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Politics / Re: The North Has Been Checkmated, And Peter Obi Must Not Help Them. by Penguin2: 6:45am On Aug 10 |
NaMe4:How many of them have died? The last time I checked, all the vultures that make up that evil circle are still very much around; from retired generals to northern intellectual. And no, party mergers did not diminish their role. They remain relevant irrespective of which party is in power. 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / The North Has Been Checkmated, And Peter Obi Must Not Help Them. by Penguin2: 11:02pm On Aug 09 |
Caveat: There's need to state that by 'north' here, I am referring to the northern mafias, Kaduna Mafia if you please, who have over the years constituted themselves as kingmakers of Nigeria whereby only the person they approve of can become president of Nigeria whether from their northern region or the south. So, by north, I'm not referring to the entire region nor the poor northern masses who are mere victims of the machinations of this mafia over the years. Now that we have stated that, let's into the meat of this piece. Any critical follower of politics in Nigeria will know that the high turnout of protesters in the north in the recently concluded #EndBadGovernance Protest was engineered by this northern mafia as a way of registering their frustration at how powerless they've become since they conspired to hand power over to Tinubu; maybe because they thought he was frail and might go the Yaradua way but man seems to have gotten new life since he was sworn in. The north has never been as powerless, politically, as they are now, and it seems Tinubu is bent on making sure he breaks their hold on Nigeria which was used to making them think they own the country. They are afraid of this happening but I think it's too late for them already. Many may not have realized the game the north wanted to play in 2023 but I will mention it. In 2023, this northern cabal wanted to retain power in the north through Atiku and the plan was to ensure that they make rubbish of the APC ticket to prevent a strong candidate from emerging so that Atiku's path will be smoother. This is why they wanted to useless the APC ticket by announcing Ahmed Lawan as consensus candidate. They knew nobody would vote Lawan which would leave Atiku as the most manageable option. But something happened. Throughout their years of calculations and strategy before the 2023 elections, they never envisaged Peter Obi. They never knew that a certain Peter Obi would go to a different party and take the eastern and northern Christians votes they were banking on for Atiku away from him. When the Peter Obi wave became too much and the north saw that the Atiku project will no longer work, add Wike and his Asoebi boys’ shenanigans too, they were now faced with a choice of either allowing Peter Obi ride on his wave to victory or ‘deliver’ Tinubu. They chose Tinubu instead. Yeah, I said they chose Tinubu because what happened in 2023 elections wouldn't have happened if these 'owners of Nigeria' were not in support. Obasanjo knew what he was talking about, and the people he was referring to when he wrote his open letter endorsing Peter Obi in 2023. Why did they choose Tinubu? Many factors contributed to them choosing Tinubu. First, Peter Obi is an Igbo man, a tribe they are scared of allowing get power for whatever fear they harbour. Again, Tinubu’s Muslim Muslim ticket, which was specifically chosen to deceive them and it worked, making them think they were doing Allah’s work by choosing Tinubu. Similarly, during campaigns, Tinubu seemed he was nearing his death. So, their calculation may have been that if he goes the way of Yaradua, then power will return to the region faster. All these and other factors made them decide that Tinubu should have it and instruction was given as such which is why a character like Mahmoud Yakubu could do what he did because he was acting on instruction from his superiors already; that’s aside the money that may have exchanged hands also. All of this is why the north feels Tinubu owes them. Now, why are they angry? You might ask. 1) Subsidy: Since Tinubu took power, he removed subsidy. When they talk about the vultures that were benefiting and feeding fat on subsidy payments, believe me when I tell you that most of them were northerners. Tinubu’s removal, or redirection, of subsidy payment has taken feeding bottle off their mouth and they are fighting back. 2) Exchange Rate Unification: It’s common knowledge that northerners dominate the Bureau De Change market in Nigeria with claims having been made in the past that these men used to source their dollar directly from the CBN and resell at Black Market rate to make excessive profit at the expense of Nigerians. The exchange rate unification has taken food from a lot of northern Alhajis who are the real owners of these businesses. 3) Appointments: The north spent 8 years defending Buhari's nepotistic appointments and justifying them with the most irrational reasons ever heard. What they never imagined is that a time would come when they would be the ones crying against another person's nepotism. Yes, Tinubu has broken every nepotistic record set by Buhari with nearly 80% of the appointments he has made since he took power going to the Yoruba, and the north considers that an affront. They feel they deserved more from Tinubu for 'helping' him to power. Again, they feel only one of theirs can dare to be nepotistic as Buhari was. How dare a southerner? 4) Politically: Politically, Tinubu seems to have succeeded in keeping every member of that evil circle away from his government like the likes of Elrufai, and they are not happy they are not inside. If anything, the reason somebody like Elrufai supported Tinubu was because he wanted to be Vice President. But with Tinubu shutting him out now, he has seen the pathway to his presidency dimmed which would delay, or kill, whatever agenda they want to achieve with power which they fail to achieve with Buhari. 5) Restructuring and Regionalism: If there’s anything the north hates, it’s the idea of Nigeria being restructured and the country going back to regionalism which they feel would greatly put them at a disadvantage as they are the biggest beneficiaries of the current dysfunctional structure. Now, during campaigns, Tinubu never said anything about restructuring but since he took power, we have seen documents flying around in the media space on how Nigeria is to be restructured with even a proposed return to regionalism. The presidency has never disowned this document which has heightened the fear of the north that their greatest fear might end up happening from someone they thought had no interest in that without realizing that they were simply played. Or maybe they have realized. In a nutshell, the north was beaten at their own game in 2023 and now they are looking for a way out. In looking for this way out, they have started fraternizing with Peter Obi to try to convince him to be Atiku’s running mate in 2027 so that Atiku can hand over to him after 4 years. But I write this to tell Peter Obi to never make himself available for such deal in 2027. In 2027, the north must choose between Peter Obi or Tinubu. If they fear Igbo man so much that they cannot allow him get to power then I don’t mind Southeast voting for Tinubu to continue in power. And once Tinubu gets his second tenure and has nothing to lose anymore, he would finish off everything he has eyes on - to ensure Nigeria is completed restructured with a return to regionalism. So, in conclusion, in 2027, the north must choose between southern candiates and no southerner, not much Peter Obi, should help save them from the misery they got themselves into by themselves. I’ve seen early signs of them trying to throw the Jonathan joker in 2027 but that’s story for another day as we watch events unfold. Pengiun is a bird of reason! 44 Likes 7 Shares |
Politics / Re: Two Ohanaeze Leaders Claim ‘acting President General’ by Penguin2: 7:41am On Aug 09 |
One million red flags in one report. First, the report is from Nation's Newspaper who would do anything to manufacture imaginary crisis in Ohaneze. Second, the Omenazu guy is obviously a Wike lackey seeking to take hold of Ohaneze and use it to run Wike's errands which is why Ime-Obi, in their wisdom, stepped down the approval of his nomination. For the record, Ime-Obi has the powers to reject anyone nominated by a state chapter to fill in their position in Ohaneze. That Ime-Obi raised no objection on Iwuanyanwu's nomination does not mean that it must not raise objection on Omenazu's nomination. If anything, the fact that Omenazu has ran to Nations Newspaper to try to create the imprrssion of an imaginary crisis in Ohaneze and accuse the group of marginalization already justifies why he is not the character to lead Ohaneze. And I hope when that when elections come in January when it will be the turn of Rivers to produce the President General of Ohaneze, that he would still not get it. Lastly, I thought Ronus have spent their entire existence swearing and arguing that there are no Igbos in Rivers, what would they say now that their darling Nations Newspaper is reporting of how a Rivers man is laying claim to the presidency of Ohaneze? Abi na Ijaw man wan be president of Ohaneze? It's good to always see every of your lies fall like a pack of cards by itself in your very presence. Ikwerre is Igbo; and not in a million years would there be a change in that no matter who disagrees with that and no matter how history is distorted. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: PDP NWC Submits Reports On Wike As NEC Meets Thursday by Penguin2: 2:32am On Apr 17 |
PDP is a party of jokers. They asked State chapters to give them names of those who played anti-party in the last election? Imagine the joke. So, they expect Rivers State Working Committee that is in Wike’s pocket to submit Wike’s name as one of those that played anti party? Those vagabonds will rather submit Uche Secondus, Austin Opara, Lee Maeba’s names. Now, what will NWC do if Rivers SWC doesn’t submit Wike’s name? It would therefore mean that Wike did not play anti party abi? You see why I said they are jokers? But I say it again, you see the way Wike was embarrassed at PDP convention in 2022, the embarrassment that awaits him will be louder. 18 Likes |
Politics / Re: Nigeria’s Dollar Reserves Plunge In Tandem With Naira Rebound by Penguin2: 2:20am On Apr 17 |
Freedomman1960: Ask yourself, why is your foreign reserve depleting? Tell us. You that have grey matter in your head. We are waiting. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: House PDP Caucus ends In Deadlock As Planned Vote Of Confidence On Damagun Fails by Penguin2: 12:40am On Apr 17 |
Lol! I keep saying it here and I will reiterate it, Wike’s embarrassment will be televised. He is now the real BAT 🦇. He betrayed PDP and those in party will never trust him. Those in APC are equally weary of him because they know the character he is. I will be watching and waiting to see how the PDP NEC meeting will pan out. But just like Wike was embarrassed and humiliated at the National Convention of the party after he thought he had everything figured out, that’s how he would be embarrassed again. The most unfortunate thing is that the ijiots urging him on here are not either from Rivers State nor are they from South South. Emperor Wike will end up a political orphan and liability to the extent Tinubu would even dissociate himself from him. Let’s watch. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Agho Obaseki: Gov. Obaseki’s Ancestor Who Betrayed The Oba Of Benin In 1897. by Penguin2: 12:26am On Apr 17 |
KingPure:First, Oba Ovonramwen, the one he eventually betrayed, gave him his daughter in marriage when they still had good relationship and Obaseki controlled trading on behalf of the kingdom and was doing well and bringing good returns to the king. So, in appreciation, the king gave one his daughters to him in marriage. Now, later on when Oba Ovonramwen’s son, Oba Eweka 11, became king, Oba Eweka gave his daughter to him as an apology for a supposed wrong done to Obaseki. Read deep and in detail to have a complete grasp of how things happened before coming up with your doubts. |
Crime / Re: Two Soldiers Arrested For Stealing Armoured Cables At Dangote Refinery (pic) by Penguin2: 10:24pm On Apr 16 |
Tor I know a lot of ijiots came to check if they are Igbo soldiers. Ngwanu, they are not Igbo soldiers. You can now get out. Ndi ala! 62 Likes 9 Shares |
Politics / Re: PDP North Central Settle For Dr. Philip Salawu As PDP National Chairman by Penguin2: 9:10pm On Apr 16 |
This one na Wike’s North Central group that have a lot jokes to throw around. PDP should flush anything that has links to Wike. |
Politics / Re: Nigeria’s Dollar Reserves Plunge In Tandem With Naira Rebound by Penguin2: 9:04pm On Apr 16 |
Lol! Tumbum Tumbum government They removed subsidy and later shamelessly returned it and paying even more. They floated the Naira and later went back to their vomit by using our foreign reserve to defend the Naira like Emefiele was doing which is why the reserve is depleting. I’m sure that’s why they shamefully released Emefiele after they saw themselves doing what they accused Emefiele of. Tinubu is empty His gang of criminals are even emptier Together they form a bunch of empty-headed criminals only interested in snatching power, running away with it and looting. Sorry, Nigeria! 248 Likes 38 Shares |
Politics / Re: 2025: Obi Not keen To Fund Your Election, APGA Mocks Valentine Ozigbo by Penguin2: 7:03am On Apr 16 |
Ozigbo is the next governor of Anambra state. Soludo is a one term governor. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Israel Chickens Out , Calls Off "Retalaitory" Strike On Iran by Penguin2: 12:06am On Apr 16 |
GenSpecifics:Stop posting fake news. Israel has not called off anything 13 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Moves To De-Register LP Will Be Resisted With Our Blood – Awamaridi by Penguin2: 11:39pm On Apr 15 |
There are things I don’t even need to stress my head on because I know it was meant to grab headlines. How can you deregister a party that has a sitting governor, senators, over 30 House of Rep Members, House of Assembly Members, etc? What will be your reason. I know Tinubu and his gang of criminals can perpetuate any sort of illegality they so desire but I’m sure they know there are lines that CANNOT be crossed. Are they mad? But wait o! Did NLC handover Labour Party to somebody from Lagos? Not every politician from Lagos is to be trusted o! So many of them are under Tinubu payroll and are his agents in opposition camps. I hope NLC hasn’t committed a faux pas?🧐 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: NNPP Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Gov Abba Yusuf by Penguin2: 9:03pm On Apr 15 |
Is this the best Gandollar can do? What a shameless thief! |
Politics / Re: Ogbonnaya Onu Would’ve Been President In 1999 Instead Of Obasanjo – Shehu Sani by Penguin2: 8:50pm On Apr 15 |
tunjilana: After PDP (Wike) forced Peter Obi out of the party, what did they get from the region? Or you do not know that choosing to vote Obi en masse was a decision to punish PDP’s unfairness to the Southeast even though we know it was going to smoothen the path to presidency for Tinubu? And remind me, when Igbos have demanded anything from APC. Or you confusing the APC as a party and an APC government? |
Politics / Re: Ganduje's Ward In Dawakin-Tofa LGA Suspends Him From APC For Corruption by Penguin2: 8:11pm On Apr 15 |
garfield1:The only reason this case might not become tricky is because almost everyone in APC right now fears Tinubu and might not wanna take the case up. But should this case be taken up, not even the suspension of those who suspended Ganduje might save him. |
Politics / Re: Agho Obaseki: Gov. Obaseki’s Ancestor Who Betrayed The Oba Of Benin In 1897. by Penguin2: 8:07pm On Apr 15 |
airsaylongcome:Because I have chosen to educate you, I will do it to the end. Agho Obaseki was not banished because Oba Ovonramwen who would have banished him was instead banished to Calabar by the British. While Oba Ovonramwen was away, Obaseki became the Leader of Benin Kingdom by the design of the British of course. And when Oba Ovonramwen eventually died and the British, possibly learning that they can’t make Obaseki king without pushbacks by custodians of Benin traditions, they decided to make Oba Ovonramwen’s son king and made Obaseki the Prime Minister and by so doing, the British placed king Eweka 11 below Obaseki. They designed it in a way that the Oba would now have to take instructions from Obaseki. Things remained that way until Obaseki died in 1920. Now, how was the Oba supposed to banish someone he takes instructions from; someone above him? |
Politics / Re: Ganduje's Ward In Dawakin-Tofa LGA Suspends Him From APC For Corruption by Penguin2: 2:49pm On Apr 15 |
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Politics / Ganduje's Ward In Dawakin-Tofa LGA Suspends Him From APC For Corruption by Penguin2: 2:44pm On Apr 15 |
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been suspended over alleged corrupt practices. https://guardian.ng/news/kano-apc-suspends-ganduje-over-alleged-corruption/ As LP’s own is beginning to calm down, it’s time for APC. Lemme get my popcorn 🤓 20 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / Re: Garri, Yam, ‘akpu’ Lead In Food Inflation, As Abia Tops With 5.17 % — NBS by Penguin2: 2:18pm On Apr 15 |
Shey na statistics we go chop🤓? Una mind go dey! Ndi ala! 2 Likes
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Politics / Re: Agho Obaseki: Gov. Obaseki’s Ancestor Who Betrayed The Oba Of Benin In 1897. by Penguin2: 2:13pm On Apr 15 |
airsaylongcome:A simple analogy to help break it down to elementary level for you. After Tinubu was sworn in, who was the first person he went for his jugular? Emefiele! Tinubu went for Emefiele because he felt his Naira redesign policy was targeted at him to make him lose the election. All those who secretly worked for Tinubu still have their job - Mahmoud Yakubu of INEC, Yusuf Bichi of DS, etc. Now, I ask you, do you think if Agho Obaseki had stood with the kingdom and joined hands to fight the British, would the British have rewarded him with leadership? Again, I sent you a link that you have refused to read and cure your historical deficiency. If you read what is there, you would have seen how he engaged in power tussle with Oba Eweka 11, son of Oba Ovonramwen, who succeeded his father after his death in 1914. Deal with facts and throwing emotional tantrums and blabbing. |
Politics / Re: Northern Group Tackles NEF Over Comments Against Tinubu by Penguin2: 12:48pm On Apr 15 |
Another of Tinubu’s faceless groups 😏 So you people are now heaping insults on the northern Elders Forum. Okay o |
Politics / Re: Agho Obaseki: Gov. Obaseki’s Ancestor Who Betrayed The Oba Of Benin In 1897. by Penguin2: 12:43pm On Apr 15 |
airsaylongcome:You know I don’t want believe I’ve been wasting my intellectual energy on you. Are you saying Agho Obaseki is not the grandfather/ancestor of Godwin Obaseki? |
Politics / Re: See Why You Should Be Careful About What You Type On Nairaland About Politics by Penguin2: 12:40pm On Apr 15 |
FatherOfJesus:If you say the truth, you will die. If you don’t say the truth you will still die. I have chosen to say the truth and die. APC and their minions can go and hang. Let them do their worst. 38 Likes |
Politics / Re: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Jumps To 33.2% In March 2024 – NBS by Penguin2: 12:22pm On Apr 15 |
Tor! “He built Lagos.” “He tamed the Atlantic.” Now, the urine dispenser can’t tame inflation nearly one year after. National Grid has collapsed 6 times this year alone. He can’t tame that too. Tinubu and his gang of criminals are hollow and will offer nothing to Nigeria. 93 Likes 8 Shares |
Politics / Re: Olumide Akpata Picks Yusuf Kadiri As His Substantive Running Mate. by Penguin2: 12:17pm On Apr 15 |
garfield1:Good! Now, Edo North is no longer the exclusive preserve of the APC. Now, let the game begin! Akpata might just spring a surprise. Fingers crossed! I am calling the election for him yet. I still feel he’s third in rating. But he’s now a dark horse that must be watched closely. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Olumide Akpata Picks Yusuf Kadiri As His Substantive Running Mate. by Penguin2: 12:13pm On Apr 15 |
martineverest:Haba! Oga stop nah! Olumide Akpata is from Edo South while his running mate is from Edo North. Don’t misinform people please. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Olumide Akpata Picks Yusuf Kadiri As His Substantive Running Mate. by Penguin2: 12:05pm On Apr 15 |
garfield1:The point is that Akpata has corrected the error he made earlier in his choice of running mate. He should leave PDP and APC to cancel each other out in Edo Central and concentrate on winning the South massively and getting a reasonable score of votes from the north. And with this guy being the Yerima of Auchi kingdom, added to the little activities of Obidients in the Edo North, his chances in that zone are definitely brighter now. You may not admit it but that’s the reality. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Olumide Akpata Picks Yusuf Kadiri As His Substantive Running Mate. by Penguin2: 12:01pm On Apr 15 |
Heavensent01:And their views represent the views of the entire Igbos? And do you have proof that they always refer to the entire region or just the people they disagree with? |
Politics / Re: Agho Obaseki: Gov. Obaseki’s Ancestor Who Betrayed The Oba Of Benin In 1897. by Penguin2: 11:59am On Apr 15 |
airsaylongcome:You know I deliberately indulged you when you claimed Wikipedia is not reliable because I was hoping you would provide an alternative source. Because Wikipedia is not as unreliable as you claim but because it’s not agreeing with your position, you are trying to discredit it. Telling me that who asserts must prove is balderdash because even in a law court, the Defense Counsel must provide contrary evidence to disprove the facts and evidence of the Prosecuting Counsel. So, until you provide contrary and more compelling source to my Wikipedia source, the Wikipedia article is our only authority on the subject matter and it subsists irrespective of your irrational emotions and claims. |
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