While the governorship election in Ekiti State is expected to hold on June 21, that of Osun is scheduled to hold on August 9.
It would be recalled that Tinubu had during his investiture as Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, threatened that riggers in the elections would be roasted.
The ex-governor of Lagos State had said, “No government that wants people’s votes will be doing what they are doing. They are already planning to rig the elections but be ready to protect your votes; nobody serves you freedom a la carte. It is going to be rig and roast.
“We are prepared not to go to court but to drive you out. We will not take it anymore. If you mess up in Ekiti and Osun states, you will see our reactions. For every action, there must be a reaction.”
But, the US in a statement entitled, ‘Countering the crisis of credibility’, by its Consul General, Jeff Hawkins, wondered why politicians keep making elections incredible in Nigeria.
Hawkins, who said the US had been watching the Nigeria political scene closely for about two years, warned Nigerian politicians against violence and disobedience to law.
The diplomat said, “The sponsorship of violence and intimidation, and the rhetorical threat thereof, are utterly unacceptable in a democratic society, and need to be expunged once and for all from the Nigerian polity and discourse. The US has been deeply troubled by some of the rhetoric that has been thrown around in recent weeks and months as these elections have drawn closer. It is perfectly acceptable, and even praiseworthy, to seek to defend your vote and that of your fellow citizens who share your support for a particular candidate.
“It is not, however, productive or reasonable to threaten violence, even when you perceive others have been guilty of misconduct. We were deeply troubled by the threat of “rig and roast” issued multiple times by a major political figure in recent weeks. Who benefits from that type of violent rhetoric, we wondered? And why would any ordinary Nigerian accept such provocative language, especially considering the history of post-election violence in Nigeria, and the truly horrific carnage that this country has been suffering at the hands of Boko Haram?
“If a candidate believes an election is threatened, then that candidate should be doing everything possible to see that the rules of the game are enforced properly – by having party agents in the numerous locations where they are permitted, for example, to bear witness to what happens – or doesn’t happen. That is part of the painstaking work of participating in, and building, a democracy. Drawing on or threatening violence is an attempt to short-circuit that process for the benefit of a few, but to the detriment of many.”
The US Consul General lamented that no election had been generally accepted to be credible in the country except that of 1993, which the late Moshood Abiola won but was later rejected.
While urging Nigerians to emulate the US politicians, Hawkins added, “It is undoubtedly important and interesting to see who the winners and losers in Ekiti and Osun will be, and how the outcomes will affect the national political picture in advance of next February’s elections.
“Nigerians have fought long and hard to earn the democratic rights they now possess, and Nigerians want – and deserve – peaceful, credible elections in Ekiti on June 21, in Osun on August 9, and across this great country in February 2015. That’s why these elections are a critical juncture. Every Nigerian – from the party leaders and candidates to average citizens – should do everything in his/her power to help meet those expectations, and thereby counter this crisis of credibility.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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His family from osun and lagos will be roasted like chiken useless Bastard help me ask him if he did not rig lagos house of assembly election he TINUBU?
ReplyDeleteMr Ambasador,
ReplyDeleteif Nigeria were America, Obama cannot contest least of all win.
Those who makes peaceful elections impossible makes violent reactions inevitable.
@Anonymous 4:28am, so U support Tinubu rig and roast! I pity u, ask Tinubu how many of his children will be around during d election? Dis man dat has turn Lagos assest to his personnal asset; I believe d end will justfy d means.
DeletePeople like tinubu right cos all his elections have been rigged in lagos state
DeleteAnonymous 4.28 can you pls breakdown what u wrote into pieces what i see u are about to say is that if you dont make such statement u can not win election pls break it down pls
ReplyDeleteThe USA why bother on the comment of that LCC criminal. It flows in their blood.
ReplyDeleteWhen Abiola won credibly, what did USA do? So if credibility fails people will restore to rigging.
ReplyDeletei agree 100% with Anonymous 428am.
ReplyDeleteTinubu or what do you call yourself. All those properties you have outside this country which you have finished renovating with fleets of private jets ready is to move your family members still in Nigeria? Devil is a liar.If Nigeria should roast you and you family must be part of it. You are part of those who destroyed this country and you want to finally kill of the nation so that you will now relax and enjoy the proceeds of your corrupt politics. A bi? ok oh but remember that one who sets fire in his house may end up being consumed by the consequences of that action directly or indirectly.So that is why real statesmen do not get tired of working for peace no matter what? O to!
ReplyDeleteIf there is anybody that makes election unpeaceful, is Tinubu and the people from his side. They know all the game to play to achieve their aim. He is just afraid cus he know dat he is not holding d power. He could have declear d result of the election before election. That's y he is fighting to get to d center which so that he will turn Nigeria to his private business but God will not allow him.
ReplyDeleteAnybody that is fueling trouble in nigeria will die b4 the trouble
ReplyDeleteA big Amen to this prayer. All boko haram and their secret financiers, and secret supporters must die before 2015 election in the name of Jesussssss! group of killers, blood drinkers and haters of Christians must die an untimely and a miserable death!
Deleteanonymous 4:28am so you are part of the violence threat? watch your ways because this time around the wrath of God will consume you innocent blood suckers. if you feel cheated in election won't you seel redress in the law court as Oshiomole and others did?
ReplyDeletewho will fight for Tinubu when all his children are abroad squandering our money?? he and his children will start the roasting first before others will join them. We are wise now, only fools will allow these guilty politicians to use them
ReplyDeleteTinubu came from the loins of witches and Wizard ; therefore he is one. Respect for human life is meaningless to a demonized being like Tinubu. His bulged eyes like those of owl clearly tells you that he dosent see good but evil. God will destroy all the mischief makers.
ReplyDeleteAmerica should mind their business.leave Tinubu alone.
ReplyDeleteUseless man! So many lives uve been roasting is not enough? B.H, BOKO HARAM!
ReplyDeleteuseless set of vagabones, they are only in the news for evil and negative things! Tinubu might even die before the election date. evil goats. APC stand for pure evil
ReplyDeleteGood advice Mr. Hawkins, I feel our politicians are still going by the violent in our blood. Tinubu should just play on a plain level ground, APC has a reasonable follower to win those states, moreover, the sitting governor of Ekiti state is performing very well coupled witht the fact that Ekiti people can be objective, i think there is no reason for such threat statement from Tinubu.
ReplyDeleteTinubu doesn't deserve a response but for the benefit of reasonable Nigerians, the current rating of the gladiators in Ekiti politics is that the APC occupies a distant 3rd position. This position is known to Fayemi himself. This is why they are desperate and crying wolves. As for Tinubu we are aware that you are concerned with your investment in Ekiti. But you know that business is risk taking. But if you think you can plunge Ekiti into crisis, you will be consumed because fire does not respect the person that set it up. Get prepared to go to tribunal and I assure you that all the SALAMIS of this world cannot help you. Foolish sponsor of BH
ReplyDeleteBola take note and mind your actions and insitements .. Eyes are watching you from the dack world of death. Your days are numbered.SIR
ReplyDeleteI think so too. Tinubu days are numbered and he must die a miserable death. big thief.
DeleteMr Ambassador,kindly first channel your advice to government to do the right thing first and ensure there is free and fair election,so that masses will not need to protect their votes with their lives....
ReplyDeleteEkiti people never take Tinubu statement with a pinch of salt.When APC loses on 21st June,2014 I will like to see Tinubu and all his family members with artillery,machine gun to lead a protest in Ekiti and see who will be roasted. An imbecile.
ReplyDeleteThe US, have never wanted any country to be greater than them or even be near great at all so whatever their comment is, it should not be respected because all they ever want is a government they can put in their pocket. That is why they are ever fighting and demonising countries like Russia, and China. So they benefit from wrong people being in power. Nigerians don't be fooled. America is the reason June 12 was annulled. Imagine him saying it was rejected, what insult. Mr Ambassador, people know, US does not love any country, its just control that they want. We will defend our votes, and any attempt at rigging will be rebuffed. Maybe Mr US ambassador should advise that there should be no rigging, plus really what is his business with Nigerian politics anyway when even their own election was rigged, and they are refusing to investigate. So please Mr ambassador, mind your business, and stop interfering in our politics, we know your only interest is to ensure Nigeria never makes it great. If you really want to help Nigerians, start by helping us to press the government to bring back our girls.
ReplyDeleteyour an idiot u that surport evil pple in this country must be bathed with blood of u,ur generation to cleans Nigeria from curse that evil blood sucking leaders like Tinubu n ur likes ve brought upon this great country. Who abdulted those in d first place to use it as to blackmail the present addminisration just bcoz he is a christian from d minority we know all this ur gimicks. God is watching n will soon expose all of u blood suckers All Progressive criminal party with all ur Islamic agenda. APC my footh.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why some Nigerians are just myopic,one-sidedness and destructive in their senses of judgement? When Vice President Madman Sambo uttered a violent statement concerning Ekiti&Osun states election. He said and I quote Ekiti and Osun States election "we are going to war front" no condemning statements against him. Y are you now condemning Tinubu for saying "rig and roast" don't you know the consequences of rigging in an election is equal or more than murder? Do PDP have an intention of rigging?. Please let fear God .Besides, in everything we are doing in this nation -Diazi God oooooo
ReplyDeleteTRUTH IS BITTER.
ReplyDeletewhy all the noise?Tinubu warns against riging, which i believe is right. If u dont plan to rig then u dont need to call for his head
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