Ewezu Ben

Father,
Teacher,
Public Health Professional, &
Jesus follower

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat.

The recent report from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under the Tinubu government. The IMF now reveals that about N8.83 trillion in expenditure undertaken in 2025 is not reflected in the budget. This expenditure is not budgeted and is therefore not under legislative oversight or administrative scrutiny. This is horrible.

N8.83 trillion is as follows:

1.About 2% of our GDP.

2.Over 35% of Nigeria’s 2025 N23.96 trillion capital project budget. In fact, the amount is more than the actual released capital funding for 2025.

https://t.co/Hta3LViCB8 is more than the entire combined budget for education (N3.52 trillion) and health (N2.38 trillion).

If such an amount is properly used and accounted for, it could transform Nigeria’s public health and education sectors. It could create hundreds of cottage industries that can provide jobs for thousands of graduates and build a solid foundation for economic development. But we cannot account for it. This is not an isolated incident.

This is a pattern of grand corruption that has become part of this administration.
We have a lot to worry about regarding the state of corruption under President Tinubu. The sort of corruption that is ingrained in total disregard of elementary rules of public finance management poses a grave danger to national security and the stability of the Nigerian state. The capture of the Nigerian state and the plunder of its resources are actions that undermine the basis of state stability and deepen poverty and state failure.

This recent revelation proves that the APC government is grossly corrupt, incompetent, and insensitive. With the growing poverty and the urgent need for significant upgrades to social and physical infrastructure, a responsible and responsive government would ensure that N8.83 trillion is prudently utilised to address these gaps. But not the Tinubu administration.

A few days ago, I called on President Tinubu to resign from office for incompetence, lack of capacity, lack of compassion, and failure to improve on his campaign promises. Some people thought perhaps the call was excessive. But with the daily revelations of pervasive corruption in this administration and its total lack of commitment to the welfare and security of Nigerian citizens, the only reasonable action is for President Tinubu to resign from office. The collapse of elementary forms of due process under Tinubu and the increased evidence of rampant looting of Nigerian public finances reinforce the need for greater accountability. It is now time for Nigerian citizens to rise within the law and hold this administration to account.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Osita Chidoka @osita_chidoka]

About twenty years ago, a story broke that shook Nigeria at that time. It was the story of Okija shrine in Anambra State.

The incident occurred in 2004, while I was on an exchange programme at Oxford University, news came that a shrine in our own Anambra State, Ogwugwu Okija, had been found holding the remains of dozens of people. The country recoiled in shame.

A classmate at the Oxford programme asked me to explain it, and as the only African in the room, I defended Nigeria with all the optimism of a young reformer.

My friend Segun Adeniyi took to his column in Thisday in a piece titled, Okija A Show of Shame. I wrote a rebuttal to Segun published on the back page of ThisDay, titled "Okija, Not a Show of Shame," where I first made this argument: that the scandal was never really about the corpses.

It was about something harder to admit, that a largely Christian, largely educated society still trusted the enforcement of a shrine more than the enforcement of the state.

The shrine was not superstition standing in the way of a modern economy. It was the legal system the modern economy had failed to provide.

Two decades on, that argument has only deepened, and it is the conviction I took to Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Africa's future is, before it is anything else, a trust question.

When institutions cannot enforce their own rules, loyalty does not disappear. It migrates, to the shrine, the strongman, the vigilante. The state does not collapse with a bang. It is quietly abandoned.

The day we redirect to our own institutions the faith our people once reserved for the shrine is the day Africa converts its growth into development, and its potential into a life its citizens can feel.

This is the kernel of my lead paper titled Governance as the Foundation for Africa’s Future: Building Institutions That Convert Growth into Development

The full lecture is now on my website.

https://t.co/GGdiwk8juW

Osita Chidoka
1 July 2026

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

Prayers can strengthen currencies.

That's why the Swiss pray.
That's why the Qataris pray.
That's why the Kuwaitis pray.
That's why the Gambians pray.

Some of you unbelievers will argue.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria

Today, being the 1st of July, 2026, I wish to humbly recall that when I decided to contest for the office of President of Nigeria, I pledged to place Nigeria on the path of unity and national transformation. Now, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, I will, in the coming weeks and months, provide insights into the roadmap that I am confident will help curb abuse in government, halt the decline in the quality of life of Nigerians at all levels, and usher in an era of unity, peace, sustained progress, and prosperity.

This vision is anchored on a commitment to unity, inclusion, social justice, equity, and the freedom of every citizen to pursue lawful dreams.

Central to this proposed roadmap are significant reforms in education and healthcare, which are at the core of human capital development.

Robust human capital is indispensable infrastructure for national progress. It serves as the fundamental capital upon which daily life, economic expansion, and the delivery of essential public services depend.

These are foundational areas that we must reform with energy and determination if we are to reap the demographic dividend of our youthful population.

From the outset of my presidency, we will establish a task force dedicated to drastically reducing the menace of out-of-school children. We will place greater emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support our drive for massive industrialisation, anchored on our agricultural endowments and value addition across value chains organised around industrial parks to be located in development zones across the geopolitical regions of the country.

Funding and improving the equipment of TVET institutions, through partnerships among government, the private sector, and social entrepreneurs such as faith-based educators, will facilitate apprenticeship opportunities in the private sector, similar to the German dual education system.

The situation in which unemployment remains high while Nigerian entrepreneurs establish businesses elsewhere because skilled labour is scarce must be confronted decisively. Doing so is essential for the common good and for facilitating our transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one.

Character and civic education, emphasising the values that foster trust - an essential ingredient for enterprise and leadership - as well as shared national values, will receive significant attention within the tripartite approach to governance that we propose.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Building a Healthier Nigeria Through Stronger Healthcare Systems

As part of our desire and commitment to building a healthier Nigeria, I met with some healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on Friday, June 5, 2026. The meeting was essentially to deepen my understanding of how successful health insurance systems deliver improved healthcare, especially in the areas of primary and emergency care.

One of our key health objectives remains unchanged: to expand health insurance coverage, strengthen primary healthcare across our electoral wards, train more healthcare workers, and make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.

A New Nigeria must be a healthier Nigeria.

A New Nigeria is possible. -PO

[Noble Masculinity @Noblemasculin1]

DUMB WAYS TO ATTRACT ANYTHING WHAT YOU TRULY WANT 🧵

1. Act like it already belongs in your life

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Nigeria Mourns the Loss of a Distinguished Soldier

It is with great sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Lt. Gen. Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, a respected soldier, patriot, and one of Nigeria’s exceptional international peacekeepers. Gen. Obiakor dedicated himself to our nation with remarkable bravery and integrity, proudly representing Nigeria both domestically and at the United Nations.

Just a few weeks ago, I engaged with him for some information; it’s hard to believe that was our final conversation. I even mentioned him just last Monday at a public event.

His life was characterised by dedication, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to peace and humanity. From the Nigerian military to his participation in global peacekeeping efforts, he exemplified professionalism and integrity, inspiring countless officers and young Nigerians to prioritise service to others.

During this challenging time, I offer my sincere condolences to his family, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and all those who are grieving this significant loss. May God grant his noble soul eternal peace and provide strength to his loved ones as they cope with this painful time. -PO

[Family Life Lab | by Jess @Family_Life_Lab]

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[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Our Children Deserve Enhanced Learning Environments.

Today, May 21st, I had the opportunity to visit Practising Primary School in Agulu, my hometown, which has been a cornerstone of education since its establishment in 1922. Unfortunately, the school suffered significant damage from a fire last year, resulting in the loss of a historical building that had educated generations.

During a previous visit, I committed to supporting the school's reconstruction and to helping create a modern, supportive environment for the students.

This morning, I was pleased to return and deliver an initial amount of 10 million Naira to help initiate the rebuilding process. Education is a crucial investment for any community, and restoring schools is essential for renewing hope and ensuring a brighter future.

I also took the time to engage with the students, encouraging them to take their education seriously. Their future will be shaped by the discipline, effort, and dedication they demonstrate today.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[The Gospel According to the Streets! @streetchurchh]

For everyone who has been crying and waiting for a better time, your morning will come.

You too will be congratulated 💪

[AFC Bournemouth 🍒 @afcbournemouth]

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[Arsenal @Arsenal]

We did it, together.

[Boki Girl 🥰 @Enkaynjama18]

The wickedness of Nigerian Leaders.
Cross River Leaders owe us answers!

This is Boki LGA of Cross River State

These are farmers trying to get their produce to the market!
It’s repulsive

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALISTS ❤️

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Fellow Nigerians, good morning.

I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you.

Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances.

We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people—a society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal.

More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face. Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism.

We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishness—a system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power.

Personally, I have never looked down on anyone except to uplift them. I have never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small. To me, leadership has always been about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise.

Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.

However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building.

Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider in one’s own home. You and your team become easy targets for every failure, frustration, or misunderstanding, as though honest contribution has become a favour being tolerated rather than appreciated.

And when you choose to leave so that those you are leaving can have peace, and you step out into the cold, you are still maligned and your character is questioned. Despite all your efforts to continue working for a better Nigeria and engaging people with sincerity and goodwill, those who do not wish you well continue to attack your character and question your intentions.

There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country? Why is integrity not valued? Why is the prudent management of resources, especially when invested in critical areas like education and healthcare, wrongly labelled as stinginess? Why are humility and obedience to the rule of law often taken to be weakness rather than discipline?

Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work. I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from.

Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Omoyele Sowore @sowore]

Governor Charles Soludo @CCSoludo of Anambra State has attended crusades where pastors claimed to have healed the crippled, claims later found to be false. Yet, in contrast, traditionalists making similar miracle claims have faced arrest and detention. The double standard is unacceptable. #AACOURPARTY

[In Touch Ministries @InTouchMin]

On this anniversary of Dr. Stanley’s homegoing, we pray that the God who shepherded Dr. Stanley all his days walk closely with you today, filling you with His comfort, His strength, and His abiding hope.

[Sam Adeyemi @sam_adeyemi]

Change often feels threatening because it disrupts what feels stable. That is why resistance to change is so common.

Real change requires courage. It demands that we become willing to dismantle what we have built, question what is familiar, and make room for something better.

Take action, dear leader. Growth will always require movement. Watch this video again and reflect deeply.

#SHIFT #Change #Culture #SamAdeyemi #Leadership

[Bishop David Abioye @BishopDOAbioye]

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” — Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
STOP IT NOW!

There comes a moment in the Spirit where you don’t negotiate—you declare.
You don’t watch—you war.
You don’t whisper—you raise your voice!

This is not just a prayer…
This is a spiritual confrontation.

Every battle—
Over your family
Over your health
Over your career
Over your finances
Over your spiritual life

MUST STOP NOW!

“Your voice is your weapon!”
When you speak, heaven backs you. When you declare, things shift. When you command, resistance bows.

💬 Declare in the comments: “THE WAR MUST STOP NOW!”
🔥 Lift your voice. Take your stand. End the battle.

#conquerorsglobalassembly #3Days #PrayerandFastingAdventure #BishopDavidAbioye #OperationStopTheWar