Statewide Broadcast by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State, Following the Safe Return of the Oriire Abductees - 13 July 2026
"If he now wants to debate, inviting me as a presidential candidate, he has to go and become a presidential candidate first."
- Peter Obi replied to Minister of Works, Dave Umahi's debate challenge.
These phools accord MC Oluomo executive privileges and protocols at the airports but PO should go and park his car at the gate and trek to the counter because Tinubu is president?
An Open Letter to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Dear Honourable Minister @fkeyamo,
Attached is a video showing Senator Adams Oshiomhole allegedly breaching airport regulations and engaging in conduct that disrupted public peace. The incident went viral and occurred under your watch, yet there was no public demand for an apology or the imposition of any sanction.
This makes the recent treatment of Mr. Peter Obi difficult to reconcile. CCTV footage indicates that his driver parked in an area without a visible "No Parking" sign, and the video clearly shows that other vehicles were also present in the same location. Yet Mr. Obi appears to be the only individual publicly called upon to apologise and pay a fine.
Sir, this disparity creates the perception of selective enforcement and undermines public confidence in the impartiality of your office.
With respect, I believe the circumstances warrant an apology, not from Mr. Peter Obi, but from your ministry to him, for the appearance of double standards and what many reasonably perceive as a targeted approach.
Yours faithfully,
A Concerned Nigerian
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See the fuss they're making because of wrongful parking? Like a whole minister left his busy schedule to handle wrongful parking himself, called the press, and even paid for media.
Now imagine Peter Obi really had a narcotics case or forged certificate case abroad...imagine what would have happened to him. In the Nigerian political context, Peter Obi is a saint.
Pathetic cowards!!!
Let them bring out the CCTV of the kidnappers that took away children in Oyo or of the ones that have been terrorising citizens.
Majoring in the minor is all they are freaking good at.
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Bayo,
As one of the President’s spokespersons, I will objectively assume that your statement reflects the position of the Presidency.
If Peter Obi has made allegations against the government, those claims should be tested against evidence, not dismissed with insults. Equally, if the government believes his allegations are false, then present the evidence that disproves them. Simply calling someone a “pathological liar” is not proof. What objective evidence establishes that he is lying?
We have seen too many instances in Nigeria where allegations initially dismissed as false later turned out to warrant serious investigation. The controversy surrounding the property linked to Peter Obi’s brother in Lagos shows us that it is unwise to declare allegations false before the facts have been established.
If there were airport parking violations, release the records. If there was no attempt to intimidate anyone, provide the evidence. If there was no political interference, allow an independent investigation to establish that. Stop doing this “X Influencer” nonsense. Transparency is always more convincing than name calling.
In a constitutional democracy, allegations should be answered with facts, not character attacks. I keep on telling you that you are too old for this, but it seems you don’t listen. The burden is on both the accuser to substantiate claims and the government to respond with evidence where it disputes them. We, as Nigerians, we deserve facts, not all these competing assertions.
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
Truth is finally coming out😁. Say it with your Chest. It's your choice. But don't hide behind him not being a good footballer. Most people don't like you too and that's fine
With the way they are frustrating him, do people really think this man would still be walking freely if he had any cockroach in his cupboard?.
By the standard of the quality of humans that exist in this country, PETER OBI IS A SAINT.
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
This is not good enough. Any directive that leaves key actors in the corruption scandal in their positions is merely cosmetic. A poor attempt to save face.
We demand that everyone directly involved in this scam step aside to allow for a full, unbiased investigation.