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NaijaCowFarm:
Leadership is not a popularity contest - Adams Oshomole

It is not arguable that Tinubu has a very large political structure. It is also not arguable that Tinubu can defeat Osinbajo in an Open Ballot system, but APC primaries are not going to be an open ballot system where people queue behind their candidates, rather it is going to be an Open-Secret Ballot system. In an open-ballot system, once I vote against you, you know, so I will be reluctant to vote another after assuring you or collecting your money. However, in an Open-Secret ballot, I can assure you that I will vote for you, collect your money yet vote my "heart".

Now on the day of the APC primaries, these are the facts that would be very clear:

Tinubu is too old to govern effectively: With the hindsight of Buhari's challenges, APC would rather go for a younger and much healthier candidate than an old and sick Tinubu. This is a clear advantage that Osinbajo would have. Most of the delegates would be easily swayed towards Osinbajo right inside the ballot cage, where they would thumb-print their ballot, fold it and come out openly to cast it in the ballot box. Mark you, it is going to be the same ballot box for all candidates, so you cannot know who was voted until the ballots are sorted and counted.

Tinubu's bad faith towards Ambode: The bad deed that Tinubu did to Ambode is still fresh in the minds of the governors, both single-term and second-term governors. it is on record that the governors overwhelmingly rejected the direct primaries simply because Tinubu and his men in NASS arranged to have them treated like Ambode. moreso, it was reported that the APC governor's forum led by Atiku Bagudu (who is still in charge by the way), went to Tinubu's residence in Abuja to beg and prostrate to the Jagaban to allow Ambode to complete his tenure, but baba shuns them. Now, he is running after the same Bagudu, even going to the Kebbi Lodge to beg then. They are sure to require their pound of flesh on behalf of Ambode.

Religious sentiments: Since 2015 Nigeria has been governed by a Muslim, Muhammadu Buhari. If another Muslim from the South takes over from Buhari in 2023, the Muslims would have had another 8 years, making a total of 16. Now when power returns to the North, obviously another Muslim would take over for another 8 years. In total, the Muslims would be president from 2015 - to 2039, a whopping 24 uninterrupted years. That is NOT FEASIBLE. Hence, rational as the delegates are, they would avoid such a trap that would easily hand power back to the PDP. The delegates would rather vote for Osinbajo than Tinubu.

Running mate wahahala: We all recall the challenges that Buhari faced in choosing a running mate in 2015. Buhari was under pressure to avoid the Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2015, even with over 10 million Northern votes in the kitty. Tells that with a Tinubu's candidacy, it would be tougher for APC. Firstly, Tinubu does not have the cult following that Buhari commanded in 2015. Secondly, the North would never accept a Northern Christian VP, this is an unwritten law. Adopting such would mean FAILURE in the North. Hence the only option that Tinubu would have is a Muslim-Muslim ticket, which would FAIL woefully at elections. Even APC NEC would advise against such a move. The obvious alternative would be Osinbajo.

Unaccounted Baggages: Accountability is the acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions. It implies a willingness to be transparent, allowing others to observe and evaluate one's performance. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Measured on these two words, Osinbajo would beat Tinubu by a clear distance. Firstly, Tinubu has held Lagos to a stranglehold for the past 23 years. He has made sure that his son controls all the key revenue-generating sectors of the state, the numerous toll gates, etc. His daughter controls all the markets in Lagos, his son-in-law is in NASS, and his wife is a senator for life, he receives 10% tithes from Lagos State. These are baggages that Nigeria's state cannot accommodate. Even now, he has closed NURTW in Lagos and handed it over to his cronies. Is this the type of person that Nigeria wants to give power over the nation and national treasury and power?
Responsible delegates would avoid such a person because, when push goes to shove, Nigerians would be better off without such baggages. Hence the Osinbajo appeal would suffice.

Academic and foundational credence: Tinubu's state of origin, early education, age, and birth are all mysteries. Noone knows where he is from. Noone knows his father, no one knows where he got his first school leaving certificate nor his high school certificate nor diploma. All we hear is that he graduated from some University in the USA. There are those that say that his daughter is 61 years old while Tinubu is claiming 70 years old. That is a mystery too many to be overlooked. Hence Osinbajo would come as a sterling candidate to sell rather than a Tunubu with these baggages of unexplained mysteries.

Conclusion: Osinbajo would trounce Tinubu in APC primaries. However, APC may not form the next government, no matter who they field!

Your last statement kinda rendered all you wrote meaningless

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Eriokanmi:
No be una wan stay for lekki? Fake lifestyle, running generator 24/7, living always in fears with most places with green floors and mosquito infested environment where water can't be used to bathe or flush the toilet without being treated with floods everywhere blocking driveways.

I have money to build in lekki but I chose not to. My friend working with an oil and gas compamy who built there ended up selling it and moving with me to the mainland. I enjoy steady power supply with good environment in the estate where I live with family. Before the national grid collapsed, we were enjoying electricity for at least 20 hours daily. When traveling overseas or within , I always get to the airport ahead of those coming from that side. I still wonder what they're seeing there.

Lekki insecurity is worse even now. If care isn't taken, you could be picked and taken off to a ritualist den unnoticed. There's a boy who's been missing since early march who went to work at lekki so he wouldn't stay home doing nothing due to ASUU strike. He's not been found till date. We always pray that he returns home safely. His name is Samson Adeola Ajayi, a UI student. He got to same lekki and never returned. Some people said they sighted him around lekki that morning he went missing, meaning he actually got to lekki before his disappearance. He never reported for work. There's only one road leading there from the mainland. The government keeps using 4th mainland bridge to campaign every 4 years. Hope we'd reason well next year by not fall for their lies again. Lekki my foot.

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sweetsdolce:
Nigeria will collect and support Russia tomorrow

Munu talk

Is it for free?

USA is world's biggest arms dealer who profits from conflicts all around the world.

In 2015 they said Buhari will handle security and osinbajo will handle the economy.

But now same people are saying osinbajo is just a Vp with no power to handle economy…

Paramount01:
I agree with u but u can also loose the capital in the course of trying to multiplied the capital.

We're getting somewhere, Lols

So look at it this way:

What is the profit potential or viability of an uncompleted building in a village compared with a viable business with potentials?

You gerrit now, I guess

Rubbiish:
You are poor if u are yet to build your own house! Have u been given an unexpected quit notice by a landlord? Have u been afflicted by a sickness whereby u can't do anything yourself?? U think u will remain strong for life? In civil service, when u are approaching retirement, govt will advice u to work towards building your house before retirement. U can tell me a car is not riches, but not a house. Every family man needs his own house!

Am glad you said it yourself that govt advice civil servants to build when approaching retirement and not with your first salary.

My point is same as above, your first money is capital. Capital is meant to be invested and not tied down under the ground.

Rubbiish:
This is quite funny
So anyone not making billions shouldn't build a house? 90% of house owners built their houses gradually, same apply to me. Even abroad it is mortgage. U don't wait till u have all the money in the world to start building.

First of all building of houses is not the purpose of our life's work.

So many rich men can prefer to stay on rentals. It's only here in Africa that building of house is a mark of success and unfortunately you are one those who feel they've made it because they built a house.

There are no blueprint in career development

Just find a problem and find a solution for it and you'll be alright

zeenaman:
Is there a specific amount one must possess before initiating a building project given that one has a land already? Or is building something one can start small?

This is one of the reason many are poor in this country...

Once they make their first money they buy land in a forest and start what they can't finish.

Money they could have grown gets buried in the ground just to belong to the "I dey build house" crew.

When I made my first millions many years ago all the advisers came out in their numbers telling me to buy land and start building, but I know that's not what I should do.

I ignored the bandwagon and kept working hard until I made my first billion naira.

I didn't have to buy any land to build, I went to the best estates in lekki and bought the best houses and I do whatever I want.

If you like tie your little capital down inside the ground and keep blaming the government for all your shortcomings in the future.

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Bounceboune7:
the weakest in d list is obi

Which strong politician does he have outside south east?
Which strong politician does he have even in south east?
Forget d online noise,election is never won online.

Obi is d least that can spend among d listed n u know politics is by mobilisation no b mouth,wike gat some clout in pdp n he's a shot caller,don't forget he has allies in d north n west.

So put some respect on d name,obi will even come last in primary cos no delegate will vote for him or u think it's by lieing to b an angel n dishing out unrealistic suggestions

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the fact you singled him out means he's a threat to whoever you're supporting

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KingKO22:
All of a sudden, this man has found his lost voice

Where was he when Coward Nnamdi boys were killing and destroying properties in the East.
Where was his vioce against Monday sit at home.
Where is his voice again Simon Ekpa. ?

Soludo that was just elected has proved to be more dogfighter and considerate to his people than Obituary Obi is.


Someone should wake this man up from his slumber.
He is a joke

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the joke is on you

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IamWonderful:
Peter Obi have found his voice, is it today that the killing of people start in Benue and plateau even in your south east where prominent people were killed but he was silent like a graveyard, he doesn't want to be in bad record

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why are so pained

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tenpipsperday:
I stopped reading when I got to where they said Russia is reaping massive gain.

Dude is suffocating from numerous sanctions and looking for where he can sell at any price but nairaland urchins will believe everything as long as it portrays US as a losing side.

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You are the ragtag urchin in love with people that enslaved your ancestors.

Sanctions hurt everyone involved and in this case Russia have 'essentials' while USA and her vassal states can shove their macdonalds down below

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beautyhd:
That’s a country that works.

I told some peeps that it won’t take more than a week before that gun wielding guy is apprehended and the competent force did it.

….but if it’s in my dear country, as he fled the scene, he will never be apprehended. He can even come back to the same spot two days later to repeat same act, kidnap some victims and the government will then negotiate with him.

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Slave mental syndrome

So called country that works legally arming sick people that can go amok shooting anything that moves through the stuupid 2nd amendment.

America is the most unsafe country for civilians in the world, a country at war with itself but don't know just yet but will go about lecturing others about human rights

Smh

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OkoroBufo:
Amaechi is a clown, the highest reward you can get for your servitude to the North is the turban on your head.

-Okoro bufo

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Okoro buffun

Normal level for gandollar

repackaged disaster

this man's lifelong ambition may be what will finally end this country for good

Amaechi, Peter Obi or Osinbajo for the job!

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seunmsg:
Tinubu is putting in the needed work and meeting the relevant people that will participate in the primary election. Others are either waiting for anointing or struggling to do catch up. When the result of the primary election is announced, I hope some people won’t cry blood. Heaven help those who help themselves. Best of luck to Asiwaju and other aspirants.

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it's your right to support and vote any candidate, its also your fate to enjoy or suffer the consequences

kenzysmith:
Disvirgin in a brothel tried my best to stop for the past 11yrs I have been a sex slave to brothels women fast pray but is like there is a demon controlling me to always go there 33yrs no job, no wife, no ambition, looking wretched.

A graudate of UNIBEN with 2.1. Still on menial job.

Parents wealthy and Ist son, dad has techinically disown me. My younger brothers don't even respect me even though i am older than them with almost 10yrs.

My childhood friends start avoiding me only my mum regard me as a human being Please pray for me .

There's nothing like demon controlling you and there's nothing wrong in sleeping with brothel women.

the only danger is doing it without protection, same risk everyone faces with any other woman...

free yourself from religious non-sense and experience true peace and freedom

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4words:
The green snake � is just a Judas.

I am very sure when Tinubu picked him as VP back in 2014 he would have thought since he is a pastor he is going to keep to agreement not know the Judas blood that flows in him will come out once he taste power.

It's quite surprising when people say they don't see anything bad in what that midget did.

Why not assume someone that is suppose to be your close pal and ally, someone you've broken bread with now turning out to be the one to betray you. How would you feel.

There are just some moral grounds you don't cross. If I am to be tinubu and I win the presidency God know I will go after him with full force efcc, icpc et Al. All thr money he has stolen, he will vomit it. Because nothing hurts more than the betrayal of a close pal.

I detest betrayal, I detest greed and I detest power drunken nature.

Fake pastor.

#PastorTheJudas
#OsinbanjoTheJudas

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Cry us a river

seunmsg:
Obi Pandora the lying machine who has all the solutions to Nigeria’s problems but couldn’t solve a single problem facing Anambra stare when he was governor for 8 years. Dude couldn’t even conduct ordinary local government election for 8 years and he want to be the president of Nigeria

Focus on your Lagos landlord you street urchin

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4words:
See how empty the whole place is. Senate and just a handful came.

Even the camera man tried to get perfect angle to make it look like the whole place is filled up. Funny bunch.

Go compare Tinubu's meeting pictures with the senate to this charade.

He even had to force a picture with 4 southwest senator. Just 4 ... see this joker.

Anyways all I know is let the man that has sown reap and let the man that hasn't sown get ripped. The judas shall hang

Fake pastor.

#PastorTheJudas

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pained Tinubu supporter

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tinsel:
Ganduje, Sanwolu, Governor of Borno and that of Niger have all endorsed Tinubi

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They were herders before upgrading to bandits

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Uprightness100:
Nothing is being hidden anymore!
They know it's almost time and they putting it all out in our Faces.

Revelation 13:16-17
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Behold the Mark of the Beast technology live!!
This is a test run of the Mark of the Beast System.

The RAPTURE is anymoment, any second, Anyday.
I take GOD beg u. Repent from all your sins and Surrender to JESUS Christ so as to escape what is about to hit the earth.

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This two accomplice to the greatest setback Nigeria have ever seen should cancel themselves out so that great minds like Peter obi can have a clear path

omenkaLives:
Thought Johnson pledged such weapons just a coupla days ago. Whatever happened to being a man of his words?

Johnson is a buffon