"Remove the subsidy so we stop borrowing!" ... We borrow even more anyway.
Peter Obi breaks down why even the best macroeconomic decisions fall flat when execution is missing the mark.
Is the math ever mathing, or are we just paying 5x more for the same story?
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Peter Obi joins @alexogbodo1 on @TheEastern_Eye1 to discuss the 2027 elections, his one-term agreement, the economy, security, and his vision for Nigeria.
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Peter Obi, alongside the first elected Governor of Ebonyi State, Sam Egwu, attended the funeral service of the late Pa Okaji Simon Okorie Abba in Ebonyi State this morning.
Hunger and the Insensitivity of Mr. President
I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops who visited his office, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.
While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today. More importantly, we must focus on the facts and the measurable outcomes of governance.
Before the present administration assumed office in 2023, an estimated 17 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity, primarily caused by insecurity, armed conflict, widespread banditry, and devastating floods. Today, less than three years later, that number has risen to about 35 million Nigerians. Instead of improving the situation, the crisis has worsened significantly under the current administration.
The same trend is evident in poverty. Before this government took office in 2023, Nigeria’s extreme poverty was estimated at 87 million people. Current projections suggest that this number is approaching 140 million people, making Nigeria home to the largest population of people living in extreme poverty anywhere in the world.
No one disputes that this administration inherited serious challenges. However, leadership is measured not by the challenges inherited but by the results achieved. The government must honestly acknowledge that its response has fallen far short of what the situation demanded, with millions more Nigerians pushed deeper into poverty and hunger.
The combination of persistent insecurity, poor economic management, fiscal indiscipline, wasteful public expenditure, and inadequate investment in productive sectors has compounded the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.
A responsible government must prioritise investment in education, healthcare, agriculture, security, and small businesses while pursuing policies that create jobs, expand production, and lift people out of poverty. That remains my commitment to the Nigerian people.
A New Nigeria is Possible. PO
“There was no compromise with Kwankwaso, what I believe in, He believes in too, I’m not in politics for transaction”
“Im not a saint but I’m not a thief” - Mr Peter Obi.
The OK Movement is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kolade Kayode @KoladeKayode as our Director of Diaspora (DOD).
Kolade is a seasoned cybersecurity and information security leader with over two decades of experience across the United States and Nigeria. He currently serves as an Assistant Vice President and Information Security Manager in the financial services sector.
Beyond his corporate leadership, he is deeply committed to strengthening democratic processes by promoting secure, credible, and accountable political participation.
Welcome to the team, Kolade Kayode. Together,
Nigeria will be OK ✌🏽
Yesterday morning, these children from Abor village in Enugu State gathered to learn “Place Value” in Mathematics. The turnout became so large that we now have to create a daily timetable for different groups.
These are the same children the community had been saying were not serious about their studies for years. Yet, we changed that narrative after just one encounter.
Before this holiday ends, every child in this village will have a strong foundation in Mathematics.
And here’s the most interesting part: no teacher is standing in front of the class. We only have a supervisor to maintain order while the children learn through world-class lessons delivered in the most engaging and exciting way.
Children are the same everywhere.
The difference is not intelligence.
The difference is access.
The concerning building collapses in Anambra and Ogun States.
The collapse of structures housing, among others, some students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Amaokpala, Anambra State, is deeply distressing. I am saddened by the tragic loss of two lives in this unfortunate incident. While I understand that the deceased were not students of the Polytechnic, I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. I also pray for the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries.
Coming barely days after the unfortunate similar incident at Amaokpala, the reported collapse of a building in Ogun State, with the loss of lives, is another painful reminder of the urgent need to prioritise the safety of our people.
I commend the Anambra State Government, the Ogun State Government, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, emergency responders, security agencies, and all involved in the rescue and relief efforts for their swift and coordinated response. Their prompt actions helped prevent what could have been even greater tragedies.
These incidents call for deeper reflection and urgent action. Across our country, we must strengthen the enforcement of building regulations, ensure strict compliance with approved standards, and insist on regular structural integrity assessments to avoid preventable tragedies.
The safety and welfare of our citizens, especially our young people, must remain central to our development efforts. We must continue to invest not only in educational infrastructure but also in ensuring that every environment in which our people live and learn is safe and fit for purpose.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, those who were injured, the students affected by the Amaokpala incident, and all impacted by these unfortunate events. May God grant eternal rest to the deceased, comfort their loved ones, and grant the injured a swift recovery.
I will continue to cherish and support our students, as they remain central to building the New Nigeria we aspire to. By investing in their education, safety, and well-being, we make that New Nigeria possible. -PO
The OK Movement is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Muhammad Hamisu @DrMuhammdHamisu as its National Secretary.
A distinguished cybersecurity expert and prominent member of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, His dedication to grassroots development, inclusive governance, and national service makes him a valuable addition to the leadership of the OK Movement.
Please join us in welcoming him as we continue building a united movement for a better Nigeria.
Nigeria Will Be OK! ✌🏽
Peter Obi envisions a Nigeria where every child grows up seeing themselves first as Nigerian. Not through the lens of tribe or religion, but with a shared national identity and an unwavering loyalty to one nation.
A united Nigeria, where merit, justice, and equal opportunity define the future. That is the Nigeria he is determined to build.
#NigeriaWillBeOk