The terrible thing about supporting injustice is the precedent you gloat at because it afflicts your enemy can come back to ensnared you.
- Prof. Chidi Odinkalu
You read Bayo Onanuga’s press statements, listen to Tope Fasua on TV and watch Bwala, you’ll come to the inevitable conclusion that Asorock is disconnected from the pains and realities of ordinary, everyday Nigerian.
Tinubu has to go!
Dear INEC National Headquarters,
We write to express our deep frustration regarding your recent communique, which assured Nigerians that from 8th July 2026 voter registration could be completed entirely online.
Despite this announcement and as at 10th July 2026 3days after we have discovered that the process is not working as promised.
Citizens must still return to INEC offices, which are now overcrowded, creating unnecessary hardship. This disconnect between your promise and reality is unacceptable.
We demand an immediate explanation and a swift resolution.
Nigerians deserve better.
Sincerely,
Dr. Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo
Southwest Zonal Coordinator, OK Movement
"...Our POLITICIANS are not human. If they were we won't be talking about the next elections when our children are in captivity in the hands of bandits in the bush...."
~ Peter Obi on Chude's Podcast
This week, I have observed with deep concern two notable media appearances: one by my brother, Mr. Peter Obi, and the other by the family of Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
In his interview with Mr. Chude Jideonwo, Mr. Obi voiced serious worries about his personal safety and the adverse impact his role as an opposition leader has had on his businesses. Even more troubling was the Federal Government’s response, which resorted to personal insults and derogatory language instead of the restraint and maturity expected of a democratic administration.
Let me state clearly: like every Nigerian, our presidential candidate and all of us deserve the full protection of the state, not ridicule for raising legitimate concerns.
Democratic leadership requires fairness, justice, and restraint.
A government entrusted with protecting citizens should not dismiss or mock credible calls for help from any individual, including Mr. Peter Obi.
On the other hand, it was distressing to watch the wives of Malam Nasir El-Rufai publicly express the family’s anguish over his prolonged detention.
Regardless of political affiliation, Malam El-Rufai, like every Nigerian, is entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court. The continued delay in granting him bail through what many perceive as stringent and unreasonable conditions is deeply concerning. As an unconvicted citizen, he deserves a fair and expeditious trial, while his health and that of his family are adequately safeguarded.
I therefore join well-meaning Nigerians in urging the Federal Government to handle these matters with transparency, accountability, and justice. These issues must not be weaponised to settle political scores.
For our democracy to truly thrive, every citizen; young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or political persuasion must receive equal and equitable treatment under the law from the government that exists to protect us all. - RMK
Bayo,
As one of the President’s spokespersons, I will objectively assume that your statement reflects the position of the Presidency.
If Peter Obi has made allegations against the government, those claims should be tested against evidence, not dismissed with insults. Equally, if the government believes his allegations are false, then present the evidence that disproves them. Simply calling someone a “pathological liar” is not proof. What objective evidence establishes that he is lying?
We have seen too many instances in Nigeria where allegations initially dismissed as false later turned out to warrant serious investigation. The controversy surrounding the property linked to Peter Obi’s brother in Lagos shows us that it is unwise to declare allegations false before the facts have been established.
If there were airport parking violations, release the records. If there was no attempt to intimidate anyone, provide the evidence. If there was no political interference, allow an independent investigation to establish that. Stop doing this “X Influencer” nonsense. Transparency is always more convincing than name calling.
In a constitutional democracy, allegations should be answered with facts, not character attacks. I keep on telling you that you are too old for this, but it seems you don’t listen. The burden is on both the accuser to substantiate claims and the government to respond with evidence where it disputes them. We, as Nigerians, we deserve facts, not all these competing assertions.
“You can’t hold back anything, everything is for the team. Hard work is a must.
We need to create that culture, it starts here in a daily process at Cobham”
- Xabi Alonso’s first interview as the Chelsea boss.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar, who was used by Buhari to remove CJN Walter Onnoghen from office, has been sent to Kuje Prison for bribery
Power is Transient!
Dem wan waste una future.
In preparation for the upcoming election, citizens should undertake serious introspection and soul-searching. The current situation provides a sobering and instructive lesson. @PeterObi
Giving Governors State Police Powers During an Election Season Raises Serious Questions
We want to give governors the power of state policing in an election season, and we’re not allowed to ask why that should be so. We are creating state police with no transitional arrangements, yet we’re told these are minor issues. The invitation to state courts is an invitation to anarchy.
Nigerian Human Rights Activist and Lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu