Pharmacist | Nigerian | Unapologetically political | Advocate for freedom & true federalism in Nigeria — where states control their resources, laws & security.
@urchilla01 One day Nigeria will have a true federal system that works for all states all the oil firms head offices will leave Lagos, Nigeria will have more sea ports outside Lagos, Most states will have a functioning international airport that federal might will leave Lagos just one day
A President and the Endless Question of His Past
As a citizen of no other country, who has never sought foreign citizenship even when doing so became fashionable, my loyalty to Nigeria and my faith in her destiny remain unshaken.
Yesterday, 30th of August, being Sunday, I fervently prayed for our nation and for those entrusted with the solemn responsibility of leadership. I found myself deeply saddened by the direction in which our country is heading.
It is profoundly embarrassing that we have reached a point where a sitting President is asking a foreign court to withhold records concerning his past, particularly records relating to matters of legitimate public interest.
Leadership, in my humble view, demands the courage and humility to confront one’s history — to acknowledge mistakes, provide candid explanations where questions arise, and, where necessary, apologise and seek forgiveness. True authority is strengthened, not diminished, when a leader accepts responsibility rather than seeks to shield uncomfortable aspects of the past from legitimate scrutiny.
This becomes particularly important when questions concern educational credentials. Issues surrounding foundational schooling — primary and secondary — should not remain unresolved or be addressed primarily through legal proceedings. Nigerians deserve clear, credible, and verifiable explanations, especially when such had been submitted in the past.
My deepest concern is the example this sets for more than 200 million Nigerians, particularly the over 30 million young people in schools. The nation’s highest office should exemplify integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
An imperfect past is part of the human condition. What matters is the willingness to confront it with humility, honesty and deep apology, to make amends where necessary and, when circumstances so demand, to place the interests of the nation above personal ambition.
When will our political class fully appreciate that individual ambitions are temporary, while the nation endures? The Presidency is an office held for a season; the moral standards established by those who occupy it can influence generations.
Nigeria is greater than any one person, and the integrity of the Republic must always come before the interests of the individual.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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If Man City somehow win the league this season
Arsenal’s David Raya wins the Golden Glove 🧤
Bruno Fernandes bags Most Assists
Pep will go down as the Best Premier League Manager of All Time
and this season will be one of the best in recent history
The script continues….
🚨🇵🇹 Bruno Fernandes reaches 20 Premier League assists, historical achievement. ✨
Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne and Bruno are the only ones who reached 20 PL assists.
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@TheSunFootball Honestly jokes apart i kinda feel bad for Arsenal fans after being top of the league all season? I hope this repeats itself next season 🥺GGMU
@FabrizioRomano Honestly jokes apart i kinda feel bad for Arsenal fans after being top of the league all season? I hope this repeats itself next season 🥺GGMU
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