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Bet what is my offense sef?........ Money why?

A national assembly that can not tell how many people belong to each political party.... That one na assembly?

The cane they used to beat the first wife is still there relaxing for the 2nd wife. The cane dey hungry sef....

Even though I sincerely still wish we have an alternative to returning PDP; Even though I'm stil not sure if PDP will have my vote despite obvious current realities that they are better prepared for the job now;...

I must say that your singular decision and action saved Nigeria and Africa (Apparently not PDP's decision). You looked beyond the present (then) and it had positioned you for a life time respect globally.

If you had insisted, and let's even say you got it and stayed back in power, 4 years would have almost been over, but full of bad name and memories like we still have about June 12.

But it is instructive to note that, while you may appear weak, deserted and lonely at that time, now, you are the voice of Nigeria. If you cough now, even our revered OBJ, even the sitting president, those that loved, those that despised you... want to listen to what you have to say. That is where the real power

Congratulations sir. This is just the beginning of your relevance and respect

Remily:
Culled From:
MY TRANSITION HOUR: Goodluck Jonathaan book launch!

The Presidential Election Result

“I knew what was coming the day before I called General Muhammadu Buhari. I had reports on the polls around the country. It was clear the results were not going to favour me. Apparently, there were many instances of irregularities. There were series of problems with card readers, resulting from widespread technical hitches leading to the non-uniform application throughout the country.

“For some inexplicable reason, INEC had been able to achieve near 100% distribution of Permanent Voter Cards in the North, including the North East, which was under siege with the Boko Haram insurgency but failed to record a similar level of distribution in the South which was relatively more peaceful.

“Social media was filled with all manner of stories, pictures and videos. I was settled in my mind that I was not going to be the sitting President pointing out these infractions and accusing the opposition and the very INEC I helped to strengthen.

“The world saw my ordeal at the polling unit in my community in Bayelsa State, where the card reader refused my PVC, even after we tried repeatedly during accreditation. And it was the same with my wife and my mother. It was a moment that exposed the shortcomings of INEC.

“However, I was heading towards peace. Stopping the election on voting day would have been like detonating an atomic bomb. After we managed to vote upon filling the Incident Forms, I left Bayelsa for Abuja to monitor the elections and collation of results all over the country from the 29th to 31st March, 2015.

“The country was tensed. I had to do something. I could no longer wait for the collation of the final results. The pressure on the country was palpable. In Lagos, people were ready to burst loose on the streets and in the North; the stage was set for envisaged violence. One of my party’s agents at the INEC National Collation Centre in Abuja, Elder Godsday Orubebe eventually got into a heated argument with the INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega. That further raised the tension in the country. Everyone was expecting the worst. I knew it was time to douse the tension.

Why I conceded defeat

“I was fully informed about the manipulations, intrigues, intimidation and betrayals. The consequences of not conceding were only better imagined. My natural instinct for peace automatically surfaced. I was going to make a decision which reflected my commitment to that ideal. This is the foundation of my essence. In my periodic projections into the future, I did not see how I would be presiding over any kind of chaos. I was prepared to promote the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.

“This is a huge sacrifice, but I hope my readers believe me when I say it turned out to be one of the easiest decisions I ever took while in office. With my mind made up, I knew it was time to inject peace into the tensed polity, especially before INEC completed collation.

“I was in my living room with some ministers, aides and friends. Among them were the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka and Waripamowei Dudafa, my Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs.

“They were recommending sundry alternatives, but I was quiet in the midst of their discussion. I hugged my thoughts, figuring out how to do that which was best for the country. My personal interest was receding rapidly and the interest of Nigeria looming large. I excused myself and left the sitting room. I walked into my study. Even here, my mantra was a strong circle around me, supporting and comforting me. Let the country survive. Let democracy survive. My political ambition is not worth people being ‘soaked in blood’.

“More reports flowed in and I could not wait anymore. The announcement of the final result could take issues out of all our hands. It was time for me to take action and bring peace to the nation. I felt I was destined by God at that point in time to inject the peace serum and douse the palpable tension in the country.

“I reached for the telephone and placed a call through the State House operators at about 4:45 pm. A peace I had never felt since my political sojourn, descended on me. It showed me where I had been in the past 16 years and where I was then. I smiled at the thought of what I was about to do. I waited calmly for the person at the other end of my call to answer.



Buhari: “Hello Your Excellency!”

Me: Your Excellency, how are you?”

Buhari: “I am alright, Your Excellency”

Me: “Congratulations!”

Buhari: “Thank you very much Your Excellency …”



“For several seconds the line was seized by the loudest silence I have ever known. Then we had a brief discussion. I could sense his relief too. He knew what could have been. Here is a man who had contested three times and lost. Maybe my gesture humbled him against his expectations because he thanked me and we talked about the handing over processes.

“Everywhere all over Africa, Asia and other parts of the world, countless deaths have been recorded on the scores of elections and power disputes. I mentioned Cote d’Ivoire earlier, where people died in their thousands during post-election violence. A similar scenario had unfolded in Kenya. African nations are more prone to post-election violence than other parts of the world. Only very few African nations have not experienced post-election violence on a very grand scale or some bitter power tussle fed by tribal or ethnic sentiments.

“I hung up the phone, confident that my decision was right for Nigeria and would probably have a great impact on Africa. This may well be the beginning of a new perspective to power; a perspective which places national interest above personal preference. It should not always be about winning.

“After my conversation with Muhammadu Buhari, which lifted my spirit greatly, I felt better and lighter; it was time to break the news to my Ministers and aides. I wandered back into the living room. These are people I came to know after a period of time. I anticipated what their response would be.

“In my new found calm, I stood before them and told them what I had just done. The elections were over. I had called and congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on his victory. It was time for all of us to move on. Stunned silence greeted the room for some time and after they overcame their shock, they all congratulated me.

“My Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, sought my permission to tweet my phone conversation with Muhammadu Buhari. I obliged and he did. The country was no longer waiting for the declaration of the election results. The nationwide tension automatically dissipated as though a red hot piece of iron had been dipped in a bowl of water.’’

Now, is it not Buhari?

Congratulations.

So we should all start selling firewood Shéy?

I don't just understand....

Cover head like deeper lyf.

Open yansh like for deeper.....

Stale news

APC just destroying the only hope Nigeria saw in 2015. It appears the only people left there now are Buhari, Tinubu and Akpabio.

The sad part of this their non challance and insensitivity is that if/when PDP returns in 2019, it will be difficult to raise Any formidable opposition party in Nigeria again.

Once and if APC leaves power, the strongest opposition party will not be APC again. May be SDP or APGA or.... Whichever party can position itself.

legenddimex:
naija police nah mumuni

Òdodo

Lawd

Desperate people in Desperate times.

No known made.

Mods should move this to the joke section in the spirit of the mood....

Thoughtful

I don't know why we are finding it difficult to just scrap this NYSC evil completely from our system.

Are you sure he knows his bad advisers?

Why don't you mention some names in your advice Rev Father

He made the wrong choice. He would have been better as a godfather in the state than being useless in the senate. I really don't see any meaningful thing from him in the senate.

What did Atiku use to deceive you that you would become his vice presidential candidate?

Anyway it's good for you. At least you won't spend money wastefully cos Obi's name will forever be mentioned as a former PDP VP candidate who was never voted for.

But I need to know what his governor was also doing visiting Buhari yesterday when the later was receiving APC governors.

Is it only me that did not read this CV?

I no read this kind full textbook for exams sef.

Finally, Osoko has been derobed... 1:39am

Everything that has a beginning must surely have an end.

This groom is in trouble o. Story that touch loading. Later, somebody will be talking about spirit husband.



All the friends are even in black. I think this is part of the ritual.

Husband, you have been warned o


If you see Mami water ohh,

If you see Mami Water ohh,

Never Never you run away, Ehh, Ehh,

Never run away with your wife ohh.

If you see Mami water ohh,

If you see Mami Water ohh,

Never Never you run away, Ehh, Ehh,

Sing that song of love, Sweet, I love you.

Honestly, I feel Atiku has learnt so much and more importantly, seem to have felt more closely, the impulse of the ordinary Nigerians. He also seem to have learnt humility. But can I risk him? A trillion dollar question.

Atiku certainly appears as someone who will perform much better than Buhari. But the other side of Atiku could be very deadly.

In all this, I still feel it should be APC all the way. At least, there is an Osinbajo in the team, who may take charge if the unexpected happens.

Yes o.

They are seriously flying, while we keep believing that we have the magic to retain power.

We are gradually being derobed.

APC, let's wake up.

PDP is ready for take over.

O ga o

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You see, that's the difference between dollars and dullers

Wike got no choice. The worst he can do now is to passively support Atiku (the way Atiku passively supported Buhari).

He has no good grounds to back out or "flog" PDP since PDP danced to his tunes after he threatened about venue for convention.

Wike just learnt a bitter lesson

I need this space to build a presidential library very soon.

Haha

I guess he didn't bow down and worship well in Ikoyi.

You must move very closely around Ikoyi in seasons like this. Else, you may be shocked.

I just love Fashola. A very large hearted man. Despised by many, but still playing his role well as the big brother.

Any thing like #godbrother?