Officer, Arrest Dat Man!

“ENRAGED by his failure to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to defend his Ministry's 2009 budget proposal, the panel yesterday threatened to order the arrest of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe, and compel him to do so” -The Guardian, Wednesday January 7, 2009 Thank God it’s a Committee of the House of Representatives contemplating an arrest this time. Often, it’s worse. The other day, the headlines screamed that Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola “personally arrested” a yahoo yahoo boy who had gone to play a fast one on him. Before that, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state had “personally arrested” some miscreant somewhere in Lagos. The list of Nigerians having fellow Nigerians arrested by the police can be dizzying: husbands order their wives arrested; concubines have Chief’s or Alhaji’s other girlfriends arrested; if Madam, the legitimate wife at h...Read the full article.

Gbolly · Jan 19, 2009 , 06:35 AM

A very interesting piece about how a Nigerian can life difficult for another Nigerian. This is what happen when one is find guilty without any proof. Where bribery is the currency to lock up a poor person; where the rich can equally buy freedom with the same currency.

Dr Damages · Jan 19, 2009 , 09:20 AM

This Pius sef!

Who do you think you are? Stop making fun of what makes life wonderful in Nigeria. If not that you are outside my jurisdiction, I would have ordered your immediate arrest. Wetin? I will even arrest your wife.

You think we have never been abroad before? We have been everywhere. We know how it is done abroad. We like it better here. And that is why we are not soaking the cold with you over there in Canada.

Here, as Tony Montana said, the world is ours. So leave that for us, will you? Mind your own business in Ottawa or wherever it is you are.

If not, our boys shall meet you at the airport when next you come home. Yes. If you like, sneak in through the border again. We shall get hold of you and show you pepper.

Then you will really have something to write about. Bad sons.

Luchi · Jan 19, 2009 , 12:42 PM

This is a very funny piece. In Nigeria, many think they are important, utilizing any opportunity to deal ruthlessly with their less fortunate fellow citizens. Ironically, the cabal holding the nation to ransom go about unchallenged.

emj · Jan 19, 2009 , 01:05 PM

Hmmm, Ogbeni do u know who i yam, henn, do u know that i can get even the Premier gan phapha to get u detained..ehen, beni,...did u not hear, or have u not heard of how i dealt with Dion? Yep the same Dion that was doing tauri kai/stronghead for Harper, if not for my political clout ni, Dion and wats that guy, eherm eherm Layton and those bloody Frenchies would have taken over the govt tipa tipa by force....ehen.

So therefore dont be talking when am talking, gba brake and te slow fun emi ara e.

PS>....On the Phone to Washington DC...Hello ojare Obama, is Michelle there? yes am coming over for Tea...see u soon.

Pius, why cant i oppress u small...tell me

Gbolly · Jan 20, 2009 , 12:06 AM

Pius, this is for you and it's very important o. I have made a phone call to my dear uncle (Obama) in DC concerning your previous and ongoing obnoxious behavior, etc. The next time you show up anywhere in DC, you are in for it.
Your debts to our beloved country Nigeria must be paid. Be ready o.

Count1 · Jan 21, 2009 , 10:15 AM

A nice piece, with all the right sentiments and intentions. Just a little shortcoming; I have never understood this new habit of trying to juxtapose Governor Oyinlola with Governor Fashola. And if you are indicting Oyinlola, you cannot tar Fashola with the same brush. Is this not the same Oyinlola that was governor of Lagos State with military fiat at his disposal and yet did nothing? What has changed about him since then?

In this particular instance I cannot speak for him on this arrest issue, but I can vouch for Governor Fashola. He respects and obeys the law and cannot do anything that runs contrary to the principle of justice. The writer is implying that the arrest Babatunde Fashola made was illegal and oppressive as with the others he has cited. It was not. The governor's convoy was on Eko bridge (without siren) and observed the rule of keeping out of the Bus lane (BRT). A slew of cars violated the rule and the governor ordered his escort to stop them. 16 or so cars were involved and the drivers were charged to court the next day.Where then is the oppression?

The BRT is being understudied by many other countries as an exemplar in the resolution of urban transport problems. Lagosians are unanimous in their acclamation of the system. Rules have been put in place to ensure the efficiency of the system. Can the writer drive with impunity on the bus lane in the UK? Or is the writer one of those who condones recklessness, irresponsibility and disregard for order on the one hand and turns round to complain that things are not working in Nigeria on the other?

Just my observation.

Count 1

tonsoyo · Jan 21, 2009 , 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Count1

A nice piece, with all the right sentiments and intentions. Just a little shortcoming; I have never understood this new habit of trying to juxtapose Governor Oyinlola with Governor Fashola. And if you are indicting Oyinlola, you cannot tar Fashola with the same brush. Is this not the same Oyinlola that was governor of Lagos State with military fiat at his disposal and yet did nothing? What has changed about him since then?

In this particular instance I cannot speak for him on this arrest issue, but I can vouch for Governor Fashola. He respects and obeys the law and cannot do anything that runs contrary to the principle of justice. The writer is implying that the arrest Babatunde Fashola made was illegal and oppressive as with the others he has cited. It was not. The governor's convoy was on Eko bridge (without siren) and observed the rule of keeping out of the Bus lane (BRT). A slew of cars violated the rule and the governor ordered his escort to stop them. 16 or so cars were involved and the drivers were charged to court the next day.Where then is the oppression?

The BRT is being understudied by many other countries as an exemplar in the resolution of urban transport problems. Lagosians are unanimous in their acclamation of the system. Rules have been put in place to ensure the efficiency of the system. Can the writer drive with impunity on the bus lane in the UK? Or is the writer one of those who condones recklessness, irresponsibility and disregard for order on the one hand and turns round to complain that things are not working in Nigeria on the other?

Just my observation.

Count 1

Uh oh! Count 1 you may have completely missed the point

tonsoyo · Jan 21, 2009 , 08:39 PM

Who wrote this article? I say who wrote this article? I am going to deal with you! yes I'll deal with you! Do you know who I am? I say do you know who I am?

Wait let me answer my phone first, hellooo, hellooo, haa Your Excellency eyin ni (na you) rankadede, OK sir, I'll come and see you in the office now.
Ooooh no, this other phone is ringing again, haaa! IG good morning sir, I was just about to call you, there is a small boy here, who is writing to abuse Nigeria Police, make I arrest am? OK sir.

I am going to arrest you when next you show up in Nigeria, I have the order of the IG to arrest you, you better stay permanently in Canada, because I am going to lock you up for making me show my teeth outside like that.

Count1 · Jan 22, 2009 , 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by tonsoyo

Uh oh! Count 1 you may have completely missed the point

Duh,

did I? No one is above making a mistake. Ah juess' pointed out the fact that Fashola' s name should not be there, speak less of mentioning it in the same breath with Oyinlola's. Das mah mood. Fehgive me. Mah bias comes up when ya wanna bash the Fash! Nah you've found ma weak spot!