Recent Political Developments in South-West Nigeria

It is quite interesting looking at the recent political developments in the south-west region of Nigeria.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were determined to continue and consolidate their hold on the region which was previously under the control of Alliance for Democracy (AD).
The events that followed the 2007 general elections were have been particularly interesting to follow as the issues evolved.
The PDP did their best,used their best strategies and stopped at nothing to take over Lagos State but all their efforts ended in futility as the incumbent ruling party Action Congress (AC) matched them word for word, rally for rally and also Naira for Naira. All in a bid to frustrate PDP's efforts to win over Lagos which they succeeded.
Similar electoral contests were witnessed in the other western states, but in most of them PDP was declared winner. But this was not the end of the matter as several legal battles ensued at the various Electoral Tribunals. It is the fall out of the results from these Electoral Tribunals that has been interesting and the results have put PDP in a very tight situation as far as their control of the region is concerned.
Only recently about three weeks ago the Judiaciary declared Olusegun Mimiko the rightful winner of the 2007 gubernetorial elections in Ondo state, and asked his opponent in the election from PDP who was declared winner to immediately vacate office and Mimiko to be sworn in immediately.
Also, in Ekiti state Segun Oni was also removed from office by the judiciary and a new re-run election was ordered to take place. PDP is in a very precarious situation here because the AC is determined to do all that it takes to win that election especially now that PDP has fallen out with so many of its initial members in the state.
Similar legal battles were also witnessed in Oyo and Osun states were the PDP candidates escaped by whiskers. Although one cannot say if these matters have been exhaustively concluded.
On the other hand it is a good thing that our Judiaciary has become bold enough to deliver such landmark judgements, people can certainly be more confident to go to the polls now than before knowing well that they can get justice if attempts are made on their rightful mandates. I think this is a good development for our Justice system and our country.
It is also good that the PDP is recieving this kind of competition or challenge, the party would be forced to sit up and ensure that their elected members in whatever capacity stand by the principles of good governance and rule our people with extreme care if they must continue in power.This is more or less a wake up call for them.
We are also expecting to see this kind of competitions and political challenges in the other geo-political zones where the ruling PDP seems to hold sway.
This should also encourage us the citizens that our votes are counting now so we should always endeavour tobe patriotic people who will go out and vote whenever the opportunity comes.
We are still watching to see the next things that may ensue.
Thanks so much, have a very wonderful day. Endeavour to post a comment before you go.
Humbly Yours,
Joseph Iyongo

The Aspects or Systems That Make up Naijalife

Naijalife has several 'body parts' or systems that contribute together to give Naijalife a life. We would be looking at the various aspects in detail one after the other and contributions will be expected from our guests in the form of comments so that we can learn and move forward.
Some of the areas of Naijalife we would be looking at include-:

• Naija Political Life
• Naija Health Life
• Naija Education Life
• Naija Economic Life
• Naija Labour Life
• Naija Finance Life
• Naija Information Technology Life
• Naija Real Estate Life
• Naija Christian Life
• Naija Commerce Life
• Naija Science and Technology Life
• Naija Agriculture Life
• Naija Transport Life

This list is still continious. As we go on in our journey more of this aspects will be coming in. We shall be looking at this great giant called Nigeria and try to diagnose the ailments with the various systems and see what kind of therapeutic interventions to profer so that our sick and slumbering giant will be up and ready to make us proud again especially in the international community.

This is going to be a long weekend, catch your fun and enjoy yourselves. Till I come to you again.

Humbly Yours,

Joseph Iyongo

INTRODUCING NAIJA LIFE

It is with great joy unspeakable that I bring to you nigerialife.blogspot.com
I desire to show case the good side of our country Nigeria on this blog, that we may know there is still hope for a good and even better Nigeria tomorrow.
Just like anybody or being that has life, and the life has various segments; we shall be looking at the various segments of Nigerian life in all their ramifications from Politics, to Livelihoods in the most remote areas. The very minute sides of our life in Nigeria that are more often than not forgotten will be broght to lime light here.
One of the most prominent features here will also be a discussion about the "GIVER OF LIFE" without whom we would not be existing today both as individuals and as a country.He loves us and we must express our love and appreciation for Him.
The good things about Nigeria will also be highlited in this medium, and used as our contribution in establishing a better image for our country Nigeria.
We shall also be talking about our civic rights and responsibilities in order to promote patroitism and help in realising the Nigeria of our dreams.
Finally, as much as possible, we would strive to provide you with a wide range of information on diverse issues, and also respond to information requests of any kind that you may want to find E.g Directions to a particular location in any of the Nigerian Cities especially the Federal Capital-Abuja, Historical information etc.
I believe that together in our little contributions we will make our country great again.
Always try to keep a date with us. Your day will be incomplete without visiting this page.
"Do not forsake the days of little beginings" Though the begining of nigerialife.blogspot.com may be small, we shall surely increase exceedingly.
Enjoy yourself and tell friends and loved ones about this new development.Till I come to you again.

Humbly Yours,
Joseph A. Iyongo