Fellow Nigerians, good morning.
I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you.
Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances.
We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people—a society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal.
More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face. Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism.
We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishness—a system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power.
Personally, I have never looked down on anyone except to uplift them. I have never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small. To me, leadership has always been about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise.
Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.
However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building.
Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider in one’s own home. You and your team become easy targets for every failure, frustration, or misunderstanding, as though honest contribution has become a favour being tolerated rather than appreciated.
And when you choose to leave so that those you are leaving can have peace, and you step out into the cold, you are still maligned and your character is questioned. Despite all your efforts to continue working for a better Nigeria and engaging people with sincerity and goodwill, those who do not wish you well continue to attack your character and question your intentions.
There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country? Why is integrity not valued? Why is the prudent management of resources, especially when invested in critical areas like education and healthcare, wrongly labelled as stinginess? Why are humility and obedience to the rule of law often taken to be weakness rather than discipline?
Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work. I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from.
Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Yesterday defenders of democracy, today's destroyers, What a shame.
What an irony of history, that the acclaimed defenders of democracy and human rights who claimed to have fought for democracy during the era of General Sani Abacha now find themselves worse than the man they opposed.
Today, General Sani Abacha, once presumed face of oppression, will be remembered as seemingly more democratic and more respectful of human rights than the so-called champions of activism from the NADECO days. Power indeed reveals character.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
You can’t outspend a woman that’s in love, unless she no guide.
“Babe,I saw this and you came to mind immediately,so I thought to get one for you”
“Babe,remember that your white kaftan? I just got you a very fine purse to go with it”
“Babe,please stay close to you phone…a rider is going to call you”
“Babe,do you like Guinea fowl? I just placed an order for one to be delivered to you tomorrow”
“Babe,do you like this wristwatch?”
“I got you a customized jersey”
Women dey spend, we’re not just as loud as guys😭😂
We treat marriage like a final bus stop. When it could be the start a chapter of woes for some.
Forever is too long to be tethered to someone who doesn’t want to be with you because you guys have been together for years.
Idk if it’s just me, but whenever I’m in an unfamiliar place, I struggle to fall asleep. If the bed isn’t mine, sleep just doesn’t come easily.
Esp on the first night.
Simi patronized her friends because they are very good at what they do. If you’re my friend and I don’t really like your styling, I’ll get someone else to do it o. It’s my big day nau. Doesn’t mean I don’t love you. I’ll support you for life anyways.
The trick to shopping on https://t.co/vccQdGTv2D is knowing what stores sell quality stuff. Here are a few:
MOTF
ANEWSTA
MUSERA
SHEIN MODELY
SIREN GAZE
MAIJA
PARTHEA
SILQUEE
There are so many others but you'll never go wrong with these one. 👌
Looking for what to give up this Lent?
Give up fear of failure, feelings of unworthiness, pleasing people, bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, harsh words, rash judgment, impatience, comparison, always complaining, fault-finding, speaking ill of others, gossiping, impurity, mediocrity, addictions, negativity, worry, ungratefulness, and finally, give up giving up so easily.