From Auwal Ahmad, Gombe
Slogans for Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday took over the campaign venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Bojoga, Gombe state, at the expense of its own candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan.
The chants began the moment all speakers, especially the party’s candidates mounted the podium. While the candidates were shouting the PDP slogans, the crowd responded with the shout of “Nigeria sai Buhari!” ( meaning Nigeria Only Buhari!) for the presidency.
However, for other offices, the crowd chanted in support for the PDP candidates.
Even when the state Governor, Danjuma Goje and the party’s gubernatorial candidate Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo mounted the podium, it was the same response of “ Nigeria sai Buhari!” to the amazement of all that gathered at the Bajoga township stadium.
When the state Governor shouted “Gombe,” the crowd replied with “sai Dankwambo” but when he shouted “Nigeria,” the crowd responded with “Sai Buhari!” for more than three times.
All the candidates, especially for the governorship and senate seats, in their campaign speeches called on the people to vote for the entire PDP candidates, including President Jonathan, however got a negative response.
While leaving the venue, the campaign posters of Buhari were seen in virtually all the place, to the consternation of the top PDP members.
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written by kING, March 09, 2011
This is serious and shows that the wind of change is blowing from North to South, West to East, let us pray for good leaders, leaders that will fight curruption in this country. Nigerians BB is the answer to our fproblems..
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written by Dele, March 09, 2011
It is high time Nigerians stopped voting for parties. This is to show them there is no room for blind followership. Wish Nigerians and Nigeria the best.
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written by Akusu Jude , March 09, 2011
I urge the entire Nigerian Masses to vote for Gen Buhari. The only ex Nigerian Head of State without single plot of land in Abuja.
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written by ., March 09, 2011
Pls is John Okorie planning to steal in the next dispensation in Nigeria.Why did he write such comment? Shame on yo corrupt Nigerian.Game up.
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written by Akusu Jude , March 09, 2011
Go ahead Buhari, masses are solidly behind you. Jonathan insult all the Nigerian Tribes, Yoruba he called them rascals, Hausa he called them Almajiri, we Itsekeri he called us second class citizens in Niger Delta. eg. Minister of Niger Delta Ijaw, Minister of Petroleum Ijaw, Minister of foriegn Affairs Ijaw, National Security Adviser Ijaw doest it means that IJAW are the only tribe in Niger Delta.
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written by abdul, March 09, 2011
so some1 is telling us to vote gudluck so dat we can still cray fish....i can see how hungry u r..like father like son...we need a leader dat is going to promote our well being not a leader dat will encourage stealing..
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written by chris agahiu, March 09, 2011
is only buhari that can bring us out of the problem of corruptions in nigeria so vote for bb 2011
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written by ata, March 09, 2011
In 2011, GMB is not alone. He's supported by a team of volunteers online and offline who never voted for him before. We didn't vote for him, because we didn't know. We didn't know that he supervised and birthed our only existing refineries. We didn't know that what he did in road construction while in the PTF hasn't been matched by 12yrs of the PDP, even though some claimed they were lopsided. We didn't know that in his time as head of state he reduced inflation from 23% to 4%, by fiscal discipline and a homegrown economic team (not achieved under any other era, even military). We didn't know that there was no religious crisis while he led.
We didn't know that JJ Rawlings of Ghana took over 2yrs before him, and killed all the corrupt leaders, while GMB merely gave his own, long-term jail sentences. We didn't know that the hospitals and universities around the country never witnessed as much benefits they got from the PTF from any government after or before his time. We did not know, that this man despite serving in senior capacity in the oil sector, has no petrol station, much less a rig, refinery or an oil block like so many of our leaders. We never voted him, because we did not know.
But now we know... We know that he has followership in the north that money can't buy. We know that those who follow him are poor, and follow him out of hope and belief in his values. I have met old men who know him, who have said... "All I need from Buhari is his word, I can take it to the bank". Now we know that here is someone that has been in everything to make him an IBB or Danjuma, but didn't take that road.
We feared he was an Islamic fundamentalist, but he challenged us to provide any human being who can point at anything he did to show that. Now we know, that it's about the values... The only former head of state that does not own a house in Abuja. Educate someone today! I just did
PLEASE PASS IT ON TO ALL ON YOUR CONTACT LIST! REAL CHANGE COMETH!
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...this we will do...SERVE!!!
We didn't know that JJ Rawlings of Ghana took over 2yrs before him, and killed all the corrupt leaders, while GMB merely gave his own, long-term jail sentences. We didn't know that the hospitals and universities around the country never witnessed as much benefits they got from the PTF from any government after or before his time. We did not know, that this man despite serving in senior capacity in the oil sector, has no petrol station, much less a rig, refinery or an oil block like so many of our leaders. We never voted him, because we did not know.
But now we know... We know that he has followership in the north that money can't buy. We know that those who follow him are poor, and follow him out of hope and belief in his values. I have met old men who know him, who have said... "All I need from Buhari is his word, I can take it to the bank". Now we know that here is someone that has been in everything to make him an IBB or Danjuma, but didn't take that road.
We feared he was an Islamic fundamentalist, but he challenged us to provide any human being who can point at anything he did to show that. Now we know, that it's about the values... The only former head of state that does not own a house in Abuja. Educate someone today! I just did
PLEASE PASS IT ON TO ALL ON YOUR CONTACT LIST! REAL CHANGE COMETH!
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...this we will do...SERVE!!!
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written by Haruna Mohammed Danjuma, March 09, 2011
Mr John Okorie just listen to yourself (this stupid crowd is supporting another candidate.). This is typical PDP behaviour calling Nigerians STUPID and yet you want their votes.
It is not of importance to me if people are jailed for committing an offence, because the actually did if it can be proven in the law court, what is important is how to elect the candidate that will move us forward. 12 years is a big period in anybody's life including you mr. john.
PDP must Go and the time is NOW!
It is not of importance to me if people are jailed for committing an offence, because the actually did if it can be proven in the law court, what is important is how to elect the candidate that will move us forward. 12 years is a big period in anybody's life including you mr. john.
PDP must Go and the time is NOW!
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written by Umar Usman, March 09, 2011
Were are those who usually give negative comment concerning buhari? What do you guys have to say about this? I advise the enemies of Nigerian progress to desist and join the winning train to a better Nigeria. God bless BB! God bless CPC! God bless Nigeria!
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written by Nura Danjuma, March 09, 2011
Gaskiya ba ta buya....................................................BB 2011!
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written by Akpofabe joseph Currence, March 09, 2011
I know that Buhari has been maligned by those criminals who stole the country blind. They are afraid that if he wins, their ill-gotten wealth will be seized for the common good of the state. Buhari will restore Nigeria's glory. Nothing is working in Nigeria if we must tell ourselves the truth. About seven hundred companies have folded up or relocated to neighbouring countries yet we pretend to say things are all right with us. millions of Nigerian youths are roaming the streets without job and become willing tools in the hands of pdp as thugs. These thugs failed to ask them to bring their own children to join in the thuggery. This time around they will not succeed in their desperation to steal others mandate.
We will resist them. Let them dare the latent spirit of Nigeria for what happened in the Arab worlds will be a child's play.
We will resist them. Let them dare the latent spirit of Nigeria for what happened in the Arab worlds will be a child's play.
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written by Abdulhamed yunus, March 09, 2011
After 12 years of oppression,I bleave that Pdp is a party of the evil ones of the public treasury.they must be changed by cpc what ever the cost
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written by Kamilallen, March 09, 2011
Buhari the ex-PTF chairman has done what PDP couldnot do in 12yrs.let's give him the chance to save nigeria in 2011.BB 2011
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written by abdul, March 09, 2011
anything that have a begging has an end. nigerian have made too much patients from 1999 to 2011 but now the inevitable most happen come april 2011
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written by bukola , March 09, 2011
PDP people deceiving people i no like them bcos most of them no sabi talk. Jonathan called yorubas rascals, he called hausas almajiri. Na wa o
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written by RAUR BUSARI, March 09, 2011
These two major tribes has for decades co-lived together without any problem rather with mutual understanding. They are predominantly farmers and they maitained lead in YAM production in the country. Thus, the largest YAM MARKET in West Africa is located in ZAKIBIAM in Taraba state.
Please share this trip to TARABA STATE AND BUNUE STATE with me. If you are travelling from Gboko in Benue down to Wukari in Taraba state the the exsisting town and villages between these renowned town are :Kastina-Ala, Zakibiam, Marabo,Tunenune,Pekiya,Kado etc. If you vist this areas as aforestated you will be entertained with pounded yam which is very strong in nature with stew in a small wood with hole and varieties of meat.
You hardly distinguished between these tribes i.e Junkun and Tiv. It sounds funny but more realistic and ridiculous that the so call largest party in Africa PDP "PEOPLE'S DEVASTATING PATY" detrabalised the co-exisisting relation between these people all because of the Ritered General Victor Malu the then Chief of Army staff under the ritered biased general Obasanjo as civilian president in 1999. When he appointed Gen Malu as Chief of Army Staff I felt quite grieved about the appointments. But I was in no distance time opportuned to rob minds with two retired Brigadier Gen,one from yoruba and the other from Igbo land. I question the appointment of Gen Malu but they both told me that Gen Malu is on of the best solders Nigeria has ever produce. This is a Gen. WHO KNOWS HIS ONION. Not quite long Malu started having problems with Obasanjo just because Obasanjo allowed foreign expatraites in all Nigeria military formations.
As a professional army with real discipline, he told Obasanjo that this act is unethical and posed security danger to the nation. As you all know of Obasanjo that he loves STOOGE like president Goodluck Jonathan, the bold comfrontation from Malu nevr went well with him, and this informed Malu's untimely retirement. Malu as a TIV man, was the reason why Obasanjo and PDP initiated fracas between this two tribes. U can remembered how how he sent army to kill Tv.
It is on this note that am appealling to the JUNKUN;S and TIV' 'S to VOTE PDP ,JONATHAN AND OBASANJO OUT OF POWER.
YOU WILL BOTH ENJOY LIBERTY AND BENEFITS OF DEMOCRACY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BUHARI AND THIS IS BILLED TO THE ENTIRE NATION AT LARGE.
Please share this trip to TARABA STATE AND BUNUE STATE with me. If you are travelling from Gboko in Benue down to Wukari in Taraba state the the exsisting town and villages between these renowned town are :Kastina-Ala, Zakibiam, Marabo,Tunenune,Pekiya,Kado etc. If you vist this areas as aforestated you will be entertained with pounded yam which is very strong in nature with stew in a small wood with hole and varieties of meat.
You hardly distinguished between these tribes i.e Junkun and Tiv. It sounds funny but more realistic and ridiculous that the so call largest party in Africa PDP "PEOPLE'S DEVASTATING PATY" detrabalised the co-exisisting relation between these people all because of the Ritered General Victor Malu the then Chief of Army staff under the ritered biased general Obasanjo as civilian president in 1999. When he appointed Gen Malu as Chief of Army Staff I felt quite grieved about the appointments. But I was in no distance time opportuned to rob minds with two retired Brigadier Gen,one from yoruba and the other from Igbo land. I question the appointment of Gen Malu but they both told me that Gen Malu is on of the best solders Nigeria has ever produce. This is a Gen. WHO KNOWS HIS ONION. Not quite long Malu started having problems with Obasanjo just because Obasanjo allowed foreign expatraites in all Nigeria military formations.
As a professional army with real discipline, he told Obasanjo that this act is unethical and posed security danger to the nation. As you all know of Obasanjo that he loves STOOGE like president Goodluck Jonathan, the bold comfrontation from Malu nevr went well with him, and this informed Malu's untimely retirement. Malu as a TIV man, was the reason why Obasanjo and PDP initiated fracas between this two tribes. U can remembered how how he sent army to kill Tv.
It is on this note that am appealling to the JUNKUN;S and TIV' 'S to VOTE PDP ,JONATHAN AND OBASANJO OUT OF POWER.
YOU WILL BOTH ENJOY LIBERTY AND BENEFITS OF DEMOCRACY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF BUHARI AND THIS IS BILLED TO THE ENTIRE NATION AT LARGE.
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written by bala gambo , March 09, 2011
Truth is bitter and cannot hide forever. Buhari has been painted with different allegations by our corrupt elites. Today the truth about Buhari is unveiling it self. It is time for Nigeria to be transform and be a great Nation that it is suppose to be in the commit y of Nations. I urge all the right thinking masses of these country to vote for B.B.
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written by usman yakubu, March 09, 2011
it is for the change,there is no going back.011 is the year,yes we can.It is sai Buhari all over.
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written by IDRIS I KARSHI, March 09, 2011
CPC JAM IYAR CHETON AL UMMA DAGA MULKIN ZALI. According to my leanint comrade Adolf Hitler. "He said, the end will not come until the begining has come to past away. If the British Governement will not adopt me as angel adopt God in heaven, they will surely see a distruction which is as sure as tomorrow sunset............... If PDP dare electorate verdict they see protest worser than Eygptian protest..
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written by Yahaya, March 09, 2011
The people of Gombe state today witnessed a heavy crowd at the Gombe state stadium to welcome the presidential candidate of CPC General Muhammadu Buhari.People were seen trooping by cars,motorcycle,and on legs.kindly join the people of Gombe state in making this change.The wind for change is really blowing.BUHARI SAI KAYI insha Allah.
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written by nasiru, March 09, 2011
Buhari is the only past Nigerian Leader that was not sout after in the EFCC era when they were stopping opposition candidates from contesting election with the former President Obasanjo in 2003.
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written by Dr Bashir Isyaku, March 09, 2011
This Bajoga drama has happened in 2003 and 2007 all over the country yet INEC was used to suppress the votes to declare PDP Candidates as winners. The Judiciary was later on used to solemnize the crime. Yanzu kan Mage ya waye, the masses will vote,secure their votes and dare the devils for a better Nigeria.
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written by sulieman mohammed, March 09, 2011
When time for change arrive, money can buy it. PDP believe that money can do everythjng but they have begin to see that money this time around will work for only railly but not for nigerians vote. It is our time change our salves for good and vote buhari as president
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written by Bob dee, March 09, 2011
I've come to know that some people will make the desired change happen; some will stand bye and watch the change happen while some evil ones will stand on the way of the happening change only to be crushed and smarched like crazy. Whether they like it or not, this change has landed in Nigeria. We have prayed, fasted and waited enough, this is the time for the manifestation, unless our God is not alive in Nigeria loku.
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written by Awojobi Olakunle, March 10, 2011
Buhari / Bakare ticket the change we need. ONE VOTE for TWO HONEST MEN
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written by john, March 10, 2011
All we know the truth, but some of us especially the ELITES or i can say the LOOTERS of our Nation doesn't want the true, with God's grace BB will WIN this April election so PDP get back on your feet and on your back, close your eye and ears cries for the SADNESS ahead of your RIGGING, you have no time for the RIGGING of election.... may God helps B/B to the VILLA, we Nigerians are with U....... Mr. President to have good record now and in future, don't accept the advice of the LOOTERS around you, do the FREE and FAIR ELECTION no time for the RIGGING now, we want peace in our NATION, bcos PDP falled now CPC want to take over so allow them to take for the sake of our NATION and people's lives and properties......
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written by Suleiman Maiwada, Zaria, March 10, 2011
I have read through the history of Nigeria, throughout almost the 52 years of Nigeria’s existance as a nation Gen. Buhari stands out as a symbol of honesty, prudence, accountability, good governance and uprightness. and if patriotism and sincerity were to exist in Nigeria as a person it’s only Gen. Buhari to both friends and opponents. Lets join our hands and vote for change 2011, vote C P C. ONE VOTE for TWO HONEST MEN.
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written by olalekan , March 10, 2011
I have prayed and fasted. I am still praying and fasting that God the almighty will bless my dear country with a rare combination of godly and goodly men symbolised by the BB ticket. Buhari for me is far above his peers in terms of character, integrity and honesty. Millions of Nigeria are eagerly waiting for that glorious and golden day in the annals of this country when our mesiah General Buhari and his lieutenant Bakare will be sworn in as President and Vice President respectively. May God guide and protect BB for the common good of the teeming nasses of this country. Buhari I love you! Buhari I am passionate about you! Buhari I will work and vote for you! You are the MAN! Long live Nija!!!
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written by YAHYA ENOCH SUNDAY, March 10, 2011
Nigerians pls let us vote pdp out power,what they cannot do in 12years buhari did it within 2years let us vote and police our votwe,if they dont win they must not govern let the fight 4rm polling unit if you suspect any foul,guys lets flush pdp out we are tired of them,note no nation has ever made base on goodluck but rather a visionary and honest man dat man is Buhari/Bakare.
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written by Lekan Ojenike, March 10, 2011
Nigeria must change. Yes, Nigeria must change. And the time for that change is now. However, the change is sure to come only if Nigerians will vote Buhari and protect their votes. Only if Nigerians vote him for President and make their votes count can Nigerians rest assured that the nation's wealth will be judiciously employed to make life better for the generality of the Nigerian people. Then, a vote for Buhari is a vote in the right direction.
Let Nigerians be wise this time, and say boldly to the hawks in our political firmament that enough is enough. And truly, enough is enough. We have had enough of the looting of our nation's treasury--our common wealth--by some cliques of selfish, greedy and godless but murderous leaders.
Nigeria must be saved. The country must be saved from the jaws of PDP. Now is the time of her salvation, which is why we must vote Buhari whom we have tested and who has convinced us of his integrity, his love for positive changes and his intolerance of acts that make life tough for the common man.
Vote Buhari/Bakare. And you will NEVER regret you did.
Up NIGERIA!
Let Nigerians be wise this time, and say boldly to the hawks in our political firmament that enough is enough. And truly, enough is enough. We have had enough of the looting of our nation's treasury--our common wealth--by some cliques of selfish, greedy and godless but murderous leaders.
Nigeria must be saved. The country must be saved from the jaws of PDP. Now is the time of her salvation, which is why we must vote Buhari whom we have tested and who has convinced us of his integrity, his love for positive changes and his intolerance of acts that make life tough for the common man.
Vote Buhari/Bakare. And you will NEVER regret you did.
Up NIGERIA!
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written by Abdulrahman Adam, March 10, 2011
We know, they know that WIN is not stronk, but it will bring down a tree.... Our vote is only for the above two names :-)
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written by Salele, March 10, 2011
The time has come for the thruth to manifest. Where are we heading to? When the countrys paliament are recieving about 25% overhead cost of the countrys budget, and yet crisis in Borno, Plateu and other part of country is claiming lives and property of people. These are the major thing
to address. Not loating the contrys wealth. So we masess our votes caunt we need to stand this time and vote and proect our vote. make a wise decision
to address. Not loating the contrys wealth. So we masess our votes caunt we need to stand this time and vote and proect our vote. make a wise decision
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written by igwekezie, March 23, 2011
On buhari we stand. Any contrary INEC result against the wishes of the people of Nigeria will ignite a revolution in Nigeria.
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written by Owoichonehi Friday, March 24, 2011
The dare-devil bunch of looters & scavengers in PDP have dragged us back rather than forward that we need to fast track the pace of development in Nigeria, and this can only come via Gen. Buhari/Bakare candidacy. Let's take this campaign beyond religious, party & tribal borders.
All the PDP stalwarts re aged men of no integrity, reputation, discipline, honesty, conscience & no regard for the people of Nigeria. Buhari has proven to be disciplined, honest & fit to lead us to the new Nigeria. Vote Buhari/Bakare!
All the PDP stalwarts re aged men of no integrity, reputation, discipline, honesty, conscience & no regard for the people of Nigeria. Buhari has proven to be disciplined, honest & fit to lead us to the new Nigeria. Vote Buhari/Bakare!
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written by sulaiman ayagi, March 28, 2011
Let's give glory to Almighty! In Sha Allah this is the beginning of 9th April as a step for a progressive and purposeful change Nigerians await! Oh Allah, accord the Buhari/Bakare the anticipated success during the forthcoming election and wisdom to steer the leadership of Nigeria - where peace and progress will reign. In addition, we expect 45 children per class, free medical attention, improved security and constant power supply, WHILE HEADS OF FAMILIES SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FEEDING OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD.
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