₦airaland Forum

Cyynthia:
Those supporting Tanko are my muslim brothers.
We Christians don't give a fucck about him.

LordAdam16:
Hold on tight, this would be a long one.

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Before I answer your question, let's do a quick overview of the Nigerian political landscape.

By 2019, our democracy would be only 20 years old. We practice a centralized representative democracy riddled with tinges of regionalism, ethnicism, religionism, and corruption. In such a democracy, you're NEVER going to get ideal presidential candidates.

Even in the US, people had to choose between Clinton (a sniveling crook) and Trump (a rummaging hothead) in 2015. In 2008, it was between McCain (riding on the wave of being a war hero and nothing more) and Obama (riding on populist, fluffy, pie in the sky ideas that are far removed from reality).

In 2015, we had to choose between GEJ and Buhari. I went with GEJ, not because he is ideal or perfect for the job, but because of who he was contesting against. Against a Donald Duke or Shehu Sani, GEJ doesn't measure up.

You have to work with what you have (or are presented with). And I'm convinced that between Buhari, Atiku, Kwankwaso, el-Rufai, Lamido, and the other main presidential hopefuls in the North, Atiku is the better choice. I'm choosing a bad apple from a basket of rotten apples.

A Shehu Sani would never get the requisite support. Ditto for Nuhu Ribadu or even Sanusi.

In the South, better candidates like Donald Duke, Obi, Iweala, Adesina, even Osinbajo (even tho I detest him) don't stand a chance in hell of displacing the candidates that'd be at the front line in 2019 for varied reasons. The main one being that a southerner can't win the 2019 presidential elections. That much was made certain when Buhari won in 2015.

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That said, I'd answer your question.

"What were his achievements as VP?"

This is a trick question, because VPs in Nigeria don't have achievements. They don't get the chance to make an impact, because they're basically spare tires. If you want to talk about Osinbajo, recall he was made Acting President twice, one of which was for 3 whole months plus. Even then, his powers were limited, so as not to offend the big man on a sick bed.

If you want to talk about Atiku's achievements, look at his private life. He started INTELS before he became the governor of Adamawa State in 1998, barely lasting a year before OBJ asked him to be his running mate.

Prior to that, he placed third in the SDP primaries that Abiola won for the 1993 election. He retired as a Deputy Director (second-in-command) of Customs in 1989 and veered into business and politics.

Call him corrupt, because there are hardly ever saints in the top echelon of the civil service, but he used his corrupt proceeds to good effect to establish the largest oil and gas logistics company in the 90's. Obasanjo opened a university with corrupt proceeds, Atiku did too, but between Bells and AUN, which is better?

The man is a serial capitalist and an experienced detribalized politician, unlike a certain corrupt bigot who retired as a Major General, ruled as a dictator, and became a PTF chairman and was only able to set up a ranch with less than 150 cows. 150 cows? Same less than 150 cows for over two decades with ZERO improvement. And you campaigned for that certain someone to become a President.

Atiku has contributed more to the economy as a private citizen than all the other Northern presidential hopefuls combined.

If you're saying Atiku would be a failure, I'd retort that he can't do worse than any of the other Presidential hopefuls including the incumbent. I don't expect him to perform as well as Lee Kuan Yew. I'm not saying he is the best thing since sliced bread. If you say that's not enough in an ideal setting, I'd wholeheartedly agree. But we aren't talking about ideals, we are talking about Nigeria.

Buhari just threw all the gains (small as they were) we've made since 1999 on the altar of a vindictive crusade without recording any meaningful progress. If anything, Atiku would bridge the gap Buhari widened between both regions and reignite the economy that Buhari shattered with his careless utterances and postures.

If you're looking for a perfect presidential candidate, go to Switzerland where people get to directly vote on policies as well as candidates. This is Nigeria in 2017, stop looking for miracles and saints, you'd only find another repackaged wolf in sheep's clothing like the g**t in Aso Rock.

-Lord

SuperSuave:
Shakara don end
igbayi laaro t'arugbo nsunkun oko(d1ck)

The fool is still listing out specs and requirements sef, you never ready. in 5yrs time she'll be like "God just give me any man I can call 'my husband'"

omenkaLives:
This one wants to kill himself inside my mentions. I'm pretty sure he mistakes me for Kanu.

Keneking:
But he will be better than Buhari

LordAdam16:
Everybody including APC members knew Buhari would use the 97-5 percentage phrase. If you didn't know, you're dumber than I thought.

Buhari is a bigot. His escapades in Ogun is well documented. His utterances before the election is well documented.

El-Rufai and Kwankwaso are Buhari 2.0. Kwankwaso is worse. He was the one who procured bail for the boy that abducted and married under-aged Ese that caused all the ruckus sometime last year. He was the one that also bailed the Mile 12 Fulani suspects in Lagos. Any Southerner that votes for either of those men including Buhari deserves to face a firing squad.

Atiku has NEVER acted or spoken like a bigot.

Is he corrupt? Yes. So is every other candidate running including Buhari.

With Atiku you know what to expect and have it in mind that he'd at least do something, not the current d*psh*t cow rearer who doesn't know his left from right. Let Atiku pick Obi as his vice (Duke would have been preferable, but he is from the SS and it's time for SE to get their shot).

I have more faith in Atiku than any other Northern candidate.

-Lord

faithscharms:
Lol >: I can't guarantee your safety,it might end up like your he goat story .

faithscharms:
LOL how can u be here and still hoping my charms wouldn't affect u?which one u dey self?makeup ur mind joor

faithscharms:
Congratulations to them ..I receive my own in Jesus name mbok oya boy friend to future husband where are you,me I've been waiting too long o

Evaberry:
...

This makes me feel like falling in love even though men are scum!!!


This girl is lucky, that dude is Tall dark and handsome.

A Tall glass of chocolate with sexy broad chest!! Chai Ronke the single sisterhood will never forgive you for stealing this one away


why does she feel so insecure tho that she has to pack paint all over her face

This dude is hot for days to come

Alcatraz005:
I know I would get insulted and vilified for this post but I don't care! I will start with asking Nigerians, what do we have to lose? We have suffered so much for the past 2 years under Buhari's anti corruption government which is laced with ethnic bigotry, Fulani supremacy and the ascendancy of fundamentalist Islam.

Our igbo brothers have been over punished for making their choice at the polls and our nation is on the brink of collapse. In my personal opinion, if President Buhari is not running for 2019, I would advice that we go for Atiku Abubakar in 2019 to afford the north the opportunity of completing their slot. I work in the legal field and I have seen the mess that the Government has done in prosecuting the looters of our treasury. Not one successful conviction has been recorded! When Goodluck Jonathan was President, corruption was rife but at least Nigerians could feed better. The exchange rate never went beyond 200 and life was generally better. Now with the anti corruption Government, we can barely have 2 square meals in Nigeria. So I ask, what have Nigerians gained from this anti corruption adventure? I know that the general sentiment/view amongst Nigerians is that Alh. Atiku Abubakar is ultra corrupt but I put it to you that he is the only Northerner that can be acceptable to other Nigerians if President Buhari is not running for President in 2019. Atiku is detribalised, exposed, a liberal Muslim, wealthy(poverty alleviation ) and most important of all, we would all be able to enjoy Nigeria's money.

Do not be deceived, none of these elite folks love Nigerians! They are only there to help themselves and their families! So do not be drawn to their internal wars. Baba Obasanjo is reportedly against Atiku's Presidencial bid but he has only one vote. The choice is with the millions of Nigerians who feel the brunt of bad leadership. Do not allow these corrupt politicians to control our thought process. If we all know that they are all corrupt, why don't we vote for the one who would ensure that majority of Nigerians at least have a chance to enjoy our lives? I ask again, what do we have to lose? We are already ensnared in their wicked conspiracies anyways!

Finally, I root for Alh. Atiku Abubakar because the other major choices from the North would not do well for the unity of this country. Nasir El Rufai who is rumored to be gunning for the top post in 2019 is too fundamentalist and sectional in nature and he would be worse that the current government. He is a very brilliant man but he doesn't like Christians. Evidence abound of his actions towards people of other faith throughout his stewardship at the FCT and now Kaduna. A lot of Christians would not want him presiding over the affairs of this very diverse nation. The other candidate is Rabiu who has proven to be pro north in all his dealings. He has made it his mission to bail out hausas involved in ethnic fracas all over Nigeria. One does not need a soothing sayer to see what the country would be like under his Government. Alh. Atiku in my opinion still remains the best choice for President in the event that President Buhari is not running in 2019. If Nigerians are going to continue suffering, let us know what we are suffering for and decide to share in the goodies of our country once and for all! What is the use of an anti corruption crusade when Nigerians are starving and impoverished?

I know I would be insulted for this but this is my humble logomatim.

The suffer too much!
I stand with #Atiku2019

raker300:
Fashola the criminal have been posting pictures of roads being done.

That criminal will bring contractors and few machines, take pictures and leave with them

vizkiz:
Just don't become an atheist like some people when you finally hit big

OlowuB:
Young man - what exactly is stopping you from marrying this girl right now? Please don't tell me money it becos of money; as you have already said you girl isn't the materialistic type; wait until your Visa is out; take your parents and go and meet her parents; after that go to the registry and marry (You guys can throw party and make noise later) that if you are truly serious about her; your brother will adjust and understand? He is only concerned that having someone back home could put you under pressure to start making money due to monetary demands from back home instead of you focusing on your education - also this removes the option of you meeting someone in Canada that you could marry.

goingape1:
nigga you dreaming?

there are many fishes in the river. don't put one piece of black shiit over your career! you will regret it in life.


guys like you need to be castrated because you are not using your Brain to think put rather your peniss.


WHO KNOWS WHO IS FVCKING YOUR WIFE TO BE NOW?

An argument over the desirability of Biafra by some Nigerians in India has been blamed for the death of N. Chigozie, a 33-year-old who came to India with a student visa.

Indian police in Bengaluru are already probing the death.

The body of the Nigerian was found near the railway gate in Hennur, northeast Bengaluru, in the wee hours of Monday.

Chigozie, a resident of Hennur, was found with head injuries at 2 am; his motorcycle had skidded off the road.

While the body has been shifted to Ambedkar hospital for autopsy. Kothanur police, based on his brother’s statement have registered a murder case, reports the Times of India.

“It seems to be an accidental death. Preliminary evidence shows Chigozie, who was speeding on his bike, crashed into an iron railing and died of head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. But his younger brother Nieskho claims he was murdered,” police said.

On Sunday evening, Chigozie, Nieskho and four other Nigerians partied at African Kitchen restaurant at Byrathi near Hennur.

“The six revellers quarrelled over sharing food and assaulted each other. Nieskho went to a nearby hospital to treat his injuries and Chigozie followed him on a bike. While returning from the hospital, Chigozie died,” police said.

But in another account given by BangaloreMirror, Chigozie’s brother, whose name was spelt as Nanso, claimed his brother was killed after an argument with other friends over Biafra.

Here is the report in the newspaper: A 33-year-old man from Nigeria was found dead under mysterious circumstances near Geddalahalli on Hennur Road in the early hours of Monday. The brother of the victim, identified as Chigozie, said he may have been murdered. Chigozie was found dead near the Railway bridge at Geddalahalli.

The victim, who came to India on a student visa, was doing some business in the city, according to police. The victim, along with his brother Nanso, is said to have partied with a group of friends at a house in Byrathi.

During the party, it is alleged that the brothers and their friends had an argument over a political development in their country. Police said both the brothers were allegedly beaten up.

Nonso, who had come in his car, drove to a nearby private hospital and is said to have taken treatment. Chigozie, who was returning home on his bike, was found dead near the railway bridge. “Nonso suspects that his brother could have been killed. However prima facie evidence suggests that the death could also be due to an accident. The victim could have skidded and fallen from the bike while riding home. It was raining heavily. But a murder case has been registered based on his brother’s complaint and investigations are on,” S Girish, DCP (North East) told BM.

The Kothanur police, investigating the case, said the group of friends who were partying were discussing the political turmoil back home over the formation of a separate state in Nigeria(Biafra)

The discussion led to assault and the brothers were badly beaten up.

walexbiz:
Misplaced priority and daylight robbery, it's like the Lagos State government has lost it focus, most of the inner road are bad and Lagos is busy fixing federal raod, and at what cost? I guess we will never know until it is completed

What a shame

agabusta:
Ambode complete Ilubirin that is halfway done instead of starting a fresh one.

That Ilubirin would have been completed assuming Fashola spent extra 3 months.

Instead of Ambode to complete the project speedily and take the glory, he abandoned the place and just went to put fancy lights and signboard there.

Ambode should complete that project and stop this his pettiness if he wants to go far in politics.