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ukaface(f): 8:23am On Mar 30
With your boastful emilokan, na e you wan nearly….. Abegi, tell it to your brainwashed ers

I’m so tempted to write some insultive statement with Yoruba. Yoruba Dey good for insults

But make I keep am for my head.

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APOPTOSIS: 8:26am On Mar 30
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...and you enrolled only to bedeviL the entire nation.

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ikdaddy01(m): 8:29am On Mar 30
It would have saved us a lot

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Blackman7: 8:29am On Mar 30
Wish you did, you are leading Nigerians to their draves. However I will be alive to witness yours and history will judge you

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Greenfusion: 8:29am On Mar 30
Liar

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Kokomaster69: 8:30am On Mar 30
This man thinks people don't know him as serial lier and a topnotch wayo man.
His jazz don expire

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Ibehchizzy: 8:30am On Mar 30
Would have been a blessing in disguise if you had bastard

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blamingthedevil: 8:30am On Mar 30
God Bless President Bola Tinubu
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Akaujaa(m): 8:30am On Mar 30
And some gullible followers of his will believe this rubbish

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Eriokanmi: 8:30am On Mar 30
But you said iwo lokan. Can someone saying this ever plan to withdraw from any race? Desperado of a man, bereft of dignity .

Opurọ

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ikdaddy01(m): 8:31am On Mar 30
ukaface:
With your boastful emilokan, na e you wan nearly….. Abegi, tell it to your brainwashed ers

I’m so tempted to write some insultive statement with Yoruba. Yoruba Dey good for insults

But make I keep am for my head.
We don read am inside already . No need to write again ejooo
Abokinmanoma: 8:32am On Mar 30
Ookunrin Ogun..
Ookunrin Meta...

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Brendaniel: 8:33am On Mar 30
osuofia2:
Thanks to Obi and his Zombideints, they gave you that sit on a platter of gold. Divide the vote, and you smile to victory

Why do you people love blaming Igbos even when they do right thing?

This nonsense has to stop....
lapintoz: 8:34am On Mar 30
The first 2 years has been blistering ! You have done very well Baami Ahmed!

No food for lazy men and counterfeiters.

I dey gbadun your impact well well.

Wailers shall continue to wallow in pains!

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Eriokanmi: 8:34am On Mar 30
richmond500:
we will still be in this mess in the future cos the country was running on borrowed funds.
Every country borrows but the performance of that loan is another thing. The massively inflated lagos calabar coastal road is uncalled for. Tinubu and Co are in power to protect and grow their business. Hitech, which happens to be his company was also awarded part of the road project. The moment he was vying for that position, he resigned from being director and put his son their. The loan they take still gets back into there pockets while the masses keep paying back.

When we say vote wisely, it's not because we have any interest in whoever candidate we prefer but for the collective gains of the entire masses.

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seetomorrow: 8:37am On Mar 30
JASONjnr:


Cry me a river.....


Nobody will ever make Nigeria greater the way Tinubu is doing...

Hate him or like him..... He remains the best.


May his curses follow you too

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Agugbadin: 8:39am On Mar 30
richmond500:
we will still be in this mess in the future cos the country was running on borrowed funds.

You are absolutely right, it started with Buhari, BAT inherited a near bankrupt economy.
Eriokanmi: 8:40am On Mar 30
Agugbadin:


You are absolutely right, it started with Buhari, BAT inherited a near bankrupt economy.
and he continued from where Buhari stopped and worsened the whole thing. That's wickedness. He should have brought his so-called experience to bear instead, if he had one

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Cajal(m): 8:40am On Mar 30
Decidetolive:
Nigerians would not have been in this mess if you did. Failure of a president
The most audacious president in the history of the world
My generation, your generation are grateful
profmallor: 8:40am On Mar 30
Yea, you didnt think that subsidy removal thing through properly. A slow and planned removal rather than the sudden shock would have eased the pain on Nigerians. That was a Big mistake.
Agugbadin: 8:40am On Mar 30
Maxymilliano:
He could have saved the country from all these avoidable hardship and poverty

But the hardship was not caused by BAT ,it was caused by his predecessor.
Max24: 8:43am On Mar 30
A very bold and courageous man. Which of the other clowns have the boldness to do what he did and still stand? None. Great Leadership is not by ranting theories like our Egyptian quoting friend.
killuminati(m): 8:43am On Mar 30
E for better ooo
chidiokay: 8:44am On Mar 30
F117nighthawk:
You of all people, emilokan,your desperation is unimaginable,this has ever been your lifetime dream.I will not fall for believing this comment

Tinubu's problem is that he believes only him have sense and every other Nigerians are dull ... listen to most of his speech he talks as if he is talking to crenche children

Tinubu and Wike are the worst template of politician in Nig. those two dont care if day turn to night just to have control, they can go any length

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Konquest: 8:44am On Mar 30
Maxymilliano:

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign.

“I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked Nigerians for their overwhelming goodwill and prayers on his 73rd birthday.

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the excerpts of the President’s speech in a statement signed in the early hours of Sunday titled ‘President Tinubu appreciates Nigerians for birthday well wishes, reveals he nearly quit 2023 presidential race.’


Reflecting on the pressures he faced, the President recounted how a close relative visited him in the middle of the night and questioned his resolve.

“Those close to me know that the odds were against me. During the campaigns. One came to my living room around 3:30 a.m. and said he needed just N50,000 to buy foodstuff for our uncle.

“He told me, ‘The currency is gone because of you. People are jumping over bank counters because there is no cash. Our uncle, a wealthy man, doesn’t even have N10,000 in cash. What are you running for?’

“I told him, ‘I am running for President, not for you and our uncle.’ I gave him the N50,000. As he walked out, he turned to me and said, ‘I don’t think you will make it.’ I replied, ‘I will make it.’”

Tinubu added, “I was amazed. At that moment, I almost dropped the idea of running for President. But thanks to Aminu Masari and all of you who encouraged me.

“When I came to Abuja, Masari told me, ‘I am the Chairman of the North West Group; don’t look back.”


In his address, the President recognised the difficulties encountered along the path to the presidency and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s progress.

Tinubu also noted that he assumed office during a period of economic challenges and had to make swift decisions, including scrapping the fuel subsidy on his inauguration day.

“On the day of my inauguration, I had to decide on something not originally in my speech, and that was the fuel subsidy removal.

“The hallmark of a great leader is the ability to make the right decision at the right time. That was the day I declared that the subsidy was gone.

“The following day, I was hounded and thoroughly abused in the media. But I stood firm, knowing it was the right thing to do for our nation’s future,” said Tinubu.


Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded the President’s leadership style, saying his decisions have tackled issues that haunted previous istrations.

He said, “Thanks to his boldness, future presidents of Nigeria will not have to wrestle with the same ghosts that haunted past istrations, including fraud-ridden fuel subsidies, an unstable forex market, and the suppression of local government autonomy.

“These were the thorny issues that many before him sidestepped. But Asiwaju did not sidestep history; he came to rewrite it.

“And in rewriting it, Asiwaju has taken the bullets that many before him simply lacked the courage to face. But that is the thing about true leadership: it is not for those who seek comfort. It is for those who understand that the path to national greatness is lined with difficult choices.”


Senate President Godswill Akpabio applauded the President’s “relentless ion for national development” and described him as the “most audacious president” in Nigeria’s history.

“If I were a governor under your istration, I would have been a ‘supernatural governor’ and not an uncommon governor,” he remarked, adding that under Tinubu’s watch, governors receive more allocation.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu also commended the President for ing him politically in 2019, even though they were from different regions.

“Today, he is at the forefront because Nigeria needs him. In 2019, despite not being from his region, he ed me in my most difficult political moment. Nigeria needs leaders who rise above tribal considerations, and he has demonstrated that,” said Kalu.

Meanwhile, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State praised Tinubu’s “decisive leadership” amid national uncertainties, stating that only a leader with “deep conviction and love for the country” could take the necessary but often difficult steps.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani, who spoke on behalf of cabinet , recounted his appointment under the President despite prior activism.

He added that a senior World Bank official had recently described Tinubu as “the best reformist leader in Africa today.”

One of the President’s childhood friends, Professor Shaffideen Amuwo, recalled their early years, attributing Tinubu’s rise to divine providence.

Amuwo said, “Our relationship did not just start in Chicago; we played soccer together as children. While I chose the library, my brother chose politics because he loved to speak.

“Today, Allah has shown His greatness by guiding him to lead Nigeria.

“The city of Chicago, founded by a Black man, has educated the man who now leads the most populous Black nation on earth. I pray that Allah continues to hold his hand and guide him as he works to save our country.”


For his 73rd birthday, Tinubu thanked guests and ers who have stood by him through periods of doubt and adversity, reaffirming his resolve to steer Nigeria toward stability and growth.

Saturday night’s event was attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Vice President Kashim Shettima and his wife, Nana; of the Federal Executive Council; principal officers of the National Assembly; current and former governors; diplomats; business leaders; religious figures; and several of the President’s childhood friends.

The Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Dr. Abdulkadir Sholagberu, led prayers seeking divine guidance for the President and the nation.

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Konquest: 8:44am On Mar 30
INTEGRITYA1:
I had similar experience to back out from contesting for CDS Leader during my NYSC more than 10 years ago in Sokoto State. Sabon Bini Local Government.

I was to contest for the CNC under Road Safety CDS but fear took over me that I’m not going to win and I was thinking about withdrawing from the contest.


Then I saw a quotation from one book I was reading then about Courage and it was timely.

“Courage is the discovery that you may not win and trying when you know you can lose”

That simple quotation about courage was a game changer and I took it upon myself never to backdown.


I was surprised to win the election by good margin and ever since then I came to realization that, fear and self doubt are greatest enemies to human potential.
True that...

“Courage is the discovery that you may not win and trying when you know you can lose”

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chinchum(m): 8:45am On Mar 30
Most Nigerians dont realise that he took the 2 hardest decisions with fuel subsidy removal and floating of Naira. A decision many politicians are quite afraid to take , so as not to bite the bullet. I suspect one of the reasons he could take it was because he won with less than 40% of the vote of the electorates.

The 2 decisions are a hard reset for Nigeria and if well managed will provide great results.

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Blackman7: 8:47am On Mar 30
richmond500:
we will still be in this mess in the future cos the country was running on borrowed funds.

I beg to differ, a good leader would lead by example ie reduce cost of governance but what did Emilokan do , the opposite. How can he expect the people tighting their belt where they are losing there's.
tunde1200(m): 8:47am On Mar 30
Decidetolive:
An idiot is better than you.

Mod should do the needful I was also banned for few days because of such uselessness.

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hush15: 8:47am On Mar 30
DeejayTeeno:
You nearly ke? Loool it’s a trap. You will setup of life this time around. 😂 Nigeria is happening to thiefnubbuuu too.

The one that even got me is the fact is that one of his uncle came for 50k in the middle of the night! I wonder why all these narratives, to what end? It is hard to believe anything he says.
kingxsamz(m): 8:49am On Mar 30

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