Abagworo:

You are not informed. Port Harcourt refineries are functional but were kept on hold by FG due to unavailability of storage facilities for refined products. Reason is because the storage and distribution facilities owned by PPMC has been leased out to FG subsidy mafia and the refineries have been deliberately shut down to encourage importation.

barcanista:
Absolutely! Trust me those Tompolos will fall inline under Buhari because the SSners want the best for themselves. The poverty, umemployment situation lack of development in SS is pathetic. Sometimes, I feel bad whenever I see GEJ. Nobody in SS will tell you that he's happy the way things are, not even in Otuoke

trillville:


Chai! and I was wasting my time explaining to him.

PassingShot:
OP, everything you have written here will eventually come to pass even if Jonathan wins the next election because power will surely return to North thereafter. Therefore your arguments fail in the face of critical analysis.

abdulwastecx:


I don't know your definition of performance! !
when obasonjo came in 1999, Nigeria was on the brink of collapsed, though he wasn't a messiah but help to do the following things:
1. help stabilized the country by providing security of life and pproperty
2. He help to solve ouur depth problem
3. help to promote Nigeria positive image among community of nations
4. help to bring about reforms in telecom sector which help propelled the sector from around less than 500 thousand telephones lines to more than 40 millions lines when he left.
5. set up federal characters
6. start the fight agaisnt corruption by establishing anti corruption agency like EFCC,
7. he left aboutg 40billion dollars in our reserve after settling our depth
8. he handed over to a democratically elected gov't.

compare that with jonathan achievements
1.political insecurity and insurgency in the north
2. depletion of foreign reserve from $67billion to 30 billion dollars
3. increase in recurrent expenditure from 74% to 91% despite huge oil sale
4.increase in oil price
5. missing $20 billion excess crude oil money
6. introduction of religious bigotry into politics
7. pardoning of convicted criminal like alameisya

Justcash:


Your words in bold are false. The South South is already feeling politically cheated and that will be the foundation for a renewed agitation. THEY WILL BURN OIL RESOURCES INTO PIECES. The problem is not the North having power, it is the south completing their own 8 years. To them, there seems to be a grand gangup going on against them, led by the North and SouthWest. That is a ticking time bomb that may explode.

PassingShot:


So in your wisdom, we should sacrife our national interest to progress and develop just so they can have another unproductive four years?

Mr. Man, Nigeria is bigger than any region no matter what violence they are capable of inflicting. When we have a competent leadership, it won't be business as usual.

Justcash:


Barcanista, you are not from the south south. It is quite glaring.

PassingShot:


So in your wisdom, we should sacrife our national interest to progress and develop just so they can have another unproductive four years?

Mr. Man, Nigeria is bigger than any region no matter what violence they are capable of inflicting. When we have a competent leadership, it won't be business as usual.

IGBOSON1:


^^^......blindingly obvious!

These South-South people sef!....Their own don tire me wallahi! I mean, why are they so timid and passive online....even to the extent of keeping quiet when an outsider puts on the garb of 'Ijaw' and then claims to speak for them!?

I've said it before and i'll say it again; if not for Ndigbo sticking up for GEJ, by now he would have been toast!

LRNZH:


Again, just as I stated in my first post on this thread, your comment is a huge insult on Ndi Igbo. You imply that they cannot recognise a failure after 6 years or they chose to support likewise blindly.

Please speak for yourself. Ekwueme, Okechukwu, Uko, Mbaka share a different and more enlightened opinion. They have earned our respect for that.

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cocoduck:
at emiye
Gej oversaw the privatization of phcn
whether you like it or not obj is theif $16 was lost can Buhari arrest obasanjo?

Justcash:
Before GEJ took over power, the south south of Nigeria was effectively relegated to the background in the political sphere of Nigeria. The Minority Question was rife with consistent reference to the south south dominated by the Niger Delta. Relief came with the emergence of GEJ, and for the first time in the history of Nigeria, the south south exerted some influence on the political sphere of Nigeria.

The election period is here, and GEJ, who is from Bayelsa, a state in the south south region is facing untold antagonism from politicians and NIGERIANS that are mostly from other regions, especially the CORE NORTH AND SOUTH WEST. Some politicians and people in the SOUTH SOUTH are also against the continuation of GEJ, a South southerner due to political interests and perceived inefficiency. The only region that seem to be in full support of the SOUTH SOUTH are the SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIANS, where few politicians are also aggrieved.

What is the implication of south south losing out to the pressure that is currently mounting on them in 2015? Some of these implications are outlined below;

1) LOSS OF POLITICAL INFLUENCE
Once again, the old order to WAZOBIA (IGBO, HAUSA and YORUBA) will gradually re-emerge. The South-South will, once again, be relegated to the background.

2) LOSS OF CONTROL OVER VITAL RESOURCES
There is an upcoming review of ownership of oil blocs and licenses within the year. The current crop of owners, who are mostly from other regions in Nigeria, may have their licenses revoked if GEJ CONTINUES. If SOUTH SOUTH political interest wanes, these people will easily have their licenses renewed. Most importantly, the oil derivation, which is being canvassed for by NIGER DELTANS but is antagonized by the North, will enjoy full political backing. The SOUTH SOUTH will have little or no say about the control of their resources.

3) RE-EMERGENCE OF MILITANCY
It will only be a matter of time before the cries of marginalization will re-echo, and the spirit of self-determination will be re-ignited. We know how it ends. Militant groups will spring up and the bombings in the region will return.

4) DEVELOPMENT OF A NEGATIVE PEDIGREE FOR SOUTH SOUTH LEADERSHIP
The south south will be viewed as being incapable of leading Nigeria. This will be held as a basis for denying the region an opportunity to lead Nigeria for a very long time. Like before, this will silently reflect in the emergence of NIGERIANS from other regions as presidents before a south southerner can ever hold the presidential post again.

5) RE-EMERGENCE OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC NEGLECT OF THE SOUTH SOUTH
GEJ's emergence brought transformation to some important states in the south south e.g. AKWA IBOM and RIVERS STATE. This is due to the enormous amount of financial resources that was channelled to that region in the past 6 years. This will surely be checked by leaders from the emerging regions and the magical transformation will slow down.

I have lived long enough in Nigeria and in every part of the country. I have studied NIGERIAN politics, I obtained a degree in political science in Nigeria. As much as we strive to wish it away, Nigerian politics is strewn in regional, ethno-religious and selfish interests. Some regions in NIGERIA are just not comfortable with power in the hands of the south-south. I will leave you to figure out the regions.

Forwetinnah:


It annoys me even more that this is the1ST time, the very 1st time a South Southerner( the goose laying the golden egg) is leading this country yet people are falling over themselves to unseat GEJ, to them what is good for Greece isn't good for Uganda. We've been sidelined for over 40 years and nobody died, I just don't understand why certain people think they control the nation..i dont earnestly. They should Allow GEJ *kontinue* his tenure o, heeehn!!

Justcash:


Your words in bold are false. The South South is already feeling politically cheated and that will be the foundation for a renewed agitation. THEY WILL BURN OIL RESOURCES INTO PIECES. The problem is not the North having power, it is the south south completing their own 8 years. To them, there seems to be a grand gangup going on against them, led by the North and SouthWest. That is a ticking time bomb that may explode.

barcanista:
Point of correction, Justcash is from South East. Those mediocre PDP governors you mentioned above are not what SS need either. Akpabio is a mediocre! Quote me anywhere

PassingShot:


So in your wisdom, we should sacrife our national interest to progress and develop just so they can have another unproductive four years?

Mr. Man, Nigeria is bigger than any region no matter what violence they are capable of inflicting. When we have a competent leadership, it won'tb be business as usual.

SUBMARINE:


It you so long to reply

Did you see what that so called Ijaw was saying

We Igbos online are busy defending GEJ but the ........ is busy sabotaging GEJ


Caution him

PassingShot:


So in your wisdom, we should sacrife our national interest to progress and develop just so they can have another unproductive four years?

Mr. Man, Nigeria is bigger than any region no matter what violence they are capable of inflicting. When we have a competent leadership, it won't be business as usual.

Justcash:


If we are to be factual and objective, you'll see that GEJ has actually performed better than past governments.

You guys are fond of holding him responsible for the Boko Haram carnage, but those responsible for BOKO HARAM are acting out a well scripted plan to ensure that their interests prevail. If you think that Buhari will have a violence free leadership if he succeeds to win, then you need to seriously think again. OBJ, with all his gra gra could not handle the NIGER DELTA MILITANTS due to the nature of the conflict.

BOKO HARAM will end when NIGERIANS decide to end it together and foster unity. GEJ, OBJ OR BUHARI CANNOT HANDLE AN INTERNAL AGGRESSION THAT IS BASED ON ETHNO-RELIGIOUS OR REGIONAL OBJECTIVES AND BACKED BY POLITICAL INTERESTS.

When was power ever stable in Nigeria? It took decades to destroy it, it will not take overnight to repair. The privatization of the power sector is a good foundation to bring that sector back to life. Then, let me ask you, WHAT STOPPED OTHER LEADERS FROM PRIVATIZING THE POWER SECTOR IN THE PAST?

When last did Nigeria refine oil? Do you think it will take overnight to start doing that? Let me educate you, the same interests against the repairs of the refineries are the ones fighting this government. The government, through Alison Madueke, attempted to repair those refineries, but sabotage emerged from everywhere. WHO ARE THOSE SABOTAGING THAT EFFORT? You guys are treating OBJ and ATIKU like saints now, WHY DIDN'T THEY REPAIR THE REFINERIES WHEN THEY WERE IN CONTROL?

IGBOSON1:


^^^......blindingly obvious!

These South-South people sef!....Their own don tire me wallahi! I mean, why are they so timid and passive online....even to the extent of keeping quiet when an outsider puts on the garb of 'Ijaw' and then claims to speak for them!?

I've said it before and i'll say it again; if not for Ndigbo sticking up for GEJ, by now he would have been toast!

cocoduck:
at emiye
yes keepon justifying the fact that obasanjo squanderd $16 billion on a fantome electricity project the money was spent just to change from NEPA to PHCN and the rest was used in buying shekpe for you to drink and talk complete rubbish. which 4000 megawatts are you talking about? THEIVES

Justcash:


I repeat, OBJ did not perform as well as GEJ has done in four years. I'm talking about socially, economically and politically. For example, there was also incessant loss of lives and properties during OBJ's regime, most of which were perpetrated by the security men that OBJ oversaw. OBJ levelled the Niger Delta. His boys killed, mutilated, raped and robbed at will. Then, crime rate was still high and insurgency by MEND AND NDVF existed. He couldnt stop them despite all the noise he made.

OBJ WOULD HAVE WIPED THE NE OUT OF THE MAP OF NIGERIA WITHOUT STOPPING BOKOHARAM IF HE WAS IN GEJ'S SHOES.

Rawani:


Unfortunately, the SE has the most to lose if the APC wins the elections next month (which is evidently quite likely) as it is the only region that has not been politically strategic enough to spread its eggs across all relevant baskets. Whats even more puzzling is that the PDP is led and governed by other regions so one wonders the basis of SE loyalty to the party.

You can now see that the region needs no one to relegate it to the background as it does an excellent job of self-inflicted irrelevance. Thankfully, progressive minded Igbos are striving to buck this trend by aligning with the quest for change, with the knowledge that we all have to synergise and leverage on our collective strength in building a better Nigeria.

Justcash:


Your words in bold are false. The South South is already feeling politically cheated and that will be the foundation for a renewed agitation. THEY WILL BURN OIL RESOURCES INTO PIECES. The problem is not the North having power, it is the south south completing their own 8 years. To them, there seems to be a grand gangup going on against them, led by the North and SouthWest. That is a ticking time bomb that may explode.

gists:


In addition, most people forget the fact that the privatisation of NEPA was actually kick-started during obj administration. This is another fraud this TANist are playing on us. Obj started the privatisation process through the "unbundling" process of NEPA and got it incorporated Power Holding COMPANY of Nigeria - PHCN) which set the stage for the separation of generation, transmission and distribution aspects of the entire electricity chain into "18 business outfits". Though still owned by government but the final aim was to get them over to private companies (except transmission). it went further to produce the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) which gave birth to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) - the monitoring and regulating body for the electricity industry. ALL THESE WERE DONE 10 YEARS AGO in 2005.
Now TANists will give all the glory of unbundling and the incorporation NEPA to PCHN to all the different companies to gej.

gists:


In addition, most people forget the fact that the privatisation of NEPA was actually kick-started during obj administration. This is another fraud this TANist are playing on us. Obj started the privatisation process through the "unbundling" process of NEPA and got it incorporated Power Holding COMPANY of Nigeria - PHCN) which set the stage for the separation of generation, transmission and distribution aspects of the entire electricity chain into "18 business outfits". Though still owned by government but the final aim was to get them over to private companies (except transmission). it went further to produce the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) which gave birth to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) - the monitoring and regulating body for the electricity industry. ALL THESE WERE DONE 10 YEARS AGO in 2005.
Now TANists will give all the glory of unbundling and the incorporation NEPA to PCHN to all the different companies to gej.