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Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by momentusjay(f): 10:48am On Mar 23, 2015 |
Few days ago I was accosted by a friend who wanted to know who between President Jonathan and General Mohammed Buhari, I would be voting for in the forthcoming March 28, 2015 presidential election. His reason for coming to me with this question was informed by what he described as a “remarkable shift in my political sentiment in the past few days.” Now, I had been an unrepentant critic of President Jonathan’s led administration and as such a staunch supporter of General Mahammdu Buhari’s candidacy. My unflinching support for General Buhari has more often than not got me into trouble with friends and fellow South Easterners who are fanatically committed to Jonathan’s re- election. Nevertheless, I have never allowed these often verbal attack and public humiliation to deter me from supporting Buhari. I was there in Okpara Square the day the good old General came campaigning in Enugu. I had to be there because I believe in the change he was going to bring and thought I had to give him all the support I could muster. So when I began speaking well of Jonathan in recent days, my sudden political u-turn did not go unnoticed by my closest friends. They wanted to know why I am leaving my beloved General who despite all odds I have stood by and voted for, for the three times he had run for the highest office in the land. As could be seen, my shift in allegiance was not informed by tribal sentiment. Though Igbo, I had voted for General Buhari in all the elections he contested for in this country. Also, I did not begin supporting Jonathan recently because I believe he is a better candidate to Buhari. In fact, truth be told, Jonathan has failed in many areas and is still going to fail in more areas. I am lobbying for Jonathan’s reelection today because I believe that his presidency more than that of my beloved Buhari will take Nigeria to the path of peace and prosperity that the great Ikemba longed and prayed for many years ago. As succinctly, argued in his magnum opus, Because I Am Involved, Ikemba believed that the trouble with Nigeria is premised on the undue political advantage given by the British to the North just before independence. He was insistent that Nigeria cannot move forward with its present lopsided and unjust political structure and suggested an East-West Alliance as the best if not the only way towards restructuring of the country. Any knee observer of Nigeria’s political permutation in recent weeks will notice that the quest for Jonathan’s re-election is gradually bringing to fruition the East-West alliance that the Ikemba had prayed for. For never before have the Igbo and their brothers in the South-South and South-West been so united in pursuing one cause as they are in ensuring the re-election of President Jonathan. I have feeling that If this new trend eventually pulls through, it will bring an end to the hegemonic position of the North and create a new Nigeria where all Nigerians will be considered equal; a Nigeria where the born to rule mentality is finally erased for good. As my present view can easily be misunderstood, let me categorically state that this is not an attack on the North. I bear no ill will towards the North. I honestly love northerners; however, the truth is that I believe that the present structure of the country has made Nigeria so unworkable that everybody, including the North is reaping from the tragedy. A restructured, more viable and strong Nigeria is also in the interest of the North. In the final analysis, I am thinking of a new Nigeria that will be born after March 28. A Nigeria where Jonathan emerges the president and my beloved General is made the chairman of EFCC. That will definitely be an interesting Nigeria. As you can see, I have a reason for supporting both Jonathan and Buhari after all. Sai Buhari and Goodluck Ebele Jonathan till 2019! Momentusjay 2 Likes |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by viczing(m): 10:54am On Mar 23, 2015 |
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Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Pvin: 10:58am On Mar 23, 2015 |
One of GMB fanatics just got back his sense GEJ all the way 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by VcStunner(m): 11:06am On Mar 23, 2015 |
Let the criticism begin my people...... You OP u are actually trying to broaden a statement made by SLS in Kano when he said "Buhari has other means of helping this country other dan being her president" but dat was SLS not believing Buhari is qualified to be president! Meanwhile, a school of thought argued that GEJ and d PDP has paid SLS(former CBN gov) to make such statement. Obviously Nigerians are faced with hard choices, but left to me in the middle of two evil, I will choose a lesser one. And dats also a wise decision ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Nicklaus(m): 11:07am On Mar 23, 2015 |
I only wish your beloved general share this same sentiment, as he is so desperate for power. Goodluck Nigeria, GEj till 2019. |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Gbegbem(f): 11:08am On Mar 23, 2015 |
OP is on point. Let Buhari take part in running the administration of Goodluck come May29 2015 |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Jakpon: 11:17am On Mar 23, 2015 |
East-West alliance ko Middle Belt-Niger Delta alliance ni. OP, you were never a supporter of Buhari from the get go. Stick to your support of Gej and save us the needless epistle |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by LogicPower(m): 11:39am On Mar 23, 2015 |
RIDDLE 1: Can you guess who is this OP who registered with this new moniker (momentusjay) a few hours ago in order to remind the SW voters that there is an 'east-west' alliance which the late Ujukwu helped to form, and on the basis of which the SW voters are now morally bound to troop out en mass on Saturday to vote for the current Azikiwe in Aso Rock in the spirit of that alliance? RIDDLE 2: Can you guess the OP's motive for talking about this 'alliance' at this particular time? RIDDLE 3: If the OP sincerely believes this can convince ONE single SW voter to vote for GEJ on the basis of this 'east-west' alliance, then can you guess the OP's IQ? |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Nobody: 11:43am On Mar 23, 2015 |
God bless you OP. This is exactly the major reason why I support Jonathan with everything I have got. The presidential election on Saturday will be a turning point in Nigeria's history. If Jonathan is re-elected, then you can be sure that the era of born-to-rule is dead and buried. You can be sure that a new Nigeria has been birthed where there is equity, fairness & justice. Nigeria belongs to all of us and power must go round! |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Nobody: 11:44am On Mar 23, 2015 |
LogicPower: The OP has made a lot of sense, live with it. |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by LogicPower(m): 11:47am On Mar 23, 2015 |
RIDDLE 4: Can you guess why the OP CANNOT day talk about this 'alliance' under his/her old moniker? |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by Balkan(m): 11:57am On Mar 23, 2015 |
I am a staunch supporter of Buhari, but since last week, i had a change of mind. let peace reign. GMB is good but but GEJ makes more sense for stability. |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by momentusjay(f): 2:00pm On Mar 23, 2015 |
Balkan: Welcome on board. We all know that GEJ is not the best but stands as a better choice than my General to take the mantle of leadership. Long Live Nigeria Long Live GMB, GEJ till 2019 |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by momentusjay(f): 2:09pm On Mar 23, 2015 |
LogicPower: Stop guessing and face the fact. I have been a guest on on this forum since November last year. Still on still, Buhari still remain my General. Because indeed, he has a good heart but the office of the President remain with GEJ for the good of all Nigeria. |
Re: Jonathan’s Re-elction And The East-west Alliance That The Ikemba Prayed For by momentusjay(f): 2:09pm On Mar 23, 2015 |
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