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
Those who are mortgaging your future, issuing bonds with 2048, 2050 maturity dates that they will not be alive to fulfill are ones selling the illusion that your votes will not count.
- Peter Obi
DUNE putting out a full trilogy in 5 years is absolutely insane for modern franchise filmmaking like when is the next time we will get a series with this level of quality in such a short timespan
When Alex was fighting for victims that suffered in the hands of JAMB he didn’t ask of tribe before he fought
When he ensured Nigeria get a spot at the STEM Olympiad he did it for Nigeria
Stop tribalism
A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart.
I woke this morning in America and was deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, prompting deep reflection on our nation’s future.
Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent and fair, with reasonable bail conditions that should not be seen as punitive before trial. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect every citizen's rights, regardless of their background.
We must resist any hint of selective justice that erodes public trust and threatens national unity. Those tasked with enforcing our laws must act professionally and strictly follow due process.
Let us strive for a Nigeria where the law is paramount, and where every citizen is guaranteed dignity and justice. This is the foundation of the New Nigeria we envisage. -PO
Femi Falana stated that Ali Modu Sheriff, the former governor of Borno State, founded Boko Haram. He was arrested in Cameroon over his links to the group, but the Nigerian government stepped in and negotiated his release. Falana challenged Sheriff to sue him if the claims are untrue.
Let it be on record that the 3 most intelligent mathematicians on earth under 15yrs old are Igbo kids from southeast Nigeria.
Again, when e reach the turn of your region, encourage youths to fry akara or sponsor mass weddings & pilgrimage.
"With the way this government is going, I may not even be alive to contest the 2027 election. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is deliberately frustrating. I face frustration every day. They recently locked my car at the airport."
—NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi
I watched with disappointment the recent interview granted by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to Channels Television on Monday.
After a prolonged absence from public discourse, one would have expected that time away might have sharpened Senator Sheriff’s judgment. Regrettably, that does not appear to be the case.
In the interview, the former governor claimed that Peter Obi cannot command sizeable support in Northern Nigeria. It is curious that he has appointed himself spokesperson for the Northern masses. For the record, in his first outing on the presidential ballot, Mr. Obi secured approximately 2.8 million votes in the region — a remarkable achievement that cannot be dismissed lightly.
Given the current national hardships, the widespread consensus on the failure of the APC administration, and the addition of a strong Northern figure to the ticket who previously garnered 1.45 million votes in the region, the OK ticket remains a formidable force in Northern politics.
Even more surprising was Senator Sheriff’s assertion that the people of Kano would not vote for Mr. Obi. Let me state clearly: the good people of Kano are neither bigoted nor xenophobic. They have consistently demonstrated strong trust in the Kwankwasiyya movement and will support any credible ticket presented under its banner.
I respectfully advise Senator Sheriff that, in future national television appearances, he would do better to speak to the serious insecurity and humanitarian challenges facing his home state, rather than making divisive and poorly considered remarks.
The OK ticket currently represents the best opportunity for Nigerians to reset the country and place it on a path of competence, unity, and progress. - RMK
Greetings, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT.
This is a kind reminder that you are yet to act on our demands.
Your Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is being accused of massive corruption, is still holding sway in that position.
Ladies and Gentlemen, did you know that the N8.8 trillion (8,800,000,000,000.00) Naira the IMF said the Tinubu Administration borrowed and then diverted is enough to:
1. Build and equip a world-class university in every state in Nigeria, plus the FCT.
2. Pay tuition for all students in public universities and polytechnics in Nigeria.
3. Fix all the damaged federal roads in Nigeria.
4. Upgrade Nigeria's rundown electricity transmission lines.
5. Bring the Nigerian Police Force up to world-class standards, including their stations and barracks.
But instead of using it for what it was borrowed for, they apparently diverted it, according to the IMF.
This is just one example of what institutionalized corruption costs Nigeria that has kept her poor and under developed.
Nigerians are not angry enough.
All of a sudden, supposedly yoruba elders that usually call out Obidients and Peter Obi are all quiet on this Gbajabiamila fraud...
#Gbajagate
Tomorrow, they will tell us not to question our leaders and we don't have respect for older ones.
Useless elders that stole the future of the younger ones..
Unfortunate c0wards!
Awon oloriburuku gbo gbo!
The South East is making a choice.
We will double down on eliminating illiteracy.
Every child who cannot read, write and reason represents lost potential for our economy, our security and our future.
We are studying the education systems that consistently produce some of the world’s strongest learning outcomes, including Singapore and China.
We are no longer educating children just to survive.
We are educating them to compete globally and lead.
That is the future we are building.
The Ministry of Education has now contacted the National Mathematical Centre to request that it submit all national Olympiad competitions it organizes.
They want to start sponsoring all of them to the international finals now.
They have started contacting schools already.
This was abandoned in 2019.
I hope they don’t politicize it.
Our children need to shine on global stages.
When I suggested appointing Alex as Minister of Education, someone replied that he should first start in Anambra.
He has.
This exposure of the STEM and Math Olympiad is a blessing in disguise; something tells me that the next competition will attract more participants and more private sponsors.
I also hope the same pressure being applied to a private individual will also be exerted on the State and Federal governments to sponsor a delegation from Nigeria.
Nigerian students and teachers are the ones who gain the victories.