Buhari, Soyinka Demand New Voters’ Register
•To hold rally next week
Apparently worried by the short time left for the preparation of the 2011 election, former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola would lead a mass rally in Lagos next week Wednesday to protest the current voters’ register.
The protesters are demanding for a new voters’ register well ahead of next year’s election, which is seen as critical to Nigeria’s survival as a democracy.
The rally is being put together by pro-democracy organization Save Nigeria Group (SNG), in collaboration with the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER). It will commence at Onikan Stadium in Lagos Island.
A statement by Yinka Odumakin and Salihu Lukman on behalf of the SNG, said the demand for a new voters’ register would serve as a prelude for the pursuit of the one-man-one-vote cause.
The group also said the rally is a continuation of its national mobilization for free, fair and credible polls in 2011, which it said started in Abuja on May 31, 2010.
Other speakers expected at the rally are conveners of SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare, former Governor of Lagos State Bola Tinubu, National Co-ordinator of CODER Mr. Ayo Opadokun.
Other speakers are former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Alani Akinrinade, former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi.
Former Governor of Anambra State Dr. Chris Ngige, former National Chairman of the Action Congress (AC) Chief Bisi Akande, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and Mr. Femi Falana, are also expected.
Former president of Civil Liberty Organisation (CLO) Mrs. Ayo Obe, presidential aspirant Bashorun Dele Momodu, President of Campaign for Democracy (CD) Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, AC National Secretary Dr. Usman Bugaje, governorship candidate of the Democratic Peoples Alliance (DPA) Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Hon. Olawale Oshun and Leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) Mujahid Asari Dokubo would also be there.
A new Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the person of Prof. Attahiru Jega has been appointed. He would be screened by the Senate next Tuesday. But many are worried that the body appears not to have a plan to review the voters’ register or made such public as yet.
INEC’s poor preparations and administrative lapses led to the disenfranchisement of some voters during the Anambra governorship election held in February. There were complaints ranging from omission of names from the register and others being listed in areas outside their immediate locality.
Although, the election was generally regarded as free and fair, many have warned that a repeat at the national level would cause severe chaos. Therefore, expectations are that INEC should begin a review of the voters’ register in order to have smooth elections next year.
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Friday, 23 April 2010
IBB of a thing
I have been receiving different messages on both my facebook and twitter about IBB.
this are some of the comments i have received so far about IBB intention to run for the presidency come 2011>
Seun Kolade April 20 at 11:39pm Reply
Hello Compatriot,
I hope you're well today and I believe are more determined than yesterday to bring to reality the dream of our generation, the younger generation, for a better and great Nigeria
A short while ago I came accross an opinion published in a Nigerian newspaper in whch the writer asserted, among other things, that IBB should be left alone and that 'June 12 is gone for good'. Like many misguided youngsters out there, the fellow completely missed the symbolic message June 12 represents, and it is rather curious that he actually, in the same breadth, called for a 'peaceful revolution' instead of 'dwelling on the past'. Indeed, revolution entails a radical departure from, but not a blind denial of, the past with a view to constructing and establishing new structures for a virile, more equal and progressive socio-economic order.
The message of the June 12 presidential election is that Nigeria is effectively a pseudo-democracy in which the will of the people is nothing to reckon with. According to IBB, although Abiola won the election, he could not claim his mandate because the powerful 'elite', military and civilian, do not want him. This is the tragic tale of the Nigerian State, under both military and civilian rule, that the electorate is inconsequential and the rulers are ruiners, accountable to no one.
Any revolution worthy of the name has to start with this recognition, and nothing encaspulates it more than the voided June 12 election. The result of that historic coup against the electorate is
that since June 12, splintered groups, especially in the Niger Delta, have increasingly resorted to violence as a means of getting their voices heard. The language of violence has taken the place of the ballot, and time is running out to change the dynamics, to establish strong institutions for a more just, peaceful and prosperous society.
Seun Kolade,
London,
German Military dictator Adolf Hitler has been desribed by the Historians as an EVIL GENIUS. Hitler had his A-4 Rocket described as a Revenge weapon , first tested on June 13 1942.
relatedly Nigerian Military Dictator Ibrahim Babangida described by the Nigerian press as an EVIL GENIUS
had his Option A-4 Electoral process which cuilminated in the Presidential elections of June 12 1993. The
supposedl wiinner of the June 12 elections ,Basorun M.K.O. Abiola died in the Hands of General
Abdusalami Abubakar a childhood friend of Babangida and from the same minna Niger State as
Babangida. Abubakar was born June 13 1942 same day as the first test of the A-4 Rocket
Ignatius of Loyola and Ibrahim Babangida
There are strange developments between Nigeria and Spain in respect of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and
Ibrahim Babaginda
Ignatius of Loyola was born in Northern Spain in 1491.he was a soldier
ibrahim Babangida was born in Northern Nigeria in 1941 also a soldier
1491 is just a rearrangement of 1941.
Ignatius of Loyola founded the society of Jesus on August 15 1543
Babangida was born August 17 1941"
Ignatius took up arms for the Duke of Najera.Broke his leg and injured another was known to limp,had surgery and spent a long time recovering after being taken home by French Soldiers .
Babangida fought in the Nigerian Civil war. Susstained a leg injury,radiculopathy known to limp,,had Surgery and spent a long time recovering in the Hospital in France
Najera is associated with the river Najerilla
Nigeria is associated with the river Niger.
The slang for Nigeria is Naija
Ignatius of Loyola died July 31 1556
Babangida declared open the executive chamber of the presidential villa Abuja on July 31 1991
.Babangida is a General and Ignatius a Superior General
.
Loyola was a spaniard. He lived in the Castle of Loyola in spain
Babangda lives in a Mansion in Minna,Niger state.
9JA SAY NO TO IBB
this are some of the comments i have received so far about IBB intention to run for the presidency come 2011>
Seun Kolade April 20 at 11:39pm Reply
Hello Compatriot,
I hope you're well today and I believe are more determined than yesterday to bring to reality the dream of our generation, the younger generation, for a better and great Nigeria
A short while ago I came accross an opinion published in a Nigerian newspaper in whch the writer asserted, among other things, that IBB should be left alone and that 'June 12 is gone for good'. Like many misguided youngsters out there, the fellow completely missed the symbolic message June 12 represents, and it is rather curious that he actually, in the same breadth, called for a 'peaceful revolution' instead of 'dwelling on the past'. Indeed, revolution entails a radical departure from, but not a blind denial of, the past with a view to constructing and establishing new structures for a virile, more equal and progressive socio-economic order.
The message of the June 12 presidential election is that Nigeria is effectively a pseudo-democracy in which the will of the people is nothing to reckon with. According to IBB, although Abiola won the election, he could not claim his mandate because the powerful 'elite', military and civilian, do not want him. This is the tragic tale of the Nigerian State, under both military and civilian rule, that the electorate is inconsequential and the rulers are ruiners, accountable to no one.
Any revolution worthy of the name has to start with this recognition, and nothing encaspulates it more than the voided June 12 election. The result of that historic coup against the electorate is
that since June 12, splintered groups, especially in the Niger Delta, have increasingly resorted to violence as a means of getting their voices heard. The language of violence has taken the place of the ballot, and time is running out to change the dynamics, to establish strong institutions for a more just, peaceful and prosperous society.
Seun Kolade,
London,
German Military dictator Adolf Hitler has been desribed by the Historians as an EVIL GENIUS. Hitler had his A-4 Rocket described as a Revenge weapon , first tested on June 13 1942.
relatedly Nigerian Military Dictator Ibrahim Babangida described by the Nigerian press as an EVIL GENIUS
had his Option A-4 Electoral process which cuilminated in the Presidential elections of June 12 1993. The
supposedl wiinner of the June 12 elections ,Basorun M.K.O. Abiola died in the Hands of General
Abdusalami Abubakar a childhood friend of Babangida and from the same minna Niger State as
Babangida. Abubakar was born June 13 1942 same day as the first test of the A-4 Rocket
Ignatius of Loyola and Ibrahim Babangida
There are strange developments between Nigeria and Spain in respect of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and
Ibrahim Babaginda
Ignatius of Loyola was born in Northern Spain in 1491.he was a soldier
ibrahim Babangida was born in Northern Nigeria in 1941 also a soldier
1491 is just a rearrangement of 1941.
Ignatius of Loyola founded the society of Jesus on August 15 1543
Babangida was born August 17 1941"
Ignatius took up arms for the Duke of Najera.Broke his leg and injured another was known to limp,had surgery and spent a long time recovering after being taken home by French Soldiers .
Babangida fought in the Nigerian Civil war. Susstained a leg injury,radiculopathy known to limp,,had Surgery and spent a long time recovering in the Hospital in France
Najera is associated with the river Najerilla
Nigeria is associated with the river Niger.
The slang for Nigeria is Naija
Ignatius of Loyola died July 31 1556
Babangida declared open the executive chamber of the presidential villa Abuja on July 31 1991
.Babangida is a General and Ignatius a Superior General
.
Loyola was a spaniard. He lived in the Castle of Loyola in spain
Babangda lives in a Mansion in Minna,Niger state.
9JA SAY NO TO IBB
Thursday, 22 April 2010
THANK YOU ALL
We are using this medium to thank all those who support us on fiyin's project, may God almighty continue to reward you for good deed towards raising funds for this project. we shall be forever indebted to Miss carol williams of Unicef, Alabi Michael, victor omasuan, save-a-soul today, SFH, and so many others who have contribute towards this project, may God almighty continue to enrich you, bless you.
Actright initiatives
Actright initiatives
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Save A Soul
Although we are not a charity organization, but sometimes in our life we have to change. I didn't know where to start but remember this "Givers never lack" just yesterday i went to visit a friend of mine in the hosiptal, OAUTHC to be precise. What i saw yesterday make to know & believe that a sleeping dog is better than dead lion. A three year old beautiful funbi having hole in her heart since birth, she has been hosipitalized since november last year when her case become worse, i have booked an appoint with the doctor in charge of her case so as to make further enquiry. Let join hands in saving little funbi live!
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