I watched with disappointment the recent interview granted by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to Channels Television on Monday.
After a prolonged absence from public discourse, one would have expected that time away might have sharpened Senator Sheriff’s judgment. Regrettably, that does not appear to be the case.
In the interview, the former governor claimed that Peter Obi cannot command sizeable support in Northern Nigeria. It is curious that he has appointed himself spokesperson for the Northern masses. For the record, in his first outing on the presidential ballot, Mr. Obi secured approximately 2.8 million votes in the region — a remarkable achievement that cannot be dismissed lightly.
Given the current national hardships, the widespread consensus on the failure of the APC administration, and the addition of a strong Northern figure to the ticket who previously garnered 1.45 million votes in the region, the OK ticket remains a formidable force in Northern politics.
Even more surprising was Senator Sheriff’s assertion that the people of Kano would not vote for Mr. Obi. Let me state clearly: the good people of Kano are neither bigoted nor xenophobic. They have consistently demonstrated strong trust in the Kwankwasiyya movement and will support any credible ticket presented under its banner.
I respectfully advise Senator Sheriff that, in future national television appearances, he would do better to speak to the serious insecurity and humanitarian challenges facing his home state, rather than making divisive and poorly considered remarks.
The OK ticket currently represents the best opportunity for Nigerians to reset the country and place it on a path of competence, unity, and progress. - RMK
SOWORE BEING SENT TO PRISON: A DANGEROUS REGRESSION FOR OUR DEMOCRACY
I have received, with deep concern, the news of the court’s remand of citizen activist Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison.
While the judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of justice, we must consistently guard against any trend that gives the appearance of state institutions being weaponised to systematically stifle dissent, muzzle the press, or shrink the legitimate space for civic engagement in Nigeria.
A thriving democracy does not survive on the silencing of opposing voices; rather, it is anchored on the robust protection of fundamental human rights, most notably the freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly, as enshrined in our Constitution. Moreover, our society is already strained by insecurity and biting economic hardship; therefore, deliberate steps should be taken, even by the courts, to avoid inflaming the situation.
When we begin to treat citizen critics, activists, and journalists as threats to state survival rather than as partners in building accountability, we signal a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism. Our current challenges, ranging from economic strain to internal security vulnerabilities, require inclusive dialogue and cohesive nation-building, not the incarceration of those who demand a better society.
I urge the relevant authorities to ensure that the rule of law is strictly adhered to, that Mr. Sowore’s constitutional rights are fully protected, and that our security and judicial institutions are used solely for the impartial administration of justice. We cannot build a New Nigeria if we continue to undermine the very democratic structures meant to protect us all. -PO
@swapdevs_@AdemuyiwaOgunba Shut the fck up, eediots. Solve problems that ur APC have used judiciary to hang? Problems u hv deliberately sat on by using all the arms of the govt to suppress?
Be eating tribalism while the real hunger caused by ur tribe keep sucking lives out of u all
@johnson_gbemi Is that you don’t even think about tomorrow? Do you think this will end with Tinubu’s tenure? This evil you are supporting today will haunt you some day
@Laykay1103 How did X gv blue badge to a fool? Abi, they just verified u as a fool of X?
I wish I could see ur face to know how idiots look.
Imagine how a human neglects the impending disaster that is coming to his generation under this regime & chooses to threaten someone wit presidency
@d2alexraj Very soon, we will start singing praises when ppl r kipnadped bcs this is d only news we see, and since u want a good news by force. What has ur APC done for us to sing their praises?
@BashirAhmaad You have used ur faith to oppress others who don’t share the same faith with you. You destroy ppl’s businesses and use sharia laws against christains. So because u hv refused to restrict sharia to only Muslims, we all welcome US to intercede on our behalf.
@Chima_Obi1234 All those vexing can make it easy for themselves by hugging a transformer close 2 them. Alternatively, there’s a lagoon in Lagos, they can jump in and end it bcs more prominent ppl wil kip visiting MNk, & MNK will b releasd soon. So instead of hrt attack, dey can hug transformer
@Damilola1047 Is there no transformer where u ppl can hug if u vex too much that Alex Otti went 2 visit MNK? Alternatively, there is lagoon in Lagos, you can just jump in and end it, bcs more Igbo prominent ppl will continue 2 visit him, and he will be released soon. Make it easy 4 yrselves.
@Horlak5 If not that u lack sense, u wud have retained the stories of his achievements as a governor: taking Anambra sec from 26th they were to 1st position. But how will u remember when u hv no sense?