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[Duke of Africa @Allezamani]

Nigeria has turned to family business under Tinubu 😂😂😂

[TheCable @thecableng]

TheCable on-the-scene: NDC supporters repel machete-wielding suspected APC thugs in Lagos

[TheCable @thecableng]

Tinubu must go' — injured NDC supporters chant after disruption of town hall by thugs in Lagos

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!

[Chiogo Constance Ikokwu PhD @Ccikokwu]

NDC Press Release 12 Nov 2026

NDC to Shettima: Stop Attacking Statistics, Start Addressing Nigeria's Reality

The obsession of the APC-led government with attacking the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, for citing statistics is both troubling and revealing. Instead of confronting the evidence he presents about Nigeria’s worsening economic and social conditions with facts and numbers, the government and its supporters would rather attack the messenger, as well as throwing cheap shots that do not address the real issues.

Statistics are not insults. They are not political weapons. They are tools for measuring progress, exposing failure and guiding public policy. A government that is confident in its performance should welcome scrutiny, not wage war against the numbers.

The shame is in presiding over worsening conditions while refusing to learn from countries that have made measurable progress, using Peter Obi’s model. Nigerians are going through harrowing times and numbers don’t lie. Let’s look at a few.

Petrol rose from an average of N238.11 per litre in May 2023 to between N1,300 and N1,435 per litre in 2026. Fifty kg bag of rice climbed from roughly N35,000 to N40,000 in mid-2023 to between N50,000 and N90,000+ in 2026, depending on the brand and market.

Fifty kg bag of cement increased from roughly N4,010 to N5,300 in 2023 to between N10,500 and N15,000 in 2026. Loaf of bread more than doubled from N500 to N700 in 2023 to N1,200 to N2,000 in 2026. Urban house rent increased by an estimated 80% to 120% in major cities such as Lagos and Abuja.

If the government disagrees with Mr Obi's figures, let it publish credible data, explain its methodology and demonstrate where his analysis is wrong. You do not defeat statistics by insulting the person who cites them. You defeat them with better statistics.

This is precisely why Mr Obi's insistence on evidence, measurable outcomes and learning from successful economies matters. Governance must be about results, not excuses; measurable progress, not propaganda; and the welfare of citizens, not the protection of political reputations.

Let’s examine other countries that could be peers. It’s a fact that Bangladesh is a developing country with a population of about 178 million peoplewhile Nigeria has over 200 million people. It is a verifiable statistic that Bangladesh achieved significant poverty reduction between 2010 and 2022 lifting about 34 million people out of poverty which reduced extreme poverty rates from 12.2% to 5.6%. It is also widely known and confirmed that the significant poverty reduction was achieved through five key pillars- Agricultural growth, Export-oriented manufacturing, microfinance and NGOs, Social Safety Nets and Human Capital/Infrastructure.

As the above pillars through which Bangladesh significantly reduced poverty are not too difficult to understand, the appropriate thing a patriotic and effective government would have done is to humbly and diligently learn to see how Nigeria can also significantly reduce our embarrassing and shameful poverty level. Moreover, just as it is in Bangladesh, so it is of the remarkable leadership in Vietnam, Rwanda, Morocco, India and many other developing nations.

Unfortunately, the incompetent APC government cannot give what it does not have. They are unwilling to learn, limited in their world view and consumed by their quest for state capture and control of our resources. That is the reason why our richly endowed and blessed Nigeria is now classified as the poverty capital of the world with about 63% poverty rate and about over 140 million Nigerians multi-dimensionally poor.
It is also the reason why the recent UNDP report disturbingly noted that all the previous poverty reduction achievements in Nigeria seem to have been reversed. How can our most endowed nation be the country with the highest increase in the number of people falling into poverty?
In a more organized society, the APC government should have resigned.

As the 2027 elections approach, the government should answer Peter Obi’s statistics with facts not attacks. And Nigerians must ask a fundamental question: are we better off today than we were before this government took office? Are more Nigerians escaping poverty? Are our children receiving better education? Are businesses thriving? Are citizens safer? Are public resources producing better outcomes?

We need leaders with the humility to learn, the competence to implement solutions and the courage to be held accountable. Mr. Peter Obi is not asking Nigerians to believe statistics blindly. He is asking them to examine the evidence, compare outcomes and demand better governance.

A new and productive Nigeria is possible. Nigeria will be OK.

Signed

Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu

Spokesperson, NDC National Campaign Council
NDC Press Release

[Channels Television @channelstv]

‘They Pushed Us To The Wall,’ Injured NDC Supporter Recounts Attack By Thugs

“When I arrived out here, we reacted to our president without fear. They started fighting back, breaking our vehicles, and destroying property,” the injured supporter told Channels Television, adding that attendees retaliated in self-defence despite being outnumbered and warning of heightened tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.

[Jackie @JWEZEE]

They got thugs to attack our Townhall venue in Lagos. Information reaching me is that they have been resisted.

Stop Attacking NDC/Peter Obi campaign.

Stop! Stop! Stop!

[YabaLeftOnline @yabaleftonline]

"The people of Edo deserve better infrastructure. Mr Governor what exactly is being done about these roads?"

— Actor IK Ogbonna calls out Edo State governor over the poor state of roads in the state

[Peter Obi Ambassador_007 @JesusOverNaija]

The next election is actually going to be a fierce war between the agents of darkness (APC) and well-meaning Nigerians.

Every Nigerian adult must be reminded of the fact that APC is a terrorist organization, and their members must be seen and treated as such.

#RigandDie2027

[Ilemona @I_Am_Ilemona]

All the people who rightly condemned the killing of the thug who attacked the NDC rally in Delta are silent as thugs have attacked the NDC in Lagos and as the governor of Kaduna has blocked the ADC from meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum.

Ok O!

[Oyindamola🙄 @dammiedammie35]

“We now have a man, Peter Obi that has kept a good track record since 20 years ago, even Tinubu and Atiku is scared of him. It’s obvious that Nigeria is on life support, even the rich are feeling the heat. Everyone is angry and APC is sharing Prado to their youth leaders. Let’s try Peter Obi”

[Felix The GenZ HR is prepping for MOTION @bsong_HR]

First time, we were attacked unawares but this time, the guys have reinforced and are waiting

We don’t have guns or cutlass or police but there are bottles. We’ll use bottles and chairs to protect ourselves

This is self defense!!!

[CHUKS 🍥 @ChuksEricE]

“We Nigerians are sick and tired of the APC. This is a message to those who will be involved in thuggery during the 2027 elections. We are not afraid of anybody. Once we catch you trying to rig the election, it won't be funny.”

— Nigerians voice out at the venue of today's NDC Town Hall Meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State, following att@ck by thugs.

[Global🇳🇬 @okeyjames]

Why are you fighting for your right to rig an election?

[Prosperity @yeripros]

Look at the number of thugs these people mobilized to come and disrupt the Lagos State NDC Town Hall Meeting.

NDC members are standing their ground to resist them.

The APC govt must allow opposition breathe oh 😡

[Politrician @Franeb]

These are APC thugs who have gathered at Oregun.

They've blocked the entrance of the road to the venue, just down the road is the street leading to Lagos state govt House.

If anything happens at this Venue today, Hold the Lagos State Governor.

Please let's go to Oregun

[Oyindamola🙄 @dammiedammie35]

“Everybody should come outside”

Peter Obi’s NDC Town Hall Meeting in Ikeja, Lagos, has reportedly been disrupted by suspected thvgs, Party members no gree for them, everybody don carry chair

[okoroukwu 1 @ChurchillNwagwu]

This thug was shouting,"NA WORK THEY SEND US",Now tell your son, brother, husband, cousin, friend or neighbour to know the kind of Job they accept to do during the 2027 elections. It is going to be RIG AND DIE . Please Don't fall victim of corrupt politicians.
Their children can do this type of thuggery job.

[Felix The GenZ HR is prepping for MOTION @bsong_HR]

This whole thing is giving #endsars and I’m so triggered

Why would you attack us?
Why???

And why were the police officers just hiding under trees?

I only came here to support PO and Kwankwanso. I didn’t come here to pursue anyone but I have

We thank God for life
Vote NDC, vote PO!

[PeterObi Obidient Media Center @POMediaCenter]

PRESS RELEASE BY THE OBIDIENT MOVEMENT:

GLOBAL OBIDIENT MOVEMENT DEMANDS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO FCT MINISTER'S FINANCIAL PROMISE TO DELIVER ELECTORAL WARDS FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU.