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@renoomokri Per the comment section, Nigerians and "if" are 5&6. If we had an educated president, if we had Buhari, if we had PO/Atiku, if we had a strict disctator. Why not have incorrupt, non-fraudulent, patriotic, and law abiding citizen 1st?? Aint all these criminals once a citizen??

@Toby2Utd @DanielRegha Regulation comes from the Fed.. state can introduce national regulation.

@larrider @DanielRegha i support privatisation, and i really hope it’s really regulated, and i actually believe abia state government will have what it takes to regulate it, buh monopolies come about even later, if one can successfully undercut his competitors for a period, he wins

Alex Otti says that he wants to remove Abia State from the National Grid completely, "even though it's a PRIVATE enterprise" and many Nigerians are busy cheering him and his idea like this is something truly positive. Are we really a serious people at all? Imagine the entire electricity of a state being owned and controlled by private enterprise(s), doesn't this leave the people at the mercy of the firm? Or you forget that electricity is a basic amenity that should be provided by the govt if we have serious leaders? Has privatizing anything ever benefitted the masses in this country? Take the only working refinery for example, today we are at the mercy of Dangote, he can increase and reduce prices at any time, and we have no choice because we are dependent on that one refinery that is privately owned. If Abia goes fully private, consumers will most definitely pay more, because there's a 99% chance the govt won't step in to regulate in the long run, and of course, it's private so the goal is to make profit whichever way neccesary. Abia State govt gets allocations, but wants to privatize electricity. The problem with many Nigerians is that once someone is put on a pedestal, logical thinking automatically goes off the window.

Bro, I understand your fear and your fear is legitimate. But understand that no one can have a monopoly of any business. You can only have it from the beginning before competition start setting in. Nigeria power sector needs to be privatized if we must have constant power. And yes, its going to be expensive. Not cos they privatized it but cos good things are not free. Trust me, Nigeria will "NEVER" have constant electricity if we are still depending on the government and some people are still paying close to nothing for electricity.

@larrider @DanielRegha i’m not supporting him, but competition drives down cost until it becomes a monopoly lol power is too important a thing to let it fall into the hands of a monopolist not saying that’s what’s happening, just saying

@peculiarpat1 @engr_funso So, the person works 16hrs/day, 7 days a week?? I hope his life would spend the money. And why aint you working the same job since its good and better money?? 😂😂😂. I rest my case.

Someone earning $16 will most likely hold two or even 3 jobs, something his Naija counterpart isn't privileged to have. Secondly, those who decide to keep one job will likely qualify for one benefit or the other, a privilege his Naija counterpart doesn't have. If he or she has family, he or she will get a tax return and child credit. Another privilege his Naija counterpart doesn't have access to. In fact, in the US, especially the Midwest where I reside, you can earn as high as $27 working in a factory. I know of an Akwa-Ibom guy here who holds just WAEC. He earns almost $9k in a month. He earns more than me with higher degrees. The only difference is that he works very long hours. Anyone can do the job he is doing.

I live in the US. I just bought fuel 30 minutes ago at a rate of $3.20 per gallon. In the US, gas is sold by the gallon, not by the liter. A gallon contains roughly 4 liters. Meanwhile, most workers in California earn more than $400 per day. This means that even if they buy 10 gallons of fuel in a day, they are still financially comfortable. The fact that most of you compare systems where the minimum wage differs so substantially speaks volumes.

Thats is fact, I agree with you that people that earn "actual" federal minimum wages in the US are like 1%. Reason you didnt see in any of my comment referencing $10. My example was $16 which is same as you mentioned. And its called living wage not minimum wage. And its determined by state not federal. For clarity, what is your point exactly? If i may ask, is someone earning $16/hr doing any better economically than someone earning 100k in Nigeria?? Since 100k is 50% more than the minimum wage just as $16/hr is 50% more than minimum wage in America?? Please factor in taxes and their monthly bills compare to their monthly salary. And you would understand my point. If not, then I rest my case.

I have been seeing your comments on this thread, I deliberately didn't want to go back and forth with you. Almost no one earns minimum wage in the US. In Minnesota, the minimum is $10 per hour, but even cleaners/janitor, Custodian and such jobs earn between 16 and $22. Most of them keep 2 jobs that enable them to earn higher or qualify for one benefit or the other. In a nutshell, they aren't the same. I don't know why some of you act this way.

@engr_funso @peculiarpat1 No I cant. I am not delusional to think that naija is good. I didnt say that in my comment. Naija is tough and in shambles. My point is minimum wagers in America are not better than a minimum wager in Nigeria. They are both suffering economically. If that make sense to you.

@larrider @peculiarpat1 Can you say same about Nigeria?

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I dont argue with stup1d people who dont think outside the box. Obviously you are very okay with your mediocres. Since Obi's name was the only one you picked from all the criminals I mentioned. Keep enjoying your suffering. But for all I know, Obi, Atiku and Tinubu are all criminals and mediocres.

You live in the US, have access to uninterrupted electricity and internet and other resources that should inform you better about Obi. But because you are too dense, you would rather believe what oluwole news agents and their e-rats said. 1diot, every governor who has led Anambra before or after Obi has had issues with the EFCC. Tinubu and his criminal gangs have been chasing people who are allegedly corrupt, since they got to power. Why haven't they done so to Obi? Please, take your exposed stup1dity far away from my comments.

Your post is exactly the post I have been looking for to give a proper response. The problem with many Nigerians is that we have been so battered and impoverished to the extent that traveling aroud even Nigeria or Africa is luxury. If we then talk about outside Africa, it's a huge prayer point and an "I better pass my neighbor" flex. Alex, traveling isn't luxury. It's a basic lifestyle for many people, if not majority, in Europe and America. It is NOT what wealth should provide for you. It is a basic thing that a government should make achievable for you. I do not own up to 1% of Otedeola's wealth but I can travel and live anywhere in the world because of my education. For most Europeans, Americans, Canadians, Chinese, Austrialians, etc they don't need my level of education to do this.

Bro, I am not comparing which is better. My point is that, dont think anyone in America is doing any better except you are high income earner just as high income earners are doing better in naija. Just imagine the scenario I gave you. If you pay 1k of your 1700 on rent alone, tell me what is left to survive with for the month. Electricity, phone bill, transportation. Food alone would take $500 from the remaining $700 for the month.

@truthstandalon1 @peculiarpat1 I should ask you. But on the average, I can tell you for free that someone who earn $16/hr, apprimately $1700/month after tax pays atleast $1000 per month on rent alone for 1 bedroom.

@peculiarpat1 Now we both have understanding that using "most" is overstretching your original point, right?

@larrider 23.1% of American workers earned 6 figures in 2025, and the majority resided in California.

@FelixA_01 @davidossai1 @peculiarpat1 You are not worth the arguement or correction. Even the original poster would think you are extremely uneducated with this your arguement. He wouldnt argue this dvmb arguement cos he lives in America.

@larrider @davidossai1 @peculiarpat1 The original post emphasized on $400 per day....which is what you replied to. Annual income was never part of the discussion. According to your words, $400 is a 6 figure for someone in California. Admit the wrong statement you made.

@umoh46 @DrOaikhena Cos he wouldnt try what he did in Nigeria as a governor in England. Do you now understand?

@larrider @DrOaikhena He lived in England for years, and he was never jailed or did he forfeit drug money to the authorities!

@FelixA_01 @davidossai1 @peculiarpat1 Felix, Felix, Felix... dont be stubborn. In America, income is annual per your daily or hourly earning. Sit this out if you dont understand or ask questions.

@davidossai1 @larrider @peculiarpat1 Daft fellows, how is $400 a 6 figure for someone in California?? What maths is there to be done?

@DActualJustice @peculiarpat1 @HNIC8 @king_Philz_ Now you get it. Thanks

@DActualJustice @peculiarpat1 @HNIC8 @king_Philz_ Do you know the meaning of "most"?? Thats atleast 50.1%... and thats completely untrue. Less than 37% earn it.

@Rudy_of_Enugu @Kingsley7615 @DActualJustice @peculiarpat1 @HNIC8 @king_Philz_ You are right and we are not arguing that. Personally, I am not saying Nigeria is better. But saying "most" people in California earn that much is fake. Less than 35% earn it.

@Kingsley7615 @DActualJustice @larrider @peculiarpat1 @HNIC8 @king_Philz_ Are you retarded? 95% of Nigerians don't even earn 400 dollars a month

@davidossai1 @FelixA_01 @peculiarpat1 😂😂😂. He doesn't look stup1d.. he is definition of stup1d1ty already.

@FelixA_01 @larrider @peculiarpat1 Before you argue do the math, so you don't end up looking stupid.

😂😂. @davidossai1 you should have noticed that imbec1le struggles with comprehending little things. He need a 5yo to assist him. He should stop jumping into conversation he had no idea of. Unfortunately it seem he is not alone. The mad boy doesn't understand we sum up per annum. They are so daft.

@FelixA_01 @larrider @peculiarpat1 It is over $100k/annum,, that is 6 figures, anywhere in the world.

@FelixA_01 @peculiarpat1 No its 1 figure. 😂😂😂. What a dumb question.

@larrider @peculiarpat1 Is 400 dollar, a six figure for someone in California?