You have to give it to Atiku though - he's in tune with the modern political style perhaps more than any other politician in the country today. First he made the ISSUES a feature of his campaign, such as govt overshooting its spending commitments and getting into further debt, and now he's angling for a public presidential debate.

Whatever his other 'flaws', I think he's the most politically modern and astute politician of northern extraction since independence.

Faeb:

[size=14pt]38 people just died in Jos.Has Atiku sympathised with them?[/size]
All he and his dim followers can think of is how to hang desperately unto GEJ's popularity wagon, in the vain hope that a crumb or two will drop in their laps.

38 people just died in Jos, and the President is likely to be too busy to humour thieves and their worshippers.
. . .But what can one expect from the ranks of a THIEF?

I'm pretty sure some people can't see anything wrong about GEJ, why say lame things though"38 people just died in Jos.Has Atiku sympathised with them". I guess GEJ is meant to wait until things like this happen to appologise instead of taking proactive measures. Clueless man supported by some die hard clueless people. PDP is just not it.

jonathan shud not even buy into dat ideaa

I just heard that because of his past "Goodlucks" in moving up once something happens to his boss, GEJ is said to be crossing his fingers hoping that AtiffKu somehow mysteriously falls ill and goes on to his make. This, I heard, remains his "strategy" in response to homo-boy's call for a debate!

I must say, it is really interesting to be on NL where foolishness rains with no limit How can anyone even imagine that GEJ is scared of iliiterate Atiku? Did GEJ say he was afraid of the dunce- Atiku? It is somewhat interesting to find that Nigerians can run into illogical conclusions
Atiku is just a confused trouble maker- seeking an opportunity to create an old men fight as a way of pouring out his prejudice. I want us to note that nothing good will ever come out from that debate but a fight which may claim the lives of some innocent Nigerians.
Let things remain the way they are PLEASE! He that eats with the devil is expected to always use a long spoon. Damn it!

@winnerlfc - read your post again & tell us if there is any point therein. You look sacred just like your principal, GEJ

There is absolutely no need for Jonathan to get into any debate with anyone right now, the debates should be after the primaries and should be between the presidential flag bearers of the various political parties! This is an arrogant approach from the Atiku team, in effect creating the impression or taking it for granted that the PDP primaries is representative of the total wishes of all Nigerians.

Debates within political parties at this level is not the norm, Jonathan should not fall for it.

Another ridiculous excuse.

President Obama and Hillary Clinton were they not from the same Democratic Party? Did they not have debates?

Did Gbenga Daniel not recently attempt to organise debates for PDP Guber primaries candidate in Ogun State?

Keep making up excuses and destroying Nigeria. Jonathan should immediately accept the debate; he will be a better person for it win or loose. The debate will also be victory for Nigeria's democracy.

Only folks who have something to hide will run away from debates.
Is Jonathan's whole candidacy a scam?

Gej should substitute Namadi Sambo with Ngozi okonjo iweala as running mate. That way things will better for him. Sambo is a high-thief.

If Okonjo Iweala chooses to align herself with Jonathan, I will take it as confirmation that she is probably made of the same material as the many of those in the leading party today.

Obama and clinton had numerous debates, as did ed and david milliband.

In fact, the normal political process in democratic societies is for politicians to debate - regardless of if its intra-party or between parties.

You guys dismissing the need for debate are just exposing your undemocratic nature.

As for those claiming that jonathan has yet to respond, yes you are right but this is now the SECOND TIME IN THREE WEEKS that he has been challenged to a live debate by atiku and still we have no response; so I think we can safely assume he's running scared.

[size=14pt]A THIEF looking "presidential!!!!"
. . .While debating with the floor!!![/size]

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how can Atiku v GEJ organised debate? and for what purpose? is Nigeria now a one party state?
GEJ /Atiku will only debate with winner of other political party!any debate before PDP Primary is irrelivant

chiikeeeenaaa,

Na by force to go for debate?

@mikeansy

I would have agreed with you if it were any of the other aspirants on the PDP platform. I do not see the Atiku team going for such a debate to 'really' discuss national issues, but most likely an opportunity on a grand national scale to reinforce their irrational 'zoning' propaganda and heat up the polity even more! If it were someone like Bukola Saraki that was asking for this then it would make more sense!

The Atiku team have already shown how they play with the way they schemed IBB out under the guise of 'northern consensus candidate' when from all indications now, Atiku was already pre-ordained to be the consensus candidate, so their intentions in this case is certainly not as honourable as they are making it out to be.

Jonathan is currently the President, he does not have to devalue himself by doing a pdp primaries debate, I am pretty certain Obama will not partake in any sort of Democratic party presidential primaries debate in 2012!

[b][size=18pt]It seems this Atiku has no ears - how many more time shall we tell him, there's nothing to debate that would make any difference to their evil control and management of Nigeria and its politics.

A man whose hands are not clean is even calling for democracy he does not believe in, can not respect let alone uphold. You only have to look at his track record to realise, his 'selfish and wicked' political ambitions for Nigeria. To that we say - no, thank you Mr Atiku, we've had enough of you and your kind!

All the time you've been willy dealy with Nigerian politics alongside your brothers, you never called for this and now, crook? Over 40years now, Nigeria has been controlled and managed by your brothers - there's nothing to show for it rather, abject poverty and suffering among Nigerian whilst you and your brothers swim in luxury - judge yourselves!  

If one man alone (in the person of Prophet T. B Joshua) is doing what the whole world is watching and applauding and praising God for picking him out of many millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires Nigeria has, to do what he's doing for the poor, the widows, the orphans, the physically challenged and scholarship granted to children who had no chance or hope of education in Nigeria and he continues to do so without complaining - why can't you all losers?

You stole our money and subject Nigerians into poverty and suffering - why can't you? Abeg Mr Atiku, don't get me mad! Stop harassing us, Nigeria is not yet matured for this your idea. She might be ready maybe, by 2035 if you could wait then, your dream could materialise.

Now, you want to make us run before we could walk - thank you, na lie be that and there's never gonna be any debate because, Nigerians are tired of your peoples backward leadership, gorit? Just, go and rest and never again, utter that word 'Debate'![/size][/b]

Who is scared of a debate?

. . .Caught stealing 40 billion by the United States Senate.
. . .Threatening the nation with war.
. . .Ethnic bigot.
. . .Sectional supremacist.
. . .Serial kleptomaniac.

What debate, losers? Its already been held.

Why is it even taking GEJ eternity to pick up the challenge or not.

ping pong:

Why is it even taking GEJ eternity to pick up the challenge or not.

Maybe you haven't heard that, silence is the best answer to a. . .
You know the drill!

Na debate we wan chop.
Everybody knows GEJ is not the best orator around,but we know Atiku is one of the worst thieves, perverts,masters of double-speak and political somersault around,we don't need any fukcing debate to know that,we know already.
Mr Atiku,keep clutching at straws

ADint:

@mikeansy

I would have agreed with you if it were any of the other aspirants on the PDP platform. I do not see the Atiku team going for such a debate to 'really' discuss national issues, but most likely an opportunity on a grand national scale to reinforce their irrational 'zoning' propaganda and heat up the polity even more! If it were someone like Bukola Saraki that was asking for this then it would make more sense!

The Atiku team have already shown how they play with the way they schemed IBB out under the guise of 'northern consensus candidate' when from all indications now, Atiku was already pre-ordained to be the consensus candidate, so their intentions in this case is certainly not as honourable as they are making it out to be.

Jonathan is currently the President, he does not have to devalue himself by doing a pdp primaries debate, I am pretty certain Obama will not partake in any sort of Democratic party presidential primaries debate in 2012!

So Jonathan telling Nigerians what he stands for and defending his record will devalue him abi? Does this reasoning have anything to do with the fact that Jonathan might not actually know what to say?

The argument you guys come up with don't make a lot of sense at all. This is not about Atiku or Jonathan. This is about the future of democracy in Nigeria. If Jonathan is truly head and shoulders abouve atiku on anything he will certainly demonstrate that at the debate from the way he will articulate his points at the debate.

There is no sensible excuse to avoid this debate. The President of Nigeria in the digital age should not be scared about debates with anybody. As a matter of fact by now Jonathan is supposed to have done some serious press confrences and allow himself to be cross-examined by the media.

How is GEJ's last 10months different from Yar'adua's last 3years? NO difference.

Except that Jonathan managed to hire a 23yr old to update his facebook page every morning. Nothing else. What a shame.

The future of Nigeria is surely bleak, if our youths think so selfishly.

Faeb:

. . .Caught stealing 40 billion by the United States Senate.
. . .Threatening the nation with war.
. . .Ethnic bigot.
. . .Sectional supremacist.
. . .Serial kleptomaniac.

What debate, losers? Its already been held.

Please add sexual pervert to that list

rasputinn:

Na debate we wan chop.
Everybody knows GEJ is not the best orator around,but we know Atiku is one of the worst thieves, perverts,masters of double-speak and political somersault around,we don't need any fukcing debate to know that,we know already.
Mr Atiku,keep clutching at straws

I think a PhD holder debating woith a "one of the worst thieves, perverts,masters of double-speak and political somersault around" would be the easiest thing to do.

He should just bring the fact that exposes Atiku and Case closed.

Imagine if Obama has facts that McCain is "one of the worst thieves, perverts,masters of double-speak and political somersault around" Wont that be the easist debate?

@rasputin - abeg wetin we wan chop? This is becoming interesting

Faeb:


What debate, losers? Its already been held.

Yea,Atiku has been exposed,he's debated with his character and integrity and he failed woefully

Faeb:

. . .Caught stealing 40 billion by the United States Senate.
. . .Threatening the nation with war.
. . .Ethnic bigot.
. . .Sectional supremacist.
. . .Serial kleptomaniac.

What debate, losers? Its already been held.

Beaf, please for my education, as you have been parroting this 40 Billion across the forums. Please is it in Dollars ($), Naira (₦), Euro (€) or Pounds (£)

Akainzo:

Beaf, please for my education, as you have been parroting this 40 Billion across the forums. Please is it in Dollars ($), Naira (₦), Euro (€) or Pounds (£)

Read the news. Don't blame me for your ignorance.

dayokanu:

He should just bring the fact that exposes Atiku and Case closed.

Imagine if Obama has facts that McCain is "one of the worst thieves, perverts,masters of double-speak and political somersault around" Wont that be the easist debate?

Maybe your ways are not GEJ's ways,neither are his thoughts your thoughts
Prolly this might've been a good time for you and I(were we in GEJ's shoes )to set up Atiku for a big fall into the hands of uncle Sam,but GEJ might just have other plans,including but not limited to refraining from dignifying an attention seeking,desperate,sectional bigot like Atiku with a response

rasputinn:

Yea,Atiku has been exposed,he's debated with his character and integrity and he failed woefully

Exactly!
Imagine Thief worshippers congregating here, thinking there is some polish to be salvaged from Atiku's criminal character.
. . .But GEJ's got da lustre!! 24 carat popularity bling!!!

rasputinn:

Maybe your ways are not GEJ's ways,neither are his thoughts your thoughts
Prolly this might've been a good time for you and I(were we in GEJ's shoes )to set up Atiku for a big fall into the hands of uncle Sam,but GEJ might just have other plans,including but not limited to refraining from dignifying an attention seeking,desperate,sectional bigot like Atiku with a response

What about the rest of the country who will like to know where he stands on the way forward on things like the economy, security etc.

mikeansy:

What about the rest of the country who will like to know where he stands on the way forward on things like the economy, security etc.

That is open news you can get from his campaign. The President doesn't need to dignify an international thief with a debate; don't belittle the office.

Atiku is a THIEF.

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