10 governors have today endorsed the merger talks between 4 political parties including ANPP, CPC, ACN and APGA to form a mega party.
The announcement was made by the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha after a 5-hour meeting that held at the government house, Marina Lagos and hosted by Governor Raji Fashola of Lagos.
This is perceived by the parties involved in the merger to be a strategic move to wrestle power from the PDP in the 2015 presidential elections particularly.
Unarguably, the race for 2015 elections have been kickstarted officialy with this public endorsement.
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Posted by sanusi salihu (@farbilba) on February 5, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Personally I don’t think this so call merger to form a mega part will work, and this simply because most Nigerians are hypocrite.
Posted by Aminu barmo on February 5, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Mr. Sunusi you are very right by saying that nigerians are hypocrite n also greety selfish n unreliable. Is only ALLAH in his mercy dat wil bring a positive change to nigeria let’s jst keep praying
Posted by Bashar on February 5, 2013 at 4:50 PM
I think the opposition parties r really making a strong move this time around and the earlier the better.if only the parties involved can remain united and make sure they put Nigerians into consideration,there should not be any individualistic agenda. With this the PDP will be in trouble.its not all about the presidency but there will be a true measure of democracy all over the country unlike when d PDP holding d whole country by d jugular 4rm d states to d house of assemblies federal nd state.
Posted by Emmanuel, S. Gudi on February 5, 2013 at 4:53 PM
The great move has just begun! I wish everyone with a geniue intention Gods’ protection and guidance. I strongly believe it is time to occupy Nigeria for the benefit of all.
I fully support this great move.
Posted by agbodemu ishola on February 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Where are those 10 rogues
Before endorse merger they all need the first endorse local government autonomy and showcase the achievement relate to human development and well being of masses.
Posted by Tov Jesse on February 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM
I hope some unscrupulous element will not betray this wonderful stride taken to wrestle power from d demonic forces from people destroying people aka pdp
Posted by Ahmed Bala Tsadu on February 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Some are PDP informat so beware.
Posted by Uzoma on February 5, 2013 at 5:17 PM
if the merger is for the purpose of delivering good governance,it will work,but if it is to just seize power from the PDP…they will soon start jostling among themselves who will be the flag bearer. I wish them luck.
Posted by EZEKIEL on February 5, 2013 at 5:21 PM
I still strongly doubt this merger plan and its eventual success in particular. Some pp will want to use d opportunity of d merger to achieve their selfish ambition. This merger would go along way (in my view) if Buhari is used as a candidate against d PDP. Buhari alone (as CPC) gannared abt 12million votes in d last election, if given d merger support and a good candidate, then PDP would most likely be oustered.
Posted by A. Aliu on February 5, 2013 at 5:21 PM
This is a welcome development, politically am solidly behind this. We look foreward for better move.
Posted by itunu on February 5, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Dis merger issue is’t for d interest of our country or dia own personal interest
Posted by Ayeni Olaoluwa on February 5, 2013 at 5:23 PM
This is going to kickstart the begginning of the end of PDP in Nigeria.Kudos to these govs for giving us hope.
Posted by Com. Ibrahim sa'id kafin hausa on February 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Hm merger btw ptlcl pts is gud, but nija ppl are too poor enough 2 sacrfc ther tm. But is 2 hv a strng opptn party. 2015 election is a war tm btw poor ppl and gossip leaders
Posted by Abdulkadir Umar Sultan on February 5, 2013 at 5:34 PM
We are praying for the merger to b successful and yield a positive result that would b of benefit to the common nigerians.
May God see us through.
Posted by Ida Emma on February 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Personaly, I think it will require more than a merger to defeat the PDP. Looking at the result of the bye-election in Kano, I added the votes of all the parties as against the PDP and it showed that the score was not even up quarter of votes for PDP. Let them start by creating awareness on what Nigerians should expect from the merger in form of democratic dividents.
Posted by Nura Shehu Gaya on February 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM
This is a well come development but they should be careful with PDP agent who are there to make it impossible. Great 9ja
Posted by David on February 5, 2013 at 5:53 PM
I loving 2015 already.
Posted by Abdulsalam moh'd Jamiu on February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM
This is a good move in the right direction.i hope they will put Nigeria first b4 their individual interest.
Posted by henry on February 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Selfishness will scatter the accord,because all of them will want to lead,tell me who among them is not an off shoot of PDP …they are all thesame,all selfish ,all corrupt .not a sheering news it just a platform for recognition and negotiation .
Posted by Samuel Olakanla on February 5, 2013 at 6:14 PM
I support this move with all passion and I’ll keep praying that PDP is defeated in 2015. However, the Mega party should not stain itself with things like Imposition. Best of luck
Posted by Buhari Yahaya on February 5, 2013 at 6:19 PM
May Allah merge this parties together and blesses those behind this merger.
Posted by Usman Rilwan on February 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM
This is the part of radical effort toward saving Nigeria from this long last worries. Now it remain for the electorates to know who will be more responsive to their needs and aspiration and also cast their vote to that person come 2015. But to achieve that, all religious, tribal and regional sentiment must be brush aside.
Posted by Ahmad on February 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Well this endorsement, if persisted could the first practical step, to politically turn things arround for the better in this country. But my reservations however, to this soul-searching about parties merger success, is the fear of presence of ‘MOLES‘ from within the initiatives. So, if they do it with determination, resolve and political will, Nigerians will no doubt rally behind them, so that, together we can finally change the batton through just ballots. To the governors watchout, there may be consequences, especially if you attempt looting public treasury henceforth!
Posted by Cornelius udie on February 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Wish them well.
Posted by Alarape A.A on February 5, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Am envisaging a new Nigeria, maybe if they won. I can proposed a bill that will change the Name of Our country to fully start a new life….
Posted by Ikokwu Charles Azubuike on February 5, 2013 at 7:18 PM
This will bring positive robust energy to our politics…parties will line out their first elevens and manifesto will be more meaningful and diligently implemented. Impunity in governance will be dealth a devastating left hook. Hope the merger goes all the way.
Posted by ABHULIMEN OSEREMEN on February 5, 2013 at 7:52 PM
this merger will fail cos these people r not messiahnic.
Posted by Bashir umar mabera on February 5, 2013 at 8:02 PM
I highly happy with the development but i,m so afraid of some oppositions leaders that are already mergered themselve with PDP,i can witness that if there is no justice Gen.buhari would never i accept it,may God protect both and the merger from the evil of PDP.
Posted by Munazzir Kiyawa on February 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Wit God everything is possible wish them ol d best
Posted by Nuhu Dikko on February 5, 2013 at 8:49 PM
I personally pray for whatever is good for our dear country,may we have a peaceful election in2015. Godless Nigeria
Posted by Balla on February 5, 2013 at 10:36 PM
It’s also a good notion but how sure they are the merger going is work for the interest of the people of this country.
Posted by Teem on February 6, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Thumbs up to this merger, and about time too. I urge all Nigerians to support it. The Labour Party too needs to join this historic initiative. At least if we have another strong party waiting in the wings, it makes our democracy stronger, and most of the rogues and bandits in the PDP will be forced to sit up, knowing Nigerians now have options. Nigeria is gradually moving towards a 2 Party state and it is a wonderful opportunity for the electorate to exercise their franchise. However, I am not too comfortable with the presence of APGA in the coalition
Posted by aminu zakari on February 6, 2013 at 10:48 AM
we hope agent of criminals party of shoe less man are not part of the mtng
Posted by Adeoye Emmanuel on February 6, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Merger or no merger is not the solution, what Nigeria needs is REVOLUTION that will lead to some ppl obituary like Obasanjo, Tinubu, Tony Anenih, Babangida, Jonathan Tukur, Akande,etc.Then will can talk of merger as a strong opposition party, PDP as a part is not the Nigeria problem but individual selfish interest, i.e a govervnor who cannot spent more than 2 terms in office but obtained loan/bond that cover 4 terms, this is common among our new party endorsed governors in the S/W to pleased there pocket & godfathers. Most of the politicians are flying from one part to another everyday for there selfish interest & after merger they will begin to move from one party to another.