Tinubu once protested and reported President Jonathan to US Secretary of State John Kerry under Obama, demanding urgent action against him.
Today, any criticism of his own government is branded “unpatriotic.”
The hypocrisy is loud.
State Police: Commendable Step, but Disorderly Legislation Raises Concerns of Political Misuse
The recent passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative milestone in addressing a long-standing demand of the Nigerian people. For years, many of us, alongside security experts and regional stakeholders, have consistently argued that a highly centralised policing structure is fundamentally unsuitable for a country as vast, diverse, and complex as Nigeria. However, the legislative and constitutional implementation appears shaky and raises legitimate concerns.
The process should involve greater community participation. Policing should be more visible at the local government and community levels. The mechanism for passing the law appears highly disorganised, with no public hearing on such a sensitive issue. Indeed, the rush to enact the law without proper legislative procedures fuels suspicion among many observers about the political motives behind it.
The greatest concern does not arise from logistical issues; it stems from history. There is a widespread, justifiable fear that state police forces could become instruments in the hands of governors. The suspicion is that a state-controlled police force could be weaponised to suppress political rivals, disrupt opposition rallies, and manipulate elections.
For state policing to evolve from a risky political gamble into a genuine security solution, the law must not only permit states to establish police forces but also clearly provide for independent oversight bodies, such as a state-level Police Service Commission that is entirely free from executive influence, to ensure that policing serves the public interest rather than the interests of the ruling elite.
Going by what Nigerians have seen so far, there is no guarantee that this administration can resist the temptation to take advantage of state policing to influence the 2027 general election by proxy. In view of that possibility and the danger it poses to the polity, it is necessary to defer its implementation until after the general election.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
The grand patron of Olodo uprisers.
The man, the myth, the legend - the very template of Olodo uprisers.
Aesthetically deficient, mentally deficient - the very patent of innocent foolishness.
In a different world, would definitely cross pollinate with Olori to birth Seyilaw.
“To start akara business doesn’t take a lot of money. To start roasting corn or kuli-kuli doesn’t take much. We have encouraged Nigerians as best as we could, we have given people a grant, I also gave to several others.”
-Remi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria.
Husband is building coastal highway.
Wife is telling people to roast corn and sell kulikuli by the roadside.
What kind of satanic leaders do we have?
Just here to remind everyone that
In 8 Years of Tinubu as Governor of Lagos, he did not construct ONE SINGLE BRIDGE; Peter Obi built 28(Twenty-Eight) Bridges.
Have a great day 🫵🏿👍🏾😁
Nigeria Has 35 Million Hungry People, That’s Enough To Form A Country - Zekeri
About 35 million Nigerians are facing hunger. This administration has also pushed about 140 million Nigerians into multidimensional poverty. For the President’s spokesperson to dismiss these legitimate concerns of Nigerians is deeply disappointing and unacceptable.
Idris Zekeri Jr, Spokesman, Peter Obi Media Reach
Peter Obi gave these buses to public schools during his time as Governor of Anambra State. Some schools received one, others received two.
Notice how his name and picture are nowhere on them? If this were to be given out today, Soludo would have branded them "Solution Buses." 😂