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You are free to check my profile if in doubt..... I expect a rich intellectual discourse from you and not the usual gutter petty party politics.... DeLaRue: |
If you read the post, you will know I've no preferred candidate in any Nigerian election. If you can't proffer any meaningful solution apart from the usual divisive rhetorics of Obi vs Tinubu that pervades this forum then it is best to remain silent... DeLaRue: |
@givedemwotowoto I look forward to your take on these issues.... |
Below is a link to my reply to your comment https://www.nairaland.com/8638052/why-nigeria-urgently-needs-national givedemwotowoto: |
I will use this medium to reply to @givedemwotowoto and other commentators who made comments in a previous thread titled - "Peter Obi Has Been Fooling Nigerians For Too Long" I posted in support of 2027 elections, making the argument that large number of Nigerians trooping out to vote in the next election will somehow overwhelm the riggers. Yes, I do agree to an extent that the liklihood of stopping Tinubu and APC may be possible if a large number of Nigerians participate in the next presidential election but this is only an unrealistic assumption that personally I believe is impossible now since the president control INEC and has demonstrated his complicity through the omission of mandatory electronic transmission of results in the recently passed electoral reform law. The major reason why I do not think that elections can make any lasting positive impact towards addressing the problems of Nigeria is because overtime i came to the realization that there are certain pertinent factors that must be addressed before any meaningful progress can be made through elections in Nigeria. I will list and explain these factors below. High cost of living, deliberately engineered deprivation of the masses Elections in Nigeria even when conducted on a free and fair basis will not reflect the true will of the people when poverty and systemic deprivation has been weaponized by powerful political forces that will always be used as bargaining chip to subvert democratic processes. A bad leader like Tinubu knows this very well and will exploit it to the fullness in the run up to the 2027 presidential election. Vote buying remains a critical factor that will always determine to a large extent the outcome of any election, as long as the masses remain poor, highly taxed and are continually in need of refuge from the high cost of living, deliberately orchestrated by Tinubu and his government, a vicious cycle that will never allow the true will of a large voting block to thrive. So just like 2023, many Nigerians out of desperation will still sell their votes to ensure APC wins. Tribal religious indiced divisive political ideologies Nigerians are deeply tribal religious people, highly sentimental towards every national issues even when it goes against their personal interests. There is no way a national election just like every other national issue won't be view through the lense of tribalism and religion by a large population of Nigerians who due to sentiments will support, fight other Nigerians and vote massively to ensure that Tinubu's Yoruba, Muslim/Muslim government get a second term. Education has no impact in curbing such sentiments because it will surely play a crucial role in the next presidential election, giving Tinubu and his party APC the required boost to win the election. Deep corruption, greed and selfish impulses Another major problem that has overtime taken a deep rooted position in Nigeria's national polity is corruption, greed and selfishness. These vices knows no tribal affiliation among Nigerians when it comes to political national issues and events. This is why in every election cycle, a large number of Nigerian youths become political thugs for hire, they become willing tools in the hands of desperate politicians to hijack ballot boxes, kill political opponents and vote for corrupt politicians. Many Nigerians view election season as a time to make money from corrupt selfish practices, especially INEC officials, electoral officers and opposition party agents. Instead of working towards national progress, they will do all within their power once bribed by dirty politicians to sabotage the electoral process in favor of their paymasters..... 2027 presidential election will not be different as many Nigerians just like 2023 will fall to their corrupt, selfish, greedy vices to ensure a massive victory for APC. Lack of patriotism over one Nigeria project Since independence, many Nigerians have failed to demonstrate true patriotism towards their country. This in my opinion to a large extent is because of the circumstances on which the country came into existence. A forced union, bringing different highly sectional people together without their consent in to a British creation. I will say this was deliberately done by the country's founders and their British colonial masters in order safeguard selfish political interests that is not in the interest of the people. Anyone still in doubt should ask the question, why has successive governments since independence shyed away and continue to shy away from conducting a national referendum on Nigeria? The answer is simple, because Nigeria's unity is cosmetic, it is not real. If a referendum is conducted today, I believe over 80% will vote to leave the union including a sizable number from the north who will be happy to form an independent Islamic country for themselves. Nigeria is a country of pretenders lying to themselves that they care about one Nigeria when in reality they don't, that's why they continue to exhibit nonchalant selfish attitude towards every national issue, nothing can work when the people are too sectional to be together, when they do not love a country simply because they feel forced to remain in a union in which there is no inherent demonstrable value they can see to inspire patriotism.... This is why the criminals leading the country can rig elections, loot the treasury, get away with unspeakable atrocities and you see Nigerians do nothing to confront them but complain on social media.... Nigeria is a nation without a soul, until all indigenous people are given the chance to give their consent, have their say about their true position as regards Nigeria through a national referendum, the situation will only continue to get worse as we will keep going around in circles ..... No presidential, legislative or government election can address any of the other factors I highlighted earlier like bad leaders, poverty, tribalism, corruption, selfish politics and so on with out the people confronting this foundational issue that has continued to haunt Nigeria till this day..... This is why just like 2023, the outcome of the 2027 elections won't be different, it won't make any positive difference in the lives of Nigerians.. The people must seat, tell themselves the truth and renegotiate their union in a round table before any genuine progress can be made. |
Your comment accusing Nnamdi Kanu of receiving stipends under Jonathan is simply not true.... Kanu formally founded IPOB in 2012 and was even actively running Radio Biafra as far back as 2009 before forming IPOB.... How can you claim that he was receiving stipend when it was under the same Jonathan's government that he started IPOB..... garykoeman: |
APC does not need to rig all states to influence the final outcome of a presidential election…. What they need to rig are swing states which obviously was the case in the last election coupled with an aggressive vote buying scheme and a compromise INEC ready to validate questionable falsified polling results…. Parachoko: |
It is my thread so keep fooling yourself here..... FSBoperator: |
You and those liking your comments here are all shameless, I will gladly oblige as I expect you to continue fooling yourself on my thread.... You have all day to make a jest of yourself in your quest to peddle lies against Nnamdi Kanu.... shameless people FSBoperator: |
At this point, you are only making a jest of yourself, don't forget it is my thread and it is well within my rights to reply so you are the one crying here.... FSBoperator: |
Go to your court of injustice.... How convenient! You've been exposed..... You've no shame.... Answer the question I asked earlier if you've the guts..... FSBoperator: |
It's pathetic that you've failed to make any valid point to defend your argument as you keep parroting the usual "Kanu is a convicted terrorist." rhetorics.... You will be a liar to deny all that I've said so far because I asked you simple question which you've refused to answer because you know the truth but chose to peddle lies, you lack integrity.... It's a shame.... Quote me again at your own peril.... FSBoperator: |
As long as you continue to quote me, I will continue to press your neck because you know the truth but chose to support illegality and injustice.... Nigeria will not make any genuine progress with the kind of mentality so many people like you continue to exhibit on this platform and all over the country.... Supporting evil due to tribalism..... There is no law in Nigeria or outside Nigeria that supports abduction of a person from another country without legal extradition. Apart from his illegal abduction, several other constitutional provisions was clearly violated in the cause of his trial that was conveniently swept under the carpet by the corrupt judges. You will do yourself a big favor by not quoting me any further on this thread.... FSBoperator: |
What crime did Nnamdi Kanu commit? Is self-defense a crime? Nigeria is a lawless country masquerading as a democratic entity.... If you read the post I made at the beginning of this thread, I made it clear that Nnamdi Kanu can not get justice from Nigeria's compromised courts because the powers that be in control of all sensitive institutions including the judiciary will not allow it..... IMHO, Kanu's freedom will come not from a judicial process but a political arrangement.... I will ask you one more time, what crime did Nnamdi Kanu commit to be labeled a terrorist? FSBoperator: |
"Competent" court of law? You continue to dodge the question I asked earlier regarding the constitutional implications of extraordinary rendition of Kanu.... I've made the case that no law in Nigeria or outside Nigeria supports the act of abducting any person from another country without legal extradition..... Injustice Omotosho and his compromised legal colleagues in the supreme court violated both local and international law to jail Nnamdi Kanu.... You may continue to whitewash illegality but as I said earlier, locking Kanu will not stop the fulani Islamic jihadists killing your people..... FSBoperator: |
Nnamdi Kanu needs no sermon because he is innocent..... I created this thread to make the case towards this notion, as a reminder to you and others here that your lies and maneuvering will not save you from what is coming..... He has done is part by telling the truth, he will get justice when the time comes..... FSBoperator: |
If you read my post properly you would've known my stance on Peter Obi as I did not place him as the face of restructuring..... I only made a recommendation that he will go a long way in helping Nigerians if he joins the struggle.... Peter Obi is a very popular politician with a large number of supporters.... FSBoperator: |
You are not the creator of any man or this world so your hate filled words over Nnamdi Kanu's future is empty and worthless.... You should be worried about your own future as fulani jihadists gain ground in your region..... My consolation is that you and many others on this platform castigating Kanu will not escape or hide from the truth which Nnamdi Kanu preached consistently about Nigeria's bleak future as it unfolds before you..... FSBoperator: |
Watched your embeded Twitter video and smiled.... What was the outcome of 2023 election to justify voting again in 2027? You think I am working for any political party to discourage people from voting? If you did not learn from 2023 rigged election, you will surely learn the hard way in 2027 when APC rigs again and declares Tinubu the winner. What is your plan to stop the evil government from rigging when INEC, judiciary and other sensitive institutions have been captured? You will only be deceiving yourself to think that Tinubu who came in like a theif in 2023 will fold his arms and allow a fair election in 2027. Are you and other Nigerians that want to vote prepared to protest non-stop knowing fully well that the system will never be fair..... I've already made my opinion public as to what will make a difference in a previous thread I posted which is a national referendum towards a total decentralization or disintegration of Nigeria.... Nothing else matters..... givedemwotowoto: |
It is glaring that all what you've spilled here are all figments of your imagination with no proof or evidence to back up your claims, just undiluted propaganda to blackmail Sowore.... FSBoperator: |
I quoted the sections of your constitution to buttress my point but you've quoted none, you are the one relying on technicalities because the 1999 constitution is clear and unambiguous over this matter.... Nigeria's Supreme Court judges violated the constitution and international law in their controversial ruling as regards the extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya.... These judges abused their offices and public trust in order to push through an illegal trial.... When judgement can be bought and manipulated by the highest bidder in the highest court, lawlessness becomes the order of the day.... Keep hanging on the straws of injustice, you may think this judicial injustice will end with Nnamdi Kanu, it won't as you will surely face the consequences in due time and will cry out for justice but you will get none.... Nnamdi Kanu will regain his freedom when the time comes..... FSBoperator: |
Funny comment, Nigeria declared itself a lawless nation the day Nnamdi Kanu was illegally abducted from Kenya. I specifically asked the other user to explain constitutional implications of extraordinary rendition because I knew he knows that in trying to explain, he will indict himself.... You noticed that in his last comment he stylishly omitted it but your take regarding the matter is laughable, you clearly do not know the legal implications..... Below is a snippet that should enlighten you.... "Extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya in 2021, is widely considered an illegal, extrajudicial transfer in violation of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, international law, and extradition protocols. It violates fundamental rights to liberty, fair hearing, and human dignity under Sections 35 and 36 of the Constitution. While courts deemed the rendition illegal, legal battles continue over whether it vitiates the subsequent trial. Key Constitutional & Legal Implications: Fundamental Rights Violation: The forced abduction and transfer without legal process (extraordinary rendition) directly violates Section 35 (liberty) and Section 36 (fair hearing) of the 1999 Constitution. Illegality Overrides Jurisdiction Argument: Critics argue that because the Nigerian government violated its own laws and international law to obtain custody of the suspect, the court should not have jurisdiction to try him, as "you cannot break the law to enforce it". African Charter Violations: The rendition breaches Articles 9 and 12(4) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ratified by Nigeria), forbidding arbitrary arrest and expulsion. ECOWAS Court Ruling: In July 2022, the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled that the rendition was unlawful, ordering Nigeria to pay ₦500 million in damages. Judicial Controversy: While the Court of Appeal initially ordered the release of Nnamdi Kanu in 2022 due to the illegal rendition, the Supreme Court in 2023 allowed the trial to continue, ruling that the manner of acquisition of a defendant does not automatically stop a trial, despite the fact that there were glaring evidence of rights violation. Precedent (Abacha v. Fawehinmi): Defense teams argue that the 2023 Supreme Court ruling contradicts the 7-member panel ruling in Abacha v. Fawehinmi on the binding nature of the African Charter. Key Incidents: Nnamdi Kanu (2021): Taken from Kenya to Nigeria without legal extradition. Umaru Dikko (1984): Historical precedent of illegal kidnapping attempts. The Nigerian Supreme Court has ruled that while extraordinary rendition is illegal and a violation of rights, the trial itself can proceed, creating a deeply controversial interpretation of constitutionalism and rule of law in Nigeria." FSBoperator: |
If all that you could deduce from the video was Peter Obi then you didn't watch the video.... Sowore spoke on so many other issues beyond Peter Obi, he said it all.... He was spot on regarding fundamental issues on how many Nigerians including you think towards fighting for your rights and participating in politics.... Thundafireseun: |
I didn't accept any defeat because you can only claim victory or defeat in a fair transparent contest.... I am also not in support of any political party or candidate over the upcoming 2027 election because nothing will come out of that election that will benefit Nigerians as long as Tinubu and his government are in control..... Fair elections remains a pipe dream for the gullible.... Nigerians have no other option but fight for their freedom through a national referendum.... Obiedun: |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1-b8f_C33o I Was Ready To Lead Protests For Peter Obi’s Victory In 2023, But He Was Not Ready To Fight - Sowore |
I will keep it simple, Tinubu has succeeded destroying what is left of Nigeria. He has captured all states and all institutions including the judiciary.... Nigerians will be foolish to believe that there is still hope under Tinubu, you will be stupid to think that this APC government can be voted out in 2027.... Nigerians still hoping for a fair election or some kind of positive change from Tinubu and his gang of looters just want to continue to lie to themselves, dwelling in self-deceit that will never bring about any genuine progress to the nation. All well-meaning Nigerians who still want a better future should forget about 2027 elections as it is a lost cause.... All serious minded Nigerians should start today to mobilize others towards a nationwide agitation to demand for a national referendum over the unity and future of the country because as it stands, no election can remove the evil terrorist loving APC government, no election can change the situation that Nigerians are going through for the better. A national referendum towards a total decentralization or dissolution of the country is the only way out to save the people of Nigeria. This is an inevitable cause especially for all indigenous people from the southern part of the country to survive the bloody Islamic jihad that is coming, you must unite and fight for a referendum that will allow all regions to determine their fate and future, a referendum to demand your freedom from the contraption before Nigeria destroys you completely..... I will repeat 2027 election is a waste of time, nothing beneficial will come from participating in another rigged election, only a national referendum can save Nigerians now..... |
Sowore has been consistent in his stance against injustice and Nigeria's bad leaders, sadly just like Peter Obi, people like Sowore stands no chance against the status quo except if there is a revolution that will allow people like him to rise.... I think if given the opportunity to be president he will be more courageous and resolute than Peter Obi to push through people driven revolutionary reforms even if it means a total restructuring or disintegration of Nigeria through a referendum.... he seem to be a highly principled individual...... I will use this medium to advice Sowore to also collapse his presidential ambition and join the struggle for restructuring or disintegration of Nigeria.... |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcIa1iIqqS0 I am surprised that as an igbo man, Peter Obi has not learnt any lesson from his undying quest to rule over the British contraption called NIGERIA.... Sowore has a point, why has Peter Obi continued to dine with the establishment, those who were instrumental to the current terrible situation Nigerians find themselves as he jumps from one party to the other.... Peter Obi although admired by many Nigerians over his frugality especially while he was a governor, has continually demonstrated that he lacks leadership discipline, principle required to stand firm and stand out from corrupt elite class of politicians like Atiku, Amaechi and co.... who are tested treasury looters.... If by a miracle, ADC party wins in 2027, I do not see Peter Obi and other APC/PDP defectors offering any revolutionary changes towards addressing the problems Nigerians face given that many them in ADC have nothing to offer as they only decamped to ADC in their quest for power because they lost out in their former APC/PDP political parties. Personally, I don't understand how Peter Obi in his widest dreams thinks that the evil cabal holding down the contraption that detests the igbos will somehow trust him an igbo man with presidential powers? It is sad to see that Peter Obi wants to run again 2027, clearly showing he hasn't learnt any thing yet or he knows but chooses to live in self-denial of the fact that him and his people the igbos are marginalized and not welcomed as long as Nigeria's presidency is concerned. Many Nigerians from other tribes pretending to love him, showing support for his political ambition now will in 2027, just like 2023 election, exhibit their true colors as the underlying reality of Nigerians sectional tribal barbaric sentiments will once again rear it's ugly head to deny him justice if he eventually emerges as a presidential contestant and a potential winner in the election..... There is no way to sugarcoat the painful reality that awaits Peter Obi because he will once again lose in 2027 if he runs.... It won't be his fault because that is how Nigeria national politics is designed by those who own it. No igbo man will ever be allowed to rule the contraption even if Nigerians vote such individual. He will be denied and rigged out if he wins. Peter Obi is setting himself up again for another futile political adventure, if he succeeds in becoming his party's flag bearer, he will once more be made to face the bitter reality of Nigeria's brazen injustice and lawlessness..... I will once again share my recommendation here, I hope if anyone reading this will relay to Peter Obi which is that he will go a long way in helping Nigerians if he stops wasting his effort everyday publishing press statements against the evil government on pages of newspapers, collapse his presidential ambition and instead use the international goodwill/platform he enjoys now to champion the cause for a total restructuring (Total Decentralization) or dissolution of Nigeria..... Nothing good will come from an igbo presidency if by accident it happens as it will only further polarize and sectionalize the already divided country. If Peter Obi truly cares, wants lasting peace and progress for all indigenous people in the country, pursuing Nigeria's decentralization/disintegration is the surest way to make a big positive contribution in the lives of all Nigerians..... Peter Obi just like other Nigerian selfish politicians who know this to be true will be setting himself up for another big disappointment in 2027..... |
What does your country's (Nigeria) law say about Extraordinary Rendition? When you provide a truthful answer to this question then I can continue the conversation with you regarding Nnamdi Kanu.... sreamsense: |
I took sometime to go through all the comments made in a previous thread I posted here that was featured on Nairaland titled - “Nnamdi Kanu Is Innocent, Only A Criminal Deserves Mercy - Sowore (Video)” I am appalled at the venomous vicious attacks against Nnamdi Kanu by many members of this website. It was shameful to see educated men talk like touts and illiterates on that thread due to lies, deep tribal hateful sentiments and sheer love for injustice…. I commend users like gidgiddy for his continued tenacious effort at exposing their shameless hypocrisy of condemning Kanu, calling him a terrorist while their compromised government remains in bed with the real terrorists, freeing over 5000 deadly terrorists so far…. What did Nnamdi Kanu do to be labeled a terrorist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxRN-c3twW0 I’ve watched several video snippets of his broadcast over EndSAR protest been circulated online, mischievously edited like the one above to insinuate that he encouraged people to kill police and army officers for no reason, when in actual fact he was encouraging people to defend themselves against rogue lawless trigger happy police and military officers that went on a killing spree against unarmed protesters during the endsars protest…. For those attacking Kanu, pretending to not know about the extrajudicial coverup killings of over a 100 protesters, carried out by Nigeria’s government in cohort with Tinubu, I will point you all to this news article below…. Nigeria: "mass burial" for 103 victims of the #EndSARS movement - https://www.africanews.com/2023/07/24/nigeria-mass-burial-for-103-victims-of-the-endsars-movement/All you pretenders, fake champions of justice, condemning Nnamdi Kanu whose crime was that he tried to save these protesters by simply urging them to defend themselves, why are you not condemning your evil APC government that killed the protesters? Why are you not calling for justice for all these protesters killed by your government? You may pretend not to be knowledgeable or naive, but the real reason why many of you are angry, hateful towards Nnamdi Kanu is simply because he is an igbo man…. Kanu’s angry outbursts against Nigeria’s government, Tinubu and police during the EndSARS protest was not out of place, because he was simply speaking out against the killing of innocent defenseless protesters done by military and police officers… If the military and police were civil and didn’t resort to violence, Kanu won’t have said all that you all are accusing him of in that broadcast. I am certain that all of you accusing Kanu of being a terrorist will say far worse things against the government, police and military if any of your family members were killed during the Endsars protest. There has never been a time in history after the civil war that Igbos were treated fairly when it comes to Nigeria’s national interests. This is why Nnamdi Kanu has always in all his broadcasts told IPOB members that they should never think that they are loved in Nigeria over glaring injustices against the Igbo, their agitation for self-determination through a referendum, urging them to protect themselves and be vigilant, ready at all times to defend themselves even if it means killing any government official or paramilitary groups that kills or attacks them. No one will say that Nnamdi Kanu was wrong after witnessing recent events, we can all see that he was right over Nigeria's insecurity crisis. IPOB was never the problem, there is little or no justice left in Nigeria as terrorists continue to kidnap, kill en mass while Tinubu frees them when captured in the name of rehabilitation, proving all of what Kanu said years ago about the British contraption to be true…. Human life no longer matters in Nigeria as Fulani jihadists bloody pogrom continues unabated…. Nnamdi Kanu like any other human being is prone to mistakes, he is not perfect. Many of you may have issues with the tone of some of his broadcast messages especially the Endsars protest broadcast, this is why he apologized in an interview years ago about some of what he said in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZT8pJq1jJU What Nnamdi Kanu said during the endsars protest may have sounded extreme but he was right to encourage people to defend themselves for protesting as Nigeria’s government overtime has proven itself to be a lawless entity that takes no responsibility for it’s brutal illegal actions against the people. If IPOB members were not been constantly attacked and killed by the government, Nnamdi Kanu won’t have said all that he did in those broadcasts out of frustration over the lawlessness of Nigeria. There is no one that will fold his or her arms and not try to defend him or herself in the face of death to stop an aggressor when attacked unprovoked. I do not expect justice or fair trial for Nnamdi Kanu because he is an igbo man fighting against a system careful crafted against him, fighting against an evil government, compromised to uphold and protect the interests of terrorists…. As Nigerians especially you Yorubas continue to rejoice over his arrest, the illegal injustice Omotosho kangaroo trial, condemning him constantly on various platforms including this website, bear in mind that all what Nnamdi Kanu fought against and said will happen is already happening all over Nigeria, the situation is getting out of hand, including your region the South West as no one will be spared from the Fulani jihadist Islamic invasion.... In the end, when all is said and done, it is not what anyone thinks or says against Kanu that will matter but the undiluted painful truth of his message. You will all come to the realization that he was never what you all accused him of, he was always innocent because he meant well for all Nigerians and wanted freedom for everyone…. Nigerians will surely apologize to Nnamdi Kanu in due time…. |