Obiagelli:
abeg don't insult nigeria with your master's failure to fight corruption, which institutions is gej building with the current status of the efcc and icpc.

ShehuAba: Well shizzle it's unfair for you to abuse the General unfairly, Can't you make your points without abuse?.
barcanista it's either you are not in Nigeria or you don't understand Nigerian politics well. It seems you've forgotten that Nigerians still vote for religious or tribal sentiments.
In contesting against the PDP, the APC really needs a candidate who already has a support base and can pull more votes with the party's hard work. You think just the APC governors can garner those votes neglecting the fact that PDP is very much on ground and has a more popular candidate in GEJ.
Have seen you clamor for kwankwaso in some quarters, well we all know there's a clear difference between the two and we all know who's more popular. The APC have experimented with Ribadu in 2011 and he performed woefully, they won't like to make same mistake this time around with a new candidate.
Unless if PDP is coming with another new candidate apart from GEJ, then APC can do same.
But as it stands now, Buhari is still the only candidate that can give GEJ a run for his money.

koboko69:

Maybe if Ojukwu did not start the war...Nigerian would have been a better place. Take it or leave it, that war's multiplier effects is this what is hunting the ibos in particular and the entire nation at a whole. A lot of man power and money were lost in that war. That war also shappened the leadership of this country in a way. Unfortunately u goons have refused to learn from the war and how ur warlord fled Nigeria, u still keep beating the drums of war.

As for Jonathan...rather than try to solve corruption, he has taken corruption to another level. Afterall he came on national tv and said "ordinary stealing people call it corruption" you should be ashamed of your self for supporting such a clueless actor.

Sincere9gerian:
Well, you've been searching for a strong incorruptible leader since 1960. Do we have such a person in APC at the moment? I wish you luck in your futile endless search

Sincere9gerian:
Well, GEJ became president only in 2010 but Nigeria gained her independence in 1960. Perhaps you can share with us how the various leaders of Nigeria between 1960 and 2010 "fought corruption"? I would have thought that if we have been fighting corruption since 1960, then by 2010 all forms of corruption must have been eliminated. GEJ would not have had any corruption to fight by now. However, if we have been fighting corruption from 1960 till 2014 without success, then something must be wrong with all of us as a people.

barcanista:

You actually believe an INDIVIDUAL can kick out corruption in Nigeria? Bros, you'r sitting on a long long thing.

I for one don't believe the President alone can kick out corruption, but the President can influence kicking out corruption (just like what Obj did). It is not only corruption this time but mismanagement and waste.


If it was possible for a president/head of state to single handedly kick out corruption in Nigeria, why hasn't that happened since 1960 till date? Was Nigeria created yesterday? Is GEJ the first leader of Nigeria?

Nigeria Leaders in the past were not sincere about corruption. No one is blaming Jonathan for Nigeria's Ancestral woes but there are lots of things he could have done in tackling them. He may not do all(No one expects him to) but the ones that comes to his attention should be tackled.


My guy, the SOLUTION to the problems in Nigeria lie in making necessary STRUCTURAL CHANGES and building STRONG INSTITUTIONS.

I agree with you. The Constitution and Political Structures need serious changes. The Constitution and Electoral act should permit for Independent candidacy rather than tie an aspirant to the Aprons of political parties for instance. unfortunately, the President hasn't thought it wise to put motion in progress for such changes....Please don't mention the Confab because it is not different from what was held in 2005.



You guys in APC should not insult our intelligence with your gibberish


No one is insulting your intelligence. The PDP has been in Power since 1999 and we are still revolving in a circle. Our needs of 1999 are same as today. Unfortunately, the incumbent was elected on PDP's platform so he must share from the failures of his predecessors and also himself.

Demdem:

I know no one but General Buhari as an incorruptible leader. His antecedents speaks volumes as regards this. The search is over for now.

Sincere9gerian:
Well, GEJ became president only in 2010 but Nigeria gained her independence in 1960. Perhaps you can share with us how the various leaders of Nigeria between 1960 and 2010 "fought corruption"? I would have thought that if we have been fighting corruption since 1960, then by 2010 all forms of corruption must have been eliminated. GEJ would not have had any corruption to fight by now. However, if we have been fighting corruption from 1960 till 2014 without success, then something must be wrong with all of us as a people.

Sincere9gerian:
Well, GEJ became president only in 2010 but Nigeria gained her independence in 1960. Perhaps you can share with us how the various leaders of Nigeria between 1960 and 2010 "fought corruption"? I would have thought that if we have been fighting corruption since 1960, then by 2010 all forms of corruption must have been eliminated. GEJ would not have had any corruption to fight by now. However, if we have been fighting corruption from 1960 till 2014 without success, then something must be wrong with all of us as a people.

Sincere9gerian:
But Buhari is one of the past leaders of this country. Buhari had an opportunity in 1983 to prove his incorruptible and messiahnic nature but he failed WOEFULLY. He couldn't even sustain a govt for up to 2 years. Yeye dey smell!

Sincere9gerian:
But Buhari is one of the past leaders of this country. Buhari had an opportunity in 1983 to prove his incorruptible and messiahnic nature but he failed WOEFULLY. He couldn't even sustain a govt for up to 2 years. Yeye dey smell!

And how did he fail woefully as regards corruption? Av u consulted ur elders who I believe are better enlightened about this issue? Insincerefool, tell another lie.
Still waiting for u to highlight specific steps from Jonathan to fight the scourge or none exist
Yes the evil genius IBB forced him bloodlessly out and since he isn't the type desperate for power, he went to his farm.

Faun:

Coming from a blockhead who made this dumb comment as a result of his shocking inability to comprehend a common speech, I'm not the least bit surprised. Your mother is the cretin who didn't abort you when she had the chance.

Now, thicko, let me help you out of your misery.
Read slowly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa-Fulani

That is a term THEY have chosen to call themselves, not me. That is what they insist they are.
Now, the next time a hungry, dirty animal like you chooses to throw insults at people over the internet, just bear in your little mind, that there will always be someone who does it better.
Animal.

Demdem:
Apc isn't about Buhari's ambition instead if apc through democratic means wants buhari to take the ticket so be it. Nothing on ground currently suggests that all others will step down for him so why ur fears?

Sincere9gerian:
Ok, so you believe Nigeria leaders in the past 5 decades have not been sincere BUT suddenly you expect a sincere leader to emerge in 2015? But what magic will that happen?

Bros, nations are not developed by "sincere" leaders. Nations are developed by putting up SYSTEMS and STRUCTURES that work for the greater majority.

omenka: Degenerate illiterate oozing ignorance since 1500BC

GenBuhari: Ojukwu did not start any war. He merely declared independence which he had every right to do since the Nigerian federation was not able to guarantee Igbo lives and property at that time.

He gave Nigeria several weeks to start implementing the Aburi Accord - an agreement he reached with Gowon on a way the massacres of Igbos could be stopped, but Gowon showed no indication that he was going to abide by the accord.

Ojukwu said that Biafra was a border where those running from massacre and genocide could cross and know they were safe.

barcanista: olapluto WHy Buhari candidacy will sell in 2015
1. Buhari is the ONLY Strong, honest, humble,smart and patriotic Nigeria capable of getting enough votes to massacre PDP.

i so Disagree. He is NOT the only one.


2. Buhari as a retired general has all it takes to confront Nigeria's biggest security threat of Boko Haram. As a patriotic Nigeria who understands what it takes to have pride and gallantry in the army, Buhari will not need to sack generals yearly to crush Boko Haram. He alone can draft a plan in his office to smash BH to pieces in a short time.

Was Obj not a General? What happened to the ND Militancy?


3. The soldiers' morale will be at an all time high if Buhari comes in. Anticorruption will make the generals sit up. Currently, we only painfully read the lamentations of our soldiers on the pages of newspapers and online. So far, the PDP led government is yet to address these issues.

Spare us dude. We need a Democrat not a Military Head of State. Inasmuch as I am in agreement of improved soldier's welfare, that is not our only primary problem.

4. Buhari is needed to set the ground for the Nigerian messiah. I sensed from the OP's argument that he wants a 'new generation' president. However, if such a person (e.g Fashola) should become a president now, the problems of NIgeria will consume him in no time. The same problems have swallowed GEJ. In fact, GEJ was swallowed even before he was sworn in. All he's doing now is patching things that alway burst out after each patch. Forget about his NEPA privatisation, SURE-P, etc. GEJ is out of depth.

I don't see Buhari as the long awaited messiah. What makes you think that he is needed to "set the ground"? Is he a forerunner?

Please tackle the Original points. Thanks

Obiagelli:
for some of you, Nigeria never work. You have come to accept mediocrity as your benchmark, Nigeria was once rated above china and Brazil, go and read history, learn about which government was corrupt and those that were doing well.

You can't even compare the level of corruption today with say 2004.

olapluto:
At this junction, my discussion ends (all your points have been tackled sensibly here already). You do not need to agree with me mate. At the end of the day, you have only one vote, and I have same number. As for me and my family, NO to PDP and YES to Buhari.
If you have anyone who can gather as much votes as Buhari at this moment, please mention it.

Lastly..If you're the only one agreeing with yourself while you disagree with every other person, what does that make you?

Demdem:

And how did he fail woefully as regards corruption? Av u consulted ur elders who I believe are better enlightened about this issue? Insincerefool, tell another lie.
Still waiting for u to highlight specific steps from Jonathan to fight the scourge or none exist
Yes the evil genius IBB forced him bloodlessly out and since he isn't the type desperate for power, he went to his farm.

Sincere9gerian:
Yes, your master Buhari failed woefully in all the parameters of leadership. In fact, the woes of Nigeria today could all be traced to actions and inactions of the past leaders of Nigeria, including Buhari. He not only truncated a democratic rule but made matters worse by ushering Nigeria into over 18 years of DARK military dictatorship with NOTHING to show.

All the performing governors of the Second republic, including Jakande, were swept away in a senseless military coup. Imagine what Lagos would have been like today if the Lagos metro rail started by Jakande in the 80s was completed in those days. Imagine if Jakande had the vision to start such project in the 80s how much more subsequent democratically elected governors of Lagos would have done if the system was not truncated by power thirsty Buhari and his gang.

If you look at the bigger picture, you'll see that Buhari's 2 year rule in the 80s was a massive failure.

Insincerefool, debating with u on this issue surely will be a waste of my time so i wont even start it. To u he failed, so be it however am interested in the present. Tell me what Jonathan is doing differently away from the staus quo. Lets start with the almighty corruption? hat specific step is Jonathan taking to critically fight it? ho is he leading by example to curtail such?
U seems not to have any clue as regards this?

olapluto:

If you have anyone who can gather as much votes as Buhari at this moment, please mention it.

barcanista: Unfortunately, the "Comrades" don't seem to look at merit in this case. As for the 1983 Coup, bros come on, it will be unfair no exonerate Buhari. He was "named" Head of State and Sit tight on power which was Unconstitutional. Instead of putting motion in place to hand power over to Civilian like Obasanjo did. Buhari wasn't elected as far as my memory can serve

Sincere9gerian:
Well, you cannot turn facts on its head. Nigeria started off with countries like China, Brazil, etc but they left us long time ago because while China, Brazil, et al were making progress, your country was retrogressing. It was not in 2010 (when GEJ became president of Nigeria) that Brazil and China overtook Nigeria. In fact, leaders of Nigeria in the 80s, such as your master Buhari, should be blamed for allowing countries like Brazil and China overtake Nigeria

barcanista: APC is an Institution that can use its goodwill to garner votes for its candidate. It shouldn't be a Buhari Vs PDP. If APC is all about Buhari's Ambition then it is not worth to be taken serious. The APC has working Governors and leaders that has the Potential to garner votes if well marketed.

barcanista: I am fully in Nigeria and I am a full blood Nigerian. Is 2015 about just chasing out the PDP and Capturing Power? The APC didn;t Experiment with Ribadu Sir. ACN Presented Ribadu, CPC Presented Buhari and ANPP Presented Ibrahim Shekarau. Had it been Buhari remained in ANPP and allowed for the primaries, the PDP would have had a more formidable oppopsition in 2011.

koboko69: [s][/s]

Plz dont give have baked info. The problem started with the igbos, they only started crying foul when they played the dirty game first. The two major political leaders of the north, the prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and the Premier of the northern region, Sir Ahmadu Bello were executed by Major Nzeogwu. Also murdered was Sir Ahmadu Bello's wife. This was after an unsuccessful coup which later paved way for ironsi. It is called a failed coup cos Ironsi rallied the military against the coup plotters but didnt take them to trial. The other event that also fuelled the so-called "Igbo conspiracy" was the killing of Northern leaders, and the killing of the Colonel Shodeinde's pregnant wife by the coup executioners. The coup executioners were mostly igbo. This was what brought the problem in the first place. The baggers claiming Buhari truncated a Democratic government have forgotten that the first military coup in the history of Nigeria was carried out by the Igbos. Hypocrisy of the highest order.