There are certain things that has been bothering my mind concerning Nigeria, all this while. And I have been seeking the appropriate time, place and institution to channel my questions to. But now I think the time is fully ripe for me to ask these questions and expect answers from the appropriate quarters, before things goos wrong in the face of prevailing circumstances in Nigeria.
Here Are My Questions:
1. Fact: the president is expected to write the national assembly to transfer his powers to the vice president in acting capacity, if he decides to take a leave. Now my number one question is,
> What happens if the President fails to transmit his powers to his vice due to a serious health emergency (let's say "Hearth Attack"), and he's unable to return to the country after a period of six months or more?
2. What happens if the president fails to recover from his sickness after one year(like being in "Coma", "Amnesia" or something of such), or he becomes a vegetable or probably physically paralyzed (stroke, Blind, Deaf, Dumb)??.
3. This is the real question, and I want the Nigerian National Assembly to focus on this particular question. I want to use what is currently on ground in Nigeria to give meaning to this question.
> What happens if the current acting president (VP) becomes very ill and needs and urgent medical attention???.
Just imagine that the illness will keep him out of Nigeria for close to 3 months or more (even if its just one day)
Please, let's not say God forbid or it can't happen, i really want us to critically look into this issues in other to adopt a holistic legislative approach to it.
Let no one say I'm wishing the president, his vice or the nation at large evil; far from that, I'm just a concerned (We cannot afford to allow those we do not trust to hijack power) Nigerian and I want the best for this great Nation.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Wow! Finally the much awaited Decision Day in Nigeria is here. Many people thought this day will never come.
There were accusation and counter accusations that the ruling party and president is planning an Interim Government. Most pessimist said the president will use the Military to ask for more weeks to totally wipe out Boko Haram, coz he's afraid of the elections.
Some other group were of the view that the President will remove the electoral body's helmsman(Prof. Atahiru Jega). Which would have attracted wide condemnation and probably violence.But the goodnews here is that all that has been buried now, coz the much awaited Election Day in Nigeria is here.
This is a key indicator that Nigeria's democracy is here to stay. And I will therefore hail the courage of Mr President for putting together all machinerys in place to make this day a reality.
I hereby advice all Nigerians to go out today and vote, conduct themselves in peaceful manner and shun all acts of violence. Do not allow yourself to be used as an instrument of destruction or violence. WARNING!
The period of Campaigning has official ended, therefore you are not expected to:
1. Form any political gathering around any polling booth.
2. Chant party Slogan any where around any polling booth
3. Wear party T.shirt or anything similar to voting center, to avoid embarrassment or provocation
4. Move out with your party customized/painted vehicle.
5. Canvas for votes around the polling center.
March 28 General Elections In Nigeria is for Presidential and National Assembly seats.I pledge Peace and Equally employ you to do same.Peace! Peace!! Peace!!! All Over Nigeria.
United we Stand Forever!.
In Democracy, almost everything goes, they call it Freedom Of Expression/Speech. What will make a sensible adult, called elder statesman descend so low to dancing to the tune of opposition just to remain relevant?.Only a fool will take Obasanjo's claims and accusations as a fight for Nigeria or fight to defend Nigeria's democracy. For God's sake what does this old man want from this great nation? Why has he decided to make Nigeria his private business where he issue all forms of orders and it must be carried out?. The last time I checked, Obasanjo wasn't the only past head of State alive, and he wasn't also the only elder statesman in Nigeria. So when did he became the mouth piece of the God of the land? When did Obasanjo became the all knowing and all seeing god?Who ordained him the High Priest of the land? Who anointed Obasanjo and declared him "wiser than King Solomon"?
When will this battle to remain relevant at all times and Cost end? What happens When the "Watcher becomes the Watched"? Or does he think all his Sins are Forgiven, what about the Prophecies of Tunde Bakare("Obasanjo will go back to Jail")?10 Reasons Why I hate Democracy
1. Democracy is very Expensive to maintain.
2. Democracy is too slow in getting things done(due process and waiting for approval).
3. Democracy is so wasteful (it encourages legitimate ways of wasting resources. Stealing)
4. Democracy makes the rich and the connected richer and the poor poorer (it widens the gap between the poor and the rich, especially in africa)
5. Democracy encourages thuggery and social unrest (the military will put an end to any nonsense without anyones approval)
6. Only under democratic setting will the military be insulted by a bloody civilian without severe punishment.
7. Only under democratic rule will you stone the commander In Chief of the Armed Forces without paying the ultimate penalty(Death)
8. Only under a democratic rule will you call a press conference or grant an interview live on a national television, speak ill against the Government or the head of State and walk out without being hurt, arrested or even losing your life on the process.9. Only under a democratic government will any individual threaten the State and the head of State publicly and still walk freely on the streets with his supporters.
10. Democracy has no room for one powerful leader who can take decisions as at when it is required without the fear of any law or whatsoever. Even the president of America is not powerful, coz he cannot take decisions on his own, the Congress has to approve of all his Policies and Programs.
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