You want to know why I am attacking Tinubu? This is why. I actually started out giving him the benefit of the doubt. I reached out to him, met personally and corresponded with members of his cabinet in Abuja. I assumed they simply didn't know about the tens of thousands of innocent displaced widows and orphans suffering and dying of neglect right there in Abuja -- millions across the country. I told then all about it, what they need, and how they can help. They thanked me for it -- and have done NOTHING. Worse than nothing -- they continue to bulldoze their homes, call them criminals and vagrants, and deny them the international aid that's readily available. It's not a lack of knowledge, it's the lack of a soul. He only cares about his own stomach -- innocent people be damned. There is a special place in hell for leaders like that. He deserves all the scorn, ridicule and disrespect he can get. Anyone who defends him is defending the intentional grinding down of multitudes innocent men, women and children for their own gain, and should take a long, hard look at their own hearts. Nigeria must do better.
#EarthShaker
Today we wrote to 30+ multinational funders, election partners and diplomatic missions that support or engage with INEC, urging them to back five concrete transparency commitments ahead of 2027.
We also sent a 130- page evidence pack that supports our advocacy with data and facts.
And we drew their attention to Nyesom Wike's interview on TVC yesterday.
If a politician can say he "stopped" a candidate from winning, and legitimacy is whatever INEC declares, then INEC's systems must be transparent and independently verifiable.
We will keep pushing.
#INEC #NigeriaDecides2027 #ElectoralIntegrity
Nne Peter Obi will not negotiate our future away, he has told you all that he is desperate to see Nigeria work not desperate to be President. Desperation to be president is why you will take a deal that will tie your hands and ensure Nigeria remains the same . The only difference is that beneficiaries will change hands , you and your types will become the new beneficiaries whilst Nigeria remains the same ! New guards , same system!
Wike is pushing a narrative because Peter Obi refused to give him what he wanted.
He is out there with the narrative that they helped Peter Obi get some votes.
Every vote Peter Obi got, he earned.
Did his PDP and APC not steal Peter Obi's votes in Akwa Ibom?
Is Akwa Ibom not part of the South?
A lying con man.
@YarKafanchan@Cicerorian_ I don't understand this your principle of negotiation, what's the diff btw rouge Wike who killed his people on election day just to rig elections and still does for APC and blood suckers like Elrufia and Malami. In my opinion, they are the same, it's all about their interest!
An anonymous person who works at the INEC office told me that crazy things are happening behind closed doors that Nigerians are not aware of, that over 60% of Nigerians who recently registered for a new PVC will not get their PVC to vote.
For days now, I have been raising awareness for INEC to release PVCs for collection, but nobody is amplifying my voice.
I give up on this country since the youths don’t react to anything.
An anonymous person who works at the INEC office told me that crazy things are happening behind closed doors that Nigerians are not aware of, that over 60% of Nigerians who recently registered for a new PVC will not get their PVC to vote.
For days now, I have been raising awareness for INEC to release PVCs for collection, but nobody is amplifying my voice.
I give up on this country since the youths don’t react to anything.
OSUN AND THE NEED TO SET NEW BOUNDARIES FOR POLITICAL CONDUCT IN OFF-CYCLE ELECTIONS
The outcome of the recent governorship election in Osun State demonstrates that, despite the challenges confronting our democracy, we possess the capacity to conduct elections in a manner that strengthens public confidence in our democratic institutions.
I therefore commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies, political parties and, most importantly, the people of Osun State for the peaceful conduct of the recent governorship election.
While we commend the electoral process itself, there are developments surrounding the election and, more importantly, an emerging trend in political conduct during off-cycle elections that raises concerns.
The growing practice whereby serving governors, senior political office holders, party leaders and other influential government functionaries, accompanied by large numbers of aides and heavy security details from outside a state, converge on states where elections are being conducted raises an issue that demands national attention.
The conduct witnessed around the recent elections in Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States was, in my view, unusual. It is not a practice that should become normal in a democratic society.
I recall that, as President, similar situations arose during the 2013 Anambra and 2014 Ekiti governorship elections. On those occasions, senior political leaders mobilised and descended upon the states. Upon being briefed, I ordered party leaders and senior government officials to leave the states immediately.
This trend is unwholesome. If left unchecked, it could threaten our fragile democracy and have serious long-term implications for democratic stability.
Political parties are entitled to campaign, mobilise their supporters and deploy their legitimate party structures. That is an essential part of democracy. However, there is a point at which political mobilisation, particularly when it involves the overwhelming presence of serving governors, senior public officials and powerful political actors from across the country on election day, can create an atmosphere of apprehension, intimidation, bullying and undue pressure.
We must ask ourselves whether the increasing deployment of political power and large-scale mobilisation by senior office holders on election day in states holding elections is consistent with the spirit of free, fair and peaceful democratic competition.
This hardly happens in other democratic countries.
We must not allow political competition to become a contest in which victory is perceived as something that must be achieved at all costs.
There is also the question of precedent. If the current trend becomes established, what happens when governors from opposing political parties begin to descend on every state holding a competitive election? What happens when each party seeks to match political power with political power, governmental influence with governmental influence, and mobilisation with counter-mobilisation?
Such a development would not strengthen our democracy. It would deepen political tensions and could make elections increasingly resemble battles for political survival rather than peaceful contests for the mandate of the people.
I therefore believe that this matter should not be treated as a partisan dispute concerning the Osun election. It is a broader national issue concerning the future of our electoral democracy.
Those of us who have occupied public office must recognise that our conduct carries a greater responsibility. The power and influence attached to public office should be used to strengthen democratic institutions, not to create apprehension among political opponents or citizens.
@fkeyamo@officialABAT See how you and the president is milking this, anyone who falls for this is truly naive, Nigerians don't fall for this, this is just to to throw you off the scent.. they are trying to control the narrative of giving Nigeria a free and fair election, all to rig for 2027.