superstar1:


The Supreme Court has established that the candidacy belongs to the party in any election, rather than individual actually contesting. That is why you will have to vacate your seat if you defect to another party now. If the party alo expel you, they cannot ask you to vacate your position until expiration of your tenure, except you a legislator that can be recalled by the constituency. This protects the party from defection and the individual from victimisation.

In that light, the flagbearer for APC is technically Faleke. Though it is not [b]Faleke [/b]that is contesting, but APC. He can only name his deputy after the swearing in, which he will send to the state house of assembly for approval.

I heard that the victory went to the Yorubas in Kogi state. Is Faleke a Yoruba name?

I don't know why it's relevant for tribe to be mentioned in this case scenario.

I'm still wondering when Yorubas will rid themselves of the Saraki family in Kwara state.

Kastonkastroll:
I mostly do visit NL as a guest these days. So on the time I waste in NL, I spend like 70% of such time viewing/reading Yoruba success stories in this thread as a honourable guest . This I normally find cool doing.

Is that so?

Welcome sha.... we'd love it if you become an active guest

superduperjay:
;Dinternet oooo see what you are causing grandpa calling me aunty . Me I am fine oo thanks. I trust that you are fine too?

Lool Grandpa ke! se mo fe ji ni?Aunty le yin.je ko mo

As for me,mo duro re even though the weather is quite tough

But no matter the weight of elephant e no fit cause earthquake

IlekeHD:


I heard that the victory went to the Yorubas in Kogi state. Is Faleke a Yoruba name?

I don't know why it's relevant for tribe to be mentioned in this case scenario.

I'm still wondering when Yorubas will rid themselves of the Saraki family in Kwara state.

Yeah he is yoruba. Ifa-leke.

The tribe is relevant because Igbiras see Kogi State as their home state and they have the population to perpetrate themselves in power, except by divine intervention. You can't fault them.

The Sarakis hold on Kwara State is a story for another day.

superstar1:


Yeah he is yoruba. Ifa-leke.

The tribe is relevant because Igbiras see Kogi State as their home state and they have the population to perpetrate themselves in power, except by divine intervention. You can't fault them.

The Sarakis hold on Kwara State is a story for another day.

What's Yoruba's business with awon egbira?

I thought they don't see themselves as Yorubas, hence my question, why is it a victory for Yoruba people?

IlekeHD:


What's Yoruba's business with awon egbira?

I thought they don't see themselves as Yorubas, hence my question, why is it a victory for Yoruba people?

I don't know where you got that from. They are a separate ethnicity.

Though, due to their proximity to yorubaland, there has been acculturisation over the centuries. They ain;t yoruba in anyway.

Shymm3x:


Lool. I thought you were messing around.

I never did twitter and facebook. I did mess with Hi5 when it was popping as a teenager cos that was everyone else was doing and it was the easiest way to meet nice chics outside ya area. Linked some of the most beautiful chics I've ever met on there. Then when myspace became the bomb, did that for a year during my first year in Uni and left it the internet alone. The internet is crazy. I met some naija american chic that scared me off the internet. Can you believe this chic used to ring me for hours almost everyday from the US and we were both teens? In her head, we were going out and only God knows how much she rinsed on phone bills. That ish was scary and after that, I just stayed off the internet thing. That's why I never really did facebook and Twitter...and even on instagram, I just check out people's pictures - that's about it.

I kind of grew into some type of overly observant guy and I pay attention to details too much these. Perhaps it's cos I don't like bring strange folks with negative energy around and cos I had anger issues when I was younger which I've been able to curtail in the last 5/6 years. In life, when you're able to move/grow from being reckless, self-destructive, and wild - to being reserved with a cool head on ya shoulder and a great listener. You just have to stay away from anyone/anything that will re-ignite the old and be safe.

Let me use examples of chics I mess around with on here to paint a picture (I just hope no one will be offended lol):

- There's this smart chic I used to admire from afar but I never chatted to her till one day when she said she has a crush on me. Subsequently, we became buddies and start chatting all the time. After a while, like a real nyggah ought to do, I decided to give her some space and let her breathe. I intentionally stopped quoting her. Then boom, one day she came at me and started asking me why I was ignoring her and questioning why I don't run after her every time I see her online. I was like WTF (in my head - never told her. I just laughed it off)? What type of entitlement is this on faceless forum, especially with someone I don't even know like that? And since you also see me online, how come you never bothered to chat to me? At least I would've responded if she did. That right there is a sign of an entitled and possessive chic that will make ya life miserable with emotional baggage. I still mess around with her but I'm scared of the chic.

- There's a next person that called me an "Ijebu tout" unprovoked in jest on this thread. I laughed it off. However, I know "tout" in English usage isn't offensive, but it's synonymous with thug/riff raff/miscreant in naija usage. So if someone thinks that lowly of you, despite the rapport, why would you want to be around such a person, unless you want to bring negative energy around you? Even when I was a knucklehead during my teen years to age 20 and was doing little dirt on them gully roads, I was able to combine two different lifestyles and no one ever called me a thug/riff raff/miscreant. So I'd rather things like that stay on here than let it happen in real life and in real time.

See when I meet folks in person - after two extensive convos, I know if they're trouble or not. And once I sense trouble, I just cut them off completely. Evidently once you start analysing how shady the internet is - you're always safer by staying away from the madness.

I think you need to hit social gatherings like: Churches, weddings, symposiums, seminars, birthday parties etc. I love weddings though. I never go to a wedding without getting at least one nice chic. You need to try that. At least with that, you'd know what the chic looks like and get the chance to have a decent face to face chat in real time.

P.S: can't be arsed to proof-read anything - ignore the typos.

Shymmex, you sure must have broken a lot of hearts, mehn!

Not that I'm bent on getting a wife on here, you know. I just think the possibility should not be ruled out.

Social gatherings? I don't like parties, you know.

Church? I'm an Atheist.

The scouting continues.

superstar1:


Yeah he is yoruba. Ifa-leke.

The tribe is relevant because Igbiras see Kogi State as their home state and they have the population to perpetrate themselves in power, except by divine intervention. You can't fault them.

The Sarakis hold on Kwara State is a story for another day.

It is not the Ebiras, it is the Igalas, you meant to say...

Okun & Ebira are in the minority in the state...


Ilekehd,

Tribe is the NO1 factor in ANYTHING in this contraption, The Igalas will rather hell rain down than willingly give their votes to one that doesn't belong to them....

I was laughing when people were Crucifying both parties for presenting their SIX & HALF A DOZEN but both parties knew the race will be DOA if they dare present anyone that isn't Igala in Kogi ..

Politics is a game of Nos, any political party will think of the individual who has the clout to command the nos & clean up the person's image

superstar1:


I don't know where you got that from. They are a separate ethnicity.

Though, due to their proximity to yorubaland, there has been acculturisation over the centuries. They ain;t yoruba in anyway.

I'm trying to understand what's going on right now with the whole Audu vs Faleke sheninigans.

Here's a post from a nler

NaijaTalkTown:
Barely 24 hours after the death of Prince Abubakar Audu, none of the APC leaders have come out to express their 'shock' over the bad news probably because they are not in shock! The mistery surrounding the death of Mr. Audu suggests that he was poisoned by some powerful forces within the APC.

[size=15pt]Infact, I and majority of the Igala race now have the sentiment that Audu was killed in other to pave way for Faleke. [/size] But INEC's decision to declare the election inconclusive have ruined that plan. The Igalas are once again being forced to vote base on tribal sentiment.

Audu was more than just a politician to us. He was our beloved leader. If this is how the Okuns plan to hijack power in Kogi state, then we are ready to treat them like the minority they are. Their combination with Ebira people cannot do anything. We tried our best to maintain balance of power. We are no longer ready to appease anybody. In democracy, majority means power. We will excercise that power.

Until an Ibo person becomes the governor of Lagos state, a none Igala will not govern Kogi. I urge Capt. Idris Wada and the PDP to use this opportunity to redeem theirselves through good governance and accountability.

If Igalas truly feel that the Yorubas/Tinubu killed Audu to pave way for a Yoruba man, shouldn't they ignore the religious rite and do an autopsy on Audu's body?

I'm trying to get a sense of what's going on.

IFELEKE:

The law is an ass Ritchiee,
As it stands now, there is a lacuna-a gap not adequately provided for by the constitution- Faleke cannot fully lay stake to that mandate since the election has been declared inconclusive.
The argument now is whether he's allowed to conclude the election as the gubernatorial candidate or his party APC is allowed to field another person or INEC cancels the election totally or The PDP approaches the court to claim victory...
Many options, plenty confusion...

So have I read,my lovely brother...so much read have I...™sighs™

IlekeHD:


What's Yoruba's business with awon egbira?

I thought they don't see themselves as Yorubas, hence my question, why is it a victory for Yoruba people?

Ileke, sorry...I've been trying to figure out the meaning of the "HD" after "Ileke".

Does it stand for "High Definition" or "Hannah Dideolu" or something?

Would you mind disclosing it? I really need to stop trying to figure it out.

modath:



It is not the Ebiras, it is the Igalas, you meant to say...

Okun & Ebira are in the minority in the state...


Ilekehd,

Tribe is the NO1 factor in ANYTHING in this contraption, The Igalas will rather hell rain down than willingly give their votes to one that doesn't belong to them....

I was laughing when people were Crucifying both parties for presenting their SIX & HALF A DOZEN but both parties knew the race will be DOA if they dare present anyone that isn't Igala in Kogi ..

Politics is a game of Nos, any political party will think of the individual who has the clout to command the nos & clean up the person's image

But it's not like Yorubas are trying to dominate anyone.

We're quiet peaceful loving folks.

And how dare someone even tries to bring up Lagos state. Igbos were never natives of Lagos state, Yorubas on the other had own a part of Kogi state, so we deserve the national cake too

tupacshakur:


Ileke, sorry...I've been trying to figure out the meaning of the "HD" after "Ileke".

Does it stand for "High Definition" or "Hannah Dideolu" or something?

Would you mind disclosing it? I really need to stop trying to figure it out.

Who is Hannah Dideolu?

[size=18pt]Youths Threaten To Kill ‘prophet’ For Failing To ‘resurrect’ Audu [/size]

The remains of former Kogi governor, Prince Abubakar Audu was this afternoon laid to rest at Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area. The burial took place at his residence.

The burial rites were conducted by a team of Imams from across Igalaland.
Controversy had trailed the burial of the former governor when rumour filtered into town that he had resurrected. A prophet had earlier promised to revive Audu to life.

There was mild drama between the prophet and members of the Audu family, who had refused to let him in. The youths of Ogbonicha broke the door to the room where Audu was laid to allow the prophet gain access.

However, the prophet failed to resurrect Audu, prompting the youths to go berserk, threatening to kill the prophet.
The burial was well attended as scores of the who-is-who in Nigerian politics as well as members of the business community were in Ogbonicha to give their last respect to the departed hero.
There was an ocean of tears when his body was lowered into the grave.

Igala people, how far?

IlekeHD:


Who is Hannah Dideolu?

Obafemi Awolowo's recently deceased wife.

modath:



It is not the Ebiras, it is the Igalas, you meant to say...

Okun & Ebira are in the minority in the state...


Ilekehd,

Tribe is the NO1 factor in ANYTHING in this contraption, The Igalas will rather hell rain down than willingly give their votes to one that doesn't belong to them....

I was laughing when people were Crucifying both parties for presenting their SIX & HALF A DOZEN but both parties knew the race will be DOA if they dare present anyone that isn't Igala in Kogi ..

Politics is a game of Nos, any political party will think of the individual who has the clout to command the nos & clean up the person's image

Thanks for the correction Modath.

IlekeHD:


I'm trying to understand what's going on right now with the whole Audu vs Faleke sheninigans.

Here's a post from a nler

Sincerely, I care less. That is APC's headache.

Why on earth will the party or even INEC not ask for certificate of sound health from contestants?

tupacshakur:


Obafemi Awolowo's recently deceased wife.

Ahh okay, well I am not she. The HD stands for whatever you like.

*yimu* gramps. Eku ise

Aareonakakanfo:


Lool Grandpa ke! se mo fe ji ni?Aunty le yin.je ko mo

As for me,mo duro re even though the weather is quite tough

But no matter the weight of elephant e no fit cause earthquake

superstar1:


The Supreme Court has established that the candidacy belongs to the party in any election, rather than the individual that is actually contesting. That is why you will have to vacate your seat if you defect to another party now. If the party also expels you, they cannot ask you to vacate your position until expiration of your tenure, except you a legislator that can be recalled by the constituency. This protects the party from defection and the individual from victimisation.

In that light, the flagbearer for APC is technically Faleke. Though it is not Faleke that is contesting, but APC. He can only name his deputy after the swearing in, which he will send to the state house of assembly for approval.

Well said superstar,
But you seem to forget the duly elected part of that provision, all you said can come into play if and only if the party's candidate has been declared duly elected.
As it stands now, with inec declaring the election inconclusive, a gap has been thrown up without any provision being made for it by the constitution.
Faleke cannot pull an ''Atiku/Boni Haruna'' on this because the election is still on going, he can go court to substitute his name for audu-which also is another legal drama entirely-, The APC can also go to court to request for replacement of candidate, PDP can go to court to enforce it's right as the runner up and lastly, all or either of the parties involved(INEC, APC and PDP) can request for outright cancellation.
In the end, all will have their say and day in court and we'll probably witness another landmark judgement.

My take though...

superstar1:


Sincerely, I care less. That is APC's headache.

Why on earth will the party or even INEC not ask for certificate of sound health from contestants?

lmao are you just distancing yourself from APC [I don't blame you] or have you been doing that for a while?

Something tells me that a lot of Nigerians don't care about health until the homeostasis of their physiology becomes unbalanced.

TBH, me thinks they probably know and still used him to campaign for the face of APC... but I don't think it's because Tinubu wants to install Yoruba in Kogi, else he'd have started with Kwara state [80% Yorubaland (Kwara) vs 20% Yorubaland (20%)].

IFELEKE,

Good to see your handle again......thought you'd have left like TerraCotta.

IlekeHD:


lmao are you just distancing yourself from APC [I don't blame you] or have you been doing that for a while?

Something tells me that a lot of Nigerians don't care about health until the homeostasis of their physiology becomes unbalanced.

TBH, me thinks they probably know and still used him to campaign for the face of APC... but I don't think it's because Tinubu wants to install Yoruba in Kogi, else he'd have started with Kwara state [80% Yorubaland (Kwara) vs 20% Yorubaland (20%)].

I have never been a fan of APC'S. I supported GMB because I believe in him.

Actually, it was only Audu that could have displaced Wada in Kogi.

IlekeHD:
IFELEKE,

Good to see your handle again......thought you'd have left like TerraCotta.

It's good to be here again dear friend,
I didn't leave, I just went into ghost mode when sanity drifted to dogs on this platform chasing good people away...
This thread interests me, it reminds me of our thread/threads of old...
Hwdy?

IFELEKE:

Well said superstar,
But you seem to forget the duly elected part of that provision, all you said can come into play if and only if the party's candidate has been declared duly elected.
As it stands now, with inec declaring the election inconclusive, a gap has been thrown up without any provision being made for it by the constitution.
Faleke cannot pull an ''Atiku/Boni Haruna'' on this because the election is still on going, he can go court to substitute his name for audu-which also is another legal drama entirely-, The APC can also go to court to request for replacement of candidate, PDP can go to court to enforce it's right as the runner up and lastly, all or either of the parties involved(INEC, APC and PDP) can request for outright cancellation.
In the end, all will have their say and day in court and we'll probably witness another landmark judgement.

My take though...

Yeah you are right.

It is subjected to the interpretation of Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court has already established that the candidacy belongs to the party and not an individual. I believe based on that, the election can go ahead, except Supreme Court wants to contradict herself.

IFELEKE:

Well said superstar,
But you seem to forget the duly elected part of that provision, all you said can come into play if and only if the party's candidate has been declared duly elected.
As it stands now, with inec declaring the election inconclusive, a gap has been thrown up without any provision being made for it by the constitution.
Faleke cannot pull an ''Atiku/Boni Haruna'' on this because the election is still on going, he can go court to substitute his name for audu-which also is another legal drama entirely-, The APC can also go to court to request for replacement of candidate, PDP can go to court to enforce it's right as the runner up and lastly, all or either of the parties involved(INEC, APC and PDP) can request for outright cancellation.
In the end, all will have their say and day in court and we'll probably witness another landmark judgement.

My take though...

Yeah you are right.

It is subjected to the interpretation of Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court has already established that the candidacy belongs to the party and not an individual. I believe based on that, the election can go ahead, except Supreme Court wants to contradicts herself.

IFELEKE:

It's good to be here again dear friend,
I didn't leave, I just went into ghost mode when sanity drifted to dogs on this platform chasing good people away...
This thread interests me, it reminds me of our thread/threads of old...
Hwdy?

Ahha my brother please I'd like for you to speak Ekiti to me whenever you can on this thread.
I'm trying to be as fluent in Ekiti as I am in Yoruba. My grandma sabi complain about losing my Ekiti dialect, even though she can speak central Yoruba herself

Ghost mode hmm. Se Ekiti le wa nisisiyin? Ki le ri si Fayose?

superstar1:


I have never been a fan of APC'S. I supported GMB because I believe in him.

Actually, it was only Audu that could have displaced Wada in Kogi.

Ahh okay.

Let me guess, WADA is PDP.

superstar1:


Yeah you are right.

It is subjected to the interpretation of Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court has already established that the candidacy belongs to the party and not an individual. I believe based on that, the election can go ahead, except Supreme Court wants to contradicts herself.

Indeed Bro, we'll see how legal titans explore/exploit this lacuna...
Hopefully, Kogites will be the ultimate winner because truth be said, both Wada and Audu shouldn't even be considered in the first place.

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