This post was inspired by Farooq Kperogi's article which you can read in full from the link at the bottom but these are the key bits that stood out to me:

One Professor Chris Nwokobia who was a member of the Labour Party/Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council lamented to Arise TV on June 29 that “Tinubu is copying Peter Obi’s planned policies, programmes.” Although it’s delusional to say Tinubu has stolen from Obi’s programs (because Obi didn’t even have a manifesto until the last few weeks of the election) Nwokobia is right that Tinubu is ruling as Obi would have ruled.

Obi is an ideologue of the Washington Consensus, a mole of the IMF and the World Bank in Nigeria. He is pro-market and anti-people. As a governor, he “saved” money and starved people. He fired workers for demanding a living minimum wage, caused needless deaths in hospitals when he ignored a one-year-plus doctors’ strike, and so on.

That was why the Western financial press supported him. Although Atiku Abubakar vowed to sell everything and take away subsidies, the World Bank didn’t trust his capacity to resist pressure, particularly because he is a northerner whose people would be the most hurt by the World Bank’s death pills.

They also thought Tinubu might be too populist to implement their agenda. Now they're pleasantly surprised that he's compliant to their prescriptions of death for the masses of our people. That's why they're praising him to the skies in their media. International praises are intoxicating for low-self-esteemed, legitimacy-challenged Third World leaders.

Tinubu thinks he needs the support of the World Bank, the IMF, and other racist Western financial institutions to shore up his legitimacy. He doesn't understand that the most important legitimacy he can have is the happiness of the people he governs.

I like reading Farooq's articles because he gives insights into northern politics that not too many explore and I agree with him sometimes but not today lol.

Can you see the framing of the politicians here? Obi is the evil "pro-market" politician, like that is even a bad thing. Tinubu, who is the one implementing these pro-market policies at extreme pace without a soft-landing for the masses, is just an innocent man who is being blackmailed by the evil "World Bank, IMF and racist Western financial institutions" lol. Meanwhile Atiku is a fraudulent liar who even the evil "World Bank, IMF and racist Western financial institutions" don't trust lmao.

It's interesting that the APC is an alliance seemingly built on a SW & Core North coalition when ideologically Tinubu and Buhari are completely opposite. Anyone paying attention can see that Tinubu and his cabal view Buhari's administration as a complete failure, as do most people outside the Core North in general. It is no surprise that Tinubu's frustration with the previous regime has meant that he has implemented an outburst of changes with little regard for the masses. The problem that Farooq and many northerners are having is simply one of cognitive dissonance. Buhari and Tinubu are both APC and muslim so they should govern the same way unlike Obi the devil. Like Birdbyrde440 said in his post yesterday "The North Is Socialist" (link below).

I've said it before and will say it again. Ideologically, Obi and Tinubu have 1000x more in common than Tinubu does with Buhari. Tinubu clearly believes in economic growth. You can question his character (and I do) but he is far from a socialist. He is a capitalist. If anything the pressure he will face during his time in office will come from the socialist North and not from any World Bank. The same cognitive dissonance Farooq is displaying is similar to the one Chris Nwokobia and many Obidients were displaying when they claimed that Tinubu was copying Obi's policies when in reality both candidates were always likely to move away from Buhari's policies of national poverty.

So why does there seem to be a divide between southerners when they are ideologically more similar and why is there a percieved coalition between the SW and the Core North when they seem to be ideologically more different? Maybe someone else can answer.

PS: Someone else will also have to answer why Atiku is so hated in the north lol

PSS: As much as I despise Wike, maybe he was right about one thing; It is the turn of the south

https://www.nairaland.com/7778373/imfs-neoliberal-sadomasochistic-paradise-finally
https://www.nairaland.com/7778167/warning-tinubu-should-remember-north

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Farouq is confused , APC blaming Obi for failure of Tinubu administration is the highest level of idiocy

The reason Atiku is hated by the core North is the same reason his governance style would have been quite liked and appreciated by the more cosmopolitan South. Atiku's only pitfall down South is the fact we have refused to look beyond his penchant for colossal thieving.

Go and take your medication

Both obidients and Batist will avoid this thread.

Dumbo
If we are to judge by personalities, style of Governance and belief system. Academic Qualifications, Landmarks and even off-politics achievement, Iswear, Obi and BAT shouldnt be in same sentence

The only and last time time they appeared together was during the election period and BAT won...Elsewhere, they're not Equal

Pitobi is 2centuries behind BAT in intellectual prowess

Which economic system in the world is better than market driven economy Which economic system is America practicing that made them a world power today? - Market Economy.
This international agbado man need brain 🧠 deliverance Somebody should tell him that the era of almajiri/quota system economy is over!
Obi is the answer to Nigeria's long lasting economic development. 😎 😎 😎 😎

BoldBrainz:
The reason Atiku is hated by the core North is the same reason his governance style would have been quite liked and appreciated by the more cosmopolitan South. Atiku's only pitfall down South is the fact we have refused to look beyond his penchant for colossal thieving.

But you can't compare both men in this regard. Atiku is at best a petty pick pocket while BAT is an armed robber and kidnapper. Atiku's acclaimed thievery is only light indiscretions of a teenager with sticky fingers, while the other Yoruba man's transgressions border more on grand larceny, compulsive kleptocracy and state capture with morbidly pecuniary intent.

EmperorCaesar:
Dumbo
If we are to judge by personalities, style of Governance and belief system. Academic Qualifications, Landmarks and even off-politics achievement, Iswear, Obi and BAT shouldnt be in same sentence

The only and last time time they appeared together was during the election period and BAT won...Elsewhere, they're not Equal

Pitobi is 2centuries behind BAT in intellectual prowess

My statement was very simple. Please try to keep up. Ideologically, Obi and Tinubu have 1000x times more in common than Tinubu does with Buhari. Do you disagree lol?

Or you’re only interested in hating an innocent man because e de boost your ego somehow lol

This analysis is not poxy at all. And to think that Farouk is from the north makes it more complicated to judge his correctness.

However,without much ado,he is only being theoretical than practical in his views,therefore no one should take him serious.

In conclusion,if he is so concerned about the situation on ground,he should come down and let us hit the street and protest what he feels is against his ideas.

No be for mouth.

The north should not wait for free oil money as far as this new govt is concern.

EmperorCaesar:
Dumbo
If we are to judge by personalities, style of Governance and belief system. Academic Qualifications, Landmarks and even off-politics achievement, Iswear, Obi and BAT shouldnt be in same sentence

The only and last time time they appeared together was during the election period and BAT won...Elsewhere, they're not Equal

Pitobi is 2centuries behind BAT in intellectual prowess

Urchiins and their delusions 🤣🤣🤣🤣
FYI, as far as the international community are concerned, Peter Obi is more respected than Thief Tinubu. A gold fish without any drug stain on him can't be drag to the mud. 😎😎😎😎
Go and concentrate on washing Tinubu's drug stains.

Hedonisco:


But you can't compare both men in this regard. Atiku is at best a petty pick pocket while BAT is an armed robber and kidnapper. Atiku's acclaimed thievery is only light indiscretions of a teenager with sticky fingers, while the other Yoruba man's transgressions border more on grand larceny, compulsive kleptocracy and state capture with morbidly pecuniary intent.

No arguments here. Again, you have to understand that if the elections were conducted under sublime and impartial circumstances, sampling just Atiku and Tinubu as the major contestants, Atiku would have won with a distinctive margin.

Despite the deep seated dislike the core North has for him, he would have had enough votes to guarantee his constitutional spread in that region and would have trounced Tinubu in the East, South South and Central, irrespective of what enthusiasts of BAT will have you believe.

Our disdain for Atiku's thievery is only bested by that which we have for Tinubu's kleptomaniac tendencies and even more so, his never ending zeal to conquer, capture and dominate political landscapes.

keymatt:
Urchiin and their delusions 🤣🤣🤣🤣
FYI, as far as the international community are concerned, Peter Obi is more respected than Thief Tinubu. You can't bring a gold fish without any drug stain on him 😎😎😎😎

The same Obi that was detained and deported from the UK?
What drug stain are u talking about? What year was he convicted and when did he even serve any jail term for it

I want to believe I'm having an intellectual convo with an educated person

EmperorCaesar:
Dumbo
If we are to judge by personalities, style of Governance and belief system. Academic Qualifications, Landmarks and even off-politics achievement, Iswear, Obi and BAT shouldnt be in same sentence

The only and last time time they appeared together was during the election period and BAT won...Elsewhere, they're not Equal

Pitobi is 2centuries behind BAT in intellectual prowess

You're the real dumbo. I can't be civil with anyone that supports this useless BAT (unless the person is supporting him for certain pecuniary gain, which I understand as a hustler).

Someone whose entire life is shrouded in mystery and scandal, I with uncertain name uncertain education, uncertain source of wealth, etc.... Is who you are comparing with a self-made millionaire with traceable wealth trajectory and private sector accomplishment.

I don't blame you. Beneficiaries of corruption are usually too compromised and jaundiced to be objective. But bear in mind that you and your BAT would end in ignominy. I guarantee you that. His fate would be worse than that of Marcus Licinius Crassus of Roman antiquity. Yours would be worse than Anini.

BoldBrainz:


No arguments here. Again, you have to understand that if the elections were conducted under sublime and impartial circumstances, sampling just Atiku and Tinubu as the major contestants, Atiku would have won with a distinctive margin.

Despite the deep seated dislike the core North has for him, he would have had enough votes to guarantee his constitutional spread in that region and would have trounced Tinubu in the East, South South and Central, irrespective of what enthusiasts of BAT will have you believe.

Our disdain for Atiku's thievery is only bested by that which we have for Tinubu's kleptomaniac tendencies and even more so, his never ending zeal to conquer, capture and dominate political landscapes.

Almijiri you are better off, focusing on the Governor of your state.

Hedonisco:


You're the real dumbo. I can't be civil with anyone that supports this useless BAT (unless the person is supporting him for certain pecuniary gain, which I understand as a hustler).

Someone whose entire life is shrouded in mystery and scandal, I with uncertain name uncertain education, uncertain source of wealth, etc.... Is who you are comparing with a self-made millionaire with traceable wealth trajectory and private sector accomplishment.

I don't blame you. Beneficiaries of corruption are usually too compromised and jaundiced to be objective. But bear in mind that you and your BAT would end in ignominy. I guarantee you that. His fate would be worse than that of Marcus Licinius Crassus of Roman antiquity. Yours would be worse than Anini.

Please shut up nonsense Peasant, guarantee what?

Be very careful you this Hedonisco.

Incoherent Empty Barrel, opening that your Basketmouth, referring to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in that manner?

Hedonisco:


You're the real dumbo. I can't be civil with anyone that supports this useless BAT (unless the person is supporting him for certain pecuniary gain, which I understand as a hustler).

Someone whose entire life is shrouded in mystery and scandal, I with uncertain name uncertain education, uncertain source of wealth, etc.... Is who you are comparing with a self-made millionaire with traceable wealth trajectory and private sector accomplishment.

I don't blame you. Beneficiaries of corruption are usually too tainted to be objective. But bear in mind that you and your BAT would end in ignominy. I guarantee you that. His fate would be worse than that of Licinius Crassus of Roman antiquity. Yours would be worse than Anini.

Why u dey hyper-ventilate, obingo

Read up on how Emperor Elagabalus ended, yours would be worse than that

In the meantime, If u see a Man who was a one time senator, 2term Governor, and a sitting President as a Useless man, then you're just one dumb fellow who lives and fantasizes about mediocrity. A nincompoop who sees Excellence as being strange and weird

EmperorCaesar:


The same Obi that was detained and deported from the UK?
What drug stain are u talking about? What year was he convicted and when did he even serve any jail term for it

I want to believe I'm having an intellectual convo with an educated person

I see you u.rchins are very frustrated because Peter Obi has no criminal stain in him, that's why you're trying so hard with all your might through agbado media houses to dent his image. 🤣🤣🤣
FYI, Obi is your President and will lead you and the rest of your fellow agbados for 4 years and by God's grace another 4 years. 😎 😎 😎 😎

favor914:
Please shut up nonsense Peasant, guarantee what?

Be very careful you this Hedonisco.

Incoherent Empty Barrel, opening that your Basketmouth, referring to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in that manner?

Which President are you referring? Nigeria doesn't have a president at the moment. The theif occupying Aso Rock will soon be thrown out.

keymatt:
I see you u.rchins are very frustrated because Peter Obi has no criminal stain in him, that's why you're trying so hard with all your might through agbado media houses to dent his image. 🤣🤣🤣
FYI, Obi is your President and will lead you and the rest of your fellow agbados for 4 years and by God's grace another 4 years. 😎 😎 😎 😎

Quite obvious you are extremely clueless, which transcends the fact, to why you are Jobless.

keymatt:
I see you u.rchins are very frustrated because Peter Obi has no criminal stain in him, that's why you're trying so hard with all your might through agbado media houses to dent his image. 🤣🤣🤣
FYI, Obi is your President and will lead you and the rest of your fellow agbados for 4 years and by God's grace another 4 years. 😎 😎 😎 😎

You raised a point about a nonexistent Drug case conviction, i asked when and how it happened and u went ahead to talk about some impossible Obi presidency even when in reality, BAT is the current and sitting president of Nigeria

Judge thyself Kiddo...
Do u sound insane and illogical or not?

BoldBrainz:


No arguments here. Again, you have to understand that if the elections were conducted under sublime and impartial circumstances, sampling just Atiku and Tinubu as the major contestants, Atiku would have won with a distinctive margin.

Despite the deep seated dislike the core North has for him, he would have had enough votes to guarantee his constitutional spread in that region and would have trounced Tinubu in the East, South South and Central, irrespective of what enthusiasts of BAT will have you believe.

Our disdain for Atiku's thievery is only bested by that which we have for Tinubu's kleptomaniac tendencies and even more so, his never ending zeal to conquer, capture and dominate political landscapes.

So in essence you’re saying the divide on Tinubu among southerners is one of character rather than ideology, because stealing money is more character deficiency than policy lol.

It’s an interesting theory but then that begs the question why a significant portion of the core north, who are socialist in general and are also thought to value character (part of Buhari’s popularity in the core north was his perceived honesty hence the nickname Mai Gaskiya) supported Tinubu. Was the religious angle just that strong?

favor914:
Almijiri you are better off, focusing on the Governor of your state.

You Tinubu enthusiasts have the repulsive habit of diving headlong into people's discourse with crass and crude displays of your unletteredness.

A topic was created for analytical minds to exchange ideas and the best your conical cranium can exude is insults.. ! Everything has to be predicated on tribal and ethnic biases for you lot.

keymatt:
Which President are you referring? Nigeria doesn't have a president at the moment. The theif occupying Aso Rock will soon be thrown out.

For all you Cameroonians not aware of the politics in Nigeria.
https://statehouse.gov.ng/team/bola-ahmed-tinubu/

favor914:
Quite obvious you are extremely clueless, which transcends the fact, to why you are Jobless.

How did you know I'm jobless? Anyway, our chairman for Nairaland Jobless People's association is Helinues. He's doing a very good work representing us. Do you know our jobless chairman is a supporter of Mandate thief Tinubu

Modified:
I see our chairman is already in the house 🏡
He'll soon inspire us with Inspirational Uninspiring jobless comments.

BoldBrainz:


You Tinubu enthusiasts have the repulsive habit of diving headlong into people's discourse with crass and crude displays of your unletteredness.

A topic was created for analytical minds to exchange ideas and the best your conical cranium can exude is insults.. ! Everything has to be predicated on tribal and ethnic biases for you lot.

Indeed, IMF is Evil, Obi is a Mole, PBAT under pressure" -Farooq's Cognitive Dissonance“ topic was created for analytical minds to exchange ideas?

Don’t blame you oblivious Obidient.

keymatt:
How did you know I'm jobless? Anyway, our chairman for Nairaland Jobless People's association is Helinues. He's doing a very good work representing us. Do you know our jobless chairman is a supporter of Mandate thief Tinubu

Only a Jobless person, will reason like yourself, having given up in their helpless state of hopeless existence.

Everything is Bola Tinubu?

keymatt:
How did you know I'm jobless? Anyway, our chairman for Nairaland Jobless People's association is Helinues. He's doing a very good work representing us. Do you know our jobless chairman is a supporter of Mandate thief Tinubu

Modified:
I see our chairman is already in the house 🏡
He'll soon inspire us with Inspirational Uninspiring jobless comments.

Please stop exhibiting your fear for Helinues.

favor914:
Indeed, IMF is Evil, Obi is a Mole, PBAT under pressure" -Farooq's Cognitive Dissonance“ topic was created for analytical minds to exchange ideas?

Don’t blame you oblivious Obidient.

boldbrainz is right though. If you slowed down to read the OP post you’ll see that I’m even supportive of the policies BAT has implemented so far even though one can question the pace.

Not sure how you’ve taken it so personally lol

wegevv:


So in essence you’re saying the divide on Tinubu among southerners is one of character rather than ideology, because stealing money is more character deficiency than policy lol.

It’s an interesting theory but then that begs the question why a significant portion of the core north, who are socialist in general and are also thought to value character (part of Buhari’s popularity in the core north was his perceived honesty hence the nickname Mai Gaskiya) supported Tinubu. Was the religious angle just that strong?

First off, Tinubu has no clear-cut political ideology that can be considered dynamic enough to be categorised as being a socialist or a capitalist. He's just a man who is result oriented and can "hang a neck" while in the pursuit of loyalty. These are more likely traits you pick up in the course of dealing in a lifestyle such as he had while in the Chicago trade world.

If you read Mario Puzo's "The Godfather", you'll better relate to Tinubu's personality than studying him politically. He only imbibes the concepts of capitalism and socialism when they best suit his narrative and perceived style of "societal dominance", which is almost always mistaken for governance.

Secondly, what support he got from the North was again, a resultant offspring of the loyalty he showed to their son in 2015, channelling his resources and wherewithal to help enthrone Buhari despite his previous failed attempts at the Presidency. That was primarily why Northern governors felt the compulsion to put a united foot down in drumming his endorsement to the Northern powers that be, because Tinubu had a debt hanging over their heads. He was there for Buhari, it was time the North returned the favour. The man as earlier stated, has an in-depth grasp of the concept of loyalty. And the North hardly breaks a promise or ignores a debt owed. The religion aspect was just a spicing on the recipe.