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Andikan Willie

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Journalist | Project Manager | Energy Enthusiast

Katılım Ağustos 2019
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Aláshelà
Aláshelà@TheYemiKing·
A sitting Nigerian governor was abducted by his own police escorts In July 2003, Dr. Chris Ngige, the freshly elected Governor of Anambra State, found himself in the middle of one of the most bizarre political dramas in Nigeria’s history. Barely three months into his tenure, the man who had ridden to power on the back of the powerful Uba political machine fell out with his godfather, Chief Chris Uba. Ngige had dared to assert his independence, refusing to hand over the state treasury and rejecting the total control the godfather demanded. That defiance would cost him dearly. On the morning of July 10, 2003, a large contingent of policemen, led by Assistant Inspector-General Raphael Ige, stormed the Anambra State Government House in Awka. They disarmed the governor’s security detail at gunpoint, bundled Ngige into a vehicle, and whisked him away. Not to a police station or a safe house but to Choice Hotel in the same Awka metropolis. There, in a courtyard, they presented him with a pre-written resignation letter and ordered him to sign. Ngige, still very much the sitting governor, looked them in the eye and refused. “I’m still the governor,” he reportedly told his abductors. For several hours, the state was thrown into chaos. A forged resignation letter was read in the House of Assembly. Rumours flew. The godfather’s men thought they had pulled off a perfect civilian coup. But Ngige held firm, even as he was held against his will. Eventually, through a combination of public outcry, intervention by traditional rulers (including one monarch who reportedly showed up with a pistol), and his own clever manoeuvring, Ngige was released later that day. He returned to Government House to a hero’s welcome from thousands of supporters. The saga exposed the raw underbelly of godfatherism in Nigerian politics, where a man could be installed as governor only to be treated like a disposable puppet. Ngige survived the abduction, finished his term amid more turbulence, and later became a Senator and Minister of Labour.
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Man of Letters.@Letter_to_Jack

~ Tell us a political power tussle story that sounds untrue but is actually true.

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso@KwankwasoRM·
Last night, I received a courtesy visit from my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, shortly after his successful screening as the presidential aspirant of our party, the NDC. The future is bright and full of promise. - RMK
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Dr Edinam Dean Eton
Dr Edinam Dean Eton@edinamdean·
I told my dad to ONLY speak to me in my native language and he’s is actually doing it pls 😭😭😭
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Big-D
Big-D@_d4hn13l_·
Fulanis are not the only tribe in this country. Islam is not Nigeria's official religion.
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Richard
Richard@afc_richard·
2004 🏆 vs 2026 🏆 22 years later, but we did it Nan ❤️
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Peter Obi
Peter Obi@PeterObi·
Yesterday, May 19th, in Abuja, I attended the Presidential screening organised by our party, which took over two and a half hours. They carefully reviewed all my documents, including my degree certificates, NYSC credentials, and age declarations. During the process, I also addressed questions regarding my vision for a new Nigeria and the type of leadership our nation urgently needs right now. Following this, I was cleared and received the presidential nomination form I had previously paid for. I would like to commend the screening committee, led by former governor Sam Egwu, for their thorough and professional approach. Additionally, I appreciate our party's leadership for upholding the democratic process. A New Nigeria is POssible. - PO
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Andikan Willie@andiwillie·
Atiku go come use Arsenal story as inspiration to continue contesting for president😒
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Arsenal
Arsenal@Arsenal·
Arsenal: 2025/26 Premier League champions.
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Hauwa 🌟🌬
Hauwa 🌟🌬@Hauwa_L·
You cannot rehabilitate a person that beheads a person. You cannot rehabilitate someone that offs people for sport. You cannot rehabilitate someone that kidnaps and rapes children.
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Arsenal
Arsenal@Arsenal·
The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.
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Andikan Willie@andiwillie·
@YunusaTanko My brother, don't stay in Abuja. Tour the country and mobilise Obidients let's take this PVC drive into tertiary institutions
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Dr Yunusa Tanko
Dr Yunusa Tanko@YunusaTanko·
May 19, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT Nigerians, Go Get Your Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) Now The Obidient Movement calls on all Nigerians who are eligible to vote (18 years and above) and are yet to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to seize the opportunity provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. No responsible Nigerian should sit on the fence at this defining moment in our nation’s democratic journey towards a New Nigeria. This crucial nationwide exercise is ongoing and will end on Friday, July 10, 2026. This is the last opportunity for Nigerians to secure their PVCs in preparation for the forthcoming 2027 General Elections. Our movement is borne out of a shared yearning for good governance. We affirm that active participation in the electoral process is not just a constitutional right, but also a sacred duty we owe ourselves and future generations. Our PVCs are the key to unlocking the many untapped potentials of this great nation and ending corruption, insecurity, unemployment, and poverty. We call on civil society organisations, the media, religious bodies, private organisations, government institutions, traders, community leaders, and families to mobilise Nigerians on the need for voter registration and active participation in the voting process. Democracy only thrives when citizens actively participate in electing those who govern them, while voter apathy encourages poor leadership. If you need to replace your lost PVC, transfer your polling unit, or correct your data, quickly log on to the dedicated CVR online portal at: cvr.inecnigeria.org Alternatively, visit the nearest INEC State or Local Government Area office nationwide between 9:00am and 3:00pm. The general public is also informed that INEC will display the register of voters from Thursday, July 23, 2026, to Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This exercise will allow the public to scrutinise the published voters’ records and enable the Commission to correct any observed anomalies. We urge Nigerians not to postpone collecting their PVCs. We must register to vote. We must vote, and we shall defend our mandate. Remember, a registered voter with a PVC today is a powerful voice for change tomorrow. A New Nigeria is POssible. E Signed: Dr. Yunusa Tanko National Coordinator Obidient Movement
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Nigeria Democratic Congress
Ladies and Gentlemen of Nigeria. We have a country to rescue. Get your PVC.
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Osamudiamen
Osamudiamen@OSAS4l·
Now that Peter Obi is the sole presidential aspirant in NDC, We can start printing banners right ?
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