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Today, I felt highly honoured as I was hosted at a grand reception ceremony by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, in conjunction with Delta State Ijaw political leaders (elected and appointed), in Bomadi. For me, this is the highest level of regard and appreciation anyone can receive from an ethnic nationality. Today, I am an Ijaw man. It was a moment of joy when I was honoured with the Izon Ebidowei Award of Delta State by Delta Ijaw traditional rulers. At the event, I re-emphasised my administration’s determination to change the development narrative in our riverine communities. I also used the opportunity to thank my brother Governor, H.E. Senator Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, who attended the ceremony, my leaders, stakeholders, youths, and women who came out en masse to show solidarity. To the Ijaw nation, I truly cherish this historic occasion and show of love.

My oyibo wife woke up one morning and told me she is divorcing me. Wait! She didn't tell me, they sent me a paper written in Dutch. I took the paper to work the following day so my colleague will help me interpret. That's how i got to know it's a divorce paper. I have only been in the country for 3 years, so my ex wanted to divorce and send me back to Africa since she gave me papers. Turns out, as we later found out, that the country has amended their law and now allows one to complete their stay as stipulated on their paper, so long the marriage lasted at least 3 years (I had 5 years papers then). Upon realization, my ex tried to mend fences and get us back, but it's too late. I was afraid. She owned me. I submitted to her whims and caprices because I feared i would lose my right to stay if she divorces me. When the divorce papers came i went into depression. I began to lose weight. Where do i begin from? How do i go back home and face my people? I pleaded with her but it fell on deaf ears. She even booked a one-way ticket for me. She said it's her own little way of helping me transition to my new reality. You need to see her disappointed when we found out i could stay. I moved out and rented my own space-far from her and her troubles. It's been years now. That period really tested me but i thank God for God.

What if they just split the country?

So much ignorance in this post. You believe the minorities in the north would be conquered by Islamists, but the minorities in the south would not. Lol. The “south-south” would certainly be shared like bread between the SW and SE. If I were from a minority group, I would also be a chronic “One Nigeriaist”.

Outsiders and 30bg, he’s in Nigeria now before the end of the month, one of them must beat him o

Power does reveal character, but history isn’t optional. Abacha’s regime brought military dictatorship, Ogoni executions, Kudirat’s assassination, billions looted, and a gagged press with many living in fear of being locked in dungeons. Some families never recovered from the trauma and those old wounds have not healed fully. NADECO activists weren’t perfect including a few relatives of mine, but equating them as “worse” than that era romanticizes real atrocities many Nigerians suffered. Let’s critique today’s failures on rule of law and accountability across all sides, but let’s not rewrite the past to score points. I would equally frown tomorrow if someone says endsars protesters, are worse than murderous/criminal police officers. A New Nigeria needs facts, not selective memory. Let’s build Nigeria forward with truth. 🇳🇬

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