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Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by searchng4love: 6:41am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Nigeria needs competence, not national unity govt – Tinubu President-elect backs S’Court on naira, says Atiku, Obi’s legal actions good for democracy President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, dampened the hope of advocates of a government of national unity, favouring competence over such a political arrangement. He stated that his aim was higher than a government of national unity and would rather seek a government of national competence in selecting his cabinet members and not choosing appointees based on religion. Tinubu spoke in a signed statement on Thursday titled, “Nigeria: At the Cusp of Renewed Hope, ’’ marking his first official statement after his declaration as president-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission on March 1. The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress polled 8, 794, 726 votes to beat the Peoples democratic party candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi and the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s Rabiu Kwankwaso. Both Abubakar and Obi who came second and third respectively in the election are challenging the poll results in court, rejecting Tinubu’s holding out an olive branch to them. Some Nigerians however mulled a government of national unity to douse the agitations over the poll outcome. Addressing Nigerians on the issue, the president-elect in the statement said, “As your incoming president, I accept the task before me. There have been talks of a government of national unity. My aim is higher than that. I seek a government of national competence. In selecting my government, I shall not be weighed down by considerations extraneous to ability and performance. The day for political gamesmanship is long gone. I shall assemble competent men and women and young people from across Nigeria to build a safer, more prosperous and just Nigeria. There shall be young people. Women shall be prominent. Whether your faith leads you to pray in a church or mosque will not determine your place in government. Character and competence will.’’ Commenting on the presidential election whose conduct was also faulted by some individuals and asserting the rights of aggrieved contestants to go to court, the ex-Lagos State governor noted that a fair and credible poll was held and won. He said, “A fair, credible election has been held and has been won. The honour of that victory and the steep responsibility it entails has fallen on me. I say this not to gloat or boast because there is no room for such behaviour. I merely state the facts as they are. I realise many good and well-meaning Nigerians voted for other candidates. They are naturally disappointed that their favoured candidate did not win. Other candidates have voiced their dissatisfaction, stating they will go to court to contest the election. This is inherent to the democratic process. We defend their right to seek legal recourse. While they exercise the legal rights afforded them in our democracy, I have set my course and mind on the leadership of this nation. We have important work to do and I am committed to getting that work done for the benefit of all the people, whether or not they voted for me or even voted at all.’’ Saying that it was not the time for continued acrimony and partisan recrimination, Tinubu added that negative things could incite strong passions; but they were not the pathway to a better nation. The president-elect noted, “Only unity and national commitment can serve that purpose. Critics of Nigeria have been too quick to conclude that our political system is fragmented because of the impressive showing of new parties and their candidates. “These critics are wrong. The emergence of the new parties and their candidates underscores the dynamic strength of our democracy. People want democracy to work and they want to have their voices heard and interests met within it. This is a good thing to be promoted, not something to be feared,’’ According to him, what must concern Nigerians is not the growth of parties but the regrowth of old prejudices and bigotries such as ethnicity, creed and place of origin. He observed that as a nation and individuals imbued with the love of God and of fellow man, Nigerians were better than this, adding that at some point the citizens must decide whether they shall be enticed by the ills of the past or more bravely and nobly be encouraged by the eminent prospect of a brighter future. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by habsydiamond(m): 6:45am On Mar 17, 2023 |
The baba is funny.. who are those that u want to select that we have need tasted their bad leadership or corrupt act before... you guys are all the same. No be all those that are doing buhari's tenure that will also do yours except emefiele. We know u guys 6 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by virginchaser(m): 6:50am On Mar 17, 2023 |
No time to wait for crying passengers, the bus will surely leave wailers behind. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Parachoko: 6:50am On Mar 17, 2023 |
searchng4love:Gbam!!!! |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by brain54(m): 6:52am On Mar 17, 2023 |
True… No need to sacrifice competence for a quota system that has never favored anybody. For progress to be made in this country a lot of toes need to be stepped on and crushed totally. I see Tinubu as a president not afraid of charting a new course for the benefit and development of the country. Competence over national unity any day! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Quest7777: 6:53am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Same way he said his choice of Shettima was out of competence & has nothing to do with religion. If Shettima was a Christian, would Tinubu have still chosen him? ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Tunasco4u(m): 6:54am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by DispatcherLagos: 6:56am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Half |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Millimann: 6:57am On Mar 17, 2023 |
After Obi refused to be part of it. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Tinubuwins2023e: 6:57am On Mar 17, 2023 |
God bless Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Your government will favour many Nigerians with myself and my family inclusive. Amen 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by princeade86(m): 7:00am On Mar 17, 2023 |
I pray God heal Nigeria |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Wiseandtrue(f): 7:03am On Mar 17, 2023 |
If there is no unity, how can you even notice competence ![]() You know that Obi has outrightly refused your "unity" after you stole the people's mandate hence your blabbing The mandate you stole will be recovered!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Toluwanise247(m): 7:03am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Nigerian |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by SlurUsername1: 7:32am On Mar 17, 2023 |
habsydiamond: Since they are all the same, the corruption should be quota system based so that every region can atleast steal from the National cake abi? 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by SlurUsername1: 7:36am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Omor BOLA done Wise after ibos grind pepper for him eyes... ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Peacemaker5128: 7:37am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Nice strategic to sideline Ibos in Tulumbu's government 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Taba21: 7:38am On Mar 17, 2023 |
virginchaser: There's nothing like national unity in the first place. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by 77up(m): 8:04am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Wiseandtrue:Go and recover it and stop Wailing baby boy 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Oniecan: 8:07am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Where is this man talking from self. I just pity Nigerians (poor masses) .. Another useless 4yrs of doing nothing.. |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by waynetee(m): 8:09am On Mar 17, 2023 |
. All they can do is wail and take whips in their black arss if they disturb us too much. . |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Wiseandtrue(f): 8:09am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Taba21:Then how do we explain unity in diversity ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Racoon(m): 8:11am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Without competency and unity, the call for seccession will never cease. You neither have competency or unifying charisma but a corrupt greedy, egocentric, and power drunk drug baron |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Neddstark: 8:11am On Mar 17, 2023 |
From 2011 to 2015, there was no single Yoruba in the top 8 positions of Nigeria. Only for the Yoruba nation to rise up through Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Last 8 years, we had the Number 2 position with Speaker position and that of Supreme court justice. Now we are at the Number 1 position. Inasmuch as you will say bala blu sometimes, thank you Bola Tinubu for taking the Yoruba race higher again. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by habsydiamond(m): 8:23am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Yamiriflathead:that's the major reason why I don't support apc at the national level cos the same apc that we are clamouring to have beeen giving us problem can never be a messiah out of a blue moon. Even if asiwaju means to do good can that be said of the other in the party ![]() |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by maasoap(m): 8:25am On Mar 17, 2023 |
habsydiamond: If you are given the mantle of leadership today, would you go and import people from China and USA? |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by habsydiamond(m): 8:31am On Mar 17, 2023 |
maasoap:are you saying we don't have capable hands in this country ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by maasoap(m): 8:32am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Racoon: Can these losers shut the fvck up? Must winner include you in his cabinet at all cost? Who is going to play the roles of opposition if you all decide to be part of the new govt? Don't they lose elections in other countries? Anyone or group who wants to back the agitation for secession should go back to it. You can't force the new administration to give you the chance to sabotage his govt from inside. Did APC tell PDP to divide itself into smaller and weakened units going into the new election? Self centered people everywhere |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by ogododo: 8:33am On Mar 17, 2023 |
searchng4love:Una mean people like Oluomo. |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by Nobody: 8:41am On Mar 17, 2023 |
How will the competence have a successful administration where there is no unity Old man |
Re: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not National Unity Govt – Tinubu by KEVIND: 8:42am On Mar 17, 2023 |
Even with the so called competency, Tinubu is the least qualified. What will a drug lord offer than corruption & ineptitude. |
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