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“When we admit our faults we (usually) are given the benefit-of-the-doubt by others. They see u...Read the full article.

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On the first paragraph:

You can sure ram straight to the point without all those justifications/solicitations/rationalisations expressed therein. You made the mistake, you bear the brunt. Now how are you sure your retraction is not in itself a mistake? Sorry, but you come across as a crass flip-flopper.

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I think your retraction in itself is probably another mistake.

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You cannot satisfy everybody.

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Hmmm...Toks...hmmm, so if Dem and some other villagers had not challenged that article u wrote, the mis-information would have remained abi.

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It is therefore with humble heart that I apologise to my readers for seemingly misleading them or insulting their intelligence when I wrote that piece on Obasanjo and Andy Uba’s meeting and extolling their loyalty to each other. It seems I was myself misled by an article that I read about their meeting. I wrote the article in very good faith, based on the human and philosophical perspectives and it was not meant to eulogise Obasanjo or Andy Uba or their relationship, friendship or otherwise for that matter. I therefore sincerely apologise if I have inadvertently offended the sensibilities of the many people who read my original article.

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You did not insult our intelligence but rather exposed urself as a writer who is too lazy to do proper research b4 rushing to publish his article......ur knee jerk approach/retraction is indeed laughable...but sha a serious matter.:cool:

Hmmm....am still laughing my head off...u wrote that article in good faith...who told u that there is a politically correct good faith?Based ur write up on somethingy u read online...imagine a circle of untruth, and u profess to be dis>>>>> devoted to celebrating genuine progress, excellence, commitment, selfless and unalloyed service to Nigeria and the people of Nigeria.
Hmmm.... i can't even say that u are naive.....anywaz, enjoy the rest of your holidays, Nigerians in Nigeria and in Diaspora are more alert/awake than u think.....No more Cobwebs..VQAS

PS>>>>....It is about the values of our political development in Nigeria”

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Babatoks gan,

Let me be the first to heartily commend you on your retraction.

Me, I would eat a bag of peppered hot nails before I admit to making a mistake...but then you see, I am not a nice person. I am very shallow, I give bribes happily and take bribes even more joyously...shall I go on?.... I am a 126% corrupted, licentious, greedy, bigoted and vainglorious person...bad through and through...gosh!! (as my ajebota cousin would say) see what a good influence this brief exposure to your brave humility has had on me: making me confess to all sorts...:D.

Babatoks, forgive those who chastise you...as a IATA certified Drinks therapist, I can easily diagnose that several have reached the belligerent stage in the series of after-effects that follows the traditional Xmas boozeapalooza. Some people at this stage have been known to pick fights with their own underwear...:eek:.

Anyway, in the true spirit of this European pagan Winter Solstice (AKA Xmas), I accept your apologies with no reservations. May the coming year bring much happiness to you and yours.

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The retraction of the Obasanjo and Andy Uba’s story by the original writer on loyalty is contrite, timely and commendable. It is a mature path to follow to prove that its human to make mistakes and divine to forgive. It also proves one's love for a country so injured by the duo(Obj and Andy) for their so called loyalty which though exemplary from the outset was quickly converted into personal insatiable greed, obtuse insensitivity and callous inhumane treatment to the masses called Nigeria.

Without equivocations the numbered chronicle below will shade same meaningful light on the Obasanjo and Andy Saga with following questions and answers:

1) Did Obasanjo and Andy Uba meet before or after Obasanjo became President?

Their loyalty-meeting in question preceded Obasanjo’s Presidency and was hatched in California soon after Obasonjo came out of Abacha’s jail term. A friend from late Mrs. Obsanjo’s place had required Andy Uba’s companion to visit the Obasanjos at their crappy hotel. What started as a casual visit became worrisome to Andy Uba when he later realized that the man they were visiting was a former Head of State of Nigeria. Whatever was a kind and sympathetic side of Andy Uba was shifted into fast gears when he rationalized that it was too condescending to house a former Nigerian Head of State in the lowest of lows among California hotels.

Andy Uba who had no real jobs to write home about at that time quickly scouted money through immediate friends and transferred the Obasanjo’s into a befitting hotel and neighborhood. The old Baba appreciated the kind gestures and realizing he had no immediate means for repayment wished Andy God’s repayment and good luck in all his future endeavors. As days progressed to weeks, and weeks to months, Baba’s trust on the young Andy intensified into a father and son relationship as Baba’s needs took exponential dimensions that needed swift intervention.

Baba had gotten sick or needed a medical attention which in the US is a financial nightmare due to its associated high cost. Most people are covered by several health insurances which Baba did not have nor could pay for since he was allegedly broke at that time. His adopted son, Andy could not afford one either. But Andy’s wits switched to overdrive again, prompting him to broker a FREE medical treatment for Baba through a Medical Doctor from Abia State, Nigeria. Consistent with all medical check-ups, the good Samaritan Doctor took care of Baba from then on through several follow-up check-ups without demanding a “shikom” from both parties. Eventually, Baba got well and returned to Nigeria and the Medical Doctor relocated to the East coast.

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2) What happened when events turned and Obsanajo became the President?
As should be expected, Obansanjo invited both Andy Uba and the Medical Doctor to Abuja during his inauguration party. In addition, Obasanjo solidified Andy Uba’s position as a personal confidant. The Doctor was also made one of Obasanjo’s personal physicians abroad. Both moves were magnanimous by all intents and purposes. Who wouldn’t?

3) Does Andy Uba have a PhD or an MD degree?

Flat capital NO! Andy does not have any of those degrees and some of his class mates in Canada where he made his first academic stint insist he did not get a first degree either. The reason was simple and can be summed up as academic laziness because when others struggled to attend classes and pass exams, Andy skipped classes or hardily attended complaining to anybody who listened that it was too cold in Canada. As others struggled through rigorous academic exercise, Andy perfected his socialization skills. Allegedly he first modified his Igbonized name, Nnamdi to an Americanized version “Andy”. Then he flirted, dating openly and embarrassingly under his in-law’s roof. Then his academic truancy worsened when he was forced to hurriedly marry in order to save one of the girl’s social predicament of pregnancy without wedlock. They were blessed by a kid and a jobless man with a kid is a feat any where in the World. The marriage later went to dust when Andy made an unprecedented switch and maneuver to be closer to the Obasanjo’s by marrying into late Mrs. Stella Obasanjo’s circle(family or from same locality). If this assertion is true, he and Obasanjo are sealed as in-laws in addition to being close friends.

Over time Andy’s World was closing on him with no much room to escape the mounting family, academic and social pressures. Then Andy left Canada for greener pastures in California which is billed as a warmer zone in the USA. Since it is not easy for a Leopard to shade its patches, Andy continued in his truancy mode when he met Obasanjo with a few more intrigues that are not worthy in this write-up.

So far this Obasanjo and Uba’s saga could have proven a true or exemplary Nigerian connection spanning several States where everybody was each other’s keeper without money as the basis of relationship. Andy Uba’s intial reaction to uplift or upgrade Obasanjo as a matter of principle is consistent and typical of Anambra people who decry indecency as their love of excellence and class are their visible hallmarks wherever they may be. But what peeves Anambrians and all people of noble intentions, is that how could Obasanjo and Andy Uba convert a relationship that could have elevated Anambra people into higher pedestal into a relationship made in hell as a curse to punish Anambra people? Imagine Uba used his direct connection to help build roads, hospitals, revitalize education and dependable electricity, Anambra people and whole Ndigbo could have asked him to rule them even if he processed the lowest required academic standard to be a governor. What every body in Nigeria is yearning for is a true leader and not academicians which are not scarce in Nigeria.

But instead of using his magical conduit to save his people, he chose the path of self-aggrandizement laced with Destruction of a People to impress the master. As if that is not enough injustice, he begat his brother Chris Uba who unlawfully imprisoned an elected Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige thereby destabilizing Anambra people in a untold turmoil. Yet, he rigged and bulldozed himself into power with all the blessing from Aso Rock and Obasanajo’s political might. Those actions and more for which Obasanjo did not see fit to stop depict Obasanjo as the worst enemy of a “people” that came to his aide when nobody else cared. All the political appointments he made that are supposed to show him as a balanced leader are mere smokescreens crafted to confuse the uninitiated. To add insults into the whole saga, Andy Uba had the temerity to claim an academic accolade he is not qualified for in a midst of Anambra people who are known for their high academic achievements as exemplified by their well known schools such as Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, CKS, Onitsha, Merchants of Light, Oba, and numerous others to list here.

Thank goodness that Obsananjo’s charade called election in Anambra was nullified for good. Now when Andy Uba flaunts his brand of PhD, we accept it for what it means- Politically Hired Destroyer (PhD).