Where Is Nigeria’s President?
The dynamic President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, delivered a remarkable address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The international community has commended his leadership and the substance of his address. It is a reminder of what leadership can produce when competence, capacity, compassion, commitment and character come together in the service of a nation.
Against this background, many are asking: Where is the President of Africa’s most populous nation, a country of more than 200 million people - more than Ghana - whose leader has been absent from the global stage for three consecutive UNGAs?
Nigeria’s President, who ought to be representing the country and providing leadership for Africa at the international level, has not attended any of these three global gatherings. Where is he, particularly at a time when the country faces significant challenges, both domestically and internationally?
Although our Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was present, the question remains: Where is the President? Let us continue to pray for his return and for his leadership in addressing the many challenges confronting the nation.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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THE 22ND ALL NIGERIA EDITORS CONFERENCE
Yesterday, Friday, 25th September, I attended the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, with the theme: “The Ballot, The Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” held in Enugu State.
In my remarks, I called on our editors to continue to reinforce their role as bulwarks protecting our democracy. I also emphasised the need for editors to use their privileged position in society to hold us politicians accountable, investigate our records and demand excellence from all of us contesting to become Excellencies.
Editors must continue to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of those seeking public office, expose past wrongdoings and ensure that the Nigerian people have access to the information they need to make informed decisions. Leaders must exemplify the best values of society.
The conference also afforded me the opportunity to interact directly with participants during the question-and-answer session and to listen to their perspectives on the state of our democracy and the role of the media in strengthening it.
I thank the Nigerian Guild of Editors for the invitation to participate in this important conference, and I wish them a successful conference.
A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK. -PO.
MY VISIT TO DELTA STATE
On Thursday, 24th September, I joined our Governorship Candidate in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, other Delta State candidates, our party leaders, and members of our party for the launching of the NDC campaign office in Asaba, Delta State.
It was another opportunity to continue to spread our message and commitment to a better Nigeria. We must unite, secure our dear nation, and move it from consumption to production, create jobs, and pull our people out of poverty.
I sincerely thank our Governorship Candidate, other leaders, and members of our party in Delta State for their commitment to a better Delta State and Nigeria. I also sincerely thank the good people of Delta State for the wonderful reception and hospitality accorded to us.
A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK. -PO
ON THE ANAMBRA DEBT QUESTION
I have remained silent over the past few days because I have been grieving the loss of my very dear elder brother and friend, Chief Okey Ezeibe. However, the time has come for me to address some of the matters that have occupied public discussion in recent days.
I respectfully urge everyone to concentrate on the existential challenges confronting Nigeria and the hardships endured by its citizens, rather than on the needless distractions that have become widespread in our politics.
I wish to assure the public that I have no disagreement with my dear elder brother, Governor Soludo, or with any governor in Nigeria. I am not seeking the office of governor in any state, and I will not seek that position again, even if the Constitution is amended.
Accordingly, I appeal to governors to support whichever presidential candidate they choose while also permitting and assisting other presidential candidates and contenders for other offices to campaign freely and without interruption in their states. Ultimately, voters should be allowed to determine whom they wish to serve them.
Regarding the multilateral funding inaccurately described as “debt owed by Peter Obi” in Anambra State, I wish to state unequivocally:
As Governor of Anambra State, I did not approach any financial institution to borrow funds or issue a bond on behalf of the state. Indeed, at his farewell ceremony, the then Director-General of the DMO, Abraham Nwankwo, appointed me chairman and declared that, during his 10 years in office, I was the only state governor who had not approached him for a loan facility.
When I left office, the Anambra State Government owed no unpaid salaries, gratuities, or pensions. Neither did it owe any contractor or supplier who had completed work that the government had verified and certified.
Regarding development financing from the World Bank, these are concessionary development-support funds secured by the Federal Government for states selected by it to address specific needs. Repayment is spread over 25 to 30 years.
The Anambra State Government must therefore differentiate among three separate figures: the total amount approved for the multiyear development program; the amount Anambra State actually drew during my tenure; and the funding balance outstanding when I handed over on 17 March 2014.
The government has combined these distinct categories, added them together, and described the resulting US$123.77 million as “loans left by Peter Obi.” That is an incorrect application of public-sector accounting.
The eight facilities identified were primarily World Bank and IFAD development programs negotiated by the Federal Government, with participating states receiving access to the funds through subsidiary arrangements. They were not conventional commercial loans that I personally secured during my tenure.
This does not suggest that Anambra had no repayment responsibilities; rather, each facility must be examined in light of its approval, effectiveness, drawdown, and repayment record.
The clearest contradiction appears in the government’s own figures. It states that the original facilities amounted to approximately US$123.77 million and that US$92.35 million remained outstanding in June 2026. However, the DMO’s published records showed Anambra’s total external debt at approximately US$18 million when I began my tenure in March 2006, about US$30 million in March 2014, when I left office, and approximately US$45.15 million as of 31 December 2014, nine months after my departure.
The Anambra State Government must therefore clarify how a state whose recorded external debt was about US$30 million in March 2014 and US$45.15 million in December 2014 could supposedly have inherited US$123.77 million from Peter Obi, who left office in March of that same year.
“If someone can destr0y a country in 3 years, another good man can do it better for jusy 1 year. Gowon ruled for 9 years, Gen Murtala Muhammed repaired it in just 6 months. So if your tribe person can't give you a better life, allow Peter Obi to give you a better country. The future of your children is very important”
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Today, I paid condolence visits to the families of Malam Abba Koki, following the passing of his wife; the family of Hon. Sani Muhammad Hotoro, popularly known as Dan Sani; and the family of the late Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar Mata.
I extended my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and shared in their grief at this difficult time.
I pray that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives the departed, grants them Aljannatul Firdaus, and accepts their good deeds.
I also pray that Allah gives their families, relatives and loved ones the strength, patience and comfort to bear these painful losses. - RMK
Dispatch Rider Speaks Out Over Delay In PVC Collection
“Last month, I went to Eti-Osa LGA in Lagos to request for my Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). I was told it was not ready and that I should come back the following month.
I returned today, more than a month later, only to be told that they are still not distributing the PVCs. I don’t know what INEC and APC are doing. Nigerians should not keep quiet about this.”
— Dispatch rider
Bro, Kwankwaso is doing the lords work in north.
Peter Obi has really clocked it with his choice of VP. I can’t believe what I’m seeing in the north now.
What a time to be alive 🥹
Nigeria must be OK!
During the North West Town Hall meeting today in Katsina, I responded to the claim made by the Minister of the FCT, HE Nyesom Wike that the president gave Oyo State N50 billion to upgrade the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. I stated that the claim is false. The Ibadan airport upgrade is being fully funded by the Oyo State Government.