Basketmouth - Jonathan Put Us in the Septic Tank We Find Ourselves

Date: 09-08-2016 4:17 pm (7 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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Multi-award winning Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has blamed former president, Goodluck Jonathan, for the economic problems currently being faced in the country. In an explosive piece posted on his official Instagram page, the comic actor also made it clear that he did not campaign for Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, during the last general election.
Basketmouth further noted that despite not performing his civic duty, he was ready to vote for any other candidate that is not Jonathan in the presidential election. “Truth of the matter is that I would have voted anyone that could speak 2 words of English against GEJ and that’s strictly based on the amount of greed and selfishness we witnessed from members of his administration in the 6 years that he sat on the rock."
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"Time To Clear The Air".
 I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people that assume stuff or those who judge others based on perceptions. However I have also come to agree that when lies are said often enough, they begin to sound like truths. So I think it's best I use this medium to clear the issue of “campaigns” and “support” now.
While many of my colleagues, friends and family members campaigned for the PDP, APC and various candidates during the last elections (and I cannot emphasize enough that it is their RIGHT to do so), I NEVER campaigned for BUHARI or ANY other politician. ALL those saying that I did should do everything within their power to “THINK”. I know thinking can be a very difficult task for some but trust me, it can be a painless and enlightening process. THINK of when I ever “CAMPAIGNED” for BUHARI!!.. Indeed I personally HOPED that he would win the election and perhaps that was evident in my “body language” and I am happy he won. But I did not campaign for him.
Nigeria was in a bad place by the end of the last administration and it was only a matter of time before we would have suffered the plights of Brazil and Venezuela. Truth of the matter is that I would have voted ANYONE that could speak 2 words of English against GEJ and that's strictly based on the amount of greed and selfishness we witnessed from members of his administration in the 6 years that he sat on the rock. They put us in this Septic tank we are in right now.....well, that and the oil price downfall amongst other things.
I have said it numerous times that I am not a politician hence I try not to dabble in politics. However I think a few people interpret crying out against injustice by the one as campaign for the other. When the Late FELA KUTI and BOB MARLEY cried out against the injustices in their days, were they being partisan? Of course not. They were just being HUMAN!
I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with a flourishing career, a beautiful family, food on my table and small change in my pocket. However I see too many people everyday who have not been so lucky to travel and see the way things are outside Nigeria/Africa. I have seen how GOVERNMENT can influence and affect the lives of the downtrodden positively. I am still patient, praying and hoping that PMB can turn Nigeria’s economy around and help strengthen Nigeria’s social justice system.
Not so I can cheer him and be vindicated that I was right and some were wrong, but so my friends, family members and well-wishers who haven’t been favored as others can have renewed hope in our country Nigeria and the brotherhood we have enjoyed in this generation. Even the United States went through a tough recession in 2008 and with some patience they have been able to turn that around.
So long story short, did I campaign for PMB? NO! Do I support and PRAY that his administration should succeed and improve the life of the common man, increase security, food, jobs, infrastructure, quality of education, healthcare and every other area that will make Nigerians proud wherever they may find themselves? YES!!
On the other hand, should he and his party fail, we are all free to cast our votes for the next man come 2019 and I shall be exercising that right. No need for quarrel.


Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:17 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- BournIdentity at 9-08-2016 04:21 PM (7 years ago)
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B4 nkor.....?
Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:21 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- tuscanT at 9-08-2016 04:34 PM (7 years ago)
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At least  someone is speaking sense, positive mindset is the only way forward for  us all . GOD BLESS NIGERIA
Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:34 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dareper at 9-08-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago)
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My friend go and seat down jare...wetin.u sabi???..dambazza!!!
Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Mynameis1 at 9-08-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago)
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 :-\Hmmmmmm.  Undecided
Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:38 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickieponga at 9-08-2016 04:46 PM (7 years ago)
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Am glad people are now realizing dat Jonathan really fcuked up dis country and no point defending dat educated illiterate idiot...
Posted: at 9-08-2016 04:46 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- ruthie at 9-08-2016 05:03 PM (7 years ago)
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truth is bitter for most nigerians
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:03 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- DrSoba at 9-08-2016 05:05 PM (7 years ago)
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This guy should keep quit and stop seeking attention which I believe he already got.
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:05 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Tos2130 at 9-08-2016 05:17 PM (7 years ago)
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How na hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:17 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Amibomatc at 9-08-2016 05:19 PM (7 years ago)
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Even the United States went through a tough recession in 2008 and with some patience they have been able to turn that around.

They did not sit arround and complain and acuse their predecesor. They only move on to work, that was why they where able to record some progress.
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:19 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Tos2130 at 9-08-2016 05:20 PM (7 years ago)
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 Shocked Roll Eyes ::)How na hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Roll Eyes Shocked Shocked Kiss Cry
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:20 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- EDDYPRINCE at 9-08-2016 05:25 PM (7 years ago)
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GUY GO REST JOOR
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:25 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Blessed75 at 9-08-2016 05:34 PM (7 years ago)
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There are hunger in the land buhari should do something as soon as possible before people will start dying in the street
I don't see the reason why some people refuse to say the truth about the worse Government Nigeria have ever have in the history   
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:34 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Giftous1 at 9-08-2016 05:36 PM (7 years ago)
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Uhmmmmmm...ok oh...CONTINUE
Posted: at 9-08-2016 05:36 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- schmit at 9-08-2016 06:13 PM (7 years ago)
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Ur opinion
Posted: at 9-08-2016 06:13 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Donchijoz at 9-08-2016 06:56 PM (7 years ago)
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Akuko
Posted: at 9-08-2016 06:56 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kp45 at 9-08-2016 07:09 PM (7 years ago)
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Any body can talk.
Posted: at 9-08-2016 07:09 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- angesco at 9-08-2016 07:23 PM (7 years ago)
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In Nigeria - NIGERIANS DESTROY.

Whilst FORIEGNERS pick up our children abandoned on NIGERIAN streets by their NIGERIAN PARENTS.
Posted: at 9-08-2016 07:23 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- maximanpele at 9-08-2016 08:09 PM (7 years ago)
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That is true , GEJ and co really messed our economy up .Every inteletuals knows that. Just most nigerians are illitrate ,so it hard for them to understand. But time shall tell. Truth is invitable
Posted: at 9-08-2016 08:09 PM (7 years ago) | Newbie
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- freethinker at 9-08-2016 08:18 PM (7 years ago)
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ATTENTION SEEKER
IF U THINK BUHARI GO GIVE U MONEY,,, U MAKE A VERY BIG MISTAKE
Posted: at 9-08-2016 08:18 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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