Mr Science

Educator|Engineer|Author|Social Commentator|Founder of Reastech
“The intersection of governance, human behavior, and technology as drivers of societal progress.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

MY ADDRESS TO MARK THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGNS

21 August 2026

Dear Compatriots,
Members of the Press,

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

There is no doubt that this is a defining moment for our democracy. This moment gives Nigerians the opportunity to assess the records, ideas, and plans of those seeking their mandate to lead their country at a time of grave uncertainty in our rapidly changing world.

I consider myself quite privileged to be one of those seeking your mandate to deal with these challenges facing our country.

I enter this contest with one firm conviction: Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work.

Nigeria faces several serious challenges. Some of them are indeed of existential proportions.

According to the IMF, 63%, or over 140 million Nigerians, live at or below the national poverty line, while humanitarian agencies estimate that 35 million people will need food assistance during the 2026 lean season. About 3.6 million Nigerians remain internally displaced, largely because of conflict and insecurity. Each year, millions of young people enter the labour market, yet too many struggle to find productive opportunities. Weak infrastructure, unreliable power, insecurity, and the excessive cost of doing business continue to burden households and constrain enterprise.

These are more than statistics. They reflect the daily realities of Nigerian families, farmers, workers, students, and businesses.

Yet I do not believe Nigeria lacks the ability to overcome these challenges. We have the people, resources, market, talent, and enterprise. What we must do now is turn these strengths into security, productivity, and shared prosperity.

LEADERSHIP MUST DELIVER RESULTS

My successful private-sector experience, studies in institutions of repute on policy and business matters, and my service as Governor of Anambra State have shaped my understanding of public leadership. Government must manage resources responsibly, set clear priorities, and measure the outcomes of its decisions. Public office is not a reward; it is a responsibility to the people.

In Anambra, I prioritised the foundations of long-term development: education, healthcare, infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and institutional capacity. I do not present that record as perfect, but as an experience from which Nigerians can draw their own conclusions.

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso brings a different but complementary governing experience.

As Governor of Kano State, he focused strongly on education, technical training, scholarships, infrastructure, and human-capital development. His administration’s investments in education and skills showed an understanding that the people are a state’s most important long-term resource.

Our experiences are different, but our conclusion is the same: Nigeria must invest in its people and manage public resources with discipline.

BUILDING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS

Nigeria needs more than reactive reforms. We must focus on the questions that matter:

Are Nigerians better off than they were four years ago? Can they afford food, education, and healthcare? Can businesses produce, expand, and create jobs? Can young people find productive work? Can farmers work safely and get their produce to market?

[Mr Science @den_warren]

https://t.co/1KLLRpBnGG

[UNDP West and Central Africa 🇺🇳 @UNDPWACA]

Peace is an inclusive process, needing political & development investments, not just military solutions.

At #SahelGovernanceForum, the 2nd panel called for youth participation, women’s economic empowerment & real action to rebuild public trust in the Sahel.

#SGF2025

[Mr Science @den_warren]

An Open Letter to Myself — From the Depths and Toward the Light https://t.co/NyzBQdi4TQ

[Mr Science @den_warren]

In this piece, I lay down 95 hard-hitting arguments against God, organized religion, and dogmatic belief. From suppressing reason to promoting division, it's time we question what we've been told never to doubt.
https://t.co/q1wBaasC8y

[Mr Science @den_warren]

📷 Morality didn’t fall from the sky. It rose from the cold.
Long before gods or laws, we survived by sharing fire — and from that, something ancient awoke in us.
A myth for our age: The Fire That Remembers.
https://t.co/ccjwTuJ4QI

[Mr Science @den_warren]

https://t.co/OKJmVjjI81
Truth, Systems, and the Nature of Reality

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published Truth, Systems, and the Nature of Reality https://t.co/CoOVkpVTLA

[Mr Science @den_warren]

Certain aspects of religious practice can be problematic, fostering division, violence, and blind obedience. Here are some of the core issues with religion as traditionally practiced:
https://t.co/PKwJVHZKRz

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published What Was There Before the Big Bang? https://t.co/ADdpVW9Vnw
In this article I wrestle with the different possibilities of what was there before the beginning of time and what will happen until the end of time and the possible ways in which time ends

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published Antidote to Credulity https://t.co/ihnGVRRfii

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published Actionable Steps to Mitigate Secessionist Tendencies in Africa https://t.co/tZ3jy3vyJb

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published A compromise solution between Southern Cameroons and La Republic https://t.co/4z7HUB3JeO

[Mr Science @den_warren]

I just published Democracy: A Pathway to Better Lives and Economic Prosperity https://t.co/Q20LaTJIKn

[Rebecca Enonchong @africatechie]

The act of terror perpetrated in Mamfe, killing dozens of innocent civilians in a most despicable, barbaric manner, must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice.
More than anything, we must #EndAnglophoneCrisis and stop the cycle of violence.

[Enowbachem🇨🇲 @EnowAgbor_T]

Last night was not peaceful for the people of Egbekaw-Mamfe. Unidentified gunmen killed many civilians and burnt down houses. This is a gross violation.
Civilians are NOT a target.
#Mamfe
#EndAnglophoneCrisis

[Nkongho Felix Agbor “Agbor Balla” @AgborNkonghoF]

The Human carnage and loss of lives is mind blowing and out of this world. How did we lose our sense of humanity to become so animalistic. Why did we allow hell to let loose these savage who feast on human blood. It is truly tragic and a sad day for humanity.

[John Akuroh @JohnAkuroh]

Not surprising that this is all you can say. If you made just similar noise after the Cameroon military 🪖 killed school pupils & a teacher in your native Ekondo-Titi to blackmail our freedom quest, why expect much from you? Where are your consciences? Keep protecting your jobs!

[KOUAM JOEL HONORE @honore123]

Shocked are people now in #Mamfe now, we shall bring you more updates in few hours

[Blaise Eyong @BlaiseEyong]

This morning I arrived in Mamfe, in western Cameroon, where more than two dozen people were massacred yesterday morning. We are the first international media to arrive on the scene.

Watch our exclusive report this week on @dwnews