yoruboid:
Does this make any sense?

Where are the numbers?

The SE has the lowest population in the country

You guys are obid*nses for a reason

You are wasting your time. They can’t think critically. Just allow them to be raving in their stupidity.

I have learnt to understand that many people on social media lack basic ability to think critically. They are very poor in reasoning but loud and arrogant in stupidity.

Yankee101:
And this is why a coup will happen

A private jet or first class ticket with hotel and estacode is more than $10000 or N16m or the salary of 300 soldiers in a month

So when you’re all in prison don’t expect any pity. You had it coming. You brought it upon yourselves

You want coup to happen.
Do you even know that one of Abacha’s sons died in a presidential jet in 1996? This is under military government. You must be a kindergarten to think military government is what we need in Nigeria.

Godjone:
Nasarawa, Kano and plateau were won by the opposition political parties. But the Nigerian judges are ready to bend the law for politicians because they are useless

When APC won Zamfara and Bayelsa and the court ruled and gave it to PDP the judges didn’t bend the laws for politicians that time abi?

successmatters:


Mummilistic mummy

This woman is greater than every person in APC combined, including the leper at the back

This is how you guys talk recklessly and made presidency to elude you. Same way you talked and caused the massacre that happened in the North in 1966.

You have also forgotten that it was the APC people that recommended and lobbied for her to be in that position.

slivertongue:
Tinubu and the Balablu of errors - Phrank Shaibu.



https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/27/phrank-shaibu-tinubu-and-the-balablu-of-errors/

It is interesting that Atiku is now sponsoring propaganda as if we are in another pre-election season. It is an indication that his lawyers must have told him that he had no chance of a favourable judgment at the PEPT. Out of frustration, he has resulted to character assassination.

Sorry o Atiku. So pe otilo. It is gone.

GboyegaD:
If this is true, any reasonable person shouldn't support Tinubu. If he can't find a competent Christian from the North, he isn't worth it as it is an indication ahead of time that he cannot be fair.

I'm sure a choice of Masari as a placeholder was to test the waters and he's observed that many acted like they don't care and had given him the audacity to actually play the card.

One thing I think is he has allowed himself to be played by the North. They have successfully divided his vote in the Southwest which is their agenda to support their own indirectly.

If only you can think deeply above religious sentiments that is when you can understand why he picked a muslim running mate.

Consider below questions if it will help you:

1. What is the fear of having muslim - muslim ticket? Islamisation of Nigeria? If yes, do you think this is even possible?
2. What did the Christians benefit specifically when Obasanjo (a Christian) was the president?
3. What have we Christians benefited or currently benefiting as we have a VP Christian in person of Osinbajo? He is even a senior pentecostal pastor.
4. When did Sharia system start in Nigeria and who was the president at that time?
5. Who was the president when Boko Haram started?

Let us do away with primordial sentiments and vote people with records of achievements. People with ideas and competence that can lift us up from where we are now. I am not talking of the one doing radio & tv talk shows with lies and voodoo statistics and "I will do this, I will do that". He was governor for 8 years but cannot mention an undisputed and verifiable records of achievement.

Before you start to think I am biased, let me make it clear that I am a Christian.

MikoB:
Hmm! Nigeria will get there someday,if not for the corrupt induced delegates system that pruduced the candidacy of Atiku and Tinubu in both pdp and apc, it would have been Osinbajo vs Obi, in the real sense of it. These evil people prevented Osinbajo that is very popular with the masses to present himself to be voted for, and he does not have the luxury of Obi to decamp to another party or stand as an independent candidate because he is the vice president, but one thing is sure, his movement will continue to move until the country is liberated. Moreover, some of the people castigating him just for this temporary setback, I can assure them their candidate will not have the opportunity to live in the aguda house talkless of aso rock because they will now need to face the real voters, they can only bribe few voters the majority will reject them. Who laugh last always have the best laugh.

I told you time is a gentleman. How far with all your permutations? Anyway, get over it.

You want to compare Tinubu that has been building political structure around the country since 1993 to Osinbajo that became a V.P overnight 7 years ago. I am happy he his licking his wound now. Judas!

Hausa:
Having gone through this thread from the beginning, it is important to note that as a true-and-true, the people that created this thread in 2012 and the comments that ensued, were not entirely out of place.
Unless you constantly revel in denial, or you come home once a year and spend Christmas in your small village in Anambra and return to your main abode in January, would you not know that there's an atom of truth about their original concerns and worry for Anambra state at the time.

Anambra, in the way that I analyse it (in my head every time I get the chance to tour the towns), is supposed to be far far better than what it is supposed to be because we have people with the utmost capacity to get things done. Unfortunately, the result from that capacity is not usually as elite as advertised. That capacity has not really illuminated this state in such a way that I can beat my chest and say, "Yes, the brains of our people are matching what I'm seeing."
I can therefore not beat my chest and say, "Yes, my people have money and brains, and that it is reflecting in what I see around in the state."

For context, it is not that it isn't there, but it's in dribs and drabs.
But then that is so in every state in this country. And unless you still want to live and revel in denial, would you not admit that it is so in other states in this country.

Be that as it may, this thread was in 2012 (10 years ago).
Can it give us an insight on who Peter Obi was? Yes.
He left office around 2014, and I'm sure he'll know in his mind (if he's truly God-fearing) that he didn't do enough. Cos he didn't, to put it mildly.
But is there a chance he has learnt from the past?
The answer is Yes.
Is there a chance that if you give him the opportunity to run this country, he can do it efficiently? The answer is yes.
Is he better than Atiku and Tinubu?
I like to think in my humble opinion that the answer is yes.
Now, I'm not saying Atiku and Tinubu are not capable or that they lack the capacity, they are, in their own right.
But I have to give my humble opinion that I don't see them doing so much for this country than Peter Obi would, if given a chance.

And that's why I agree with some comments while scrolling on this thread that:
1. It is true that the three are Frauds, yes.
2. It is true that the three are interested in their own Pockets, Yes.
3. It is true that the three Brag a lot for what they have done, what they can do, and what they can't do, Yes.
4. It is true that the three are Evil, yes.

But I'd like to choose the lesser evil...
And that Lesser Evil is Peter Obi.
I'll vote for him, and I'll wish him the best of luck there is.

Lol. From the bolded you confirmed that someone has failed. However, you are wishing or hoping that after 10 years he has learnt his lessons and has improved. What a warped judgement! Can you please tell us how he has improved after leaving office 10 years ago? Has he held any office to prove this your assessment?

This same person, PO, with track records of failure as proved by this 10 year old post but by your own judgement will be better than BAT with track records of success. What a twisted mind you have! This is pure bias! Why are we like this in this country?

festacman:
To VP Yemi Osinbajo, that's a mocking jibe from Asiwaju Tinubu that the man you served and hoped to help you, failed you. So keep serving him till end.

To Senate President Ahmed Lawan, that's a serious good bye message from Tinubu. The calabash has broken. The friendship ends here.

The political career of Senate Ahmed Lawan who has spent about two decades in NASS is at the risk of ending for daring to cook the ill-fated "consensus plot" against Tinubu's aspirations.

Just won a primary election and you are already knocking people on the head instead of unifying the party for general elections. Tinubu might be a vindictive president if elected. I hope this speech doesn't work against him.

This shows that you guys don't know Tinubu. He is not a vindictive person.

Many of those who betrayed him in the past have been forgiven and welcome back into the family. For example, Obanikoro, Ogunlewe etc. They are many like that.

delpee:
The question is ...Will Bayo Oriola have performed as well as Yemi Oshinbajo in those trying times we had in Lagos?

I choose to believe that God made his appointment possible for a purpose which was achieved. Much of the development we see in place in the Judicial system in Lagos is due to his efforts. That was indeed the best choice for BAT and Lagos at that point in time.

Do I support his decision to contest against BAT? The truth is that we don't have an indepth knowledge of how and why he chose to do so. Sometimes, only a complete story viewed from all angles throws sufficient light into an occurrence. We can debate only on what we know.

No one is indispensable. It's a 50:50 thing. Bayo Oriola could have been a better associate we never can tell.

No matter what could have happened in the background, it is betrayal of trust.

datola:
Osinbajo is not in the picture

Him and MikoB have gone to look for anointing oil.

MikoB:
When I was telling them that Osinbajo has more governors supporting him than any other person, they argued. Anyway, the remaining stubborn ones will join on or before before Monday.

If that is the case why are they afraid of going through primaries. The Governors control the delegates then he should be happy to go for election and not waiting for anointing oil.

PrinceOfLagos:
Stumbling blocks everywhere for Ashiere Tinubu

Tinubu should give it a rest already because he's not destined to be president . . The hand writting of his disgrace is clearly written on the wall but jagabandit still won't see it

Atiku is PDP flag bearer
Peter Obi is Labour party presidential flag bearer
Tinubu will not be APC flag bearer

Do you even have home training at all?
This depicts your level of upbringing.

Siwel25:


Bullshit! Tinubu was funding Nadeco and Radio Kudirat and that is a fact I had known since 1994! Fayemi was a part of that radio as well. That you are saying it doesn't mean it's true.

Your hatred for someone can make U say anything but I don't care..Ure obviously bitter and hateful.

Btw, Sowore was fake? There are videos of him standing beside MKO on different occasions. Look for someone else to bamboozle with your stories.

I am yet to see any member of NADECO on exile who denied Tinubu's role in terms of funds. Why should I believe a faceless guy who obviously hates Jagaban?

Kola Abiola fell out with Tinubu years ago. How come he only came out with that accusation years after the struggle ended. If Tinubu wanted, he could have gotten a ministerial role or anything under Abacha but he chose to stay abroad. That accusation is dead on arrival!

In addition, as at the time NADECO, Nigerian students and youths were fighting and struggling for Kola Abiola's father to be released in prison and reclaim his June 12 1993 mandate, Kola Abiola was busy romancing with Aisha Babangida (IBB's daughter). What a spoilt child!

MikoB:
Those of you relying on Ganduje, can you see for yoursrlf? I told you I said Ganduje is finished and has battared image, so many statutory delegates either gone or they will work against him, the other big party boys there are with Gaya and Shekarau

Don't worry time is a gentleman.

Dsalvo:


Lol. See them. Covetous usurpers always eyeing what belongs to others. Why should the priority of Igbos be to govern Lagos when your 5 SE States are epitomes of hideous misrule? I.e the worst in Nigeria?

Is Lagos an Igbo State? The arrogance of you people is comical. Walahi.

At least, in Lagos, we made an Igbo man a commissioner in person of Ben Akabueze.

Any of the states in SE, should lead and make a Yoruba man deputy governor. Not even governor just deputy governor.

MikoB:


Here we go again! My brother if you are really exposed like you claim, you will not tell me is a form of betrayal to deny someone right to vote or to be voted for, which is what Osinbajo is exercising. I am not a kid either and I have been an active participant in politics for a long time now, I am an active member of LREM here, there is a thread I opened for that and the election that just passed here in france, and also I participate in nigeria political process as well, I have my voter's card and do come home to vote in naija as well, i am not a religious bigot, Infact my favourite politician is Fashola, but he is not contesting, my brother that you helped me to secure a job doesn't mean I should not aim higher in the company, so what is Osinbajo's offence? You guys have to face issues and leave all these betray betray thing.

Time is a gentleman.

MikoB:


That is the problem with you people, maybe it's lack of exposure, I don't know or its general problem among we Nigerians, imagine saying who is Osinbajo, let me tell you before osinbajo was appointed as commissioner, he was already a SAN and a professor, moreover, its not when you start politics that matters but the impact you can make, let me give you an example, emmanuel Macron was appointed as a special adviser and later a minister by francois Hollande, Macron went to form his party a new party for that matter, and he won the election just under three years as minister and special adviser, he didn't even had the pedigree of osinbajo, so what are you talking about, Nigerians need to stop glorifying humans and focus more of the capacity of an individual. For your question about first refusal and which country practise it, I will tell you about france because this is where I live, a prime minister is like the vice president, and every prime minister is given a priveledged to contest for the presidency, if he so wishes as long as his loyal to the party and have no problem with the president, to name few Jacque chirac, Manuel Valls, francois fillon etc, I am not a local politician that worship men instead of ideas. Thank you

1. Is it because you live in France, that makes you think others with different opinion to yours have no exposure? I think you are still a kid in politics. I have been in Europe for more than 15 years now. I have travelled far and wide. Before I left Nigeria, I have worked in both private and Federal Civil Service for about 12 years.

2. Being a Professor or a SAN does not equate to being a political heavyweight in Nigeria. For example, late Adedibu of Ibadan was not well educated but during his days it was very difficult to become a Governor in Oyo State without his support. He was political power broker. He no bi Professor oor SAN o. Did Osinbajo become V.P on the merits of being a Professor or a SAN? It was at the benevolence of a political strategist, Bola Tinubu. You like it or not. No matter how you want to twist facts or distort history. The truth is Bola Tinubu nominated Osinbajo to be V.P candidate of APC. He was also his personal solicitor.

3. As per the political system in France, the President appoints the Prime minister but subject to the approval of the legislature. This implies that the president cannot appoint somebody that is not popular or have the support of the legislators. The president is forced to name a prime minister who can command the support of the majority in the assembly. That means the prime minister is political heavyweight. Unlike, the system in Nigeria. Buhari accepted the nomination of Osinbajo as his running mate in 2014 based on the support of BAT's camp and nothing more. Buhari didn't even know him or heard of his name before and that was why he couldn't even pronounce his name well.

4. Macron formed a party and won. Let Osinbajo form his own party too and let's see what will happen. At least we all knew who formed a AC, ACN and another formed CPC.

5. Finally, I don't worship men either. To the glory of God I live a comfortable life and I don't have to worship a man before I eat. I am not a politician but I have been following politics in Nigeria since 1983. However, I recognise and appreciate someone with political dexterity and strategy and not a spoiler. I marvel and give kudos to a visionary and a long distance runner but feel disappointed when I see a short sighted betrayer like Osinbajo.

For the record, I am from Ogun State, an RCCG member and my wife is even a Pastor in RCCG here in Europe but that does not mean I should be blinded with sentiments. The truth must be told!

MikoB:


I don't like talking about personalities, I only like PYO because I'm convinced he wil perform. It is not a law, it is principle when it comes to politics, you can do more research about, right of first refusal! Thanks

You are a very funny guy. You said the party should ask PYO if he is interested or not as that is the practise all over the world. I can't believe this. You can't even mention where that was practised. Who is PYO in politics? How did he get there? How many elections has he personally contested and won in his life? How did he become the V.P? How many people has he sponsored politically? Is this not the same man that is waiting for [b]anointing oil[/b]from Aso Rock? This is sycophancy taken too far.

MikoB:


You asked a question, that who is in competition with the vp? And I told you, all the aspirants are in competition with him, I also expressed what I feel is normal which is that the VP has the right of first refusal, meaning the party should ask him first if he is interested or not, because that is the practise all over the world, especially with loyal deputies. Thank you

Your statement just confirmed your delusion of grandeur to me. Tell me where that is practised.

yanabasee:
This is an old information.... and doesn't make Osinbajo a betrayal....




The way Tinubu campaign team is dragging Osinbajo, will make Osinbajo stand out ahead of Tinubu...


This is a very wrong move to follow....

Carry on with your twisting of history. It wasn't even Tinubu that appointed Osinbajo to be commissioner in Lagos State. Very ungrateful set of people.

For your information, I am a Christian and a member of RCCG.

Niorte:
DON'T CLAIM THE GLORY BECAUSE WE KNOW THE STORY


It will be my joy if you patienctly read through this great revelation.....

Osinbajo’s Road to Abuja: The Untold Story

Olawale Olaleye

Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative.

You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate, but contended that Buhari, instead, chose Osinbajo despite a lot of pressure from Tinubu, who was interested in the position. That book raised a lot of dust and as expected, Tinubu’s soldiers went for the professor.

But, regardless of whichever version you must have read or heard, what you are about to read now is the untold story of how Professor Osinbajo, became Buhari’s running mate and eventually, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It happened that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was almost running against the deadline for the submission of names of its candidates ahead of the 2015 presidential election. There was no debate about its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, who had emerged at a convention held in Lagos in December of 2014. But the party had been held hostage on its choice for the running mate.

In the forefront of the confusion that had ensued as a result was Tinubu, who didn’t hide his desire to fill the slot. He hinged this on the understanding he allegedly had with Buhari in the early days of their proposed alliance, before the merger that eventually culminated in the formation of the APC, now boasting several other tendencies.

With a bigger house made possible by what was known as the ‘legacy parties’ and other individuals, who championed the change movement, a Muslim/Muslim ticket had become arguably impracticable.

This much was canvassed by a majority of the actors with stakes in the party, especially, with the increasing attacks from the Boko Haram terrorist group. They had considered a Muslim/Muslim ticket a very hard sell.

However, with 24 hours to deadline for submission of names, coupled with the fact that Tinubu had made a smooth choice of a running mate nearly impossible, including the fact that he was made to chair a selection committee, which failed to fly, because of his vested interest, Buhari then decided to take the bull by the horn, being the candidate.

While the underhand intrigues subsisted, Buhari had set up a team of some persons, including a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari; former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki; incumbent Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal and his predecessor, Magatakarda Wamakko, amongst others to shortlist names of likely candidates for him, from the South.

Interestingly, it seemed there was a consensus that with the role of the Southwest, the running mate must come from the zone, reason other interested folks from other parts of the country could not fly.

The committee had completed its work and submitted a list of three names to Buhari. First on the list is a former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, followed by Senator Olorunimbe Mamora and third, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Please, follow the trend and how Osinbajo’s name first featured in the 2015 theatrics.

Armed with the list and wary of the deadline staring him in the face, Buhari left for Tinubu’s house in Abuja, first to explain that a Muslim/Muslim ticket was not going to fly, meaning he would be unable to run with him and that in the alternative, he (Tinubu) could recommend anyone from the list to him as his preferred choice for the slot. At least, he thought it was okay to do him that honour.

Unfortunately, Tinubu didn’t receive the news well and flared up so bad that he was alleged to have engaged in war of words with Buhari, who stormed out of his house, after Tinubu had insinuated betrayal. Amongst those in Tinubu’s house at the time were Chief Bisi Akande, Rauf Aregbesola and Adams Oshiomhole. But only Oshiomhole walked Buhari to his car as he made to leave the house.

From Tinubu’s house, Buhari stopped over at the home of a former governor from the Southern part of the country and told him all that transpired, and went back home – angry and disappointed.

Getting home, he sent for Saraki and when the former Senate President got to his place, he narrated what happened and the embarrassment meted out to him, saying if Tinubu wanted a fight, he was ready and he would give it back in full dose.

But Saraki pleaded with him that it was too early and that the situation was not what they couldn’t manage well before the elections. Saraki immediately contacted a former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and hinted him that there was fire on the mountain and that he needed to come around to join forces with him to manage the situation. Amosun left his home in Abeokuta, first for Lagos and then Abuja, and straight to Buhari’s home.

Thus, when he got there, he was intimated with all that had happened, but he was particularly worried about deadline and pleaded with Buhari to let him take it over from there. So, he left for Tinubu’s place to close the deal.

By the time he got to Tinubu’s residence, Oshiomhole had left but still with him were Baba Akande and Ogbeni Aregbesola. Typical of Amosun, who would not waste time on anything, he told Tinubu that Buhari’s mind was already made up, but that he should decide now, who he wanted as the running mate, at least, that only the individual he chose would be presented to Buhari and not give him the pleasure of choosing from a list.

Still angry and disappointed, the first person Tinubu suggested in that rage was Oshiomhole. But as if planned, there was almost a unanimous opposition from everyone in the room. Then, Aregbesola suggested Osinbajo and he (Tinubu) opposed it, saying Osinbajo was one of those, who campaigned against a Muslim/Muslim ticket and must therefore not benefit from it.

Now, let’s digress a bit. Tinubu’s anger against Osinbanjo was this. The former Lagos governor had set up a team of persons close to him to ponder the Muslim/Muslim idea and the best way to push it forward. Those on the team included Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyom, Mr. Wale Edun, Mr. Dele Alake and Mr. Dapo Thomas. The team met regularly at a private Guest House on the Island, Ikoyi to be precise.

But Osinbajo had during one of their meetings said pointedly that there was no way he would defend a Muslim/Muslim ticket in good conscience especially, with the state of security in the country. He asked on what account would he go back to his family and say he was part of such a decision? Of course, Tinubu got a feedback from the team and held it against him, even though Osinbajo didn’t mean any harm.

Therefore, at the mention of Osinbajo, he revolted almost instantly. But he needed to give a name and time was fast going before deadline. So, he asked to see the list brought by Buhari and on sighting it, he said, “Okay, let’s run with Oyinlola.” To that too, Baba Akande protested and it was back to square one.

Again, Aregbesola prevailed and contended that, like it or not, Osinbajo remained a member of Tinubu’s political family and therefore, still his best bet. After a few minutes of grumbling, he reluctantly agreed to Osinbajo. And Amosun asked him repeatedly if it was a deal and he responded in the affirmative. Final answer kind of thing! Mamora was not even to be considered as far as Tinubu was concerned. Those who know Lagos politics would understand why.

When he finally agreed to Osinbajo, Aregbesola even pleaded to be given the honour of being the person to break the news to Osinbajo. But Amosun didn’t have the patience to acquiesce to that request. For him, time was of the essence and that assignment was handled business-like. Therefore, how Baba Akande handed them a note with Osinbajo’s name and ordered them to Buhari is still a mirage. Besides, Aregbesola did not go with him.

Anyway, in the presence of all, Amosun made a call to Osinbajo to ask, where he was and that a plane would be sent to convey him now to Abuja. But, incidentally, Osinbajo replied that he was in Abuja already, because he had a case at the Supreme Court.

Great, everything seemed to be working together for good, he reckoned. Then asked him to come immediately to Ogun House in Abuja, and when he arrived, he first congratulated him saying, “You’re the next vice-president of Nigeria.”

With a confounding gaze, he conveyed him in his (Amosun’s) car and drove straight to Buhari’s house, with Kemi Adeosun, former Minister of Finance, sitting in front of the car.

Getting to the candidate’s residence, Amosun asked Osinbajo to wait downstairs, while he went upstairs to see the president and told Buhari: “I have him sir,” and Buhari asked: “Who?” and he replied: “Your running mate”.

The APC candidate then came downstairs, where he first met with Osinbajo for the first time as introduced to him by Amosun and immediately, ushered them to a sitting area in the kitchen, where his nomination form was filled in a hurry.

Osinbajo, filling his form in Buhari’s dinning area, was guided by Mrs. Adeosun, Amosun and Sarki Abba, one of Buhari’s domestic staff, to hasten up the process. Buhari, too, was there watching them complete the process.

This is why for those, who know the story, how Osinbajo later turned out to be Amosun’s enemy remains a mystery to them. But with this insider picture of how Osinbajo ‘walked from Lagos to Abuja’, readers can now decide by themselves, the person, who actually made Osinbajo the vice president. To do this, however, five centres must be factored into account.

The first is the team set up by Buhari, which included him amongst the three potential candidates. The second is Aregbesola, who consistently mentioned him until it was approved. The third is Tinubu, who reluctantly agreed to his choice, without which they probably would have been unable o move on.

The fourth was Amosun, who had to run a major and serious race from Abeokuta to Lagos and Abuja to make sure that phase in the life of APC was closed. The fifth and most important is Buhari himself. He could have rejected him if he wanted to. After all, he was going to be working with him and definitely should have a say in the choice of his partner.

But if you asked this writer, no one person made Osinbajo vice president. The coming together of everyone as designed by God did the job. Therefore, no one person can claim the glory. This, in a nutshell, is the story of Osinbajo’s journey to the seat of power, Abuja.

All the additions and facts deliberately mutilated by Baba Akande are curious. But, it is understandable. Above all, if you are in doubt, many names are mentioned here as witnesses to the journey, you can check with them all.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/osinbajos-road-to-abuja-as-vice-president-the-untold-story/

This twisting of facts is the more reason I am disappointed in Osinbajo's supporters. He is what he is. A betrayer!

aviara:
Tinubu sees himself bigger and higher above everyone else that came together to form APC merger. This is the reason he sees himself as a national leader instead of being a party chieftain.

Why are they not calling Rotimi Amechi, Ogbonnaya Onu, Rochas Okorocha, Chris Ngige, and many others who are the founding father's of APC national leaders. The only national leader of APC is the President and no one else.

This envy is too much o. Calling him a national leader is just in recognition of his contribution.

If it is ignorance, let me school you a little even though you are still entitled to your opinion. It is your choice.

Tinubu was the brain behind the merger of ACN and CPC. He has been preaching this before 2011 election. They tried alliance against his advice it did not work. So, in 2014 he was the one leading the merger process. It was later those names you mentioned above joined. Didn't you remember when Patience Jonathan (the wife of the President) was making life miserable for Amechi? He had no choice than to leave PDP. Tinubu with Buhari led the team that went to invite him to join the merger. Thereafter, Atiku, Amechi & Kwankwaso led the the faction of NewPDP. The funding of the merger process was mainly by Tinubu. He earned it.

ityP:




There's what we call "politically language". There's nothing wrong in having such ambitions. Heck, most of these our leaders have same ambitions. Coming out to voice it when you're seeking votes is foolish. You give off the impression that you are not coming to serve the populace but to actualise a personal dream. The future of 200 million Nigerians is too big a prize for the actualisation of one's wishes and dreams

No matter the word used. Lifelong ambition or personal dream whichever word used I still don't see anything wrong.
I can have or anybody can have a personal dream or lifelong ambition to be the President of Nigeria. The question to be asked is: Is he or she qualified? Does he have the capacity? Does the person have verifiable experience? Then what are the things he wants to do for us (manifesto)?

Issue based questions should be what we should be asking and not bickering about trivial things.

This is the more reason Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be respected politically.

He has been out of government for about 15 years but still relevant. Today, he is the most talked about Presidential Aspirant.

Whenever, a new foreign diplomat is posted to Nigeria (from Europe or North America) apart from officially visiting the President, they will also pay Tinubu a private visit. There is a reason for this. This is how you will know a political heavy weight. How many past Presidents (except Obasanjo), Governors or Senate Presidents do these foreign diplomats visit? They know what we don't know.

ityP:




Also, "It is my lifelong ambition to be President"... Who says stuffs like this and expects people to vote him? You never win elections by being overconfident. You play the role of a servant and that's what gets you votes

What is wrong in having a lifelong ambition? Is it an accidental President you want? You guys just read negative meanings to whatever the man says.

For example, for me, it is my lifelong ambition to be a Chattered Accountant which I have fulfilled. Is there anything wrong in that? Another example, it was a lifelong ambition of Bill Clinton to be the President of the US. He had this ambition when he was a boy and he achieved it in 1993.

Truthisunique2:
you never ask why it's a "special convention" detached from the others as a separate event from 31st-1st june

The devil is in the details na why their is no election appeal for president

You have been boxed

Guy, I have noticed you for sometime now. To you, any communication or event is always against Tinubu. Just calm down.

Don't you know that it is called "special" because all other primaries will be taking place simultaneously at the 36 states plus FCT while the one taking place on 30th May 2022 is for all delegate members nationwide and will be converging at the Eagle Square

Sheuns:
When Tinubu won AD ticket in 1998, what political base did he have?

Your statement just showed you don't know the man.

Let me give you an assignment. Have you heard of Primrose Group in Lagos? Who were the financiers of the group?

MikoB:


I would have loved to keep quite, especially when I saw the post is from someone like you, you are the emotional person here, thinking that a professor and a SAN for that matter would not have done his assignment before declaring that shows how naive some people can be. Like you said we should wait till primaries, even before the primary, you will start seeing what I have seen many months ago.

To some extent, you are right that he would have done his assignment. However, sometimes the push and urging on from sycophants, mischief makers and ambition can blind sense of reasoning. Some people want to use Osinbajo to settle political scores and he has made himself available. Time will tell if he will succeed. My opinion is, he will fail or APC will fail.

MikoB:
I like it the way you people still believe osinbajo is nothing politically, you were all sure he was not going to declare, but now its all about he does not have any state, the joke is on you guys! Very soon it will become clearer, for your own information, you guys will be amazed soon, how many states and governors supporting him,I hope the shock will not lead to coma like when you heard about his déclaration, you even said he does not have ogun state, henhen!

Only a person that is not a keen political observer that will not know that he will contest.

I already knew something was fishy when we did not see Osinbajo visiting Tinubu after the successful surgery in London. I was more convinced during the APC convention.

Like the Yakees will say, I cannot see any path to victory for Osinbajo in APC presidential primaries.

If Osinbajo is expecting Buhari and the cabals to lord it or force him over Tinubu then APC will collapse. You might not believe this but time will tell.

tinsel:

You forgot Borno he gave to Osibanjo.

Oh yes, Borno too is in the bag for Tinubu.

I think whoever prompted Osinbajo to declare and contest against Tinubu is only looking to cause disharmony. Unfortunately, he's being played. He is just a pawn in the chess game.