Yesterday, May 19th, in Abuja, I attended the Presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations.
During the process, I also addressed questions regarding my vision for a new Nigeria and the type of leadership our nation urgently needs right now. Following this, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had previously paid for.
I would like to commend the screening committee, led by former governor Sam Egwu, for their thorough and professional approach. Additionally, I appreciate our party's leadership for upholding the democratic process.
A New Nigeria is POssible. - PO
"The condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria, informed my decision to leave ADC for NDC."
Yesterday, I formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside my dear brother, Engr. Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, with one clear purpose: to continue the struggle for a new Nigeria built on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for the ordinary Nigerian.
As I stated yesterday, this decision was not made out of anger, personal ambition, or convenience. It came after deep reflection on the present condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the dangerous path it is currently heading.
Over the years, I have remained steadfast in my conviction that politics should never be about individuals, positions, or personal gain. It must be about the people, especially the millions of Nigerians who today can no longer afford necessities, whose businesses are collapsing, whose children are losing hope, and whose future is becoming increasingly uncertain.
I left the ADC for the same reason I left the Labour Party: the severe, orchestrated litigation and internal crises deliberately designed to ensure that I, alongside many other notable individuals, do not effectively participate in the electoral process. I sincerely appreciate and remain deeply grateful to the Leadership of ADC for the opportunity to work together in pursuit of a better Nigeria. I am particularly grateful to ADC Chairman Senator David Mark for his exceptional Leadership. I also deeply appreciate my Leader and elder brother YE, Atiku Abubakar, as well as other respected leaders within the party.
As we join the NDC, I sincerely appeal to the Nigerian Government against the encouragement of unresolved litigations and the infusion of crises within political parties. Democracy must never become a weapon against the people. A healthy democracy thrives on strong institutions, credible alternatives, and the freedom of citizens to make choices without intimidation, manipulation, or fear. Opposition parties must not be weakened or destroyed, because when democracy loses balance, the people ultimately suffer.
Nigeria today is passing through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Poverty is rising. Hunger is widespread. Insecurity continues to threaten lives and livelihoods. Businesses are shutting down daily. Our young people are becoming discouraged, and many citizens have lost faith in the system. At a time like this, leadership must be driven not by propaganda or division, but by competence, capacity, character, and compassion.
Our decision to join the NDC is therefore not an abandonment of values, but a continuation of the same mission we have always stood for: building a Nigeria where leadership is about service, where public resources are managed responsibly, where institutions function independently, and where every Nigerian, regardless of tribe, religion, region, or social status, can live with dignity, security, and hope.
I remain committed to working with all Nigerians of goodwill across political, ethnic, and religious lines. The task before us is bigger than any individual or political party. It is about the future of our children and the survival of our dear nation.
I thank Nigerians, especially our youths and women, for remaining peaceful, resilient, and hopeful despite the enormous challenges confronting the country. I urge you not to lose faith in Nigeria. Nations do not change because people surrender to hopelessness; they change because people continue to believe, continue to sacrifice, and continue to stand for what is right.
A new Nigeria is still POssible. -PO
The Reason Frank MBA was disqualified to become IGP:
I am a northerner but I will forever stand for truth, justice and equity. In the hierarchy of the Nigerian Police force, Frank MBA is next in line but he was disqualified because of a particular input in his CV. This input in many CVs has cost Nigerians and pulled us backwards since independence and if you find this input is in your CV, you're automatically disqualified from any position that holds value! This input is called the IGBO. Although people with this qualification mostly prove excellence in every field of life they find themselves, they'll never be allowed leadership positions, which raised questions as follows:
1. Is Nigeria cursed never to receive anything good?
2. Is it a crime to be Igbo?
3. Why hold them to ransom if we don't want them among us?
After watching you speak face-to-face to the president last night without mincing words or any fear of favour, I was marvelling that we still have your type in Igboland.
Eze Lawrence Agubuzu, you are not just Eze but the only leader in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria who can boldly represent us without fear or favour.
When others positioned themselves to be noticed, thereby telling the president lies, you distinguished yourself by saving the image of Igboland and the Igbo blood.
The way the president celebrated you during your speech showed that you are the only Igbo leader who had told him the truth that others used to lie to him about the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and affair of the Igbos. They told him lies with a fake promise that Igbos belong to them and they will deliver the president before 10 AM in the morning just to attract more political favours. But, you scattered the table last night. We are very proud of you, Eze Igbo gburugburu.
How I wish we had your type two in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria by now we would have been out of slavery in Nigeria. You represent the colour of Igbo man.
Thank you so much, Eze Lawrence Agubuzu as we pray for God and our forefathers to keep on protecting and guiding you to continue representing us truthful.
With you all of us are not conquered.
Uba global