Muscomide:
Going through the posts on this thread, it is clear that the average Igbo man/woman still harbours a lot of deep seated resentment against their perceived enemies, the Northerners. This is very unfortunate. It is also evident that the Igbo are wary of the Yoruba for seemingly forming a coalition with the North to remove Jonathan from power next year. In a way, this is the whole First Republic scenario playing itself out again. We all know where that ended - a civil war that lasted for 30 months with the loss of an estimated two million lives.

For those now beating the drums of war in Nigeria again, war no be 'beans' o.

From the posts on this thread, it is obvious that a lot of Igbo and people from the South-south never want to entertain the notion of a President of Northern extraction in Nigeria ever again. To such people, I urge restraint and pragmatism. Democracy is a game of numbers. Combined, the peoples of the core North and the South-west outnumber the Igbo and South-south combined. Where in the world does the minority rule over the majority?

One's fear is that the intransigence being shown by the Igbo and South-south peoples towards a Northern Presidency does not bode well for Nigeria. Is it realistic to expect that no Northerner ever rules Nigeria again in the future? Can the minority continue to lord it over the majority indefinitely?

Muscomide:
Going through the posts on this thread, it is clear that the average Igbo man/woman still harbours a lot of deep seated resentment against their perceived enemies, the Northerners. This is very unfortunate. It is also evident that the Igbo are wary of the Yoruba for seemingly forming a coalition with the North to remove Jonathan from power next year. In a way, this is the whole First Republic scenario playing itself out again. We all know where that ended - a civil war that lasted for 30 months with the loss of an estimated two million lives.

For those now beating the drums of war in Nigeria again, war no be 'beans' o.

From the posts on this thread, it is obvious that a lot of Igbo and people from the South-south never want to entertain the notion of a President of Northern extraction in Nigeria ever again. To such people, I urge restraint and pragmatism. Democracy is a game of numbers. Combined, the peoples of the core North and the South-west outnumber the Igbo and South-south combined. Where in the world does the minority rule over the majority?

One's fear is that the intransigence being shown by the Igbo and South-south peoples towards a Northern Presidency does not bode well for Nigeria. Is it realistic to expect that no Northerner ever rules Nigeria again in the future? Can the minority continue to lord it over the majority indefinitely?

Muscomide:
Going through the posts on this thread, it is clear that the average Igbo man/woman still harbours a lot of deep seated resentment against their perceived enemies, the Northerners. This is very unfortunate. It is also evident that the Igbo are wary of the Yoruba for seemingly forming a coalition with the North to remove Jonathan from power next year. In a way, this is the whole First Republic scenario playing itself out again. We all know where that ended - a civil war that lasted for 30 months with the loss of an estimated two million lives.

For those now beating the drums of war in Nigeria again, war no be 'beans' o.

From the posts on this thread, it is obvious that a lot of Igbo and people from the South-south never want to entertain the notion of a President of Northern extraction in Nigeria ever again. To such people, I urge restraint and pragmatism. Democracy is a game of numbers. Combined, the peoples of the core North and the South-west outnumber the Igbo and South-south combined. Where in the world does the minority rule over the majority?

One's fear is that the intransigence being shown by the Igbo and South-south peoples towards a Northern Presidency does not bode well for Nigeria. Is it realistic to expect that no Northerner ever rules Nigeria again in the future? Can the minority continue to lord it over the majority indefinitely?

vanunu:


What igbos don't want is an islamic extremist becoming the president of nigeria. There still some good northerners, people like col. Abubakar umar, vice president sambo, david mark etc. We do not want an islamist period

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WHY GEJ MAY NOT EVEN NEED TO RIG THE 2015 ELECTION... AND HE MAY STILL WIN!

Let us be honest, GEJ is "dead-on-arrival" as far as 2015 is concerned. or let me put it differently: He "SHOULD" be D.O.A

But a lot of people like me, want to see a CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE to GEJ!

This is where l think the selfishness and greed of people like Tinubu and Buhari himself, will come into play.

APC will play into the hands of Jonathan/PDP, if they cannot offer a "more viable' alternative to that clueless Jonathan!

Now, intelligent people have been asking: Why cant APC put-up Governor Fashola, as its Presidential Candidate and finish-off, once and for all, this nonsense we have endured in the last six years in form of a rudderless and completely inept GEJ government?

*Is it Buhari that is very selfish and self-centered?
*Is it Tinubu that is jealous and afraid of the 'trajectory' of Fashola's success?

The latter seems a more plausible explanation if we all remembered how Tinubu tried to scuttle Fashola's re-election for a second term!

I will say something today... and we can validate it after the elections in 2015:

APC must realize that Buhari is not sellable!
I am not saying he is a bad person but the dynamics of Nigerian Politics, at this point and time, does not favor a Buhari Presidency.
Buhari at this point, does not command the confidence of most Nigerians, especially Christians and Southerners, due to events which have been happening in Northern Nigeria and the 'silence' of Buhari or his complete "l-dont-care" attitude.
I am not saying Buhari has a hand in the Boko haram terrorism but l am saying as a statesman, a former head of State, he should have been at the fore front of not only condemning the terrorsist (who are his tribesmen) but should also be "seen" assisting in seeking an end to the menace. He kept 'mum', for most part of it.

Again, the Northerners having over time, ruled Nigeria for about 75% of post-independence, shown themselves not to be very good at "Leadership".
There is this fear that if power is ceded to a Northerner (as Buhari is), they will try to usurp it despite the fact that they are most incompetent to move the nation forward!.
The irony of the 'description' above is that the current alternative (GEJ) is even worse, than the "worst Northerner" that has ever ruled this country!
If Buhari remains the flag bearer of APC, they will lose the Presidential election but it will be a national tragedy that once again, "Jonathan is allowed to "reap Good luck" where he does not deserve one!

In most indices of a good leader, l would score Fashola very high (Not that he is completely infallible, he has done some silly things which l think borders on "elitism", especially in the areas of tax, rural housing, but that discussion can be detailed at another time).
*In terms if "leadership", he has shown character.
*In terms of economic management, he is very well above average.
*He is presentable, of "average age", not recycled, non military background, sharp and astute.
*Though a muslim, he has been able to put Non-muslims "at ease" such that no one even cares about Religion, in his state!
That is how a leader should handle "religion", not sell a "secular country" into the organisation of Islamic countries (OIC).

Putting Buhari and Fashola on a scale, it is obvious where the scale will tip..... in Fashola's favor!

Will Tinubu and Buhari save this nation from an impending catastrophe, (which is what we will face is GEJ gets re-elected) by allowing a "credible alternative" like Governor Fashola to carry their Presidential banner or would personal ego, greed and selfishness of these two 'politicians' override national interest? Time will tell.
Thus, If GEJ wins a second term, dont credit PDP, dont forone moment think its because people want GEJ, dont blame APC,... blame Tinubu and Buhari himself!

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babestella:
I

This is an excellent contribution. I must say you wrote well.

You are not far from the truth. But the fact remains that the hate did not start today. It's a long time and a long story. IGBOS were hated all over the country. IGBOS are free minded people. They love to interact with other tribes and even marry other tribes. Up until ow, the igbos have not changed, they still love to live anywhere in the country, do their bypusiness, have their kids and even build houses outside their region. What have we gotten for all these, HATE from the north and south west. It was obviously displayed when LAGOS callously deported innocent people claiming they were destitutes. The governor of LAGOS is a lawyer who knows the law and the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, but out of hate, he chose to ignore that constitution and did as it pleased he and his cohort.
That action resonated across the nation and we knew what almost came out of it if not that the presidency stood its ground to halt such nefarious exercise.
Today we have GEJ in Aso rock, a northern Muslim doesn't want to see him there, and joined by the hate southwest unrepentantly has for the people of SE and SS, they joined in calling for GEJ's head even when it is obvious the president is trying in all standard.
Now, 80% of our revenue comes from oil and gas. Where do these products come from? From the Niger delta, South south. This is the first time a man from that minority's region is leading this country. Haba, for CHRIST sake, why can we allow him run this country peacefully. If for nothing else, even if he wants a second term, it is justifiable and equitable, we should support him to perform well while in office. But he'll NO, what we have from the north is hate, south west, hate, especially from the southwest muslims. We've had 80% of our heads of state and presidents come from the north, why can't we give GEJ a chance to work.

The north is acting the way they act now because they are more in the army, and secondly, they don't have investments outside their region. So they feel don't have anything to lose. But we will keep our fingers crossed. As you rightly said, they are replaying what led to civil war in 1967. May God help us all.

AnanseK:


And you think you are human.

I hope and pray that our retaarded President does provide some leadership and this is the last bomb.
If there are more bombs , I hope you or your mum are in the next one.

django1:



Are you serious about the bolded? I didn't read the rest of your trash btw.

These people look normal to you?

calaway:


you are truly wicked. What makes you think you have the stand point to ask if innocent people are normal? I put it to you that it you that is abnormal inside and out. Look deep in your mirror and you will see what i mean.

The people in the pics below are your enjoy them. and leave GEJ alone.

django1:


Smh

cramjones:


Are you ranting at me? Why are you throwing tantrums? I will initiate a trace if you don't back down...I hope I am clear...Now bugger off!

-CramJones

NgwaManNaija4LF:


Piss off, you are not a Nigerian,you illigal immigrant.

luluosas:
Honestly, seeing some uninformed, unreasonable, despicable, regional brainwashed, religious bigots, ethnic deluded, mindless, irrational and self-afflicted southern Nigerian Christians comment to matters that touches the heart, I usually wondered if these clones are truly humans.
Until religious sentiments and brainwashing of our psyche is treated, this country will never move forward especially among the zombie Christians of the South. May GOD help and deliver from men pretending to be a friend but an enemy tactically.
For your information, I am an Edo man, a Christian and residing in the North.

zlatansomto:
Yes,. You think ah give a Bleep about you northern fuvkS?? Y'all can burn in hell for all i care...

django1:



Are you serious about the bolded? I didn't read the rest of your trash btw.

These people look normal to you?

akin33:
and somebody will come up here to say GEJ till 2030. If one employs a manager and the manager has worked for 15 year and also failed for 15 years. I think he should be sacked. PDP have lack the capacity to tackle security and employment problems facing Nigeria. Allow PDP and it flag bear ear for another 4 year and suffere another 5 years.

Muscomide:
Going through the posts on this thread, it is clear that the average Igbo man/woman still harbours a lot of deep seated resentment against their perceived enemies, the Northerners. This is very unfortunate. It is also evident that the Igbo are wary of the Yoruba for seemingly forming a coalition with the North to remove Jonathan from power next year. In a way, this is the whole First Republic scenario playing itself out again. We all know where that ended - a civil war that lasted for 30 months with the loss of an estimated two million lives.

For those now beating the drums of war in Nigeria again, war no be 'beans' o.

From the posts on this thread, it is obvious that a lot of Igbo and people from the South-south never want to entertain the notion of a President of Northern extraction in Nigeria ever again. To such people, I urge restraint and pragmatism. Democracy is a game of numbers. Combined, the peoples of the core North and the South-west outnumber the Igbo and South-south combined. Where in the world does the minority rule over the majority?

One's fear is that the intransigence being shown by the Igbo and South-south peoples towards a Northern Presidency does not bode well for Nigeria. Is it realistic to expect that no Northerner ever rules Nigeria again in the future? Can the minority continue to lord it over the majority indefinitely?

babestella:
I

This is an excellent contribution. I must say you wrote well.

You are not far from the truth. But the fact remains that the hate did not start today. It's a long time and a long story. IGBOS were hated all over the country. IGBOS are free minded people. They love to interact with other tribes and even marry other tribes. Up until ow, the igbos have not changed, they still love to live anywhere in the country, do their bypusiness, have their kids and even build houses outside their region. What have we gotten for all these, HATE from the north and south west. It was obviously displayed when LAGOS callously deported innocent people claiming they were destitutes. The governor of LAGOS is a lawyer who knows the law and the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, but out of hate, he chose to ignore that constitution and did as it pleased he and his cohort.
That action resonated across the nation and we knew what almost came out of it if not that the presidency stood its ground to halt such nefarious exercise.
Today we have GEJ in Aso rock, a northern Muslim doesn't want to see him there, and joined by the hate southwest unrepentantly has for the people of SE and SS, they joined in calling for GEJ's head even when it is obvious the president is trying in all standard.
Now, 80% of our revenue comes from oil and gas. Where do these products come from? From the Niger delta, South south. This is the first time a man from that minority's region is leading this country. Haba, for CHRIST sake, why can we allow him run this country peacefully. If for nothing else, even if he wants a second term, it is justifiable and equitable, we should support him to perform well while in office. But he'll NO, what we have from the north is hate, south west, hate, especially from the southwest muslims. We've had 80% of our heads of state and presidents come from the north, why can't we give GEJ a chance to work.

The north is acting the way they act now because they are more in the army, and secondly, they don't have investments outside their region. So they feel don't have anything to lose. But we will keep our fingers crossed. As you rightly said, they are replaying what led to civil war in 1967. May God help us all.