Excessive Borrowing Without Accountability: Further Affirmation of Imprudent Governance.
President Bola Tinubu's administration has engaged in remarkably imprudent borrowing, escalating Nigeria's total debt to approximately N200 trillion. This represents an increase of over N100 trillion within a mere three years, a stark contrast to the roughly N49 trillion accumulated during President Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year tenure, which would have projected to around N80 trillion. As millions of Nigerians grapple with the shock of this unsustainable debt accumulation, the situation is exacerbated by the government's reckless approach to borrowing and a profound absence of accountability and transparency in the utilisation of these funds.
For instance, data from the Federation's Budget Office reveals that the Bola Tinubu government borrowed N11.89 trillion in the first three quarters of 2025 (January to September), exceeding the planned borrowing target of N10.34 trillion by approximately N1.54 trillion. Under a responsible and accountable government, such an overshoot would necessitate rigorous scrutiny and explanation from relevant governmental bodies. Regrettably, this is not the reality under the current administration.
Compounding this issue, only N3.10 trillion of the borrowed funds was allocated to capital expenditure during the same January-September 2025 period. This constitutes a mere 17.66% of the N17.58 trillion earmarked for capital projects, leaving a deficit of roughly N14.48 trillion, or 82.34% of planned capital expenditure unfunded.
The most disturbing aspect of the financial management fiasco under Bola Tinubu is that there is no explanation or information regarding how the balance was utilised or deployed. The question that Nigerians are rightly asking and deserve an answer to is what happened to the balance? Was it deployed for recurrent expenditure/ consumption, for the entertainment of guests to Aso Rock or transferred to the Renewed Hope Agenda 2027 Election Campaign Fund? Nigerians deserve an answer on how our economy and resources are most unpatriotically managed.
A New and Productive Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK!
-PO
Dear Peter Obi @PeterObi
The Obidient Movement must remain independent
Those who seek to erode the independence of the Obidient Movement have ulterior motives.
If I can look H.E. Mr. Peter Obi @PeterObi in the face and tell him he's wrong if and when he's wrong because he's human, how much less Seriake Dickson @iamHSDickson and the NDC @NigeriaNDCHQ?
Obidient Movement is not and has never belonged to any Political Party structures, only aligned with H.E. Peter Obi and the NDC should've known that before now.
Hence, if I have a donation, it's directly to Mr. Peter Obi and not to any Nigerian Political Party.
A good follower is one who tells the leader the truth, especially when they're wrong. I'm not, I've never been, and I'll never be an "Oh, yes, on your mandate" person who'll not tell my king or leader to hell, especially when I see they're on a wrong path.
THE NDC AND THE OBIDIENT MOVEMENT MUST EACH MAINTAIN THEIR LANE AND NOT ENCROACH INTO EACH OTHERS LANE.
No More Warnings, Actions Next!!!
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Attention: Seriake Dickson @iamHSDickson and the NDC @NigeriaNDCHQ, we are keenly watching, and any attempt to gag or intimidate Peter Obi or encroach on the internal workings of the Obidient Movement will lead to severe consequences.
The Obidient Movement has never and will never be affiliated with any political party, except to the person of Mr. Peter Obi @PeterObi.
However, some individual members of the movement are at liberty to join or be affiliated with political parties, but not on behalf of the movement.
We will resist any attempt to directly or indirectly meddle in our affairs or with the person of H.E. Mr. Peter Obi.
Kindly note that the person who brought life into your party can also take that life back. Respect is reciprocal and boundaries MUST be respected. That's all for now as we watch your utterances and actions.
Thank You For Your Attention To This Matter!!!
With due respect to NDC,
We Obidients and Kwankwasiyya are independent movements. We affiliated only because of Peter Obi and Senator Kwankwaso.
We do not belong to any party structure and will never operate under party supremacy.
Our support for the OK ticket remains unconditional and outside any party jurisdiction.
Let’s keep it that way for mutual benefit."
Dear Obidients and all support groups within the Obidients movement, listen up!
This latest NDC press statement is a direct attack on the organic people powered support that we give to Peter Obi. It is not subtle it is a calculated power grab designed to weaken the Obidient movement and subordinate Peter Obi’s influence to their party structure.
Let me break it down clearly using their own words:
1. They want total control over all support groups “All affiliated groups and NGOs shall operate under the guidance and control of the party and must not function in parallel with or independently of the party structure.” Translation: Your independent support groups for Peter Obi are no longer welcome. Everything must be controlled by NDC. This is a massive red flag!
2. They are openly against “personality cults” meaning they are targeting Peter Obi “The NDC is being built as an institution not a personality cult political movement or Special Purpose Vehicle SPV…” This line is a direct jab at the massive organic following and love Obidients have for Peter Obi. They know his influence comes from the people not from party godfathers so they are trying to delegitimize it.
3. They are systematically reducing Obidient influence By insisting on party supremacy and removing top aspirants from the Obidient bloc they want to weaken Peter Obi’s political capital ahead of future elections. If you doubt this ask the Director of Obidient Movement: How many serious aspirants from the Obidient bloc actually got tickets under NDC?
4. They want to control your money
“Monies sourced by candidates at all levels must be fully disclosed to the party Such funds must be received through dedicated party campaign accounts…”
In plain language: Any money you raise as a support group for Peter Obi must first be sent to NDC before they decide how or if to release it back. They want to seize financial control of the movement.
This is not party building this is an attempt to kill the independent spirit of the Obidient movement and turn Peter Obi into a mere ornament within their structure. They want Obidients to exist only as long as we are fully submissive to NDC godfathers.
Obidients this is the time to stay vigilant. We built this movement on the streets on social media and in the hearts of millions of Nigerians not inside any party secretariat.
We will not surrender our independence or our loyalty to Peter Obi on the altar of
“party supremacy.” The struggle continues.
Reject any attempt to cage the Obidient spirit!
Yo,
Nobody is doing Party is supreme with you
If you think you can just dictate for the Obidients and Kwankwasiyyas, then you should have a rethink.
Again, nobody is doing party is supreme with you guys, I'm definitely not trusting you with my money.
Just incase you've forgotten, Peter Obi is the reason we are taking you serious.
Once you take that away, there is nothing remotely interesting about you people.
Don't be ahead of yourself niggas
I personally want Obi as Nigeria’s president so people can see that you can be upright, be respectful, be a Nigerian, be law-abiding, have no criminal case and still win in Nigeria. Obi’s presidency is good for Nigeria’s moral compass.
Media Framing of Crime Along Ethnic Lines: Divisive.
As an Igbo man, I have endured stereotypes, judgment, and labelling solely based on my ethnic origins. This is not an isolated Igbo experience. Most Nigerians have, at some point, been reduced to their ethnicity rather than recognised for their true character.
I understand the pain of the ordinary Fulani man today, often unfairly judged by the actions of criminals he does not support, has never met, and who are not representative of his people.
Even in America, such unjust labelling fueled the civil rights movement and prompted Martin Luther King Jr. to declare that people should be judged by the content of their character, not the colour of their skin.
Every Nigerian ethnic group is known for its unique traditions, occupations, skills, and strengths. Crime, however, has no ethnicity. A thief is a thief. A terrorist is a terrorist. A kidnapper is a kidnapper. They are bad actors, not representatives of any people. They must be identified, arrested, and punished according to the law.
We must decisively abandon the dangerous practice of blaming entire ethnic groups for the actions of a few criminals. It is unjust, it breeds hatred, and it damages our national unity.
Let us proudly celebrate our diverse cultures, talents, and contributions, rather than falling prey to stereotypes and prejudices that politicians and divisive interests exploit for their gain.
A new Nigeria must emerge—one where no citizen is condemned because of tribe, religion, or birthplace. We can cherish our cultural roots while standing united by justice, mutual respect, and hope for a better future. We are capable of this.
A new Nigeria is within our reach. -PO
Party is supreme to who ? Be like una nor know una place. 99% of everybody in the party is loyal to both Peter Obi and Kwankwaso.
Don't push your luck when you are nothing yet. As of this moment, you are a special purpose vehicle. Nobody is sending money to any party dedicated accounts.
Stop moving like a mad man. We don do that here
@novieverest@IfeanyiDeclan - Their was no plan to from Atiku to make Peter Obi Vp in 2023. I don’t know why all of you think this and keep spreading it. As at then, him amd his camp didn't know PO is this popular and he went into an Agreement with Okowa his state funds even before the primaries.
REUBEN ABATI: El Rufai called you a nollywood actor to make fun of you. How do you react?
Peter Obi: no problem. I'm part of nollywood and that's why I want to improve our entertainment industry. Please, my fellow nollywood actors, vote for me. Vote for Labour Party.
#voteLP ❤
@expensivenurse@SavvyRinu - You clearly are onto familiar with the context of the original tweet otherwise you wouldn't has asked this off point question.