donjazet:


I fail to fall into the mindless hopelessness of our politics. I choose to believe that there is still a glimmer of hope. Enough can happen within a year to shift the balance of power in Nigeria.

It took only TWO YEARS after the formation of APC for them to take power from the PDP who people said was invincible. I independently campaigned vigorously for them then, I was ecstatic when they won, thinking there will be change, it didn't work out. Now we go again.

Unlimited22:
Check the average age of a typical Nigerian. The number of Nigerians with access to smartphones and the internet. The number with access to television and radio.

Then you'll understand that all this 'grassroots' and 'social media doesn't win' talks are simply euphemisms for moneybag politics, for the fact that a lot of people simply do not care about progress as long as they're well fed.

Every other talking point about voters is a fugazi. Those underrating the power of SM should please take a look at the Arab Spring and, closer to home, the Endsars protests.

raumdeuter:


When Peter Obi heard the dollar amount delegates were asking for he gave himself brain

If you dey near Abuja this weekend your life don better. Most likely na $200k per delegate go settle this matter

Oasis007:




How did it end? Real Nigeria happened to it. We had great opportunity to form a youth Party. Real 3rd Force to retire the Oldies, but we fail to utilise it.

At a point, it seemed the dream will come to reality, until Falz and that hijabite Woman Posters started flying on Twitter as President and Vice President.

Rinu also was being promoted as possibly Senate President..... LMFAO. How on Earth Falz is considered ready to lead a Country as Nigeria? With what Experience or Knowledge?

Davido quickly joined the Train, to perhaps become Chief of Staff or Speaker.... LMFAO.

Let's be realistic..... we are not ready to change this Country for better. FG banned Twitter for months and nothing happens. We can't weaponize it again to fight for any fuckin right..... that's the clear Message.

raumdeuter:


When Peter Obi heard the dollar amount delegates were asking for he gave himself brain

If you dey near Abuja this weekend your life don better. Most likely na $200k per delegate go settle this matter

Unlimited22:

I no get energy to begin tackle the inconsistencies wey dey here.


But I love how you singled this out of everything I wrote and still missed my point.

donjazet:


Seriously what the hell is wrong with you guys?? Like what the hell is REALLY wrong with you guys??

It is a known fact that across all social media platforms, Peter obi has the most organic (non-paid) supporters. The majority of youths support him.

Do you know why? IDEALISM! Every single person knows that Peter obi did not have the ground game for this national ticket, because he is not one to steal public funds and use as the rest are doing.
What his supporters aimed to do was recreate the national awareness across all platforms, from Whatsapp status to Twitter to Facebook, Instagram etc.. just as exactly was done during the endsars protest.

An organic movement that transforms from the digital space to our reality. You could see me as one individual urging us to go and register to get our PVC.

Peter obi is not a saint but he was certainly the best of the rest. An experienced leader, astute in communication, well rounded in leadership, economically astute and most importantly possessed the frugality desperately needed right now for government officials. Someone that has been in the system but NOT in the system.

CANT YOU SEE? Just look at us, casually laughing away our future, making jest of how our politicians are looting and spreading our common wealth amongst themselves. See us laughing over politicians sharing 5 million naira per head, money we know, they will aim to recoup when they win and that CYCLE OF ENDEMIC CORRUPTION CONTINUES.

We need something to give us hope, we can't just give in to the despair and hopelessness of our country not getting better.

Who knows, if we rally very well, we might just come together and vote en masse for that strong third party and fade away these 2 evil parties. It seems like a pipe dream but we the youths have the numbers to do that. Less than 15 percent of the population voted in the last election. Let's bump that number up to 45% and see the magic that happens.

Unlimited22:

I no get energy to begin tackle the inconsistencies wey dey here.


But I love how you singled this out of everything I wrote and still missed my point.

donjazet:


It's almost as if they are celebrating the status quo. Like they are very much okay with the current ruling class and cannot dare to see beyond this. It's mind boggling indeed.

I don't want to think anybody here really supports Tinubu or Atiku or wike. These are all confirmed thieves. National looters, corrupt entities. People who will only continue to work for the elite and corrupt class in the country.
We are still at that stage where we can hope for the very best. Not continue to stick up for this corrupt lot.

Itsrm:


Donj is in pains

What I just want to say is, if you think any nonsense third force party will take over power then you've not been following Naija politics

Majority of those championing the cause on social media don't vote On election day, they will be here and on twitter from the comfort of their bedroom doing like for A and share for B

The real people who vote only know two parties. APC or PDP, any other is a waste of time

Unlimited22:
Check the average age of a typical Nigerian. The number of Nigerians with access to smartphones and the internet. The number with access to television and radio.

Then you'll understand that all this 'grassroots' and 'social media doesn't win' talks are simply euphemisms for moneybag politics, for the fact that a lot of people simply do not care about progress as long as they're well fed

Every other talking point about voters is a fugazi. Those underrating the power of SM should please take a look at the Arab Spring and, closer to home, the Endsars protests.

donjazet:


It's almost as if they are celebrating the status quo. Like they are very much okay with the current ruling class and cannot dare to see beyond this. It's mind boggling indeed.

I don't want to think anybody here really supports Tinubu or Atiku or wike. These are all confirmed thieves. National looters, corrupt entities. People who will only continue to work for the elite and corrupt class in the country.
We are still at that stage where we can hope for the very best. Not continue to stick up for this corrupt lot.

Itsrm:


I support Wike wholeheartedly. I'm tired of the insecurity in the nation, I'm tired of of killings everyday. The only person who has the most capacity to solve insecurity is Wike.

He is fearless, ruthless and does not mind if he steps on toes to do it. If he steals money while at it, so be it.

I'll be at peace with the fact that farmers can now go to their farmland in the North and Hausas can now walk freely in the East without fear of being killed

raumdeuter:
Donjazet do you want to face reality of be idealistic?

raumdeuter:


When Peter Obi heard the dollar amount delegates were asking for he gave himself brain

If you dey near Abuja this weekend your life don better. Most likely na $200k per delegate go settle this matter

Android22:
Of course, that was his point. To show his political weight so that whoever becomes the main presidential candidate, *coughs* Atiku *coughs* will select him as the VP.

Unlimited22:

Do you live in Rivers State?

Itsrm:


I support Wike wholeheartedly. I'm tired of the insecurity in the nation, I'm tired of of killings everyday. The only person who has the most capacity to solve insecurity is Wike.

He is fearless, ruthless and does not mind if he steps on toes to do it. If he steals money while at it, so be it.

I'll be at peace with the fact that farmers can now go to their farmland in the North and Hausas can walk freely in the East without fear of being killed

donjazet:


I want to transform my idealism into realism.
I don't "fan" people as such. I don't revere Peter obi but I know that he's the best among the rest. He is not as crooked as the rest, not as shameless in theft as the rest, an astute communicator and economy brainaic. I prefer him to the rest and I would put effort towards that. I am ready to even donate when the time came because I know he's not the looting type and I wish him not to be.

That's working ideals into reality.


Now I ask you dayo, who is your preferred candidate and why?

Itsrm:


Yes, why?

Ibime:


Hahahaha. Obi know say him money no long like that. Delegate settlement no go pass $12k, but dem go collect some $ks from like 5 or 6 candidate plus small change from the small boys like Pius Anyim etc. Delegates plenty to settle.

Atiku and Wike go reach $8k-$12k

Saraki go reach $8k if he has a chance, if not he go drop out at $5k

Everybody else will drop out at $1k to $3k, then the small boys will drop like $500 to mark register

If Kwankwaso still dey, he is sure to hit $3k like last time

Delegates go collect like $30k total.

Saraki has a chance cos he's got friends among the main power players in many states and they instruct their delegates how to vote regardless of the egunje on offer. Saraki has no enemies in PDP while Wike has plenty. Atiku is lazy but has money to buy the whole ticket. Saraki is actually politicking well, collecting small favour from almost every state and big numbers from Kano

I still favour Atiku slightly but Wike and Saraki have a very good chance. As the night progress sha, the winner will be clear.

kingBolton:

Exactly..
And I think this his current move takes him further away from the presidency. Which party can win the presidency for him that he can join now?

Itsrm:


APC? Who knows?

raumdeuter:


No matter how brainy you are we practically copied the American system which only allows 2 party to thrive. How will you achieve this

I have a personal friend who relocated from America to Nigeria around 2007. He has been active in Nigerian politics for the past 10yrs and he never get any post
And like 2hrs ago when the news of Peter Obi broke out he sent a message to me that shows that all we do online is a waste of time

For you to win any election in Nigeria you have to be physically present for 4hrs before elections and spending heavily on a daily basis to have a chance

I have few friends who have tried House of Rep before and we know how it ended.

popizaino:



Do you mean 4years ?

raumdeuter:


No matter how brainy you are we practically copied the American system which only allows 2 party to thrive. How will you achieve this

raumdeuter:


In 2015 we heard Atiku was sharing $5k and Tinubu bitchslapped him with $7k per delegate to get Buhari the ticket
In 2019, we heard that Atiku $10K per delegate was what won the ticket when dem Saraki were doing $5k each

This is 2023 with Putin inflation, rising prices and now theyve reduced the number of delegates so a delegate vote of 2023 is like 2.5 of 2019

Also 2019 was a long shot at removing a very popular brand like Buhari, 2023 is a more realistic chance of actually becoming president

If you are a delegate and anyone offer you less than $20K return am. Sir Larride will double it

Unlimited22:

It's a bit difficult to believe that you live here chief, especially when you talk about insecurity and Wike.


Do you have any parent or family member who's retired from Rivers state Civil service since 2015?

popizaino:



Do you mean 4years ?