Matthew Itodo

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[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY MR. PETER OBI FOLLOWING HIS NOMINATION AS THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS(NDC) – MAY 30, 2026

Protocols,

Esteemed citizens of Nigeria,

It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party.
I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of our relentless supporters, and the Nigerian populace who have steadfastly kept the spirit of hope alive. I commend those who have made the journey from every region of our nation to convene here in Abuja.

I wish to assert unequivocally: a New Nigeria is Possible. This conviction has united us; it must serve as our compass on the challenging road ahead and sustain us through all trials we may face. This pivotal moment transcends the individual ambitions of Peter Obi; it concerns the essence of our nation and the future of our children. It is about rekindling hope for millions who have faced adversity yet remain committed to Nigeria.

Today, our nation finds itself at a crucial juncture, enveloped in uncertainty. Families are anxious about their safety; parents are concerned for their children's futures; and talented youth increasingly question their prospects in their homeland.

Businesses are struggling, communities are suffering, and an alarming number of citizens have lost faith in the very concept of governance. Yet, I stand before you filled with optimism and strong faith in the resilience of our people, for I firmly believe that a New Nigeria is possible.

UNITY
To realise this New Nigeria, we must first mend the foundational elements essential for the success of any nation.

Nigeria cannot advance while fragmented by ethnic, religious, regional, or narrow political divides. We may communicate in different languages and practise diverse faiths, but we share a singular destiny under one flag. Our diversity should not be a source of division; rather, it is among our greatest strengths.

We should build bridges where others erect barriers, replace mistrust with confidence, division with understanding, and resentment with a collective purpose. A united Nigeria is indispensable. As Will Durant wisely pointed out, "A great civilisation is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within." We must never self-destruct. We must heal, unify, and progress together.

INSECURITY
In terms of security, the situation in Nigeria has considerably worsened. The global terrorism impact assessments ranked Nigeria as the 8th most affected nation in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026.
Yet, for many years, Nigeria garnered global recognition as a reliable contributor to peacekeeping, regional stabilisation, and conflict resolution. Our troops have not only displayed bravery but have also shown professionalism, discipline, resilience, and empathy in the most challenging operational contexts. Our officers and personnel have successfully commanded multiple international forthe ces, safeguarded vulnerable civilian populations, monitored ceasefires, reinstated constitutional order, and contributed to rebuilding efforts.

Nigeria became one of the leading contributors of troops from Africa to UN peacekeeping missions and earned widespread admiration for operational effectiveness and leadership in various countries, including Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, Western Sahara, Congo, Lebanon, Cambodia, Haiti, and Kuwait. At one pointin a Nigeria, Lt. General Isaac Obiakor (rtd) even led global peacekeeping initiatives.

We must address insecurity with resolve and urgency, for no nation can thrive while its citizens live in trepidation. The primary responsibility of the government is to ensure the safeguarding of lives and property.

[UGO 🇬🇧 @heismric]

@__totustuus Signed a prenup.

[pokery @xopokery]

the batman wishes it could do this

[David Herbert👨🏽‍💻🚀 @DaveyHert]

Here is a snippet of an actual message I sent and the response I got.

As you can see, it works! Why? Because you’ve removed the psychological barrier stopping the company from accepting most newbies… “I’m willing to work for free”.

But obviously we all want to get paid right?

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

Rooting for you 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[rynenzo @rynenzo]

LIVE TODAY ON TWITCH 💎🔥 https://t.co/YHm70OxCg9

[Viktor Oddy @viktoroddy]

I recorded a 18-min tutorial on The New Google Stitch - Better than Figma (And It's Free)

[سنيوري ‏ @seny0ure]

One day we will do it

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

@DigaHernandez Amen in Jesus name

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

Christians translated the Bible.
Tell your professors and school teachers to translate those subjects.

[Machi @machioluoma]

In Africa they have Translated Bible to many Local languages, but can’t Translate Biology, Chemistry or Physics in the same African language.😂

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

@Jayysein Wally West takes it easily. He’s so fast the others wouldn’t even realize the fight started before it was over. He solos, no drama.

[yoxic @yoxics]

iShowSpeed kicks off his Africa tour in Angola and linked up with an Angolan tribe 🔥

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

Sentry wins

[Heisjayy 𝕏 @Jayysein]

Which one wins?

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

@Jayysein Best icer is Esdeath

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

@iam_shimmah @Nig_Farmer @TheIntelpoint North Central = political map
Middle Belt = identity, history, ecology

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

@Nig_Farmer @TheIntelpoint No Eastern state here. All middle belt states

[David Hundeyin @DavidHundeyin]

The technology may already exist, but that doesn't mean that Nigeria has it. CFM International, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE, etc do not share the patents or blueprints behind their jet engines. They only share generalised information and basic operating principles. So as a recipient of that generalised information, you might "know" how a jet engine works, but they will never share what metal alloys they used to make their engines, their design specifications to make it fuel efficient, wind tunnel testing data, safety testing data etc. In reality, you are not much closer to having that technology than a farmer in the 16th century. All you have is the ability to rent temporary access to it by paying money to the manufacturers and their designated maintenance companies.

This means that every jet engine in Africa is foreign-made, and all significant maintenance involving proprietary knowledge on those engines is usually done abroad, which means vast amounts of USD must be spent regularly just to keep Africa's airspace running, and the US government can ground almost every plane in Africa if it likes by issuing sanctions that prevent engine manufacturers or maintenance firms from doing business with African airlines.

That isn't theoretical BTW. It's exactly what happened to Russia in 2022, when NATO sanctions against Russia made Russian Airlines unable to access spare parts and supplies to keep their Boeing and Airbus fleets operational. And that's why Russia accelerated its indigenous Yakovlev MC-21 program, which has created a fully homegrown alternative to the Boeing 737 with indigenous engines, body, and avionics.

Just because a technology exists and you have access to it does not mean that you have the technology, especially when it is a complex technology like aircraft engines. You're basically just renting space on it from the technology owner, and if you have a geopolitical disagreement with the owner, it can lock you out and return you to the stone age at any time. That's why countries often need to "reinvent the wheel."

If Nigeria ever becomes a wealthy and important country in the future, US trade sanctions are 100% guaranteed. To prepare for those inevitable sanctions, multiple technologies that we are currently renting must be fully localised. Not that they impose sanctions and then we realise that we can't build roads anymore because the technology to drive bridge pillar piles into a river bed was something we were just renting from white people. That's why Ziko's jet engine is important. It won't power a passenger aircraft anytime soon, but it provides the technical foundation to even begin that project.

If your country has no Ziko's, then you don't own your country. All of you are just tenants of richer countries.

[Matthew Itodo @MatthewItodo_]

Create jobs for these Nigerians, give them the same pay rate as Western countries and you will be amazed at the wonders they will do.

[ChukwuNonso✍️ @Mazi_Chinonso1]

Forget motivational speakers” no body will become rich doing this

Good morning 🌞

[DOCTOR ON CALL 🩺 @semeonfrank]

@YarKafanchan "He's an Atyap Man".

The world should know Our culture, Language, People and geography.

WE NOT hausa's,

WE ARE ATYAP!!
I AM ATYAP!!!

From Southern KADUNA, Nigeria's Middle Belt.

[𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 @AsakyGRN]

Being born as a man, life is already leading you by 100-0. See as young boys dey hustle.