Politics
Neither Atiku Nor Buhari Will Give Igbo Presidency – Mbazulike Amaechi
Elder statesman and First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has advised Ndigbo not to be buoyed by the illusion that either President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC or Atiku Abubakar of the PDP can “dash” them presidency in 2023.
The Octogenarian, who spoke to Vanguard in reaction to the SGF, Boss Musterpha, statement that Igbo becoming President in 2023, would depend on their support for President Mohammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019, also expressed worry over the level of dictatorship in the country now.
He called on the international community to wade into the human right abuse in the country.
Amaechi told Ndigbo that they would need tactical strategy to “take” Nigeria presidency and advised them to be wise in their plans.
While noting that Ndigbo had made pronouncement at Enugu on the issue of 2019 presidency, he said “My attitude is that anybody who will enthrone restructuring is the person Ndigbo must support. What is happening in Nigeria is baffling. The country is not in any state of emergency nor the southeast or any other area but I am worried about the high level of dictatorship; it is becoming alarming.
“I have always said that Presidency is not dashed, you have to work for it, plan for it, strategise to take it because it is not given. Buhari or Atiku will not give Ndigbo presidency. Nobody will give it to them except they work for it.”
In the same vain, the Peoples Democratic party has warned that unless God intervened in the country’s political overbearing, the people may as well kiss goodbye to the entity Nigeria.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Deacon Austin Umahi in his reaction Mustapha’s statement also agreed with Amaechi that power is not given, particularly on occasions where politicians really keep to promises.
Umahi said “I personally disagree with the position of SGF for some reasons. First and foremost as ordained man of God is that power belongs to God. No man can determine what happens tomorrow except God approves it. Secondly, as a student of Nigeria history, power is not dashed, moreover in rare cases do politicians respect agreement or promise .
“Thirdly, as zonal chairman of PDP in South East , the governors of PDP controlled states and National Assembly members in the zone have done very well to reverse the mind set of the easterners to vote otherwise, provided the election is allowed to be free and fair.
“Finally, Nigeria project is truly in the hand of God and except he steps in, further Nigeria may be history going by this trend . I call on all lover of continuous existence of Nigeria to pray more than ever before.”
In his own reaction, National leader of Igboezue cultural Advancement Initiative and National Chairman of the United Progressive Party, UPP, Chief Chekwas Okorie said that Mustapha’s statement has vindicated his recent stand that Ndigbo should support Buhari’s reelection to become attractive in being considered for 2023 presidency.
Okorie who had addressed a press conference in Enugu, yesterday, canvassing Igbo support for the President, said “This is a confirmation of my assertion today (yesterday). It is too late in the day for me to embark on anything that is in the best interest of Ndigbo.
He had said that it would be better for Ndigbo to have Buhari for the next four years than bear eight years that a new president will stay in power before ceeding Presidency to an Igbo.
“The political narrative must change for the better. We cannot continue to blame others for obviously self-inflicted injuries. In this political game, Ndigbo must move some of their leaders out of our unviable defensive wall to build up the mid-field and score vital goals. Time is now,” Okorie said.
Anonymous
November 24, 2018 at 5:13 am
Very very correct
Anonymous
November 24, 2018 at 5:04 am
Tell those political jobbers. Tactically, Fulani will rule for 12 years! But, is it Igbo presidency that Ndi Igbo truly want? An insignificant VP slot was thrown at them, they started jumping up and down. Chai, sorry. Freedom has no substitute, go for it Ndi Igbo!!
Anonymous
November 24, 2018 at 3:30 am
IGBOS CAN NEVER BE PRESIDENT IN NIGERIA UNLESS, GOD DID WHAT HE DID FOR GEJ.THEY KNOW HOW FOOLISH YOU ARE AND WOULD ALWAYS USE THAT TO DECIEVE YOU. YOU PEOPLE BETTER START THINKING OOO. I DONT THINK WE EVEN NEED TO BE PRESIDENT SELF. ALL YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IS TO BE EQUAL TO YOUR MATES. WHAT WILL PRESIDENCY DO FOR YOU? CAN ANY IGBO ARMY OFFICER REACH HIS FULL POTENTIAL? WHY? IGBOS ARE LESS THEN HAUSA AND YORUBA. JUST TRY AND STEP UP YOUR STATUS AND LEAVE THE PRESIDENCY. YOU DONT NEED TO BE PRESIDENT TO BE A NIGERIAN. CAN YOU PEOPLE JUST BE SOBER FOR ONCE AND THINK? LEAVE THIS POLITICS FOR THEM, WE HAVE NEVER BENEFITTED FROM IT. ALL IGBOS SHOULD START THINKING LIKE AN NNEWI MAN. THINK AND ACT LIKE NNEWI PEOPLE. HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT ANY NNEWI MAN THAT HAS ONE HOUSE IN LAGOS HAS TWO IN EAST? OR PREFERABLE IN NNEWI? NNEWI PEOPLE. THEY ARE BRINGING BACK THEIR FACTORIES AND BUSINESS BACK TO NNEWI. YOU DONT NEED THE PRESIDENCY BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER GET IT. CANT YOU READ THE HAND WRITTING ON THE WALL? YOU HAVE BEEN SIDLINED PERIOD.
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 10:23 pm
To hell with Nigerian presidency, all we want is total freedom of Biafra
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 10:13 pm
Let this old fool.
Forget about Igbos.
And go to the side of his death.
Because ge will never see Biafra Nation.
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 10:11 pm
Very true.
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 8:27 pm
If it is possible for a dog to grow horns then an Igbo man can become president in Nigeria
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 7:14 pm
What a fucking president are igbos looking to get from Nigeria, please let them keep their presidency. Only what need now is our( United Biafra)
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Tell them
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 6:21 pm
No need
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 6:11 pm
That’s why we are not going to vote for any of them no referendum no election
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 6:08 pm
Who cares about presidency all we want is to be free from this God forsaken country called Nigeria.. Biafran Must Be Free.
. Insha Allah
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 6:02 pm
Yes. True talk
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 5:56 pm
African Union Heads of State and Government have observed a minutes’s silence in the memory of late Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday during the 28th ordinary session of AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During the official opening session of the AU Summit, Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, the incumbent AU President, invited the African leaders to ovserve a minute’s silence in the memory of “our late brother,” the NIgeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union(AU).
The Summit, which is to take place from 30th to 31st January, will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council.
Anonymous
November 24, 2018 at 3:22 am
Okenwa Friday great information.
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Good, you have spoken well, a true patriotic biafran
Anonymous
November 23, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Biafra is all we need not president of doom