When I was in SS2, a boy in my class always slept during lessons. Teachers called him lazy almost every day.
One afternoon, our maths teacher got angry and poured water on his desk to wake him up. The whole class laughed.
The boy didn’t say a word.
A week later, one teacher noticed his hands shaking badly and quietly asked him what was wrong.
That’s when we found out he worked night shifts at a bakery from 10pm till morning before coming to school every day.
Not because he wanted money for himself.
His mother was blind, and he was paying his younger sister’s school fees.
After that day, nobody laughed at him again.
Sometimes the people we judge the fastest are fighting battles they never talk about.
Bassey Akiba won the House of Representatives for the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency of Cross River State.
He was elected under LP in 2023 & benefited greatly from Obidient Movement.
On December 5, 2024, he formally defected from the LP to the APC.
On May 5, 2026, he defected from APC to NDC hoping to get NDC ticket for his re-election.
He betrayed well-meaning Nigerians.
I’m super excited about these two tickets. Even as I will be working tirelessly to secure my ticket, I will still find a way to support these two.
Nigeria deserves truly patriotic trustworthy people to be at the helms of affairs of this country.
Can’t wait to see them in the Red and Green Chambers.
Ire o✌🏾
PDP ruled Nigeria for 16 years & our economy got better in each tenure.
APC has ruled for almost 12 years & our economy got worse from the first tenure.
And hasn't recovered.
Peter Obi and Kwankwaso were once members of the PDP.
Tinubu & Buhari were never in the PDP.
End.
I was owing three months rent with only ₦4,200 left in my account.
The landlord had already given me a quit notice.
That Sunday I remembered Malachi and decided to tithe my last ₦2,100 despite the fear.
I prayed, “Lord, if You are truly my Provider, prove it.”
Two days later, a client I hadn’t spoken to in two whole years called me.
He transferred ₦850,000 with a simple note: “God told me strongly to bless you this week.”
I cried in my room for almost an hour. Tithing and giving to God is not a scam.
It is obedience that unlocks heaven’s windows in ways we can never predict.
My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct
One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship.
It is within this context that I reiterate my vow: I will serve only one term of four years if elected President. And that vow is sacrosanct.
I am fully aware that the decay in our society has made trust one of the scarcest and most sceptically viewed commodities. Many Nigerians, understandably, no longer take politicians at their word. But even in this climate of cynicism, there are still a few whose actions have matched their words - whose integrity is built on verifiable precedent.
Recently, I became aware of two statements aimed, albeit indirectly, at my vow to serve only a single four-year term. One person remarked that even if I swore by a shrine, I still wouldn’t be believed. Another suggested that anyone talking about doing only one term should undergo psychiatric evaluation.
I understand the basis of their scepticism. They are judging me by their own standards - where political promises are made to be broken. But they forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, that Peter Obi is not cut from that cloth. I have a verifiable track record that speaks louder than speculation.
In my political life, my word is my bond. When I entered politics in Anambra State, I made clear and measurable promises to the people: to improve education and healthcare, to open up rural areas through road construction, and to manage public funds with prudence. I fulfilled each of those promises without deviation. I did not swear by a shrine, nor have I been certified mentally unstable as a result of honouring my word.
My vow to serve only one term of four years is a solemn commitment, rooted in my conviction that purposeful, transparent leadership does not require an eternity.
If making such a promise qualifies me for psychiatric evaluation, then we may as well question the mental fitness of those who framed our Constitution, which clearly stipulates a four-year renewable tenure.
I maintain without equivocation: if elected, I will not spend a day longer than four years in office. In fact, I believe that service should be impactful, not eternal.
We must rebuild trust in our country. I have dedicated my public life to demonstrating that leadership with integrity is not a myth. I have done it before, and I do not intend to betray that trust under any circumstances.
Forty-eight months is enough for any leader who is focused and prepared to make a meaningful difference. In that time, I intend not merely to make an impression, but to deliver on concrete promises to:
sanitise our governance system;
tackle insecurity through effective and accountable use of national resources; prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation;
catalyse small businesses as engines of growth ; and combat corruption with unflinching resolve.
Above all, I will dedicate myself to transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation into a productive one, where agriculture, technology, and manufacturing replace rent-seeking and waste as our national anchors.
These are not utopian dreams. They are realistic, actionable goals that are achievable within four years.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Pause a moment and imagine that Prof. Nnenna Oti took that bribe they offered her.
Abia State will still be in dark ages today.
She is not the type of lecturer that takes sorting from students.
Sorting is corruption and it has destroyed our society and weakened our education.
Look at Joy Ezeugwu this evening after we bailed her out.
She was suspended indefinitely in her former school then we gave a fully funded scholarship to her dream school.
Now they want to intimidate her further.
It will never work.
We will build a great society.
Peter Obi joined NDC: Sunday.
17 Reps defected to NDC: Tuesday.
Envelopes shared: ZERO.
Oya show me one politician wey don pull this before.
2027 go shock Una.
Dear Nigerians,
Do you remember the nursing students that refused to sing “na our mama be this O? They were barred from writing their nursing exam.
Justice Crack is a blogger. He exposed the poor feeding conditions in the military. He was arrested. The DSS paraded him today.
Joy Ezeugwu, the nurse who reported about the poor conditions of Uwani -Enugu Hospital has been arrested as well. She was arrested by men from Police Force Headquarters Annex, Enugu.
Nigeria is now a full-blown dictatorship.
Your civic space is shrinking everyday. Press Freedom is under attack. Freedom of Speech is being censored. The NADECOs are afraid of your voice. JUNE 12 People are no democrats.
It’s Justice Crack, Joy Ezeugwu, & our Nursing students in Delta State today, it could be you tomorrow. Justice & Joy MUST be freed & reunited with his loved ones, THEY MUST !!!
The nursing students must be allowed to write their nursing exam in Delta. Nigerians WAKE UP
Please go & register for your PVC. We must end their wicked reign of impunity & tyranny. 😩💔
To those who have made the difficult decision to move on to a new platform, I offer my genuine respect and best wishes. These are hard choices,We are all fighting for a better Nigeria, even when our roads diverge.
I want to make it clear that I am staying in the (ADC). 🤝
NIGERIA: If a citizen who called out the poor welfare situation of the military is being punished and dragged to court while the terrorists who kill the same military personnel daily are being pampered and pardoned, you don’t need an Angel to tell you this is not a country.
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
A must read: After working for the opposition party to destroy PDP twice in one life....in 2015 and in 2019 before he was finally bullied and chased out of PDP by Nyesome Wike....
In 2026, Atiku's destructive greed for power has finally destroyed the only opposition in Nigeria, the ADC political party again.
As a result of that, the ADC have been reduced to a regional northern political party like CPC and APGA.
Today I present an award to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
His Excellency "kona" the destroyer of the Nigeria opposition's political parties since the year 2015 A.D
- Donald Duke Says ....