Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Free Nigeria: Say No To IBB-Petition Drive
In the last few weeks Nigerians have been inundated with reports and recent confirmation of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida's egregious desire and quest to return as Nigeria’s ruler. The development is profoundly grave and deeply disturbing.
In political settings where public officials are held accountable for their actions, somebody with Mr. Babangida’s history of numerous manifest crimes against Nigeria and Nigerians would have long been sentenced to a stiff jail term and permanently barred from participation in his country’s public affairs. Babangida’s ambition to maneuver himself once more into power is arrogant, condescending and downright insensitive to the feelings of Nigerians whose affairs he ruined during his term as military dictator.
It is certain that the outcome of Babangida’s inordinate presidential run will depend on Nigerians’ collective resistance or acquiescence. Enlightened Nigerians cannot afford inaction or consent by default in the face of the avoidable train wreck that is a Babangida presidency.
There is no question that, in the coming weeks and months, unscrupulous Nigerian politicians, hired hagiographers and commentators, will come out in droves to champion Babangida and to try to rewrite his tragic history. Many of these would-be praise singers have a record for contributing to the ruination of Nigeria through their own corrupt practices.
We are confident, however, that Babangida will be stopped by the strong will of the vast majority of decent, conscientious Nigerians. These forward-looking citizens have every reason to stoutly defend the right of Nigeria to move away from her sordid past embodied and represented by the likes of Babangida. They have the energy, passion and vision to ensure the transformation of Nigeria into a 21st century nation that is able to serve the legitimate aspirations of her citizenry and to command the respect of other nations.
Nigeria should move forward, not backward. The country abounds with talent, at home and abroad, able to arrest her stagnation and turn her into an enviable, even model, polity. The Babangidas in our midst only know how to take Nigeria further away from the path of meaningful development and significant progress.
To reward Babangida with Nigeria’s highest political office despite his atrocities would indeed establish a terrible precedence and encourage political leaders in the continued destruction of Nigeria. Surely, this is not the kind of signal Nigerians want to send.
The Nigeria Democratic Liberty Forum (NDLF) is aware of the ill-advised encouragement that some foreign governments have provided Babangida. We condemn in the strongest terms this attempt by foreign powers to foist a certified disaster on the Nigerian people, a move bound to perpetuate and deepen Nigeria’s crisis of development and stultified democracy.
In order to register the outrage and resistance of Nigerians, NDLF will forward a petition letter; http://petition.ndlf-ng.org with signatures of Nigerians to the US government as well as other governments in Europe that may be goading Babangida to steal power.
This petition should serve as the cry of millions of Nigerians who say NO TO IBB and to the foreign governments around the world that may be sponsoring him. This signature petition drive is one of numerous activities NDLF intends to embark upon to STOP IBB and his likes from continuing to hold Nigeria hostage.
We also encourage individuals in their own ways to mount a campaign against Babangida in an effort to take our country back. We enjoin Nigeria’s labor unions, civil organizations, professional bodies, artisans, religious groups, and ethnic group associations to rise in rejection of a Babangida presidency. IBB poses such a serious threat to the interests of Nigerians that we should forge a mass movement to demand that Nigeria must move forward and say NO TO IBB.
If you believe that Nigeria should not be sacrificed to Babangida’s unpatriotic and nefarious whims and egotistical ambitions, please sign the petition; http://petition.ndlf-ng.org We also urge you to forward it to ALL the Nigerian contacts in your email box – and persuade them to sign.
You can also print copies of the petition and hand it to Nigerians in the streets, churches, mosques, and homes. Explain to them that the stakes are high – and they need to make their voices heard. Signed copies of the petition should be emailed to petition@ndlf-ng.org. Please avoid apathy and indifference. Be involved in this struggle to free our beloved country.
Go to http://petition.ndlf-ng.org and make your voice heard. FREE NIGERIA: SAY NO TO IBB
Signed
Mr. Bukola Oreofe
Executive Director
Ms Lilian Agbeyegbe
Director, Policy Development and Implementation Bureau
Dr. Willie Nwiido
Director, Public Affairs and International relations
NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC LIBERTY FORUM (NDLF)
"Patriots Never Keep Mute"
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Submitted by ksquare on November 20, 2010 - 08:48.
the man who robbed his country of a disciplined government replaced it with corruption in all corridors of her polity. introduced structural adjustment programme but pocketed its dividends. promised the youths, then, a better tomorrow but on a muddy foundation .turned his country's youths into almost refugees in foreign countries .His country's fortune came in form of gulf oil windfall but he mismanaged it and all ended in his foreign account. had the chance to witness a vast accepted election and candidates of his time but annulled it for selfish reasons.wasted the best brains of his time in other to cover his heinous crimes and perceptually remain in office.though stepped aside but now wants to step in. Beware of the evil genius!!!
Court Action Against IBB
Submitted by Mr Merry Chuckwu (not verified) on July 28, 2010 - 10:42.
IBB thinks he can fool the whole world and Nigrians in particular. The time for writing is over, let the CJ and Minister of Justice come out with criminal charges against this evil minded man call IBB. The shame he gave Buhari and OBJ must surely come to him. The Buhari administration has started positiong Nigeria when this evil man IBB came on board, now he should be stopped at Ibadan rally.Why should a true burn of Ibadan give him a place/land to campagn.
Submitted by Omogoroye Festus (not verified) on July 9, 2010 - 01:00.
As Jesus liveth Ibrahim Babagida will never come rule this Nation again. he is typical murderer and blood rogue.
Submitted by johnsonlama (not verified) on June 24, 2010 - 01:00.
>:(shame to you i bb as you are called.this time around you are a looser.it will be like the days of 3 term agenda.
Submitted by Olorunninsomi (not verified) on June 23, 2010 - 01:00.
I think IBB has forgotten quickly that time flies fast than we ever thought of if he think he can win let him try God want to get back some of the money he stole from the country.
Submitted by guru (not verified) on June 23, 2010 - 01:00.
IBB WENT TO OTA FARM TO SEE OBJ AND THEN DECLEARE HIS INTENTION TO RUN BECAUSE OBJ HAS SOLD THE NATION TO HIM JUST AS HE SOLD IT TO YA'ADUA.
THE GOD THAT ANSWER BY FIRE AND THUNDER WILL ADDRESS THE CABAL THAT IS KILLING THIS NATION
Submitted by kay (not verified) on June 23, 2010 - 01:00.
Ibrahim Babangida!!!
Dele Giwa is asking you to please explain to the whole world why you shed his blood. The victims of June 12 are asking you to explain to the whole world why you shed their blood. The widows, children, families and friends of your victims are asking you the same questions-why did you do these to us? Millions of suffering Nigerians are asking you to account for the source of your massive wealth as a civil servant who was the custodian of our nation treasury. Ibrahim we need answer!!!!
Submitted by Akusuk Samuel Imil (not verified) on April 15, 2010 - 01:00.
Thank God this time around he is not seeking to come to power through the GUN. If there is going to be credible elections in 2011, then we have nothing to worry about because he will certainly be suprised by the results of the votes.
It is even shameful as far as Iam concerned for him to be thinking of coming back. GREED IS NOT GOOD AT ALL!!!
For Gods sake IBB, what did you forget in Aso that you want to come back for?
Please allow the younger generation to come up.....
By now your kind should be thinking of leading a peaceful exit from the face of the earth HABA!!!!:D[b][/b][i][/i][i][/i][i][/i][i][/i]
Submitted by Uchenna Onah (not verified) on April 15, 2010 - 01:00.
He will fail with his foreign supporters. God will never allow the devil to visit Asorock ever again.>:(
Submitted by Uchenna Onah (not verified) on April 15, 2010 - 01:00.
Mr Oppressor will never have his way again in Nigeria with or without international support. Mark my word his supporters will fail woefuly with him and they all will be circled in shame.
Submitted by Muhammad Ali (not verified) on April 14, 2010 - 01:00.
in leadership certain qualities or skills are required which in this case are not only technical. In fact, the behavioural skills are more critical.For example prophet Yousuf (Joseph) said "Set me over the trasury of the land, i am indeed trustworthy, skilled custodian and knowledgeable. (Quran 12:55)
The above verse is a testimony to the fact that a Leader must be skillful and trustworthy which unfortunately IBB has none of the two qualities and therefore unfit to rule Nigeria. NIGERIA SAI MAI GASKIYA!!!
Submitted by Barr. Chris (not verified) on April 14, 2010 - 01:00.
God in His infinite mercy would not allow IBB back to power. Here is a man who ruined the economy of this country. He institutionalized corruption, bastardized the traditional institutions, killed the naira,and above all annulled the only free and fair election organized in this country since the amalgamation of north and south in 1914 to have the entity called Nigeria. What is this old man still looking for.This era is no longer the era of Maradona but the era of Messi, therefore he should go and rest. He has passed his usefulness, if at all he was ever useful to Nigeria. We would all join hands to make sure he fails. Your effort in this direction is highly commended. The press, the churches,the mosque and all lovers of the country have a role to play.
Submitted by Abiola Mayokun (not verified) on April 13, 2010 - 01:00.
That old dictator is not who Nigeria needs at this critical stage of her development. He has absolutely nothing to offer this country. It's time to take a stand! IBB must be stopped now!
Submitted by Adekunle Omitoyin (not verified) on April 12, 2010 - 01:00.
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Falane, Soyinka, Balarabe Musa, Kiyamu, Kayode (NBA Boss) the Bar guys where are you? The activist of this beloved nation where are your faces are you sleeping? If you fold your hands and allow our country to go into the boundage of IBB, Omisore and other selfish ambitious politician to take over our land God will not forgive you.
Jehovah please come and helps us. I call all Nigerian to stands up and say NO TO IBB and his Cabal.
Ade Omitoyin (UK)
Submitted by Adekunle Omitoyin (not verified) on April 12, 2010 - 01:00.
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Cain killed Able he thought it was all over but his blood continues to call for revenge. This will surely happen to IBB, OBJ, and as many who are highly place in Nigeria who are behind our suffering. A lot of Nigerian are now subjected to voluntary slavery in foreign land.
Imagine Omisore too wanted to become governor of Osun state. This is the man that was put in prison in connection with the assassination of the chief justice of federal republic of Nigeria. Right the inside prison he was declare to win senatorial election which no one voted him for. Only God know how he was bounded to Abuja. He was not even not there during the swearing in ceremony. Am sure this is compensation of the cabal that assassinated the CJ. Ige.
Ade Omitoyin
Submitted by Adekunle Omitoyin (not verified) on April 12, 2010 - 01:00.
IBB have nothing to offer Nigerian. This is the very man who aborted a credible election June 12, he put the country in self slavery, subjected us into poverty. The son of a wealthy man now eats from the bin and wears rags can you imagine? Na true elder say the person wey shit they forget but the person way packam no de forget nba! . No wonder Gani was eliminated, no wonder Bola Ige was killed, thousands of people were killed in Jos, Kaduna, Ogoni land including Saro Wiwa, no wonder prominent activist were killed so that nobody will challenge this cabal. The message I have for IBB and his cabal be say this people souls are calling the ALMIGHTY God for vengeance which God go do for everyone involved.
Submitted by Ola Alli (not verified) on April 12, 2010 - 01:00.
Nigeria I found amazing to no end. When it comes to football we go to the end of the world to seek good coaches.
But for people to steer the ship of state, no body cares that is how we got people like Obasanjo and Yaradua and have someone like IBB bold enough to consider running. God will not save us we dont deserve it.
Submitted by lawan umar (not verified) on April 12, 2010 - 01:00.
[b][/b]>:(we need IBB to come to aso villa.if OBJ DID better in his second outing why should IBB not improve on his previos records.DFRI,NDLEA,NAFDAC,NDE,FRSC,TECHNICAL CORPS were created during his time.now we have youth un employment.youth mobilised to kill nigerians or to kidnap people.
Submitted by Yahaya omanoba (not verified) on April 11, 2010 - 01:00.
I will do whatever it takes to stop that bastard from becoming the president..
First, he has to explain the increase in 419 under his tenure,
The cancellation of Abiola's election,
The theft of our 12 billion dollars oil revenue,
The mis-approriation of funds funds in oil revenue, and parastatals....
The Dele Giwa saga....
He has to explain all these and more..
Submitted by Hassan Bello (not verified) on April 11, 2010 - 01:00.
thanks to you guys that have decided to stop the bad guy. I will use this medium to beg all my Hausa and muslem Brothers to work to make sure Babangida is NOT allowed to rule our nation again.
Submitted by Musa Bature (not verified) on April 11, 2010 - 01:00.
Kudos to NDLF. We have to speak out and say NO TO THE EVIL GENIUS
