Dear All:
The Johnathanians are so desperate they are now seeking a technical electoral victory by the back door--they are demanding for the DISQUALIFICATION of their main opponent- Buhari based on perceived lack of sufficient academic qualifications notwithstanding that a WAEC certificate or its equivalent is the minimum requirement to be candidate for any political office in Nigeria.
The fact that Buhari has been cleared not only once but in three previous elections by INEC is considered irrelevant by the anti-Buhari forces.
This is the equivalent of a boxer in a boxing match seeking disqualification of his opponent
because the opponent is 'under weight', even though this advantage would theoretically be in his favour.
If Buhari is a semi-iliterate as we have been told, one would have expected that the Johnathanians
would by now be clamoring for televised Presidential candidates' debates across Nigeria so they
could have their candidate who is a PhD holder demolish the less qualified cerebrally challenged and less worldly -semi-literate world class general who had managed despite being semi-literate to have passed his exams at war colleges in Nigeria and the UK.
On this particular issue the Johnathanians are acting like the Nigerian equivalents of the hardcore members of the 'American Birther
Movement' to whom both the long and short form original Bitrh Certificates are insufficient as proof
of President Obama's place of birth.
The other false propaganda by the anti-Buhari forces is that Buhari is a hardcore Islamic fundamentalist whose main mission in life is to Islamize the whole of Nigeria.
This claim is so far fetched that it does not merit serious consideration.
If Buhari could not Islamize Nigeria when he ruled Nigeria by military fiat,
how is he going to do this in a democratic setting where all laws must pass through
the HOR and the Senate and even if it managed to pass and proclaimed could be successfully challenged and overturned at the Supreme Court.
The bottom line is that Buhari is unlikely to turn Nigeria into an Islamic state in a democratic system with checks and balances provided by the Judiciary and the legislature to counter the immense powers of the Presidency.
Religious and ethnic scare mongering will not succeed in the elections slated for Feb 14, 2015!
Both GEJ and Buhari will attract voters from both major religions just as they would from
all ethnic groups and across both genders and age groups.
Most of the Nigerian electorate would cast their ballots based on who they perceive would make
better decisions that could ensure a brighter and more prosperous future for themselves and their
families.
One man will emerge as the successful candidate by the time the last ballot is counted.
Nigerians would hopefully rally around the successful candidate regardless of their political
differences.
Folks, let us drop these inanities and start discussing the policy differences between the PDP and the APC platforms.
Bye,
Ola
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The Johnathanians are so desperate they are now seeking a technical electoral victory by the back door--they are demanding for the DISQUALIFICATION of their main opponent- Buhari based on perceived lack of sufficient academic qualifications notwithstanding that a WAEC certificate or its equivalent is the minimum requirement to be candidate for any political office in Nigeria.
The fact that Buhari has been cleared not only once but in three previous elections by INEC is considered irrelevant by the anti-Buhari forces.
This is the equivalent of a boxer in a boxing match seeking disqualification of his opponent
because the opponent is 'under weight', even though this advantage would theoretically be in his favour.
If Buhari is a semi-iliterate as we have been told, one would have expected that the Johnathanians
would by now be clamoring for televised Presidential candidates' debates across Nigeria so they
could have their candidate who is a PhD holder demolish the less qualified cerebrally challenged and less worldly -semi-literate world class general who had managed despite being semi-literate to have passed his exams at war colleges in Nigeria and the UK.
On this particular issue the Johnathanians are acting like the Nigerian equivalents of the hardcore members of the 'American Birther
Movement' to whom both the long and short form original Bitrh Certificates are insufficient as proof
of President Obama's place of birth.
The other false propaganda by the anti-Buhari forces is that Buhari is a hardcore Islamic fundamentalist whose main mission in life is to Islamize the whole of Nigeria.
This claim is so far fetched that it does not merit serious consideration.
If Buhari could not Islamize Nigeria when he ruled Nigeria by military fiat,
how is he going to do this in a democratic setting where all laws must pass through
the HOR and the Senate and even if it managed to pass and proclaimed could be successfully challenged and overturned at the Supreme Court.
The bottom line is that Buhari is unlikely to turn Nigeria into an Islamic state in a democratic system with checks and balances provided by the Judiciary and the legislature to counter the immense powers of the Presidency.
Religious and ethnic scare mongering will not succeed in the elections slated for Feb 14, 2015!
Both GEJ and Buhari will attract voters from both major religions just as they would from
all ethnic groups and across both genders and age groups.
Most of the Nigerian electorate would cast their ballots based on who they perceive would make
better decisions that could ensure a brighter and more prosperous future for themselves and their
families.
One man will emerge as the successful candidate by the time the last ballot is counted.
Nigerians would hopefully rally around the successful candidate regardless of their political
differences.
Folks, let us drop these inanities and start discussing the policy differences between the PDP and the APC platforms.
Bye,
Ola
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Subject: Re: [africanworldforum] 374121RE: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's Qualifications
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On Jan 2, 2015, at 14:13, Otitigbe Obadiah Oghoerore Alegbe Ph.D (The Okatakyie Otitigbe of Africa) <otitigbe@oviri.com.ar> wrote:
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Sent: Fri, Jan 2, 2015 9:07 am
Subject: Re: [africanworldforum] 374121RE: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's Qualifications
Buhari attend a world class military institution which is the American War College meaning he is a world class general . He fought many battles and reached the peak of his carrier in his chosen field,the Army.
Please let us know how many fish have been caught by Jonathan with his Phd in Fishery ? Someone told me that a PhD in his university in Rivers state is an alternative name for their chieftaincy title . Now I understand why it was issued to Jonathan. LOL
Let's forget jokes, whether you are a 5star general or Harvard professor, what is far more important is your integrity, decisiveness and honesty which aren't thought in Harvard . The man that turned Brazil around, President Lula didn't complete primary school and the current president of South Africa didn't even go to any school at all. If you are not honest you mustn't lead any society irrespective of your military or academic qualifications.
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On Jan 2, 2015, at 14:13, Otitigbe Obadiah Oghoerore Alegbe Ph.D (The Okatakyie Otitigbe of Africa) <otitigbe@oviri.com.ar> wrote:
It is the Yoruba elites that mocked him as kobokobo. With the packets of degrees they have they do not understand human dignity they have no understanding that there is understanding that all mankind are brethren. They did it during Aguiyi Ironsi they were calling him "agolo iresi".Just as you wrote both Yaradua and Jonathan graduated from Nigerian Universities and Jonathan with PhD in very sound scientific related field, the Yoruba elite badmouth him in this forum. I do not even know of what use the many degrees some of them pack up are to Nigeria. Their own credential are questionable. These evil have made no attempt to contribute to Nigeria except waiting for appointments to high political office and when they do not have it they badmouth.Ask them all these Professors and Doctors in this forum what they have attempted at least to contribute to Nigeria form their personal effort. They think that they are the only ones who read books.Otitigbe
From: Wilson IguadeSent: Friday, January 02, 2015 12:39 AMTo: africanworldforum@googlegroups.com ; okonkwonetworks ; nigerianworldforum ; Naijaobsever ; naijapolitics ; Esan Forum ; omo oodua ; Yan ArewaSubject: Re: [africanworldforum] 374121RE: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's Qualifications
I want to associate myself with the entirety of "Uncle Chuma's" message below.
May all your wishes, especially the victory of JONA come true in o2015. Ise! God bless. "I"
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On Jan 1, 2015, at 6:33 PM, "'chuma anierobi' via AfricanWorldForum" <africanworldforum@googlegroups.com> wrote:
----Nigeria has had enough of military rule period. Nigeria will never never go back to the Caliphates again. The country won her freedom and will not lose it. We have more eligible candidates without any military mix up. Some one who must be guided by the constitution of the land and not a ruler. Let no one think of fooling the citizens any further. When Yaradua came up Nigerians were jubilating that the country finally had a university graduate and now the current president with the same university education is referred to as fisherman. SHAME on all of you double talkers.
Uncle Chuma
On Thursday, January 1, 2015 4:17 PM, 'topcrest topcrest' via AfricanWorldForum <africanworldforum@googlegroups.com> wrote:
--The time Buhari and his people have invested in defending this 'affidavit' is more than enough to go to the 'military council' and get copies of Buhari's certificates. This seemed like njakiri when it started but is starting to look like another BAT University in chicago saga.@GreggNigeria is a country of 'moving ethics'. Like you said:A person whose claim to fame rests primarily in truth and honesty which in so many ways imply discipline
That is Nigeria(ns) for you. Hypocrites.Joe
---In NaijaObserver@yahoogroups.com, <gukaegbu@...> wrote :
Affidavit accepted by INEC in lieu of credentials. Let's move on! (Ayo Ojutalayo)Ayo—you see why it is difficult for Nigeria to move forward. You are changing the rules and excuses for a person who violated them. aA person whose claim to fame rests primarily in truth and honesty which in so many ways imply discipline. Hope Nigeria will do the same for the next guy who violates the requirement of any process? And the next guy…and the next guy. Which means no rules obtain in Nigeria…for some people. Scofflaws and Outlaws are welcome in Nigeria and should be tolerated.*ezekwe*From: Ayo Ojutalayo [mailto:ayoojutalayo@...] ;
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Subject: Re: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's Qualifications"However if he failed to submit his credentials in time that would be a serious mistake and the blame for not doing so would rest squarely on APC Secretariat." . . . Ben AdubaAffidavit accepted by INEC in lieu of credentials. Let's move on!Ayo Ojutalayo
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Subject: Re: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's QualificationsMilitary Academies: Sandhurst, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, West Point, etc., are in the higher echelons of higher education. They award degrees like other institutions and the education obtained there include very broad fields of studies in addition to military strategies. They admit only the best and brightest students. Buhari's education is beyond reproach.However if he failed to submit his credentials in time that would be a serious mistake and the blame for not doing so would rest squarely on APC Secretariat. What purpose did the N27 million application fees serve if not to ensure that the requirements by INEC and the constitution are met. I mentioned in the past that what is called application fees is actually processing fees. The fees paid for clerks who review the forms.Aduba-----Original Message-----
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Subject: Re: ||NaijaObserver|| Buhari's QualificationsTo your question, the answer is simple. Military school is for Military education and modern military strategies now encompass other disciplines like medical, legal, IT, communications, network security, etc that it is inevitable that attendance at such non-military educational institutions is towards this goal.I have been in class with us military men in business, it and aviation schools and medical residency training in this country.
Segun
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On Dec 30, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Segun T. Dawodu <stdawodu@...> wrote:MIlitary Academy is equivalent to undergraduate education. Senior army officer courses also equivalent to postgraduate courses. Most of these were in well established international institutionsCalling Buhari a semi-illiterate is silly and shows the ignorance of those who refer to him as such. Now GEJ with his all same local university education is a walking example of what inbred education can lead to - a clueless and dull approach to issues including leadership. MOn the 1983 coup, Buhari was never involved in the planning of that coup. The coup was led by a Brigadier Bako who was shot while approaching Aso Rock to arrest Shagari. The vacuum created led to the need for a new leadership after the success of the coup which where Buhari came in. Unfortunately, he was not a member of the original gang of IBB, Abacha, Dogonyaro, Mark and Bako and once he was not playing their game towards self-enrichment, they had to get rid of him. Most of the actions purported to be under him were actually by IBB and Abacha while he was making attempts to stop them leading to his quick removal.I do remember him visiting UBTH while I was a junior doctor as the HOS and he saw a kid in the PACU with kwashiorkor and flaked skin which he thought was burns and he was told it was due to malnutrition and one could see the shock on his face and he exclaimed "Kai ", as a further sign of the shock.As a Nigerian, I stand firmly in the belief that Buhari is the beatbox the current bunch of contestants for the presidency and another 4 years of GEJ will be a disaster. Looting the treasury dry is one thing but selling our iconic treasures and landmark is the worst thing in corruption. I have always stated the fact that sooner or later, there may be a column geared towards ensuring that these individuals cough out all that they have stolen.Segun
On Dec 30, 2014, at 5:17 PM, vincent modebelu <vin_modebelu@...> wrote:Coup plotterHe said he did not plot it, some one did and put him in. that he does not know how to plot a coup.He loved being presidenteducation.He has none.he tell INEC to go and ask the army if h attended army courses.remember that it was Idiagbon that as the brain in that crappy presidency.PDP and nigeria call him semi illiterateReligionHe is a religious zealot...says VP Atiku.He is an anarchist...tinibu.He is a BOKO sponsor and elder .... Arewa his is their man. That was why the FED asked him to help negotiate to end BOKO.he says that BOKO will end wh
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