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Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Nnamnsoowo(m): 8:48am On Feb 19, 2015 |
I am voting for God's will come March 28 |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 8:49am On Feb 19, 2015 |
chrisxxx: Are you a Christian? If yes, what does Num.14:18 say. Mind you I am not justifying the death of the innocent ones, but we must know that Collateral damage is inevitable! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by j4sure(m): 8:52am On Feb 19, 2015 |
ok |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 8:53am On Feb 19, 2015 |
IDERAWOLE: Gullible folk |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by MAYOWAAK: 9:02am On Feb 19, 2015 |
There is a new advertisement i saw in National Geographic Wild (Nat Geo Wild) channel last week; the voice says... "There are three rules to be a perfect predator: 1) Always be hungry... 2) Maintain your anger... 3) Never forget rules 1 and 2..." The big cats (lions, puma, leopards, tigers and cheetahs etc) and the dog family (wolves, hyenas, wild coloured dogs etc) coupled with the big reptiles (comodo dragon, crocodiles ect) that managed to survive and thrive since the days of dinosaurs are among the few killing machines, wired by nature to master the art of the three rules above... However, since the heat of this presidential election has overwhelmed all and sundry to argue like a hungry man under some influence of a toxic alcohol, and a hungry man is said to be a very-very-very angry man; i can't help but conclude that we are all perfect predators of some sort since withingly or unwithingly, we obey the three rules of a perfect predator to a large extent... This election has subjected Nigerians to showcase all forms of animal behaviours without knowing it, and often times i now mistake facebook as a wildlife where wild animals inhabit - I hail the big cats (Jonathanians) especially the lions among the big cats_ No doubt, they move in pride... I hail the dogs family (Buharists) especially the wolves among the dog family_ No doubt, they move in packs... I also wanna take this time out to hail the so called fence sitters. I use the term "so called" because i don't believe anyone is sitting on the fence for the mere reason that he or she disgust Dr Goodluck and Buhari, afteral there are other presidential aspirants these lots can also vote for, so anyone or group of people calling them fence sitters are bunch skanky punk ass cowards. This special breed of silent killer predators (so called fence sitters) falls under the unique categorry of big reptiles, especially the crocodiles or do i try the comodo dragons for size - Whichever, i hail you all_ They are the most patient breeds and they hunt calmly with their objective write-ups... Then the last but not the list is the weirdest predator the world has ever seen. I have once knelt down only to ask the Almighty God what i have done so wrong in my past life, that i have to reincarnate in the same country with this man in question. He is the only predator that feeds on both flesh and vegetables too. He is infact what a scientist in Nat Geo Wild calls "the world weirdest" - I hail you, the only man that belongs to the family of ANTHROPOIDS (APES) in Nigeria's political atmosphere_ I am talking about the commedian and ever dramatic erstwhile president Aremu Mathew Okikiola Olusegun Obasanjo, who is now enjoyimg the front row seat in all the media outlets like the ISIS in foreighn media channels, is back on limelight with full force because of the manner he applied the rules of predator in tearing his PDP card... However, God is in control and his will must be done in Nigeria - One with Obasanjo can never be tagged majority but one with God is majority for sure_ Fact! Stay safe ladies and gentle men, this is officially a political war between past generals and true civilians that love democracy - One House..!! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by MAYOWAAK: 9:03am On Feb 19, 2015 |
For the life of me, I will never understand how former President Olusegun Obasanjo does it. When you think he is done, he has just begun. I have watched in utter amusement how he has, yet again, wangled his way into the front page of newspapers on a daily basis. I don’t know of any other former head of state elsewhere who has turned himself into the subject and object of national attention long after he has left power. Obasanjo is always there, always scheming, always screaming. It is his luck, I must say, but, as a mere mortal, I often wonder why some guys have all the luck. Obasanjo, amazingly, has become a god or a saint to many Nigerians. Many politicians, commentators, journalists, activists and youths who used to criticise him are now celebrating him as our moral compass. The people he has brutalised before — such as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi — go to Abeokuta to genuflect to him. Even Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, of all people, goes to Obasanjo's house to pay homage. And President Goodluck Jonathan goes to Abeokuta to kowtow to him, with two respected pastors in tow. How does Obasanjo do it? Can anyone help me out? He has a word on every issue. He expresses his opinion so forcefully, so eloquently and so mischievously that you just cannot ignore him. He loves to criticise what he is patently guilty of. He loves to vilify anyone who does not worship at his temple. There is no accusation Obasanjo throws at anyone that he himself is not double guilty of. He has launched ferocious media attacks against most of his successors — President Shehu Shagari, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Jonathan. Only Gen. Sani Abacha pre-empted him by throwing him into jail before he could open his mouth. Obasanjo complains about corruption and Nigerians hail him. What's his moral high ground? Can someone tell me? Has anybody never heard about the Halliburton and Siemens scandals? The damning reports are there in the attorney-general's office. Does the name Dr. Julius Makanjuola ring a bell? Under Obasanjo, he was the permanent secretary of the ministry of defence implicated in a N421 million scandal. Mysteriously, the case was abruptly closed with Nolle Prosequi (no further prosecution) — the first in Nigeria's history. Well, Obasanjo went on to set up the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), headed by Malam Nuhu Ribadu, which — in fairness — did kick the backsides of many politicians. But EFCC could not tackle Obasanjo's own corruption: from the obscene fundraiser for his private library to his shareholding in Transcorp — a company that was getting juicy stuff from a government superintended by Obasanjo. Have we all forgotten the scandalous waivers granted to all kinds of human beings, officially defrauding our treasury billions of dollars? Does anybody remember that Obasanjo was in power for eight years and we kept importing fuel, with PDP financiers getting the contracts through local and foreign fronts? Forgotten so easily? Does anybody remember how much we spent on repairing refineries that kept "knocking" for the eight years that Obasanjo was in power? Does anybody still remember Obasanjo saying on national TV that he did not know the price of kerosene and it was "unacceptable" that it was more expensive than petrol? How does Obasanjo get away with hoodwinking Nigerians? Do we still remember that Obasanjo did not resolve the electricity problem for eight years? Do we still remember the "$16 billion spent on power without results" for which Obasanjo arrogantly refused to appear before the House probe panel? Is it that we have forgotten that the damning report was killed? Do we still remember that Obasanjo did not add one coach to the railways throughout his tenure despite spending billions of dollars? Does anybody still remember how many federal highways were in terrible state for the eight years that Obasanjo spent in power? Have we forgotten the Benin-Shagamu road saga? Just like that? When Obasanjo discusses insecurity, I cringe. From every available evidence, Boko Haram started right under his nose. If he had aborted the foetus, maybe we wouldn't be engaged in fire-fighting today. I have heard many Nigerians say, perhaps innocently, that if Obasanjo had been in power he would have crushed Boko Haram by now. Really? How well did he crush the less complex militancy in the Niger Delta? Was it not under Obasanjo that the militancy started in 2004 and flourished? To the best of my knowledge, militants were bombing oil installations and kidnapping oil workers with ease under Obasanjo. At a stage, daily crude oil production fell to about 900,000 barrels — from the height of 2.5m. In fact, we were later told that why Obasanjo picked Jonathan as the running mate to Yar'Adua was to appease the Niger Delta. Of course, nobody was appeased. The attacks continued until Yar'Adau offered an amnesty deal. How these facts conveniently escape us is beyond my understanding. Insecurity? Abacha's regime aside, more Nigerians were assassinated under Obasanjo's watch than at any time in our history. The abridged roll-call: Chief Bola Ige, a serving minister; Chief Marshall Harry, co-ordinator of the Buhari presidential campaign in 2003; Chief AK Dikibo, PDP chieftain and ally of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Chief Uche Ogbonnaya (OGB), an ANPP senatorial candidate in Imo State in 2003; and Mr. Barnabas Igwe and his wife, Amaka, in Onitsha. The assassins were never unmasked. What is insecurity? How did Obasanjo become our moral compass? How did he become such a highly sought-after role model? Has anybody ever managed to read the affidavit Obasanjo's own son, Gbenga, filed while seeking a divorce from his wife on the ground of Inbreeding and adultery? It doesn't matter? Has anybody ever taken time to read the letter Iyabo wrote to her father, giving graphic details of his megalomania and duplicity? It doesn't matter? Has anybody ever done a recap of the blatant rigging of elections under the "saint"? It doesn't matter? Obasanjo pontificates on impunity and we hail him. What happened to us? Dr. Chris Ngige, as governor of Anambra State, was abducted by Obasanjo's associates. Have we forgotten the illegal impeachment of Alhaji Rashidi Ladoja as governor of Oyo State? What about the impeachment of Chief Joshua Dariye as governor of Plateau by eight out of 24 lawmakers? For three years, Obasanjo unconstitutionally withheld Lagos council allocations because of political differences. It took Yar'Adua only a few days in power to undo the impunity. They say, "Oh, Obasanjo is a patriot. He has the best interest of Nigeria at heart." Really? Can Obasanjo look up to heavens and say, solemnly, that he had the best interest of Nigeria at heart when he was picking his successor? Such a character cannot be my own moral compass. With a moral compass like Obasanjo, though, Nigeria is doomed and damned. BY:SIMON KOLAWOLE 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Nobody: 9:05am On Feb 19, 2015 |
Jonathan corruption is unquestionable. We all hear it on the streets not only on paper. lecturerdabo: |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Nobody: 9:10am On Feb 19, 2015 |
No mind the eddiots. Their masters wey dey give license to criminals to walk about on our streets. How the country go tk better. Useless people. ayukdaboss: |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by kingslly(m): 9:12am On Feb 19, 2015 |
Hmmm so An order of evacuation was issued to the villagers so tthe Military can attack an empty village. Your story totally makes sense,which is the more reason i still think you are from the north and you've not denied it. saaedlee: 1 Like |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Nobody: 9:13am On Feb 19, 2015 |
GMB will make sure that things are done the right way in this country. [s] MAYOWAAK:[/s] |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by goddeyoau: 9:16am On Feb 19, 2015 |
Baba is not a robot so don't expect him to be perfect. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by LaRoyalHighness(f): 9:27am On Feb 19, 2015 |
He remains the best president of Nigeria and the most swaggalicious of them all. #my opinion. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by walozanga(m): 9:32am On Feb 19, 2015 |
I popd few bottles when I read that evil man is out of PDP. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Nobody: 9:39am On Feb 19, 2015 |
tundeayo2020:...sh!t?! Hun, what grade again where you at school when Obj was president? This way to pet section, please? ..... > do have a nice day! @ topic, the man being a retired General should understand this saying better : 'soldier go, soldier come...barack remain! Double standard indeed! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by j4sure(m): 9:40am On Feb 19, 2015 |
I STILL DEY LAUGH OOOOOO
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Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by solarview(m): 9:46am On Feb 19, 2015 |
I'm dancing APC style...
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Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by stigman(m): 9:57am On Feb 19, 2015 |
ayukdaboss: The people leaving PDP are the bad ones, I believe you know where they are heading to |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Eluwilussit(m): 10:19am On Feb 19, 2015 |
saaedlee: You are very wrong on your position about no 7. Those officers died in the line of duty. That's what they are there for. To defend you and I, and if necessary, pay the ultimate price. All over the world, police men get killed in their numbers and their governments don't declare war on whole communities. Assuming Jona went to the North East and razed down whole communities because our officers were killed, wouldn't it amount to ethnic cleansing? Is that what you want? Two wrongs never make a right. 1 Like |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Opinedecandid(m): 10:21am On Feb 19, 2015 |
saaedlee: Is it sending troops to destroy a whole community, the height of human right murder that u refer to this? "Finding and bringing those killers to justice" 1 Like |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by confidenceikeh: 10:38am On Feb 19, 2015 |
Indeed politics 101 Whwn u are dealing wif an intelligent man. GMB|OBJ all of them are birds of the same feathers MeanwhileGEJ till 2019 etebefia: |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by lecturerdabo(m): 11:35am On Feb 19, 2015 |
shenisaac: sorry love! I DON'T RESPOND TO TRASHES FROM INTELLECTUAL DWARFS! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by demjohn(m): 12:29pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
[quote author=kglamour post=30866583][/quote] I wonder,how on earth you can satisfy human-being... If do good,them go yawnn and if you are bad them go talk...anyway i blv it's only God that can give satisfaction... |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 12:36pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
Eluwilussit: I like the way you reason;the ultimate goal of a Policeman or woman is to be killed! Kudos!!! All over the world, according to you VERY SENIOR Police Officers are not killed and stacked into one grave! Guess you're in support of what Egbesu did in Odi and what Ombatse did in Lafia! Ethnic cleasing isn't even near our subject of discussion, so keep it out! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 12:41pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
kingslly: If that's how u see it. I don't see a reason why the Fed. Govt will issue a statement regarding your protection, security and you don't comply to it! As regards your assertion of me being a northerner, I'll refer you to my previous statement; This is a faceless forum and one can adopt any identity! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by toniacan(f): 12:46pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
Obasanjo's case is that of pot calling kettle black. I wonder why he is feeling so self righteous. 1 Like |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 12:46pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
Opinedecandid: To find and bring one's killer(s) to justice isn't the height of human right abuse! |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Eluwilussit(m): 12:53pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
saaedlee: So everyone in Odi was egbesu? The entire community razed down belonged to egbesu members? Over 2500 people killed were all egbesu? All I am saying is that sane governments don't raze down whole communities even if their presidents get butchered. Were there not innocent people among the victims? Did the govt stop the egbesu group? Jonathan had to go to the creeks almost 10 yrs later, to make peace. Did war achieve anything? As per the policemen, in military terms, they are just numbers. Died doing what they are paid for. Died as heroes. It is called paying the ultimate price. Armed forces is not just drinking star lager beer after every wasted day. Officers die in line of duty all over the world. Even where their killers are apprehended, most get jail terms and not death. A state should try not to kill innocent people, wantonly. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by saaedlee: 1:09pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
Eluwilussit: Your figures are wrong, besides I never made those assertions u mentioned above. How common are Very Senior Police Officers Slaugtered n stacked in a grave? I guess you don't know the difference between those Egbesu boys and the Niger Delta militants, everything egbesu finished when the miltary operation ended. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by bengems(m): 1:49pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
Tufiakwa...What a bad reputation! ndi yoruba sef |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Eluwilussit(m): 2:32pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
saaedlee: Unless you are a militant, egbesu or rivers/bayelsa citizen, I may be better informed about them than you. Did you ever visit Odi? Did you meet people who ran away from the military ops? Hey, all the latter day militants joined egbesu. Egbesu is a deity. It is still there till tomorrow. People believe in it and worship it. It is not a group of vagabonds. It is embedded in their culture. They even have egbesu festival. |
Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by Akinrogun(m): 3:01pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
dem never reach.
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Re: Top 7 Controversies Involving Former President Obasanjo by ayindejimmy(m): 3:17pm On Feb 19, 2015 |
lecturerdabo:here we go again. Who said obj is progressive? Obj is jus a necessaryevil for now. He's pdp frm top2bottom. Apc jus dnt want him 'cramping their style' when the time comes...we'll cross that bridge |
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