Today in History: June 12, 1993
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, an Igbo man, conducted what is widely regarded as Nigeria's freest and fairest election. However, it was later annulled by dictator, Ibrahim Babangida.
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My dear Obidient family, Kwankwasiyya brothers and sisters, and all well-meaning Nigerians,
Let us not be distracted by events around the NDC and the emergence of our candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as running mate. The APC, ADC and other opposition forces are uncomfortable because they see our growing strength.
We may not like every driver of this NDC vehicle, but this is about rescuing Nigeria, not comfort. Peter Obi remains the best option to reset our country towards prosperity.
Let us calm our tensions, especially within the Obidient movement. Extend understanding, build a peaceful working relationship with the party, and focus our energy on delivering victory for this ticket.
#NigeriaWillBeOK
NDC Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, Responds To Kenneth Okonkwo’s Recent Att@ck: “I Can Never Act Rascally. I Have Never Been Known As Someone Who Operates Rascally; I Always Operate Within The Rules And Guidelines. It Is Easy For Anyone To Say Anything Against Me, But The Fact Remains That I Will Never Be Part Of What I Am Trying To Change. If I Wanted That, I Would Have Done It When I Left Office As Governor And Taken All The Money Like Any Other Person.”
Nigerian Leaders Intentionally Engage in Anti-Governance Activities and Take Citizens for Granted Because They Know Followers Are Jokers Who Move on Quickly and Demand No Consequences — Pastor Enenche https://t.co/tlYjOPFICD
Oshiomhole Says NNPCL Has Become House Of Thieves Under His Party APC; Demands Arrest Of Buhari Ally Mele Kyari Over Alleged Multi-Trillion Naira Fraud https://t.co/1rEoRaM4Bh
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As the World Cup Begins Without Nigeria
As the World Cup begins today across three nations, I identify with our teeming football followers and urge them not to be despondent that Nigeria is not participating, despite the abundant talent in our land.
Our failure to participate on the global stage is not due to a deficit of talent; it is a direct consequence of a deficit in leadership, planning, and institutional support.
The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. Do not watch the World Cup with despair; rather, see it as a reminder of where Nigeria ought to be. We must move our country from being a nation of mere consumers of global entertainment to a nation of proud producers and competitors.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO