Peter Obi must understand that Nigeria is not a country where one ethnic group has a monopoly on patriotism, intelligence or development. Every region has contributed to this nation's growth. Nobody should rewrite our collective history to satisfy ethnic pride.
PRESS STATEMENT
APC'S SUSTAINED ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY WILL FAIL, ADC-PCC DECLARES
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has condemned what it described as a sustained, coordinated and state-sponsored assault on democracy, freedom of association and the constitutional right of Nigerians to political participation under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Council said the unfolding incidents across the country went beyond ordinary political rivalry, alleging that they represented a disturbing pattern of intimidation, harassment and suppression of opposition voices.
These are calculated atrocious actions skewed to scare Nigerians ahead of the general elections.
In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC recalled a series of incidents, including attacks on its leaders and members in Kaduna, the reported assault on its Sokoto State governorship candidate, Alhaji Munir Dan Iya, by operatives of the Sokoto Marshals along Airport Road, Sokoto, and alleged attacks on other opposition figures.
It also cited the reported demolition of its governorship campaign office in Kebbi State and the alleged denial of a campaign venue in Enugu State to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.
The Council further referenced the reported attacks on the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and other opposition voices, describing the incidents as part of what it called an emerging pattern of political intolerance.
According to the ADC-PCC, the alleged attacks, denial of campaign venues, arrests, harassment and intimidation of opposition figures raise serious concerns about the state of democratic freedoms and political pluralism in Nigeria.
The Council maintained that no government, regardless of its political or institutional strength, could successfully suppress the democratic aspirations of Nigerians, recalling that popular resistance contributed to the collapse of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's third-term agenda.
It also argued that President Tinubu and the APC enjoyed the benefits of political participation and opposition politics when they were outside government, insisting that those same democratic freedoms must be guaranteed to all political parties and their members.
The ADC-PCC expressed concern over the continued detention of its Vice Chairman and former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that he was being unlawfully held and denied his right to bail.
It warned that the circumstances surrounding his detention would not weaken the party, adding that the international community was watching developments in Nigeria.
"The world is watching, and the burden of this illegality rests squarely on those responsible," the Council stated.
The campaign council further alleged that financial inducements were being deployed to compromise individuals and weaken opposition ranks, but insisted that Nigerians would not surrender their constitutional rights for monetary or material benefits.
"President Tinubu is at liberty to corruptly buy a few consciences with money and material inducements. Millions of Naira are being offered to weak individuals to mortgage their rights, but not all Nigerians are for sale," the statement declared.
The ADC-PCC called on Nigerians to remain committed to defending democratic values, freedom of association and the right to political choice, regardless of political affiliation.
Reaffirming its commitment to its political mission, the Council declared that the ADC was determined to provide an alternative political platform and contribute to what it described as the rescue of the country.
"The ADC has come to rescue this country.
"This too shall pass. Nigeria will endure and democracy will prevail," the statement concluded
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
Director, Media and Publicity
ADC Presidential Campaign Council
"if anyone comes to give you money in this elections, ask him to add with Ransom Money for Kidnappers.
If not the would sell your house to pay ransoms for you or your family"
An average Obidient make up a scenario in their head, however ridiculous, and then junk it out. The latest being that Serah is working for Peter Obi via the Seyi Makinde campaign. The same Serah that shaded the Obidients just a few days ago; the same Serah who today referred to Seyi Makinde as “the most outstanding presidential candidate on the ballot with capacity, vision and ideas to reset and lead Nigeria.”
That's the quality of reasoning we are dealing with.
Governor Seyi Makinde has been touring the six geopolitical zones, holding town halls, putting his rallies on national TV, and has just unveiled his manifesto. And you think he's working for PO? For instance, how does him winning Oyo and SW of any help to Peter Obi? How does Peter Obi winning the South East of any help to Seyi Makinde? Ask yourself: is he "holding down the South West" for Peter Obi? Then is Peter Obi “holding the South East” for Makinde? He wants to be president just as much as PO, Atiku, or Tinubu does.
I recall how the Obidients praised Wike and said all sorts of things about him supporting Peter Obi. They said all manner of glowing things about him; anyone who disagreed with them or tried to point out the obvious was denigrated and tagged as lacking political prowess. Despite the glaringness of Peter Obi being taken for a ride by Nyesom Wike. How did that end? For what it is worth, I admire Seyi Makinde’s bold moves to gun for the highest political office in the land. Head of the tail, he's making history, gaining visibility, and acquiring experience. Even getting to know the Country at a deeper level. I rate it.
The type of neophyte postulations these people litter the TL with is just nauseating. More so, when the reality is staring them in the face. I suspect groupthink dilutions. Maybe, even worse. In the end, they will blame everyone else for the obvious when they were actually the facilitators and active participants in circulating political gibberish. Well, y'all keep at it, whatever makes you sleep at night. January is closer than we all think.
"Dino Melaye a non Muslim will never aquire any Knowledge that can make him engage President Tinubu in a Qur'anic competition.
Dino should know that his knowledge of Islam no matter how vast is useless to us Muslims if he is not a Muslim"
"Dino Melaye a non Muslim will never aquire any Knowledge that can make him engage President Tinubu in a Qur'anic competition.
Dino should know that his knowledge of Islam no matter how vast is useless to us Muslims if he is not a Muslim"
Show us a video of Tinubu performing the Tawaf (circling the Kaaba) Seven rounds that normally takes 1–3 hours of walking.
This is a necessary aspect of performing both Umrah and hajj.
Nobody will show you the video of course, because it doesn't exist.
It's all a show