview monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Atiku also commented on a statement credited to his former boss, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, that he (Atiku) would not be President while he was alive. He stated that Obasanjo was not God, saying that he didn’t lose sleep when he learnt that Obasanjo made such a statement. According to him, if it is God’s will for him to be president, nobody, not even Obasanjo, can challenge God. The ex-VP also confirmed that he was denied a US visa when he wanted to travel to that country. He said he was told by the US that his application for visa was denied because it was passing through administrative process. He also spoke about a house in the US said to belong to him and auctioned by the government of that country. Atiku said the house belonged to one of his wives, adding that, “All my wives own houses and that particular house is not mine. It belonged to one of my wives. She sold the house and was never auctioned as it was reported.” He further spoke on the rift between him and President Muhammad Buhari, saying the President could not control happenings in the ruling All Progressives Congress. He said that was one of the reasons he left the party and returned to his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, where he was a founding member. READ ALSO: Varsities must expose, shame lecturers sexually harassing students — ASUU President Atiku said, “After 2015 general elections, I met the President. I told him that activities of the party have been crippled and there is a need to restructure. “Also, I advised the President on issues concerning his administration. I said to him, ‘If things continue like this, I will quit’, but Mr. Buhari turned a deaf ear and remained mum.” On why the government was yet to defeat Boko Haram for eight years, Atiku said if he emerged as president, he would investigate the years the government used in fighting the insurgents. He added, “If elected Nigeria’s president, I will investigate how the government was unable to defeat Boko Haram. The Federal Government ended the civil war in 30 months, but it is now eight years it can’t not defeat a group of boys who are not trained.” https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.punchng.com/i-can-be-president-without-visiting-the-us-atiku/amp/ 1 Like |
| Politics › Full Transcript: Atiku's Speech At Chatham House London by tomakint(op): 5:12pm On Apr 25, 2018 |
FULL TRANSCRIPT: ATIKU'S SPEECH AT CHATHAM HOUSE LONDON . I particularly want to thank Nigerian nationals who are present here today. Your love for Nigeria is evident in that you have left your regular pursuits to be here to interact with lovers of Nigeria. Your presence inspires me. The question now is, why are we saddled with a heavy and almost unsustainable debt burden twelve years after President Olusegun Obasanjo and I provided the leadership that paid off Nigeria’s entire foreign debt of $32 billion in one fell swoop? My idea is for the introduction of Matching Grants to be taken from the revenue accruable to the Federal Government for the purpose of matching IGR of each state in order to encourage states to become self-reliant. I will make certain rivers are dredged to open up the hinterlands of the North. Licenses would be given to state governments to begin immediate exploitation of resources in their jurisdictions. There has not been a year in the last twenty years that I have not set up a new enterprise to employ Nigerians. The latest being that we brought the Chicken Cottage franchise to Nigeria which will be creating direct and indirect jobs all across the country. If we want Nigeria to succeed, we must break with the misguided notion that the Federal Government, or the President, knows best, and that no one else can be trusted. When I talk about restructuring, I am not talking about just constitutional tweaks, I am talking about a cultural revolution. It is not about re-shuffling a few responsibilities or resources, but about disrupting the authoritarian politics. We will streamline the operations of the Sovereign Wealth Fund, the Excess Crude Account and the Stabilization Account which is currently embedded in the Revenue Allocation Formula for more effective stabilization outcomes. I will extend railways to connect workers to jobs, suppliers to buyers, students to universities, and parents to their children in every major city in every state. Let me end with these words: Some Nigerian states are poor not because they are not receiving a fair share of oil money but because they are not receiving a fair shot at true federalism. Only restructuring can correct that. Some Nigerian states are poor not because they are not receiving a fair share of oil money but because they are not receiving a fair shot at true federalism. Only restructuring can correct that
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