In case you don't know, the only reason Kwankwaso is wearing a red cap is to honor Malam Aminu Kano's struggle for the emancipation of the masses. No politician in our recent history respects and honors our heroes past like Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso is our Aminu Kano!
Kwankwaso is our Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna!
Kwankwaso is our Tafawa Balewa!
I can confidently say no politician in the entirety of Nigeria today loves Arewa more than Kwankwaso. If he is on a joint ticket with Obi, that means Obi is a close friend of Arewa, and he has our vote come 2027. Nigeria, sai Obi!
Damilare Oderinde - 8 years old
Deborah Adebowale - 5 years old
Aisha Oguntowo - 10 years old
Lege Taiwo - 12 years old
Balkis Ayanwale - 8 years old
Asa David - 10 years old
Shuaibu Aliyu – 10 years old
Ahmed Aliyu – 7 years old
Muiz Aliyu – 5 years old
Jomiloju Ogunlola – age not known
Agune Noah – 8 years old
Elizabeth Abadi – 5 years old
Tosin Abadi – 9 years old
Pius Stephen – 5 years old
Hannah Ojo – 14 years old
Habidat Ayanwale – 7 years old
Mary Gabriel – 6 years old
Jacob Gabriel - age unknown
@officialABAT #BringBackOurChildren
Dear Obidients who voted in the last election, check on your PVC.
1. Make sure it's intact and you can find it.
2. Log on to the INEC portal and confirm your polling units.
3. Share the information.
Don't guess, confirm and be sure.
So the ADC now has 3 candidates:
Faction 1= Ibeh Kachikwu
Faction 2: Atiku Abubakar
Faction 3: Chris Ubah
So this is the nonsense Peter Obi would have been involved with.
@Lightalwayss1 What if Tinubu picks Atiku as vice president to win next year election.
It's this not a clear part way for Atiku to be president in 2031 which is also the turn of the North?.
What if Tinubu picks Atiku as vice president to win next year election.
It's this not a clear part way for Atiku to be president in 2031 which is also the turn of the North?.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY MR. PETER OBI FOLLOWING HIS NOMINATION AS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS(NDC) – MAY 30, 2026
Protocols,
Esteemed citizens of Nigeria,
It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party.
I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of our relentless supporters, and the Nigerian populace who have steadfastly kept the spirit of hope alive. I commend those who have made the journey from every region of our nation to convene here in Abuja.
I wish to assert unequivocally: a New Nigeria is Possible. This conviction has united us; it must serve as our compass on the challenging road ahead and sustain us through all trials we may face. This pivotal moment transcends the individual ambitions of Peter Obi; it concerns the essence of our nation and the future of our children. It is about rekindling hope for millions who have faced adversity yet remain committed to Nigeria.
Today, our nation finds itself at a crucial juncture, enveloped in uncertainty. Families are anxious about their safety; parents are concerned for their children's futures; and talented youth increasingly question their prospects in their homeland.
Businesses are struggling, communities are suffering, and an alarming number of citizens have lost faith in the very concept of governance. Yet, I stand before you filled with optimism and strong faith in the resilience of our people, for I firmly believe that a New Nigeria is possible.
UNITY
To realise this New Nigeria, we must first mend the foundational elements essential for the success of any nation.
Nigeria cannot advance while fragmented by ethnic, religious, regional, or narrow political divides. We may communicate in different languages and practise diverse faiths, but we share a singular destiny under one flag. Our diversity should not be a source of division; rather, it is among our greatest strengths.
We should build bridges where others erect barriers, replace mistrust with confidence, division with understanding, and resentment with a collective purpose. A united Nigeria is indispensable. As Will Durant wisely pointed out, "A great civilisation is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within." We must never self-destruct. We must heal, unify, and progress together.
INSECURITY
In terms of security, the situation in Nigeria has considerably worsened. The global terrorism impact assessments ranked Nigeria as the 8th most affected nation in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026.
Yet, for many years, Nigeria garnered global recognition as a reliable contributor to peacekeeping, regional stabilisation, and conflict resolution. Our troops have not only displayed bravery but have also shown professionalism, discipline, resilience, and empathy in the most challenging operational contexts. Our officers and personnel have successfully commanded multiple international forthe ces, safeguarded vulnerable civilian populations, monitored ceasefires, reinstated constitutional order, and contributed to rebuilding efforts.
Nigeria became one of the leading contributors of troops from Africa to UN peacekeeping missions and earned widespread admiration for operational effectiveness and leadership in various countries, including Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, Western Sahara, Congo, Lebanon, Cambodia, Haiti, and Kuwait. At one pointin a Nigeria, Lt. General Isaac Obiakor (rtd) even led global peacekeeping initiatives.
We must address insecurity with resolve and urgency, for no nation can thrive while its citizens live in trepidation. The primary responsibility of the government is to ensure the safeguarding of lives and property.
Our people are saying wallahi they'd rather vote for even Nnamdi Kanu than vote for Tinubu, and yet some confused human beings are telling us that Peter Obi doesn't stand a chance in the North!
Y'all wait and see, everyone's eyes go clear.
We've seen what the so called Muslim Muslim ticket did and we're not falling for it again.
Yesterday, preparations started leading to the conduct and conclusion of the primary elections today, and the presidential affirmation later today and tomorrow. I call for understanding and cooperation from all aspirants and stakeholders.
We have done our best in creating opportunities for stakeholders and aspirants to meet in various states to iron out issues. We are aware that periods of primary elections are often filled with tensions and clashes of interest, and we therefore call for understanding and mutual respect. Aspirants and stakeholders should put the overall interest of the party above personal interests.
All aspirants have equal protection, and that is why I have not endorsed anyone, even in my home state. The same principle applies across the country. I know that in some states the contest is fiercer than in others, but even in those circumstances, I urge everyone to put the interest of our party first.
Everyone should realise that we are a young party, barely three to four months old, but with great ambitions. Some of us, especially members of the leadership, have hardly had proper sleep since January. We have worked tirelessly every day, from morning till night, and under very difficult circumstances, to give life to our party and to meet the tight INEC deadlines. But God has been merciful, and Nigerians have been supportive.
Therefore, all those aspiring on our platform should understand the sacrifices that have been made, and we call on them also to make sacrifices in the interest of the party and the democracy of Nigeria.
There are no endorsed candidates anywhere. We enjoin everyone to go out and participate freely in the primaries. I call for free and fair elections. There should be respect for, and protection of, women, youths and the disabled during the primaries.
Where decisions are taken, even if they do not go down well with some aspirants, they should accept it in good faith or follow the party’s appelate process. As I have repeatedly stated, this will be the first and last primaries in the NDC to be conducted manually. Going forward, we shall have far fewer complaints of irregularities because of the deployment of electronic voting and the clear rules that will be formulated.
For now, this party is a miracle baby. It is a miracle that within such a short period we have achieved this milestone because of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of all of us. People should therefore protect and respect the party, even if the outcome does not favour them, because there is always another day.
Meanwhile, the party leadership will set up an Appeal Committee to listen to grievances and complaints that may arise from this exercise. We call on everyone to bear with the party regarding any inconveniences and shortcomings that may occur.
I wish all aspirants the very best of luck.
~HSD