tuniski:

It is people like you who are openly or Codedly pro-buhari who don't know what Atiku is bringing on board. What has buhari brought?
Atiku is not going to be voted by all Nigerians but, will be voted sufficiently to dislodge this disaster Called buhari!

We are talking about Atiku here, can we limit the discussion to his manifesto, if am impressed, I will support him.
Moreover politics is not about sentiments, I said I don't support any of them because their ideologies is not aligned with mine.

That being said I don't see Atiku winning anything, and I will continue to troll PDP as a party, because they have no moral justification whatsoever.

prince3009:


Oh yeah...I guess buhari with his whole lot of "experience" is deservedly our president. His wealth of experience is the reason why he has berated Nigerians (including you and I) twice by calling us criminals last year and just recently, lazy youths. I can vividly remember you were once in support of him. Now you are playing another political lyric with the Markafi Tune but anyway, that is a topic for another day.

You are totally wrong. It isn't about experience as you put it because people like Donald Duke had no prior experience before he became the Governor of Cross River state but what is happening today? The state is enjoying the biggest tourism status in the country because of the transformation by his administration.

What about present Governors like Obiano of Anambra? He was just a bank MD before he was selected by his predecessor Obi to run the affairs of the state and he has at least a four star rating among his peers.

So bro, this has nothing to do with experience. What this country needs is a technocrat who has the affairs of this country at heart and is willing to serve diligently without favoritism and sentiments.

Which experience did Buhari have prior to his coming? Is it being a former dictator and lackey of Abacha?

Did Duke rush to contest for Presidency? Is Obiano the President?

Please, ask God for the spirit of understanding

SirBunky85:

I thought we dont want a fulani president again?are there no better persons in the south?

Who made this agreement with you?

tuniski:

Makarfi didn't win Sheriff but, PDP won! PDP doesn't need to be tutored by APC and its goons . The PDP needs a different narrative from the buhari sham 'Mr integrity' but incompetent one.
Atiku is the man for the job: conservative buhari V liberal Atiku is an engaging contest!

It isn't by gragra and I know that Atiku doesn't enjoy 40% of goodwill and respect of Nigerians that Makarfi enjoys. 90% of Atiku supporters are hustlers and sycophants

Proudlyngwa:

We are talking about Atiku here, can we limit the discussion to his manifesto, if am impressed, I will support him.
Moreover politics is not about sentiments, I said I don't support any of them because their ideologies is not aligned with mine.

That being said I don't see Atiku winning anything, and I will continue to troll PDP as a party, because they have no moral justification whatsoever.

Troll pdp for all you care. It. Is your right, politics ain't morality else leaders will be sought in religious Shrines.
You don't need convincing just vote or don't vote your choice. tens of millions are registered voters!

TonyeBarcanista:

It isn't by gragra and I know that Atiku doesn't enjoy 40% of goodwill and respect of Nigerians that Makarfi enjoys. 90% of Atiku supporters are hustlers and sycophants

Makarfi is a very lightweight the type that apc want's as opponent. On the streets of Nigeria even having been pdp Chairman, he needs introduction. Only Atiku amongst all aspirants so far doesn't need introduction.
'hustlers' that means Nigerians cos Nigerians by mass are hustlers!
In the real politics of it, makarfi is not beyond kaduna state!
I will know whether pdp is serious about challenging buhari/apc with the candidate they field. Any one but, atiku will call to question that drive!

tuniski:

Troll pdp for all you care. It. Is your right, politics ain't morality else leaders will be sought in religious Shrines.
You don't need convincing just vote or don't vote your choice. tens of millions are registered voters!

Actually Politics is supposed to involve morality, without that you are not obliged to do anything right.
What has morality even got to do with spirituality.

I hope this your statement does not portray Atiku's line of reasoning. Because you are trying to cover his alleged past and give hint to a possible disastrous and calamitous future.

TonyeBarcanista:

Who made this agreement with you?

The people who campaigned under ethnic lines, that must fulani rule? the people who called others children of born throwaway.
The people who said Nigeria will be islamised if a fulani man gets there.


PDP needs to come clean, present their past statements(directly or by proxy) linearly, prove and accept that they were wrong and show a strong desire to prove that they have corrected such wrongs.

While they are at it, kindly tell FFK and Fayose to keep shut, they tend to do more harm, with their high level hypocrisy.

TonyeBarcanista:
Who made this agreement with you?

people from the south even u

Proudlyngwa:


Actually Politics is supposed to involve morality, without that you are not obliged to do anything right.
What has morality even got to do with spirituality.

I hope this your statement does not portray Atiku's line of reasoning. Because you are trying to cover his alleged past and give hint to a possible disastrous and calamitous future.

I repeat politics is not morality or religiosity.! That is where Nigerians almost always get it wrong. Looking for saints instead of actionable plans with demonstrable capacity and capabilities.

A person's history and off the camera/mic unscripted demeanor are critical determinants of his/her leadership traits.
Atiku is the man. He reflects Nigeria. We are just a nation of hypocrites that is why propaganda easily sways many!

tuniski:

Makarfi is a very lightweight the type that apc want's as opponent. On the streets of Nigeria even having been pdp Chairman, he needs introduction. Only Atiku amongst all aspirants so far doesn't need introduction.
'hustlers' that means Nigerians cos Nigerians by mass are hustlers!
In the real politics of it, makarfi is not beyond kaduna state!
I will know whether pdp is serious about challenging buhari/apc with the candidate they field. Any one but, atiku will call to question that drive!

I think you assume that it is by noise. Atiku has some issues regarding his credibility which he must sort out FIRST. Party delegates see him as desperado, Nigerians have this perception of him as "corrupt" (rightly or wrongly) and these are enough to work against him. I'm not saying he can't be repackaged o, of course he can. He's better than the dolt in power and more of an administrator than him.

But Makarfi stand out... Highly popular, proven administrator, proven credibility, nationalist and acceptable across board. He's even 10years younger and more experienced than Atiku

TonyeBarcanista:

Seriously, wetin I start? let's be objective about this.

Which aspirant will be the best for Nigeria among those that are aspiring aside Makarfi?

We deserve the best

Are you saying he will make a better president than Donald duke ?

Proudlyngwa:


The people who campaigned under ethnic lines, that must fulani rule? the people who called others children of born throwaway.
The people who said Nigeria will be islamised if a fulani man gets there.


PDP needs to come clean, present their past statements(directly or by proxy) linearly, prove and accept that they were wrong and show a strong desire to prove that they have corrected such wrongs.

While they are at it, kindly tell FFK and Fayose to keep shut, they tend to do more harm, with their high level hypocrisy.

Jonathan is not on the ballot

Daguccizgreat:
Are you saying he will make a better president than Donald duke ?

Much better President and leader... It is not by wearing suit

SirBunky85:

people from the south even u

I'm a campaigner of Northern presidency for the sake of justice and equity.... South don do their own turn

TonyeBarcanista:
Though he is yet to officially declare for the race, I make bold to say that he is the ONLY one that will be HIGHLY accepted by Nigerians irrespective of religion and ethnicity.

Tonye, you must be a lazy youth to still be in PDP.
Markafi ll v a good chance if only he leaves PDP. Nigerians are allergic to the name PDP & APC.
Both parties v ruined destinies!

tuniski:

I repeat politics is not morality or religiosity.! That is where Nigerians almost always get it wrong. Looking for saints instead of actionable plans with demonstrable capacity and capabilities.

A person's history and off the camera/mic unscripted demeanor are critical determinants of his/her leadership traits.
Atiku is the man. He reflects Nigeria. We are just a nation of hypocrites that is why propaganda easily sways many!

Politics is not about religion, it is about morality, morality has nothing to do with spiritual or religious affiliation.

We need an upright and moral person to lead this nation, not someone who jumps from one place to the other, says A and means B, someone who can stand on his principles and ideologies without fear or favor.

If you are removing morals from Atiku's campaign.
I say Sorry for him.

DonPiiko:
Inferior Afonja Muslim, you can see I come from quality bloodlines, no wonder you think Buhari is a messiah, you need to be exposed

I don't want disrespect that old man.but wat u did was childish and u lie to me and your grandpa.

I'm fulani.
It's funny how you manage to bring yoruba and religion in this.
The real issues is your grandpa

TonyeBarcanista:
I'm a campaigner of Northern presidency for the sake of justice and equity.... South don do their own turn

does only ur voice now carrires more weight dan dat of the majority of southerners who wants a southern presidency

TonyeBarcanista:

Jonathan is not on the ballot

Tonye, you know you are my good friend and we both believe in a solid political platform for all, so I mean no offence whatsoever.

Who talked about Jonathan, am talking about PDP as a whole.
Since you have decided to bring him in.

Let us use this Analogy, PDP is the bottle, GEJ was the content, the people see the bottle before the content, the content might have changed, but the brain is wired to believe the content in the bottle is the same, how do you solve the problem.
Agresive rebranding.
And those doing the rebranding are doing a very bad Job.

In APC's case Buhari is the bottle, APC is the content.

na how much u go give us for ds epistle?

SirBunky85:

does only ur voice now carrires more weight dan dat of the majority of southerners who wants a southern presidency

We don't want a president based on geographical affiliation, we want a credible president.

DonPiiko:
You are an inferior Muslim, that's the summary of this debate. Even from your post
https://www.nairaland.com/4300611/gov-wike-set-up-christian

You are trying too hard to get the attention and recognition of true and genuine Muslims. Keep on supporting an uneducated grandfather that should be living in retirement. Afonja Muslims aren't attractive so once there see a woman that can marry them there worship the ground which she walks on.

The real classy Muslims are the ones that marry and divorce at will. I have some of them as my good and close friends.

He is not Yoruba if u dont know. He is only trying to show u muslims are 1

TonyeBarcanista:
@tonyebarcanista

It is not a debate that Nigerians are fed up with the present administration of Muhammadu Buhari, the debate on the lips of many is, who among those vying for the office is worthy enough to earn the trust and vote of Nigerians for the top job.

Having taken time to analyse all the aspirants from the major opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, it is in my humble belief that His Excellency, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, the immediate past National Chairman of the party and former Governor of Kaduna state is the most credible alternative for the Presidency and the most sellable candidate among the multitude vying for the seat. The reasons? Read on;

Makarfi As Governor Of Kaduna State
Among the governors that had served Kaduna state, Ahmed Makarfi is the only person that is considered acceptable by all segment of the population. Though a Fulani Muslim, he is loved so much by the non-Fulani Christians of southern Kaduna, this is beside the fact that the Fulani Muslim population in zones 1&2 see him as a man after their heart. Makarfi is seen as a bridge-builder and nationalist that carried every group along in terms of development of the state and appointment when he held sway as Governor. 

During his time as governor of Kaduna state between 1999-2007, institutions were built, road constructed, and peace and tranquility was maintained all through his time. Even when there was religious crisis as a result of the proposed Shari'a bill in 2000, Makarfi stepped in, suspended the bill and brought every stakeholders to the table to which a partial Shari'a bill (to be binding on only those that subject themselves to it)was agreed on by all parties, which restored peace to the state.

Makarfi popularity in Kaduna state grew so large that the General Buhari whirlwind of 2003 that swept Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano state could not be enough to sack him and install Alhaji Sulaiman Hunkuyi despite the fact that Buhari was highly popular in Kaduna state and his ANPP had defeated PDP's Chief Obasanjo in the Presidential election result from Kaduna state. Upon conclusion of Makarfi's term in office as governor, a lot of Nigerians prevailed on him to aspire for Presidency to succeed then outgoing president Chief Obasanjo in other to replicate Kaduna success in Nigeria, being that Kaduna is considered a mini-Nigeria.

Proven Integrity And Transparency
Having served as two term Governor, two term Senator and Chairman of PDP for almost 2 years, no indictment of graft or financial misappropriation has he found himself. 

Despite the fact that majority of his colleagues of class 1999-2007 Governors became guests of various Economic and Financial Crimes Commission offices and courts, while some are in the news for negative reasons, Senator Ahmed Makarfi maintained a clean bill of health and never had cause to explain any misconduct to a judge, investigator, prosecutor or journalist with respect to his integrity.

The Most Experienced And Most Prepared For The Job
I make bold to say that of all those aspiring for the 2019 Presidency including incumbent Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Makarfi remains the most experienced and qualified given his vast experience and antecedents across sectors.

As a trained accountant and former Senior banker, Makarfi is vast in managing the resources of organisations and entity. This he proved in the management of the lean and almost zero resources of PDP when he was chairman, as well as those of Kaduna state when he served as Commissioner for finance and later Governor.

His eight years experience as Governor will come to play in handling executive responsibilities as President for the good of the country, while his experience as Senator will come to play in forging a robust relationship with federal lawmakers as he appreciates their role in furthering our democracy and giving dividends to the masses.

The Presidency under Makarfi will not be enmeshed in party-government politics that cause distraction to the government as he is fully abreast with the workings of a party and know how to relate with it to the benefit of the masses. I am very optimistic that the unhealthy cold war between the National Assembly and the Presidency that seem to have been a norm in the polity since 1999 will be thrown to the dustbin of history under Ahmed Makarfi's administration.

Furthermore, Senator Ahmed Makarfi is never known to be a controversial figure, but known to be an unapologetic nationalist and first class statesman that believes in fairness, equity and justice. It is not a fluke that he enjoys popularity and is highly respected by the political class and the masses irrespective of religion and ethnicity. He is the only one whose candidacy could be bought by the sophisticated Southwest, the innovative Southeast, the agile SouthSouth, the committed Northcentral, the ever dependable northeast and strategic northwest population. 

Conclusively, while citizens are eager for a transition to a new government, it will be a disaster on political parties, especially the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to field a candidate that lack goodwill amongst Nigerians, one that is highly inexperienced and one that suffers credibility issues.




May God Bless Us All And Bless Nigeria

Inioribo Tamunotonye is the National Secretary and SouthSouth Coordinator of Nigeria Youth Project and also the National Coordinator of Peoples Democratic Party National Youth League. He writes from Abuja.
https://politicsngr.com/markarfi-credible-alternative-nigeria/

Why Makarfi, why not You? Aren't you worthy of leadership roles, aren't you educated, don't you have brains to lead?

Its pathetic how some of you behave. Regardless of your right to decide who you want, you must not present yourself as useless and incapable of honours especially on a public forum.

Ever since I have known you on nairaland, you are either an APC apologist, a PDP irredentist, a northern slave or an igbophobic villian. You had no personal principles and I remember I once tackled you seriously on SE/SE relations and igbophobia. Why then do your unprincipled, irrational, tribalistic self think you can suggest who best fits for Leadership. Can you guarantee that Markarfi would not be biased in favour of the north. Do you know him personally and for how long? Can you swear with your life that he would tackle Fulani bandits fairly and be a father to all ethnic groups in Nigeria.

You should be ashamed that you are not ripe for leadership and may never have a shot at it because the cycle of political rogues continues with your support. Continue shaming yourself and your SS region by suggesting useless candidates to gullible nairalanders. Nonsense.

tuniski:

Until 2015, buhari was the most unelectable candidate. Today, the rest is history. Should atiku pick the ticket of PDP, he will thrash Buhari!

Mafarki kakeyi amma.

GavelSlam:

Has the party penalized them for their poor management?
And by that I don't mean simply losing their positions.

He will not reply you because he's one of the beneficiaries of the loot.

Good for you, you should pity yourself more

papoudaupolos:

I don't want disrespect that old man.but wat u did was childish and u lie to me and your grandpa.

I'm fulani.
It's funny how you manage to bring yoruba and religion in this.
The real issues is your grandpa

Proudlyngwa:


We don't want a president based on geographical affiliation, we want a credible president.

does ur opinion reflects the minds of majority of southern youths?

SirBunky85:
does ur opinion reflects the minds of majority of southern youths?

No, but I have a lot of like minded Nigerian friends

MrHowto:



Mafarki kakeyi amma.

Buhari will be thrashed by atiku on a direct national election. Ethno-religious bigotry is limited in appeal and national spread that was why Buhari failed 3times!

God forbid! Wetin and who be makarfi when we have seasoned technocrats who have received outstanding accolades within and outside the country. In summary, if Nigeria is a country of sane people, Akinwunmi Adesina who served under GEJ as Agric minister and now ADB President would have been begged to be the President.

TonyeBarcanista:

I think you assume that it is by noise. Atiku has some issues regarding his credibility which he must sort out FIRST. Party delegates see him as desperado, Nigerians have this perception of him as "corrupt" (rightly or wrongly) and these are enough to work against him. I'm not saying he can't be repackaged o, of course he can. He's better than the dolt in power and more of an administrator than him.

But Makarfi stand out... Highly popular, proven administrator, proven credibility, nationalist and acceptable across board. He's even 10years younger and more experienced than Atiku

Buhari the biggest baggage yet he won in 2015.
Makarfi highest national assignment is party chairmanship. How does that count for better experience than an 8yrs Vice presidency, for which 4yrs was actively as leader of govt while OBJ traverse the globe?
Atiku is the biggest challenger cos by the time jungle matures, masquerade go knoww level!