39 kids & 7 teachers were abducted in Oyo. 42 were abducted in Borno. Nigeria embezzled +$30m meant for Safe School Initiative (SSI).
I’m so proud of the teachers. From Lagos to Port Harcourt, Bayelsa to Maiduguri, all across Nigeria, teachers have risen.
"Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others change their principles for the sake of their party." Winston Churchill
Today, May 9th, I attended the 1st convention of my latest party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The convention was successful and continued to show the resilience of Nigerians to change
I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the NDC family, led by the distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for inviting us and for the generosity of spirit with which they have accommodated us at this critical moment in our national journey.
I also wish to express profound gratitude to the African Democratic Congress(ADC), particularly Distinguished Senator David Mark, for providing a democratic platform and showing uncommon understanding when the ongoing litigation forced us out of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP respectively. That spirit of solidarity must remain the foundation upon which a better Nigeria will be built.
Today, the most painful aspect of our political existence is that many who once benefited from democratic governance have now become willing accessories to the destruction of democracy itself. Those who once fought for justice now openly celebrate electoral injustice. Those who once spoke against impunity now defend coercion, manipulation, intimidation, and outright political gangsterism, especially against opposition voices. What we are witnessing is not politics; it is a systematic assault on democracy and the will of the people.
Nigeria today stands at a dangerous crossroads. Our democracy is under severe threat. Our nation is drifting without direction, and our people are passing through immense suffering. Across the world, Nigeria is increasingly described as a failing and disgraced nation. This is not the destiny God ordained for our great country. It was not always so, and it must never be allowed to remain so.
Across virtually every recognised indicator of good governance - accountability, political stability, rule of law, control of corruption, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and the separation of powers - Nigeria continues to record alarming failures. The institutions that should protect the people are weakening daily, while the burden on ordinary citizens grows heavier with each passing moment.
Today, over 140 million Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Tens of millions of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. Inflation continues to crush families. Businesses are shutting down. Farmers can no longer safely access their farms. Communities live in fear. In this month alone, hundreds of innocent Nigerians have lost their lives to insecurity, while many others have been kidnapped, displaced, or thrown deeper into poverty.
The most heartbreaking question confronting us is this: Who consoles the grieving mother whose child was abducted on the way to school? Who speaks for the father who can no longer feed his family despite working every day? Who defends the young Nigerian whose dreams have been destroyed by a nation that rewards connections over competence and corruption over character?
Our present tragedy is not accidental. It is the direct consequence of years of deliberate sabotage by a political class that prospers by dividing the people and weakening the nation. Nigeria is not a poor country; rather, we are being looted into poverty. We have abundant human and natural resources, yet we remain trapped in deprivation because leadership has failed to place the common good above personal interest.
Our choice as a people is therefore clear: whether to surrender to despair and national decline, or to summon the courage to rescue our country and rebuild it on the foundations of unity, equity, justice, competence, and productivity.
I just saw this VIDEO from @iamayolawal narrating Tinubu’s failures and my anger grew more intense.
This video is enough to spark a revolution in Nigeria, but I wish Nigerians were ready!
Pls, let’s make this go VIRAL!✍️
Today, as part of my nationwide consultations, I visited Kaduna State, where I met with our party stakeholders and members, including Dr. Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani, a gubernatorial hopeful, and Senator Lawal Adamu, who represents Kaduna Central.
What I observed in them was not just political ambition but a sincere desire to serve the people and contribute to the rebuilding of our country.
Kaduna remains a very strategic state in Nigeria. It was once a symbol of our unity and coexistence, a major hub for industry, agriculture, and commerce, and it still holds that potential. With disciplined, competent, and people-oriented leadership, we can restore that lost glory for the benefit of all.
Equally important is the need to rekindle the spirit of unity and coexistence for which Kaduna was once known. A divided society cannot progress, but a united, just, and inclusive one will always find a path to peace and development.
During my interactions, I emphasized the need for our leaders to move away from the politics of money and to embrace the politics of competence, character, and measurable results.
This visit has strengthened my belief that with the right leadership and collective effort, we can build a Nigeria that works—one where every citizen, regardless of background, has a sense of belonging and opportunity.
I leave Kaduna feeling encouraged and hopeful that a New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
"For those asking whether ADC will give me presidential ticket, I’m not certain, but I’m fighting for it. Some people are saying I shouldn’t come to their state to campaign. I’m not afraid of anyone. I will go anywhere in this country."*
- Mr. Peter Obi
Very disturbing account of events by @dolapocarter in the hands of Nigerian Police during his solo protests.
He tabled this matter before the Lagos state Commissioner of Police at the NewsCentral TV studios
Threats and intimidation by the Police during protests must stop.
"I made the decision to leave the President because of the muslim-muslim ticket, and after the election...
Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala explains why he now works for the Tinubu government.
Nigerians, GATHER HERE!
Daniel Bwala was roasted on Aljazeera.
“Since Tinubu came to office, the situation has worsened. Nigeria is now the 5th deadliest country in the world. 11,000 people were killed in Nigeria in 2025. Are you proud of that?”
My Country People this is just the beginning of this Struggle until the Right Thing is done, Please do not give up🙏🏽
TOMORROW #OccupyNASS DAY 2
TIME: 8AM PROMPT
VENUE: National Assembly Abuja
If you are in Abuja what is your excuse?
2026 = OUR VOTES MUST COUNT❗️
#OccupyNASS #ElectoralReform
Earlier today, @Peter4Nigeria Peter Akah called all the senators in each state offhand without reading from a book as he energised the crowd at the protest ground in Abuja today.
A huge shame on all Nigerian lawmakers who are causing Nigerians pain.