Kester Nsirim

Filmmaker

[Kester Nsirim @KesterNsirim]

@renoomokri (5) So while the quote may be apocryphal, the underlying observation remains worthy of debate: prolonged insecurity often says as much about failures or interests within a system as it does about the insurgents themselves.
The attribution may be false. The question it asks is not

[Kester Nsirim @KesterNsirim]

@renoomokri (4)...compromised officials, or beneficiaries within the system. History is filled with examples where conflicts endured not merely because governments lacked information, but because powerful actors within or around state structures benefited from their continuation.

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@renoomokri (3) When an insurgency, terrorist campaign, or organized violent movement persists for years despite the vast resources of the state, it is reasonable for citizens to ask difficult questions about incompetence, corruption, political interests, infiltration of institutions,...

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@renoomokri (2) Modern states invest billions in intelligence gathering, surveillance, informant networks, military intelligence, signal interception, and security architecture precisely to detect, prevent, infiltrate, and disrupt threats before they become prolonged crises.

[Kester Nsirim @KesterNsirim]

@renoomokri (1) Reno, it is entirely possible that General Abacha never made that statement. Historical accuracy matters, and misattributed quotes should be corrected wherever they appear.
However, disproving the authorship of a quote does not automatically invalidate the principle behind it

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@renoomokri You subtly shift from “Government performance” to
“Patriotism.”
Those are not the same thing.
You can love Nigeria deeply and STILL demand better governance from leaders. Criticizing failure is not hatred of country. In fact, sometimes criticism is the highest form of patriotism.

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@renoomokri You cannot judge a country by the cheapness of haircuts. You judge it by the dignity of life available to the average citizen.
And if things are truly better because they are “cheaper,” then why are millions still desperately trying to leave?

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@renoomokri Meanwhile, in Nigeria, people pay “cheaper” rent while still buying generators, fuel, inverters, security, water, healthcare, and surviving collapsing infrastructure.
That is not affordability. That is citizens privately funding government failure.

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@renoomokri A £2,500 rent sounds expensive, until you realize: stable electricity is normal
public systems work
emergency services work
wages are stronger
inflation is more controlled
salaries actually have value

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@renoomokri Nobody thinks London is cheap.
Foolishly comparing the PRICE of living abroad, but avoid comparing the QUALITY of living and the EARNING POWER.
Yes, a haircut in London may cost £40. But many people there earn in ONE DAY what some Nigerians struggle to earn in ONE MONTH

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@renoomokri Dishonest comparison. Avoiding:
London wages vs
Nigerian wages and also avoiding:
electricity, healthcare, transportation, security, inflation stability, education, social systems, purchasing power, quality of life.

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@renoomokri I didn't realize you were such a senseless guy.

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@joashamupitan You go explain tire. Available evidence shows otherwise, sir. Honorably step aside. It is that simple.

[Kester Nsirim @KesterNsirim]

@kaolin_justice @Teeniiola You are ignorant. You probably need to go find out what the law says about misrepresentation. That this is VDM's actual quote doesn't excuse any individual to showcase it widely as though it is an endorsement.

U need to stop listening to social media lawyers.

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@officialABAT Hahahahahahaha Tinubu dey make me laugh

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@aedcelectricity How come your system is always congested and people can't even successfully purchase power... Haba. You guys need to sit up.

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@Isabelloisa1 @PeterObi SMH... It's unfortunate. You just felt the need to talk. I'm not going to insult you. It won't be fair. But find time to genuinely reflect on things.

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@Dgovernor1985 @ruffydfire Hahahahah this man... You are a comedian. 😜

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@layydoe She's amazing...

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@layydoe To a very pretty and talented woman