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State Of Emergency; Peter Obi's Appeal To LP NASS & Eventual Outcome (17160 Views)

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Racoon(m): 3:51pm On Mar 20
My dear brothers and sisters, of the Labour Party in the National Assembly,

Since your inauguration as Distinguished, and Honorable of the National Assembly, I have refrained from interfering in your legislative affairs out of respect for your independence and to allow you to focus on alleviating the suffering of the Nigerian people.

However, at this critical juncture, following 26 years of a deteriorating democratic process marked by disregard for educational qualifications for electoral positions, massive rigging, and now the unconstitutional removal of elected officeholders, I find it necessary to address you. These unconstitutional actions have far-reaching negative implications for our democracy and the will of the people.

I urge you to stand as true defenders of justice. Do not participate in or any action, decision, or vote that compromises the integrity of our democracy, undermines the interests of the people of Rivers State, or contradicts our core values of fairness, equity, and transparency.

We must not allow ourselves to become instruments of injustice or contribute to the betrayal of the people's mandate. At this moment, we must prioritize what is right over what is wrong or convenient, remaining steadfast in defending the well-being of the people of Rivers State.

Together, let us stand firm in our resolve — because a new Nigeria is possible!

-PO

While still agonizing over the ongoing deterioration of democracy in our nation, especially with the situation in Rivers State, and trying to reach out to our National Assembly not to and sustain the unconstitutionality and arbitrariness, I just heard that they have added salt to injury by using a voice vote to the illegality .

The Constitution is clear that this cannot be done through a voice vote but by calling individuals to answer 'yes' or 'no.' You cannot determine a two-thirds majority by a voice vote.

While a two-thirds majority is crucial, it does not justify bying proper procedures and undermining the principles of transparency and ability.


The use of a voice vote in such a significant decision not only disregards constitutional requirements but also erodes public trust in the democratic process as well as the transparency and integrity of the National Assembly.

Decisions of such magnitude must be made with integrity, following the letter and spirit of the law. It is disheartening that a decision as crucial as approving an emergency proclamation, one that could alter the course of the nation has been handled with such casual disregard for constitutional standards.

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) clearly requires that such a proclamation must be approved by at least two-thirds of all of each House; the Senate and the House of Representatives. A simple call of "Aye" or "Nay" cannot accurately measure this crucial threshold.

When a supermajority is required, it demands a recorded vote, whether by division, roll call, or electronic means. This isn't just a technicality; it's a matter of law and legitimacy.

The Senate Standing Orders and House Rules were established to ensure that decisions of this magnitude are made transparently, with ability. Ignoring these procedures is not just an oversight; it is a betrayal of the democratic process.

A voice vote for such a critical matter is not just insufficient; it's a dangerous precedent. If we can bend the rules so easily, what stops us from undermining other pillars of democracy?
Today, it's a voice vote on a state of emergency, tomorrow it could be a voice vote on citizens' fundamental rights.


It is painful to think that of the National Assembly, who swore to uphold the Constitution, could participate in a process that sidesteps the very essence of due process.

We must ask ourselves: If the law no longer anchors our decisions, then what does? This is not just a flawed procedure; it is a warning signal. We cannot afford to keep gambling with the soul of our democracy. -PO
@PeterObi

https://x.com/PeterObi/status/1902721529235800497?t=Y0x9PX21QjZ0rCIf2Xrg7A&s=19

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Inege: 3:53pm On Mar 20
Obi is putting the cat before the horse

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Racoon(m): 3:55pm On Mar 20
"...I urge you to stand as true defenders of justice. Do not participate in or any action, decision, or vote that compromises the integrity of our democracy, undermines the interests of the people of Rivers State, or contradicts our core values of fairness, equity, and transparency.

We must not allow ourselves to become instruments of injustice or contribute to the betrayal of the people's mandate..."
PO.

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tundegan: 3:59pm On Mar 20
Peter Obi don dey use grammar to beg them to do the right thing.

They should just tell him they are not interested in his LP anymore.

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NoIgboSoundTueh: 3:59pm On Mar 20
How many LP candidates are left in HA and HoR
The only reason PO got so many votes outside his SE base is because some Christians think they will be persecuted under Muslim/Muslim tickets now that their fears are allayed Christians enjoying even more under the dreaded Muslim Muslim ticket (ask Southern Kaduna people)
The PO will be so irrelevant in 2027 and any politician that aligned with him no matter how liked he is Buhari, Tinubu, El-Rufai will failed

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Racoon(m): 4:00pm On Mar 20
Screw all the LP NASS . Posterity will never be kind to all of you. The facts remains that actions come back to hunt and they hunt real bad.

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Racoon(m): 4:00pm On Mar 20
tundegan:
Peter Obi don dey use grammar to beg them to do the right thing. They should just tell him they are not interested in his LP anymore.
It is on record Peter Obi appealed to the conscience and soul of these rogues that have been bought over by the "grab it, snatch it and run away with it" crook? What else do you expect?

Guess you saw how he bamboozled the LSHOA into accepting Mudashiru Obasa back with executive fiat and impunity? Guess this is the system you dearly loved? Continue!

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Obiedun(m): 4:10pm On Mar 20
"I Voted In Of Emergency Rule In Rivers; I Counseled Fubara To Show Humility, He Didn't Listen"
Hon Ugochinyere

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Obiedun(m): 4:11pm On Mar 20
Racoon:
Screw all the LP NASS . Posterity will never be kind to all of you. The facts remains that actions come back to hunt and they hunt real bad.
You are pained. Kikikikikkikikikiki.
See this,:
"I Voted In Of Emergency Rule In Rivers; I Counseled Fubara To Show Humility, He Didn't Listen"
Hon Ugochinyere

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VnAhunnaPl: 4:15pm On Mar 20
Obi dont beg LP

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Salewa97: 4:33pm On Mar 20
Peter Obi should just fold his tent and go home.

This is the last card for him.

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CSTRR: 4:38pm On Mar 20
Salewa97:
Peter Obi should just fold his tent and go home.

This is the last card for him.
You would like that , wouldn't you?

Clown.

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DomPerignon: 4:39pm On Mar 20
Lol


No one listens to this fraud


Someone who benefited from Obasanjo's excesses in Anambra during the Ngige battle with his estranged god fathers in the form of the Ubah brothers


If not for Obasanjo and Uba brothers wanting Ngige out by all means for violating their Okirja shrine brokered agreement , will this fool had been installed as governor by a crooked supreme court ruling that was ordered by Obasanjo to have Ngige out of office by every means possible ?

Obi is a product of executive rascality committed by Obasanjo to remove a duly elected Ngige through corruption of the courts so as to satisfy the godfathers of Anambra PDP.

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DomPerignon: 4:40pm On Mar 20
CSTRR:

You would like that , wouldn't you?

Clown.

The few remaining LP legislators no send your fraud .


They are even planning to defect sef.

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DomPerignon: 4:40pm On Mar 20
VnAhunnaPl:
Obi dont beg LP

And they ignored him.

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Elusive001: 4:41pm On Mar 20
Racoon:
It is on record Peter Obi appealed to the conscience and soul of these rogues that have been bought over by the "grab it, snatch it and run away with it" crook? What else do you expect?

Guess you saw how he bamboozled the LSHOA into accepting Mudashiru Obasa back with executive fiat and impunity? Guess this is the system you dearly loved? Continue!


You are addressing those who have sold their souls to the devil. The evil they today will find them.

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DomPerignon: 4:41pm On Mar 20
Obiedun:
"I Voted In Of Emergency Rule In Rivers; I Counseled Fubara To Show Humility, He Didn't Listen"
Hon Ugochinyere

That same out of state interlopper from Owerri that was urging Fubara to continue his madness

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DomPerignon: 4:42pm On Mar 20
Elusive001:



You are addressing those who have sold their souls to the devil. The evil they today will find them.

Says Ekwensu worshippers .

Is satan not your god ?

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Elusive001: 4:44pm On Mar 20
Obiedun:
You are pained. Kikikikikkikikikiki.
See this,:
"I Voted In Of Emergency Rule In Rivers; I Counseled Fubara To Show Humility, He Didn't Listen"
Hon Ugochinyere


I weep for you and your kind. You don't understand the evil you have setup that will haunt you and your generations to come. Many men who set up and ed evil had taste of it later in life. Bros your evil and injistice but that they will come knocking on your door one day, sometime, somewhere, somehow

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Thiefobi1: 4:46pm On Mar 20
grin grin

Obi local champion, otilo.

President Tinubu have left all of you behind.

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Thiefobi1: 4:48pm On Mar 20
Elusive001:



I weep for you and your kind. You don't understand the evil you have setup that will haunt you and your generations to come. Many men who set up and ed evil had taste of it later in life. Bros your evil and injistice but that they will come knocking on your door one day, sometime, somewhere, somehow

Same evil
Haunting obi.

Was he not involved in ekwenzu crime

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DomPerignon: 4:50pm On Mar 20
Elusive001:



I weep for you and your kind. You don't understand the evil you have setup that will haunt you and your generations to come. Many men who set up and ed evil had taste of it later in life. Bros your evil and injistice but that they will come knocking on your door one day, sometime, somewhere, somehow

You never start to dey cry.


You go cry till 2031 and beyond


We are just here to harvest your salty tears.

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Obiedun(m): 4:53pm On Mar 20
Racoon:
Screw all the LP NASS . Posterity will never be kind to all of you. The facts remains that actions come back to hunt and they hunt real bad.
Stop wailing biko

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seunmsg(m): 4:53pm On Mar 20
Obi went on twitter to mobilize Lp not to vote in of the emergency declaration while Tinubu and his foot soldiers reached out to them directly to get their . The outcome is out already. Now, we can all see who is competent and who is incompetent.

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DomPerignon: 4:55pm On Mar 20
seunmsg:
Obi went on twitter to mobilize Lp not to vote in of the emergency declaration while Tinubu and his foot soldiers reached out to them directly to get their . The outcome is out already. Now, we can all see who is competent and who is incompetent.

No one takes obi serious outside his IPOB base .

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CSTRR: 5:22pm On Mar 20
DomPerignon:


The few remaining LP legislators no send your fraud .


They are even planning to defect sef.


Peter obi got over 6 million votes, winning atleast 12 states in 2023.

All those LP in the NASS rode on his wings.
He doesn't need them. They need him.

Whether you like it or not, Your tinubu will test his popularity against him in 2027 again.

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DomPerignon: 5:27pm On Mar 20
CSTRR:

Peter obi got over 6 million votes, winning atleast 12 states in 2023.

All those LP in the NASS rode on his wings.
He doesn't need them. They need him.

Whether you like it or not, Your tinubu will test his popularity against him in 2027 again.

I get am before no be property

He will be lucky to get up to 5% votes outside his yeast come 2027

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JagabanBorgu: 6:04pm On Mar 20
An F9 merchant in WAEC-GCE is talking about "educational qualifications".
If Lienus had not lead a govt before, we would be thinking he has the capacity to transform the society because of his Ioud mouth, unfortunately, his faiIures as a governor is glaring and crying out against him.

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AndroBlaze: 6:10pm On Mar 20
Obiedun:
"I Voted In Of Emergency Rule In Rivers; I Counseled Fubara To Show Humility, He Didn't Listen"
Hon Ugochinyere

Just confirmed this quote on his page....a lesson to all the young people out there, don't allow people to push you to fight a bully, if you want to fight one make sure you are fighting him from your own freewill, because the ones that push you will be the same people to desert you and say you are doing too much.

I personally have fallen in this trap enough times and learnt the hard way.

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CSTRR: 6:13pm On Mar 20
DomPerignon:


I get am before no be property

He will be lucky to get up to 5% votes outside his yeast come 2027
Because tinubu has been an outstanding president.?

Nigerians are now living in luxury, food is cheap, and security is now top notch.
Everybody is happy with tinubu, and standard of living is now comparable to Botswana.
The Poverty rate is also now below 2%.

That must be the reason why you think obi would perform poorly than in 2023.

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DomPerignon: 6:20pm On Mar 20
CSTRR:

Because tinubu has been an outstanding president.?

Nigerians are now living in luxury, food is cheap, and security is now top notch.
Everybody is happy with tinubu, and standard of living is now comparable to Botswana.
The Poverty rate is also now below 2%.

That must be the reason why you think obi would perform poorly than in 2023.

Cry harder

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stanluiz(m): 6:22pm On Mar 20
DomPerignon:


I get am before no be property

He will be lucky to get up to 5% votes outside his yeast come 2027
Obi votes is still intact.

You should worry more about Your asiwaju.

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