WHO IS YOUR NEW GOVERNOR?
On 11th of April 2015, Nigerians will gather again at their
various polling units to elect their preferred candidates.
While the election is already almost decided for some
states, Some states are set to engage in serious electoral scuffle.
ABIA (APGA)
In Abian State, the people are certain to open the window of change and embrace strongly the emergence of Alex Otti as the new occupant of their government house. As it is, It will take more than rigging to stop the former MD of Diamond bank from emerging victorious. Feelers from Gods own state suggest that the state has not been lucky as it relates to people saddled with the responsibility of governing the states and will not spare any chance in enthroning the technocrat whose ability to perform at the highest stage over time has not been faulted.
ADAMAWA:(PDP)
Only recently, a non Hausa friend said that if he had his way, he would fly directly to Adamawa and queue no matter how long to be among the electorates that will deliver Ribadu to the good people of Adamawa and i feel exactly the same way. Mallam Ribadu, a former EFCC czar was able to carve a niche for himself with the opportunity afforded to him as EFCC chairman. As it stands today, Ribadu has looming supporters across Nigeria and it would be unbecoming if the people of Adamawa choose to do otherwise especially as he is seen as one of the future candidates of Abuja.
AKWA IBOM (PDP)
If President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan had not lost to General Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election on March 28, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state, would have gone to the polls already basking in the euphoria of victory. However, that huge confidence has seemingly slackened with the change of baton in Aso Rock. This, in the other hand, does not mean the party’s structure has been ruptured. They are still intact but things may change with the clear knowledge that if its candidate, Elder Udom Emmanuel wins, the party will be an opposition fold in the next four years or more. Be that as it may, we still believe that Governor Godswill Akpabio's popularity as a governor will still be able to dwarf the influence of other candidates like Obong Umana Okon Umana who hails from Nsit Ubium in Uyo Senatorial district who is not favoured by the zoning arrangement in the state. Yes,his ambition may have received the backing of notable politicians in the state like the former Governor of the state Arch Obong Victor Attah, Atuekong Don Etiebet, Otuekong Sunny Jackson amongst others yet we believe PDP will carry the day.
In Abian State, the people are certain to open the window of change and embrace strongly the emergence of Alex Otti as the new occupant of their government house. As it is, It will take more than rigging to stop the former MD of Diamond bank from emerging victorious. Feelers from Gods own state suggest that the state has not been lucky as it relates to people saddled with the responsibility of governing the states and will not spare any chance in enthroning the technocrat whose ability to perform at the highest stage over time has not been faulted.
ADAMAWA:(PDP)
Only recently, a non Hausa friend said that if he had his way, he would fly directly to Adamawa and queue no matter how long to be among the electorates that will deliver Ribadu to the good people of Adamawa and i feel exactly the same way. Mallam Ribadu, a former EFCC czar was able to carve a niche for himself with the opportunity afforded to him as EFCC chairman. As it stands today, Ribadu has looming supporters across Nigeria and it would be unbecoming if the people of Adamawa choose to do otherwise especially as he is seen as one of the future candidates of Abuja.
AKWA IBOM (PDP)
If President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan had not lost to General Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election on March 28, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state, would have gone to the polls already basking in the euphoria of victory. However, that huge confidence has seemingly slackened with the change of baton in Aso Rock. This, in the other hand, does not mean the party’s structure has been ruptured. They are still intact but things may change with the clear knowledge that if its candidate, Elder Udom Emmanuel wins, the party will be an opposition fold in the next four years or more. Be that as it may, we still believe that Governor Godswill Akpabio's popularity as a governor will still be able to dwarf the influence of other candidates like Obong Umana Okon Umana who hails from Nsit Ubium in Uyo Senatorial district who is not favoured by the zoning arrangement in the state. Yes,his ambition may have received the backing of notable politicians in the state like the former Governor of the state Arch Obong Victor Attah, Atuekong Don Etiebet, Otuekong Sunny Jackson amongst others yet we believe PDP will carry the day.
IMO STATE (APC)
In Imo, the incumbent Governor Rochas Okorocha will have a battle of his life against the deputy speaker of house of Rep. Hon Emeka Ihedioha (PDP) and Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho with his very competent running mate Hon Ike Ibe (APGA). While some Imo indigenes reasons along the fact that there is need for the state to align with the center, others are set to vent their anger on APC for the role the Governor played in the last presidential election and the wide allegations that the governor has been 'a chop alone governor'. My take is, if indeed there is free education in Imo, revamp of moribund Imo Modern Poultry, new and dualized roads here and there, improvement of health sector etc then Rochas may as well coast to victory especially as some of the major actors in the opposition ( Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Achike Udenwa, Sen Araraume and Barr Humphrey Anumudu) only recently endorsed Okorocha's candidature.
In Imo, the incumbent Governor Rochas Okorocha will have a battle of his life against the deputy speaker of house of Rep. Hon Emeka Ihedioha (PDP) and Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho with his very competent running mate Hon Ike Ibe (APGA). While some Imo indigenes reasons along the fact that there is need for the state to align with the center, others are set to vent their anger on APC for the role the Governor played in the last presidential election and the wide allegations that the governor has been 'a chop alone governor'. My take is, if indeed there is free education in Imo, revamp of moribund Imo Modern Poultry, new and dualized roads here and there, improvement of health sector etc then Rochas may as well coast to victory especially as some of the major actors in the opposition ( Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Achike Udenwa, Sen Araraume and Barr Humphrey Anumudu) only recently endorsed Okorocha's candidature.
KADUNA (APC)
If i am resident in Kaduna, i will definitely make a case for
Mallam Elrufai. Reasons are; i am certain that Elrufai will transform Kaduna if
given opportunity. The good thing about some of the sound minds participating
in this election is that they are not limiting their abilities to governing
their states alone. They are future candidates of Abuja if they do well in
their states. Despite his controversial nature, Mallam Elrufai, within a not too long spell as the FCT minister demonstrated his ability to urbanize a city. We believe Kaduna will look beyond party affiliations and vote enmasse for Malam Elrufai.
LAGOS
Lagos- the commercial hub center of west Africa is set to be
the cynosure of all eyes come Saturday. While book makers are already
predicting that Jagabans influence will be enough to guarantee victory for his
protegee, The Oba Akiolu's perceived threat message may have thrown the battle
wide open.Until recently, many Lagosians did not know that the Oba of Lagos,
Riliwan Akiolu, could be very passionate and at the same time
controversial when it comes to issues that have to do with the state,
whether political governance or otherwise. We have monitored the campaign of the two gladiators and our conclusion is that one is very over confident of victory even as he has failed to expressly state what his achievements would be for the state, how he would sort the tax issues in the state, how the toll gate quagmire would be resolved. AMBODE's edge over AGBAJE stem from the fact that his whole career path has been in the public
sector. He rose
through the ranks, earning promotion and becoming all that he became in
his career. He has seen a lot in terms of project initiation,
formulation and implementation. He has been part of Tibubu's dynasty for the state
in the last 16 years.
RIVERS PDP
The battle in Rivers state is set to be the mother of all
battles.
Gov Amaechi, Buhari's campaign DG is set to test his
popularity again with the new Portharcout henchman, Nyesom Wike. Nyesom Wike has at every opportunity expressed his zeal, determination, hunger and desparation to be the next governor of River state and i doubt if any one can stand on his way. His body language suggests that he is set to exploit any means possible to attain the throne. While the people of South South and South East gloat on misfortune with smugness or malignant displeasure of Jonathan's inability to retain his position as the number one citizen of the country, one would naturally predict that the people of Rivers would sure show their disapproval of APC's popularity by turning out to vote for Wike.
Amaechi said, “Let the wife of the president remain in her house. She should not foist a candidate on us. We the people of Rivers State will decide who our next governor will be. The president’s wife brought militants back to Rivers State so that they can be used to rig election. We will chase away the militants after the election.”
Rivers people has heard Amaechi and his advise but we can inform you that they will vote for Wike.
Amaechi said, “Let the wife of the president remain in her house. She should not foist a candidate on us. We the people of Rivers State will decide who our next governor will be. The president’s wife brought militants back to Rivers State so that they can be used to rig election. We will chase away the militants after the election.”
Rivers people has heard Amaechi and his advise but we can inform you that they will vote for Wike.
Find below our predicted list of candidates who will most
likely emerge victorious in their various states.
S/NO STATE WINNER
1 ABIA Alex Otti, APGA
2 ADAMAWA Nuhu Ribadu, PDP
3 AKWA-IBOM
Emmanuel Udom Gabriel, PDP
4 BAUCHI Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, APC
5 BENUE Ortom Samuel Ioraer, APC
6 BORNO Kashim Shettima, APC
7 CROSS
RIVER Ayade Benedict B, PDP
8 DELTA Senator (Dr.) Okowa Ifeanyi Arthur, PDP
9 EBONYI Nweze David Umahi, PDP
10 ENUGU Ugwuanyi Ifeanyi Lawrence, PDP
11 GOMBE UNCERTAIN*
12 IMO Rochas Okorocha APC
13 JIGAWA Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, PDP
14 KADUNA Nasir Ahmad El Rufai, APC
15 KANO Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, APC
16 KATSINA Aminu Bello Masari, APC
17 KEBBI Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, APC
18 KWARA Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, APC
19 LAGOS UNCERTAIN*
20 NASARAWA Yusuf Mohammed Agabi, PDP
21 NIGER UNCERTAIN*
22 OGUN Senator Ibikunle Amosun, APC
23 OYO UNCERTAIN*
24 PLATEAU Senator Gyang Nyam Shom, Pwajok, PDP
25 RIVERS Wike Ezenwo Nyesom, PDP
26 SOKOTO Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, APC
27 TARABA Darius Dickson Ishaku, PDP
28 YOBE Ibrahim Gaidam, APC
29 ZAMFARA Alhaji Abdulazeez Abubakar Yari, APC
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