Dozie Smart

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

It’s Peter Obi or nothing

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Honouring Two Extraordinary Nigerians: Charly Boy and Newton Jibunoh

Yesterday, July 31, I attended the launch of 999: The Memoir of Charly Boy in Lagos.

Charly Boy is one of those people many may easily dismiss because of his appearance or the public persona he projects. But beyond that is Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, a thoughtful intellectual, a compassionate human being, and a patriot deeply committed to building a better society for all.

What particularly inspired me was the work he is doing through his foundation to promote men’s health. Having survived prostate cancer himself, he has chosen to transform his personal experience into a campaign for awareness, early detection, and improved access to treatment. Good health remains one of the most critical foundations of a productive and progressive society, and I am committed to supporting this noble cause.

Today, August 1st, I visited the newly established Newton Jibunoh Centre and Museum in Asaba, the brainchild of Newton Jibunoh. Although I was unable to attend his Mandela Day event, themed “Poverty and Inequality Are in Our Hands,” I considered it important to pay him a visit.

My dear Father, Newton Jibunoh, remains one of Nigeria’s living icons. He is a man whose stories, experiences, and wisdom can keep you listening for hours without fatigue. His remarkable road expeditions across the Sahara Desert to London, beginning in 1967 and repeated in 2000, 2008, and subsequent years, are enduring testimonies to courage, resilience, determination, and an adventurous spirit.

His extraordinary journeys also remind us of a period when travelling across Nigeria and beyond was far safer than it is today. Listening to him always leaves me reflecting on how much we have lost as a nation and how much work still lies ahead if we are to rebuild a secure, united, and prosperous Nigeria.

A New Nigeria is POssible! -PO

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

@jagiriga @ARISEtv If INEC is truly independent and serious, they should have disqualified whoever candidate that submitted those rubbish documents.

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

@PeterObi @jagiriga PO has already been consistent and has been proven right at all times

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

“The President is, in essence, saying what I have always maintained: government must prioritise projects… I hope those ministers, officials, and supporters who have consistently attacked this position will now direct the same criticism at him.”

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Rehabilitate Existing Infrastructure Before Embarking on New Projects

I have consistently advised governments at all levels to prioritise rehabilitating existing infrastructure before embarking on new projects that may also end up abandoned or left unfinished. For expressing this position, I have often been criticised and called all sorts of names. Yet, it remains the most responsible approach to governance.

It is therefore noteworthy that President Bola Tinubu has now cautioned state governors against committing scarce public resources to constructing unnecessary flyovers in areas with little traffic while neglecting more pressing developmental needs.

The President is, in essence, saying what I have always maintained: government must prioritise projects that directly address the immediate needs of the people. I hope those ministers, officials, and supporters who have consistently attacked this position will now direct the same criticism at him.

However, this admonition must also apply to the Federal Government. There are several unrealistic and white-elephant projects being pursued by the current administration, even as much of our critical infrastructure remains in a state of disrepair. Given our present fiscal realities, priority should be given to rehabilitating and completing existing infrastructure rather than embarking on expensive new projects with limited immediate impact.

Across Nigeria, many of our major highways linking commercial centres and food-producing communities have deteriorated into death traps. Neglecting these critical roads while pursuing prestige projects is neither economically prudent nor people-centred.

This philosophy guided my administration as Governor of Anambra State. I prioritised completing viable projects initiated by my predecessors before embarking on new ones. Government is a continuum, and development should never be measured by who starts a project, but by whether it is completed and serves the people.

Leadership is about making the right choices: fixing what is broken, completing what has already been started, and investing limited public resources where they will have the greatest impact on the greatest number of people.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

Not the INEC, not security not the judiciary, not the presidency , will determine the 2027 election

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

He can “burn the city and rule the ashes”

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

Irresponsible and wicked APC government sharing hopelessness

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

Indeed we have the obligation to tell him the truth! “The nation is bleeding “

[ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv]

2027: Tinubu Government Bent On Winning By All Means — Onaiyekan

Unfortunately they have a lot of means at their disposal and they’re deploying all those means in a way that eventually, even with a free and fair election the votes of the people may not count.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan
Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Hunger and the Insensitivity of Mr. President

I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops who visited his office, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.

While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today. More importantly, we must focus on the facts and the measurable outcomes of governance.

Before the present administration assumed office in 2023, an estimated 17 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity, primarily caused by insecurity, armed conflict, widespread banditry, and devastating floods. Today, less than three years later, that number has risen to about 35 million Nigerians. Instead of improving the situation, the crisis has worsened significantly under the current administration.

The same trend is evident in poverty. Before this government took office in 2023, Nigeria’s extreme poverty was estimated at 87 million people. Current projections suggest that this number is approaching 140 million people, making Nigeria home to the largest population of people living in extreme poverty anywhere in the world.

No one disputes that this administration inherited serious challenges. However, leadership is measured not by the challenges inherited but by the results achieved. The government must honestly acknowledge that its response has fallen far short of what the situation demanded, with millions more Nigerians pushed deeper into poverty and hunger.

The combination of persistent insecurity, poor economic management, fiscal indiscipline, wasteful public expenditure, and inadequate investment in productive sectors has compounded the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.

A responsible government must prioritise investment in education, healthcare, agriculture, security, and small businesses while pursuing policies that create jobs, expand production, and lift people out of poverty. That remains my commitment to the Nigerian people.

A New Nigeria is Possible. PO

[Harmless @HarmlessHQ]

I just want to be like Peter Obi.

Make my money and become a millionaire in dollars before 35.

Make more money and create many businesses.

Stroll into politics and create a legacy.

Retire at a very young age and start full philanthropy.

Make my wealth neat and live without fears of law enforcement agencies.

Spend the rest of time travelling around the entire country and meeting new people.

Very soft life... 🙏

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

I find it strange that every few years, some Africans argue about whether their own native language is “useful.”

A language is not valuable because it gets you a job.

A language is valuable because it carries the memory of a people.

English connects you to the world but your mother tongue connects you to your identity, your history, your grandparents, your culture, and a way of thinking that cannot be fully translated.

The future belongs to people who can preserve who they are while engaging the world.

The real advantage is raising a child who can think, dream, and express themselves fluently in their local language, while also communicating confidently in English and other global languages.

[Zekeri Idris Jnr @IdrisZekeriJnr]

There is an Islamic injunction in the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):

“Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand. If he is unable, then with his tongue. If he is unable, then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith.” (Sahih Muslim)

To me, this is a divine instruction never to become comfortable with evil.

If you can lawfully and peacefully change it, do so. If you cannot, speak against it without fear. And if even that becomes impossible, never allow your heart to make peace with it.

Nigeria today is a crime scene. The greatest evil is the evil leaders inflict on their own people. Millions are hungry, millions live in poverty, insecurity has become routine, and those who “snatched and grabbed” power carry on with little regard for the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.

We owe ourselves and future generations a duty to peacefully remove the Bola Tinubu regime through the ballot in 2027. Until then, we must never stop exposing their incompetence, condemning their corruption, challenging their injustices, and offering a better alternative.

Speak up from your little corner. Refuse to normalize failure. Refuse to celebrate oppression. Refuse to be silent while your country is being diminished.

History has never been changed by those who accepted injustice as normal.

Nigeria will be OK

A New Nigeria is POssible.

Idris Zekeri Jnr
Political Activist and Public Affairs Commentator.

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Listen to some of Peter Obi’s achievement as a governor.

This should be trending everyday

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

@torty_mercy @EkeneAnadi Happy birthday Obidient ninja🎂🎊🎁🎉🎈

[Revolutionary Youth! @torty_mercy]

It’s my Birthday 🎉😍

[Dozie Smart @RealDozieSmart]

@patola58 How did we end up with this calamity?

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@channelstv Oga, if you use half of this brain you use in discussing politics of grab it and snatch it to discuss and carry out issues of governance, Nigeria would have been a better place.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

The concerning building collapses in Anambra and Ogun States.

The collapse of structures housing, among others, some students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Amaokpala, Anambra State, is deeply distressing. I am saddened by the tragic loss of two lives in this unfortunate incident. While I understand that the deceased were not students of the Polytechnic, I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. I also pray for the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries.

Coming barely days after the unfortunate similar incident at Amaokpala, the reported collapse of a building in Ogun State, with the loss of lives, is another painful reminder of the urgent need to prioritise the safety of our people.

I commend the Anambra State Government, the Ogun State Government, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, emergency responders, security agencies, and all involved in the rescue and relief efforts for their swift and coordinated response. Their prompt actions helped prevent what could have been even greater tragedies.

These incidents call for deeper reflection and urgent action. Across our country, we must strengthen the enforcement of building regulations, ensure strict compliance with approved standards, and insist on regular structural integrity assessments to avoid preventable tragedies.

The safety and welfare of our citizens, especially our young people, must remain central to our development efforts. We must continue to invest not only in educational infrastructure but also in ensuring that every environment in which our people live and learn is safe and fit for purpose.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, those who were injured, the students affected by the Amaokpala incident, and all impacted by these unfortunate events. May God grant eternal rest to the deceased, comfort their loved ones, and grant the injured a swift recovery.

I will continue to cherish and support our students, as they remain central to building the New Nigeria we aspire to. By investing in their education, safety, and well-being, we make that New Nigeria possible. -PO