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Saturday 4 April 2015

Nobody should celebrate Buhari - Etcetera writes

Another article from singer turned writer, Etcetera. Read below...
Why are we dancing? Why do we keep rolling out the drums each time we have a new government, only for us to start crying few months down the line? Is it that we are too quick to forget or we just love to dance? Do you celebrate a child who’s about to write his exams or the one who has written and passed? What is this jubilation for? Because I really don’t understand. Is it that the election of Buhari in itself has suddenly alleviated our sufferings? I am really confused here, hearing how six bikers lost their lives in Zaria celebrating Buhari’s victory. One would think that a people who have been shortchanged for so long by past presidents will know better to be calm and take every word of the new president with a pinch of salt until he proves to be different.
This process is becoming an unending circle, again and again we’ve danced and again and again, we’ve cursed and cried at the end. It is still shocking to me that a lot of Nigerians fell for the story that the president was born without shoes. Was anyone born with shoes on? Buhari’s triumphant entry into the presidency last Sunday which coincidentally was a palm Sunday doesn’t yet prove he is the redeemer. Just like the second coming of our supposed political messiah Obasanjo didn’t prove any significant improvement in our lives.

We all thought he was the one anointed by the gods to take us by the hands and lead us right straight into the promised land, where we shall have no more gnashing of teeth. But when he left office, the roads were still as bad as they were before he took office. The hospitals were still without facilities and most importantly, he failed to defeat the demon in the power sector even with billions of dollars thrown at it. The demons in the same power sector have claimed Jonathan just like they did Yar’Adua, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Sanni Abacha, Shonekan, IBB and Shagari. Even Buhari himself had already been defeated by this demon before. So what says it is not going to be the same this time around. Remember obasanjo was defeated twice by this same demon.

Why won’t our leaders take us for granted when they’ve noticed that we are always ready to jump to our feet and “judile” with the announcement of every new regime? When Buhari overthrew the democratically elected government of Shehu Shagari in 1983, many of you reading this took to the streets to boogie down. When Babangida sent Buhari packing a couple of months later, a lot more of you got drunk and vomited all over the place. Even Abacha’s sudden death brought smiles on the faces of most bar owners across the country as they ran out of booze. Is something wrong with us as a people? We are forgetting a very important fact that this election proves that we are and will still remain a divided people. We are divided by our ideologies with no realistic integration in sight. The election has also reinforced the thinking that we are divided by regional, tribal and religious interests and not national. These are some of the significant issues that will define our tomorrow.

Finally, some of you who are reading this may be saying, oh Etcetera, can’t you be optimistic for once? My brother, I can’t. Optimism and its younger brother, hope have proven to be very dangerous especially in Nigeria. They have sent millions of Nigerians to their early graves. What is the point of being optimistic in a system that has always left me in tears and heartache? Or is it till I get arrested by Mr. Cardiac? Tufiakwa!

281 comments:

  1. I just didnt bother reading this rubbish.

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    1. This article is a combination of sanity $ insanity. Atyms I wonder if etcetera even agree wit em self.smh

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    2. This article is a combination of sanity $ insanity. Atyms I wonder if etcetera even agree wit em self.smh

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    3. How will you read it ? Can you even read and comphrend ? The truth always hurts. Just as sense is not common . Children of nowadays !

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    4. It makes a lot of sense and that is the truth

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    5. I didn't read it either. ..just another goat fortunate to know how to use a computer device. Mscheeeew.

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  2. We can always vote him out after 4 years :). Lindaobserve

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  3. We can always vote him out after 4 years :). Lindaobserve

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  4. You are entitled to your opinion but I must say your writing got better over the past few months

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  5. Nice one bro!

    Even though I wanted Jona out of office, I'm not applauding Buhari just yet.

    Until I see the positive changes.

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  6. And everybody has to share your sentiments? Oga abeg free us! We are celebrating emergence of democracy, our votes that's eventually counting. That shouldn't be a problem, should it?

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  7. If you don't want to celebrate, that's your bussiness.
    Not everybody is happy that he won the election.
    So we are expecting haters.
    They is no harm in trying.
    We want to try a new goverment.
    So etc "Get a life"

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    1. Which sch U go? Just keep quiet abeg.
      Ubanagum

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  8. Thank you for this article...could someone create a countdown of achievements in office of the president so that we can actively monitor what the new government is doing till the end of the 4year office?....we can all tweet our observations...we don't want the four years to fly by with nothing to show....we must put the new government under pressure...

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  9. Etcetera may God bless you for reminding Nigerians that their expectations are too much
    Each regime change elicits an orgasm...lol
    Six months will tell all...

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  10. Uncle excetra. Hmm. Focus on entertainers oooh..

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  11. Guy go sleep abeg, ur bad belle too much joo. Tatafo man looking for cheap fame Ptcheeewww

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  12. He's right tho

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  13. For once, Totally agreed with Etcetera. The points he raised are valid. I agree that celebrations should come after assessing the performance of the president against past administrations. You are on point sir.

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  14. Where I'm from, you celebrate a child who's just gotten admission against all odds. Then we celebrate that kid more when he graduates with flying colours.. This guy is so miopic and can't see farther than his nose; his unfounded pride won't let him. Pessimistic ho

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  15. True that,etcetera or watever,wat u said is true to be sincere

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  16. He has spoken his mind
    Lol
    #oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

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  17. Good one. Makes sense and very well said.

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  18. Linda i will keep saying it ohh....the beauty of LIB is when u post our comments on time....u are failing to dat dis dayz dont know if its because of ur new boo....

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  19. Hmmmmm, this calls for sober reflection. God help us

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  20. Pls tell them o

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  21. I've thought abt d same issue. We are just narrow minded & our foresight has been suspended by d devil. Only pple with good brain can see ahead

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  22. Nawa oh



    Visit my new blog thegistzone.blogspot.com

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  23. Seriously u make sense

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  24. First time ever that this man will write an article that makes sense

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  25. Lindus, why do you keep publishing Etcetera's comments? Ur blog is kinda like d only place he gets publicity........

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  26. Nice one Etcetera.. You said it all

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  27. Nigeria wake up this guy always talk d truth dnt celebrate until u see what promise you many have promise and failed

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  28. Miss Port Harcourt4 April 2015 at 09:12

    Hahahahahaha! Etcetera! Etcetera!! I love you sha. You are so brilliant up there, you never forget. Let's Pray & Hope for the best!!!

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  29. Very true...Dis guy his really making sense ooo, all politicians are desame.

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  30. The best truth ever said. Thumbs up Mr Etcetera.

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  31. ETCETERA YOU MADE AWHOLE LOT OF SENCE. GOD BLESS YOU FOR CALLING SOME NIGERIANS BACK TO THEIR SENCES

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  32. Lets be realistic,he is right.

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  33. ETC just likes to insert himself into the story! Please go away. Enough already, you are not relevant.

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    1. Shut up..look beyond ur hatred for this guy for once. He is so right.

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    2. Tell the mumu O. You are the irrelevant person here who o
      Does not know truth when you see or hear it

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  34. Pls where is the love buttons, becos this is way beyond like buttons. I need to press love @ this writ up.

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  35. Luvly writeup

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  36. Whatever! Just shut up,, that's your own opinion. Did GMB killed the bikers??? The only thing you do is to criticise, are you perfect yourself ? Rubbish

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    1. Did he say buhari killed any one ? Some people can't comphrend what they read . Shame !

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  37. This guy is a habitual sadist. If you don't have hope about your country,then don't discourage others from being optimistic.

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  38. I like this guy.... you've spoken the truth

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  39. Madness of the highest order

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  40. Thank you o! People should please listen and take a cue.

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  41. Ecetera ure a big fool...God will punish ur entire generation

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    1. How will God punish his generation when ur own is stil under punishment. Or dont u knw y ur life is so worthless??

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    2. I wish you the same. Amen

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    3. Y d curse why u guys now etc is absolutely ryt here...nawa o

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  42. Once again etc...u av a point

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  43. Mehn, u r soo on point!!!....i really pray our ideology is gonna change soon!!!...the change we so desire must start from 'US'...just imagine someone that constantly urinates in prohibited places shouting 'CHANGE'..a woman that constantly throws waste in places with the sign 'don't throw waste here' clamoring for 'CHANGE'.....things won't 'CHANGE' until we 'CHANGE' our ideology in 'UNITY'

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  44. the shortsightedness of nigerians is amazing. someone reads out all these tinz that he'll do in government and we take it hook, line and sinker.

    look at the voting pattern and see exactly how divided we are.

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  45. Thank u very much etcetera, u have said it all, I am glad u remind us of our past,we nigerian forget so easily but now we will sit back and watch president buhari fulfilling his promise to lead us to d promise land hopefully.

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  46. K, continue ranting then..

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  47. This guy always makes sense. We won't agree with him here because we are all blind

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    1. Change is when Buhari #bringbackourgirls;
      When £1=N100 within his 4 year term;
      When our roads have no potholes within 4 years;
      When we no longer shout up NEPA as there is light 24/7;
      When Nigeria is no longer listed as a corrupt country under Buhari;
      When anything you do in Nigeria is on Merit;
      When public primary and Nursery schools are free and better than private;
      When public transport have time displayed as to arrival and departure in Buhari's tenure;
      When political posts and contract are made on ability to perform and project manage, not to cronies;
      When life is safe and no boko haram or niger delta bombings during Buhari's 4 years;
      When I can walk into any Hospital in Nigeria and be treated for a cold without being scared of dying;
      When each Nigerian can be identified biometrically and therefore eradicate 'ghost mode' Nigerians during elections;
      When no policeman can slap me without being sent to cool his heels in jail for assault; and finally, change is when you know you can set your watch and predict it will continue to tick tock! Is all these guaranteed by Sai Buhari?? #wetheywatchandwait

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  48. These attention seeker again, but he make small sense sha!!!

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  49. Deep sighs and speechless. We will want and see if this is truly the change. Much respect for you. Revealing: Ladies, Reasons Why You Should Be Married Before You Hit 30. Kindly visit www.thepinkjournalng.blogspot.com.

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  50. Lol, we shouldnt expect too much from d government, buh i feel we could have cheaper means for transportation n feeding which is the basic need of every human even if u are living under a bridge buh those two things has been made extremely expensive by the current government

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  51. Etc etc etc....although I support Buhari but nice one. Was looking forward to this

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  52. lol ...he made some good point though but all the same, it still calls for celebration. Of course we should fear the unknown but its better than being in the hands of the devil thats milking us dry and sucking out every drop of blood in our body.

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  53. These attention seeker again, but he make small sense sha!!!

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  54. Gbam, hit the nail on the head

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  55. Nice one, u always talk sense my darling etcetera. You are always right, I don't know wat we are jubilating for.....

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  56. Well etcetera, we've heard u but, we are generally celebrating Buhari because he is our anointed son chosen to fight corruption. Buhari has a pedigree of being incorruptible and it is exemplary in his life. As for d future, man proposes, God disposes, that's why we have to keep praying for him. Just like our lord Jesus Christ who knew no sin, Buhari is our beloveth in whom we are well pleased. At some point, we need to believe and have faith and follow a lead, just like d isrealites journey from Egypt, though they kept complaining but they still believed and allowed God do d rest.

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    1. I hope he doesnt disappoint u with this ur already ingraved ideology of him being incorrupt..people change u knw

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    2. Never compare our lord Jesus Christ to any human being ! Show some respect to Christianity ! Fear God!

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  57. I cant deal with this guy and am not surprised he never has any good thing to say bout anytin and anyone and that's bcux there is nuttin good bout him..hungry looking dude

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    1. Stfu..appreciate the truth for once..and pls d dude is far from being hungry. Atleast his beta dan ut ashawo self who only indulge in sex for money!

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  58. The people who celebrated were Northerners and they celebrated not because of what his leadership holds but for the single fact that he was from their region, which is why government has being sh*t!!! Because we keep voting with sentiment and not for reason.

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    1. Thank you ! Despite they have the highest number of past HOS and top govt officers yet the north is still so backward in education, infrastructure, technology etc absolutely nothing to show. Only marrying plenty young wives and birthing too many children. Blood thirsty, Ignorant and Poverty stricken lazy tribe !

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    2. Anon 10:59. Fulani people are heart less , they value one cow more than 100 human beings. Their cow ate my grand uncle's farm and they killed his son and other kinsmen that tried to stop them. We are all mourning.my God where are you ? Wicked shall never go free !

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  59. U said it all

    Months will tell


    Much is expected from buhari


    Change every every


    I believe u can do it man because so many youths are in turmoil

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  60. Hehehee, funny ending. Anyway we all wish to be like America but Americans don't care whether you are from the south or north or east coast, all they care about is the best man for the job and thats why the country is moving forward because its not led by tribalism. Everything is done on merit. Nigerians need to learn and inculcate that so as to move forward.

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  61. for the first time in his life he wrote something reasonable

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  62. Well!time will tell,I ve read a lot of interesting piece since the announcement of the presidential election,it will be very sickening and disheartening if after all these jubilation,we sink back again to business as usual,I do not want to believe that after all these dance of 'uhuru'we return back to bisiness as usual,I personal believe that this election has given us hope not because of people involved in d so called change,but because even them the so-called leaders know that the electorates re not smiling,the claim to the failure of president jonathans government is mainly on corruption,security and being accussed that he is in sensitive to the plight of the people,I believe this same Nigerians that voted the president out re still very much alive,let's see their reactions when this ugly trends rears up its ugly head again,I hope they will act then,just as they ve acted now towards this outgoing administration,we keep our fingers crossed!

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  63. Mr etcetera, I totally understand your point of view, but here is where you are wrong on this issue. Nigerians are celebrating the victory of voting out an incumbent president, the people feel like their votes count. The only way we can make this nation better is to keep politicians on their toes. So please be optimistic Bcs great nations are built on accountability to the people, and we are seeing the beginning of this.

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  64. THINK YOU LOST IT HERE. WE ARE CELEBRATING THE REMOVAL OF A FAILED GOVERNMENT NOT THE COMING OF A NEW ONE. ITS CALLED DEMOCRACY.

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  65. This Etcetera guy is just brilliant. I've been a fan right from his singing days. Nice one

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    1. Pls quit been a fan of negative people. It's not good for ur health.

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  66. Facts...Nice one once again etc! Weldon!

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  67. 4 d very 1st tym Mr. Etcetera I concur wit U.i jst pray Nigerians dnt regret ds!!!

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    1. Sis chinyere we will not regret. If Buhari doesn't deliver in due course, we will vote him out. Doesn't matter how many times we vote a leader in or not. We will not stop until we achieve what we desire. persistence is the key to freedom. If the thing reach ur turn sister chinyere, we go still vote u in. If u no deliver, we go still send u packing.

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  68. True, we. Have our PVC to make. The change again in the next 4 years

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  69. An election is not a football game
    victory at d polls is only d first of MANY hurdles.

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  70. Until GMB proves himself, d jury's still out on him.

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  71. Guy u nor well, so if somebody win he shouldn't celebrate?

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  72. I always enjoy Ur article etcetera keep on the good work, very soon, I mean very very soon sai Buhari will turn to sad Buhari, happy easter to ya'll.#THAT AKWA IBOM BOY#

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  73. Etc or what do you call urself. You can write your poppycock to the Marines because I don't see anything meaningful from your assertions apart from the hatred you have for GMB. I woulda wondered how old you were when GMB was the HOS between 1983&1985.

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  74. Sensible piece. Personally I don't believe in man. I believe in God - but I also believe that man is God's work tool down here on earth. Buhari wasn't my best choice, neither was Jonathan. I don't care who d doer will be, just get the work DONE!!

    #Fizz

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  75. He did make some real valid points though...celebrate when he has started accomplishing things.

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  76. How we easily judge people. No room for repentance in our minds at all. Etceteran we don hear. Not a fan of GMB, but I believe in repentance.








    Busy Fingers.

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  77. Couldnt have put it better myself. Lets wait and see. Nigeria is not a joke or easy at all. To be in charge? What magic or miracle? Too many individual, tribal, regional, economic, and social agendas all colliding at crossroads with each other. What we need is to start from ground zero again. What will happen to the confab results? May not have been perfect but was a good start too messy in my view. Does Buhari have a large enough heart to sincerely embrace all the above groups? Do people really change their intrinsic nature and tendencies? What is it I am hearing about mass sackings already of South east individuals in high places in the wake of theolling results from that area? Eg central bank governor etc. god help us.

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  78. Aptly put! ! exactly my thinking, Nigerians are so gullible and often suffer from amnesia

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  79. Nice one etcetera, true talk. God help us to shine our eyes in this country.

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  80. ETC Babyyyy....always on point

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  81. Lol,i don't blame this nigga sha,i don tire for nigeria buh na still we we

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  82. True words. couldn't be better said than this.

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  83. He did make some real valid points though...celebrate when he has started accomplishing things.

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  84. Correct!!! Just made my day with ur this article

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  85. Hmm....true talk etcetera. let's hope Buhari makes the "change" as He promised.

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  86. Impressive! For once in ur writing history u have reasoned logically. Very thought provoking indeed.

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  87. Was waiting for this...love me some more etc...

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  88. Etcetera, no make me vex for you o! Let's wait and see how things unfolds first. Don't be a prophet of doom. Linda take note!

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  89. Etcetera, no make me vex for you o! Let's wait and see how things unfolds first. Don't be a prophet of doom. Linda take note!

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  90. Etcetera, no make me vex for you o! Let's wait and see how things unfolds first. Don't be a prophet of doom. Linda take note!

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  91. Etcetera, no make me vex for you o! Let's wait and see how things unfolds first. Don't be a prophet of doom. Linda take note!

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  92. For the first time, I completely agree with ETC ----C21

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  93. If this guy is married his wife should help me give him a million kisses. Kilode Nigerians have short memory.Dats all

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  94. This boy called Etcetera is a fool. What is your business if people are celebrating Buhari? Nobody has asked you to come and celebrate with them. The stupid boy is just a tribalistic pessimist. You need not beat about the bush, your point his clear that you don't want a Northern as president. Whether you like it or not, Nigerians have elected their next president and have the right to celebrate the victory. Please, it better you stop writing rubbish because you are so senseless.

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    1. Celebrating and dying cos of new president of which they dont knw the outcome of his administration yet..does it even make sense to die for nothing??

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  95. Etcetera u are a very good writer but don't forget it took the Israelites 40yrs to pass through the wilderness and we've already waited more than 40yrs. But with faith u can move mountains just as Naija people moved this dangerous mountain PDP by faith through the ballot box. I pray and urge Buhari to govern without fear nor favor and make us a better developed country even in our reputation world wide. Naija is rich with intelligent people travelling outside the country and is endowed with loads of natural resources to make life better...let there even wealth distribution, jobs, infrastructures, security etc.
    We also need emergency 3digit functional hotline for rapid response, we can achieve all these and even more if he really has naija at heart.

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  96. I totally agree with him on this one.

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  97. This guy talks from his ass. There is no common sense in this write up. Your mates were moving forward by being optimistic about the future of the country while you are still living in the past wallowing in self pity. We can only move forward at this time rather than being depressed about what happened over 2 decades ago. There comes a time that people must learn to let go of the past and wish for the best. Everyone deserve a second chance and with age come wisdom. Buhari is very lucky to have been giving a second chance to undo his past mistakes and I'm sure God willing, he will take the country to a better and greater place than he did in the past which was a priviledge a lot of us wishes for. Variety is a fact life and everyone with his own. Is not about being divided but is about voting for someone that you agree with his policy and what he stands for and it happens all over the world. Even in America they have blue states and red states and independent states that is for grab by any of the candidates. Sometimes a state that is known as red state might vote for a blue state candidate if they agree with that particular candidate policy Stop preaching and be optimistic that tomorrow will be better than yesterday and today. I believe God will guide Buhari and give him the wisdom to make Nigeria a force to be reckon with all over the world.

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    1. And you read through asshole ! Go learn some manners ! Bitter soul !

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  98. This boy called Etcetera is a fool. What is your business if people are celebrating Buhari? Nobody has asked you to come and celebrate with them. The stupid boy is just a tribalistic pessimist. You need not beat about the bush, your point his clear that you don't want a Northern as president. Whether you like it or not, Nigerians have elected their next president and have the right to celebrate the victory. Those of us that believe Nigeria will be great under GMB, still stand our grounds Please, it better you stop writing rubbish because you are so senseless.

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    1. Anon 10:05, what nigerians are you talking about? The north? I pity you

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  99. Ure just pathetic..u always have issue wif errfin..God save ya life say u no dey twiiter

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  100. Thank u Etc we r waiting for oga Bugari to bring his promises and rants to fulfilment. First he must bring back our girls, two, he must give us stable electricity, three dollar must be equal to naira, and so on. Cos APC made too much mouth, we r waiting for may 29, then we start counting down again. It shall be well with Nigeria by God's grace Amen.

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  101. Thank u Etc we r waiting for oga Bugari to bring his promises and rants to fulfilment. First he must bring back our girls, two, he must give us stable electricity, three dollar must be equal to naira, and so on. Cos APC made too much mouth, we r waiting for may 29, then we start counting down again. It shall be well with Nigeria by God's grace Amen.

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    1. what of the promises jonathan made? He had more than enough time to bring them to reality. Will you hold him accountable for all the lies and false promises? U want to transfer past unresolved issues into a new government and expect magic to happen in seven days. Sister fear God oo.

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  102. This guy talks from his ass. There is no common sense in this write up. Your mates were moving forward by being optimistic about the future of the country while you are still living in the past wallowing in self pity. We can only move forward at this time rather than being depressed about what happened over 2 decades ago. There comes a time that people must learn to let go of the past and wish for the best. Everyone deserve a second chance and with age come wisdom. Buhari is very lucky to have been giving a second chance to undo his past mistakes and I'm sure God willing, he will take the country to a better and greater place than he did in the past which was a priviledge a lot of us wishes for. Variety is a fact life and everyone with his own. Is not about being divided but is about voting for someone that you agree with his policy and what he stands for and it happens all over the world. Even in America they have blue states and red states and independent states that is for grab by any of the candidates. Sometimes a state that is known as red state might vote for a blue state candidate if they agree with that particular candidate policy Stop preaching and be optimistic that tomorrow will be better than yesterday and today. I believe God will guide Buhari and give him the wisdom to make Nigeria a force to be reckon with all over the world.

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    1. Buhari is not going to do anything... Maybe Tinubu and Fashola... I don't know how Nigerians can expect anything from someone who said he'd stabilize oil price and he'd use army, navy and police to stabilize Nigeria's economy.... But hey, you can keep believing in God

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    2. God bless your level of wisdom.

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  103. So true bro. Jubilation turned sour. But we Nigerians forget no government shares money to individuals but our creativity will only ensure our financial freedom and if u don't have it u keep expecting a new government. How many of us are ready to take up challenges? Many Nigerians have excelled even in worst governments here. Do u have any skin or anything to offer those companies u expect to employ u? If your answer is no, then work on yourself first before blaming d government for ur woes.

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  104. Ectctera abit kini oruko e,, I concur wit you this time around.. Wats the jubilation for? Let's wait and see if there will be any difference

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  105. God bless this Guy for me, at least some of us are reasoning reasonably. Fingers crossed!

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  106. This guy is the worst writer on planet earth

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  107. Right on point bro...so so much making sense and with all honesty in truth.

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  108. "Nobody should celebrate Buhari" - Says who? Excuse me, who so ever thinks or believes dis should pls go for medical check up for d person is enemy of Nigeria progress.

    Good riddance to bad rubbish.

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    1. U dis political prostitute..so its no mur Jonathan, you are now ready to die for Buhari. Clueless mofo

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  109. excetera, as much as we enjoy some of your articles please give yourself brain. There are some articles that should not be written. As New Nigeria we should develop positive mindset towards EVERYTHING . You just lost a reader kmt

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    1. Like u really matter?? U think he cares if u read his articles??

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    2. God gives brains and unfortunately he didn't give you any. The truth is always bitter and must be written or said ! Take it or leave it ! He just gained a reader ... ME !

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  110. The very controversial Etcetera. I always look forward to his write up,this indeed is the icing on the cake. Always been my thoughts about the unnecessary jubilation.

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  111. I ave been waiting 4 ds post. Well im optimistic and hopeful. If Buhari does not perform,we will vote him out. No room 4 non performance any longer.

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  112. I av said it many a time that this new government is government without an agenda: the next 1year all of U that have been shouting change ll see for urselves. Again, now that it appears that buhari has won. Let it be known that we ll not go to sleep. I ll watch close and reciprocate with all the insults,political venoms and propaganda that d apc used on GEJ admin.


    ~Charles Ifeco~

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    1. Can't you see how foolish you look? Instead of you to go and find how to make money for your family and look like a human beign. Oponu oshi.

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    2. Then we will shout change again, it does nt matter who is in power,all we need is good governance...!

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  113. You are bang on point brother! I tire for Nigeria. I too finally lost ALL hope and finally left for good, NEVER to come back (except for brief visits which will certainly be very very few and very very far between). Etcetera, please join me and leave that hell hole of a divided and dysfunctional country.

    Anyone can hate and curse me but if you really think about it without bias and emotion you know in your heart that I say the truth.

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    1. Like you, I don't reside in Nigeria, but I'm a full blooded Nigerian who wants the best for our nation. The country may be fucked up, but who are u expecting to fix it? Doesn't matter where u are located, it pays to be patriotic and love your own. No matter our location, our voice must be heard! I travelled down to Nigerian simply because I wanted to be part of the voters of change. It's high time we quit with the negativity and set our mind of what we can do even as individuals to better our nation. If the country is in flames, would u be able to pay visit to the loved one u left behind? Change starts from you!!

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  114. Optimism nd his younger brother hope has taken a lot nigerians to dir early grave..very hilarious..all d same nice piece

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  115. Mr writer on Point!

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  116. I kno some pple will definetly abuse ds guy buh to me ds guy is on point....infact i hv said ds to some of my peeps dat d same pple who ar abusing GEJ & thankin God 4 Buhari 2day wil b d same pple 2 abuse Buhari & say good of GEJ 2moro...but i do earnestly pray dat won't b d case....I just pray change s truly come....as etc put it, letz ALL(doz who beliv so much in him & doz who don't) b calm, until Buhari proves himsef....niz one etc

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    1. My dear, every leader must be subjected to criticism. Even the president of the most powerful nation (obama) faces backlash from time to time. That's how success is achieved. Criticism only motivates the leader to listen to the voice of the people and act accordingly. Like a horse, you must give it some good whips so it can move forward or faster. Be open minded to change. Say no to stagnation!!

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  117. a very sensible post

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  118. Those armed robbers and assassins we are all scared of were formerly new born babies whom people celebrated. It is only normal to celebrate any new thing plus new government. I remember I celebrated Jonathan's victory in 2011 and when I saw he wasn't the 'messiah' I tot he was, I had to vote against him. It's only human to give people benefit of the doubt. If u use what one person did to judge another, u will never move forward in life. But the special thing in all these is that, no politician can come sit again without doing nothing. My people, let's get ready cos if Buhari doesn't deliver, we vote him out by 2019 and also his party from presidency. That's the way to go now!

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  119. Some 1 said "we should develop new mindset! Buhari is an old mindset ! Nice 1 Etcetera

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  120. Linda pls stop giving this sadist a platform to say rubbish,etcetra knows he is a failure frm all indications. His mates r making money and he is here un necessarily attacking pple in all angles,get a life bro,becos buhari will deliver the best regime ever..!

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    1. And ur a seer to know that abi?..u shld be the one to get a life. Atleast he moved from singing which wasnt paying off to writing. Wat are u doing for urself apart from hitting the refresh button every five minute..get a life first!!

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    2. Linda is making money and you are here commenting ! You are failure to yourself and your entire generation ! Too many bitter souls in Nigeria, quick to find fault , quick to curse and yet you can't offer anything better ! Shame on you !

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  121. WHAT A GREAT WRITER

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  122. Waoh, your best write up for me so far , man. Kudos! Unfortunately Nigerian people always having a short memory. The more reasons why it's a easy for some powerful cabal in the country to be manipulating us.

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  123. The bikers who lost thier lives are foolish bingos. We the optimistic supporters of change won't take our jubilation that far. However, I would like to make you aware that we are happy not just because buhari won, but mainly for the fact that pdp lost and history was made. Every past election was rigged by the then president to favour his return to power. This time, it was a different ball game. My dear, that alone is change itself and deserves some level of jubilation. I can understand how frustrated you are regarding passed failed promises by our part leaders. I'm also fed up as well. But the question is; do we give up? Do we fold our arms and do nothing? We can only strive for progress and hope for the best. I'm optimistic that change in every aspect of nigeria is near but i'm not foolish to think it would all happen over night. But faith, determination, and most especially speaking out our concerns (which nigerians never use to do before) would make us a greater and well developed nation. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step!

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    1. Forgive every typo. My phn dey misbehave lol

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  124. Thank you Etcetera!

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  125. I dey laugh!!!

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  126. Dear Etc, you made some valid points that I will not take from you but you missed a key point here. The celebration was/is born from the fact that we as a nation successfully voted out a corrupt administration. The fact that our vote counted is a celebration of our democracy advancing! Whether GMB will perform or not, only God can tell as we are not soothsayers. But as a Christian I know that the first stage of a battle is first won from the mind. So Mr Etc rather than speaking negative against an administration that hasn't even started, we chose to confess positive and speak positivity upon our president elect and Nigeria. Please don't kill this vibe, life is too short to dwell in negatives!

    BrendaN

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  127. I understand him but he's too pessimistic. It doesn't hurt to have high hopes and give up on them only when they're dashed.

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  128. He has spoken the truth but unfortunately he cant tell people how to express their feelings. Lets be happy first and the future would take care of its self.We cant die before death comes pls.

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  129. God bless you my fellow well meaning Nigerians everyone is entitled to their opinion, although I'm now naturalized in New Zealand i do visit naija most times, everyone knows naija is a rich nation with wicked leaders....expecially Abia state Governor T.A Orji, but they will receive their evil rewards. Naija will definitely move forward, Long live Naija my Motherland.

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  130. Let's hope the change they are promising us will be a positive one, Nigerians are tired of telling the same story of bad leadership.

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  131. Optimism and positivity is a critical factor to success. we are celebrating the victory because we are optimistic that "change has come to stay".It is actually the dawn of a new era. My Dear,it part of our culture to celebrate. However, if after a specified period,we cannot see certain changes that are meant to be glaring,then our victory dance changes to questions-protest-demonstrations.The task ahead is huge ,but we pray that by Gods grace 'This Change will be fruitful'. One more thing,everybody should be involved in this metamorphosis.For now,the victory dance continues.HAPPY NEW ERA!HAPPY EASTER

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