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@ThinkAloudNaija @inecnigeria As expected. However, #AmupitanmustGo

INEC clears @inecnigeria. And Nigerians are expected to believe it? If the umpire is in doubt, is the game already rigged? Watch the latest episode of Thinking Aloud! on YouTube. #INEC #Nigeria #ElectionFraud #Democracy #ThinkingAloud #Naija #amupitan youtu.be/C4VO4HruRgs

@SamAmadi @ayemojubar The book, "Is Tinubu Really Fixing Nigeria?" A detailed riposte to the mantra: Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria. Now available on Selar. selar.com/111gb144h8

"Let me now speak plainly about Bola Ahmed Tinubu, because plainness is what this moment demands. In my considered assessment — and I do not use such language lightly — Tinubu represents the most comprehensively corrupt political figure to have occupied the highest office in Nigeria’s troubled history. That is not rhetoric. That is a conclusion drawn from evidence that is now, in significant part, part of the public international record" - Kio Amachree

Let me explain why nothing will change in Nigeria (and most people won’t like this): 1. Loyalty over competence 2. We defend politicians like family 3. We forget too quickly. #Amupitan #Nigeria #ThinkingAloud

Nigerians don’t actually hate bad governance. We hate bad governance that doesn’t favour us. #Nigeria #nigeriableeding #realtalk #ThinkingAloud

@OgarEmmaOwogeka Was the court correct to entertain a matter that is an internal affair of a political party? Was INEC correct in its actions? If they want to end the democracy then...

DO YOU KNOW THAT ADC CANNOT FUNCTION AS A POLITICAL PARTY AS THINGS STAND: Yes, ADC cannot function as a political party in Nigeria as things stand today and any activity which a political party can perform, ADC cannot function the same way. Any of such functions or activities will be unconstitutional and will be declared null and void. By section 222(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the FRN (as amended), it clearly provides: “No association by whatever name called shall function as a party, unless (a) the names and addresses of its national officers are registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)”. The removal of the names of the purported national officers of the association (ADC) by INEC implies that ADC is just an association, but cannot function as a political party. If they do, such activity will be considered unconstitutional, and declared null and void. Therefore, it is in the best interest of ADC to ensure that the order granted by the court which led to INEC deleting the names of ADC officers from INEC register, must be vacated and those names restored or replaced, depending on who gets a favorable judgment of the court. My personal view is that, any wise person who claims to be a member of ADC, and who wishes to contest an election or have any pecuniary interest to protect in the association should start packing their bags to relocate or better still have their Plan B very ready, in case the matter is dragged for too long in court. Stubbornness will not work for this one, unless such an individual does not really care about his interests, that he is seeking to protect. In conclusion, with the current position of things, ADC is not a political party and cannot function as one. Anyone operating under that association and carrying out functions reserved for political parties, like holding congresses etc, is doing so at their own peril and should not cry foul later when the law is invoked. Don’t say you were not warned. ALL EYES ON THE JUDICIARY WILL NOT HELP YOU ON THIS ONE. E. O. Ogar, Esq.

Cc @inecnigeria. You can continue playing the ostrich with your denial. You lot think everyone is a F00l. This matter must be pursued further!

You are still talking? Sorry, you've been confined to hiding behind your phone screen and typing your usual balderdash. You should be hiding your head in shame, with your tails in between your legs. 😤

@inecnigeria Can AMU resign already?

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) PRESS STATEMENT POSTPONEMENT OF NATIONWIDE VOTER REVALIDATION EXERCISE The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) today, Friday, 10th April 2026, during which, among other issues, the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise was considered. Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election. The voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register. The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required. INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections. Mohammed Kudu Haruna National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. 10th April 2026

@NigBarAssoc While talking about neutrality, make sure to come out with a statement calling for the resignation of Amupitan over his past tweets supporting APC. He is certainly not neutral. His actions in this ADC impasse also gives him away. @afamosigwe

When statutes limit judicial meddling in party affairs, judges must show restraint, adhere to the law, and focus on cases properly before them. We call on the National Judicial Council to make regulations that will sanction any judge who knowingly assumes jurisdiction in matters clearly barred by law, grants orders in respect of intra-party disputes in violation of statutory provisions, or lends the authority of the court to partisan political maneuvering. The NBA will not shy away from drawing the NJC’s attention to the actions of any judicial officer found to have acted in a manner inconsistent with the judicial oath, constitutional responsibilities, and the preservation of public confidence in the courts. The NBA will not hesitate to activate its constitutional responsibility to protect the integrity of the justice system. The NBA calls on the Independent National Electoral Commission to exercise its expanded supervisory powers with utmost neutrality, independence, and fidelity to democratic values. The Commission must not, under any circumstances, be perceived as a participant in political engineering or as an institution whose regulatory authority is deployed in a manner that weakens political pluralism. The Chairman of INEC, being a distinguished Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is uniquely positioned to appreciate the constitutional implications of these developments. The NBA expects that the Commission, under his leadership, will ensure that its actions reflect independence, fairness, and strict adherence to democratic norms. The Bar is closely watching the conduct of the Commission and expects that its regulatory role will strengthen, not diminish, confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. The Bar will deploy all lawful mechanisms, engagement, advisory opinions, strategic litigation, and disciplinary processes, to ensure that lawyers do not weaponize the legal process so that the judiciary is not misused. Lawyers must remain officers of the court, not architects of procedural manipulation. Nigeria’s democracy must not be weakened by legal maneuvering, institutional capture, or the misuse of judicial authority. The courts must remain arbiters of justice, not instruments of political advantage. Electoral institutions must remain neutral umpires, not participants in political contests. The electoral institutions must operate within the bounds of constitutional democracy. MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN PRESIDENT

OUR LAWS AND DEMOCRACY MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES The Nigerian Bar Association has closely monitored recent political and legal developments as the nation gradually approaches the 2027 General Elections. These developments, particularly those arising from the interpretation and potential application of provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, raise serious constitutional, democratic, and rule-of-law concerns that require immediate intervention. We particularly deprecate the disturbing involvement by lawyers and courts in the internal affairs of political parties despite the clear provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, which stipulates in Section 83 of the Act that “No court in Nigeria shall entertain jurisdiction over any suit or matter pertaining to the internal affairs of a political party.” Not only are courts denied jurisdiction to entertain any matter pertaining to the internal affairs of a political party, but they are also precluded from granting any interim or interlocutory injunction even where any action has been brought in violation of the Act. The section further provides that “Where such an action is brought in negation of this provision, no interim or interlocutory injunction shall be entertained by the Court, but the Court shall suspend its ruling and deliver it at the stage of final judgment and shall give accelerated hearing to the matter”. What we now see are situations where actions are not only instituted in Courts by lawyers in clear violation of the Act, but Courts purportedly grant interim and/or interlocutory injunctions in clear contempt of statutory provisions of the law. This does not augur well for our democracy. Democracy will not thrive in a situation where lawyers and courts take actions and decisions that not only negate our laws but also do violence to them. This emerging trend of subverting the clear letters of the Electoral Act and dragging courts into the internal affairs of political parties through disingenuous litigation, forum shopping, and malafide applications designed to secure undemocratic political advantage, bodes no good for our democracy. Such practices, if not immediately curbed, would directly contradict the clear intendment of the Electoral Act and risk transforming the judicial processes into avenues for political score-settling or electoral manipulation. We must reiterate that these provisions were clearly designed to curb abuse of court processes and discourage forum shopping in political disputes. This is therefore why the NBA is concerned that the abuse, misapplication, or selective deployment of these provisions may create opportunities for manipulation capable of undermining democratic competition and shrinking the political space. Members of the Bar are reminded that they are Ministers in the Temple of Justice and not political agents seeking judicial endorsement of partisan objectives. The filing of actions intended to draw courts into internal political party disputes, particularly where jurisdiction is expressly excluded, constitutes an abuse of court process and a violation of professional responsibility. The NBA will take firm steps to deter such conduct. Lawyers who deliberately file actions aimed at procuring judicial interference in intra-party affairs, or who seek ex parte or interlocutory orders in clear violation of statutory provisions, risk facing disciplinary proceedings. We will not hesitate to present petitions before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against any Legal Practitioner found to be engaging in such conduct. This will be pursued decisively to serve as a deterrent and to preserve the sanctity of the judicial process. The Nigerian judiciary must stay vigilant and resist being drawn into political theatrics. Courts should firmly decline invitations, no matter how artfully crafted, to intervene in matters the law explicitly bars them from.

@inecnigeria Y'all are very dependent and opaque now

May this season of renewal inspire hope, strengthen our unity, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a stronger, more inclusive democracy. From all of us at INEC, Happy Easter, Nigeria 🇳🇬 #HappyEaster

Dear @firstladyship, I hope this meets you well. There's a project I worked on, and I got the inspiration/idea from your posts. I want to take it further, and even go public. I really need your inputs and other decisions I want to run by you. If there's any way I can reach you

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PRESS STATEMENT 27th of March 2026 Obidient Movement Welcomes Nationwide Mobilisation Efforts, Encourages Broad-Based Citizen Participation The Obidient Movement acknowledges the growing wave of citizen-led mobilisation across the country, including the initiative by the Village Boys Movement (VBM) tagged the “2 Million Man March and ADC Registration Drive” in support of His Excellency, Peter Obi. This development reflects a deepening political consciousness among Nigerians and an increasing willingness by citizens to organise, participate, and shape the democratic process in a more structured and impactful manner. Following engagements by the Village Boys Movement across national and state levels, the Obidient Movement recognises the importance of such initiatives in strengthening grassroots participation and translating public sentiment into coordinated civic and political action. The first phase of the march is scheduled for 28th March 2026 across Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Plateau, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Enugu, Kogi, and Edo States, with subsequent phases expected to extend to major political and commercial centres nationwide. The Obidient Movement encourages its members, supporters, and all citizens who share the vision of a more accountable and people-centred Nigeria to actively engage in peaceful and lawful civic activities that advance democratic participation and national renewal. This moment goes beyond any single event or group. It represents a broader opportunity to build a disciplined, inclusive, and results-oriented movement capable of driving meaningful political change. Central to this effort is the need to strengthen political structures, deepen citizen participation, and ensure that democratic processes reflect the true will of the people. Increased political engagement, including party registration and grassroots organisation, remains critical to achieving these outcomes. As conversations continue around leadership, equity, and national direction, the Obidient Movement reiterates its commitment to principles of competence, integrity, and service, and aligns with all constructive efforts aimed at advancing these values within Nigeria’s political landscape. The Movement also calls on political institutions and stakeholders to respond with responsibility and foresight to the growing demand for credible leadership and inclusive governance. Ultimately, sustainable change will require coordinated action, strategic organisation, and long-term commitment from citizens across all regions. The Obidient Movement remains focused on supporting initiatives that strengthen democratic participation and contribute to building a Nigeria that works for all. Signed: Dr Tanko Yunusa Global Coordinator, Obidient Movement

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Tinubu and Seyi Dey ball, Dey lavish Wike and his son Dey ball, Dey lavish All politicians and their kids Dey ball, Dey lavish. But na me APC dey tell se I have to suffer first because “it will get worse before it gets better.” E no go better for you people! 🙏😭

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FACTCHECK: APC National Convention 2026 A speaker just said that Nigeria ranks 2nd behind India in renewable energy. That's a fat lie. It is classical propaganda of the Tinubu-led APC administration . Nigeria is not currently implementing the second-largest renewable energy project in the world, nor does it rank second behind India in overall renewable capacity. Selling lies and propaganda as achievements is criminal. Welcome to Tinubu’s #Ricegeria!

@NGRPresident @asovilladigital @OfficialAPCNg @APCConvention From an official Govt handle. APC destroys everything it touches

Live from Eagle Square. Be a part of the #APCNationalConvention as it happens. Watch the event LIVE using the link below: youtube.com/live/GUSYpmpvX… @asovilladigital | @OfficialAPCNg | @APCConvention

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For Those who do not know, I have been in politics since 2008. In 2019 I was Appointed SA. To Governor of Cross River state. In 2022 I contested for the primaries for House of Assembly and I didn’t get it, I remained loyal to my party the APC. I know what loyalty is and I have exhibited it all my life. We don’t beg to belong, we are already in the beloved.🤚🏾🇳🇬💪🏿

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An investigation by the Londoner and Tax Policy Associates has revealed that the late CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, owned 106 properties at the heart of London via offshore firms. Now, this is where it gets interesting. Herbert Wigwe owned more UK properties than Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, 39-year-old Saudi billionaire Prince Turki bin Salman and Blackstone CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman. It is now clear why the Wigwe family were on each other's throats immediately after Herbert passed and why they also fought his kids. They must have seen the staggering property portfolio that Herbert left behind and said, "No, these kids can’t manage this vast wealth alone." But in all these, the truth is this. Herbert was a very wealthy man before he passed on, and his beloved bank Access Bank has not been the same since he left. May his soul continue to rest. In peace, Amen.

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Tinubu is now facing a politcal dilemma over the controversial Muslim/Muslim ticket of 2023. Now the party is under pressure to replace Shettima with a Christian in 2027, according to media reports. Replacing Shettima(if it ultimately happens) will be a zero sum game. I knew from the beginning that the Muslim/Muslim ticket of 2023 was not sustainable. It's a dangerously divisive politcal gamble that generated ill-will and acrimony. The strategy sacrificed justice and equity for the sake of expediency. No group is insignificant, irrelevant or nonexistent because they are small. The weaponisation of numerical advantage for power grab may produce short-term gains, but the risks are not worth it in the long-term. But the issue has now gone beyond the APC because of powerful international pressure, mainly from the United States. Now the party is under pressure to do what it ought to have done in 2023. The argument for a Muslim/Muslim ticket was flawed from the start. They told us that competence was more important religious identity. Does that mean there was no Christian good enough to be a Vice President? It was an opportunistic argument that didn't dovetail with common sense or logic. Even the promoters of the argument knew that they were lying through their teeth. Why do we need external pressure to do what is right? Democracy is not merely about a game of numbers. It's about equity; it's about protecting the rights of the smallest minority. Small and marginalised groups, if adequately led and organised, can disrupt democracies. Didn't the Niger Delta militants force the government to the negotiating table? So, ultimately the stability of democracy doesn’t depend on numbers; it depends on justice and equity. Na-Allah Muhammad Zagga

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APC don dey do their Convention. Opposition Parties still dey Do Deep Reflection. ADC dey wait for “First to do the Largest Transaction” …Nothing wey my eye never see with this forthcoming 2027 Election. 😂🥳🇳🇬

@FinPlanKaluAja1 @Gozie_Neme x.com/i/status/20377…

The Minister of Defence has no business at any partisan political gathering None whatsoever