Zikar Elendu

Christian and Saved | Public Health | Governance and Strategy | Health Policy Enthusiast | Future Minister of Health & Enjoyment |

[Kachi @_Kkachee]

I think about Chimamanda a lot. I hope she and her family are doing okay,

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

@OyeRonke_ Allow 😃

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

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

[Concern Worldwide @Concern]

In 1968, a small group of Irish people saw suffering and famine in Biafra, and they didn’t wait for the world to act. Our community has grown, but our mission remains the same - because ending extreme poverty, wherever it is in the world, is our Concern.

#ItsOurConcern #ConcernWorldwide

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

Since Nigerian women can transfer their citizenship to their children, they should be able to do same for their spouses. Any reason why they can’t is archaic. If you have any ideas on how we can start this process or any groups that are already working on it, please let me know.

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

Let me give credit where it’s due!

@nigimmigration step forward for a round of applause 👏

I did my capturing at the Consulate in Dublin on the 13th of Aug. and I just received my passport. The process was way more seamless than I expected, you guys are doing something right.

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

In other news, while at the consular office, a Nigerian woman who is married to a non-Nigerian man was told when inquired that she couldn’t transfer her citizenship to her husband, he could only be given a type of visa🙃 I believe this is a constitutional issue, it has to change.

[Chxta @Chxta]

#Nigeria is a deeply unjust country.

Towards its women. Towards its people who have no means.

You can't build a society like this.

Nigeria is deeply unjust.

[Jola @Jollz]

As a pastors kid I will say this. Theres not enough discipleship happening. The obsession with opening branches like franchises and inter church competition is causing too many problems in the modern church.

[Chioma EU @oma_mizflawless]

The opportunities that excite me sit at the intersection of curiosity, systems-thinking and people-centred problem solving.

Bring them on!

[Concern Worldwide @Concern]

Our wonderful team of volunteers recently raised over €20,000 for Concern by reaching the top of Ireland’s highest mountain, Carauntoohill!

An amazing achievement to help our work tackling extreme hunger.

To join us on future climbs visit https://t.co/5d0XIl0E4K
#ClimbForConcern

[Kemi Adetiba @kemiadetiba]

Confession: I'm jealous of people who can ride bicycles... And swim.

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

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['Dayo @_Paash_]

You can find everybody’s old photos except only one person in this world.

[ISaidWhatISaidPod @ISWISPodcast]

The days that followed made it clear that while some women had the choices of either supporting her or remaining silent, they chose the latter & proceeded to attempt to publicly humiliate her across multiple news outlets.

This is the sad the reality for a lot of women who speak up and we must commend senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her courage to insist on justice and fairness.

[Dr Chioma Nwakanma-Akanno @DrZobo]

She’s abused… she gets blamed.
She keeps quiet about it, she gets blamed.
She speaks up, she gets blamed, shamed, framed.

If she gives up… they still won’t shut up.

She is all of us, past, present, and future, if we don’t unite against injustice!

#IStandWithSenatorNatasha

[Jola @Jollz]

Is there anything we can actually do? I’m so worried and angry but all that emotion doesn’t do anything. What can we do?

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

Happy women’s month.

[Zikar Elendu @Zikarr_]

Something deeply unjust about Nigeria!

[Document Women @DocumentWomen]

“We believe that it is unconstitutional to scapegoat women for speaking out against sexual harassment”

Read our full statement below:

We at Document Women are deeply concerned about the handling of the sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.

In addition to the case being dismissed for “procedural flaws”, the petitioner, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Ufuaghan, has been suspended for six months without pay and is required to write an apology letter for the Senate to consider lifting or reducing her suspension. Alarmingly, this judgment was delivered by the individual accused in a case he also presided over.

This situation represents an assault on justice, and it poses a risk of a similar miscarriage of justice for every Nigerian woman. We believe that it is unconstitutional to scapegoat women for speaking out against sexual harassment. No legal technicality should overshadow the seriousness of allegations of sexual harassment, which merit a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation.

This misuse of legalities reflects an institution that frequently silences women and raises concerns about its integrity in ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of gender, are treated with dignity and respect.

While we applaud Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for resubmitting the sexual harassment petition against Akpabio, this should never have happened in the first place. We are therefore calling for Senate President Akpabio to step down to allow for an independent investigation.

Our legislative processes should not be used as tools to silence those seeking justice. We stand in solidarity with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and all women who bravely come forward with similar allegations.

We urge the Senate and relevant authorities to ensure a fair and transparent investigation, free from procedural obstacles, in order to uphold the principles of ethical governance, accountability, justice, and equality for all.

Signed,
Document Women.