₦airaland Forum

CaptainZubi:
It is o. I saw it on a friend status. The guy dey naija for sure and said it was Abuja.

He is a lair, I can count all the numbers of skycraper at the tip of my hand

ariesbull:
how... Can seun push this to front page

You can change the topic and make it attractive to viewers

You miss the point, the criteria for choosing a good leader is not only centred on his incorruptible nature. It is measure on his ability to influence people. Ability to transform to initiate and to be a pioneer.

Celebrating or condemning a corrupt person has to do with individual and society culture and belief

While Obasanjo as a Yoruba president was bold enough to prosecute his friends like Bode George, I don't see such gesture emanating from Igbo, Yoruba have marked Bode George that he can not win any elective position in Yoruba land but that cannot be said about
Orji and Okorocha you mentioned as they would still be voted by your people if they contest any elective position.

Where is the punishment for their corruption if same Igbo will overwhelmingly vote them in an election.

If you say Obi is not corrupt that the reason why Igbo chose him, then your choice is faulty in choosing a leader.

A leader without influence, a leader without innovation, a leader who is not consistent in faith, party or relationship, a leader who doesn't standout in anything is not a leader. Obi doesn't qualify to be a true leader that can lead a nation like Nigeria

Not Abuja. Abuja doesn't have congested skyscrapers like that even at the Central District Area

Peacecore:
Laugh wan ki me for dis ya comment o. If u dey talk like dis for dis guy comment wetin go happen when u read PaChukwudi and PrinceofLagos own

Those one's are braindead I always ignore them. But truthisunique look innocent and can still be redeem before he lose his brain.

He is only being influenced by his environment, he needs exposure so he can free his mind from sentiments and bigotry

All those 30minutes online seminars too are certificate. Which course is " A game changer" in Harvard?
Obi don deceive you guys

Truthisunique2:
no you voted a northernern with the hope it would be your turn after him

North was voting because he was their son, if buhari was to have his way you know he wasn't interested in giving you power because he owes you nothing

Are you from the north, do you practice their religion, do you speak their language. How many of their politician is your friend. Which city and town of the north have you lived that makes you hold opinion for them.

I dey tell you, brother grow up.

Truthisunique2:
no you voted a northernern with the hope it would be your turn after him

North was voting because he was their son, if buhari was to have his way you know he wasn't interested in giving you power because he owes you nothing

That's is where you and your likes miss it. Politics is not like that, if that's how it's play in your region doesn't mean that's how others play it.

At least I have actively played politics in 3 region and none holds this your opinion.

Truthisunique2:
no, we speak facts here and recent voting pattern

Every region votes their own, as you are not expecting tinubu to lose his turf don't expect atiku as a son to lose his

Politics is local, northern islamic clerics have started spreading the usual message in the mosques for atiku

Nobody dare bring tinubu debate to any mosque

You don't even know what a fact is.

Yoruba voted a northerner in 2015 and 2019, north did same in the past, u don't know where this your fact is coming from

Truthisunique2:
Yoruba 50/50 votes won't make tinubu president

Every region would support their son

Speak for yourself and not for other regions. Yoruba can vote other region likewise the north. Don't bank on what you can't control as a guarantee for your win

Truthisunique2:
Yoruba 50/50 votes won't make tinubu president

Every region would support their son

Even if APC field a cow, it will get 30% vote in Nigeria in 2023. Tinubu only need to add 10% vote to that to become the president since Obi and Kwakwaso is making his win easier

Truthisunique2:
my stand is clear, amaechi was the best choice in apc but in that absence I go for atiku

The betterment of this country is always my stance

I ought to ignore you, but your bragging as a partyman with your skewed analysis makes me take you on.

How can a party man switch from APC to PDP when your principal Amaechi is still in PDP, like I told you, you are a political orphan with zero knowledge and experience in Nigeria politics.

You only got frenzy in social media politics just for clout chasing. Come make we put you for line even in the SS where you lied you came from.

I dey always pity many of your likes that are online jobbers with nothing to show for

Truthisunique2:
Fayose is a clown of what use was he in the last Ekiti election

How many votes could he pull in primaries

We are not desperate about winning Yoruba votes

Atiku would strow in there and pick his 30-35% and move

SS would cancel whatever victory SW would give apc

SE, NE in the cooler

NC in the cooler

We share north west

Wonder shall never end. You have moved from Amaechi in APC to to Atiku in PDP.

A man that stands for nothing ends with nothing. Grow up boy and take a stand. Your hatred and envy is making you lose your senses

This piece would give IPOB brain sleepless night. Their insanity is going to double while they activate their second symptom of abuse.

I don't blame them, it is affliction

Interesting and motivating

SmartPolician:
He's very right. Go on Facebook and see embarrassing, insulting and senseless comments from Igbos. These people don't understand what it means to exercise restraint - it makes me wonder the kind of parents that raised them.

Sometimes, I wonder if they normally shut down their brains before going online, especially those ones align with IPOB's School of Thoughts. Try to have a normal conversation with them and it ends with insults and name-calling.

IPOB brain is a disease that is spreading among many Igbo youth. They just shut their brain on rational thinking and want to make their wish binding on every other person. When you disagree with them they activate their second symptom by insulting you

This is one of biggest weakness of the great Igbo race

Penguin2:
With the recent tweet of Ayo Fayose who is a staunch Wike ally, and the fact that Wike recent held closed door meetings with Peter Obi and Kwankwaso, Wike’s body language is seeming like he might not support Atiku for the 2023 presidency.

Like, what’s in Atiku’s presidency for him that others can’t give? Because as it stands, the only thing Atiku will offer Wike is a ministerial position which either of Obi or Tinubu can still offer if he throws his weight behind either of them and they win. If anything, Wike has been a minister and now a governor. So being a minister doesn’t freak him. Just that this time it will be a juicy position like Petroleum instead of Education he occupied under GEJ.

Now, on Peter Obi, Wike said a lot of disparaging things about Peter Obi during the PDP Primaries but we can dismiss that as things that come with politicking.

But why do I think Wike might support Peter Obi?

I’m gonna make it easier for you by itemizing it.

First, they were in same party but only went apart less than two months ago.

Second, the close affinity between Southeast and Southsouth.
Yes. You can’t dismiss that and you can’t wish it away. Because since the 1950s till date, the Southsouth and Southeast have always voted in same direction in general elections. So, that regional fraternity is there and might influence Wike’s choice.

Third, bulk of Wike allies are Igbo.
Men like Ugwuanyi and Ikpeazu, even the PDP national secretary, Sam Anyanwu, is Wike’s ally and many others. You cannot dismiss the influence that these men would have on Wike if he is going to support any other person than Atiku. I do not think Wike will leave the welfare and interests of the constituents of these his friends to support Tinubu for instance.

Fourth, it might serve as Wike’s last chance to make reparations for Obigbo.
Believe it or not, Igbos used to carry Wike matter for head like gala until Obigbo happened and Wike told the world he’s “not Igbo”. Say whatever you wanna, but Wike and strategists know that he has more to gain being part of the larger Igbo family than segregating from it. The choice is his and he is a man of his own but I think it’s the wise thing to do. So, throwing his weight behind Peter Obi would be the hissop that would wash Wike’s scarlet sins to be as white as snow amongst the Igbos and he would be forgiven. But throwing his weight behind Tinubu would be Wike stabbing the Igbos at the heart a second time which will further alienate Wike from the Igbos.

Next, is the pulse of Rivers people.
The next question that Wike would have to ask himself before making a choice is ask who the Rivers people are more disposed to voting. Are Rivers people more disposed to voting Tinubu or Peter Obi? When Wike has answered that question, it would help him make a choice that would be popular amongst his people. Or what’s the need in swimming against the tide?

Then There Is An Amaechi In APC
Wike and Amaechi have spent the last 7 years, since 2015, being on each other’s neck and case. I do not see how you would want reconcile both of them and have them under the APC roof? Who will be the Leader of APC in Rivers? Whose men will be in charge of APC and how will they share things amongst themselves? All these headaches won’t be there if Wike moves to Labour Party which is without a Leader in Rivers, Southsouth and even entire Southern Nigeria. In Labour Party, Wike will be the new lord. But in APC, he will just be another defector. However, when you remember that Kwankwaso and Ibrahim Shekarau are now in same party, you’d know nothing is impossible in politics.

Lastly, Wike’s aversion for APC.
Not just Wike but most Nigerians are tired of the APC. It’s on record that Wike once described APC as a ‘cancer’ and PDP a ‘headache’; he then queried, “why would I leave headache for cancer?” I know you would say other politicians have said worst things about rival parties but still joined it but we would have to watch and see if Wike will join the pack.

Why I think Wike Might Consider Tinubu

First, Wike respects Tinubu a whole lot and I don’t know why.
This respect is not overt but I discovered it the day I watched Wike’s interview that lasted for above an hour and each time the interviewers asked Wike questions regarding Tinubu that he would have ordinarily latched on to lambast Tinubu, he would play around it and end with “I have huge respect for him”. Again, think through, as temperamental as Wike is, and has insulted almost every living soul in Nigeria, have you ever heard of a single ill word that Wike said about Tinubu? I bet you have not. Maybe this had escaped your notice but now you know.

Second, some Wike’s allies like Fayose and Makinde are Yorubas.
Which among Wike’s allies have more influence on him than others? Is it his Igbo allies or his Yoruba allies? Would they work in harmony or would allies of each tribe wanna support one of their own? Would Fayose and Makinde wanna support Tinubu and therefore try to influence Wike to do the same? This is another factor that would influence who Wike would support.

Third, APC Is A Ruling Party.
Wike might wanna think that since APC is a ruling party, throwing his weight behind the party might be the safest option to take if he wants to play anti-party. We all know APC and the brand of politics they play. As much as we are hoping for a free, fair and transparent elections, do not rule out APC playing some abracadabra just to retain power. Now, Wike might not wanna gamble by supporting a Labour Party that is not grounded enough hence, he might decide to toe the path he feels is sure.

Fourth, To Make The Yoruba His Allies.
Wike might wanna believe that throwing his weight behind Tinubu might warm him into the hearts of more Yoruba people and end up bringing the Yoruba to his side and them his allies in case of future contests. It will be the perfect handshake across the Niger. The question Wike would have to ask himself is which would be more profitable to him; alliance with the Yoruba or alliance with the Igbo? Again Wike would also have to know that Tinubu already has a lot boys and men to settle which would make it difficult for Wike to get anything tangible from Tinubu’s presidency.

Other than these four reasons, I see no other reason Wike might wanna support Tinubu but you can add yours.

Conclusively, I would say that if Wike is wise and strategic, he should align with Obi, Kwankwaso and co and become the new shot callers in Nigeria if they succeed than serve as just another of Tinubu’s many boys.

Penguin is a bird of reason.

Lalasticlala
Mynd44
Fergie001
Garfield1
Truthisunique
PrinceofLagos

How mature you have grown in your analysis unlike the previous emotional junk you previously dish out now and then.

Just remove your personal interest while writing something with this title if you want people to take you seriously

Perfectbeing:
A man that have changed party 3 times is seen as not desperate. But a man that has stayed in one party all his life is the desperate one.

Arguing with many of them is useless. I only do that at times to catch cruise, they simply lack the capacity of rational thinking. They are driving by wishful thinking but would never lift a finger to work for their desire. They are daily on nairaland but their garbage can not convince even a toddler to support Obi, rather their vituperation have driven many sitting on the fence to detest their candidate. They are simply destined to fail

candidtalk:
God bless you and empower your political hustle. Yahaya Bello became a Governor aged 39-40. How can Nigerian youths , without trying at all, simply conclude that youths that show up and compete will always be denied?

It is for Bello and others like him to lead by example, recognise their exalted position as symbols of 'youth power', to then show everyone that the Nigerian youths are ready to be trusted with great power.

With great power comes great responsibility but the Nigerians youths who have gotten great power, like Bello and Dimeji Bankole, have let themselves and Nigerian youths down.

I am active in Nigerian politics but I will never let Nigerian youths down if I ever get into the position of Bello or Bankole because I believe that aware and focused youths must set the pace for other youths by leading exemplarily.

Keep doing your thing but remember that delivering tangible dividends of democracy, as an elected leader, is all that matters. It is what continues to work for Tinubu today despite numerous obstacles thrown in his path.

Yeah. Many youth we have now are politically illiterate, their sabiness ends on social media and nothing else.

Where are the likes of Pat Utomi, Dangote, Pedro, Tinubu, Aisha Yesufu, Sowore, among today's youth.

These are people that defined their success right from a very youthful age.

But those we have now are being influenced by social media opinion. They have no mind of their own, that is why you see them supporting an underachiever like Peter Obi. I simply called them IPOB brain because these are the people that would suffer consequence of their irrational mindset. They are candidate of failure unless they retrace their step and embrace pragmatism over emotion

candidtalk:
Why do some of you like talking and reasoning like toddlers? Everything you turn into "Obi does not bribe" simplistic garbage.

Will Obi lead Nigeria on his own? This is someone who has shown clearly he does not have even minimal ability to lead other men, institutions, political party and administrative processes.

Yet you all somehow think his 'stingy' reputation will miraculously make him fit to lead the very complex Nigeria that actually needs a commander of men and processes not a little boy our NSA, COAS, immigration bosses, border control chiefs etal will undermine at will as happened to GEJ and detrimentally for Nigeria.

Someone like Tinubu has earned the right to lead and be respected by even the most cabalistic of men. He has mentored the greatness of political platforms and the political election win of many individuals while Obi has never concerned himself with such vitally important endeavors.

OP is totally correct. Only the gullible and ignorant will think Obi has a chance. Those who mobilize and win elections for candidates will never back or work for Obi. Simple as that.

As an example, PMB had never won a single SW States in all his previous attempts to be President before 2015. Yet with Tinubu working for him, Buhari cleared all SW States bar Ekiti that resolute Fayose won for GEJ and PDP.

That is the cold and brutal reality of Nigerian politics no Obidient' rhetoric and youth "third force" noise can change.

At the end of the day, let all Nigerians go out and vote who they want but we must all bear in mind the fact that Nigerian youths are not actually excluded from participating in politics by the 'old boys' as they claim.

Rather it is the ignorance of Nigerian youths, disinterest in 'learning the trade', their unhelpfully blind idealism, complete lack of pragmatic thinking and their foolish refusal to behave like Romans when in Rome that has excluded them from powerful engagement in politics.

Nigerian youth 'play' themselves and thus miss out on offices and roles that will see them making the changes they want to see from inside via usage of powerfully entrenched platforms like APC and PDP.


I am talking about you and others who speak in ways that shows you have no second or third gear and can never ever think outside the box.

I quite agree with you on the alleged position of Nigerian youth. I always asked which Nigerian youth are we talking about. Was it the online Nigerian youth that want wish to turn to reality without lifting a finger. Or the real youth like myself who has been actively involved in Nigeria politics right from teenage age and who worked 12 years post graduate within the corridor of political power with first hand experience in Nigeria political system.

richie240:
Lolz....its bcus u lack comprehension skills.
If u can't understand just 2 sentences, izit now a whole book u will understand?

Be lenient on that guy na

Zulum, Elrufai or Shettima

Obi is a bigot just like his followers with IPOB brain

Alghero in Anambra is the deadliest in the whole of Africa followed by that of Edo state.

Randy100:
I'm here to bust your lies.

No matter how you rub pancake on pig, it would still look dirty.

Which Nigeria university award Second Class without indicating if it's upper or lower? Try again.
All his other junk were done online, no wonder his success starts and ends online

OkutaNla:
It's called sakamaje bro.

See evidence in the attached image below. Then 'Go and verify'. Lol.

Peter Obi: "I've had only one wrist watch for 17-years".

Him Tu Lie. Natural born liar.

Obi doesn't tell lies, he rap lies.he says it unconsciously without even know he is lying

PresidObi:
I believe so, and not just because of where he came from. A lot of people in Lagos view Tinubu and his past administration as having caused the some problems. What people go through in the hands of touts cannot be swept aside.

Many educated Lagos people will vote for a different person that stands a chance to sanitize Lagos and the while Nigeria. We need an outside to national power to correct the problems of corruption in Nigeria.

Anambra touts and the touts in Edo State are the worst in the whole of Africa. This is known to every commuters that ply inter state in the South

Jennifer663:
Jack Obinyan, a former assistant to Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki and an ardent supporter of Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Gregory Obi has taken to his official Facebook page to make a boastful statement about the forthcoming presidential election. According to him, the presidential aspirant of the Labour Party, Peter Obi would defeat Bola Tinubu in Lagos."Tinubu Will Be Defeated In Lagos By Peter Obi And He Will Be Taken To The Cleaners" - Jack ObinyanBola Tinubu's political influence in the state earned him the "Asiwaju of Lagos" title but you never can tell, there is nothing impossible in the game called politics. At the end of the day, the outcome would be based on the will of the power."Peter Obi will defeat Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, our PVCs will do the job, and Tinubu will be taken to the cleaners."

However, You don't need a soothsayer to tell you that the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has a robust legacy in Lagos. Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to Lagos what Kwankwaso is to Kano, and Muhammadu Buhari is to Katsina.

At the bolded has summed up the story. The other is meant for IPOB brain to have something to feast on.

Even Tinubu's enemy can attest to his
enviable leadership quality unlike Obi that is only online achiever

Happy Birthday sir

Transcriber:
All crooks
But even if Tinubu is 70

His health is 80 years old

Yes, Tinubu actually overworked with political engagement both day and night. But that's is a personal choice and should not be seen as a weakness but a strength