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Today, I paid a condolence visit to my dear brother, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, following the passing of his beloved mother. I prayed that Almighty God grants her eternal rest and comforts him, his family, and all who mourn her. I also visited the family of my departed elder brother, the highly revered Reverend Dr William Okoye, whose passing is a great loss to our nation and to humanity. Rev. Okoye lived a life of faith, sacrifice, and unwavering service to God and humanity. His legacy will continue to inspire generations. Thereafter, I paid a visit to a dear brother, Mr Isaac Fayose, who was also recently bereaved, to express my heartfelt sympathies and solidarity. In moments of grief, standing with one another is one of the greatest expressions of our shared humanity. I pray that Almighty God grants the departed eternal rest and comforts every family in mourning. -PO

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Thank you for raising these points. A few clarifications: SmartBallot has never claimed to replace INEC’s voter register, accreditation, collation, or official election results. It is a grassroots voter mobilization and organization platform designed to help citizens organize by polling unit, mobilize volunteers and polling unit agents, support election observation, and promote transparency. SmartBallot’s reach is not measured by Google Play downloads alone. The platform was built to include people without smartphones and currently has over 7 million offline voters alongside 11,000+ online registered voters. We also take security and privacy seriously. SmartBallot uses industry standard security measures to protect users’ information, and we continuously strengthen our systems to safeguard data as the platform grows. No app alone can solve vote buying, insecurity, or institutional challenges. But technology can help Nigerians organize better, increase participation, and improve transparency. We welcome constructive criticism, but it should accurately reflect what SmartBallot does, and what it has never claimed to do.

Smart ballot app has No legal authority — It cannot replace INEC’s voter register, accreditation, or official collation. Votes cast in the app have no bearing on official results. • Adoption and scale limits — Low downloads (1K+ on Google Play), iOS focus in some descriptions, and reliance on internet/smartphones exclude many rural or low-income voters. Verification depends on admins, risking bias. • Security and trust risks — As a private platform, it faces potential hacking, data concerns, or perceptions of partisanship (e.g., heavy Obidient-linked promotion). It cannot guarantee nationwide integrity. smartballotapp.com • Doesn’t address root causes — Vote buying, elite capture, insecurity, and INEC independence require legal reforms, stronger institutions, economic improvements, and political will — not an app.

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Roadmap to a New Nigeria That Is Possible – Part II Education and Healthcare: The Foundation of a Renewed Nigeria Recall that on July 1st, in Part 1 of "My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria," I outlined the broad framework of my proposed roadmap for national renewal. In it, I emphasised that the transformation of Nigeria must begin with rebuilding our human capital through quality education and healthcare, supported by reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), character and civic education, and strategic investments that will move our nation from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one. I promised to follow up with other parts in the coming weeks and months. Today, July 16th, in the middle of July, I wish to expand on these two critical pillars - education and healthcare - because they are the bedrock upon which every prosperous nation is built. They are the cornerstones of the foundation that will ensure that a son of nobody can become somebody and remove many from the ranks of the disaffected who often become tools in the insecurity challenges confronting us. Evidence from around the world shows that quality education and accessible healthcare are among the clearest distinctions between thriving nations and lagging ones. Princeton University Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton highlights this reality in his book, “The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality.” Nothing, therefore, could be further from the truth than the claim by some young people that “education is a scam.” Education, when combined with good health, provides the ladder for individual upward mobility and drives economic growth for the nation. We must become more intentional about aligning education with our national priorities, as Singapore did, and challenge our country to value education in the same way Deng Xiaoping repeatedly urged China to do from 1978 onwards, with the remarkable transformation we see today. We will work through commissions that strengthen collaboration among the tiers of government, ensuring that primary education is domiciled at the community and local government levels, with strong parental involvement and curricula that are sensitive to local economic factor endowments and the value chains derived from them. State governments will be supported to expand high-quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as well as general secondary education, through targeted grants and incentives. We are also developing schemes that will enable universities to focus more deliberately on specialised areas of teaching and research, making them globally competitive while producing a workforce equipped for the demands of the future. A NEW Nigeria is POssible. -PO

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Nigeria in Focus at the ECFR Berlin Roundtable. Yesterday, at the invitation of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), I had the honour of participating in a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond,” held at the ECFR office in Berlin, Germany. The dialogue brought together policymakers, diplomats, development experts, business leaders, representatives of international organisations, and members of the international media to discuss Nigeria’s future and its role in an increasingly interconnected global landscape. Our discussions centred on Nigeria’s democratic journey beyond 2027, international affairs, development cooperation, and the need to strengthen bilateral partnerships that can accelerate economic growth and improve the lives of our people. A key focus of the engagement was how Nigeria can deepen collaboration with international partners to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), recognising that they remain the backbone of every productive economy and are indispensable to job creation, innovation, wealth creation, and sustainable national development. We also exchanged views on strengthening democratic institutions, expanding trade and investment opportunities, promoting regional stability, improving governance, and creating an enabling environment that inspires confidence among citizens, investors, and Nigeria’s international partners. I was encouraged by the thoughtful contributions and genuine interest demonstrated by participants in Nigeria’s future. The presence of senior representatives from the German Federal Government, development agencies, business associations, policy institutes, foundations, international organisations, and respected global media organisations underscores the strategic importance of Nigeria and the shared desire to see our nation realise its enormous potential. During the discussions, I reiterated my unwavering belief that Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation. What is required is competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over politics of consumption. Nigeria’s future is bright, but only if we make the deliberate choices that will move our country from consumption to production, from poverty to prosperity, and from division to unity. By embracing good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive partnerships with the international community, we can build an economy that works for all Nigerians and restores our nation’s standing among the comity of nations. I sincerely thank the European Council on Foreign Relations for the invitation and all participants for a frank, engaging, and constructive exchange of ideas. Conversations such as these remain vital in fostering mutual understanding, strengthening international cooperation, and building enduring partnerships for the benefit of Nigeria, Africa, and the global community. A New Nigeria Is POssible. - PO

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Suspension of Examination Fees: A Victory for the People I received the welcome news of the suspension of the newly introduced examination fees with relief. This is a victory for the Nigerian people. While I commend the authorities for listening to the widespread public outcry and suspending the policy, it must be said that the fee was an unnecessary burden that should never have been introduced at this time of great hardship, when we should be doing everything possible to invest in basic education and reduce the millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria. At a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet, access to education should be expanded, not restricted. Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue. Imposing multiple fees at the basic education level risks denying many children their right to education. At that stage, the State has a duty to invest in educating and preparing its citizens for productive lives, not to erect financial barriers that keep them out of school. True leadership is demonstrated not only by making decisions but also by having the humility to reverse policies that impose unnecessary hardship on the people. Many other anti-people policies deserve similar reconsideration. I thank the citizens, parents, and advocacy groups whose voices made this reversal possible. A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO

I would like to appeal to all Obidients and every Nigerian who believes in a better future to join us on SmartBallot as we work together to register and organize voters across every polling unit in the country. If you have already joined, please invite your family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues to register as well. Every new voter we register and every polling unit we cover brings us one step closer to helping Peter Obi win the 2027 presidential election and ensuring that every vote counts. Click the link in our bio to register, invite others, and help us reach every polling unit across Nigeria. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our nation.

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