tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post7882207901770383727..comments2007-06-05T14:34:58.975-04:00OmoduduBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-36338873452241189002007-06-05T14:34:00.000-04:002007-06-05T14:34:00.000-04:00akin commented "He would have to earn his place as the President of Nigeria and work himself to the position where we can begin to give him legitimacy and respect." my sentimentBeautytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-17095400067290170552007-06-02T22:31:00.000-04:002007-06-02T22:31:00.000-04:00It is premature to start badmouthing a regime that is just taking shape, I do not care if the election is free or fair, we've gone through military dictatorship since the birth of this country of ours, can anyone who had been around during the time of all those corrupt military regimes tell us how those khaki boys take criticism of their acts?<BR/><BR/>Fair or not, democracy is still in its infancy in Nigeria, let's give it chance to succeed before we start badmouthing the government. Even America with more than 200 years of democracy can't even conduct an election free of controversy remember Bush's first term was by the Supreme Court decision.koredetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-54654550075035795572007-06-01T21:02:00.000-04:002007-06-01T21:02:00.000-04:00hmmmmm we should all give him a chance. view my statement on the matter<BR/>http://ofukeme.blogspot.comLinda Ofukeme Johnsontag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-91465191144554085942007-06-01T03:37:00.000-04:002007-06-01T03:37:00.000-04:00I am hopeful that the new Nigerian president will uplift the nation. Nigeria is a critical part of the success of the entire continent. This is an opportunity ... hopefully it will be used in a positive and proactive manner.<BR/><BR/>This is my first visit to Omodudu. I look forward to coming back often.<BR/><BR/>I will add you to the blogroll over on the <A HREF="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Electronic Village</A>!<BR/><BR/>peace, VillagerVillagertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-85707172123553718492007-05-31T17:53:00.000-04:002007-05-31T17:53:00.000-04:00Omodudu,<BR/>I share the same sentiments as you. UYA (Umaru Yar Adua) has a lot to offer and i believe we should give him a chance. The process was unnecessary as he could have been marketed better and would have still won the race. As we say here in Atlanta, it is what it is.Kenetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-24952070282948074162007-05-31T12:37:00.000-04:002007-05-31T12:37:00.000-04:00@Naijdude, oh my I am blushing.Omodudutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-52727742073265647382007-05-31T09:01:00.000-04:002007-05-31T09:01:00.000-04:00Yup, i think we should give him a chance too.....<BR/>whenever I talk to people that are against him or are still lamenting over the elections, I'm still not convinced that any of the other 24 candidates stood out exceptionally well. <BR/><BR/>As for the fleeing governors....HA HA HA HA!Nillatag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-44740297668886975362007-05-30T19:43:00.000-04:002007-05-30T19:43:00.000-04:00If only we could quickly dust off OBJ, close the chapter and start writing a new book on Yaradua…aaahh, if only… it would be just as easy to literally pick up the minefield of “Nigerian Burdens” and toss it into the deepest oceans.<BR/>No matter what, like you, I’ll attempt to think positively and give him a fair chance. <BR/><BR/>I’m sure my fellow Nigerians will come up soon with an acronym of some sort. The only thing that comes to mind right now is “YaYa”. LOL!<BR/><BR/>Nice blog by the way. Another new reader in the house. I guess you’re bookmarked now! CheersDeetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-55981772418726537472007-05-30T18:52:00.000-04:002007-05-30T18:52:00.000-04:00Sir, I must say I am a fan of ur blog, you know the silent ones that dont leave comments....but I bookmarked you now...Naijadudetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-7711660693496109652007-05-30T18:45:00.000-04:002007-05-30T18:45:00.000-04:00He would have to earn his place as the President of Nigeria and work himself to the position where we can begin to give him legitimacy and respect.<BR/><BR/>We have given too many leaders carte blanche chances just because they have assumed the position of leader - no more of that nonsense any more.<BR/><BR/>You want to be president and remain president - prove that you are worthy and deserving of that honour.<BR/><BR/>That is all the chance I am willing to give, prove that I do not have to see you through the eyes of your illegitimate ascendancy.<BR/><BR/>You have 4 years and you have already done a day. Shikenan.Akintag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-68622948629066748622007-05-30T16:48:00.001-04:002007-05-30T16:48:00.001-04:00...Nothing new there Omodudu about them turning on there boss.<BR/><BR/>...all I am begging them is, sort the power (NEPA) problem please! before we turn 50.Refinedonetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-78156786870163035352007-05-30T16:48:00.000-04:002007-05-30T16:48:00.000-04:00Mmmm. Is history about to repeat itself? Let's see, after the death of a president, OBJ 'reluctantly' becomes president. A dodgy election, and a teacher from the North cum politician is 'selected' to become president. This is so 1979....<BR/><BR/>So what happened next, weak president, surrounded by thieves, economy wrecked, and then Buhari stepped in to 'rescue' us from corrupt politicians. <BR/><BR/>So, are the khaki boys on the prowl again?Bosotag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-17223074698422560282007-05-30T16:20:00.000-04:002007-05-30T16:20:00.000-04:00I am really encouraged at the enthausiasm of young Nigerians, positive or negative. I beleive this is one of those situation where you strive to milk out the best possible outcome given the inputs that you have. The alternative is to fight the power yet continue the decline. My suspicion is that Mr Yaradua will turn against his boss OBJ. Just like OBJ turned against those that put him there in the first place.Omodudutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-12345923486534097132007-05-30T15:47:00.000-04:002007-05-30T15:47:00.000-04:00I think we need to give him a chance, where could he start from to gain our confidence? Being realistic about the present state of the Nigerian nation plagued with deceit and injustice, how could it be better?<BR/><BR/>Worse still, his govt. came in thru illegitimate means, you think some confidence could be instilled into that government? Hmm I'm not quite sure about that. Whatever went thru in selecting him, whatever promises have been made for sure isnt in the right for the average Nigerians, and do you think he's man enough to ignore all those and make good for the nation?? Hmm we shall see!!Naijadudetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-26904291698487551182007-05-30T13:34:00.000-04:002007-05-30T13:34:00.000-04:00It really is tricky when one considers what actually went thru in selecting Yaradua as Nigeria's president.<BR/><BR/>The irregularities were enormous but as you rightly mentioned, our hearts are scarred, but then we sholdnt allow ourselves to continue walowing in self pity.<BR/><BR/>In as much as it is glaringly clear to all and sundry that the last election that brought in Yaradua as the number 1 citizen of NIgeria is morbidly flawed, we can ONLY take solace in the fact that there was a peaceful handover.<BR/><BR/>All that is left for Yaradua to do now is to call OBJ's bluff and stand on his 2 feet. Do what is right and jettison all forms of manipulation and coersion from the retired PDP arrow head, esp. Obasanjo.Ugo Danielstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922597.post-50269462145780093262007-05-30T13:02:00.000-04:002007-05-30T13:02:00.000-04:00Story..they all come into office with "the best of intentions" but end up mucking up everything....but wait...could it possibly get worse? hmm....guess we have to wait and see?Elle Woods