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@jon_d_doe @oppressed_iam From a conscientious man that I respect a lot

Politics is not what I am known for. I am an authority when it comes to relationships or marriages. But political decisions or choices affect leadership. And when leadership is poor, men and women are less interested in getting married and raising a family. Or some would use it as an excuse to steal, harm others or go into fraud. I have looked at all the presidential candidates that we have today, and I see that potential in the persons of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. I won't always discuss politics because I don't like it, and it creates enemies unnecessarily. But I have seen a high level of poverty and shock in the numbers of persons that have been begging for money to survive from close families and friends. And I know it's because of our economy. An economy led by President Tinubu. I have seen wives lose their husbands in a large scale like never seen before due to insecurity. I have seen mothers and wives decide to prostitute themselves because they have to feed their children. I have seen parents enable their children to go into fraud and prostitution because of our harsh economy. I cannot continue to teach people on how to maintain a healthy relationship or marriage, while their pockets cannot sustain it and their children are hungry. I want to promote someone that gives hope to the ordinary Nigerians and has a track record. Do not be distracted by my political posts in recent times. I am doing it because I am concerned with our future. The suffering is too much for a country as rich as Nigeria. And we have leaders who do not show empathy. Rather, they politicize the level of insecurity and massive corruption as a political witch-hunt. Greed and quest for power is the bane. Poverty weaponization is the catalyst. Religion and tribe are the result. You young Nigerians must see these things for what they are. Your mates in countries where they have elected good politicians are getting married very early and raising their families. But you're still begging for recharge card, doing yahoo and olosho on tik tok and IG. This is not the life that was promised to you by these greedy politicians. Take back your country. End.

@jon_d_doe @oppressed_iam @jon_d_doe This particular post reveals something about you. You are a deep thinker. A conscientious man with discipline. You say it as it is - you've always done that anyway! God bless you for standing on the side of trut🙏🙏🙏

@Uno_009 @AgaraSariki I see Senator Asuquo as a beacon of hope. He's an astute politician and would have been the Governor of Cross River State if not for some agreements that were made at the Obong of Calabar's Palace. And believe me when I say he's more loved by the people than the sitting governor

BREAKING: Political tension in Cross River APC as Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong set to resign from APC. Reports suggest a deepening rift between the Cross River South senator and the state governor, with party insiders alleging he may be sidelined in the next election cycle. Sources claim discussions around a possible return ticket have become uncertain, fueling talk that the senator could be considering his political future outside the APC if the standoff continues.

@OkezieWarick @Chude_ND1 Running to the grave you mean

@Chude_ND1 Atiku - Amaechi 2027 Atiku - Soludo 2031 Atiku - Kenneth Okonkwo 2035 Atiku - Emma 2042 Atiku - Mikel Obi 2047 Atiku - Nnamdi Kanu 2051 Atiku - Kene Nnewi 2055 Atiku - Afam Deluxo 2090 Atiku - Uche Okoye 2095 Atiku - Ozonna 2101 Atiku will keep on running.

A coalition was formed, bringing together opposition heavyweights, with Peter Obi as its shining star, yet you still drove such a man away! You had a leader with the goodwill of the masses, a fierce cult following, and over six million votes delivered in the last election through raw people power alone, no governors, no senators, no House of Assembly members. Even after brazen, widespread rigging robbed him of victory, you chased such a man away because of your greed. Now, what exactly is your grand plan for the ADC without Peter Obi at the forefront? Let’s call it what it is: this ADC is a trap! Atiku and his allies bring nothing, no vision, no strategy, no political weight at all. Someone who could do anything with the support of 14 PDP governors in 2023, what will he do with a spineless ADC?

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

Consistency na im go kee this man guyyy You can hate him but not this constant energy 💯

Majority of the people say that they don't want you, and that you should step aside and become a respected statesman. But you don't want to. Your greed and ambition is more important than that of the people you want to lead. You'll never smell that seat. End.

@jon_d_doe @OceanBiz358_ Amen!🙏 Someone who said it was the turn of the North in 2014 but he contested again in 2023 when it was the turn of the South. Midterm the turn of the South, he wants to contest again. Let someone make that make sense to me. Absolute greed!

@SarautaMaryam Why I strongly feel he is working for Tinubu. Not that he doesn't know what's happening at the moment, but deliberately choose to be blind to reality. One thing is certain, PO will not play second fiddle to anyone. Not now, not ever. Tinubu continue instead

ATTENTION: Babangida is Wise, And Here’s Why. Between 2007 and 2011, when talks of a possible return surfaced, his loyalists quietly pushed the idea and floated rumours to test public sentiment. But what happened? Ibrahim Babangida read the room... He understood something many politicians ignore: not every opportunity is worth taking. So, he stepped back. Today, he comfortably sits in the league of “statesmen”, not because history has forgotten, but because he knew when not to re-enter the arena and risk what remained of his reputation. Now think about Yakubu Gowon... A former Head of State who, despite his place in history, never contested for president. Not once! In a country where power is often chased at all costs, he chose not to; because sometimes, the strongest move is restraint. Then contrast that with Muhammadu Buhari... His eventual victory came down to the following: timing, coalition strength, and yes, the credibility of a pastor-VP helped. But today, Nigerians are far more discerning. The same playbook may not work again. Then there’s Theophilus Danjuma, still respected. Arguably the most influential and respected man from the North East. Ever wondered why he never contested? I’ll leave you to think about that... But that your Cameroonian doesn't know when not to throw the hat. 👩🏾‍🦯👩🏾‍🦯👩🏾‍🦯

@alexofficiallyy @ZorrobankzC @SavvyRinu They're deliberately turning blind to that part. One with genuine interest do not need to buy his way to serve the people. Buying your way to get there I'd already a red flag. You can't compare that with PO who genuinely care about the welfare of Nigerians. They won't just listen

@ZorrobankzC @Eplusta1 @SavvyRinu Lol, wait, the summary of this ur writeup is that atiku is here for the interest of poor Nigerians? The same dollar sharing atiku?do u even have an idea of how much atiku has splashed in all the elections he's contested? If that man grabs power! My Godddd!

Someone has to say it and I will. The only reason why people are still trying to push Atiku for presidency is because we have too many extremely selfish “elites” who will not support a reformer because all they are waiting for their own turn to benefit from the national cake. Only few are interested in Nigeria as a country. The rest just wants their share too. That’s why the Nigeria project will never make it. There are too many “Emi lo kans” who do not see Nigeria as a nation that can ever be bound in freedom, equity, peace, unity and inclusivity. Pin this 📌

@CenteEngr @ZorrobankzC @SavvyRinu Educated on what exactly? On mediocracy? Atiku left PDP to form APC which brought Buhari to power for a disastrous 8 years. In 2023 which was the time for a Southerner he contested again, and still want to contest next year and you lot think it's normal. This is Nigeria...

@ZorrobankzC @Eplusta1 @SavvyRinu Nice write-up and they need to be properly educated.

@ZorrobankzC @SavvyRinu This advocacy for mediocracy is the reason why this country isn't moving forward but backward. Someone who keeps contesting every Eke market day is only doing it for selfish reasons not because he has anything valuable to offer.

The 'room' you want him to read is a Twitter bubble. The 'room' he is reading is a country where 133 million people are in multidimensional poverty. Hunger doesn’t have a 'Southern Turn.' Insecurity doesn’t check for a 'Zoning' certificate before it strikes. Infact while you are obsessed with the Geography' of power, the Atiku is obsessed with the Logistics of recovery. You mention 2014? Atiku built a coalition to stabilize a drifting nation,as the majority believed that year . In 2027, he is the only bridge strong enough to carry the weight of a unified opposition. While your heroes are busy 'decamping' from their 3rd party in 4 years because they didn't get an easy path, the Veteran is still in the room, building the structure you’re too impatient to understand. 'Reading the room' is for people who want to be popular. 'Saving the country' is for people who are willing to be misunderstood while they do the work. Nigeria needs a Fixer, not a Geographer Regards brother

@ZorrobankzC @SavvyRinu You guys keep talking as if the rest of us are fools. Atiku joined a coalition in 2014 on the premise that it was the turn of the North. Can't he simply read the room this time. Obviously, he's doing this not because he genuinely wants to serve but because of selfish reasons.

Rinu,true reform requires the grit to build, not the habit of fleeing. The big man have changed party logos three times in three years, yet you call the man who stayed to build the foundation ‘selfish.’ Anger is a vibe, but winning 176,000 polling units requires the math he keep running away from. While the 'Messiah' is busy decamping again because a primary feels 'competitive,' the veteran is doing the work. You don’t rescue a nation by being the first to leave the room when it gets hot. Resilience is a legacy, restlessness is just noise.

When Borrowing is Leprosy and cancerous. Mr. President, borrowing is not only a leprosy, but a killer cancer when it is borrowed for consumption and not production as it is in Nigeria today. Borrowing for consumption slowly eats away at the health, reputation, and autonomy of a nation. One of the major “leprosy” afflicting Nigeria today is not just debt, but debt without productivity. Debt that is not tied to measurable economic value. Debt that does not translate into jobs, growth, or improved living standards for the Nigerian people. No serious economy borrows recklessly. Nations borrow with discipline, with purpose, and with a clear plan for repayment through productive investment. Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 provides that “Any government in the Federation or its agencies and corporations desirous of borrowing shall, specify the purpose for which the borrowing is intended and present a cost-benefit analysis, detailing the economic and social benefits of the purpose to which the intended borrowing is to be applied” Cost-benefit analysis must show how the loan would be applied, how it will impact economic growth and improve the welfare of Nigerian citizens in measurable ways. Most of the borrowings by this government do not satisfy the requirements of law or the requirements of economic common sense. The humongous borrowing so far does not show how the projects for the loans enhance the productive capacity of the nation and the welfare of Nigerian citizens. These loans are also dangerous because they burden the capacity of the Nigerian state to improve the economy in the future, as we have one of the world’s highest debt servicing ratios. What matters is not debt-GDP as much as debt-debt servicing ratio because the latter constrains our capacity to finance the sectors that drive human development and economic growth. If the money is wrongly spent as we do in Nigeria currently, it becomes double jeopardy because you are using current revenue to service debts that did not add to revenue or improve capacity for more production in the future. A responsible government does not merely defend borrowing; it explains it, justifies it, and most importantly, ensures it works for the people. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

@PeterObi Yet, some grown ups will flood this space with "our GDP is experiencing growth," "our economy is improving." Even if that were to be true, which we all know it's all propaganda, how does it improve security of lives and property?

A decaying Nation Crying for Leadership. What we have witnessed across our country in just the past 48 hours is not only tragic, it is utterly unacceptable and a damning indictment of our collective failure of leadership. From the reported killings in Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna and Benue States, to the gruesome murder of an entire family in Plateau State, and the heartbreaking abduction of innocent children in Kogi State, one of the incidents involves children conveying their mother's dead body for burial. Nigeria is bleeding. We are fast becoming a nation where human life is treated as expendable, where citizens live in fear, and where the basic duty of government, to protect lives and property, is repeatedly neglected. 11 innocent Nigerians were killed in Katsina State. 7 more in Benue State. 23 in Adamawa State in just one day. An entire family was brutally murdered in Plateau State. 24 children were abducted from an orphanage in Kogi State, and 10 more children were taken in Kaduna State, all within 48 hours. These are not mere statistics; they are our fellow Nigerians, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, whose lives have been brutally cut short or violently disrupted. This cannot continue. A nation cannot develop under the weight of such persistent insecurity and human tragedy. The normalisation of these horrors is itself a crisis. We must ask, with all sense of urgency and responsibility: where is the leadership? Where is the coordination, the competence, and the compassion required to confront this menace decisively? My heart goes out to all the grieving families across these states. I pray for divine comfort for those who have lost loved ones and for the safe and immediate return of all abducted children. A New Nigeria is not just a slogan; it has become an urgent necessity. A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

@Ucheorji13 @Mindset_Post When they phased out history in our curriculum, we kept mute! As much as I do not want to be a proponent of hearsay, these things should be taught in our schools. Millennials and Genzys need to know what they're up against. Sooner or later, we'll be no more, what'll happen then?

@Mindset_Post Nigeria salvation will NEVER come from the gods of our punishment and oppressors. U.S. playbook is to disguise as agents of civilization and democracy but it's an established pattern of the empire. Nigerians MUST do everything to overthrow puppets of Western powers in Aso Rock.

If famed Nigeria human rights lawyer Femi Falana accuses Nigeria's ruling APC Party of manipulating the judiciary to try and bring about a one-party state by destroying the opposition,then the world should pay attention -Tibor Nagy, Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African

@IBLaideAdebimpe @UnkleAyo These same guys are trying to garner support from whoever and wherever! It was a matter of convenience for them to invite Tunde to the villa. Since then, there's been an air of arrogance in his approach to all of these. Seems there's been a tribal whispering 🤷

@UnkleAyo The major problem of @UnkleAyo is you belief you are always right. Sincerely, Tunde has not done anything wrong. Do you belief him to turn down his state governor's or President's invitation. Nah! Infact, getting close to these guys will solve some problems faster.

Another shalaye for your entertainment. 😌 "Fanboy" isn't an insult o. We were all fanboys. If you were a slithering APC agent in 2022, no compass will join us together. You were doing good work. I respected it. I even helped with hints on how to NFT your work. You acknowledged what myself and Wiz was doing. Fanboy to fanboy. I like that you cropped everything out. Establishing a reachout was based on ideals. The instant you engaged a shift and descended to a political whitewashing detergent, those ideals stopped existing. Your decision. My disengagement. You're used to people around you consistently licking your ass because you help 5 children out of the slums, whilst taking sides with the same person who orchestrated policies that made those slums possible in the first place. *unsubscribed. I'm not sorry that I practice what I preach online. There's no "network", "association" that is worth keeping - for anyone who takes the side of a murderous government.

Nigeria Must Prioritise Education or Risk Falling Further Behind. Yesterday, at Coal City University Enugu I delivered a lecture on 'Repositioning Nigeria’s education sector for national growth and global competitiveness' I also seized the opportunity to commend the Vice-Chancellor and the entire management of the University for their commitment to academic excellence and for providing a platform for meaningful national discourse. No nation rises above the quality of its education system. Nigeria’s current low Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.548 and persistent high unemployment are clear symptoms of chronic underinvestment in education and human capital development. The data is equally revealing. Nigeria allocates less than 10% of its budget to education, far below the 15–20% global benchmark. Youth unemployment and underemployment exceed 30%, while life expectancy remains among the lowest 50–55 years. Literacy levels hover below average 59% and 65%, all of which point to deep structural weaknesses in our development trajectory. In contrast, comparable countries such as Indonesia and Egypt, and South Africa have high HDI levels with HDI scores of 0.72–0.75. They all have higher life expectancy of above 65 years, higher literacy levels and higher per capita incomes of $3,500 above, while Nigeria is about $1000. This stronger progress was through sustained and deliberate investment in education, healthcare, and broader human capital development. The difference is not in talent, but in priority and policy consistency. We must move beyond rhetoric and confront these realities with urgency. I therefore called for a total review of Nigeria’s education funding model, stronger public-private partnerships, and more inclusive policies that recognise the role of both public and private institutions in educating Nigerian students. It is difficult to justify excluding private universities from intervention frameworks like TETFund when they are actively contributing to national capacity building. Education is not charity; it is the foundation of national growth and the gateway to global competitiveness. With sustained investment in education and a deliberate focus on human capital development, a new Nigeria is not only POssible - it is inevitable. -PO

Renewed Tragedy I finished a TV analysis on the sack of the Ministers of Finance and Housing and a director in a federal ministry called me. It was one of the most emotional discussions I have had in recent time. This guy told me how many technocrats are destroyed by Tinubu’s government refusal to release money for projects. The budget goes to political funds as the World Bank reported. This director said he had never seen this level of state capture. He knew Doris would be downgraded the day she said the truth against official lie. And perhaps that is why a Squeler, an taxation evangelist without candor like Oyedele would replace Edu. He wailed and prayed that somehow God would save Nigeria from Tinubu. His only consolation is that he is going on retirement so he does not continue to deal with hungry contractors and service providers whose bills are not paid because budgets have been tracked and trapped in political funds. I was sobered by this conversation. I ask myself, “who really thinks this administration has done well? Well, only three class of people: 1. Social media influencers who are paid for gigs and are also monetizing, 2. Governors who are receiving windfalls and creating their own political funds, 3. Ethnic bigots who think “it is our turn to eat”, and 4. 1% business pirates whose businesses are part of the platforms for current Ponzi schemes of our economic casino and their accessories I am yet to encounter any Nigerian outside this four categories who believes this government has done well. Let me know if you have.

The Attack on the GUO Bus Along Benin–Ore Expressway: Condemnable. I received the devastating report of a violent attack on a GUO transport bus travelling along the Benin–Ore Expressway, where armed kidnappers reportedly ambushed the vehicle, killed the driver, and abducted all passengers into a nearby bush. Sadly, this has become an increasingly distressing and recurring story. This is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the worsening insecurity on our highways and across the nation. No society can truly thrive under such conditions of fear and uncertainty. The impact of this crisis now cuts across all sectors of national life and development. Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are being severely affected. Transporters are losing passengers, while traders and business owners are losing customers who can no longer travel safely to access goods and services. Economic activity is being quietly strangled by insecurity. We must urgently confront this situation and take decisive steps to improve security across the country, especially for ordinary Nigerians who cannot afford the option of air travel. We must rethink and strengthen our national security architecture. The protection of lives and property must remain the foremost responsibility of the state. Anything less is unacceptable. May God protect our people and grant comfort to the families of those affected. -PO