@asemota My excitement about @PeterObi is that he is showing that character is everything. You can refuse to blend with the Nigerian filth. I have seen men mocked for being honest that an Obi win will prove that practical honesty still works.He will strengthen the resolve of good men.
This is great Dr Olaleye. Thanks for the maturity in handling this. Young people are frustrated with the evil twin of ADC and APC that's why everyone is edgy. Great how you deftly handled this with maturity.
Hello everyone ,
It’s been a very interesting 24hrs .
Yesterday, I made a statement about Peter Obi that generated a very strong reaction here .
My intention wasn’t to make him look unattractive or deride him in any way . It was borne out of frustration as to how eerily familiar this process felt like the 2023 episode.
To be honest , I love Peter Obi and the image he represents. He comes across as really empathetic and compassionate. Even after 2023 he remained consistent in lending a helping hand where he could outside of election cycles . This is not something we are used to seeing a politician do . He remains the politician who has no criminal case of corruption attached to his name . This is commendable and must never be taken lightly.
I apologize to everyone who might have been hurt by my comments yesterday despite what my intentions were .
We all want a Nigeria that works !
I really do hope that the New Nigeria will be one we all get to see and be proud of in our lifetime.
As Nigerians , we must never forget that though we might disagree on issues , we are all in this boat together and together we must do all we can to achieve the Nigeria of our dreams .
God bless you!
- Written by my own hand .
Empathy, not to humans but animals is a sign of superior civilization and opens the economy to greater prosperity. Because of empathy to animals, someone has a business of designing HVAC for barns/cows.
You see why Oyinbo beef dey soft
But our own cow - they'd have walked from Maiduguri to Oyo 8 times in their lifetime.
Why Naija beef no go hard like rubber 😭😭😭
See as cow dey enjoy soft life.
I, Dr. Faith Ugbeshe congratulate the NDC candidate who emerged for Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1.
Though I don't know the rationale for the party deciding to give the ticket to Stella Osafile who brought thugs to intimidate my voters during the primary election.
I, Dr. Faith Ugbeshe congratulate the NDC candidate who emerged for Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1.
Though I don't know the rationale for the party deciding to give the ticket to Stella Osafile who brought thugs to intimidate my voters during the primary election.
Death should make you more dangerous, not more sentimental. Once you understand how little time is guaranteed, petty conflict begins to look expensive, weak pleasure starts to look childish, and every wasted week becomes an insult from the man you were supposed to become.
Japan's rapid rise is not talked about enough. As at 1890s they are a medieval backwater with Samurai warriors wielding swords. Then began the Meiji Restoration. By 1905, they had defeated the Russians, by 1920 Tokyo had skyscrapers, by 1930 they could build Aircraft carriers.
If you have work experience, you will understand this. Some people are close to the leaders, they work hard but are seen more because they are in the leaders orbit meanwhile you have more henchmen running depts.
ADC heads are not smart at all!
who told them that if Peter Obi is not on the ballot his supporters would somehow vote for Atiku?
Or if Atiku is not on the ballot, his supporters will vote for Peter Obi?
You guys are truly dumb!
Tinubu defeated Atiku in the north with over 6 million votes, while Peter Obi defeated Tinubu in the south with over 4 million votes.
If Atiku is really strategic, Tinubu should have been his biggest enemy not Peter Obi.
Without Peter Obi on the ballot, Tinubu will beat Atiku in the South and North with a wide margin!
Who is advising your charlatans?
I can bet with my balls that Tinubu is definitely paying all of you fake zombies.
2023 tweet. This is the current NDC Delta state governorship candidate.
PO knows those who put in the work in 2023. 2027 is largely a correction of 2023.
Obidients, drown out the noise and focus! We have work to do.
Rev, you don’t know what Peter Obi wants from political parties — I do.
Grab a coffee and I will explain — it’s a long one.
It’s clear to me, and anyone who is paying attention, that Peter Obi is laser-focused on being president. Full stop.
He wants to lay a foundation upon which this country will begin the recovery of its soul.
PO sees everything else as a distraction or performative.
By the way, he doesn’t need to prove himself anymore. He won the last election and will win the next one — but I digress.
A close watcher of the man will see that he is channelling precious energy and resources towards making sure that he wins again and that his mandate is not stolen a second time.
Energy is finite. Wise people pick their battles.
Fighting random proxies like Lamidi Apapa to prove a point is useless in the extreme. Committing the enormous time and energy required to prove that he can hold a political party with willpower alone when courts are in the pockets of APC is like urinating on a rock just to prove that wet rocks glint in the sun.
Political parties as is currently constituted is a cage that he must work within. So to make sure his name is on the ballot, the man has to tear up the rule book you, and the undiscerning are judging him by.
Pause for a moment and acknowledge that the data points you’re using to judge Peter Obi today is after the fact.
Let’s do a thought experiment.
Imagine it’s the night of 23th May, 2022, days before the PDP primaries:
- Your name is Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi.
- Your brand is that you will never pay for votes.
- You already know that tens of thousands of dollars are greasing the palms of delegates.
Answer honestly.
What would you do?
Would you in your craziest thoughts imagine that moving to Labour Party, a party that doesn’t appear even as a footnote, is a remote option?
Would you fancy your chances with 9 months to prepare for an election?
Would you dare slog it out alone without anyone of note in your corner?
What would be your assessment of a person’s concern for your wellbeing, were they to suggest such madness?
Your answer (and mine) is very simple, unless you’re lying to yourself.
“Oga just go home, you don try. As you no dey give shishi, Nigerian politics is not for you. Even if you get shishi to give, you can’t outspend Atiku and Wike.”
But what did Peter Obi do?
He moved to Labour Party and reignited hope in young hearts up and down the country.
He read the mood of the people and mapped out a path and a campaign plan that he executed flawlessly.
A man who has that level of insane belief in his abilities is who you flippantly speak about instead of humbly taking notes?
People forget that Peter Obi’s appeal is not a random act of nature. It derives from an intentional life — painstakingly built over 6 decades to withstand the type of pressure that will forge diamonds.
So when you say, offhandedly, that he has a large following, do well to remember that he earned it! His followership didn’t fall from the sky. He earned that shit!
Now tell me this, what would you do if the umpire and your opponents are in the same WhatsApp group?
It is most unwise to loose a second of focus playing by the rules that they invent to keep you running around in circles. Reminds me of a clip I saw once of a cat chasing laser shone on a wall.
If they set up the rules so that instead of fighting them, you are chasing a sliver of laser, you refuse, you flip the rules or you don’t play at all.
Is it not instructive that the arguments you have about his relationship with political parties are the same as Wike and the APC (the trap setters) use against him? That should give you pause.
Finally Rev, instead of marvelling at a man dodging bullets like Neo in the Matrix, you sound unhappy that he isn’t standing still and taking the bullets in the stomach like a real man.
I've seen all the criticism of Peter Obi and it's clear people don't understand the man and the kind of politics he aspires to. If Obi is a "good" politician in the dirty politics that pervades Nigeria we should be very worried. I'm backing PO all the way. Nigeria will be OK!
Yesterday, we held the 2nd NEC Meeting of our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, CON, members of the National Working Committee, State Chairmen, party leaders, and stakeholders from across the country.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review our progress as a party, assess the outcome of the recently concluded primaries, and agree on the next steps as we continue to build a strong national platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In my remarks I thanked our presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, CON, and his running mate, His Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, CON, for their commitment, leadership, and inspiring participation throughout the processes. I also extended my appreciation to all our governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly aspirants, party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters who travelled from across the country to participate in the primaries, presidential affirmation, and NEC meeting. Their sacrifices, enthusiasm, and belief in the NDC continue to strengthen our resolve and inspire confidence in the future of our party.
After reviewing reports from across the federation, NEC ratified and endorsed the outcome of the nationwide primary elections and commended our electoral committees, screening and appeal panels, party officials, volunteers, aspirants, candidates, and supporters whose dedication ensured the successful conduct of the exercise. For a relatively young political party, what we have achieved within such a short period is remarkable.
While acknowledging that there were challenges and disagreements in some locations, the NEC reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, transparency, fairness, and inclusion. We resolved to immediately intensify reconciliation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement efforts across the country and called on all aspirants and stakeholders to remain actively involved in the task of building the party. The NDC values every member and remains committed to ensuring that everyone has a role to play in our collective journey.
As part of our commitment to innovation and institutional development, NEC approved plans for the introduction of electronic voting in future congresses and primary elections, while also directing the strengthening of our digital membership registration and party data management systems. We believe that technology must play a central role in deepening transparency, participation, and confidence in democratic processes.
The committee also resolved to intensify grassroots mobilisation and membership expansion nationwide while strengthening party structures at ward, local government, state, zonal, and national levels as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
NEC further reviewed recent developments in the nation's electoral environment, including aspects of the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, and reaffirmed the party's commitment to pursuing democratic, legal, and constitutional remedies wherever necessary in defence of a level playing field, electoral justice, and democratic participation.
Overall, the meeting was marked by optimism, unity, and a shared determination to continue building a strong, credible, and nationally accepted political movement dedicated to good governance, national development, and democratic renewal.
The best is still ahead of us.
~ HSD
Dear Young Nigerians,
One lesson from the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, should never be forgotten.
In the period following the presidential election and leading up to the governorship election, we witnessed a troubling shift in public discourse. Conversations that should have focused on competence, governance, development, and the future of our nation were gradually diverted towards tribal sentiments, ethnic divisions, and unnecessary suspicion among citizens.
Many sincere and well-meaning Nigerians participated in these conversations without realising that they were being drawn into narratives carefully designed by others.
Throughout history, whenever politicians find it difficult to compete on ideas, performance, character, or vision, some resort to exploiting the fault lines of ethnicity, religion, and identity. Their calculation is simple: a divided people are easier to manipulate than a united people.
Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognizing the broader agenda behind such campaigns.
Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.
At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires.
We must be careful not to become instruments in the hands of those who secretly nurture division while publicly preaching unity. In most cases, their target is not the individual being attacked; instead, it is the person who is attacking. Their real objective is to weaken the bonds that hold us together as one people and one nation.
I therefore urge all young Nigerians: do not allow anyone to recruit you into hatred. Do not allow anyone to weaponise your ethnicity, your faith, or your admiration for respected leaders.
Question every narrative. Verify every claim. Follow the facts. Resist manipulation.
The Nigeria of our dreams can only be built by citizens who refuse to be divided, who choose unity over hatred, and who place our collective future above narrow interests.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO