midolian:
Even the N22, 500 is not feasible..it will only result in state governors owing years of salaries..

We are on 18 and many of them are finding it difficult to pay, talk more of 22,500..

With all fairness, my suggestion is that the labour should just agree with them on this 22500, even though its implementation is in the hands of God.

Agreement is not a way to move forward. Labour unions must find means to make governance more open. The unfortunate thing is that the civil society organizations no longer trust labour unions, so strike may not work well.

Sadly too, if the fg and state govt agrees, will the labour unions fight for the private sector workers?

yesloaded:
NLC should compel FG to slash political office holders salaries, reduce their allowances, cut down numbers of aides, compel FG to make education free from primary till secondary but subsidized rate at tertiary level, compel FG to reduce fuel price, provide stable electricity supply, improve agriculture and life will be easier to live. If FG pays 30k minimum wage today but $/Naira exchange rate becomes 700/NGN, PMS becomes 300/ltr then we will realize that FG is still at profit

Instead of reducing fuel price, and open us to sibsidy fraud, let govt sign the petroleum bills and open the industry to competition.

To provide stable electricity, govt should abandon national grid and let states and cities produce and distribute their own power.

Every other thing will fall in place.

SEGLIZ:

does that mean dogara Is travelling on an ebele oche (one chance) with him knowing or not? so they wanted was use destabilize apc then dump him?

Let's just say he is hoping to win, then he will find means to destroy any plans to hand speakership to south west. As it was in PDP, so it is in APC. The chance of the repetition of betrayals, unfairness and disloyalty not happening if Atiku wins is too low.

FortifiedCity:
So what will happen to dogara?

I am guessing they believe Dogara won't win the election.

Once upon a time, there was afenifere, now what we have is afenifejo. Too much unnecessary talks that make old men look like children. The absence of women participation in most of these groups including Ohanaeze and Arewa elders causes over production of testosterone ideas.

Once upon a time, afenifere was never afraid of standing alone as long as they speak the truth to all concerned. Nowadays, it is unclear.

They were once anti-obasanjo, and called him an enemy ( though he is more of a chameleon)but he is now a pal, the only good ideas they have today is to be anti-tinubu ( who is sort of a mob boss).

They play non partisan politics poorly and play the partisan one badly. It is time to disband.

Pesin no fit joke again. The VP waa making a joke and reno, ben bruce etc are taking it too seriously.

PDP should calm down. They are likely to win as long as they don't play these noisy politics but stand on issues as they promised.

Things like Buhari's certificate or Osinbajo's dance rehearsal don't carry weight.

APC has begun showing their achievements and PDP has not successfully discredited them.is PDP still all noise and no substance?

Quigley:


Oh didn't know that Govt boards in Nigeria is quite for show. But I don't the Minister over reached his power, he shares the president's power with him as the head of the health ministry, as to the concept of delegation of power. In the USA, you don't wait for the president to sack you, his Chief of Staff does that irrespective of your position, be you Secretary of State.
We need to change these rules for easy running of things, the president has too much to think and run, NHIS chief shouldn't be his priority. That's why things are not moving, too much powers in the hands of the presidency.

I agree with you on the need for changes. The federal government has so much powers, it has become powerless in making things work in Nigeria.

Quigley:

This* and claims to be smart. Tueh for you!
Isn't That why they are there? I am speaking as someone who has seen 3 CEOS removed by the board. I don't know how it's done in Nigeria, but boards have powers to sack. I have seen a guy who lost his position as chairman and CEO of board the same day, sacked by no other business the board. Keep thinking that everyone on nairaland is a mumu.
Only Nigeria is where a board can't sack but make recommendations. Smh

I was quite surprised when the board claimed to have sacked him. Government boards in Nigeria are meant to monitor and give reccomendations to either the hierarchy of the organisation or the executive arm of the government.

The minister of health also overreached his power when he sacked him without the president's approval. Can the minister of interior sack the heads of any of the paramilitary organisations? I don't think so.

Whether the NHIS boss is acting badly or not, the set rules ought to be followed.

omohayek:
I really don't understand this primitive Nigerian obsession with having a President from one's zone or tribe; how exactly do fellow "zone" or "tribe" members benefit, other than through the patronage opportunities it provides a handful of politicians at the top? How has Buhari's residing in Aso Rock made life any better for the tens of millions of northerners who live in abject poverty? What wonderful benefits will Igbos achieve just by the mere fact that a President is Igbo? Will manna fall down from heaven the moment he or she is sworn in or something? And what of the 300+ other ethnic groups in Nigeria who aren't Fulani, Yoruba or Igbo? If this pathetic "turn by turn" tribal politics is acceptable, when will the Edos, Urhobos, Tivs, Itsekiris, Igalas, Efiks and all the others get their turn at having their "son" or "daughter" in Aso Rock? What about the Hausas, who have never actually had one of their own at the top in 58 years of Nigerian independence?

The complete lack of interest in ideologies and policy platforms, in favor of an utterly ridiculous obsession with "zoning" of "juicy" positions, is nothing more or less than the crowning of a crude, tribal-based, rent-seeking mentality over any kind of constructive governance. You can pretend all you want, but all it amounts to is basically "It is our turn to control who gets to chop (i.e. steal) the national cake", as it isn't the tribal origin of a politician which determines his or her fitness to run a country.

The real truth of the matter that unfortunately only few people pay attention to, hence why it falls on deaf ears.

Kennydoc:


You people are taking all these respecting other tribes and alliances talk too far. What happens on Nairaland doesn't represent the state of Nigeria.
Igbos respect other people and that's why they coexist with several people groups in all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria. In many communities where Igbos live, they are so vital to the economy of those areas that without them, those people will find it difficult to cope. There is no local government in Nigeria where you won't see tens or even hundreds of Igbos.
Talking about alliances, because Igbos lost out in 2015, we shouldn't forget they have had strong alliances with the north for several years under PDP. Let's not blow these alliances talk out of proportion. If PDP comes back into power (which is very possible), Igbos will become key drivers of the economy again, just that we haven't been privileged to be president or VP. It's not as if most Igbos care much about those positions anyway.

In many communities where Igbos live, they are so vital to the economy of those areas that without them, those people will find it difficult to cope. There is no local

It is opinions like these that make it difficult for peope to trust supporting Igbos to a position they deserve as one of the three major tribes.

it's not as if most Igbos care much about those positions anyway

But most Igbos do and as earlier stated, as a major tribe, the igbos deserve a shot at the position, but it is never given. It is based on alliances, constant shaking of hands, a united tribal front and political friendliness.(something only the northerners have perfected).

All of these disturbing news will fade away and things are likely to settle.

Most Igbos will support the PDP, APGA presidential candidates na for play play jare.

If the governors sabotage Atiku/Obi, then they have proven to be the main problem of the southeast as many have always thought.

Choosing Ekweremadu would have meant another loss for Atiku. His politics with Saraki makes him less appealing to younger Nigerians.

But Obi on the other hand with his views and antecedents on running a lean government gives PDP a chance to more non-partisan votes in the southwest, which are deciding votes.

Sociopolitical specimen : Fashola

Principled, good record :. Appreciation

Partisan lies, sticking with poor leadership: Depreciation

It has recently been noticed thst specimen Fashola chose the latter, hence depreciation.

Research concluded.

However, Fashola might have kept one part of his known qualities, which is saying it as it is: if Buhari is reelected, power goes to the southwest, not to the southeast as he claims. The 5%excuse will come to play again.

But Buhari won't win reelection, yet power will return to the southwest because the southeast might sabotage peter obi' s bid for presidency if Atiku decides to be the first President to keep to his word of one term only.

Why will they sabotage peter obi?

His antecedents show him as a man who does not do well as an igbo blother especially if given freedom to cut cost of governance?

Anyway, time will prove the above hypothesis.

WhyMoD:
you non-thinkers..
Go away from my post..

If only you were thinking, you would not have written the post.

WhyMoD:
There's a minimum requirements to being a president of a country. And the last time I checked being in the army wasn't that minimum. Secular education is..


In the army you're only taught how to kill..
And nothing more. But secular education teaches critical thinking and empathy too

Oh is that why Nigeria has turned to graveyard since Bubu's inception

Damn it, this is my statement of the day. So ridiculous. Do some research before you post. Don't be lazy.

sorom4:
It's not just about the certificate...its also about lieing under oath that he had one.
And we all should know that all those military courses that he got are invalid because WAEC (which he doesnt have) was the prerequisite which he used to train on those.

Despite the many likes, you are still wrong. Arguing about this again is a waste of time and energy. It's time PDP bring out issue based opinions rather than certificate.

If truly, PDP made this comments, then they should not try to use it as a strategy. It only fuels APC's chance to pass their own incompetence to PDP's bad image.

There are many issues to stake as proof for APC's failures from economy to internal security. Nepotism and failed promises.

Port harcourt terminal, commissioned railways and nigeria airways gratuity payments are APC successes that PDP shouldn't propagate by ridiculing it. It will backfire.

PDP should come up with a clear, easy to understand manifesto that is specific and has few generalizations.

fratermathy:


I totally agree with your submission. However, the party chairman of PDP is not Igbo. He's an Andoni (Obolo) man from Rivers State. His name just happens to be one that Igbos also answer but with a slightly different pronunciation and an entirely different meaning.
Even though he's not Igbo, his name may betray him as many will assume the PDP chairman is a SS Igbo while the VP candidate is a SE Igbo, further alienating other ethnicities in the nation.

If you think the name is the big deal, then you might be looking at it from a smaller view. To many Nigerians, southeast and southsouth are the same.

They are easily lumped together without respect or consideration for the many cultural differences between them. Unfortunately some people will use it to play unhealthy politics.

Mklanceee:

there was education in Jesus day but still see it fit to choose from the common and lesser men at that time. the Bible already made it clear that there will be false prophets. human government should not regulate the work of God. God will separate the chaff from the seed in his appointed time

Hmmmm...give to caesar what belongs to caesar and to God what belongs to God...you should know it is not about money or taxes alone.

The church is divine is a common saying and well understood, but the chutch is human is a relatable fact since it operates o
earth.Human Government will only start overstepping boundaries when it decides to tell the church what to preach or who should be its leader a la China and co.


Every other thing including taxing churches (if decided upon) and stating certain requirements for leadership is part of what human government can regulate.

HigherEd:

Which theology degree did Paul have before entering christian ministry?.. Don't get me wrong pastors have to learn before entering ministerial assignment but how they learn it varies from ministeries to ministeries... Also the content of curriculum would also cause conflicts as many ministeries differ in their interpretation of scriptures.

As sound as your point is about Paul or any apostle not having a theology degree, you may not judge modern way of doing things with the old. The moneylenders, bookkeepers, healers, and other specialized positions of that period did not get degrees but their equivalents today must get degrees or at least a diploma.

Theology is not all about scriptural interpretation.it also deals with how to properly relate with life experiences and other systems of belief. Something so many pastors, called or uncalled, lack. Some pastors don't even know the history and socio political realities of the religion they follow.

While I don't think a degree should be enforced, a diploma in theology should be a requirement to lead any religious organization.

modaink333:
still in the spirit of atikulation.... Atiku will be surrounded by the best brains as Jonathan was. not the cownu that was surrounded by drunken masters who couldn't make it to primary 6

We should weigh our words before writing them, especially when using Jonathan (a bad market) as comparison, it only diminishes the little hope of selling Atiku( a bad market) to the masses as solution to Buhari ( another bad market).

Tospringe:
I used to see Osita as an intelligent man, but I can boldly say he's a dunce and speaks like a dummy.

He is intelligent and speaks like a politician. No one should blame him, PDP politicians are so confident since atiku's emergence they forgot how they messed up the country.

Can you imagine? He made it seem Nigeria were merely tired and wanted to try something new.

PDP lost because Jonathan's government performed poorly and the people protected their votes. Buhari will lose for the same reason.

I really wish a third party can win but we are stuck between two demonic plagues called parties.

Osita like keyamo, sowunmi, and others are demons claiming to be angels.

olalat:
I disagree on the aba made shoe point. They need to get more organized to be able to tap exportation potentials. How much of ECOWAS market have they explored if you doubt my assertion. AFCTA is an expansion of ECOWAS idea.

Why are we talking about exports when we have not successfully dominated our own environment?

SarkinYarki:


For example the policy will be of great benefits to Innoson , to Ok plastic and many micro shoe and fabric makers in Aba

I suspect you might say that but ask yourself, have these companies been able to fully supply the Nigerian market? Can they compete with other countries where power and cost of production is lower than Nigeria? Are Igbos not members of MAN and the organised private sector who oppose AFCTA?

I do not know if you played the tribalist card but your argument that the president's refusal is targeted at the southeastern manufacturing hub leans towards it.

My major fear about AFCTA is whether Nigeria is ready to compete effectively considering, poor power supply, and infrastructure. We live in a country where it is cheaper to import than produce goods.

SarkinYarki:


Since when has the truth become tribalism , how many regions are currently producing anything to export in Nigeria if not the Igbos

What are these exports that are regional based?

Richdad50:
The Igbo society is an individualistic society where everyone is a strong man in his household. They are not controlled, manipulated or political adolescent to any one.
It's a tribe that prides itself in individual achievements and honour. No wonder the colonial masters found it dificult to rule over the east unlike the north and west who had obas and emirs that ruled the people.
These traits may yet be their greatest strength and not their undoing. Their ability to ride through the vigorious train of success, survival instinct, technological innovations and expertise, trade and sales, weapon manufactures, and an educationally sound people who top virtually every field of science and Arts all over the world.
The Igbos cant be controlled like West and North
They are argueably the most sophisicated tribe in West africa
They are the Isreal of West Africa
No other tribe would have survived the devastation of 3 years War yet more sound and tecnologically advance than all its neighbours
I am not Igbo but i fear their advancement and upsurge and i think we all should. It cant be stopped. Our children to come will hear their name and strides and the pallets of history will remember their contributions to the country.
I sincerly wish them WELL even though my evil thoughts wishes otherwise.

The igbo society used to be individualistic society until Nigeria became an independent country, coups happened, war came, military bastardised everywhere, poverty ransacked the country and democracy became money based.

Times have changed and no parts of Nigeria experience any real change. There are no true advancement anywhere. The idea of greatness for any region or tribe will only return when fiscal federalism takes root in Nigeria.

The above write up was a colonial fact but a post colonial fallacy. It is good for making the igbo tribe feel proud but it is not the reality of 21st century Southeastern Nigeria.

izzou:


I had wanted that Adeshina guy, but I think Atiku calculated well

To those thinking the South west won't vote him, go back to 2015 elections and see for yourself whether APC got 80% in the west

Adeshina would have been another good choice but Peter Obi is the best choice. He is a politician from the south east, technocrat and has a wonderful track record as a Governor. South West will vote for who the electorate feel will do well. The region is quite cosmopolitan with Presidential elections.

Just one problem though, I hope the Igbo leaders manage their ego. History has proven that to be the hubris of the region despite her people being quite Pan Nigerian. Now is the time to bring people from all over Nigeria rather than gloat.

genternity:

Hey mr. Man,this ur analogy is out off point because 40% of SW register voters is consists of Igbos especially Lagos

40%? How did you get that figure?

We will get back to that. So, to the main meal of the day:

I don't see any reason why a south easterner should not take the VP slot of the PDP. Osita Chidoka is qualified for the position but I prefer Peter Obi because of his stance of cutting cost of governance. I say a big No to NOI, wonderful woman who unfortunately doesn't talk true to power when it is needed most but I won't be surprised if a south westerner gets it.

The westerners are reaching out to everybody on the issue with a tempting proposal of splitting the west for PDP (not necessarily true since the south west is usually multi directional about Presidential elections due to the cosmopolitan environment). SE deserves the VP slot but they need to reach out and lobby properly. It is politics.

Back to the 40%...

Do you work in INEC? It's amazing how you are able to pull up such figure. Wow! You are either an overvalued statistician or undervalued hyperbolist.

Hit brake on the exaggeration! PLEASE!

40%

CyynthiaKiss:
Originallly ,VP was zoned to SE last year.
I don't know why this issue of VP should be controversial.

Because you must never get too comfortable with political agreements. Such agreements are feeble and can change under intense pressure by others. The SE needs to put pressure and not be taken for granted by PDP.

oshe11:
I honestly blame the Ibos for what is happening to them regarding the VP Slot......


Almost 98% of Hausas living outside Northern states(except for Muslim dominated SW states) normally go back to their state of Origin to register for their PVCs but 70% or more Ibos living outside their SE would register outside SE increasing the voting power of those states(lagos for example)



This has actually made SE not politically relevant, So I'd advice the Ibos to go back to their state of origin in SE and transfer their PVC to the state


#My2Cents

As beautiful as this may sound, transfering PVCs is not the solution to political relevance. The south easterners are the most Pan Nigerian people in all things except POLITICS. The average Igbo hustles for success in his commercial activity no matter where he is, but once it is politics, the hustle, struggle and politicking is put aside over a JUSTIFIABLE cry of marginalisation that can only be solved by politicking all over Nigeria. Something the Igbo leaders have unfortunately not done well in recent years.

I see no reason why the South east should not get the VP slot in PDP but if it does not happen, it won't be because of numbers but lack of proper politicking.

The moment a group of christians came together for a smoke of marijuana and decided to make a joke. Guess what? Atiku/FFK 2019

Felixv:


There is also property tax - this is common in the US and it has nothing do with whether it is a commerical properly or not.

If you own a property abroad you should pay a property tax to your country of origin

The NASS would never pass such legislation because most of their members would be affected.

I think we should take emotion away from our responses and be more civil or else this forum would only attract unserious people.

Thank you for pointing out why it had to come as an executive order because NASS will not pass such a law. This government has not performed well but it is malicious to pull down everything the govt does.