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PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by HzRF(m): 10:23am On May 13, 2015 |
ABUJA— One of the leading All Progressives Congress, APC, members contending for the speakership of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, received the endorsement of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus, yesterday. A re-elected member of the House, Samson Okwu, who spoke on behalf of returning PDP members, said the caucus was determined to enthrone Dogara from Bauchi State as the next Speaker. Okwu, representing Oju/Obi federal constituency, Benue State, said members were more disposed to working with a Speaker that will have a general appeal than someone who would likely be subservient to a godfather. He also stressed that though members were elected on different political party platforms, what was of utmost importance to them as federal parliamentarians was the overall interest of the country. He said: “We are about 142 members out of 360 and as minority, we are going to determine the leadership of the House of Representatives, especially the Speaker. “We are determined to do that and we want to do it in such a way that we will choose leaders that will have support across party lines and will also look out for the interest of the country and members. “It is no longer about APC or PDP it is about the House of Representatives and what is happening is not a different thing. By the time the 8th House is inaugurated, we are going to elect a Speaker of our choice. Precedence [b] Yakubu-Dogara “Let no one make a mistake: the House has a precedence and a scenario that happened in the House since 1999. PDP wanted Salisu Buhari to become the Speaker, but he did not last because he was not the choice of the members. “He lasted only two months and Ghali Na’Abba was elected. The same scenario played itself in 2003. “The party wanted Matazu, who was even a returning member, but the members did not want him and then elected Aminu Bello Masari as Speaker. Similar thing happened in 2007 when Patricia Etteh was imposed on members. “They accepted her, but after four months, they forced her out and Dimeji Bankole was elected. The same scenario or even worse than the previous ones happened in 2011. “PDP tried to impose Mulikat Adeola-Akande and we did not want her. So we brought Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as our Speaker. “If the party in power is thinking that things have changed, they will surely be proved wrong. It is not about the party, it is the attitude of the House of Representatives to always go its own way in choosing its leadership. “If APC is thinking that members will abide by its zoning arrangement, the same scenario will play out because we are all the same members and nothing has changed. “All along, it is the House that has been playing progressive roles that Nigerians are happy with. We are going to do same thing. “We will bring a Speaker that we want. We are not undermining any party, but the House of “We are solidly behind Yakubu Dogara as Speaker. And we are determined to deliver him come June. “We want somebody who will rally all members behind him. Dogara is that person who will protect the interest of members and all Nigerians. He does not answer to any godfather. “He does not take weekly briefings from a godfather who lives hundreds of kilometres from Abuja like a puppet. Dogara looks at the 359 constituencies as his own.[/b] http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/pdp-reps-ll-vote-dogara-for-speaker-okwu/ Lalatisclala FP this 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Nobody: 10:28am On May 13, 2015 |
Saraki/Dogara For the masses ![]() ![]() Chanji |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by samtheman: 10:43am On May 13, 2015 |
Dogara YAKUBU (apc Bauchi northeast) Yes, he is a speakership material. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by ozoigbondu: 10:46am On May 13, 2015 |
Sai Dogara the peoples speaker ![]() ![]() North must take everything ![]() 40 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 10:50am On May 13, 2015 |
The funny thing is, femi is more qualified than this dogara of a guy. But as expected the SS and SE Will betray the SW to the north just to spite their brothers in the west. These people didn't discuss Tinubu in 2011 when he worked for jonathan victory. I just dey laugh, cause the northern knows the igbos are not smart hence they will use them and dump. Instead of these people to lobby apc north to vote an igbo speaker or south south speaker, they will rather the north control both house To what end? To spite the south west 38 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 10:51am On May 13, 2015 |
These people have hatch their plan to betray the south west, after all we did for jonathan ![]() |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 10:52am On May 13, 2015 |
These same people will soon come to shout here SE Remains fulani slaves 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 10:57am On May 13, 2015 |
Imagine just to spite SW, these people will vote a fulani man ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by AhmedMustapha(m): 10:59am On May 13, 2015 |
Let the house be allowed to elect its leaders 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by ki02020(m): 11:01am On May 13, 2015 |
Nigeria politicians have the same ideology but their execution of ideology differs on political climate |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Lusola15: 11:04am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: Cause they feel betrayed would you do otherwise if you feel betrayed by your brother Take it or leave it The northern Nigerians are the smartest people in this country 47 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by DrPlato: 11:04am On May 13, 2015 |
I am nt surprised that those pushing for Dogara are from d SE. To them it is business, they always follow d highest bidder. That is why they are behing in Nigeria politics. 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by OrlandoOwoh(m): 11:06am On May 13, 2015 |
PDP is pained. |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:07am On May 13, 2015 |
Lusola15: Give me one reason these igbo speakers hate Tinubu and SW? 5 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by HzRF(m): 11:08am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:M yoruba and I like this Tinubu worked for Jonathan for free? If Tinubu thinks we don't deserve it in 2011 Why does he thinks we do nw Bros wen u talk of North seeing a tribe as honest itz we yoruba that dey see as untrustworthy Why is Tinubu nw be schemed out why can't Tinubu use his influence to get Gbajabiamila the slot SS nd part of se is the best ally of North in the country If a ranking rep or senator was produced they won't even cross check b4 zoning to dem Gbajabiamila led the ACN then to make sure her sister from oyo lost the seat forgetting that When u are digging a grave for ur enemy dig two Let North take it all after all Tinubu makes sure D president SS Vice north Senate president North Speaker North Let d trend continue 55 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Jorussia(m): 11:14am On May 13, 2015 |
Femi is more better than dogara, they should not forget that tambuwal had the backing of tinubu,desame god father dey don't want its influence now.Yes tinubu,just like most politicians in Nigeria have its short comings,but that does not mean that Femi by merit is not the best candidate of the speaker of d house of reps.we should not throw the baby with d bath water. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:17am On May 13, 2015 |
HzRF: I don't know Tinubu reason in 2011, Plus, you can be a Yoruba and still be judas. So the SE is the biggest north ally in the SOUTH, I thought they claim yoruba betrayed them to north. I guess the slaves have gone back to their master. In your last comment, I think Tinubu will just have to use his influence to get block vote for SW. That settles it ![]() 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by winniz: 11:17am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: You sound really frustrated and pained, are u Yorubas this brainless? Did u read the article to see the state the man is representing? Why do You traitors blame Igbos for all your misfortunes? Whereas why would SE support you betrayers for the speakership position? Instead of you Yoruba Cowards to blame Northerners for dumping your sorry a*s after using you all, you iddiots turn around to blame Igbos, shame on Una. 121 Likes 22 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by QATOFIN: 11:22am On May 13, 2015 |
Whats the problem? are they not all apc senators? we to talk for this country haba! 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Nobody: 11:22am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:Tainted advice. The SW leadership should bury their heads in shame. Have you forgotten so quickly how the south west abandoned their own sister, Mulikat Adeola-Akande, and chose Tambuwal even when the zoning favoured her. So leave the Igbos out of your paranoia because the SW calculation is finally not adding up now. I thought the igbos are losers according to you, how can losers help the drowning Gbaja? 69 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Lusola15: 11:24am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind: Cause they feel betrayed would you do otherwise if feel betrayed by your brother Take it or leave it The northern Nigerians are the smartest people in this country 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:25am On May 13, 2015 |
Lusola15: They feel betrayed abi, ok I have a question for you. Was there an agreement with SW before the elections. so on what basis do they feel betrayed. I guess this explains your comments
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Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:26am On May 13, 2015 |
janus05: Ok even if you wouldn't vote Femi, what will this gain the SS and SE except they are on a vendetta mission 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:28am On May 13, 2015 |
We have set a precedence and we will keep to the precedence ![]() |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:31am On May 13, 2015 |
winniz: Did you read this part A re-elected member of the House, Samson Okwu, who spoke on behalf of returning PDP members, said the caucus was determined to enthrone Dogara from Bauchi State as the next Speaker. He speaking of behalf of all pdp members who are mostly from SS and SE, my point is, what will it cost these people in the south to support the SW? And I am trying to be civil today, don't call people names and keep your emotions in check ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Nobody: 11:34am On May 13, 2015 |
Lusola15:You have also refused to accept the fact that apart from MKO Abiola, we have never seen any other yoruba politician with a national appeal. They are rigidly rooted in regional politics and lack the courage to reach out beyond their region. Forget sentiments, Dagora's campaign team is seriously reaching out, they have being following my own rep member bumper to bumper while Gbaja is praying and hoping for APC to zone the post to SW. Pleased advise Gbaja to reach out because the speaker is a national post. 22 Likes |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by atlwireles: 11:38am On May 13, 2015 |
This is the beginning of the new Nigeria. We shall all see the losers at the end of day. As the old people use to say, some are penny wise pound foolish. Every man must reap what they have sowed. Make una carry una own cross, the people of SS know their friends and brothers and for the record they come from the SE in others words Igbos. If you don't like it, go jump into a crude oil well. 47 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Nobody: 11:43am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:Hey, no disrespect but how old are you? You sound so young , bet u've never visited a South eastern state. I advice you do and make ibo friends, you will learn that they are humans like you. Don't let hatred kill u, an IBO man could be your saviour one day. 39 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by HzRF(m): 11:45am On May 13, 2015 |
NewNigeriaMind:Tinubu only did what he did in 2011 to absolve pdp of wide range spread of power And he used this as a campaign tool "Jonathan hate us He didn't give us power from 1-4 He even fight our son that enthroned him" His influence that can coerced APC to zone it to our region? Let's enjoy our glorified VP position 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by NewNigeriaMind: 11:47am On May 13, 2015 |
nelson4: What is this one saying, so asking our other southern brothers to support us is hatred ![]() You just jump on a comment without tracing it to the initial comment which elicited the reply ![]() abeg park well 1 Like |
Re: PDP Reps ‘ll Vote Dogara For Speaker – Okwu by Nobody: 11:52am On May 13, 2015 |
DrPlato:I don't know when Samson Okwu from Oju/Obi Federal Constituency of Benue State became a South Easterner. 49 Likes 4 Shares |
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