Obidients constructed an entire reality inside their heads.
Atiku Abubakar built a coalition. They decided, without evidence and without invitation, that the coalition existed to ultimately crown their man. In their imagination, every political actor in that alliance had gathered for one sacred purpose; to anoint Peter Obi, the self-proclaimed redeemer, the man whose mere proximity allegedly straightens out criminals.
They fed that fiction to each other until it hardened into conviction.
Now reality is not cooperating. When the collision between what they imagined and what is actually happening reaches its climax, they will turn on Atiku. Not because he wronged them. But because he refused to play his designated part inside their story.
This is how this group operates. They finished third in the 2023 election. Third. Yet they won it in their heads. They have maintained that delusion with remarkable discipline. The only place the delusion broke was in court, where to this day they never claimed that they won.
When the ADC chapter closes, either through another resignation, via migration to another unfortunate party, or a lost primary, they will not call it a political setback. They will call it betrayal. Every person who chose a different outcome from the one they scripted will become a thief who stole what was already theirs.
The problem with a group that cannot distinguish between imagination and reality is that it holds everyone else accountable for its fantasies.
@Odiidanny @Bond_not_james The Old Testament you’re referencing also mentions many things you don’t consider sins today, yet you’re quick to judge just because a pastor is doing it. These are mosaics ceremonial laws. Go read your bible. Leviticus 19:19 & Deuteronomy 22:11
@ognamo1@Bond_not_james Who said it’s bad for society? That’s just outdated thinking. If a pastor wants a tattoo, so what? Stop policing people. it’s not even a sin according to the New Testament.
@TheAjakeManger Much of the resentment exists because most of your families aren't involved in or benefiting from the system. If the benefits were shared, opinions might change. There's a degree of hypocrisy in that.
💥BREAKING:
China’s central bank extends its gold-buying streak to 14 months, part of a broader shift away from US treasuries.
This is bad for the US dollar.
Regional state by state?
You see, you have senators and members of house of representatives who participated in the passing of the Bill. Did they not speak to your people before the Bill was passed and assented to by the President?
Are there no tax authorities, consultants and educated people in your states that should have educated or enlightened your people about the reforms?
Those of you that are crying over these appointments today, what did you people do to educate and enlighten people on these reforms at the beginning, on state and regional level? What other things do you speak about that affect people to make the difference in their lives?
Over the years, the narrative that “Lagos is a no man’s land” has been promoted across the country, often to push a divisive and bigoted agenda. It is important to clear the misconceptions behind this claim. Two key questions must be asked: why do certain groups promote this falsehood, and why did the Yoruba people, the ancestral owners of Lagos, sell land to people of other tribes in the first place?
The Yoruba did not sell land out of greed or a desire to lose their ancestral claim. Anyone who sells land does so with the intention of promoting growth, prosperity, and development in that area. Ownership and historical roots cannot be erased simply because land was sold. Buying property does not give the buyer the right to rewrite the historical or cultural background of the land.
Historically, the Yoruba, including those in Lagos, welcomed settlers and investors because they wanted development. From as far back as the mid-19th century, Lagos had already opened itself up as a commercial hub. In 1861, Lagos was annexed by the British, which further transformed it into an international port city. Even before then, trade with Europeans, Brazilians, and other African groups was thriving. Yoruba leaders sold land and welcomed settlers because they had the vision of building a prosperous city, not because they wanted to surrender their identity.
This practice is not unique to Lagos. Across Yoruba land, people sell land generously to others, regardless of tribe or nationality. Foreign investors and Nigerians from different backgrounds often choose Yoruba regions because of the trust, hospitality, and openness of the people. It is a Yoruba philosophy to work with like-minded people to achieve growth.
However, there is a clear line between partnership and erasing history. No people will sit back and allow their historical identity to be washed away. The Yoruba resistance is not about hatred toward other tribes; it is about defending history and ancestral heritage. The same issue can be seen in Kwara, where cultural blending and migration have led to tensions over identity and history.
To illustrate: if tomorrow Ogun State were to receive large migrations from other tribes, and those groups suddenly began to declare that Ogun is “a no man’s land,” it would naturally provoke resistance. The Yoruba are accommodating, but accommodation is not the same as surrendering one’s heritage.
Lagos was built by the Yoruba through deliberate efforts. Industries, seaports, and major infrastructure were established by the people and their leaders. Traders and settlers from other regions were invited to contribute, particularly in areas like commerce and distribution, because the Yoruba believed in collective progress. That openness should be celebrated, not twisted into claims that deny the original ownership of the land.
Development always takes two or more parties working together. But joint effort does not mean that the initiator loses ownership or historical identity. The Yoruba fight today is simply to prevent their ancestral background from being erased by those who choose to take advantage of their generosity.
In summary, Lagos is not and has never been a “no man’s land.” It is Yoruba land, open to all for growth and development, but still firmly rooted in its ancestral heritage.
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@UgwunnaEjikem Share your message, but avoid stressing the need to migrate in order to do this Because you really don’t have to migrate to be able to enjoy this. Just make traveling a habit.
My fellow men, the 10- year period between the ages of 35 and 45 is a critical period for your health. You are right in the middle of trying to make something of your career. You are probably married and have bought your first car, maybe even your first house. You can afford to hang with the boys, eat plenty of nkwobi and isi ewu, and drink plenty of beer.
Before you know it, your stomach would start to shoot out. Then you’ll realise that you are easily tired and that just climbing a flight of stairs has you panting. That is when you may experience your first bout of erectile dysfunction. Don’t resort to herbal sexual enhancements. You’ll kill your liver and kidney.
Instead, now is the time to take up physical exercise in a serious way. I know that you may not have time in the middle of all your hustle but I can share some tips.
You can do 10 quick push ups at work several times a day. When you go to a shopping center, park at the far end and walk. In high rise buildings, take the stairs instead of the lift. If you are buying things in the neighborhood, leave the car at home. If you can, join a gym near work, so that you can go straight from work before you get home.
Most importantly, find a way of lifting weights 2-3 times a week, even if it is just to buy some dumbbells you can use at home. Lifting weights would bulletproof your body and boost your testosterone. Get a full body workout at least once a week, maybe on Saturdays or whenever you get a day off.
Do these from for those 10 years between 35 and 45 and you will hardly fall sick, and madam will be kept happy well into your old age. But please consult your doctor before you start any exercise routine.
Finally, it is not everything that you see that you must eat. And I am not only talking about food.
I am Ezemmuo. I know things.