Before The Showdown In Ekiti

Before the showdown in Ekiti By Reuben Abati "So, are you planning to travel to Ekiti tomorrow?" "To go and do what?" "To observe the election of course. INEC is encouraging observers to visit Ekiti and monitor the elections. They even published a long list of accredited observers and organizations that are welcome in Ekiti." "I don't belong to any of those organizations. I'd rather stay at home and monitor the elections from a distance." "You are a coward." "Yes. I am. Are you not aware that two persons were killed this week in Ifaki-Ekiti because of this same election? Who knows how many more the Ekitis will kill, before they can have a properly elected Governor?" "Point of correction, please." "What?" "You make it sound as if the people of Ekiti are a group of killers. Corr...Read the full article.

LoveNigeria · Apr 24, 2009 , 10:03 PM

Ekiti may be the place where the REVOLT against the PDP (and ultimately the NIGERIA RULING CABAL) will start from. This may be a shadow of the future -we'll see.

ariteni · Apr 24, 2009 , 10:12 PM

RE: EKITI GUBER ELECTION - Much ado about nothing! Whoever losses losses. Heavens will not fall. We are all Nigerians. Nobody can intimidate another. You rig, you roast applies to both sides. Nobody has a monopoly of Violence. Both PDP and AC threaten violence should one or other lose. Should a single shot be fired from either side tomorrow, the Federal Govt should not hesitate to declare STATE OF EMERGENCY. But I have no doubt that Prof Maurice Iwu, a patriotic, fair minded Nigerian, will declare a true winner no matter whose horse is gored. (But he himself is currently under the heat!)

Its okay in a Democracy for non-career Diplomatic personnel (indeed anybody) to demand and lobby for a raise. Abi, you want them to go on strike? Their approach is the CIVILISED way to do things and it is unfortunate that this writer doesn't just get it.

johnteddy · Apr 24, 2009 , 10:13 PM

LoveNigeria, I say a big "ISEE" to ur forcast o!

johnteddy · Apr 24, 2009 , 10:23 PM

But I have no doubt that Prof Maurice Iwu, a patriotic, fair minded Nigerian, will declare a true winner no matter whose horse is gored. (But he himself is currently under the heat!)

ariteni,ariteni,ariteni...how many times i call u?Maurice Iwu "a patriotic, fair minded Nigerian...."?hmmm...u must be living in some LA-LA Land!

hellofadude · Apr 25, 2009 , 12:50 AM

Yes.. This election might turn out to be a catalyst for the beginning of the demise of the PDP, a sort of staggered revolution (if there ever was such a thing) or it may turn out to be another normal election in nigeria, characterised by violence, rigging, and ballot snatching. Either way, this election is going to be very important when people look back at the history of Nigeria...

After all previous disappointments with Nigeria, I consciously decided, sometime ago to avoid any sentiments that projected any form of optimism in any matter concerning Nigeria to save myself the constant hurt and disappointment and let-downs I have felt for the country of my birth.
Sometime after that (can't remember when exactly), my disposition hardened from cautious pessimism to downright cynicism.

So as I search for something to pull myself out of this unbearable state, a reason to change my disposition which though a burden, nevertheless a disposition gained through experience, the type of which there is no other; I permit myself a tiny bit of optimism because I have a feeling that all good meaning Nigerians recognise that this is a pivotal moment in the history of Nigeria. The world is watching and the future of the Nigerian State is very much at stake. For those in Ekiti state, you may count yourselves lucky that fortune has chosen you for this moment in history.

"History" as they say "is upon you...."

Dapxin · Apr 25, 2009 , 01:13 AM

Its kickoff time.....000.12.000hrs.....

olubadan · Apr 25, 2009 , 02:43 AM

Let hope the wishes of the Ekiti people prevail so they can get a genuine government which they desperately need.. This might signal the beginning of a new beginning for the people of Ekiti who so far have be moving from one illegitimate government to another..

My prayers are with you.

LAN · Apr 25, 2009 , 06:34 PM

Updates on Ekiti Election

Watching AIT

>Election in Oye Ekiti LG suspended due to security reason
>INEC officials could not reach collation centre bcos the people of Ekiti barricaded the roads leading to the collation centre, they are searching every vehicle to ensure that fake ballot papers are not smuggled into collation centre.
>As it is now, collation may be done at another place
>We are shown Mobile Policemen brandishing their guns, so far tear gas is being used to disperse crowds
>AIT is not sure whether suspended election in Oye Ekiti LG will be re-scheduled or not....

ozoodoo · Apr 25, 2009 , 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by ariteni

RE: EKITI GUBER ELECTION - Much ado about nothing! Whoever losses losses. Heavens will not fall. We are all Nigerians. Nobody can intimidate another. You rig, you roast applies to both sides. Nobody has a monopoly of Violence. Both PDP and AC threaten violence should one or other lose. Should a single shot be fired from either side tomorrow, the Federal Govt should not hesitate to declare STATE OF EMERGENCY. But I have no doubt that Prof Maurice Iwu, a patriotic, fair minded Nigerian, will declare a true winner no matter whose horse is gored. (But he himself is currently under the heat!)

Its okay in a Democracy for non-career Diplomatic personnel (indeed anybody) to demand and lobby for a raise. Abi, you want them to go on strike? Their approach is the CIVILISED way to do things and it is unfortunate that this writer doesn't just get it.

Chei!!!! Some mothers do indeed have them!!

solomak · Apr 28, 2009 , 10:11 AM

He he he!!!so,after the much trumpeted ekiti rerun,INEC has no balls to announce the results in full?with all the security on ground,INEC could not hold election in Oye ekiti?alas,does it mean 2007 would be the last general elections in nija?the notorious do or die ones?because if it is difficult to elect only one man in ekiti,how would it be nationwide in 2011?THE ANSWER MY FRIENDS IS BLOWING IN THE WINDS>but as Lagbaja would sing,MO SORRY FUN GBOGBO YIN O,MO SORRY FUN GBOGBO YIN LOKOKAN.

,solo makinde esq

solomak · Apr 29, 2009 , 10:29 AM

The ekiti debacle is growing wings per second per second!within the last twenty four hours,fuel scarcity has taken over most of the south west,the resident electoral commissioner for ekiti allegedly resigned,pleading she cant go against her xtian doctrine!when did she become born again ro was she not the one in 2007 who presided over the faulty election that produced oni?as lagbaja sang,mo sorry fun gbogbo yino