₦airaland Forum

berem:
please learn not to generalize. Thank you!

Oga Django....I just looked at the response you referred to and she did not even put ''SOME'' in her statement..........

prodam:
Well, I quite agree with the salient points you have brought forth. but the number 2 is way to myopic and lacks basis. Staunch christian??...that alone makes this not worthy of consideration. As a matter of fact, what Nigeria needs now is change!!!..I mean drastic and in the most aggressive way. when the soil is fertile, then any sane Nigerian like Oby can operate fully within the right environment

Ok.....may be ''staunch'' was not appropriate there but she is a christian. Everyone knows that a Muslim Muslim ticket would be dead on arrival due to the current political and religious realities of Nigeria. I would have opted for a Buhari -Fashola but even a very 'quiet' Muslim like Fashola wont fly; despite the top performer he is.

So,lets consider the political realities of Nigeria, VP has to be a christian...or else,it will be a cheap victory for GEJ.

Gbawe:
@OP

I like and respect Ezekwesili but it will never happen. Who will she appeal to given the realities of the day ? It is time educated Nigerians begin to put arrogance aside to note what the grassroot will embrace and turn out enthusiastically for.

Ezekwesili is therefore disqualified as a relative and politically unappealing nonentity in this regard. That is the hash and non-senrimental truth that may be hard for educated and exposed Nigerians to accept . Alas it is not about that very small class of people but about the average Nigerians.

''relative and politically unappealing'': That is the departure Nigeria needs to have. I guess Deziani is politically appealing.

''grassroot'': who is the grassroot we are talking about. Who championed the BBOG project when the government was bent on burying the story. That my friend is grassroot. She is by no means elitist, she has always been for the masses.Nigerians want a departure from the normal politician; not the likes of Amechi, rochas and other political 'gladiators'.

I agree she may never get it due to her non-conformist stance but she really is what Nigeria needs. she oozes performance with her every step.

OrlandoOwoh:
I love her, but is she a card carrying member of APC?

To get Card no cost na? Afterall, she came to give a speech at the APC Convention.

I believe that the 2015 General Elections will be a walkover for Buhari and APC if he picks the right VP Candidate. For me,no other Nigerian typifies what we need as VP like OBIAGELI EZEKWESILI. Her Wikipedia Profile reads:

Obiageli Ezekwesili is a Nigerian chartered accountant. She was a co-founder of Transparency International, serving as one of the pioneer directors of the global anti-corruption body based in Berlin, Germany. She served as Federal Minister of Solid Minerals and then as Federal Minister of Education during the second-term presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo. Since then, she has been the Vice-President of the World Bank's Africa division.
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Ezekwesili holds a Master's degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, as well as a Master of Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. She trained with the firm of Deloitte and Touche and qualified as a chartered accountant.[1]
Prior to working for the Government of Nigeria, Ezekwesiili was working with Professor Jeffrey Sachs at the Center for International Development at Harvard.

Ezekwesili started off in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration as the Pioneer head of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit (aka Due Process Unit). It was in this position that she earned the sobriquet of "Madam Due Process" for the outstanding work she led a team of professionals to do in sanitising public procurement or contracting at the Federal level in Nigeria. She was the architect of the Bureau for Public Procurement legislation, the NEITI legislation and the new Minerals and Mining legislation during her six and a half years stint in government.

She was appointed Minister of Solid Minerals (Mines and Steel) in June 2005 during which time she led a vibrant reform program that led to Nigeria's global recognition as a credible mining investment destination. She was also the Chairperson of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and led the first ever national implementation of the global standards and principles of transparency in the oil, gas and mining sector. In June 2006, Ezekwesili was appointed the Federal Minister of Education, holding this post until she took up her World Bank appointment in May 2007.[1]

In March 2007, World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz announced the appointment of Ezekwesili as Vice-President for the Africa Region starting on 1 May 2007.[1] This year, she successfully completed her stint as the World Bank Vice-President Africa Division, a position to which she was appointed in 2007. As vice-president she was in charge of the bank's operations in 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and supervised a lending portfolio of over $40 billion.Since leaving the World bank she has established herself in the Nigerian and international speaking circuits. She was a co-founder of Transparency International and served as one of its pioneer directors. As a senior economic advisor for Open Society, a group founded by billionaire George Soros, she advises nine reform-committed African heads of state including Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia.On 1 October 2012, one of the world's leading telecommunications firm, Bharti Airtel, with operations in 20 countries, named Ezekwesili as a director on its board. She is also on the boards of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the School of Public Policy of Central European University, The Harold Hartog School of Government and Policy, New African magazine, The Center for Global Leadership @ Tufts University.In May 2012, Ezekwesili was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSC) degree by the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in Nigeria.

In March 2014, she delivered a keynote speech at the national summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the leading opposition party in Nigeria. She criticised the many migrating governors and urged the party to " a conversation deeper than how you're going to chase (the ruling)PDP out of power".[2].In the aftermath of the nearly 300 mainly Christian girls were abducted from Chibok by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.,[3][4][5] Ezekwesili was instrumental to the start of the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign on social media, which trended internationally. She had on 23 April, at the opening ceremony for a UNESCO event honouring the city of Port Harcourt as the 2014 World Book Capital city]], urged Nigerians to not just tweet but actively participate in efforts to "bring back our girls".[6][7].As she prepared to board a British Airways flight to London to appear on the BBC programme Hard Talk in July 2014, she was detained by Nigeria's secret service, the SSS, who also seized her passport.[8][9] She was later released that morning, making it just in time to the plane. Some of the personalities who have supported the clamouring for the release of the abducted schoolgirls and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign include: Michelle Obama, Chris Brown and others.[/b]

These are the following 7 reasons I think she is the best VP that will give Buhari the advantage over GEJ:

1. Oby is core Igbo : Igbos have been sort of marginalized politically. Rochas has been a disgrace of late and Oby can sway at least 2 or 3 states in the general elections because the Igbos will see it as their best change to get someone from the core east nearest to the Presidency.

2. Oby is a staunch Christian: It is obvious and sensible that APC has 'zoned' the VP slot to a christian for balance sake. Oby is a pastor's wife and she will ensure that any tendencies for islamic extremism in the presidency will be diluted. She is not a christian that will close her mouth.

3. Oby is globally acclaimed to have zero toleration for corruption: She is the co-founder of Transperency International. That itself speaks volumes to the global community. Corruption is in for a hard time if buhari and Oby come in.

4. Oby is a good President-designate just in case Buhari needs to branch upstairs: Buhari is above 70. Nobody will live forever. Whoelse would you want as a President if the sitting president falls ill and indisposed.

5. Oby is a technocrat of International Economics and Public Policy: Apart from Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, no other Nigerian with federal governing expereince displays global standard capacity for performance than Oby.She is a former MD for world bank in Africa.Just take a look at her CV. The average chartered accountant is naturally thorough. Oby did very solid work as Madam due process. She was on track also in education.

6. Oby is a radical:A Perfect match for Buhari. Her campaign in the Brink Back our Girls campaign gave her global acclaim. She single handedly fought the government on it.

7. Oby is a very good talker: News has it that APC had to sack the consultant who invited her to speak at the convention in 2014. She is a no nonsense talker. Just watch he video recently on BBC hard talk. Buhari is the opposite. Buhari needs her to be able to do his articulation for him in the lead up to the election.

Conclusively, lets look at OBY dispassionately. OBY is a very good candidate. Buhari is very sure of the Northern states, Tinubu can assure the party of a good part of the west. Goodluck is also at his weakest position going to the election. Even her low hair cut will scare Jonathan to his pants . And she has Obasanjo as a strong supporter.

Personal opinion :Name someone who matches OBY for Vice and justify it dispassionately.

omenka: http://premiumtimesng.com/news/144275-winners-chapels-school-in-tax-evasion-mess-as-staff-assault-ogun-tax-officials.html

Ignorance can kill......all educational institutions are exempt from tax.....primary, secondary,university or private... Except it is the Pay as you earn (PAYE) they were requesting for,then this story is a sham....

Team List is Out: Enyeama,Ambrose,Ogbobona,Omeruo,Echejile,Mikel,Onazi,Musa,Ideye,Oduamadi,Mba.......WAR

2gbasky22: I see too many igbo names

jst my observation

You are too old to be a donze na?

Jobless people........soon they will ask for Amnesty.

firstolalekan: [size=16pt]LETS GO DIER[/size].
[size=18pt]THIS IS WHAT HAV BEEN WAITING FOR[/size].
LET THEM ENGAGE THE U.S SO THAT IRAN CAN DEAL WITH DAT TINY ISRAEL.
[size=20pt]ISRAEL HAS BEEN HIDING UNDER U.S SKIRT TO MAKE MOUTH[/size].

E go do Iran like Vision for eye......U think say Isreal na small pikin abi? Small nation in d middle of enemy countries still holding strong position.......no too much talk.....make Iran do mistake try nonsense!

Aspy-Suspy:
Mgbeke

Mgbafor

Mgborie

Please don't tear off my stomach for me with laughter ohhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! My belle ohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

Mr. Globe:
I disagree with the pairings

Personally, I would open the door, ask the friend to pick the baby while I go outside, get the clothes, come in off the tap and answer the call. like a boss.

How did you know a friend was at the door, It could well have been a Rapist or a friend under duress from a Robber!

meee!:
I discovered the best way to commit suicide after a long time. 2012 is the worst year of my 28 years of existence. The year i completely gave up on myself and my dreams. I thank God cos i will soon meet him

Dats d biggest mistake u will make. Suicide will land u in hell. One way ticket. I can assure u that there r people going through worse than you.......at least u can steal type on a computer.....ehough people don't have computers or phones........just list the things u can be greatful for and Thank God for them.......

But please.......don't kill urself.........

Any true Winner who truly understands what/where/who SHILOH is will not bother replying critics.....30 minutes more to go......The Oil may come on your head but the Anointing will be searching for your heart.......The Anointing cannot be bought with money.....only a ready,desperate and thirsty heart.

'I the Lord, I search the heart and I try the reins, to determine what everyman returns with'

SHILOH 2012: A Mountain of Replication of Spirits and Duplication of Grace

My Heart is ready Lord! Take of the Spirit of the Liberation Commission and place upon me in a double portion

Listen on Live internet radio: www.domimedia.org or www.davidoyedepoministries.org

Logicboy03: How is Jesus not an idol?

U for talk say u be atheist....make we close arguement..no need to fight....we can just be friends....

kevoh: God bless you Sir! Almost exactly what I am trying to say!

English hard you

Giving to opharnages is good ......especially when u don't carry a camera behind you to show d world u gave to them.......but don't mix up issues......David Oyedepo is not selling d anointing for money......he is teaching a principle of sacrifice dat will work anyday.......and it does not have to be money........let me tell u a story of one dat happened to me sometime else.......Dr Myles Munroe once came to Nigeria for a conference (long before I joined winners) and he said God has asked for a sacrifice......Kobo I did not have......not even t-fare.....but I was 'foolish' enough to sense God speaking and I obeyed by dropping d shoes I wore dat day as offering......I trekked back home bare footed...Oya ask me what God or d pastor will do with my dilapidated almost over used shoes........but guess what......about a week later.....my sister's former boyfriend gave us all his shoes and clothes he used to wear......d funny thing is dat d guys leg was so big but exactly my size and so I had to inherit all d shoes which could not size my brothers.....about 14 shoes......and clothes......so see.....its not about money......Sacrifice is whatever costs you something.....for Abraham.....God pointed at Isaac......and so on.....it may or may not be money for some......but when done with the right heart and understanding.......u find God responding instantly and in unmistakably divine terms.....So let's stop all dis unnecessary unfounded beef!

kevoh: God bless you Sir! Almost exactly what I am trying to say!

English hard you

Giving to opharnages is good ......especially when u don't carry a camera behind you to show d world u gave to them.......but don't mix up issues......David Oyedepo is not selling d anointing for money......he is teaching a principle of sacrifice dat will work anyday.......and it does not have to be money........let me tell u a story of one dat happened to me sometime else.......Dr Myles Munroe once came to Nigeria for a conference (long before I joined winners) and he said God has asked for a sacrifice......Kobo I did not have......not even t-fare.....but I was 'foolish' enough to sense God speaking and I obeyed by dropping d shoes I wore dat day as offering......I trekked back home bare footed...Oya ask me what God or d pastor will do with my dilapidated almost over used shoes........but guess what......about a week later.....my sister's former boyfriend gave us all his shoes and clothes he used to wear......d funny thing is dat d guys leg was so big but exactly my size and so I had to inherit all d shoes which could not size my brothers.....about 14 shoes......and clothes......so see.....its not about money......Sacrifice is whatever costs you something.....for Abraham.....God pointed at Isaac......and so on.....it may or may not be money for some......but when done with the right heart and understanding.......u find God responding instantly and in unmistakably divine terms.....So let's stop all dis unnecessary unfounded beef!

kevoh: God bless you Sir! Almost exactly what I am trying to say!

English hard you

Giving to opharnages is good ......especially when u don't carry a camera behind you to show d world u gave to them.......but don't mix up issues......David Oyedepo is not selling d anointing for money......he is teaching a principle of sacrifice dat will work anyday.......and it does not have to be money........let me tell u a story of one dat happened to me sometime else.......Dr Myles Munroe once came to Nigeria for a conference (long before I joined winners) and he said God has asked for a sacrifice......Kobo I did not have......not even t-fare.....but I was 'foolish' enough to sense God speaking and I obeyed by dropping d shoes I wore dat day as offering......I trekked back home bare footed......but guess what......about a week later.....my sister's former boyfriend gave us all his shoes and clothes he used to wear......d funny thing is dat d guys leg was so big but exactly my size and so I had to inherit all d shoes which could not size my brothers.....about 14 shoes......and clothes......so see.....its not about money......Sacrifice is whatever costs you something.....for Abraham.....God pointed at Isaac......and so on.....it may or may not be money for some......but when done with the right heart and understanding.......u find God responding instantly and in unmistakably divine terms.....So let's stop all dis unnecessary unfounded beef!

Logicboy03: So because it it worked for you (which I doubt), it shows the efficacy of tithing? So you really dont care about the other many people that it has failed and lef devastated?


You are no different from a ritualist that claims that giving food to a statue will reap plenty of harvest for him and his family.

Ehen.......so which do u serve.....Ritualist is feeding Idols.....am paying my tithe and sacrificing according to what I understand of the Bible.......and you nkor?.....u just stroll into a church or mosque every week to have a religious breeze blow u.....so as to pump ur self righteousness?........what u guys fail to understand is dat no one is forced to do all these things.....and everyone is admonished to do it willingly.....at least its better than killing someone and using body parts for money na......if giving to God no pay you.....then stop giving.....but to beef others who do is pure bitterness.....if u have no scriptural basis to disprove d efficacy of tithing.....den stop being bitter.....

No that u doubt it worked for me is simply foolish......why should I lie .....to please faceless nairalanders or to support Bishop. He needs no support....haven't u noticed that d more d critics .....the more he advances......abi na d private jets dey pain you.....don't u hope to get busy enough with ur life purpose to own or rent one.....Get a life man.....there are only 22 players on a pitch and millions of spectators and commentators......I rather be a player.....life has no part 2 and when last day comes.....u had better be criticising rightly.....