Etteh moves birthday party to US

[DoubleWahala]

When will we ever learn? Walahi, its becoming pointless discussing Naija affairs! I'm beginning to feel numb.

DW

Source

Etteh moves birthday party to US - She went to deliver lecture - Source
By Our Reporter - 15.08.2007

A good number of members of the National Assembly have been arriving in Maryland/Washington DC area of the United States to attend a birthday bash planned by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, Empowered Newswire has reported.


Etteh, who would be turning 54 on Friday, has invited almost all members of the National Assembly to attend the event expected to be held somewhere in Bowie, Maryland, where the Speaker is said to have a family home.


A member of the House of Representatives confirmed that almost half of the members of the National Assembly are expected at the bash, among other top Nigerian public officers like governors, ministers and commissioners.


A source confirmed that the Senate President, David Mark, is also being expected at the event which is now becoming the talk of the town among some groups of Nigerians in Maryland. Mark is expected to arrive in his residence in Fairfax, Virginia. The speaker herself was being awaited as at press time from Nigeria, where the National Assembly is already on recess.


Details of the exact location of the birthday bash are being kept under wraps, but informed sources disclosed that the birthday event is beginning to raise questions as several members of the House consider the invitation a must because the Speaker is believed to have personally asked many of them to attend in what is considered as a show of support.


Many National Assembly members are said to have abandoned their constituencies and other pressing engagements in Nigeria to make a showing at the event, while several others are said to have jumped at the invitation to visit the US.


Sources said the Speaker is already receiving various kinds of birthday presents from influential and powerful Nigerians and many more are expected to follow as the event draws nearer.


Etteh was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in June, but was first elected into the House in 1999 on the ticket of the Alliance for Democracy, before she crossed to the PDP on which ticket she was elected in 2003 representing the Ayedaade/Isokan/Irewole Federal Constituency. Etteh was previously the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives.


Born August 17, 1953, she is married with two children, both of whom are also expected at the birthday bash.


A beauty therapist by profession, Etteh has a Diploma in Law from the University of Abuja and her main legislative interests, according to her, is woman/child rights, equity and fair play, while she listed her legislative target achievement thus: "to develop the rural areas.”


Meanwhile, a source close to the Speaker debunked the report, saying that Etteh went to deliver a paper in America together with the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.


The source described the news as the handiwork of her detractors, who are working against her success in the House of Representatives. The source said “if her birthday coincides with the date slated for the lecture, must she ignore the assignment and come back home for a party. That is not reasonable,”( chei!! we're too clever by half for our own good ) describing the rumour as evil and incredible.

[Auspicious]

Originally Posted by DoubleWahala

When will we ever learn? Walahi, its becoming pointless discussing Naija affairs! I'm beginning to feel numb.

Precisely my sentiments, DW.

I read the report on Tribune and I let out a deep sigh.

Anyway sha, you go fall-in come parry for East Coast?

Abeg commot ya Cali Gommorah come parry o'jare!

Auzpiziouz.

[Vade Mecum]

If this story is true

I suggest that NVS organise a peaceful demonstration in Bowie

before the party and during the party with the permission of the authorities

There are many Nigerians on the East Coast,especially in Maryland

[Ednut]

Some people should never be trusted with leadership roles in Nigeria. Corruption is in their DNA and they just cannot help themselves. God what a disgrace of a country. Give me Biafra.

[Big-K]

If this is true, this is a serious backhand slap in the face of all Nigerians at home and in the US.

Just yesterday, we read that some MPs travelled to Ghana and South Africa to go "monitor GSM reception".

I'm numb, but there has to be an articulated response to this. These guys are setting themslves up for a Rawlings

[N.A.R.]

When will we ever learn? Walahi, its becoming pointless discussing Naija affairs! I'm beginning to feel numb.

- DW

Now why is this picture relevant??? Quick Exam: DO NOT READ the caption, just look at the picture and guess who they must be and what is going on...













Now read the caption that follows the picture...

Counsel to Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the ANPP in the last presidential election, Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN) (left), his colleague representing President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Damian Dodo (SAN) and Mr. Rickey Tarfa of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's legal team, at the election petition tribunal in Abuja... yesterday
PHOTO: ABAYOMI FAYESE

So are these guys on different sides or the same side?

[DoubleWahala]

NAR, are you suggesting that just because they're representing warring clients, the lawyers should not observe courtesies among themselves?

At the Bar, it is the time-honored tradition not to allow client representation get in the way of friendship and/or observance of all courtesies/protocols.

It is assumed that members of the Bar are/should be above such pettiness, and are matured and dignified enough not to allow such courtesis, friendships and/or associations get in the way of counsel-client relationship.

The problem is that many clients do not understand this; they expect their lawyers to be just as belligerent to the lawyers of the opposing party, as they are too.

DW

[Vade Mecum]

With all due respect gentlemen,

Let us not inadvertently take the steam out of the focus

on the obnoxious,loathsome and nauseating anti -Nigeria hullabaloo

Ette and her colleagues are planning

and the lawful ways and means of checking these insensitive

'political vultures' and vulgar and barbarous predatory band of

Nigeria's treasury brigands.

Cheers

[Vimo]

another opportunity to transport money out of the country...

Terry Waya's 2001 birthday 'bash' anyone?..

[Afeni]

Is she not from Osun?(Or is it Ekiti?) Either one will easily rank amongst the two poorest States in the South-West. Your people are living in poverty, and this whore is busy bashing-out with 250 law-makers. Prostitute oshi.

Instead of them to go and consult with their constituents to work-out ways in which the NASS can help meet their needs, they are busy globe-trotting.

Umaru must rain down on this madness. Because 10 years from now, nobody will remember Eteh as the Speaker of the House. All the blame will fall squarely on the shoulders of "servant leader."

[WaleAkin]

I have loads of respect for this Woman-Speaker not for anything but the fact that she is the Speaker of the National Assembly amongst an army of men and the way and manner she had handled the bill on Female Genital Mutilation, Rape of under-aged girls and the Aikpintanhi case has really endeared my heart towards her but this birthday bash is a thorn in the flesh!

That respect don vanish patapata right away

Now, coming to the peaceful protest as suggested by that villager- I think thats a good idea to show that we dont like such parties at all

Nigeria will survive!

[Vade Mecum]

Originally Posted by WaleAkin

I have loads of respect for this Woman-Speaker not for anything but the fact that she is the Speaker of the National Assembly amongst an army of men and the way and manner she had handled the bill on Female Genital Mutilation, Rape of under-aged girls and the Aikpintanhi case has really endeared my heart towards her but this birthday bash is a thorn in the flesh!

That respect don vanish patapata right away

Now, coming to the peaceful protest as suggested by that villager- I think thats a good idea to show that we dont like such parties at all

Nigeria will survive!

(Now, coming to the peaceful protest as suggested by that villager)


Greetings Wale Akin

I know say me and you nor get quarrel

I just wonder aloud why you prefer to call me

'by that villager'

My name na Anthony/Tony Okosun

Cheers and God bless

Tony Okosun

[WaleAkin]

Originally Posted by Anthony Okosun

(Now, coming to the peaceful protest as suggested by that villager)


Greetings Wale Akin

I know say me and you nor get quarrel

I just wonder aloud why you prefer to call me

'by that villager'

My name na Anthony/Tony Okosun

Cheers and God bless

Tony Okosun

Brotherman Tony,

Biggest Apologies!!

I read your post and others and in my response which came well after reading various responses, i couldn't recollect who brought the idea of the peaceful protest hence the use of the word "that villager"

Make u no vex Bros

Wale Akin in a Hand of Friendship mode

[Vade Mecum]

Originally Posted by WaleAkin

Brotherman Tony,

Biggest Apologies!!

I read your post and others and in my response which came well after reading various responses, i couldn't recollect who brought the idea of the peaceful protest hence the use of the word "that villager"

Make u no vex Bros

Wale Akin in a Hand of Friendship mode

Dear Brotherman Wale Akins

Thank you for the prompt response

Ee good make we for NVS dey for one side

Because united we stand

Your brother in the struggle for a better Nigeria

Cheers and God bless

Tony Okosun

[Igbosa]

You guys must be outside of Nigeria. Don't you realize that is a touch of class? They all party outside Nigeria these days as you guys do there. After all you are the same people that send them your party video.

If you are claiming that is your money, please god do not let us do without our money or others' people money which you call OPM. So do not get mad that they follow you but in grander style. As for the poor State they come from. Na wa o! What about their marvelous houses outside of which is filty gutters filled with ......

A beg, them dey enjoy, no jeolous. Rawlings! For where? You think say this na Ghana? Oh Ghana: ko si arugbo ni Ghana (no old people for Ghana). That place too far. No old peole for Nigeria

[DoubleWahala]

Originally Posted by Igbosa

You guys must be outside of Nigeria. Don't you realize that is a touch of class? They all party outside Nigeria these days as you guys do there. After all you are the same people that send them your party video.

If you are claiming that is your money, please god do not let us do without our money or others' people money which you call OPM. So do not get mad that they follow you but in grander style. As for the poor State they come from. Na wa o! What about their marvelous houses outside of which is filty gutters filled with ......

A beg, them dey enjoy, no jeolous. Rawlings! For where? You think say this na Ghana? Oh Ghana: ko si arugbo ni Ghana (no old people for Ghana). That place too far. No old peole for Nigeria

Can someone...ANYONE, make sense of this post up here?

I hope I'm not alone in thinking that this post is completely off-point?

Muchas Gracias.

DW

[.bebi]

Originally Posted by DoubleWahala

Can someone...ANYONE, make sense of this post up here?

I hope I'm not alone in thinking that this post is completely off-point?

Muchas Gracias.

DW

DW easy,that was a joke.
Personally,I want to gate crash the bash.Please if u know the venue,abeg send am my way.
I hope she gets a tummy tuck to complete the look for that day.

[Abraxas]

Hi, folks!

Whores will be whores. PERIOD!

The problem with Nigerian politics is the default error function injected by some WOMEN in politics, or within the corridors of power: from First Ladies to "women leaders", to concubines.

(Now, girls, let the thunder and tsunami be directed at me: I am full ready for the backlash to come. Hit me!)

Muchas gracias.

Don Juan-Carlos ABRAXAS (III)

[Igbosa]

DW,
Shame on you if you did not get the joke and it has to be translated to you.

[Auspicious]

Hi, Abraxas!

Hehe!

Auspicious.