A NEW DIMENSION OF TOXIC POLITICS IN NIGERIA
The new dimension of toxic politics that Nigeria has developed since 2025,
I arrived at the airport at 7 a.m. this morning to board my flight to Enugu. There, I saw the Nigeria Under-17 girls' team, which had just arrived and was preparing to board its vehicle into town.
With genuine joy and enthusiasm, I asked my Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether I could greet and welcome the team. I was informed that officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) had refused and had requested that I not approach them because, if I did, they would all lose their jobs.
Regrettably, this is not the first time I have been subjected to such treatment. On March 25, 2025, I was in Uyo for the World Cup qualifier. The governor warmly received me and welcomed me at the VIP stand. Following the match, other government officials went to greet the players, but I was again prevented from doing so. I was told by the officials that they would lose their jobs if I proceeded.
It is deeply troubling to witness the extent of toxic politics into which our nation has descended since 2025. Each year appears to bring further deterioration. This reflects how deeply Nigeria has been affected.
The new Nigeria we aspire to build must have no room for hostility, intimidation, or discrimination, regardless of political affiliation. It must be a Nigeria in which unity, mutual respect, and our shared humanity take precedence over political differences.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
@motionboy00@Caleb_TheChosen In school settings, things like that are usually done in group, Those guys are there to suppress anyone that goes rampant, like the guy in the image.
So you can't just say they aren't involved.
Thier only hope is that they don't find any drug traces in their body system.
@Enny55679@Caleb_TheChosen Let's just say, they all involved in an Illegal Activity that eventually lead to his death.
They may not charge them directly for his death, but thier sentence would be heavier and Unavoidable because of it.
@BromanEmpire25@stats_feed Says a US Citizens😭
Bitch, you ain't the one to talk.
Find someone from a country where their elites don't grape children and doesn't get punished for it.
@Mark_Lander9993@stats_feed It's always the Nigerian Diasporas feeling high and mighty when they stay abroad.
Whereas this little guy called mark is just a dumbfuck.
@RenjiOrAyo It's done in case of fire outbreak.
And the protectors are to keep thief's away that's why it's down.
This logic is also applied in multiple NDDC Hostels too.
@osley1010@damola017@official_Gegeh Na them na😂
He think say person wey work the same amount of days them work for Nigeria go fit afford to buy Wetin them just buy🤣
BREAKING: The Supreme Council for Shari’ah has called for the immediate removal of INEC Chairman Prof. Amupitan and vowed not to recognise any election conducted under his leadership.
According to its President, Prof. Sheikh Bashir Aliyu, the Council insists that an umpire whose integrity is already under a cloud cannot deliver a credible process. Once a major national body openly rejects elections in advance, public trust is already damaged.
Sheikh Bashir also said that the INEC boss removal has become necessary amid growing allegations of corruption and serious concerns surrounding the credibility of the voters’ register, including claims of figures being manipulated. Nigerians deserve an electoral umpire whose integrity, neutrality and transparency are beyond question.
Nigeria cannot afford an INEC leadership that sections of the country have declared they will not accept. The credibility of 2027 begins with an umpire the people can trust. That trust is now being withdrawn.
@DilialaO10889@younwealth@ESPNAfrica Who be this one?
Fake Igbo😂
"No be only her play for that match."
Why you no tell ESPN that one?
Abi you no see Player of the Match there?
FLAMINGOS: YOU HAVE MADE NIGERIA PROUD
I extend my warmest congratulations to our exceptional Flamingos on their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
To our talented young stars, thank you for raising our flag high and bringing immense joy to our nation. Your remarkable talent, resilience, hard work and dedication have earned you a special place in the hearts of Nigerians.
You have made our nation proud, and we truly appreciate your outstanding efforts.
Congratulations, champions!
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Since I woke up this morning, I've taken my time to go through the comments, quotes, and advice people have shared. Trust me, I'm going to take every single piece of advice seriously. However, there's one advice I will not take, and that's people telling me to stay away from politics and focus solely on my business.
I think I responded to someone's comment suggesting that we should vote for Peter Obi, and I noticed that quite a number of people dragged me for it. But honestly, why should I be told not to talk about politics and just concentrate on my business? Who do you think put me in the situation I'm currently in? Is it not the government? I shouldn't talk about politics, but politics is talking about me. Do you understand how badly government policies have affected my business and my livelihood?
I'm genuinely grateful to everyone who came through for me, but the truth is, I'm still going to bear losses. And who created the economic conditions that contributed to those losses? The government.
Let me also address those who believe I made a financial mistake by opening the shop in the first place. Yes, perhaps there were things I could have done differently, but let me give you some context. My shop is strategically located between two major universities in Port Harcourt: the University of Science and Technology (UST) and Ignatius Ajuru University. These institutions have thousands of students. Do you honestly think these students don't want cookies? Why do you think I chose that location in the first place? The idea was simple: students from both universities would make up a significant part of my customer base.
Interestingly, since this whole support campaign started, a good number of the people who have shown up to support me are students from these same universities. They have always been my target audience. But the problem is that the economy has destroyed their purchasing power. These students, who ordinarily would patronise my business, are now more concerned about paying school fees, feeding themselves, and meeting their basic needs.
And somehow, I'm being told not to talk about politics?
You're telling me to focus on my business, post my products, and leave politics alone. But why can't I do both? Why can't I promote my business and also speak about the political leadership and candidate I believe can bring about the change we desperately need? Why shouldn't I advocate for someone I believe can help change the circumstances that have made running a small business this difficult?
I was fortunate that my situation gained attention and people rallied around me. But what happens the next time? Will I have to depend on a viral post before I can make meaningful sales? Is that how a business should survive? Absolutely not.
I appreciate every single person who has supported me, advised me, encouraged me, and shown me love. I will take the business advice, learn from my mistakes, and make better decisions going forward.
But please, don't tell me to stop talking about politics. The economy is affecting my business. Government policies are affecting my customers. The political decisions being made in this country have direct consequences on my livelihood.
I cannot separate my business struggles from the politics and economic realities that contribute to them. I have every right to speak about both.
PLEASE VOTE PETER OBI!!! ✌️