Petroleum Trust Fund Vs SURE-P.

Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF): was established by Decree 1 of 1995, by General Abacha as a result of complaints following the increase on petroleum prices then. The idea was to use the proceeds from the fuel price increase for the benefit of Nigerians. Gen Abacha begged Buhari to become the Chairman. PTF became a success story and a household name. It has been largely claimed that PTF did more (roads, infrastructure etc), in three years than what PDP did in 12 years.

Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P):In January 2012, the government of President Goodluck Jonathan announced the removal of petroleum subsidy. On February 13, 2012 President Goodluck Jonathan announced the establishment of SURE-P, specifically to use the fuel subsidy savings to deliver service with integrity to the Nigerians. Its first Chairman was Dr. Christopher Kolade, who has since resigned. He said President Goodluck Jonathan was not a good leader.

PTF’s annual accounts were audited yearly and made public by external auditors Messrs KPMG. Obasanjo probed PTF but found nothing. Not sure if SURE-P’s accounts have been audited by external auditors, talk less of making it public. Feel free to use the Freedom of Information Act, to request the audited accounts of PTF from KPMG. Also try SURE-P with such request.

Please could SURE-P present their scorecard (projects executed, contract costs, total revenue derived, external audited accounts etc) to Nigerians, so people can compare and contrast with PTF.

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Human Rights Records under Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.

Buhari’s military government jailed two (2) journalists using decree 4, and their offence was that, they published the list of Nigeria’s ambassadorial postings before it was officially released by the government. Thus, Buhari’s military government then considered it a breach of State security. If as citizen you breach a country’s state security, that country will hunt you down, example is America. The United States has been fighting for the extradition to USA of the Wikileaks publisher and Edward Snowden (An American citizen granted asylum in Russia), for leaking American State secrets. Buhari also imprisoned corrupt politicians with lengthy sentences, and lastly passed retroactive laws, especially the one used to try and kill three convicted drug pushers.

Many people have condemned the retroactive decree/law, but what they failed to understand is that, many other countries and governments have also used retroactive laws. The United Nations Tribunals at Nuremberg and Tokyo (Japan) that tried perpetrators of World War 2 atrocities, were based on retroactive laws. In USA, the Adams Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, has been applied to those whose crimes were committed before the law was enacted. About the time of Buhari’s military government or slightly after, the Western countries were injecting deadly/killer substances to Nigerians caught trafficking drugs. Every one given this injection died. A popular musician from Imo State and a popular boutique owner at Enugu were rumoured to have been given this deadly injection. Both men died. While Western countries didn’t have death sentence as official penalty for drug offences, they were indirectly killing Nigerian drug offenders, through these injections.

Under President Goodluck Jonathan, over 13,000 Nigerians have been killed by Boko Haram, and over half a million Nigerians displaced. Multi billion naira properties and investments, belonging to Igbos destroyed by Boko Haram. Let’s remember that the primary purpose of every government is to provide security, which is also part of our fundamental human rights. On this, his government has failed Nigerians.

His current Interior Minister (Abba Moro), conducted a sham employment examination, in the process over thirty (30) Nigerians died in the stampede from the examination centres. Applicants bought application forms for N1,000 each. Selling application forms is against labour laws. Why GEJ left this minister in his cabinet is beyond imagination.

The government of President Goodluck Jonathan gave a Posthumous award to Late Gen Sani Abacha. Goodluck Jonathan held a closed door meeting with the son of General Abacha. Recall, that same Abacha’s son was mentioned as one of those who tortured some suspected coup plotters (Oladipo Diya’s coup). Abacha’s government killed many Nigerians, including Mr. President’s kinsmen (Ken Saro Wiwa etc). Please, from the above, judge whose government has the worst human rights records.

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Igbos Are Better Voting Buhari.

Please find below, the reasons, why Igbos are better voting Buhari.

Political Equation of Nigeria.

Politics is a game of numbers, that involves bargaining, strategic thinking, negotiations, re-positioning etc. It involves give and take, scratch my back, I scratch your back. There are no permanent enemies or friends in politics, rather permanent interest. Also there are little or no room for sentiments in politics. Bayelsa State (State of origin of our President) has only 590,679 registered voters. The entire South South region has a total of 9,486,783 registered voters. Other regions are as follows, North Central, 11,466,596, North East, 10,445,510, North West, 18,616,499, South East, 7,178,185, and South West, 13,188,854. Supporting President Goodluck, means Igbos would expect same support from Bayelsa and South South region, when an Igbo persons wants to seek the office of the President of Nigeria. Assuming the entire South South gives such a person 100% votes, that would not be sufficient to win the Presidential election. But the fact remains that a non indigene cannot secure 100% votes from South South. Besides, no winner has ever secured 100% votes. Therefore, the political mathematics dictates that Igbos support Buhari/North, in return for Northern support, when it’s the turn of Igbos. Per adventure if President Jonathan wins in 2015, by 2019, PDP can never zone the Presidency to South East. Its going North.

South East Economic Interests/Investments.

The Igbos have more investments and businesses in the North, much more than in Bayelsa State and the entire South South region. There are only 6 states in the South South region, while there are 19 states in the North, that is North West, North East and North Central. Therefore, millions of Igbo stand to make more money through their businesses in the North than South South. This becomes more obvious, when there are no federal government support schemes for the survival of Igbo business people all over Nigeria. Igbos survive on self help. Compare it with what the same federal government budgeted for Niger Delta militants in 2014 budget. (A)​Stipends and Allowances to 30,000 Niger Delta Militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme: N23.6 Billion (twenty three billion, six hundred million Naira). (B)​Reintegration of Transformed Ex Militants: N35.4 Billion (Thirty Five Billion, Four Hundred Million Naira).

Historical Antecedents.

During the First Republic, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s party (NCNC) went into alliance with the Northern People’s Congress (NPC). During the Second Republic, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s party, Nigerian Peoples’ Party (NPP), broke away from Waziri Ibrahim’s party, Great Nigerian Peoples’ Party. Zik’s party (NPP) won a Governorship election in Plateau State, thru Chief Solomon Lar. This was the only state outside South East, that his party (NPP) won a Governorship election. Chief Alex Ekwueme was the Vice President under President Shagari. Chinua Achebe, was the Vice Presidential Candidate/running mate to the Late Aminu Kano, under Peoples’ Redemption Party (PRP). Ikemba Nnewi, contested Senatorial election and won under National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

Ex Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, appointed Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe, as his second in command/deputy. General Sani Abacha, fully sponsored Ikemba’s wedding with his wife (Bianca). General Buhari, chose Okadigbo and Umezoke respectively in 2003 and 2007 as running mates. Ojukwu’s running mate under APGA was Sani Ibrahim Bayero (a brother of the late Emir of Kano). Ex Vice President, Atiku Abubakar chose Senate Ben Obi as running mate in 2007. Igbos voted massively for Yar Adua, against their own leader (Ikemba Nnewi) in 2007.  

Biafran War.

No political story of Igbos, would be complete, without reference to the civil war. The writer does not intend to open old wounds neither will he, exonerate any tribe that fought against the Igbos. Also, this is in response to series of emails/questions that, the Northerners caused Igbos hardship thru the war etc. The major reason for the collapse of Biafra, was not the Hausas only, but principally the economic blockade, starvation policy and change of currency, all initiated by Awolowo and the sabotage from the Ijaws. To make matters worse, Awolowo as then finance minister, gave every Igbo man £20 pounds, irrespective of any amount you had then, plus the abandoned properties, seized by old Rivers State indigenes.

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Why President GEJ Would Lose South East Votes.

1.Anambra State Governor, Obaino condemns President Goodluck Jonathan. He said, “Mr President has failed Ndi Igbo completely by not doing enough for us. As a matter of fact, things are seriously not right. We can’t continue attacking people who are saying the truth”

2.Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha said, Everybody admitted that Imo gave President Jonathan 1.3 million votes, three years after, we have nothing to show for it. Does it mean that Imo is good for is to cast votes.

3. Folks, on the 22/02/14, The Obi of Onitsha His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Achebe, told President Goodluck Jonathan, that he has not fulfilled his 2011 campaign promises.

4. Ohanaeze Ndigbo(Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Group) issued a statement, saying they have not endorsed Goodluck Jonathan, for 2015 election.

5. Dr Dozie Ikedife, former President General of Ohanaeze, said that President Goodluck Jonathan has failed Igbos.

6. Under President Goodluck Jonathan’s PDP Government, look at the position of Igbos below

S/n	Position	Geo Political Zone
1.	President.	South South.
2.	Vice President.	North West.
3.	Senate President.	North Central.
4.	Speaker House of Reps.	North West.
5.	Deputy Senate President.	South East (No constitutional powers).
6.	Deputy Speaker.	South East (No constitutional powers).
7.	Secretary to Fed Govt.	South East(No constitutional powers).

Recall that in 1993, MKO Abiola, was asked the position, he would give to Igbos, and He said, Secretary to the Federal Government. Hell broke loose. Ojukwu described it as tea making position and many Igbos rejected it then. Now, that’s what President Goodluck and PDP gave to Igbos. The miracle of “I had no shoes” might not work this time in the South East.

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Former Aviation Minister, Oduah, picks Anambra PDP Senatorial Ticket. Premium Times.

Comment:Hold on, thought she was accused of corruption. Illegal purchase of bullet proof cars. Now, PDP has given her ticket to contest as Senator. PDP does not care about its image. Sorry, yours truly has forgotten that, there is no image to care about. Don’t be surprised, she might win. 

Ex-Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, in secret visit to arms-ladden Chad bound plane detained in Nigeria. Premium Times.

Comment:Police had “intelligence that hoodlums planned to attack National Assembly, resulting in lawmakers jumping gate” wondering why they don’t have intelligence on this man.

Governors,  Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Jonah Jang (Plateau), Theodore Orji (Abia), and Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger) given PDP Senatorial tickets. The WillNigeria.

Comment:Senate is a retirement home for Ex Governors, regardless of those who performed badly. By the way, does the Senate on its own, perform/function to the expectations of Nigerians, the answer is No. Please ask them, how many laws they passed between 2011 to present.

Nigerian entertainers , Kate Henshaw and 9ice lose big in party primaries. Sahara Reporters.

Comment:Failure is not bad. It can be turned around to success. No harm in trial. But hold on, they can behave like politicians and decamp to another party and justify that with excuses. After all, most politicians are like prostitutes, jumping from one party to another.

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Tension as Boko Haram deploys 52 female bombers in Maidugiri. The WillNigeria.

Comment:Rumours have it that men suicide bombers are promised, reward of seven (7) or more virgins in “heaven”. Wondering what the “promised rewards” for these women, would be in “heaven. May be seven virgin men too. If it’s in the affirmative, that means, they are ready to die, in order to become polyandrous in “heaven”.

Nigerian Government cancels U.S. military training agreement, as relations between both nations worsen.  Sahara Reporters.

Comment:May be Nigerian Government is taking retaliatory actions against the U.S., for refusing to sell arms to Nigeria, for less crude oil purchases, accusations that Nigerian government is corrupt etc. Well, the U.S. has nothing to lose, but Nigeria has a lot to lose. However, Nigeria government can go it alone, if it’s sincere to itself and her citizens. Cuba survived massive/aggressive U.S. sanctions and went ahead to export over 30,000 medical doctors to developing nations. All Nigeria needs are to honestly look inward. Biafra lasted three (3) years, largely because they manufactured most of their arms and refined crude oil locally.

2015: Tread softly with your statements, Clark warns Amaechi, Shema, others. Vanguard Online News.

Comment:Freedom of speech is part of our fundamental human rights. Rather than warn and threaten others for their speeches, why not approach the courts, but again these men have immunity from prosecution. This is one of the shortfalls of our constitution.

President Jonathan behind Boko Haram attacks, no culprit ever prosecuted. Sultan. Newsrescue.

Comment:It’s surprising that there are little or no convictions on Boko Haram. The President seems not to be bothered about it. Most of the President’s comments on Boko Haram are self contradictory. Perhaps, that is why the National Assembly, didn’t approve his request to extend emergency rules, because it’s not working.

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2/12/14.

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Threats to Impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

63 Senators back plan to commence impeachment proceeding against President Goodluck Jonathan.  The Punch News (Online Version).

200 House of Representative members sign impeachment motion against President Goodluck Jonathan. Newsrescue.

As citizens, do you support plans to impeach President GEJ.

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The Federal Executive Council approved the purchase of N9.2billion worth of clean cook stoves and wonder bags for rural women, under the National Clean Cooking Scheme. The Punch Newspaper (Online Version).

Comment:Wondering if they are trying to go green and save the environment or what sort of policy arrangement is this? N9.2 billion naira to buy stoves? What will these stoves use, kerosene or electricity or coal? What is the economic value of this project? Why not use this money to cushion the effects of austerity measures? By the way, what are these wonder bags, they referred to? Who are the rural women? How many are they? What’s the unit cost per stove? Did they ask people, if they need stoves?  This looks more like a joke, than a policy instrument. Just when you think you have seen it all, the government will through another absurdity to you.

Corruption massive under President Jonathan, the United States Government warns. The Punch Newspaper (Online Version).

Comment: Thanks again to United States Government for reminding us the obvious. The President did say sometime, that if there is corruption America will know. America knew it and they are speaking it out. Only if America will do the Nigerian public a favour by seizing these illegal funds, but again, if they return the loot, it would still find its way back to America. Serious problem.

House of Reps Committee Members walk out on Inspector General of Police, because He refused to properly address Speaker Tambuwal. Sahara Reporters.

Comments:IG of Police claimed He couldn’t address Tambuwal as Speaker, because the matter was still in court. Someone should tell IG of Police, that House of Reps has not changed their leadership yet, and so far, the court has not said Tambuwal is no longer the Speaker, therefore, He is still the Speaker. House Committee exercised their right to protest, by walking out on him. Also they said, they will no longer recognize Suleiman Abba as the IG of Police, if He failed to address Tambuwal as Speaker. Tit for tat, an eye for an eye.

Buhari’s Jet barred from landing in Makurdi. Sahara Reporters.

Comment:Whoever gave the order, should be investigated. Aviation Minister/FAAN, should explain to Nigerians what their reasons are, for refusing an aircraft that was on air from landing. Previously the plane carrying Rivers State Governor Amaechi, was barred from taking off. Edo State Gov Adam Oshomole, has had similar experience too. Interestingly, all are in APC.

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Obasanjo bombs Jonathan Again, Says President’s “Evil” Actions Destroying Nigerian Democracy. Obasanjo Said the Federal Government is Lying About the True State of the Economy. Premium Times

Comment:Obasanjo is right, because it takes a thief to catch a thief. He too was there, He tried to manipulate the democratic processes, so He absolutely understands what President Goodluck Jonathan is doing or trying to do. It’s left for Nigerians to resist whatever evil or manipulations that come their way. Did I hear you say Nigerians will accept anything thrown at them.

Wole Soyinka Survives Cancer. Premium Times.

Comment:May Almighty Lord keep you healthy for our generation and future generations. Our nation needs more of you. Kongi.

Reps List 50 Impeachable Offences Against President Jonathan. Vanguard Online News.

Comment:When did He commit these offences and why has it taken the Reps so long to realise these offences, or is it an attempt, to blackmail the President and obtain, money, favours, automatic return tickets etc. Under democratic government, there is a principle of, separation of powers between the three arms of government (judiciary, legislature and executive).  There are also checks and balances between the three arms of government. So sure that, if the Reps (legislature) were doing their checks and balances very well, the President would have sat up since, and perhaps, the nation would have been better off. But it’s never late to effect genuine changes.

Central Bank of Nigeria Devalues the Naira. The Nation Online News.

Comment:More hardships should be expected. More crimes too, since there are high level of unemployment, amongst the youths. Ask our rulers, why haven’t they diversified our economy, to be less dependent on oil. A single drop on global oil prices, are causing Nigeria/Nigerians so much headache. Imagine when the oil finishes or when there are alternatives to oil. First Republic survived without oil. Our failure to plan ahead, means we plan to fail.

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“Senate President David Mark, has ordered an immediate closure of the National Assembly. The order was necessitated by heightened tension and chaos at the National Assembly, following the blocking of embattled Speaker Tambuwal from entering the Chamber to preside over the day’s sitting by armed security men”. Huhuonline News.

Comment: Show of shame. Who sent the police and why? Recall that, the same police withdrew Speaker Tambuwal security details for defecting to APC, now the police prevented him and his colleagues from carrying out, their day’s activities, which the tax payers have paid for. Police is acting out a script, written by non other, but the President. Its either the President is in support of the police or he has lost control of the police. Whatever is the case, is not good for the country. Police cannot act outside his powers at this high profile level, without a tacit support from above. Signs of desperation. To say that this happened on our President’s birthday speaks volumes.

Dear Senate President, someone has to take responsibilities for this action. Let whoever is responsible for today’s action resign, otherwise similar things will keep happening.

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20/11/14.

Buhari is More Igbo than GEJ.

Buhari held a closed door meeting with Nnamdi Azikiwe’s son (Chief Chukwuma Azikiwe) on 15/11/14, at the Onitsha residence of the Azikiwes. This was reported by today.ng (online news media). Recall, that Buhari as the PTF Chairman renovated Nnamdi Azikiwe’s compound (see the attached picture below, sourced from a friend’s Facebook page). In comparison, all President Goodluck Jonathan did, was to simply adopt the name of Azikiwe, for political gains. Presently, some spin doctors, intending to further deceive and obtain Igbo votes have nicknamed Namadi Sambo (Vice President of Nigeria) as Nnamdi Sambo. The name Nnamdi is a popular Igbo name. It’s also part of Nnamdi Azikiwe’s name.

Moving on; according to Obasanjo, Buhari’s first daughter is married to an Igbo man from Anambra State. This piece of news was reported by the online version of the Punch, on 24/10/14.

Late Dora Akunyili (Former NAFDAC Boss) worked closely with Buhari during the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) days. Sources alleged that Buhari recommended Dora Akunyili for the NAFDAC top job position.

Buhari contested with Dr Chuba Okadigbo as Vice Presidential candidate in 2003. In 2007, Buhari contested with Edwin Umezoke as Vice Presidential candidate. Buhari also went to court with Ojukwu against the rigged 2003 Presidential election. Drop your comments.

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16/11/14.

Season of Stomach Infrastructures.

One thing is certain, we have entered the season of “stomach infrastructures” because the 2015 general election is around the corner. Political activities have taken the centre stage, till major elections are over in 2015. For those who do not understand the meaning of stomach infrastructures, it means, when “politrikcians” in Nigeria, give out branded rice, kerosene, cooking oil, soap, money etc to voters, in return for their votes. The motives behind these gifts are to deceive the gullible and vulnerable Nigerian voters.

Questions to ask yourself and the politrikcians, if they spend huge amount of money distributing stomach infrastructures, what will s/he do when they get into power? Answer; they will forget the electorate, because they have settled them, with crumbs.

Advise: Resist the temptation of accepting stomach infrastructures, but if you cannot, resist the temptation, accept the “gifts/money etc” but still vote the rightful candidates. Also remember, do not kill or destroy properties on behalf of a politician. It’s not worth it. In politics there are no permanent friends or enemies but permanent interests.

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15/11/14

Military Failed Itself.

Very pathetic and sad, to reflect, that Boko Haram, sacked the town of Mubi in Adamawa State (the home of Chief of General Staff, Air Marshall Badeh). His house was also burnt. Please let's remember, that the Chief of Defence Staff is the most senior military officer in Nigeria.

Now the question is, if the most senior military officer could not save his house, his village/town, then what is the fate of an ordinary Nigerian on the streets of Kano, Kaduna, Abuja etc.

Related to the above, was when a retired Inspector General of Police (Hafiz Ringim) ran to the United Kingdom, to seek asylum, claiming that his life was under threat by Boko Haram.

Make no mistake; there is serious fire on the mountain. Who will protect/save Nigerians?


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7/11/14

Falling Crude Oil Prices.

The British Authorities have asked the petroleum products marketers in UK to reduce their petrol pump prices, to reflect the fall in the price of crude oil globally. BBC News, 6/11/14.

Wondering if the Nigerian government can follow suit, since we are a major oil producing country.At least to protect her citizens from further exploitation.

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UK
7/11/14.

On Insecurity.

Insecurity :Resign, Tinubu Tells Jonathan. Vanguard News.

Response: No President Resigns During War, Jonathan. Punch.

Mr. President, please which war is Nigeria fighting at the moment? Is this "war" responsible for the high level of insecurity at every corner of the country?

Needless of reminding Mr. President that security and welfare are the primary responsibilities of every government.

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7/11/14

Presidential Hypocrisy.

President Goodluck Jonathan will be travelling to Burkina Faso as part of three man delegation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Heads of State and Government, to help resolve the political crises there. Ironically, he has failed to resolve the crises in Rivers State PDP. Thought charity begins at home? Furthermore, there is a major crisis at hand which is Boko Haram insurgency, that is on the rise. According to Atiku Abubakar (Former Vice President of Nigeria), “The extremist sect currently controls two local government areas in Yobe, five in Adamawa and about nine in Borno States”. The President should have stayed back to put his house in order.

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5/11/14.

Petition By Rivers State PDP Gubernatorial Aspirants, Calling For Cancellation of PDP Ward Congresses in Rivers State.

His Excellency,

Alhaji Ahmadu Adam Mu’azu

The National Chairman,

People's Democratic Party (PDP)

Wadata House,

Wuse, Abuja.


Your Excellency,


CALL FOR THE CANCELLATION OF PDP WARD CONGRESSES IN RIVERS STATE


We, the undersigned governorship aspirants, having bought the governorship nomination forms and the expression of interest forms of our great party the PDP, and having followed the events leading up to the ward delegates elections scheduled for Saturday 1st November, 2014 state as follows:


1. That as governorship aspirants, we can see that the processes leading up to the ward delegate elections, which is the foundation of all subsequent primaries, is clearly convoluted and flawed and cannot therefore produce an acceptable outcome.


2. That the PDP in Rivers State in breach of the party constitution did not conduct open registration of party members and did not authenticate party register after the Chief G.U. Ake led Executive took away the membership registers.


3. That the PDP in Rivers State did not display party registers as a condition precedent to the ward congresses as stipulated in the party constitution.


4. That as it stands, due to the defection of officers who took party registers with them, the Rivers State PDP does not have a proper membership register and the party does not have properly constituted Ward Executive Committees in most wards.



‎5. That consequent upon (4) above, the Rivers State PDP cannot have a properly constituted Ward Congresses to elect ward delegates.


6. That we had raised these and other issues in a memorandum to the South-South Integration committee submitted by Concerned Rivers State PDP Stakeholders.


7. That it is on record that our members were assaulted by thugs of a governorship aspirant and the ugly incident was widely reported in the mass media. It is unfortunate that nothing has been done about this till date.


8. That the report of the South-South Integration Committee is yet to be made public and we do not see the basis to go into the ward congresses, without the knowledge of how the Committee’s report shall impact us.


9. That the National Working Committee of our party should abide by and implement the provisions of the PDP Constitution in its Aims and Objectives in Chapter 1 item 7.3 (C) that guarantees “Adhering to the policy of rotation and zoning of party and public elective offices”.


10. That elective office in Rivers State should be zoned as has been done in Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Adamawa, and Enugu states.


11. That an unplanned visit of the National Chairman of the party to Port Harcourt was manipulated to convey some sort of endorsement of Mr. Wike even before the sale of nomination forms for the primaries.


12. To execute the plot of imposing a governorship candidate on Rivers State, membership of the Ward Congress Committee and the Appeal Panel is littered with known cronies of one of the aspirants.


13. For instance, the Secretary of the Congress Committee Mr. Chucks Akwitti works in the office of the Deputy National Chairman who is an interested party. Mr Olu Ayewoh and Mr. Lambert Opara on the Appeal panel are aides to one of the aspirants. Their membership of these panels cannot guarantee a level playing field.


PRAYERS


1. We therefore call for the immediate cancellation of the ward congresses until these grievances are addressed to avert dire consequences that could affect the fortunes of the PDP in Rivers State.


2. That the National Working Committee should order fresh registration of members of the party in order to produce authentic party membership registers for Rivers State PDP. This should be done before the ward delegate elections.


3. The PDP should abide by and implement the provisions of its Constitution in its Aims and Objectives in Chapter 1 item 7.3 (C) that guarantees “Adhering to the policy of rotation and zoning of party and public elective offices.


4. The Deputy National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus should be called to order because he has indicated sufficient interest in one of the aspirants and therefore lacks the moral and political justification to preside over the process of selecting a gubernatorial candidate for the PDP in Rivers State.


Signed:

Engr. Beks Dagogo-Jack Hon.

Bernard Mikko

Prof Don Baridam

Chief Barrister Dumo Lulu-Briggs

Hon. Gabriel Pidomson

Major Lancelot Anyanya (rtd.)

Senator Lee Maeba

Barrister Nimi Walson-Jack

Capt Nwankwo Sunday

Hon. Oseleye Dennis Ojuka

Chief (Hon) Paweriso Samuel Horsfall

Engr. Sampson Ngerebara

Dr Silva Opusunju

Hon Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja

Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill

Practical Ways to Combat Insecurity in Nigeria.

Prof. I.O. Mbachu, a lecturer at the department of political science and defence studies, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, was a guest on C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester-UK, today 1/11/14. He shared his views on the practical ways to combat insecurity in Nigeria. First, he identified poverty as the main causes of insecurity. He opined that poverty rate in Nigeria is simply too much. He touched on the regional colouration of insecurity in Nigeria. The solution to insecurity, will begin, when the government becomes serious with providing jobs. He spoke on other critical issues.

Sola Kuti's Gubernatorial Ambition.

Babasola Kuti, popularly referred to as SK, is 44 years old, an entrepreneur, an employer of labour, well known in political, business and social circles. He wants to serve the people of Lagos State in his capacity as a Governor. Today 1/11/14, he made out time from his busy schedules to grant interview to C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester, UK. Hear his vision, mission for Lagos State, including his experiences. He explained how he hopes to match the formidable strength of Bola Tinubu and APC in Lagos State. Hear his comments about Bola Tinubu and Fashola. Guess a lot goes for Sola Kuti.

First Lady is Destabilising Rivers State PDP.

C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester UK, has obtained a tape/statement by Director Generals of 15 Rivers State PDP Gubernatorial aspirants, seriously accusing the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan of interferences in the internal affairs of Rivers State PDP. She wants to impose her candidate, ignoring the dire consequences. The DG’s have issued their warning. Recall also that Rivers State PDP Secretariat on Aba Road, was set ablaze today 31/10/14.

Our Lords Prayer in Hausa and Yoruba Languages.

C.V.Akuta Radio Show Leicester UK, will bring to our listeners, Our Lord’s Prayer, in as much languages as possible. Here are Our Lord’s Prayer in Hausa and Yoruba Languages. Enjoy. Please get in touch if you can pray Our Lord’s Prayer in your language/dialect.

How Genuine Are Some Men of God.

“Men of God, men of rape” how genuine are some of these men of God? Rape cases committed by them have been on the increase. That aside, divorce cases have also taken a rise amongst men of God. Pastors Christ Oyahkilome and Christ Okotie readily come to mind. At the last count, Pastor Christ Okotie has divorced two women. Odumegwu Onwumere, a poet, writer and investigative journalist, compiled a list of media reported cases of rape amongst some men of God. See his write up below. C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester UK interviewed him. Click below and hear what he said.



"On Thursday, 21 February 2013, members of Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, in Abeokuta, arrested a pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for supposedly raping a 12-year old housemaid.

According to Vanguard, the pastor, who was an interpreter with the church, committed the crime in his home at 6, Shamusideen, Oke-Sokori area of the town, while his wife was said to have been away. After the show of shame, the girl reported the incident to her parents, hence his arrest.

P.M.NEWS had a headline, “Pastor Rapes Pastor’s Wife Inside Church”. There are others like, “MONSTER: Pastor Poured Anointing Oil On Girl’s Private Part And Raped 16-Yr-Old To “Cleanse Her From Evil Spirits”.

“Pastor Atunde of Light of Hope Orphanage Ogun State, accused of raping minors at orphanage,” (Punch).

“Raping of under aged, and Sodomy with under aged children. The story of "Men of God" in Nigeria, Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze, Chairman of the Communion of Bishops in Rivers State, confesses to raping 15 year old girl,” (Vanguard).

“General Overseer of the Jesus Army of Salvation Ministry Imo: Pastor Chukwunonso Okudiover arrested for allegedly raping 14-year-old boy”; “Pastor, 42, charged with raping 12-year-old girl”, Pastor Emmauel Mathew, 50, docked for allegedly raping three primary school pupils in Abuja.” (Premium Times).
“General Overseer of Mountain Movers Fire Ministries International Abuja: Pastor Princewill, accused of raping 14-year-old, granted bail”; “Christ Apostolic Church pastor, Ilesanmi Emmauel, remanded pastor for alleged rape of church member.” (Premium Times).

“Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, pastor, nabbed over alleged rape of 12-yr-old housemaid”; “Deeper Life Bible Church pastor, Eze Fidelis, confesses to defiling small girls”; “Police parade gay Pastor, Philips Ogbeborfor, alleged rape of member.”(Vanguard). Odumegwu Onwumere

Threats to Nigerian Judges and Lawyers

Despite series of kidnapping,and other sort of threats to Nigerian lawyers and judges, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, himself a former kidnap victim, does not believe lawyers/judges are profiled for kidnapping. He spoke during his radio interview to C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester-UK. He spoke on other issues affecting the legal profession in Nigeria. It’s always interesting, speaking with Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN).

Pastor Charles Omole's Interview.

Pastor Charles Omole, has written thirty one (31) books at the last count. C.V.Akuta Radio Show, Leicester UK, spoke to him on 17/10/14, about his latest book, which is Breakthrough Strategies for Christians in the Marketplaces. He shared his views on other issues, such as (1) No one can possess the market place without spiritual powers either demonic or Godly. (2) He believes President Goodluck Jonathan is in office, but not in power, and that he President Jonathan signed some deals with the devil.(3) Believers should join politics etc. Vintage Pastor Charles Omole. Listen and hear other comments he made.

Paths to Igbo Unity for Igbo Groups/Associations Worldwide (Vote Yes or No).

Igbo Unity is not rocket science, but it would be difficult to achieve. Yours truly is proposing, Igbo common agenda, through which, Igbo Unity can be approached. Remember, without unity of purpose, there would be little or no achievement as a group/tribe.

To achieve Igbo common agenda, let every Igbo group(s), nominate one or two person(s), may be their executives or non executive members etc. Those nominated should form a group or a committee or college of delegates or Igbo institute of agenda formulations or they could choose a name that suits them. Since Igbos are scattered all over Nigeria and the world, the author will use Lagos State as an example to illustrate how this idea can work. Let all the Igbo community unions/groups in Lagos, elect one or two persons from their group, Those elected, should then form a college of delegates to fashion the Igbo agenda, for Igbos in Lagos. Same steps, for Igbos in other states of the country. When this is achieved, each state can then nominate one person, from their college of delegate, they would then form the national Igbos delegates in Nigeria. Those in Diaspora can follow the pattern above. Their mission is only to fashion out the Igbo agenda.

Agreements on any agenda to be on simple majority. If there is no agreement on a particular subject(s), then each delegate(s) should conduct a yes or no votes/opinion poll, on their group members. Sum total of all votes/opinion polls, to be counted with simple majority winning. If an agenda is accepted/formulated, then various groups can begin to pursue it. Strategies for implementation should be included on the agenda(s). In addition groups, can begin to co-operate on common charity projects that would benefit people. All Igbo unions/groups should retain their identities, and function as usual. A memorandum of understanding to be produced and signed by all willing Igbo unions/groups.


Please vote Yes or No if you want your Igbo community group(s) to participate in this Igbo Unity processes. A similar template has been prepared for online Igbo organisations/groups worldwide. If nations with different cultures, identities, ideologies, etc can come together to form European Union, then there is no reason, why we cannot achieve a unity of purpose/common agenda for a mono tribe like us. At the macro level, referendum can be used to determine the larger Igbo agenda.

Sincerely Yours
C.V.Akuta
UK
17/10/14.

CAN President (Ayo Oritsejafor); An Accessory To Crime(s).

Oritsejafor’s jet was seized in South Africa for ferrying $10 million dollars cash, in what South African authorities confirmed might be part of an arms deal. Why on earth would a pastor’s jet be used for such deal. First, carrying large amount of cash is illegal and money laundering. The worst being that this money was part of an arms deal. This is gun running and also a crime. The fact, that Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s jet was used in this deal, makes him an accessory to the crimes of gun running and money laundering. So sure, he cannot claim ignorance of the above deal, because ignorance is not an excuse in law. The claim by Nigerian authorities as the owners of this money, make it look highly childish and suspicious.

If we examine the comments below by Ayobami Oyalowo, then it becomes clearer the complicities on the part of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.

“But, here are a few questions keen watchers have been asking. FAAN just over a year ago readjusted the laws guiding the usage of non-scheduled commercial operators. The law according to the Nigerian aviation authorities seeks to regulate and stop the abuse by private jets owners, who turn their planes over for commercial purposes illegally.

Therefore one should ask, why was Pastor Ayo private jet leased out for a supposedly commercial purpose since August 2nd 2014 according to him?

Recall also that private jet owners were not only barred from leasing their planes out for commercial purposes, they were also barred from carrying people other than their family members.

The above reasons alone are enough to indict Pastor Ayo and his co-travelers”.

http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/17/jonathan-government-goes-rogue-oritsejafor-hide-behind-one-finger-ayobami-oyalowo

Implications: This can further generate tensions and increase suspicion, between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria. More so, since Boko Haram attack has been on the increase, except Christians are preparing for self defence. Then a religious war is not far away.

Conclusions: Open and transparent investigations are needed. South African authorities should consider legal actions.

C.V.Akuta
UK
17/9/14.

#BringbackOurGirls London Protest.

Chief Leo Offorji Speaks Again.

Chat with Prince Tonye Princewill.

Citizens Public Hearing.

Irene Orleansky on Jewish-Igbo Community

Interviewing Capt Emma Iheanacho

Interview with Dodiyi Douglas Manuel.

Michael (Prof) Asuzu Speaks on Ebola.

Interview with Chief Leo Offorji

Remy Ilona on; Igbos are from Israel.

Part 1:Chief Mike (SAN) Ozekhome Speaks

Part 2:Chief Mike (SAN) Ozekhome Speaks.

Nigerian Aid Project.

Ohanaeze President General Speaks.

National Conference Updates (2).

National Conference Updates (1)

Interview with Hilson Baptiste.

Interview with Prof Chidi Odinkalu.

4th Tier Government Election in Imo State.

Interview with Pastor Tunde Bakare (1)

Interview with Pastor Tunde Bakare (3).

C.V.Akuta Radio Show Interview With Tunde Bakare

Please, click on this link to listen to interview with Tunde Bakare http://www.spreaker.com/user/6991015/interview-with-pastor-tunde-bakare-1

Boko Haram Killings; Probe Security Votes.

First, the author would wish to commiserate with the families of innocent Nigerians killed by Boko Haram. May their souls and other faithfully departed, rest in peace. It’s indeed very sad and a very great challenge to our country. Insecurity has been on an astonishing increase in the country despite billions voted for security in the national budgets. Take a look at these statistics, N348bn in 2011 budget, N921.91bn in 2012 budget, and N950bn in 2013 budget. There seems to be little or no results. Therefore the ideal thing to do is to question these budgetary allocations? Does this money allocated in the budgets end up in private pockets like typical Nigerian projects? Please join the author as we call for national probe of these allocations and what they were actually used for. The death rates are so high. Does it mean that these amounts are too little to equip our security services or what? the nation need answers. C.V.Akuta UK 28/02/14.