Is Jega leaving?

Still recovering from the shock of the postponement, some political analyst have been trying to anticipate the next move of the ruling party. As in, we all know that the postponement is their handiwork. Some of those that have tried figuring out the real reason for the postponement (We all know that our security challenges is not that immense, it's not the military that are in charge of security during elections but the Police and Civil Defense). One of the major reason they could smell out is that they desperately need to kick out the  uncompromising umpire and replace him with a compromising one. According to news making rounds in the social media, one Professor Mimiko has been nominated to replace Jega as he, Jega, bows out to take up his 'Terminal Leave '.Initially, it came as a bad news,someone told me it would be a very grievous offense should Jega bow out without conducting the general elections. Well,like I said,it was a political calculation that sometimes works out,but,most times,it only helps in pointing out the grey areas that needs to be prevented.Fortunately for the general public, this was the case...it was a possibility that was actually avoided. The incorruptible Umpire,Professor Jega, has spoken recently and according to him,yes,there's a terminal but it isn't a compulsory one,hence,he had chosen to finish the election business over the leave! JEGA IS NOT LEAVING YET! This calls for celebration. Just yesterday, I was informed that a party leader of the major opposition party, the Jagaban himself is under house arrest,courtesy the military, I don't know when the military took over the duty of arrest from the Police! About 30 troops were deployed to man the house of the APC chieftain. Honestly, I don't know the wisdom behind the house arrest. Which judge,issued the arrest warrant,on what grounds did he issue such warrant to the military instead of the Police,or...uhum... na the usual,terror act the current regime uses the military for? I mean,when the NSA told the world, he cannot guarantee safety of the polls, because the military would be tackling the bokos up north, one would expect every fit commando in the Army would be heading north. Instead,the unfortunate and disheartening news we would here is that Asiwaju Tinubu 's house is surrounded by soldiers. Let us draw conclusion yet,I believe the NSA has a good reason for the house arrest.I rest my case for now! Regards, Abdurrahman.

How Secured are Nigerians?

Nawa o!
I can't believe this!  It's quite shocking to wake up today only to learn that elections have been postponed, on top wetin abeg, security??? Haba! From what I can gather,the major reason why elections are postponed is security.
Jega had announced that he had received several written letters from National security chiefs that they cannot guarantee the security of INEC personnels (now,it's not just @ the North East alone but across the country...as far as I can infer). What it implies, therefore, is that despite the readiness of the electoral body,elections cannot hold until six weeks from now due to lack of readiness of the security (that ordinarily should be at red-alert all the time ),what a shame!
According to Jega, this is partly to enable our security forces to drive boko haram out of the North Eastern region.Several questions arises, among them is that,how is the FG and security chiefs hoping to drive out the bokos in 6 weeks while they had failed on the same mission for 6 years now?Perhaps by magical means.Another quick question is why EXACTLY is it that our armed forces and para-military cannot guarantee security during the polls, are we to believe that the armed forces are so short in manpower, if so,are they recruiting more people within the next 6 weeks,if they cannot guarantee security now,what gives us the confidence that they would in 6 weeks?!
Gaskia! I got lot of questions that are begging for answers...it's quite disappointing that we have to wait a six whole weeks on our security forces. This is another BIG slap on their faces.The first is the fact that they are so weak that they can't quench an insurgency,then,came the issue of Buhari who rose to the post of a General WITHOUT a school leaving certificate(according to them sha) and now,despite their knowledge of the fact that elections are holding on February, they still SHAMELESSLY requested for 6 more weeks to prepare for the all important event!
To me,this is the more reason for a change in the leadership of the country AND THE RULING PARTY! We need people who would do things a little more professionally and I don't see how we can get that if the leadership is not changed.
I think we should try some other party,perhaps, they would have a better manifesto for Nigerians. Sincerely, on hearing that elections are postponed because of security,I cannot but wonder how secured are we the common Nigerians, talking of the bokos, does that mean that the military had what it takes to actually uproot the insurgents all these years and had waited till now?!
I sense a great deal of foul play here! Well,either way,whether it's true we have security challenges to the extent of having to halt elections or not,one thing is certain, Nigerians have decided and the decision, every where you go is a change of government and the ruling party, not because we hated them that much but, because we are tired of the backwardness in a democracy (we no dey for military regime na!). Nigerians want to try another party's manifesto...it's a revolution baby! Vote for change!!!
Regards,
Abdurrahman.

Buhari's Certificate Saga:A BIG Show of Shame!

Hmmm....
'Buhari get certificate, Buhari no get certificate ' that's the new song in town now.
Before I continue, I would like to apologize for the long break. I'm very sorry,by the special Grace of the Almighty,I shall see to it that I update more regularly. Now,straight to business!
I find it quite amusing to see the ruling party desperately looking for ways to discredit the opposition party. Initially, it was the case of whether the opposition were behind the senseless killings of boko haram,then,afterwards,it was the Islamization of the country and now, funny enough,it is the WAEC result issue.
I don't know how you see it,but,to me,all this controversies continue to make the opposition party much stronger and the ruling weaker! I would like us to be realistic,if the General (General Muhammad Buhari, the opposition's presidential candidate,A.P.C.) has no school leaving certificate and has served in the army for decades without hitches or problems,does it speak well of the Nigerian Army? I don't think so!

THE MILITARY PRESS RELEASE, A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

Personally, I used to think very highly of the Nigerian Military, this is why yesterday's press release from their quotas shocked me! It was such a disappointment!
If WAEC is a criteria for enrolling as a soldier and one of the applicant couldn't provide it and you accepted a statement of result from a secondary school as substitute, isn't it only logical that you investigate the matter and ensure that the certificate is later provided? Please, note that we are not talking of a new serving recruit here,we are actually talking of a RETIRED GENERAL!
This is a man who had been recruited and have served in the military in various capacities and have participated in many military courses during his rise in the military hierarchy... Bros, I am talking of a GENERAL here!
If per chance he got enrolled as a junior officer without his WAEC,is it not only sensible he provides the certificate before he is recommended for ANY course at all? On reading his profile, he passed a course of 'Strategic Planning ' in the US WAR COLLEGE! How was he enrolled for the course, with what credentials was a he registered into the US War College, is it with the Principal's note or the statement of result? I don't know if you are getting me? Because for the military to have enrolled a soldier without the necessary papers shows a high level of incompetence in the military! If you cannot provide the certificate with which one of your Generals was enrolled into the military and you SHAMELESSLY affirmed this on mass,then,I say to you that you are a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

INEC'S SILENCE,HYPOCRITICAL AND UNFORTUNATE!

I don't know if the present dispensation takes us for a fool. Buhari had started contesting for the Presidency since 2003 and has always been cleared by INEC. His qualifications hasn't been in doubt,why is it now,hasn't he been registering for the candidacy since 2003, what has changed,does it mean that all this while, he has not the required qualifications and yet he had gotten 3 consecutive clearance to contest? Abeg, Jega, answer us fa!
The silence of the INEC, to me is most unfortunate and deafening indeed! If INEC has been clearing him for election since 2003 and there's an eyebrow raised as to his qualifications today, I think it's only moral and logical that INEC explains how and why he (General Buhari) has always gotten cleared for elections so as to clear the air once and for all! INEC owe Nigerians explanation and a lot it for that matter! Their refusal to talk ON TIME is most hypocritical and sentimental!

TO THE GENERAL...

I'll say well done! Since,unfortunately, the Military has disappointed you and Nigerians as a whole, may I suggest you visit the WAEC office to seek the re-issuance of your WAEC results, they should still possess your result IN YOUR PERSONAL FILE unlike the military who has only your statement of results and never bothered to seek for the original.

PERSONALLY...

I haven't and would NEVER take the issue seriously because even the worst scenerio doesn't disqualify the General! He already possess other higher certificates WHICH WERE NOT FORGED AND FROM HIGHLY REPUTABLE INSTITUTIONS!
The issue here is like a person that seeks employment and was asked to provide a minimum qualification of a degree and he presented a master's degree. Then,one of the contenders for the job shouted foul that the said candidate has no school leaving certificate! Isn't it ridiculous?
Okay,let's assume it's true,Buhari attended a secondary school,a reputable Nigerian school, got into the army,Nigerian Army,scaled up the ranks and files of the Army and have, during this time been sent BY THE ARMY for more military training and have obtained higher certificates in the process,despite the very shameful announcement of the Army whose problem,REALLY, is the certificate issue,is it that of a honorable citizen who had served his country selflessly for decades or that of a government organ that refused to keep updated info of its staff?
What are they saying, are they saying that his service in the military is null and void? Should that be the case,he should be expected to return all funds expended on him during his service year as well as the pension benefits he has received so far! If,however, his qualifications to enroll in the military is intact and Okay, then I believe, tendering higher level certificates should over rule the WAEC results. Therefore, the issue of whether he has WAEC result or not is irrelevant!
Whatever happens the military's press release has degraded it so much in my personal ratings that I begin to wonder if the whole military altogether isn't a SHAM!
Regards,
Abdurrahman.

The Youth in Nigeria's Democracy:Features to look out for

Okay! Agreed,it's not right to vote for tribal or religious bias reasons, but for what reasons shall I vote?
It's quite simple I would say you vote for a leader not for tribe or religion. On how to identify a leader,I would suggest you look out for the following:

Honesty
According to Forbes,honesty is key. If your candidate is always not coming out straight on issues and is always coming up with reasons for failure,then,he is unworthy.
A good leader should be the type you can trust most of the time to deliver the goodies. When he promises,he delivers. So, I ask you,can you swear that the person you hope to vote for would do as he says? If within yourself (be honest),without thinking,you answered a 'yes' to this question,then,cast your vote for him but if you had to think even for a moment to answer this question,then,don't vote for him.

Communication
How often do you get to see him,is he social, how well does he communicate with you prior to today... how often do you see him,is he accessible?
Bros,one of the greatest mistakes we do make as a people in Nigeria is that we vote people who value privacy to socialization. If your leader is not sociable, as in, most often than not,he is out of site,always travelling out,how is he supposed to lead well? A leader must always be available in body and spirit, you should be able to communicate with your leader most of the time... a good leader is always accessible... no barrier or barricades...even without invitation, sometimes, you should be able to see him! Is your leader that accessible,if not,how are supposed to make demands and get answers? I leave you to answer that and you know what to do if he is not.

Confidence
Look,if the person you choose to vote for doesn't have this one...I mean confidence,please wait no more,just change your mind right now!
If your leader lacks confidence,trust me,you would be voting for chaos and anarchy when you cast your vote for him. An acid test of the level of confidence of your leader lies right in the manner in which he talks. If he is like giving an impression like there are people that are greater than he is,people that are above the law,if he is talking like there's some sort of Mafia somewhere...a cabal that can hinder his intended smooth running of his administration,please don't vote for him.HE LACKS ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT OF LEADERSHIP....CONFIDENCE!
If you insist and still go ahead to vote for him and lawlessness becomes the order of the day and you experience a sharp increase in cases of corruption and crime,please, blame no one but yourself!

Commitment
The other day when I was browsing through Facebook,someone was like....'when Jonathan (PDP,christian and Southerner) didn't cancel or postpone his election campaign in honor of the victims of Nyanyan bomb blast,everyone was blaming him,now Kwankwaso (APC) has done the same and no one is blaming him...'
When I read this,I was like some people don't realize that human beings like them were the ones that loose their lives when terrorists strike!
It's only natural to expect a committed leader to mourn the death of his subjects,even if it's just a soul. Failure to do so sends an 'I don't care ' message to the people.
In Pakistan,during election campaign period,Imran Khan fell off a platform that was prepared for him and broke his neck in the process. Guess what other contestants did? They suspended their campaign in honor of a fellow contestant... that's what I call sportsmanship... a quality our politicians lack.
In South Korea,there was a ship wreck and just for sluggish response to rescue,the people tongue lashed the Prime Minister and he resigned! Now,please,note that it was a ship wreck which could happen anytime and cannot be directly linked to the government,the Prime Minister resigned pointing out that had they responded quicker, some lives could be saved,he resigned because he cares,he is human and committed enough to take responsibility and actually punishes himself by sacrificing a post he sweated and worked hard to hold!
Now,compare that to Jonathan's case whereby,there was mass murder in the country's capital and in less than 48 hours, the president was dancing and singing in a political rally,and you there,trying to fault the condemnation! Haba!
So,when I read the guy's write up on Facebook,I felt sorry for him and all that are dogmatic in the way they follow their favorite politician and party. That is not Democratic in any way,it's a big-time anarchy!
Now,if the person you are about to vote for has no such passionate commitment records as exemplified above the South Korean Prime Minister,he is not good enough,don't vote for him! Whether APC or PDP.

Positivity and Creativity
As a leader,you are expected to lead not to rule. Hence,you must be positive in the way you think. Like they say,'If you really want to do something,you would find a way,but,if you don't,you find an excuse'.
Most of our present crop of leaders (should I say rulers) are always full of excuses,they hardly deliver. This is your chance to make a change...your vote is all you need to effect that change.
Out of a leader's resolve to always keep a positive mind comes the abundance of creativity which goes a long way to inspire positivity in the followers.A typical very close example of positivity and creativity is the case of Tinubu,then the governor of Lagos state and Obasanjo the then President of Nigeria.
Obasanjo ordered all states that created new local governments to reverse their creation. All but Tinubu obeyed. In response to Tinubu's defiance,the Federal Government,refused to remit Lagos states federal allocation. Instead of repenting and begging for forgiveness,Tinubu actually continued running his government despite the short in funding. What did he do,he simply looked inwards and made Lagos take care of her own business via internally generated revenue! That was the first practical example of the fact that EVERY STATE CAN TAKE CARE OF ITSELF WITHOUT THE FEDERAL ALLOCATION!
Now,that's a combination of  Positivity, creativity, commitment,bravery and uncommon courage... what a cool combo!!!
See,I can continue on and on but,I would put a stop at this point. We all know a good leader when we see one. I went through all these troubles to tell you the truth...YOUR CHOICE OF ACTION TODAY CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU. TO MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO OF MONEY POLITICS IS TO EMPOWER THE CORRUPT TO CONTINUE EXPLOITING US WHILE VOTING FOR CHANGE, VOTING A GOOD LEADER DESPITE HIS REFUSAL TO PAY YOU FOR YOUR VOTES, IS THE GREATEST FORM OF REVOLT OF ALL!!!
We are the youth,when their conflict and crisis,it's the youth and when there's a positive change, you find the youth there. It's the youth that are used as thugs during electioneering... the organization and success of politicians' campaign programs all hinges on the youth,yet,it's the youth that suffers the most when corrupt leaders come to power.
I therefore,call on the youth...you guys, stop all the BLIND SUPPORT FOR EITHER JONATHAN, BUHARI OR ATIKU AND FOCUS MAINLY ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS...WHO HAS THE BEST RECORDS? PLEASE, DON'T BE LURED AGAIN INTO VOTING BASED ON RELIGION OR ETHNICITY VOTE STRICTLY BASED ON YOUR CONVICTION. WITHIN YOUR HEART,ANSWER THE QUESTION; CAN MY CANDIDATE DO IT???  BE SINCERE WITH YOUR ANSWER AND VOTE ACCORDINGLY...I REST MY CASE FOR NOW!

The Youth in Nigerian Democracy:Choose wisely!

It's exactly a month ago I updated this blog,I'm sorry. I shall do all I can to prevent re-occurrence,God's Grace.
Jonathan's 57,our National House of Assembly had a 'free for all' battle with the Police and here I am hoping just to share a video I stumble upon with you.
Having given it a thought, I have decided to present what I originally intended to share which is the video. However,it won't be nice to just let those issues pass by without a comment.
Sincerely,the drama seems to unfold at a faster pace than usual. I saw a video of the honorables of the National Assembly scaling over the gate of the building. It sounded ridiculous and embarrassing at the same time. I mean it's unimaginable that one day,the honorables would have to climb over the fence to do their job....it's such a shame!This National disgrace poses,amongst so many,the following.
Why would members of the house elected on the platform of the PDP be allowed easy passage while those from other have to fight through the Police and tear gas to gain access to their place of work? The Police were responsible for the harassment,by whose order,the IG or the President, does the IG have the guts to give such orders without the consent of the President? If he,the IG truly acted on his own accord,then,he should be subjected to interrogation as he has not only cause the crisis but had actually tried to obstruct the smooth running government business for which he was primarily employed to enhance. He should be investigated and if found guilty should be sacked and made to the full price for the crime. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW...NOT EVEN THE PRESIDENT HIMSELF!
Having said that,I think it's time to present my original message of the day...the CVs of the most likely presidential candidates we have a presently...they are Atiku, Bukhari and Jonathan. Guys,I'm sorry the best I can do is refer you to a youtube link. I shall try make my videos downloadable some other time... please bear with me... click here . Happy viewing!
Regards,
Abdurrahman,
07037695859

The Youth in Nigerian Democracy: Money Politics&Our Birthrights

Already,the economy is suffering from, in a lay man's language, lack of cash...it's as if money is being mopped out of the economy... everyone is complaining 'no money,money! '. It's equally amusing to note that virtually all of us know why this is the case. We all know that our political heads are stock piling the money ahead of the upcoming general elections. But what has money got to do with elections to the extent that so much savings is required?
Under normal circumstances,apart from the purchase of nomination forms,other things that should cost money are election campaign materials and their customization as well as souvenirs... stuffs relating to hosting and presenting campaign promises to potential voters...other than these, there's very little need for money during elections. But,is this the case,how affordable are even the nomination forms among other necessities of electioneering,can we say categorically,under the present circumstances, that contesting and winning elections is feasibly possible for all Nigerians as enshrined in our law book without having to bow or submit to the whims of some godfather... ARE OUR ELECTIONS TRULY FAIR,IF NOT,WHY NOT?
I read on facebook that one of the aspirants for presidency complained of the exorbitant charges for the nomination forms in his choice party and the best defense a spokesperson of the affected political party could muster is that they did that to separate the boys from the men! I think that is crazy! It's like the party's authorities have forgotten what elections are all about!!!
Elections are the only means by which people choose their leaders, any attempt to 'separate the men from the boys' is actually an attempt to disenfranchise the people and impose someone on the people. Let the people decide,not you...stop using your position against the people. Nomination forms are meant to be affordable enough for any Nigerian to purchase without having to pay through the nose. This is, in fact,the very first step to true democracy...an average man should be able to afford the nomination forms both within a party and INEC! 'Separating the men from the boys' by INCREASING THE PRICES OF NOMINATION FORMS,to me,is like saying ONLY THE RICH HAS THE RIGHT TO BE VOTED FOR AND I DON'T SEE THE FAIRNESS IN THAT!THE PRICES MUST BE AFFORDABLE TO ENSURE FAIRNESS.
Another burning issue that's worth discussing here is the idea of 'Unanimous Candidate' which is another way of saying 'look,this guy is popular and have done so well that NONE OF US WANTS TO GO THE PRIMARIES WITH HIM!' Now,that's something,I don't see happening in Nigeria unless you are able to silence the opposition one way or the other. Some are bribed with either money or a post in government others who refuse the bribe are either permanently silenced (killed) or outdone one way or the other or sometimes suspended...there are many ways to keep opposition away. But the bottomline here is that MONEY IS REQUIRED TO DO IT...ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO HOARD MONEY!
So,when I hear 'Unanimous Candidate' or 'Our sole Candidate' I know there's more to it that it meets the eye...most often than not,there's a foul play!
Now,all the above mentioned forms of corrupt practises are done covertly behind the scenes...but,what's with the money game we all get involved with a few days to the elections? I still find it difficult to understand how we expect a change when we keep doing the same things the same way all the time!
Every four years,we get set to elect new leaders but we end up electing the same old hands that has practically robbed us of the dividends of democracy and have done more of embezzlement than development. Yet,we keep on recycling the same old cargoes and somehow hope to experience some change! Isn't that crazy?!
If you desire a change,you have to change the way you do things. If we hope to get a better deal from our politicians, we must learn to live without their miserable, petty bribes of 'rice and semo',or more precisely, their 'money politics'!
Like I mentioned in a previous post,they don't really need your votes, what they really need is our endorsement to rigging... this is exactly what you give to them the moment you accept their...'gifts'. Just because of the money,you attend their rallies, sign documents that say they are the people's choice, you walk around in their campaign shirts, hats and vans and you still wonder why life is so hard in Nigeria? If life was easier,how would they have bought your conscience so easily?!
They would do all that's necessary  to starve you hard enough to sell your birthright like Eesau,brother to Jacob!You buy only hungry people, you can't buy financially independent people. You have to stay poor to maintain the status quo!
Just like Eesau, we go on a hunt for the heads of the political class, our Jacobs... and just like Jacob, they take to their heels and hide away in bullet proof SUV's and in the protection of the security agencies for another four years during which we complain,lament endlessly and just when we get the chance to have our sweet revenge by voting them out,they starve us a lot more so that we would do anything to get paid and instead of ending the vicious circle,we loose focus,turn around and find reasons why we should accept their bribes...and so begins another circle!
You know, some people would tell you they accepted the money as their own share of the national cake...their share of the loot...so,politicians loot the treasury and give you your own cut...that makes you equally guilty even if his is in millions and yours is just N500...you are equally a thief! This is why it's wrong to accept bribes... you bribe to get UNDESERVED benefits! Whoever accepts it is party to it and part of the problems of the state because, YOU ARE IN FACT A MAJOR REASON WHY HE STEALS...IF YOU WON'T TAKE A BRIBE, HE WON'T BOTHER STEALING AND HOARDING ENOUGH TO PAY NEITHER WOULD HE EXPECT TO GET ANYTHING FROM YOU UNLESS HE EARNS IT!
That's why I'm appealing to every well meaning youth to reject all forms of incentives for their votes and give only to deserving candidate...MAKE THEM EARN YOUR VOTES,DON'T SELL IT TO THEM...VOTE FOR MERIT NOT BRIBES, VOTE FOR PROGRESS,VOTE FOR CHANGE AND GOD BLESS NIGERIA!!!
Regards,
Abdurrahman,
07037595859,
http://moneymakingmachine-alchemy007.blogspot.com

The Youth in Nigerian Democracy:Vote for Merit NOT Zoning

It's funny to note that the greatest hindrance to Nigeria's national development is the Federal Character.
Literally, the Federal Character involves the application of zoning federal posts and appointments based on ethnic and tribal affiliations. How,effective is this policy in our national life,is it affecting us positively or negatively? Let's briefly discuss the reason for the policy in the first place.
Basically, the need for the policy arose from the multicultural nature of Nigerian society. It was thought that for Nigeria to stay a country, everyone must have equal opportunities,every one must be able to aspire and hold ANY federal public post. In order to ensure this, a particular sharing formula was agreed upon... this sharing formula is what we now know as the Federal Character.
For instance,in a federal agency... say in an environmental agency, if the Director of the agency is a Hausa, the deputy Director must either be a Yoruba or an Ibo. If you go to another agency,an Ibo would be the head and a Hausa the deputy, another agency would have a Yoruba on top with an Ibo deputizing him.NO QUESTION IS ASKED ON HOW WELL HE CAN MANAGE THE POST SO LONG HE IS FROM A PARTICULAR TRIBE.This is the idea behind the adoption of the policy. It was expected to give a sense of belonging to all and sundry. Is this the case? I very much doubt it!
If it has been working as expected, everyone would be proud to be a Nigerian and NONE WOULD BE CLAMORING FOR THE COUNTRY'S CESSATION.
I have seen different map models of Nigeria on facebook... one in particular was designed to show the cessation of the country! For any Nigerian at all to think of such a despicable act,it clearly goes to show that the federal character is not working. It means that some people still feel disenfranchised despite the efforts of our founding fathers to ensure equal access to federal opportunities. But what is actually wrong and how do we best right the wrongs?
I would suggest in my opinion that we take after the US whose system of government (Presidential ) we have adopted.
Just like Nigeria, the US is a multicultural society. Funny enough,they too,operate the presidential system of government. The cultural divide is far much more wider than it exists in Nigeria...here we are talking about.differences that's as much as the skin colour... black and white , yet,each day,they see more reasons to remain a country. What's the magic,what's the secret of their unity in diversity? I see none other than the RULE OF LAW!
Unlike in Nigeria where we harbour 'sacred cows', in the US when found guilty of any crime, you pay the price in full. Likewise, if you qualify for a post or reward, nobody wants to know where you come from before you get what you deserve...their system is generally based on merit! THAT'S WHY OBAMA,A BLACK MAN CAN EMERGE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
Can you say the same of Nigeria, I very much doubt it...here,the status quo is jungle justice... winner takes all. This was the system when the Hausa/Fulani were on top...the same is the case now that a president from the so called minority class is in power. So,what's the difference between a Northerner and a Southerner? None! IT'S WINNER TAKES ALL!!!
This is why Nigeria is in the sorry state we find ourselves today. When we vote,we don't vote for merit but for our tribesman or a man of the same faith as ours. Both (merit and ethnic/religious bias)  has their consequences. When you vote for a man of merit,you would end up with a man of integrity like Mandela, someone like the late President Yaradua who declared his asset when he came to power and allowed justice to take it's course during election tribunals which brought opposition parties to power in some states. However, if you vote based on religious or ethnic bias,you end up with a ruthless man like the Pharaoh and Adolph Hitler! You know their stories... you know how they brought calamity and destruction on their people due to their ethnic bias. These goes a long way to prove that God Himself is against tribal and religious bias of all sorts.
Why do you and I always dream of living abroad? There's none other reason than the fact that in those far away lands,THERE'S RULE OF LAW! When you qualify for a job or benefit,you get it without having to know anybody! In that lies the answer to our multiple problems. We need to ensure peace and unity which is impossible to uphold without a firm establishment of the rule of law.
If you ask me,our problem is not who rules or where he comes from but the fact that he/she abuses power...he/she shields criminals from his/her tribe from prosecution while trying to apply the laws in full measure on people of other tribe or religion... this is in fact the root of our problems as country. It's quite saddening to note that some Nigerians don't know that President Jonathan is not responsible for the South -South alone... they don't think the boko haram issue concerns the president... they say it's a Hausa problem! How can you think like that...it's like most Nigerians don't know the true essence of democracy. All this stems from lack of Democratic awareness... most Nigerians sees themselves as Hausa,Ibo,Yoruba as the case maybe... they don't see themselves as Nigerians. It's therefore difficult to see ourselves as one. This is why it's hard to practice the rule of law.
Unless we adopt the rule of as the US have,reward hardwork like Obama and punish crime irrespective of who is involved like the French who jailed a former president for corrupt practises,progress would be very difficult even at the local level.
Some think Nigeria's problems is as a result of cultural diversity,considering the local tussle between Modakeke and Ife,the Hausa/Fulani and other tribes like the Kaje and Kanuri of the North and between the Ibos and the 'Orno ' ...the 'out casts',I doubt if cessation would solve the impending problems we currently have. There are way too many differences between us...breaking the country based on these differences would not solve our problems. If the differences in cultural heritage is the basis, then,a state like Niger state might end up being a republic...and a Hamlet in Cross-river would one day clamour for independence... those who have explored these areas among other extremely multicultural regions of the country... especially the North -Central and the South-South know exactly what I'm talking about. This is why I laugh when people start talking of the cessation of Nigeria. There's no way you can do it,there would always be the dominant and minority tribes...only in smaller scales. Cessation based on religion is not even feasible... we are too mixed up for that to happen. Not even the major tribes can boast of unity in Nigeria.
Next year's general elections is yet another opportunity to choose our leaders for another 4 years. Without your votes and support, none of the incumbents can be re-elected no matter how much they try...it happened in Ekiti. Likewise, a popular candidate would not loose an election no matter how much the pressure if you vote him. It happened in Osun. Truly, your votes count,just remember to vote based on merit and not on bias. VOTE AS A NIGERIAN NOT OTHERWISE...AND VOTE ON  MERIT...ONLY!!!
I rest my case for now!
Regards,
Abdurrahman,
07037595859,
http://moneymakingmachine-alchemy007.blogspot.com