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The more I seek anonymity, the more they seek to know me. I'm your fly on the wall, but a gold fish has no hiding place.

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

Nigerian military commandos being deployed into remote terrains by the Air Force show clearly that the government is taking the fight against insurgency seriously and leaving no stone unturned. While some of these security challenges are even politically driven, it’s important to

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

So, what would you call what the Enugu State governor is doing? He installed CCTV cameras across the state and set up a Command and Control Centre at the Government House, with reports indicating crime has dropped by over 50%. Isn't that exactly what effective governance looks like?

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@Arsenal Wrong move. I would've kept him, sold Martinelli.

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

@Mindset_Spaces The kidnapping was not staged. Those claiming it was are simply trying to defend a position they've already committed to, regardless of the facts. Give me the opportunity to explain my view, and I'll show you why I disagree with them.

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@Onsogbu @ruffydfire So this guy and his principal supported the removal of the fuel subsidy from day one, yet they criticize President Tinubu daily for implementing the very policy they advocated.

Apparently, a policy is only good until your opponent implements it.

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@dmightyangel 🤣🤣Just saw the southern Kaduna lady. That phrase...🤣🤣🤣

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Political tolerance isn't something you discover only after leaving office. Peter Obi denied the opposition fair political space as governor, now he's asking others to meet a standard he didn't uphold himself.

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Leadership is not measured by how popular difficult decisions are in the moment, but by the willingness to make them when they are necessary. Whether one agrees with every policy or not, it is difficult to deny that this administration has shown a readiness to confront long-avoided structural problems instead of simply postponing them for political convenience.

I believe history will judge this President positively, not just because of the courage to act, but also because of the results those actions produce.

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@DanielWhalee 😂

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@AyoOyalowo It's not just the lies anymore; he sounds more incoherent every day.

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

Peter Obi did not become the victim of this airport parking saga; he became the author of it.

Nobody in government made this a national controversy. Nobody in the APC leaked the story. Nobody sought to embarrass him. Peter Obi himself chose to publicise the incident, presenting it as yet another example of political persecution. That narrative may have generated sympathy—until the Aviation Minister ordered a review and released CCTV footage which, according to the ministry, showed that the vehicle was left unattended in a restricted airport area, was clamped in line with regulations, and was later released after Obi personally intervened without paying the prescribed ₦25,000 fine.

If that official account is accurate, then the real issue is not a wheel clamp. It is accountability.

A man who seeks the highest office in the land should have simply paid the fine, apologised for his driver's error and moved on. That would have demonstrated the very culture of responsibility and equality before the law he constantly preaches. Instead, the incident has raised uncomfortable questions about influence, privilege and whether one standard exists for politically connected individuals and another for ordinary Nigerians who pay such penalties every day without anyone to call.

Even more disappointing has been the reaction of sections of his online supporters. Rather than confront the substance of the allegations, many have resorted to emotional deflection: "Why is parking being discussed when Nigerians face insecurity, hunger and unemployment?" But that argument misses the point entirely. The country can discuss insecurity and still expect public figures to obey simple regulations. Accountability is not suspended because bigger problems exist.

Equally baffling are attempts to compare the release of airport CCTV footage with demands for operational footage of military rescue missions. That is a false equivalence. Airport security cameras routinely record civilian activities in public spaces. Sensitive military operations, particularly hostage rescue missions, are governed by operational security and intelligence considerations. Treating the two as though they are the same reflects more emotion than reason.

Perhaps the greatest political damage from this episode is not the parking violation itself but the increasingly reflexive conduct of some of Obi's most vocal supporters. Every criticism is dismissed as persecution. Every inconvenient fact becomes propaganda. Every disagreement is met with outrage instead of argument. That style of politics may energise the already converted, but it alienates thoughtful Nigerians who are looking for leaders—and supporters—capable of reason rather than blind loyalty.

The irony is striking. In an apparent attempt to score a cheap political point, Peter Obi may have scored an own goal. The episode has shifted attention away from alleged victimhood and toward a far more important question: when presented with an opportunity to demonstrate that no one is above the law, did he lead by example—or rely on influence?

For someone who promises to build a Nigeria where rules matter, that is the only question that truly matters.

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@Damilare_storm They're doing themselves more folly than good. He for failing to control them, they for ensuring he's more alienated from undecided voters by their conduct.

[DANIEL @DanielWhalee]

Mehnnn! I never knew we had such fully equipped elite units in our military.
This is the same army a reality TV celebrity once offered to train?
The same army that a cook that has never seen combat in the US army mocks regularly.
God bless our soldiers!

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

@osazenoo Amen

[High Chief Lawrence Igbins Okoro @HighChiefOkoro]

Anyone that saw this video of BamBam crying because of the abducted schoolchildren would have thought that she would have been in Oyo immediately the news of their rescue broke.

The actress has not made any post about it.

These guys do not care about the kids, they were after their pockets.

They were cashing out while children were suffering in the forest.

[High Chief Lawrence Igbins Okoro @HighChiefOkoro]

This clown @iamnasboi that was activated to cause unrest across the country by peddling fake news has not made a single post about the rescue of the abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. The werey has been busy posting his new song.

His love for the children died because they returned alive. If the news had been negative, he would have been actively posting about it like he cared.

The mugu only became vocal about the abduction to gather enough clout for the promotion of his new song upon its release.

Many of these guys are demons. They weaponize the pain of others for their selfish gain.

Nasboi isn’t alone in this. They become active against the government when they’ve got an upcoming project.

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

@Omoologo2027 Gosh! How has this man managed to con so many people???

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

Operation to free Oyo school children and their teachers. 🔥👏

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

The rescue of the abducted schoolchildren is undoubtedly cause for celebration, and every decent, reasonable Nigerian should rejoice with the children and their families. It is against this backdrop of national relief that Mr. Peter Obi's statement invites closer scrutiny—not so much for what it says as for what it leaves unsaid. Indeed, one cannot help but notice the remarkable selectivity of his gratitude.

He thanked "security personnel" and "everyone who worked behind the scenes"—a wonderfully convenient description that somehow manages to acknowledge everyone while naming no one. It is rather like thanking the orchestra while pretending there was no conductor.

This is particularly curious because the rescue operation was coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser, an office that operates directly under the Presidency. When the children were abducted, criticism was aimed squarely at President Tinubu's administration. The Presidency was held politically accountable for the tragedy. Yet, when the same administration oversees the successful rescue, it suddenly becomes an invisible participant in the story.

Apparently, failure has a name, but success must remain anonymous.

That is not principled opposition; it is selective accounting.

Opposition politics plays an important role in every democracy. Governments should be questioned, challenged, and held accountable. But intellectual honesty demands that if you are prepared to assign responsibility when things go wrong, you should possess the same courage to acknowledge leadership when things go right.

No one is suggesting that the President personally ventured into the forest or conducted the operation himself. Equally, no one claims he personally carried out the kidnapping. The same chain of command that attracts criticism during failure deserves recognition when it succeeds.

Instead, we are treated to a carefully crafted statement in which the Presidency disappears behind the convenient curtain of "those working behind the scenes." One almost expects the next statement to thank gravity for keeping everyone on the ground while forgetting to mention the earth.

Nigeria deserves better than opposition by omission. It deserves consistency.

The safe return of these children should never become another opportunity for political scorekeeping. If the tragedy belonged to the government yesterday, then the successful rescue cannot become an orphan today.

Gratitude, like accountability, should never be edited to suit political convenience.

[TopDux @Duxofmen]

The rescue of the abducted schoolchildren is undoubtedly cause for celebration, and every decent, reasonable Nigerian should rejoice with the children and their families. It is against this backdrop of national relief that Mr. Peter Obi's statement invites closer scrutiny—not so much for what it says as for what it leaves unsaid. Indeed, one cannot help but notice the remarkable selectivity of his gratitude.

He thanked "security personnel" and "everyone who worked behind the scenes"—a wonderfully convenient description that somehow manages to acknowledge everyone while naming no one. It is rather like thanking the orchestra while pretending there was no conductor.

This is particularly curious because the rescue operation was coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser, an office that operates directly under the Presidency. When the children were abducted, criticism was aimed squarely at President Tinubu's administration. The Presidency was held politically accountable for the tragedy. Yet, when the same administration oversees the successful rescue, it suddenly becomes an invisible participant in the story.

Apparently, failure has a name, but success must remain anonymous.

That is not principled opposition; it is selective accounting.

Opposition politics plays an important role in every democracy. Governments should be questioned, challenged, and held accountable. But intellectual honesty demands that if you are prepared to assign responsibility when things go wrong, you should possess the same courage to acknowledge leadership when things go right.

No one is suggesting that the President personally ventured into the forest or conducted the operation himself. Equally, no one claims he personally carried out the kidnapping. The same chain of command that attracts criticism during failure deserves recognition when it succeeds.

Instead, we are treated to a carefully crafted statement in which the Presidency disappears behind the convenient curtain of "those working behind the scenes." One almost expects the next statement to thank gravity for keeping everyone on the ground while forgetting to mention the earth.

Nigeria deserves better than opposition by omission. It deserves consistency.

The safe return of these children should never become another opportunity for political scorekeeping. If the tragedy belonged to the government yesterday, then the successful rescue cannot become an orphan today.

Gratitude, like accountability, should never be edited to suit political convenience.