Ihembe Martin

Political Scientist with research interests in electoral politics, democracy and democratisation, political institutions, governance and development.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@_dinomelaye @_dinomelaye Sir, the answer is simple. His popularity in Kano alone is not sufficient 2 earn him the presidency. Advise @atiku, he can't on the ballot with @PeterObi & expect to defeat @officialABAT. Atiku is not sellable, he should collapse his structure into Obi's, period!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@_dinomelaye @_dinomelaye Sir, this convenient for you 2 say. However, you failed 2 elaborate on how undemocratic party primaries are when @atiku is involved. How does @PeterObi who doesn't brine his way stand a chance with an Atiku, the Briber-in-Chief?

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ITibasiima Prof., I know it is in Nigeria, except it has moved to Chad😊

Greetings, Sir! Longest time!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@SaharaReporters @aonanuga1956 @aonanuga1956, thank you so much for this useful information. Please, can you tell us the ethnic identity of the looters in this current government? Nigerians want to know.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ShehuSani @ShehuSani, it's rather surprising the ease with which you endorsed it. Please do a proper research on your assertion. Would I be wrong to say now that you are seeking recognition from this rogue government, you won't see anything wrong with this move.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@elrufai @elrufai, I see how far you guys are taking this fight. Just know that assembling a group of people with no electoral value, hoping 2 remove the disaster you created in Aso Rock won't work. The way out is 2 rally support around @PeterObi who seems to have a huge support base.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@aonanuga1956 @aonanuga1956, don't worry, everything is transient, including power. All this nonsense done because you people are power drunk will be reversed when the drunkenness is over.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@NigeriaStories Shut that laterine up! Is it now that you have fallen apart with the drug peddler you rigged to the presidency that you! Useless religious extremist!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@PeterObi @renoomokri, come and get some education since the one you acquired in the confines of a university wasn't sufficient.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@renoomokri @renoomokri, still don't see how the 'drug peddler' guy here is marketing Nigeria and the Obi and Fayemi are demarketing. Kindly help me understand.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

A Shared Journey of Faith: Kayode Fayemi and I at the Vatican

Today, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi and I stood once again beneath the majestic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, evoking memories of our presence here as Governors in 2013 for the inauguration of Pope Francis - a deeply significant moment for the Church and the world.

Over the years, I have returned to this sacred place on several occasions, including as part of Nigeria’s official delegation to the canonisations of Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa. Through my involvement with Scholas Occurrentes, the global initiative founded by Pope Francis, I have also participated in various efforts promoting education, peace, and intercultural dialogue.

Today’s event was particularly special, as it marked the beginning of a new papacy. I exchanged warm greetings with President Bola Tinubu and was pleased to see the diverse gathering of world leaders and pilgrims who came in faith and unity.

What stood out most was the Holy Father’s profoundly moving homily - especially his heartfelt appeal for us to journey together towards God by embracing the poor, the suffering, and the forgotten. He spoke with a clarity that pierced the heart: that the true measure of our love for God lies not in grand declarations, but in the quiet, persistent acts of compassion that uplift the vulnerable and restore dignity to the marginalised.

May this clarion call to confront poverty be embraced by our leaders. For my part, I offered ernest prayers to God for our nation and also renewed my commitment to championing bold and sustained investment in the critical sectors - especially education, healthcare delivery and pulling people out of poverty - believing that a well-educated population is the foundation upon which a just, inclusive, and prosperous nation must be built.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

I'm thrilled to share our (Martin Ihembe, Prof. Christopher Isike, & Prof. Ifeanyi Onwuzuruigbo) lastest publication on the 2024 South African general elections published in @Politikon. Click the link below & download the left over free copies https://t.co/zWv89iiBC7.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@PeterObi @PeterObi, I say it with my full chest that it is reckless! In fact, the justices without exception are judicial bandits and insurgents that have destroyed Nigeria. Lastly, the entire judiciary is rotten!!! Let them come after me. Worthless people!!!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ruffydfire @ruffydfire, why are you disturbing yourself!!! The simple thing to do for anybody who's not satisfied is to secure a license and flout a radio/tv station, period!!!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ruffydfire Bros @ruffydfire, no mind dem. Whoever is not satisfied should go & open their TV station & fill gap. As for Senator Natasha, I think she needs to learn #summary.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@MaaziEzeoke @BwalaDaniel @PeterObi @MaaziEzeoke, you sha get time to dey reply worthless pipo who don't have a dignifying job apart from depending on hand outs from the government, that's what @BwalaDaniel is. @PeterObi can fly whatever class he likes, Bwala can kiss the transformer & kpai if it hurts him.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ShehuSani @ShehuSani, stop parambulating, just mention @elrufai's name, we know he's the one you're talking about. E nor fit do you anytin!

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@BwalaDaniel Happy birthday to you, @BwalaDaniel. The problem is that @50, you are still behaving as though you are in your teens with the brain of a child. Guy, you need to grow up, there's more to life than pursuing your narrow ambition.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@BwalaDaniel @elrufai @BwalaDaniel, Kai ka na Jin soron Allah with your moral bankruptcy? @elrufai, I don't think you are in the right position 2 preach about loyalty 2 country because your loyalty is first to your Fulani identity, then to the North. You guys should zip it because you're our problem.

[Ihembe Martin @IhembeM]

@ITibasiima Prof., mine has been an amazing human being, but my wife's has no business in the academy.