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
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
The Core of the Dawah Argument
“Muslim means one who submits to the will of Allah. Jesus submitted to God, therefore Jesus was a Muslim.”
This argument hinges on semantic equivocation, redefining “Muslim” in a generic sense (“one who submits”) instead of its historical-religious sense (“one who follows the religion revealed to Muhammad through the Qur’an”).
But Islam does not define “Muslim” as “anyone who submits.” According to orthodox Islamic theology, a Muslim is one who recites the Shahada — “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.”
By that definition alone, Jesus could not be a Muslim, since:
He never confessed Muhammad as a prophet.
He never mentioned the Qur’an.
He never worshiped Allah as conceived in Islamic theology.
The Ontological Difference: Yahweh ≠ Allah
Even linguistically, “Allah” and “Yahweh” are not equivalent.
Yahweh (YHWH) is a personal, covenantal name — the self-revelation of God to Moses (Exodus 3:14).
He reveals Himself as I AM WHO I AM — eternal, self-existent, relational, and faithful.
Allah is a generic Arabic word meaning “god.”
Islam never claims to know Allah’s personal name — the Qur’an even says, “He has the most beautiful names” (Q 7:180), but none equals the covenantal intimacy of YHWH.
The character and nature of these two are entirely different:
Yahweh is Father, Son, and Spirit — a relational Being who loves and redeems.
Allah is a solitary monad, utterly transcendent, unknowable, and impersonal in nature.
The one who calls himself “Allah” denies God’s Fatherhood and the Sonship of Christ — something YHWH explicitly affirms (John 3:16; Matthew 6:9).
The Christological Contradiction
If Jesus were a Muslim, then His words and works must align with Islamic teaching. But they don’t.
Jesus in the Gospels andIslamic Contradiction
Jesus calls God “Father” (John 17:1; Matthew 6:9), while Allah explicitly denies having a son or being a father (Q 112:3).
Jesus accepts worship (Matthew 14:33; John 9:38) whileIslam says worship belongs to Allah alone (Q 1:5).
Jesus forgives sins (Mark 2:5–10) but Islam says only Allah forgives sins (Q 3:135).
Jesus claims unity with the Father (John 10:30)but Islam calls this shirk (the unforgivable sin).
Jesus teaches the necessity of His death and resurrection for salvation (Luke 24:46–47)yet Islam denies the crucifixion altogether (Q 4:157).
Therefore, the Jesus of the Bible and the “ʿĪsā” of the Qur’an are not the same person.
One is the incarnate Son of God; the other is a prophet fabricated six centuries later to fit an Islamic framework.
The Theological Verdict
The Jesus of Scripture is the eternal Word made flesh (John 1:1–14), the Son of the Living God, the Redeemer of mankind.
The Allah of the Qur’an denies every core truth of the Gospel — the Trinity, the incarnation, and the atonement.
You cannot be a Muslim Jesus when:
You pray to God as Father.
You declare equality with God.
You teach that salvation comes only through your death and resurrection.
You invite all to call on your name for salvation (John 14:13–14; Acts 4:12).
In Summary
The claim “Jesus was a Muslim” collapses on every front — linguistically, theologically, historically, and biblically.
Linguistically, “Muslim” refers to followers of Muhammad, not generic worshipers of God.
Theologically, the natures of Yahweh and Allah are incompatible.
Christologically, Jesus’ teachings oppose Islam’s core doctrines.
Historically, Islam postdates Jesus by 600 years.
Therefore, Jesus was not, and could never be, a Muslim.
He was, is, and forever will be the Son of the Living God — the Savior, not the servant of another revelation.
There are agents of the devil in this nation who desire to keep our country in sorrow — some even hiding in positions of power and within the security forces.
But today, by the mantle of Elijah, I make demands and decree: they shall be buried! ⚡
I have bad news for every jihadist — no matter where you came from or where your conspiracy was hatched — you came too late!
And to everyone in authority or within the security forces working against the peace and destiny of this nation, by the prophetic and apostolic mantle, I declare:
We shall see the end of you — you shall not see the end of Nigeria!
You shall not see the end of Christianity! We shall see the end of you! 🔥🇳🇬
I’ve been a physiotherapist for 10 years now.
If I could go back to the beginning, here’s what I would do differently, or my advice for anyone just starting out.
First, understand this: no one is coming to save you. You have to think for yourself. Do not wait for your board, your association, or anyone else to fix the system. Be the change you want to see. Care for yourself more than you care for the job. its only a physio that is alive that can care for patient. your wellbeing should be first
Second, and I say this from experience do not work in a government hospital. Whether it’s a teaching hospital or a general hospital, avoid it like the plague. Those environments are toxic, filled with unnecessary inter-professional rivalry and politics that drain your energy and passion. It’s simply not worth it. and if you must work for the government, then look for non-hospital settings like Customs, DSS, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, or even the CBN. The pay is double what of what a senior physiotherapists earn in hospitals, and you’ll have more peace of mind. In those places, rank matters more than rivalry, and everyone is focused on making money. No one has time for the nonsense that happens in government hospitals
Third, start thinking like an entrepreneur early. If private practice is your path, spend a year or two working in a private clinic, not to settle there, but to learn how things really work. Study how they make money, attract referrals, and manage patients. Get the experience you need and then move on. Not every senior colleague is your friend. Many will use your time and effort to build their own success. So go in with a clear plan: learn what you can, then move on to build your own thing.
Lastly, if your goal is to relocate abroad, start planning from day one. Don’t wait until you’re seven years deep like many of us did. Start early. Sort out your licensing, save up, and make the move when the time is right. Look at people like @Sogoxxv@Drifead They left immediately after graduation. Be like them, not like us who stayed too long before deciding to go.
I wish you all the best in your physiotherapy journey. Keep learning, keep growing, and most importantly, think for yourself. follow us on @PhysioConnectPT
Dear @kemakillzz
I am in pain as I write this. Ochanya will forever remind me of my failures as a Nigerian adult. I failed her and many others. As I write this I have a a lump on my chest that hurts so badly. When the issue broke so many years ago we carried it even though we couldn’t save her. We didn’t protect her and prevent the pain her family has had to live with.
Do you know what makes me elated inspite of the harrowing story? It is young Nigerians like you who have their voices and agencies and speaking on the injustices.
I have said in many interviews that many Nigerians especially the youth now own their voices and using their voices and that even without my voice, many issues are heard much louder than I could ever make them.
I remember a time when I had to literally take on issues and spend hours daily to ensure that the issues are put at the front burner. Not anymore with Nigerians like you championing issues. It might sound selfish but it makes me so proud. Like watching your children grow up and be greater than you ever were.
I have not been as vocal not because I don’t want to champion the issue but because I am in awe at how far your voices have gone, your messages have resonated and you all have taken charge of the civic space and I could die today happy. It is no longer just one Aisha Yesufu but thousand Aisha Yesufus and doing so much better.
Just like during #EndSars when I stayed in the background and cheered the youth who took charge of the protest and only came forward when the lives of the protesters were threatened I am here rooting for you and cheering you on and allowing you own the space and take charge. There are new sheriffs in town and they will deliver a new Nigeria for us all.
I am honoured and humbled and I promise you that instead of cheering by the side and being in awe of all you have accomplished in ensuring Ochanya’s case is revived, I will walk with you in demanding #JusticeForOchanya once again!
We failed her once. We cannot fail her again
Regards
Aisha Yesufu