The Premier League is Bruno Fernande’s world, we’re just living in it. 21 assists to break the all-time single-season record. Pure artistry from the maestro. 🎨🖌️
Only those who witnessed Chelsea vs man united champions league final have truly witnessed football club fan culture in Nigeria. All the buses had their flags up, cows were painted club logos and slaughtered, Bars were filled up from noon, the whole streets were empty till the final whistle.
"Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others change their principles for the sake of their party." Winston Churchill
Today, May 9th, I attended the 1st convention of my latest party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The convention was successful and continued to show the resilience of Nigerians to change
I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the NDC family, led by the distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for inviting us and for the generosity of spirit with which they have accommodated us at this critical moment in our national journey.
I also wish to express profound gratitude to the African Democratic Congress(ADC), particularly Distinguished Senator David Mark, for providing a democratic platform and showing uncommon understanding when the ongoing litigation forced us out of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP respectively. That spirit of solidarity must remain the foundation upon which a better Nigeria will be built.
Today, the most painful aspect of our political existence is that many who once benefited from democratic governance have now become willing accessories to the destruction of democracy itself. Those who once fought for justice now openly celebrate electoral injustice. Those who once spoke against impunity now defend coercion, manipulation, intimidation, and outright political gangsterism, especially against opposition voices. What we are witnessing is not politics; it is a systematic assault on democracy and the will of the people.
Nigeria today stands at a dangerous crossroads. Our democracy is under severe threat. Our nation is drifting without direction, and our people are passing through immense suffering. Across the world, Nigeria is increasingly described as a failing and disgraced nation. This is not the destiny God ordained for our great country. It was not always so, and it must never be allowed to remain so.
Across virtually every recognised indicator of good governance - accountability, political stability, rule of law, control of corruption, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and the separation of powers - Nigeria continues to record alarming failures. The institutions that should protect the people are weakening daily, while the burden on ordinary citizens grows heavier with each passing moment.
Today, over 140 million Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Tens of millions of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. Inflation continues to crush families. Businesses are shutting down. Farmers can no longer safely access their farms. Communities live in fear. In this month alone, hundreds of innocent Nigerians have lost their lives to insecurity, while many others have been kidnapped, displaced, or thrown deeper into poverty.
The most heartbreaking question confronting us is this: Who consoles the grieving mother whose child was abducted on the way to school? Who speaks for the father who can no longer feed his family despite working every day? Who defends the young Nigerian whose dreams have been destroyed by a nation that rewards connections over competence and corruption over character?
Our present tragedy is not accidental. It is the direct consequence of years of deliberate sabotage by a political class that prospers by dividing the people and weakening the nation. Nigeria is not a poor country; rather, we are being looted into poverty. We have abundant human and natural resources, yet we remain trapped in deprivation because leadership has failed to place the common good above personal interest.
Our choice as a people is therefore clear: whether to surrender to despair and national decline, or to summon the courage to rescue our country and rebuild it on the foundations of unity, equity, justice, competence, and productivity.
Perilous Era of Political Thuggery
Nigeria is descending into a perilous era of political thuggery under the current administration, where violence and intimidation are increasingly weaponized to suppress democracy and stifle political participation.
The recent attack on H.E. Rotimi Amaechi, a prominent opposition figure, and the brutal assault on his supporters during a political event starkly illustrate the deteriorating state of our democracy. The attack on Amaechi's convoy in Rivers State, the orchestrated burning of African Democratic Congress (ADC) offices, and the rampant disruption of political meetings nationwide are alarming developments that cannot be ignored.
The failure to arrest and prosecute those responsible for these heinous acts signals a grave danger—the steady erosion of the very foundation of democracy and the entrenchment of lawlessness by those entrusted to enforce the law.
If we do not confront this troubling trend with unwavering resolve, citizens will feel compelled to take matters into their own hands simply to exercise their democratic rights.
Nigeria cannot claim to be a democracy while political actors are endangered simply for expressing themselves, organizing, or attending meetings. A nation where thugs dictate who can gather, speak, or campaign is not practicing democracy; it is careening toward a brutal regime of political thuggery, aided and abetted by those in power.
We must unequivocally reject this descent into a democracy of thuggery. Nigerians deserve a political environment organized through competency, capacity, compassion,and commitment to the good of society, not one controlled by incompetence and thuggery. Democracy must be defined by the rule of law, accountability, competence, and the unrestricted participation of citizens in shaping their nation's future through political actions.
A New Nigeria is not just POssible; it is imperative, urgent, and achievable. -PO
And whatever you choose to pursue, pursue it with patience, with clarity, and with a mind that understands the cost of sacrifices. Never lose sight of that - never become so intoxicated with the thrill of a destination that you neglect the life you have to live on the way there.
Good morning.
In case you are wondering what to be angry about today, here are a few reasons:
1.Seyi Law was invited to a podcast. He did not just defend the government and Bola Tinubu, he justified the insecurity in the country. When someone pointed out that people are kidnapped daily, he responded, “People get kidnapped from their houses every day.”
https://t.co/mL0nSKuDWZ can qualify for a life changing job opportunity and still be disqualified simply because you are Nigerian.
3.Some victims who were lucky enough to be released after paying ransom are now drowning in debt because the ransom was borrowed money.
4.Some Nigerians living abroad cannot return home, not because they do not miss their families, but because they are afraid they might not make it back alive.
https://t.co/rT5vF1Bn9T least five people are kidnapped every single day.
6.A male politician was seen giving a female escort a foot massage and nothing happened. Meanwhile, a female senator who spoke up against her oppressor was suspended, harassed, bullied and threatened into silence.
https://t.co/wBlS6z9Zk4 can work two jobs, exhaust yourself daily, and still struggle to survive from one paycheck to the next.
https://t.co/91a0uwSt7o rent a decent apartment, you need nothing less than one million naira, while the minimum wage is 77k.
9.Cubana Chief Priest was asked why he was campaigning for Bola Tinubu. He said Tinubu made a Hausa man president, that as a Yoruba man he should remain president, and that after his eight year tenure he will make an Igbo man president.
10.There are people willing to vote for Tinubu again simply because he is Yoruba, despite the fact that he has proven to be incompetent.
11.A woman was bitten by a snake. She dragged herself to two different hospitals. She still died because there was no antivenom available. Imagine surviving the bite but dying because the system failed you.
12.The last time Nigerians protested against bad governance and police brutality during End SARS protest,many of them were massacred.
13.A woman once spoke about how terrible the economy has become. She said even a crate of eggs is no longer affordable. Supporters of Tinubu responded by telling her to choose cheaper options. They said eating eggs meant she was living above her means. EGGS!!!
14.Someone actually said we do not need electricity 24/7 because the only thing Nigerians would use it for is making ice blocks.
https://t.co/beDelxRj5a are a Nigerian.
16.Thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria. There is video evidence. There are witnesses. Yet Remi Tinubu went on live television and called it a lie.
17.Not one direct public address from Bola Tinubu about the recent attacks and kidnappings.
18.Kidnappers receive ransoms through bank accounts. The money is traceable. The alerts are real. Still, they’ve not been caught.
@seyilaw1 , one day your children will grow up and see the role you chose to play in this moment of history. They will read the tweets, watch the interviews, and understand where you stood while so many people were hurting.
History has a long memory. The internet never forgets,and the choices you make today will always be attached to your name.
People are suffering. Families are grieving. The country is bleeding. Supporting and defending this reality has consequences, even if they are not immediate.
May Nigeria happen to you and everyone who stands firmly behind this government.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Here are 5 "must-know" websites I think everyone should know about:
1. https://t.co/zFzNVTza3S : It’s a digital library of everything that lets you see websites from 20 years ago, and they offer millions of free books, movies, and software.
2. https://t.co/eTw0IqtTUt (or https://t.co/tyFLzKZ4HT): A simple tool that helps you bypass paywalls on news articles so you can read information freely.
3. Khan Academy: Still the gold standard for free, world-class education on almost any subject, from kindergarten math to college organic chemistry.
4. https://t.co/JL6tin90BF: A massive collection of free tools that solve "annoying" problems convert PDFs to Word, edit videos, remove backgrounds from images, or unlock files, all without a subscription.
5. https://t.co/sAOv78Mi5c: If you are tired of paying for expensive software (like Photoshop or Microsoft Office), you plug the name in here and it finds the best free, open-source alternatives
Politics of Zero Humanity
It is profoundly disturbing that while we, the politicians, continue to obsess over the 2027 elections—spending our energy scheming about how to capture, grab, and run the next election—the first two months of 2026 have reportedly seen the killing of over 1,000 Nigerians and the abduction of several thousand others.
This is the painful reality confronting our nation. From Zamfara State to Kwara, Ondo, Kebbi, Edo, Benue, Adamawa, Plateau, and many other states, families have buried loved ones, and communities have been emptied by gunshots and fear.
In over 25 states across all geopolitical zones this year alone, there have been major violent attacks on innocent citizens, kidnappings by armed bandits, mass shootings, village invasions, and brazen assaults on worshippers and travellers. The scale of bloodshed and the number of deaths in just two months in Nigeria are even worse than what we see in countries officially at war. Yet the urgency with which we discuss these tragedies does not match the urgency of our discussions surrounding zoning formulas, party structures, and campaign strategies.
This is the tragedy of our politics.
We debate power sharing while citizens are sharing funeral programs. I watched in tears yesterday as families in the Doruwa Babuje community in Plateau State buried their dead after attacks by armed terrorists, but our media and leaders were focused on discussions about party issues and the 2027 elections, when we aren't even sure we will be alive to see it, given all the deaths happening in our country today. We strategise about 2027 while Nigerians struggle to survive 2026. This is inhumane.
We must elevate human life to a sacred status in our national priorities. Leadership is not about winning elections; it is about saving lives. We can, and we must, aspire to a Nigeria devoid of bloodshed—a Nigeria where governance is measured not by political dominance but by the safety and dignity of its people.
History will not remember how many strategies we perfected for 2027; it will remember whether we acted when Nigerians were dying. We must choose Nigerian lives over politics. We must put Nigerians first.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
O - Organized
B - broad-based
I - Inclusive
D - democratic
I - international
E - excellence-driven
N - Nigerians from every ethnic group.
T - Transparency in governance. -PO
Thank You, Nigerians
I am profoundly grateful to Nigerians from around the world for your prayers, calls, and solidarity following the incident at the ADC office in Benin yesterday. I especially appreciate your support during this difficult time for the family of the distinguished elder and former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Oyegun, who has served Nigeria honourably in various capacities, as well as for another former Governor, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor. Your support has strengthened my faith in our shared humanity and our collective hope for a better Nigeria. My deep gratitude is reflected in my renewed commitment to serve and build our nation.
Experiences of lawlessness are not new to me. Years ago, the violence and insecurity in Anambra shaped my determination to seek the governorship of the state, convinced that leadership must restore order, security, and public trust. Today, the growing lawlessness across our country calls upon all men and women of goodwill to step forward—not in fear but with a sense of responsibility. As Plato reminded us, the price good people pay for refusing to participate in government is to live under the rule of bad people.
This moment urges Nigerians to be even more resolute in electing leaders defined by competence, commitment, character, and compassion—leaders who prioritise the nation above self and service above power.
Together, with courage and unity, we can build the peaceful, secure, and prosperous Nigeria our people deserve.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO