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What is Tinubu Hiding from Nigerians, Covering from the Global Community?

What is Tinubu Hiding from Nigerians, Covering from the Global Community?



By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi





A Presidency of Paradox


When Bola Ahmed Tinubu rode into power under the slogan of Renewed Hope, Nigerians expected a restoration of governance at home and credibility abroad. But two years down the line, what do we see? A President constantly on the move—shuttling between world capitals—while the very springboards of Nigeria’s diplomacy, its embassies and high commissions, remain headless and hollow.


This paradox begs the question: what is Tinubu hiding from Nigerians, and what is he trying to cover from the global community?




The Intellectual Spark: Dr. Ola Olateju’s Intervention


This question is not raised in a vacuum. It emerges from the detailed and courageous analysis of Dr. Ola Olateju in Political Panorama, Issue No. 17 (June 2, 2025), titled “Nigeria Without Ambassadors: A Silent Crisis in Tinubu’s Foreign Policy Vision.”


Olateju, a seasoned political scientist with a PhD from Swansea University and an impressive record of scholarship and civic engagement, laid bare the subsisting emptiness of our foreign embassies. His piece, meticulously researched, stripped away the excuses of “financial constraints” and “security vetting delays,” showing instead how Nigeria’s prolonged absence from global representation is a self-inflicted wound.


It is his intellectual labour that provides the canvas upon which I now paint this sharper, more conscience-pricking interrogation: if our embassies are empty, while our President is busy globe-trotting, then should we not ask—what exactly is being hidden, and from whom?




The Empty Embassies: Silence as Strategy


Since September 2023, Nigeria has had no substantive ambassadors in most of its foreign missions. As Olateju’s essay demonstrates, the cost is more than administrative; it is strategic self-sabotage.


Ambassadors are the eyes, ears, and voices of the state abroad. Their absence reduces Nigeria’s foreign presence to shadows. It silences our voice in multilateral forums, weakens our hand in negotiations, and abandons our citizens abroad.


This silence is not oversight; it is strategy. And therein lies the hidden truth: a deliberate personalization of diplomacy.




Personalization of Statecraft


Tinubu’s foreign travels, devoid of ambassadorial structures, centralize negotiations in his person. Trade deals, bilateral talks, and multilateral commitments—normally institutionalized through embassies—are reduced to presidential handshakes and fleeting announcements.


What happens when the President returns to Abuja? Who follows up in those capitals? Who drafts the cables, negotiates the details, and locks in Nigeria’s interest?


By refusing to appoint ambassadors, Tinubu ensures that accountability rests nowhere but his office. This creates room for cronies to monopolize opportunities that should be national in character. As Olateju rightly observed, diplomacy without diplomats is nothing but theatre—and costly theatre at that.




The Cost of a Silent Nigeria


1. Strategic Marginalization:

Nigeria, once the conscience of Africa, is absent in key multilateral spaces. Who represents us on ECOWAS’ crisis over the Sahel? Who lobbies for our developmental interests in Geneva? Silence has become our policy.



2. Diaspora Abandonment:

With 15 million Nigerians abroad contributing over $20 billion annually in remittances, embassies should be their shield. Instead, citizens are stranded in detention cells, without an ambassador to escalate their cases.



3. Economic Self-Sabotage:

Investment thrives on credibility. Ambassadors open doors, lobby investors, and defend national interest. Nigeria’s absence has meant lost opportunities while smaller African states like Rwanda and Ghana punch above their weight.



4. Institutional Demoralization:

Dozens of career diplomats languish in Abuja, waiting for deployment. The President’s indecision is their exile. What message does this send about merit, professionalism, and service?






What is Being Hidden?


The refusal to appoint ambassadors hides three things:


Weak Institutions: Nigeria’s institutions are so hollowed that governance depends on personal performance. Tinubu cannot trust the system, so he centralizes it in himself.


Crony Advantage: By bypassing ambassadors, he shields sensitive trade and diplomatic dealings from institutional scrutiny, allowing cronies to corner opportunities.


Diplomatic Paralysis: The absence covers the fact that Nigeria has no coherent foreign policy doctrine under this government—only episodic travels and empty rhetoric.





Covering from the Global Community


Every handshake abroad is a performance, a mask to cover the dysfunction at home. But global actors know. They see the absence of Nigerian envoys. They note the void in negotiations. They sense the weakness.


And the danger is this: in diplomacy, vacuums do not remain empty. Other powers step in. Nigeria’s silence opens the door for France, China, and even smaller African states to dictate the terms of continental politics.




The Moral Reckoning


Nigeria once led the anti-apartheid struggle. We brokered peace in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Our diplomats were legends of courage and clarity. Today, our embassies are ghost houses.


“Ilu ki i wa lai ni olori” — no town exists without a leader. Yet Nigeria’s missions exist without ambassadors. Our nation wanders without a diplomatic head.


Olateju’s intervention is timely. It is a scholarly alarm bell. But beyond scholarship lies the moral reckoning: will Nigeria continue to drift leaderless in global politics while our President performs at summits?




Call to Action: Let Nigeria Speak Again


Tinubu must:


1. Immediately nominate ambassadors for Senate confirmation.



2. Appoint on merit, not patronage.



3. Rebuild a coherent foreign policy doctrine.



4. Restore embassies as the springboard of diplomacy, not presidential theatrics.






Conclusion: The Question that Haunts Us


Dr. Ola Olateju has done the intellectual heavy lifting, exposing the silent crisis in Tinubu’s foreign policy vision. My task has been to translate that intellectual diagnosis into a political and moral charge.


So, what is Tinubu hiding from Nigerians? That our institutions are too weak to function. That diplomacy has been hijacked for personal advantage. That Nigeria, in truth, is absent where it most matters.


And what is he covering from the global community? That Africa’s so-called giant has lost its roar.


But history has ears, and silence is never permanent. Nigeria will speak again—if not through this government, then through the people’s eventual awakening.


Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi is an Apostle and Nation Builder. He’s also President Voice of His Word Ministries and Convener Apostolic Round Table. BoT Chairman, Project Victory Call Initiative, AKA PVC Naija. He is a strategic Communicator and the C.E.O, Masterbuilder Communications.


Email:bolajiakinyemi66@gmail.com

Facebook:Bolaji Akinyemi.

X:Bolaji O Akinyemi 

Instagram:bolajioakinyemi 

Phone:+2348033041236



By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi





A Presidency of Paradox


When Bola Ahmed Tinubu rode into power under the slogan of Renewed Hope, Nigerians expected a restoration of governance at home and credibility abroad. But two years down the line, what do we see? A President constantly on the move—shuttling between world capitals—while the very springboards of Nigeria’s diplomacy, its embassies and high commissions, remain headless and hollow.


This paradox begs the question: what is Tinubu hiding from Nigerians, and what is he trying to cover from the global community?




The Intellectual Spark: Dr. Ola Olateju’s Intervention


This question is not raised in a vacuum. It emerges from the detailed and courageous analysis of Dr. Ola Olateju in Political Panorama, Issue No. 17 (June 2, 2025), titled “Nigeria Without Ambassadors: A Silent Crisis in Tinubu’s Foreign Policy Vision.”


Olateju, a seasoned political scientist with a PhD from Swansea University and an impressive record of scholarship and civic engagement, laid bare the subsisting emptiness of our foreign embassies. His piece, meticulously researched, stripped away the excuses of “financial constraints” and “security vetting delays,” showing instead how Nigeria’s prolonged absence from global representation is a self-inflicted wound.


It is his intellectual labour that provides the canvas upon which I now paint this sharper, more conscience-pricking interrogation: if our embassies are empty, while our President is busy globe-trotting, then should we not ask—what exactly is being hidden, and from whom?




The Empty Embassies: Silence as Strategy


Since September 2023, Nigeria has had no substantive ambassadors in most of its foreign missions. As Olateju’s essay demonstrates, the cost is more than administrative; it is strategic self-sabotage.


Ambassadors are the eyes, ears, and voices of the state abroad. Their absence reduces Nigeria’s foreign presence to shadows. It silences our voice in multilateral forums, weakens our hand in negotiations, and abandons our citizens abroad.


This silence is not oversight; it is strategy. And therein lies the hidden truth: a deliberate personalization of diplomacy.




Personalization of Statecraft


Tinubu’s foreign travels, devoid of ambassadorial structures, centralize negotiations in his person. Trade deals, bilateral talks, and multilateral commitments—normally institutionalized through embassies—are reduced to presidential handshakes and fleeting announcements.


What happens when the President returns to Abuja? Who follows up in those capitals? Who drafts the cables, negotiates the details, and locks in Nigeria’s interest?


By refusing to appoint ambassadors, Tinubu ensures that accountability rests nowhere but his office. This creates room for cronies to monopolize opportunities that should be national in character. As Olateju rightly observed, diplomacy without diplomats is nothing but theatre—and costly theatre at that.




The Cost of a Silent Nigeria


1. Strategic Marginalization:

Nigeria, once the conscience of Africa, is absent in key multilateral spaces. Who represents us on ECOWAS’ crisis over the Sahel? Who lobbies for our developmental interests in Geneva? Silence has become our policy.



2. Diaspora Abandonment:

With 15 million Nigerians abroad contributing over $20 billion annually in remittances, embassies should be their shield. Instead, citizens are stranded in detention cells, without an ambassador to escalate their cases.



3. Economic Self-Sabotage:

Investment thrives on credibility. Ambassadors open doors, lobby investors, and defend national interest. Nigeria’s absence has meant lost opportunities while smaller African states like Rwanda and Ghana punch above their weight.



4. Institutional Demoralization:

Dozens of career diplomats languish in Abuja, waiting for deployment. The President’s indecision is their exile. What message does this send about merit, professionalism, and service?






What is Being Hidden?


The refusal to appoint ambassadors hides three things:


Weak Institutions: Nigeria’s institutions are so hollowed that governance depends on personal performance. Tinubu cannot trust the system, so he centralizes it in himself.


Crony Advantage: By bypassing ambassadors, he shields sensitive trade and diplomatic dealings from institutional scrutiny, allowing cronies to corner opportunities.


Diplomatic Paralysis: The absence covers the fact that Nigeria has no coherent foreign policy doctrine under this government—only episodic travels and empty rhetoric.





Covering from the Global Community


Every handshake abroad is a performance, a mask to cover the dysfunction at home. But global actors know. They see the absence of Nigerian envoys. They note the void in negotiations. They sense the weakness.


And the danger is this: in diplomacy, vacuums do not remain empty. Other powers step in. Nigeria’s silence opens the door for France, China, and even smaller African states to dictate the terms of continental politics.




The Moral Reckoning


Nigeria once led the anti-apartheid struggle. We brokered peace in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Our diplomats were legends of courage and clarity. Today, our embassies are ghost houses.


“Ilu ki i wa lai ni olori” — no town exists without a leader. Yet Nigeria’s missions exist without ambassadors. Our nation wanders without a diplomatic head.


Olateju’s intervention is timely. It is a scholarly alarm bell. But beyond scholarship lies the moral reckoning: will Nigeria continue to drift leaderless in global politics while our President performs at summits?




Call to Action: Let Nigeria Speak Again


Tinubu must:


1. Immediately nominate ambassadors for Senate confirmation.



2. Appoint on merit, not patronage.



3. Rebuild a coherent foreign policy doctrine.



4. Restore embassies as the springboard of diplomacy, not presidential theatrics.






Conclusion: The Question that Haunts Us


Dr. Ola Olateju has done the intellectual heavy lifting, exposing the silent crisis in Tinubu’s foreign policy vision. My task has been to translate that intellectual diagnosis into a political and moral charge.


So, what is Tinubu hiding from Nigerians? That our institutions are too weak to function. That diplomacy has been hijacked for personal advantage. That Nigeria, in truth, is absent where it most matters.


And what is he covering from the global community? That Africa’s so-called giant has lost its roar.


But history has ears, and silence is never permanent. Nigeria will speak again—if not through this government, then through the people’s eventual awakening.


Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi is an Apostle and Nation Builder. He’s also President Voice of His Word Ministries and Convener Apostolic Round Table. BoT Chairman, Project Victory Call Initiative, AKA PVC Naija. He is a strategic Communicator and the C.E.O, Masterbuilder Communications.


Email:bolajiakinyemi66@gmail.com

Facebook:Bolaji Akinyemi.

X:Bolaji O Akinyemi 

Instagram:bolajioakinyemi 

Phone:+2348033041236

2027: Between Politics, Ambition And Country First I — Pro Chris

2027: Between Politics, Ambition And Country First I — Pro Chris

With the flurry of politicians indicating interest to run for the high office of President come 2027, and the incumbency of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency, one would expect Politicians to prioritize the call to put Country before individual politics and ambition.


If we agree that the present watch has done badly, and continues to lower all known leadership bars. If we agree that Nigerians are poorer and hungrier today than before. If we agree that the present government is spending far more resources with far less impact than previous administrations. If we agree that corruption under the present administration has become intractable and Olympic. If we agree that BAT and his Team are largely uneventful, underwhelming and underperforming. If we agree that Nigeria needs urgent redemptive surgical attention. If we agree that except something drastic and urgent is done to save Nigeria now, we are all in trouble. And if we agree that Statesmen must be concerned about the next generation and not just the next election, then we must rise above individualistic politics and ambition, and put Country First.


In one week I have been inundated with calls and messages about the way forward for our nation. I understand that I should attend to my health for which I'm about 10,712 Kilometres far away, but my Country is also of great importance, and our politics ditto our leadership recruiting protocol equally important. What must we therefore do to salvage Nigeria?


Where are the Patriots, where are the Statesmen, where is the league of well-meaning and public spirited citizens, and where are those who truly want a Nigeria that works for all? Yes, this is a clarion call to Countrymen and women, we must rise up and challenge for the soul of our Country. We must ask politicians to stop trading with our destiny as a people and as a nation. We must decide now to hew out of the present stone of despair a nation that cares for her citizenry. We must call out those seeking the high office of President come 2027, we must insist that they come together, that they work together, and that they all elect to support and work with the most formidable 'candidate' that can trounce Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Polls come 2027. We must berth a Ballot Based People's Revolution NOT a Bullet Based one which the underperformers are almost making plausible.


The present challenge is more than individual politics and ambition, it is about Nigeria. The challenge is more than ethnicity, geography and or religion, it is about our collective well-being. The challenge calls for strategic engagement, it demands that we cease henceforth to agonize and proceed to organize, for only through concerted deliberateness can we save Nigeria from the rampaging buccaneers and soulless Power-mongers that prey on our collective patrimony.


Do not allow those who prey on our fault lines to determine what happens in 2027. Do not allow those whose god is money play with the future of our Country. Do not side with men and women of ambition whose conscience is dead to our collective humanity to determine our morrow. And do not believe that WE, THE PEOPLE cannot break the chains of wickedness that they have woven over our Dear Nation. Do not forget that the Power of the People is stronger and mightier than the power of those in power.


Folks, because I must have you follow, enjoy, internalize and critique this series, I must make it short and reader friendly, I pray that I am able to do so.


I shall duel on the potential aspirants, their politics, their passion, their ambition, 'the persona' and their humanity, and hope that together we can decide on the best person for the high office of President. And this promises to be a long series surely.


God Bless Nigeria.


Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr

Convener COUNTRYFIRST MOVEMENT. A Good Governance Advocacy Group.

For Feedback... E-mail: nthmatrix@gmail.com

Whatsapp: 09014873031


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With the flurry of politicians indicating interest to run for the high office of President come 2027, and the incumbency of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency, one would expect Politicians to prioritize the call to put Country before individual politics and ambition.


If we agree that the present watch has done badly, and continues to lower all known leadership bars. If we agree that Nigerians are poorer and hungrier today than before. If we agree that the present government is spending far more resources with far less impact than previous administrations. If we agree that corruption under the present administration has become intractable and Olympic. If we agree that BAT and his Team are largely uneventful, underwhelming and underperforming. If we agree that Nigeria needs urgent redemptive surgical attention. If we agree that except something drastic and urgent is done to save Nigeria now, we are all in trouble. And if we agree that Statesmen must be concerned about the next generation and not just the next election, then we must rise above individualistic politics and ambition, and put Country First.


In one week I have been inundated with calls and messages about the way forward for our nation. I understand that I should attend to my health for which I'm about 10,712 Kilometres far away, but my Country is also of great importance, and our politics ditto our leadership recruiting protocol equally important. What must we therefore do to salvage Nigeria?


Where are the Patriots, where are the Statesmen, where is the league of well-meaning and public spirited citizens, and where are those who truly want a Nigeria that works for all? Yes, this is a clarion call to Countrymen and women, we must rise up and challenge for the soul of our Country. We must ask politicians to stop trading with our destiny as a people and as a nation. We must decide now to hew out of the present stone of despair a nation that cares for her citizenry. We must call out those seeking the high office of President come 2027, we must insist that they come together, that they work together, and that they all elect to support and work with the most formidable 'candidate' that can trounce Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Polls come 2027. We must berth a Ballot Based People's Revolution NOT a Bullet Based one which the underperformers are almost making plausible.


The present challenge is more than individual politics and ambition, it is about Nigeria. The challenge is more than ethnicity, geography and or religion, it is about our collective well-being. The challenge calls for strategic engagement, it demands that we cease henceforth to agonize and proceed to organize, for only through concerted deliberateness can we save Nigeria from the rampaging buccaneers and soulless Power-mongers that prey on our collective patrimony.


Do not allow those who prey on our fault lines to determine what happens in 2027. Do not allow those whose god is money play with the future of our Country. Do not side with men and women of ambition whose conscience is dead to our collective humanity to determine our morrow. And do not believe that WE, THE PEOPLE cannot break the chains of wickedness that they have woven over our Dear Nation. Do not forget that the Power of the People is stronger and mightier than the power of those in power.


Folks, because I must have you follow, enjoy, internalize and critique this series, I must make it short and reader friendly, I pray that I am able to do so.


I shall duel on the potential aspirants, their politics, their passion, their ambition, 'the persona' and their humanity, and hope that together we can decide on the best person for the high office of President. And this promises to be a long series surely.


God Bless Nigeria.


Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr

Convener COUNTRYFIRST MOVEMENT. A Good Governance Advocacy Group.

For Feedback... E-mail: nthmatrix@gmail.com

Whatsapp: 09014873031


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Why Dexter Akin Alamu lost woefully despite the strong presence of Obidients in Ibadan

Why Dexter Akin Alamu lost woefully despite the strong presence of Obidients in Ibadan

Oyo State Obident
Leadership@ the South
 West Conference, Lagos.
256 votes for Dexter Akin Alamu was embarrassing despite spending 77m naira for campaign. He didn't get votes because he failed to identify with the organic foot soldiers. Dexter by now should have known what characters the political actors in the parallel structures in Oyo state had:



1. Quick gains/cash and carry group (Ayo Akinyemi Group).


2. The organic foot soldiers (100% Obidient) ( the other group).


Our 2023 experience shaped our thoughts and decisions to work as parallel structures, despite being without sponsorship, while the other group had your support (Dexter) and the state party chairman Alhaji Sodiq Atayese who never believed Peter Obi could win. We were even begging for materials to work with (sensitisation materials)while some were privileged to get materials in excess but did not deploy effectively 



The Obidient movement was Birthed after Dr Tanko Yunusa was Appointed last year, and some of us met him since last year. Before his appointment we were operating under coalition of support groups which seize to be After Dr Tanko was appointed and the Obidient movement structure Globally was setup and all previous structures was Collapsed into the movement 


The national leadership earlier identified with us way before the southwest conference, after the southwest coordinator and National director of Mobilization visited us in Ibadan prior to the south west conference.



We aligned with the national from "peace and reconciliation comitee" to 

"Obidient harmonization movement" down to "Obidient harmonization forum" and it was when we published the south west conference e-fliers that the other group got to meet the global coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the director of Mobilization Morris Monye, the southwest coordinator Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, and some members of the coordinating council. It's worrisome to note that some people are still standing on a stale structure from 2023


We organised the Obidient birthday rally which was a national programme that held in the 36 states and the Federal capital territory 


You (Dr Dexter)saw the adverts of the programme in your constituency which started from Mokola roundabout and ended at Oluyole Cheshire home of the disabled we did it without receiving a dime from the national and you failed to identify with us because Ayo Akinyemi made a press statement that he wasn't part of it, while he was busy politicking to hijack the structure earlier set by the national coordinator, He claimed to be in charge of the obidient movement in Oyo which operated 2 parallel structures and you know. You saw our adverts which you ought to key into if you are Truly obidient



 If Ayo Akinyemi was Truly Obidient, why did he not align with the appointed state coordinating council?


 Why did he flaunt national orders on the birthday rally? 


Ayo Akinyemi used you (Dexter) to deceive the national coordinator to endorse him, claiming he had a structure present at the 33 LG in Oyo, while using your own people and real Obidients that didn't identify that it was to validate his structure.


If you spend 200m campaigning with the same group you will get same result. Ayo Akinyemi is very good at snatching power and running with it. But this time, because they couldn't get what they want, they came out early to expose themselves with 10m naira donation from His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi.


 2027 is around the corner. If care is not taken, 2023 will repeat itself in Oyo state 


This writeup is for the benefits of those who care to know the real Obidients to align with.


Babawale Oluwaferanmi 

Oyo State Obident
Leadership@ the South
 West Conference, Lagos.
256 votes for Dexter Akin Alamu was embarrassing despite spending 77m naira for campaign. He didn't get votes because he failed to identify with the organic foot soldiers. Dexter by now should have known what characters the political actors in the parallel structures in Oyo state had:



1. Quick gains/cash and carry group (Ayo Akinyemi Group).


2. The organic foot soldiers (100% Obidient) ( the other group).


Our 2023 experience shaped our thoughts and decisions to work as parallel structures, despite being without sponsorship, while the other group had your support (Dexter) and the state party chairman Alhaji Sodiq Atayese who never believed Peter Obi could win. We were even begging for materials to work with (sensitisation materials)while some were privileged to get materials in excess but did not deploy effectively 



The Obidient movement was Birthed after Dr Tanko Yunusa was Appointed last year, and some of us met him since last year. Before his appointment we were operating under coalition of support groups which seize to be After Dr Tanko was appointed and the Obidient movement structure Globally was setup and all previous structures was Collapsed into the movement 


The national leadership earlier identified with us way before the southwest conference, after the southwest coordinator and National director of Mobilization visited us in Ibadan prior to the south west conference.



We aligned with the national from "peace and reconciliation comitee" to 

"Obidient harmonization movement" down to "Obidient harmonization forum" and it was when we published the south west conference e-fliers that the other group got to meet the global coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the director of Mobilization Morris Monye, the southwest coordinator Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, and some members of the coordinating council. It's worrisome to note that some people are still standing on a stale structure from 2023


We organised the Obidient birthday rally which was a national programme that held in the 36 states and the Federal capital territory 


You (Dr Dexter)saw the adverts of the programme in your constituency which started from Mokola roundabout and ended at Oluyole Cheshire home of the disabled we did it without receiving a dime from the national and you failed to identify with us because Ayo Akinyemi made a press statement that he wasn't part of it, while he was busy politicking to hijack the structure earlier set by the national coordinator, He claimed to be in charge of the obidient movement in Oyo which operated 2 parallel structures and you know. You saw our adverts which you ought to key into if you are Truly obidient



 If Ayo Akinyemi was Truly Obidient, why did he not align with the appointed state coordinating council?


 Why did he flaunt national orders on the birthday rally? 


Ayo Akinyemi used you (Dexter) to deceive the national coordinator to endorse him, claiming he had a structure present at the 33 LG in Oyo, while using your own people and real Obidients that didn't identify that it was to validate his structure.


If you spend 200m campaigning with the same group you will get same result. Ayo Akinyemi is very good at snatching power and running with it. But this time, because they couldn't get what they want, they came out early to expose themselves with 10m naira donation from His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi.


 2027 is around the corner. If care is not taken, 2023 will repeat itself in Oyo state 


This writeup is for the benefits of those who care to know the real Obidients to align with.


Babawale Oluwaferanmi 

The True Cost of Selling and Buying Votes — PO

The True Cost of Selling and Buying Votes — PO

Peter Obi

Vote-buying is one of the greatest dangers confronting our democracy. It is never an act of kindness; it is a calculated investment in corruption. Those who buy votes do so with only one intention—to gain access to public funds. By bribing voters today, they are purchasing a licence to plunder tomorrow. And when they get into office, the money meant for schools, hospitals, roads, and jobs is diverted into private pockets. Such people are not leaders—they are looters. Their actions rob our society of dignity, development, and even life itself.


But those who sell their votes are not innocent either. When you exchange your ballot for money or material gain, you are not just selling a vote—you are selling your future. You are selling away the schools your children should attend, the hospitals that should save lives, and the jobs that should lift families out of poverty. In truth, you mortgage your tomorrow for a token that can not sustain you today.


The reality is simple: looters can only loot when we hand them the key. If your vote had no value, nobody would be desperate to buy it. The fact that millions are spent on vote-buying shows that your ballot is priceless. The real power does not lie in their money. It lies in your conscience, your courage, and your vote.


The choice is ours. We either keep selling our votes and remain trapped in poverty and bad governance, or we rise above temporary gain and reclaim the future of our nation. Every Nigerian must take responsibility. Let us reject the politics of bribery and embrace the politics of service. Let us elect leaders who will build, not loot.


A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

Peter Obi

Vote-buying is one of the greatest dangers confronting our democracy. It is never an act of kindness; it is a calculated investment in corruption. Those who buy votes do so with only one intention—to gain access to public funds. By bribing voters today, they are purchasing a licence to plunder tomorrow. And when they get into office, the money meant for schools, hospitals, roads, and jobs is diverted into private pockets. Such people are not leaders—they are looters. Their actions rob our society of dignity, development, and even life itself.


But those who sell their votes are not innocent either. When you exchange your ballot for money or material gain, you are not just selling a vote—you are selling your future. You are selling away the schools your children should attend, the hospitals that should save lives, and the jobs that should lift families out of poverty. In truth, you mortgage your tomorrow for a token that can not sustain you today.


The reality is simple: looters can only loot when we hand them the key. If your vote had no value, nobody would be desperate to buy it. The fact that millions are spent on vote-buying shows that your ballot is priceless. The real power does not lie in their money. It lies in your conscience, your courage, and your vote.


The choice is ours. We either keep selling our votes and remain trapped in poverty and bad governance, or we rise above temporary gain and reclaim the future of our nation. Every Nigerian must take responsibility. Let us reject the politics of bribery and embrace the politics of service. Let us elect leaders who will build, not loot.


A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

Bolaji Akinyemi responds to faceless Yorùbá Elders Progressive Council

Bolaji Akinyemi responds to faceless Yorùbá Elders Progressive Council


- Asks Gov. Sanwo-Olu to speak up as his silence is encouraging Igbophobia.


Lagos Is a Land of Law, Not Tribal Lords: A Rebuttal to the So-Called Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)


I read with deep concern the unsigned and shameful document issued in the name of “Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)” titled “Our Land, Our Identity: Lagos State Government Must Act Before We're Made Strangers at Home.” It is unfortunate that in 2025, in a democratic Nigeria where the Constitution reigns supreme, some cowards cloaked in the name of Yoruba elders still find it acceptable to publish ethnic bile and incite division without the courage to sign their names.


As a proud Yoruba son, a senior citizen, and a disciple of the progressive school of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, I cannot keep silent while these masked agitators try to drag the Yoruba identity into the mud of tribal bigotry and reckless political opportunism.


Let me now respond, point by poisonous point, to their disturbing and dangerous narrative.


1. The Igbo Presence in Lagos Is Lawful, Not Provocative


To suggest that Ndigbo are provoking anyone by living, working, or acquiring property in Lagos is contrary to the Nigerian Constitution. Lagos is not a tribal empire — it is a federated state within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every Nigerian has a constitutional right to live, own property, and vote in any part of the country.


The suggestion that Igbos are "excessive, disrespectful and provocative" for exercising this right is not only false, it is evil. It is this same thinking that once led to pogroms, and eventually, civil war. Do we want to return to that dark path?


2. Property Ownership Is Not a Declaration of War


The alarmist claim that the Igbos are buying up land in “clusters” to dominate Lagos politically is mischievous and misleading. Are we now criminalizing commerce and development? Is it only when Yoruba buy land that it is called investment, but when Igbos do, it becomes an ethnic threat?


Let us be honest: Lagos thrives today because of the inclusive spirit that allowed diverse people — Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Ijaw, Efik, foreigners — to bring their best to this city. To attack people for being industrious and successful is nothing but the politics of envy, not indigene interest.


3. “Co-ownership” Is a Constitutional Reality, Not a Cultural Threat


The Constitution does not recognize “ancestral ownership” of federated states. The law recognizes citizenship, residency, and legality, not tribal roots. When Igbos — or anyone — say “Lagos belongs to all”, they are affirming constitutional truth, not rewriting history.


No matter how loud YEPC shouts, they cannot wish away Section 43 of the Nigerian Constitution that guarantees every Nigerian the right to own immovable property anywhere in the country.


4. The Land Tenure Proposal Is Xenophobic and Illegal


To propose that the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for non-Yorubas be reduced from 100 years to 25 is not only illegal but ethnic apartheid disguised as policy. It is a direct attack on the Nigerian Constitution and cannot stand in any competent court of law.


What will happen if Anambra or Enugu enacts the same policy against Yoruba living there? What happens to Yoruba traders thriving in Sabon Gari, Aba, Onitsha, or even in Accra and Johannesburg? Must they now be punished for the crimes of land ownership?


This policy proposal reeks of the same mindset that once inspired Rwanda’s genocide.


5. Lagos Certificate of Origin Cannot Be Ethnically Weaponized


The idea of revoking Lagos Certificates of Origin unless “lineage” is traced is a laughable descent into ethnic nativism. It violates every tenet of modern governance, federalism, and democratic equality.


If Lagos wants to create a new form of tribal passport, then it must also create a new constitution — because the current one guarantees every Nigerian full citizenship rights wherever they live.


This proposal is not only unworkable, it is dangerous. It sets Lagos on fire under the false guise of heritage protection.


6. "Legal and Cultural Safeguards" Are Not Justifications for Prejudice


Using language like “guests claiming ownership of their host’s house” to describe fellow Nigerians is insulting, dangerous, and unpatriotic. The Igbo are not guests in Lagos. They are stakeholders — builders, contributors, citizens.


Indigbo are Nigeria citizens residing in Lagos, with the right to vote and be voted for, they pay taxes, run businesses, and contribute to the State's IGR. What else defines citizenship if not contribution?


7. The Call to Action Is a Call to Tyranny


YEPC says Lagos must not become a "no-man’s land." Let me respond clearly: Lagos is every-man’s land, as far as the Nigerian Constitution is concerned.


The attempt to romanticize tribal dominance with words like “ancestral identity” and “cultural preservation” is simply the old wine of ethnic supremacy in a new bottle.


8. On History and Heritage: Stop the Weaponization of Culture


History should enlighten, not inflame. Lagos was built by the collective sweat of many. From the Benin kingdom’s influence to the Awori and Ijebu settlers, the Brazilian returnees, to the colonial powers — Lagos has always been cosmopolitan.


The Yoruba are foundational to Lagos, but not exclusive owners of its future. Any group that claims otherwise seeks to build walls in place of bridges.


9. The Comparison with the East and the North Is Hypocritical


It is hypocritical to say, “In the East or North, others can’t own land,” while crying foul when people lawfully own property in Lagos. That is the same feudal mentality that has hindered progress elsewhere.


Lagos must lead by example, not regress into ethnic tribalism. We must not copy what is backward elsewhere; we must be the model of modern civility and legal fairness.


10. The Yoruba Elders Progressive Council Are Neither Progressive Nor Elders


Real Yoruba elders, the Omoluabi, are defined by wisdom, justice, and honor. Not anonymous hate speech. Not cowardly propaganda. 


The historical records of labour of heroes past in Lagos speaks against the position of this Elder of hate.

Herbert Macaulay (1864–1946) – Though not a formal governor, he was a nationalist and key indigenous political actor in Lagos. A Democrat who founded the NNDP (Nigeria's first political party) in 1923. Dr. J.C. Vaughan, Dr. Kofo Abayomi, and Sir Adeyemo Alakija – Were all key members of the Lagos elite who influenced policy through the Lagos Town Council. There is no record of a threat from them to other tribes residence in Lagos.


Under Regional Era – Western Region (1954–1967)


Lagos was the capital of Nigeria but still part of the Western Region until it became a separate federal territory.


Obafemi Awolowo (Premier of the Western Region, 1954–1959) — Though based in Ibadan, he had indirect administrative influence over Lagos.


Bode Thomas, Samuel Akintola, and others from the Action Group shaped policies affecting Lagos in this era. Federal Territory of Lagos & Military Era (1967–1979)


With the creation of Lagos State in 1967 under General Gowon, the state began to have Military Governors:


1. Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson (1967–1975)


First Military Governor of Lagos State


Highly respected, helped develop early infrastructure.


Indigenous Lagosian, widely regarded as fair and progressive.


2. Commodore Michael Adekunle Lawal (1975–1977)


Continued the administrative structure post-Gowon.


Someone need to tell the bunch of Jokers that Ndigbo were among men who built morden Lagos.

1. Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu (1977–1978)


An Igbo man governed Lagos during Obasanjo's military government.


2. Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (1978–1979)


Another Igbo, handed over power to civilian administration in 1979.


Civilian Era Begins – Lateef Jakande (1979–1983)


Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande


First Executive Governor of Lagos State (1979–1983) under the UPN.


An Awolowo disciple who implemented populist policies without discrimination, in education, health, housing, and transport. Widely regarded as the most impactful governor in Lagos history, he stood for equity and fairness, not ethnic exclusion.


The Labour of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu began the exploits of the 4th Republic in Lagos State, a citizen allegedly with ancestral roots originally from Iragbiji in Osun State, he was followed by Babatunde Raji Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, who did their best and left the rest to Babajide Sanwo-Olu under whom ethnic sanderling seems to be a political strategy of the political elites.


Is Mr Governor's body language suggestive of the support this uncanny Elders are offering? Mr Sanwo-Olu must issue a statement to dissociate himself and his administration from a bunch of cowards who published such a document without a signature. A proof of guilt. If you are bold enough to peddle hate, be bold enough to put your name to it.


Conclusion: We Must Not Let Tribal Madness Become State Policy


Let me be clear: the Lagos State Government must distance itself from this dangerous document. It must not allow tribal entrepreneurs to drag our state into the pit of ethnic cleansing through policy.


This is not a time for silence. All true Yoruba sons and daughters — the Omoluabi — must rise and publicly disown this tribal gang.


Let me end with the words of our sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo: “Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression.” Yet, he spent his life building unity across that geography. He never advocated exclusion or hatred. Those hijacking his progressive legacy to propagate tribal hate are retrogressive opportunists.


I call on the media, civil society, the Lagos State House of Assembly, and every peace-loving Nigerian to reject this tribal nonsense.


If we fail to act now, we may soon wake up in a city where fire rages and nobody knows who lit the match.


Signed:

Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi 

Yoruba Elder, Democrat, and Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria


- Asks Gov. Sanwo-Olu to speak up as his silence is encouraging Igbophobia.


Lagos Is a Land of Law, Not Tribal Lords: A Rebuttal to the So-Called Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)


I read with deep concern the unsigned and shameful document issued in the name of “Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)” titled “Our Land, Our Identity: Lagos State Government Must Act Before We're Made Strangers at Home.” It is unfortunate that in 2025, in a democratic Nigeria where the Constitution reigns supreme, some cowards cloaked in the name of Yoruba elders still find it acceptable to publish ethnic bile and incite division without the courage to sign their names.


As a proud Yoruba son, a senior citizen, and a disciple of the progressive school of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, I cannot keep silent while these masked agitators try to drag the Yoruba identity into the mud of tribal bigotry and reckless political opportunism.


Let me now respond, point by poisonous point, to their disturbing and dangerous narrative.


1. The Igbo Presence in Lagos Is Lawful, Not Provocative


To suggest that Ndigbo are provoking anyone by living, working, or acquiring property in Lagos is contrary to the Nigerian Constitution. Lagos is not a tribal empire — it is a federated state within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every Nigerian has a constitutional right to live, own property, and vote in any part of the country.


The suggestion that Igbos are "excessive, disrespectful and provocative" for exercising this right is not only false, it is evil. It is this same thinking that once led to pogroms, and eventually, civil war. Do we want to return to that dark path?


2. Property Ownership Is Not a Declaration of War


The alarmist claim that the Igbos are buying up land in “clusters” to dominate Lagos politically is mischievous and misleading. Are we now criminalizing commerce and development? Is it only when Yoruba buy land that it is called investment, but when Igbos do, it becomes an ethnic threat?


Let us be honest: Lagos thrives today because of the inclusive spirit that allowed diverse people — Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Ijaw, Efik, foreigners — to bring their best to this city. To attack people for being industrious and successful is nothing but the politics of envy, not indigene interest.


3. “Co-ownership” Is a Constitutional Reality, Not a Cultural Threat


The Constitution does not recognize “ancestral ownership” of federated states. The law recognizes citizenship, residency, and legality, not tribal roots. When Igbos — or anyone — say “Lagos belongs to all”, they are affirming constitutional truth, not rewriting history.


No matter how loud YEPC shouts, they cannot wish away Section 43 of the Nigerian Constitution that guarantees every Nigerian the right to own immovable property anywhere in the country.


4. The Land Tenure Proposal Is Xenophobic and Illegal


To propose that the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for non-Yorubas be reduced from 100 years to 25 is not only illegal but ethnic apartheid disguised as policy. It is a direct attack on the Nigerian Constitution and cannot stand in any competent court of law.


What will happen if Anambra or Enugu enacts the same policy against Yoruba living there? What happens to Yoruba traders thriving in Sabon Gari, Aba, Onitsha, or even in Accra and Johannesburg? Must they now be punished for the crimes of land ownership?


This policy proposal reeks of the same mindset that once inspired Rwanda’s genocide.


5. Lagos Certificate of Origin Cannot Be Ethnically Weaponized


The idea of revoking Lagos Certificates of Origin unless “lineage” is traced is a laughable descent into ethnic nativism. It violates every tenet of modern governance, federalism, and democratic equality.


If Lagos wants to create a new form of tribal passport, then it must also create a new constitution — because the current one guarantees every Nigerian full citizenship rights wherever they live.


This proposal is not only unworkable, it is dangerous. It sets Lagos on fire under the false guise of heritage protection.


6. "Legal and Cultural Safeguards" Are Not Justifications for Prejudice


Using language like “guests claiming ownership of their host’s house” to describe fellow Nigerians is insulting, dangerous, and unpatriotic. The Igbo are not guests in Lagos. They are stakeholders — builders, contributors, citizens.


Indigbo are Nigeria citizens residing in Lagos, with the right to vote and be voted for, they pay taxes, run businesses, and contribute to the State's IGR. What else defines citizenship if not contribution?


7. The Call to Action Is a Call to Tyranny


YEPC says Lagos must not become a "no-man’s land." Let me respond clearly: Lagos is every-man’s land, as far as the Nigerian Constitution is concerned.


The attempt to romanticize tribal dominance with words like “ancestral identity” and “cultural preservation” is simply the old wine of ethnic supremacy in a new bottle.


8. On History and Heritage: Stop the Weaponization of Culture


History should enlighten, not inflame. Lagos was built by the collective sweat of many. From the Benin kingdom’s influence to the Awori and Ijebu settlers, the Brazilian returnees, to the colonial powers — Lagos has always been cosmopolitan.


The Yoruba are foundational to Lagos, but not exclusive owners of its future. Any group that claims otherwise seeks to build walls in place of bridges.


9. The Comparison with the East and the North Is Hypocritical


It is hypocritical to say, “In the East or North, others can’t own land,” while crying foul when people lawfully own property in Lagos. That is the same feudal mentality that has hindered progress elsewhere.


Lagos must lead by example, not regress into ethnic tribalism. We must not copy what is backward elsewhere; we must be the model of modern civility and legal fairness.


10. The Yoruba Elders Progressive Council Are Neither Progressive Nor Elders


Real Yoruba elders, the Omoluabi, are defined by wisdom, justice, and honor. Not anonymous hate speech. Not cowardly propaganda. 


The historical records of labour of heroes past in Lagos speaks against the position of this Elder of hate.

Herbert Macaulay (1864–1946) – Though not a formal governor, he was a nationalist and key indigenous political actor in Lagos. A Democrat who founded the NNDP (Nigeria's first political party) in 1923. Dr. J.C. Vaughan, Dr. Kofo Abayomi, and Sir Adeyemo Alakija – Were all key members of the Lagos elite who influenced policy through the Lagos Town Council. There is no record of a threat from them to other tribes residence in Lagos.


Under Regional Era – Western Region (1954–1967)


Lagos was the capital of Nigeria but still part of the Western Region until it became a separate federal territory.


Obafemi Awolowo (Premier of the Western Region, 1954–1959) — Though based in Ibadan, he had indirect administrative influence over Lagos.


Bode Thomas, Samuel Akintola, and others from the Action Group shaped policies affecting Lagos in this era. Federal Territory of Lagos & Military Era (1967–1979)


With the creation of Lagos State in 1967 under General Gowon, the state began to have Military Governors:


1. Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson (1967–1975)


First Military Governor of Lagos State


Highly respected, helped develop early infrastructure.


Indigenous Lagosian, widely regarded as fair and progressive.


2. Commodore Michael Adekunle Lawal (1975–1977)


Continued the administrative structure post-Gowon.


Someone need to tell the bunch of Jokers that Ndigbo were among men who built morden Lagos.

1. Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu (1977–1978)


An Igbo man governed Lagos during Obasanjo's military government.


2. Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (1978–1979)


Another Igbo, handed over power to civilian administration in 1979.


Civilian Era Begins – Lateef Jakande (1979–1983)


Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande


First Executive Governor of Lagos State (1979–1983) under the UPN.


An Awolowo disciple who implemented populist policies without discrimination, in education, health, housing, and transport. Widely regarded as the most impactful governor in Lagos history, he stood for equity and fairness, not ethnic exclusion.


The Labour of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu began the exploits of the 4th Republic in Lagos State, a citizen allegedly with ancestral roots originally from Iragbiji in Osun State, he was followed by Babatunde Raji Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, who did their best and left the rest to Babajide Sanwo-Olu under whom ethnic sanderling seems to be a political strategy of the political elites.


Is Mr Governor's body language suggestive of the support this uncanny Elders are offering? Mr Sanwo-Olu must issue a statement to dissociate himself and his administration from a bunch of cowards who published such a document without a signature. A proof of guilt. If you are bold enough to peddle hate, be bold enough to put your name to it.


Conclusion: We Must Not Let Tribal Madness Become State Policy


Let me be clear: the Lagos State Government must distance itself from this dangerous document. It must not allow tribal entrepreneurs to drag our state into the pit of ethnic cleansing through policy.


This is not a time for silence. All true Yoruba sons and daughters — the Omoluabi — must rise and publicly disown this tribal gang.


Let me end with the words of our sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo: “Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression.” Yet, he spent his life building unity across that geography. He never advocated exclusion or hatred. Those hijacking his progressive legacy to propagate tribal hate are retrogressive opportunists.


I call on the media, civil society, the Lagos State House of Assembly, and every peace-loving Nigerian to reject this tribal nonsense.


If we fail to act now, we may soon wake up in a city where fire rages and nobody knows who lit the match.


Signed:

Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi 

Yoruba Elder, Democrat, and Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Netayahu's Misadventures Against Iran, Israelis Still Calculating Losses

Netayahu's Misadventures Against Iran, Israelis Still Calculating Losses


Israel entered the 12-day exchange convinced it could absorb costs; the ledger now shows a nation bleeding cash, talent, and confidence. 


Direct military outlays hit $5 B in the first week, then ballooned to $725 M every 24 hours, $593 M on offensive strikes that failed to silence Iran, $132 M on frantic mobilisation and missile intercepts that still let 400 warheads through. 


Iron Dome batteries alone inhaled $10 M to $200 M per day while Iranian salvos sailed past them and erased $1.47 B in civilian property, triggering 38 700 damage claims, 11 000 evacuations, and 30 condemned high-rise skeletons across Tel Aviv’s financial spine.


The Weizmann Institute, Israel’s prestige export, lies in shards, 45 labs gone and $500 M in biomedical IP incinerated, pulling decades of grant pipelines and pharma partnerships off the table overnight.


Intel’s Kiryat Gat fabs froze mid-wafer, choking a supply chain that feeds 64% of Israel’s exports and 1/5 of its GDP; the high-tech sector now runs on skeleton crews because 300 000 reservists were yanked from R&D floors and data centers to guard empty runways at Tel Nof. Commercial flights halted twice at Ben Gurion, insurers jacked premiums, and foreign airlines rerouted around a country that once sold itself as the region’s safe hub.


Capital is already in flight. More than 80 000 Israelis emigrated in 2024, the largest outflow since 1948, pushing the two-year total above 500 000 and forcing Netanyahu’s cabinet to slap a travel ban on Jewish dual nationals to stem the leak. Investor confidence cratered: venture funds paused term sheets, construction sites stand idle, and mega-projects wait on credit that no longer clears. 


The finance ministry, staring at a deficit set to shove public debt past 75 % of GDP, begged for an extra $857 M in defence cash while slicing $200 M from hospitals and schools.


Analysts peg Israel’s aggregate loss between $11.5 B and $17.8 B, up to 3.3 % of GDP, before counting long-tail hits from halted exports, cancelled IPOs, and sovereign-risk downgrades. 


Iran, still sitting on its uranium stockpile, spent a fraction of that yet forced the self-styled “Start-Up Nation” into a liquidity scramble, an insurance panic, and a brain-drain spiral. 


Tel Aviv promised deterrence;


 Tehran handed it a balance sheet in red ink and the visible stamp of strategic humiliation. 


—Thomas Keith




Israel entered the 12-day exchange convinced it could absorb costs; the ledger now shows a nation bleeding cash, talent, and confidence. 


Direct military outlays hit $5 B in the first week, then ballooned to $725 M every 24 hours, $593 M on offensive strikes that failed to silence Iran, $132 M on frantic mobilisation and missile intercepts that still let 400 warheads through. 


Iron Dome batteries alone inhaled $10 M to $200 M per day while Iranian salvos sailed past them and erased $1.47 B in civilian property, triggering 38 700 damage claims, 11 000 evacuations, and 30 condemned high-rise skeletons across Tel Aviv’s financial spine.


The Weizmann Institute, Israel’s prestige export, lies in shards, 45 labs gone and $500 M in biomedical IP incinerated, pulling decades of grant pipelines and pharma partnerships off the table overnight.


Intel’s Kiryat Gat fabs froze mid-wafer, choking a supply chain that feeds 64% of Israel’s exports and 1/5 of its GDP; the high-tech sector now runs on skeleton crews because 300 000 reservists were yanked from R&D floors and data centers to guard empty runways at Tel Nof. Commercial flights halted twice at Ben Gurion, insurers jacked premiums, and foreign airlines rerouted around a country that once sold itself as the region’s safe hub.


Capital is already in flight. More than 80 000 Israelis emigrated in 2024, the largest outflow since 1948, pushing the two-year total above 500 000 and forcing Netanyahu’s cabinet to slap a travel ban on Jewish dual nationals to stem the leak. Investor confidence cratered: venture funds paused term sheets, construction sites stand idle, and mega-projects wait on credit that no longer clears. 


The finance ministry, staring at a deficit set to shove public debt past 75 % of GDP, begged for an extra $857 M in defence cash while slicing $200 M from hospitals and schools.


Analysts peg Israel’s aggregate loss between $11.5 B and $17.8 B, up to 3.3 % of GDP, before counting long-tail hits from halted exports, cancelled IPOs, and sovereign-risk downgrades. 


Iran, still sitting on its uranium stockpile, spent a fraction of that yet forced the self-styled “Start-Up Nation” into a liquidity scramble, an insurance panic, and a brain-drain spiral. 


Tel Aviv promised deterrence;


 Tehran handed it a balance sheet in red ink and the visible stamp of strategic humiliation. 


—Thomas Keith



Israel -Iran War: What Iran just did to Israel is nothing short of an unprecedented humiliation

Israel -Iran War: What Iran just did to Israel is nothing short of an unprecedented humiliation

 Marwa Osman: 



For the second time in the same day, Iranian missiles targeted Israel, destroying government and military buildings as well as secret installations. But it didn’t stop there. Iranian cyber units hacked into the settlers’ public surveillance cameras and were watching them live on screen while bombing them inside their homes.


These Iranian strikes have become devastating and highly dangerous. Everything is in chaos, and no one can grasp how Iran has achieved such power and precision in its attacks. The Iron Dome is failing, unable to intercept most of the incoming missiles.


So what happened exactly? Here’s a quick breakdown of how things got to this point.


Just about two hours ago, Iran launched a new missile salvo that resulted in one of the most precise and dangerous strikes so far.

The strike hit an area known as "Paris Square" in the occupied city of Haifa. This area includes the famous Sail Tower, the tallest building in the city, located near the rabbinical court and other important government complexes.


What many people don’t know is that the tower is not just an administrative structure. It’s a central hub that manages the entire northern region of the Israeli entity. Inside are offices for the Ministries of Interior, Health, Education, and Justice, along with branches of the Tax Authority, Housing Ministry, and Civil Registry. It’s also only about 700 meters from the Haifa port.

In other words, this building is the backbone of Israel’s northern administrative system.


According to the (IRGC), the buildings 


targeted weren’t just government offices, they also housed concealed military command and control centers (C2 sites). Iran had been tracking this area and hit them with a direct, precise strike.


So far, Israeli media has confirmed around 27 injuries from the attack, as the building was occupied at the time. The mayor of Haifa also confirmed that two strategic sites were hit, validating the significance of the target.


And it doesn’t stop there.


In this same wave of strikes, and in direct retaliation for Israel’s recent bombing of Iran’s national broadcasting center live on air, Iran hit the building of Israeli Channel 14, which it had previously threatened to target. According to news sources, the strike successfully hit its mark.


Now here’s what surprised Israel's axis of evil.


Iran’s strikes were never random. Yet, they are now focused on highly strategic targets such as command centers, government buildings, ports, and critical infrastructure. This new precision is the result of an intense cyber war raging between the two states.


Since the start of the war, a massive cyber alliance has formed, bringing together hackers from Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan. They’re battling against Israel’s cyber warfare teams and their Western allies. Iran’s coalition has already caused severe disruptions to Israel’s electronic infrastructure.


This Iranian cyber alliance is now penetrating highly sensitive systems, and there are (unconfirmed) reports that they may have infiltrated Zionist Israel’s air defense codes. Supporting this claim is the fact that more missiles than ever before are now breaching Israeli defenses.


A Bloomberg report (linked in the thread) revealed that Iran successfully hacked into public and civilian surveillance cameras across the occupied territories. They are using this access to instantly assess the results of their strikes and update targeting coordinates in real-time.


This led Israel’s former deputy head of cybersecurity to publicly urge citizens to either shut off or immediately change the passwords to their surveillance cameras, warning that Iran is now using them to monitor internal activity and track strike zones.


The problem is, Zionist Israel can’t do the same. Iran cut off internet access across the country two days ago to block Israeli cyber penetration. Moreover, the Iranian government has advised citizens to delete WhatsApp entirely, as the app is reportedly being used by the Israeli entity for surveillance and targeting.


Meanwhile, Iran has arrested a massive number of Mossad agents and spies operating in Tehran and other regions over the past few days, significantly degrading Israel’s intelligence capabilities. This has closed a gap that once gave Israel a sharp advantage, even though Israel still retains superiority in some areas of intelligence.


But make no mistake: Israel is now in a historic crisis.

For the first time in its history, an enemy power is bombing its internal cities, destroying its government buildings, and hitting military, technological, and media facilities, while also penetrating its cyberspace, spying on its citizens, and retaliating at the same level of military efficiency.


This has caused unprecedented panic among settlers, many of whom are now openly protesting against Netanyahu’s criminal policies that led them to this point. 


As a result, Israel has imposed a massive media blackout, suppressing coverage and silencing public discourse.  


Marwa Osman - MidEaStream


 Marwa Osman: 



For the second time in the same day, Iranian missiles targeted Israel, destroying government and military buildings as well as secret installations. But it didn’t stop there. Iranian cyber units hacked into the settlers’ public surveillance cameras and were watching them live on screen while bombing them inside their homes.


These Iranian strikes have become devastating and highly dangerous. Everything is in chaos, and no one can grasp how Iran has achieved such power and precision in its attacks. The Iron Dome is failing, unable to intercept most of the incoming missiles.


So what happened exactly? Here’s a quick breakdown of how things got to this point.


Just about two hours ago, Iran launched a new missile salvo that resulted in one of the most precise and dangerous strikes so far.

The strike hit an area known as "Paris Square" in the occupied city of Haifa. This area includes the famous Sail Tower, the tallest building in the city, located near the rabbinical court and other important government complexes.


What many people don’t know is that the tower is not just an administrative structure. It’s a central hub that manages the entire northern region of the Israeli entity. Inside are offices for the Ministries of Interior, Health, Education, and Justice, along with branches of the Tax Authority, Housing Ministry, and Civil Registry. It’s also only about 700 meters from the Haifa port.

In other words, this building is the backbone of Israel’s northern administrative system.


According to the (IRGC), the buildings 


targeted weren’t just government offices, they also housed concealed military command and control centers (C2 sites). Iran had been tracking this area and hit them with a direct, precise strike.


So far, Israeli media has confirmed around 27 injuries from the attack, as the building was occupied at the time. The mayor of Haifa also confirmed that two strategic sites were hit, validating the significance of the target.


And it doesn’t stop there.


In this same wave of strikes, and in direct retaliation for Israel’s recent bombing of Iran’s national broadcasting center live on air, Iran hit the building of Israeli Channel 14, which it had previously threatened to target. According to news sources, the strike successfully hit its mark.


Now here’s what surprised Israel's axis of evil.


Iran’s strikes were never random. Yet, they are now focused on highly strategic targets such as command centers, government buildings, ports, and critical infrastructure. This new precision is the result of an intense cyber war raging between the two states.


Since the start of the war, a massive cyber alliance has formed, bringing together hackers from Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan. They’re battling against Israel’s cyber warfare teams and their Western allies. Iran’s coalition has already caused severe disruptions to Israel’s electronic infrastructure.


This Iranian cyber alliance is now penetrating highly sensitive systems, and there are (unconfirmed) reports that they may have infiltrated Zionist Israel’s air defense codes. Supporting this claim is the fact that more missiles than ever before are now breaching Israeli defenses.


A Bloomberg report (linked in the thread) revealed that Iran successfully hacked into public and civilian surveillance cameras across the occupied territories. They are using this access to instantly assess the results of their strikes and update targeting coordinates in real-time.


This led Israel’s former deputy head of cybersecurity to publicly urge citizens to either shut off or immediately change the passwords to their surveillance cameras, warning that Iran is now using them to monitor internal activity and track strike zones.


The problem is, Zionist Israel can’t do the same. Iran cut off internet access across the country two days ago to block Israeli cyber penetration. Moreover, the Iranian government has advised citizens to delete WhatsApp entirely, as the app is reportedly being used by the Israeli entity for surveillance and targeting.


Meanwhile, Iran has arrested a massive number of Mossad agents and spies operating in Tehran and other regions over the past few days, significantly degrading Israel’s intelligence capabilities. This has closed a gap that once gave Israel a sharp advantage, even though Israel still retains superiority in some areas of intelligence.


But make no mistake: Israel is now in a historic crisis.

For the first time in its history, an enemy power is bombing its internal cities, destroying its government buildings, and hitting military, technological, and media facilities, while also penetrating its cyberspace, spying on its citizens, and retaliating at the same level of military efficiency.


This has caused unprecedented panic among settlers, many of whom are now openly protesting against Netanyahu’s criminal policies that led them to this point. 


As a result, Israel has imposed a massive media blackout, suppressing coverage and silencing public discourse.  


Marwa Osman - MidEaStream


#JUNE12: Tinubu Led APC Government Betrayed Democracy, Heroes Died in Vain — Obi-dient Movement

#JUNE12: Tinubu Led APC Government Betrayed Democracy, Heroes Died in Vain — Obi-dient Movement

 To all Nigerians, civil society organizations, and stakeholders in democracy,


Chief MKO Abiola 
Casting his vote in 
1993

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu led APC federal government of Nigeria has without doubt betrayed democracy in all ramifications.


His crookery emergency and leadership right from the word go damaged more the principles and any known democratic tenents. The emergency of APC leadership since 2015 has been a course both on Nigerians and democracy as a  system of governance.


Nigeria as it's today, the poverty capital of the whole wide world, citizens do no longer care even if military should take over as the current Tinubu led APC government foisted hardship on the majority, untamed inflation, insecurities, lost of values of our national currencies. Maximum suffering for greater numbers of people. It is indeed a government of renewed hopelessness.


Misplacement of priority in term of diversion of subsidies and other national resources for the benefits of the very few minority living in affluence as majority are wallowing in abject poverty. The legislators only representing themselves and not the Nigerians that elected them. Rubber stamps of the executive.


Democracy thrive on party system and party politics, Tinubu, a NADECO leader has ensure the crippling of major opposition parties in the country. Truly the heroes of struggles died in Vain unless Nigerians rise and save this country from Tinubu led rouges as future of any credible, free fair elections seems doom under Him.


Therefore, we, Obi-dient Group - Oyo State note with deep concern the persistent challenges to free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria. The countinous June 12 anniversary celebrations will not be meaningful, if what our real heroes of democracy fought for are what we have been experiencing under APC evil leadership.


The right to vote and have one's vote counted is fundamental to democracy. APC undermine this since it's emergence in 2015 with  vrious forms of electoral malpractices, voter suppression, and lack of transparency in the conduct of the elections and final results coalition.


Going forward to 2027, we call on all stakeholders to:


1. *Ensure transparent, free , fair and credible electoral processes. Only an electoral reform that mandatorily ensure the use of electronics voting, recording and transmitting results in real time can guarantee that elections are free from manipulation and reflect the genuine will of the people.


2. *Strengthen electoral institutions*: Support the independency and effectiveness of electoral bodies. The appointment of the officers of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be taken away from the Mr president. The legislatures through a special duty committee or commission should be in charge of screening of applicants and recommending such to the national assembly.


3. *Promote voter education and participation*: Educate citizens on their voting rights and encourage participation in electoral processes.


4. *Hold leaders accountable*: Demand that elected officials prioritize the interests of their constituents and uphold democratic principles.


Nigerians must be ready to work together in the face of the oppressive civilian regime if Tinubu led APC to build a more inclusive and democratic Nigeria where every vote counts and the voices of the masses are heard. Where the government will be established and sustained on the basic principles of popular participation, popular support, good governance and respect for rule of law.



Obi-dient Movement - Oyo State

 To all Nigerians, civil society organizations, and stakeholders in democracy,


Chief MKO Abiola 
Casting his vote in 
1993

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu led APC federal government of Nigeria has without doubt betrayed democracy in all ramifications.


His crookery emergency and leadership right from the word go damaged more the principles and any known democratic tenents. The emergency of APC leadership since 2015 has been a course both on Nigerians and democracy as a  system of governance.


Nigeria as it's today, the poverty capital of the whole wide world, citizens do no longer care even if military should take over as the current Tinubu led APC government foisted hardship on the majority, untamed inflation, insecurities, lost of values of our national currencies. Maximum suffering for greater numbers of people. It is indeed a government of renewed hopelessness.


Misplacement of priority in term of diversion of subsidies and other national resources for the benefits of the very few minority living in affluence as majority are wallowing in abject poverty. The legislators only representing themselves and not the Nigerians that elected them. Rubber stamps of the executive.


Democracy thrive on party system and party politics, Tinubu, a NADECO leader has ensure the crippling of major opposition parties in the country. Truly the heroes of struggles died in Vain unless Nigerians rise and save this country from Tinubu led rouges as future of any credible, free fair elections seems doom under Him.


Therefore, we, Obi-dient Group - Oyo State note with deep concern the persistent challenges to free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria. The countinous June 12 anniversary celebrations will not be meaningful, if what our real heroes of democracy fought for are what we have been experiencing under APC evil leadership.


The right to vote and have one's vote counted is fundamental to democracy. APC undermine this since it's emergence in 2015 with  vrious forms of electoral malpractices, voter suppression, and lack of transparency in the conduct of the elections and final results coalition.


Going forward to 2027, we call on all stakeholders to:


1. *Ensure transparent, free , fair and credible electoral processes. Only an electoral reform that mandatorily ensure the use of electronics voting, recording and transmitting results in real time can guarantee that elections are free from manipulation and reflect the genuine will of the people.


2. *Strengthen electoral institutions*: Support the independency and effectiveness of electoral bodies. The appointment of the officers of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be taken away from the Mr president. The legislatures through a special duty committee or commission should be in charge of screening of applicants and recommending such to the national assembly.


3. *Promote voter education and participation*: Educate citizens on their voting rights and encourage participation in electoral processes.


4. *Hold leaders accountable*: Demand that elected officials prioritize the interests of their constituents and uphold democratic principles.


Nigerians must be ready to work together in the face of the oppressive civilian regime if Tinubu led APC to build a more inclusive and democratic Nigeria where every vote counts and the voices of the masses are heard. Where the government will be established and sustained on the basic principles of popular participation, popular support, good governance and respect for rule of law.



Obi-dient Movement - Oyo State

Tinubu's Irrational Borrowing Proposal: Our Nation Has Been Betrayed Again

Tinubu's Irrational Borrowing Proposal: Our Nation Has Been Betrayed Again

Tinubu 

Let history record this moment clearly: the president Bola Tinubu’s administration is attempting to dig a deeper financial grave for Nigeria while falsely claiming to be filling it up. This is a sin—not just against the economy, but against the generations of Nigerians yet unborn who will inherit this betrayal.


In what can only be described as an alarming affront to logic, accountability, and national dignity, the recent proposal by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to borrow a staggering $21.5 billion exposes a deep and worsening contradiction at the heart of Nigeria’s fiscal and moral crisis. At a time when the government loudly trumpets the repayment of past debts—including loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—one must ask: What was the hurry in paying off those loans if the intention was to plunge the nation into deeper debt almost immediately?


Traditionally, the paying off of debts signals a nation’s movement towards fiscal independence. It marks a resolve to rely on internal discipline, innovation, and productivity rather than perpetual dependence on foreign creditors. But in this administration’s case, debt repayment appears not to be a strategy for liberation, but a cynical reset for a fresh cycle of reckless borrowing. This contradiction renders the supposed triumph of debt repayment meaningless and insincere.


What is even more bewildering is the deliberate obfuscation of truth through deceitful propaganda. While the Tinubu-led government seeks parliamentary approval for this colossal loan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently announced that it has recovered an astronomical $967.5 billion (nearly $1 trillion). Meanwhile, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) declared the recovery of ₦277 billion in stolen or misappropriated funds. These are not insignificant figures—they represent enough capital to not only cover the country’s current borrowing ambitions but to inject a measure of revival into key national sectors.


Why, then, are we still being asked to accept the burden of more loans?


This is not just about poor fiscal management—it is deliberate deception, institutionalized hypocrisy, and unrepentant financial sinfulness. If these recoveries are genuine and available for use, borrowing should not be an option. If they are fictitious, then we are dealing with a propaganda machinery designed to pacify a suffering populace while silently mortgaging their future.


Daniel Wilson

Tinubu 

Let history record this moment clearly: the president Bola Tinubu’s administration is attempting to dig a deeper financial grave for Nigeria while falsely claiming to be filling it up. This is a sin—not just against the economy, but against the generations of Nigerians yet unborn who will inherit this betrayal.


In what can only be described as an alarming affront to logic, accountability, and national dignity, the recent proposal by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to borrow a staggering $21.5 billion exposes a deep and worsening contradiction at the heart of Nigeria’s fiscal and moral crisis. At a time when the government loudly trumpets the repayment of past debts—including loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—one must ask: What was the hurry in paying off those loans if the intention was to plunge the nation into deeper debt almost immediately?


Traditionally, the paying off of debts signals a nation’s movement towards fiscal independence. It marks a resolve to rely on internal discipline, innovation, and productivity rather than perpetual dependence on foreign creditors. But in this administration’s case, debt repayment appears not to be a strategy for liberation, but a cynical reset for a fresh cycle of reckless borrowing. This contradiction renders the supposed triumph of debt repayment meaningless and insincere.


What is even more bewildering is the deliberate obfuscation of truth through deceitful propaganda. While the Tinubu-led government seeks parliamentary approval for this colossal loan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently announced that it has recovered an astronomical $967.5 billion (nearly $1 trillion). Meanwhile, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) declared the recovery of ₦277 billion in stolen or misappropriated funds. These are not insignificant figures—they represent enough capital to not only cover the country’s current borrowing ambitions but to inject a measure of revival into key national sectors.


Why, then, are we still being asked to accept the burden of more loans?


This is not just about poor fiscal management—it is deliberate deception, institutionalized hypocrisy, and unrepentant financial sinfulness. If these recoveries are genuine and available for use, borrowing should not be an option. If they are fictitious, then we are dealing with a propaganda machinery designed to pacify a suffering populace while silently mortgaging their future.


Daniel Wilson

Postponing a Funeral Doesn’t Raise the Dead: The Jonathan Lesson and Tinubu’s Blind March

Postponing a Funeral Doesn’t Raise the Dead: The Jonathan Lesson and Tinubu’s Blind March


No president in Nigeria's history received more public endorsements for a second term than Goodluck Jonathan. Politicians across party lines, governors, senators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, billionaire businessmen, and over 10,000 well-funded support groups flooded the airwaves daily, confidently predicting his victory—some even before noon on election day.


For Jonathan's administration, money was never a constraint. Funds were recklessly thrown at anyone who showed the slightest support—so much so that merely greeting “Mama Peace” with a “Good morning” could attract largesse.


A month to the February 2015 elections, the Jonathan government secretly commissioned an international poll expert to predict the election outcome. The result? A shocker. The poll predicted Jonathan would lose if the election were held as scheduled. Alarmed, the president summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, and the head of the DSS. Their internal intelligence confirmed the grim forecast: the North was mobilized and ready to vote Jonathan out.


In a state of panic, and despite nationwide outrage, the Jonathan administration postponed the elections by six weeks. The official reason was to address insecurity in the North-East, a region long neglected under his watch. Ironically, the same Jonathan government that allowed Boko Haram to displace thousands—hoping the chaos would suppress Northern voter turnout and give him an advantage in the South and North Central—was now racing to deploy troops and reclaim territory, not out of concern for the people, but to rescue a failing re-election bid.


Why the sudden urgency? The NSA and DSS warned that Northerners were determined to defy the odds and cast their votes. INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega also resisted pressure to cancel elections in the troubled North, insisting that adequate arrangements were in place, even for displaced persons.


Jonathan was boxed in. He delayed the polls, deployed military resources, and hoped that his last-minute efforts would appease Northern voters. But it was too little, too late. The North saw through the charade and rejected him.


In desperation, Dasuki was dispatched to London to brief the international community on the "justification" for the postponement. On his return, the doors of the Central Bank were flung open to him. Billions in naira and dollars were siphoned—allegedly to buy arms, but in reality, used to bankroll Jonathan’s re-election campaign. The infamous $2.1 billion arms procurement fund became a political war chest, enriching cronies and drowning support groups in cash.


Even former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa reportedly received ₦4.6 billion (over ₦40 billion in today’s value) to hire local and international marabouts, witch doctors, and prayer warriors for Jonathan’s victory.


But did all of this save him?


No. Nigerians spoke loudly on election day and threw Jonathan out of power. The APC itself was stunned by the scale of its victory, and the PDP remains in denial to this day.


Fast forward to 2025, President Tinubu, buoyed by arrogance and flattered by sycophants who crown him a "master strategist," is blindly walking the same path that ended Jonathan’s reign. But history teaches hard lessons.


No leader who ignores or torments the Nigerian people walks away unscathed. Nigerians may appear passive, docile, or defeated, but when the time comes, they strike back—with the ballot or by force of will.


Make no mistake: 2027 is not about APC versus opposition parties. It is a battle between the suffering masses and the architects of their torment. The level of hardship under Tinubu’s APC is unprecedented—far exceeding anything experienced under Jonathan. Yet, Tinubu and his cheerleaders carry on, deluded and indifferent.


The warning signs are clear. Obasanjo once responded to a journalist asking if the 2015 election postponement would help Jonathan win:

“Postponing the funeral doesn’t wake up the dead. You’re only delaying the burial.”


That analogy is more relevant today than ever. Tinubu’s administration is already politically “dead” in the hearts of Nigerians. The charade of endorsements, the wasteful “validation” events, and the careless squandering of public funds won’t change the outcome. Nigerians are watching, and they are waiting.


Nigeria is too vast, too diverse, and too proud to be subdued by any one man or cabal. Those who attempt it always learn the hard way.


Solomon Lalung

Via SM


No president in Nigeria's history received more public endorsements for a second term than Goodluck Jonathan. Politicians across party lines, governors, senators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, billionaire businessmen, and over 10,000 well-funded support groups flooded the airwaves daily, confidently predicting his victory—some even before noon on election day.


For Jonathan's administration, money was never a constraint. Funds were recklessly thrown at anyone who showed the slightest support—so much so that merely greeting “Mama Peace” with a “Good morning” could attract largesse.


A month to the February 2015 elections, the Jonathan government secretly commissioned an international poll expert to predict the election outcome. The result? A shocker. The poll predicted Jonathan would lose if the election were held as scheduled. Alarmed, the president summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, and the head of the DSS. Their internal intelligence confirmed the grim forecast: the North was mobilized and ready to vote Jonathan out.


In a state of panic, and despite nationwide outrage, the Jonathan administration postponed the elections by six weeks. The official reason was to address insecurity in the North-East, a region long neglected under his watch. Ironically, the same Jonathan government that allowed Boko Haram to displace thousands—hoping the chaos would suppress Northern voter turnout and give him an advantage in the South and North Central—was now racing to deploy troops and reclaim territory, not out of concern for the people, but to rescue a failing re-election bid.


Why the sudden urgency? The NSA and DSS warned that Northerners were determined to defy the odds and cast their votes. INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega also resisted pressure to cancel elections in the troubled North, insisting that adequate arrangements were in place, even for displaced persons.


Jonathan was boxed in. He delayed the polls, deployed military resources, and hoped that his last-minute efforts would appease Northern voters. But it was too little, too late. The North saw through the charade and rejected him.


In desperation, Dasuki was dispatched to London to brief the international community on the "justification" for the postponement. On his return, the doors of the Central Bank were flung open to him. Billions in naira and dollars were siphoned—allegedly to buy arms, but in reality, used to bankroll Jonathan’s re-election campaign. The infamous $2.1 billion arms procurement fund became a political war chest, enriching cronies and drowning support groups in cash.


Even former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa reportedly received ₦4.6 billion (over ₦40 billion in today’s value) to hire local and international marabouts, witch doctors, and prayer warriors for Jonathan’s victory.


But did all of this save him?


No. Nigerians spoke loudly on election day and threw Jonathan out of power. The APC itself was stunned by the scale of its victory, and the PDP remains in denial to this day.


Fast forward to 2025, President Tinubu, buoyed by arrogance and flattered by sycophants who crown him a "master strategist," is blindly walking the same path that ended Jonathan’s reign. But history teaches hard lessons.


No leader who ignores or torments the Nigerian people walks away unscathed. Nigerians may appear passive, docile, or defeated, but when the time comes, they strike back—with the ballot or by force of will.


Make no mistake: 2027 is not about APC versus opposition parties. It is a battle between the suffering masses and the architects of their torment. The level of hardship under Tinubu’s APC is unprecedented—far exceeding anything experienced under Jonathan. Yet, Tinubu and his cheerleaders carry on, deluded and indifferent.


The warning signs are clear. Obasanjo once responded to a journalist asking if the 2015 election postponement would help Jonathan win:

“Postponing the funeral doesn’t wake up the dead. You’re only delaying the burial.”


That analogy is more relevant today than ever. Tinubu’s administration is already politically “dead” in the hearts of Nigerians. The charade of endorsements, the wasteful “validation” events, and the careless squandering of public funds won’t change the outcome. Nigerians are watching, and they are waiting.


Nigeria is too vast, too diverse, and too proud to be subdued by any one man or cabal. Those who attempt it always learn the hard way.


Solomon Lalung

Via SM

NIGERIA: Contradictions in Leadership Rhetoric: A Closer Look at President Tinubu's Statement on Party Politics

NIGERIA: Contradictions in Leadership Rhetoric: A Closer Look at President Tinubu's Statement on Party Politics

photo of Bola Ahmef Tinubu 
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In a recent quote attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a curious contradiction appears in his stance on Nigeria’s democratic system. The statement reads:


> "A one-party system is not suitable for democracy. We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians. You don't expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket. I am happy with what we have accomplished and expecting more people to come; that's the game."


At first glance, the opening line champions the principles of plural democracy, declaring that “a one-party system is not suitable for democracy.” This aligns with the ideals of a healthy democratic society—one in which power is contested and citizens have multiple political options.


However, the following lines present a different narrative. The declaration, "We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians," subtly glorifies a dominant-party system, where a single party maintains control, even if other parties technically exist. This reality undermines the spirit of competitive democracy, suggesting a shift toward political hegemony rather than pluralism.


The metaphor of the “sinking ship” and the “life jacket” further complicates the message. It implies that other parties are failing, and joining the ruling party is the only logical means of political survival. This notion, while politically strategic, reveals a worrisome tendency: the erosion of opposition and the consolidation of power in a single political group. It positions the ruling party not as one of many choices, but as the only viable vessel in Nigeria's political ocean.


The final remark—“expecting more people to come; that's the game”—confirms this intention. It depicts politics as a game of numbers rather than ideology, where the goal is not robust democratic engagement but entrenchment of power.


What This Means for Nigeria’s Democracy


The contradictions in this statement are not merely rhetorical; they reflect a deeper tension between democratic theory and political practice. While President Tinubu appears to verbally support multi-party democracy, the actions and implications suggest a movement toward single-party dominance—a condition that has historically stifled dissent, weakened institutions, and narrowed civic space.


If Nigeria is to truly uphold democratic values, it must preserve the strength of its opposition parties, ensure fair electoral processes, and maintain a level playing field. Any drift toward one-party rule—either in speech or practice—should be critically examined and challenged by citizens, civil society, and the media.


In democracy, diversity is not a weakness—it is the source of strength. Leaders must embody this principle not just in word, but in deed.




 Ojediran Samuel Adesoji 

(OSA)

photo of Bola Ahmef Tinubu 
 by Premium times

In a recent quote attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a curious contradiction appears in his stance on Nigeria’s democratic system. The statement reads:


> "A one-party system is not suitable for democracy. We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians. You don't expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket. I am happy with what we have accomplished and expecting more people to come; that's the game."


At first glance, the opening line champions the principles of plural democracy, declaring that “a one-party system is not suitable for democracy.” This aligns with the ideals of a healthy democratic society—one in which power is contested and citizens have multiple political options.


However, the following lines present a different narrative. The declaration, "We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians," subtly glorifies a dominant-party system, where a single party maintains control, even if other parties technically exist. This reality undermines the spirit of competitive democracy, suggesting a shift toward political hegemony rather than pluralism.


The metaphor of the “sinking ship” and the “life jacket” further complicates the message. It implies that other parties are failing, and joining the ruling party is the only logical means of political survival. This notion, while politically strategic, reveals a worrisome tendency: the erosion of opposition and the consolidation of power in a single political group. It positions the ruling party not as one of many choices, but as the only viable vessel in Nigeria's political ocean.


The final remark—“expecting more people to come; that's the game”—confirms this intention. It depicts politics as a game of numbers rather than ideology, where the goal is not robust democratic engagement but entrenchment of power.


What This Means for Nigeria’s Democracy


The contradictions in this statement are not merely rhetorical; they reflect a deeper tension between democratic theory and political practice. While President Tinubu appears to verbally support multi-party democracy, the actions and implications suggest a movement toward single-party dominance—a condition that has historically stifled dissent, weakened institutions, and narrowed civic space.


If Nigeria is to truly uphold democratic values, it must preserve the strength of its opposition parties, ensure fair electoral processes, and maintain a level playing field. Any drift toward one-party rule—either in speech or practice—should be critically examined and challenged by citizens, civil society, and the media.


In democracy, diversity is not a weakness—it is the source of strength. Leaders must embody this principle not just in word, but in deed.




 Ojediran Samuel Adesoji 

(OSA)

THE TITAN OF YORÚBÀLAND- ALAAFIN ABIMBOLA AKEEM OWOADE I

THE TITAN OF YORÚBÀLAND- ALAAFIN ABIMBOLA AKEEM OWOADE I

By Bode Durojaiye 


Alaafin Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 : The Titan of Yorubaland with natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come (1)



Alaafin Oeoade I

The Alaafin sits on a throne whose pedigree had been widely acclaimed as the exemplar of the delicate and elaborate mechanism of constitutionally guaranteed system of checks and balance.  


But equally stands out as the best political edifice ever constructed by an African state; ancient or modern.


‘’Oyo Empire was in possession of all the land. Oyo was very fast in expansion and became one of the earliest states with a central authority system. This makes Oyo, probably the greatest of the forest states in West Africa. 


At the highest of its existence, having fully developed a sophisticated internal system of government, Oyo dominated all other Yoruba kingdoms namely; Ife, Ekiti, Ijesa, Egba, Ijebu, Ondo,Sabe and Owu. It stretched into Dahomey, Togo and parts of the Ashanti in Ghana. 


This achievement marked a new phase in the history of the Yoruba; for it witnessed the effective transfer of power from Ile-ife to Oyo which became the Centre of a new powerful empire with far flung cultural, political and linguistic influences.. 


Oyo soon became the seat of government of the Yoruba people.


 Interestingly, the new identity of Oyo was diffused to all parts of Yoruba land with overwhelming adoption.


However, since ascension to the throne of his forefathers , His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye , the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Engineer Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has been ruling by peaceful means, and not with force and control.


When a leader is not conflicted inside and has truly experienced pure, unconditional love, then he will be at peace. 


Alaafin Owoade do not need any affirmation from the outside, nor will criticism affect him. The Paramount Ruler is in an inner state of peace, which is inner power.


This is contrary to someone who has not felt loved, secured or cared for, and steps into a position of power, such a person tends to lead from a place of control, insecurity, and fear.


 Such a leader or ruler's vibration emanates from the base of his consciousness which will breed misgivings in those around him and in the people he leads or rules .


 Positive or negative, our feelings spread and have an impact on the environment around us.


Consider the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Kim Jong, Idi Amin, Saddam Hussein. What inspired their acts of violence and disregard for human life?


 Could they have felt the need so strongly to be in control and superior to others if they had truly felt loved and secure in who they were?


 Or were the acts upon others their attempts to feel empowered and important?


As a Purveyor of authentic Yoruba traditions, Alaafin Owoade is a Monarch who puts emphasis on his own integrity, works to develop a strong ethical foundation with an understanding of Godly behaviour.


 He has been living to please God with a good character and a clean conscience. 


The Titan of Yorubaland is connected to a Source greater than himself, emanates the energy of bringing people together for a greater good, walks his talk, open to dialogue that can help to understand the hearts of those he rules, a great listener

who lives from a deep self-respect that inspires others to model his self-respect.


Alaafin Owoade is slow and steady and long lasting, promotes loving resolve and dispels fear, isn’t power hungry because he carries a natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come, coupled with

great wisdom and mastering the art of sharing that wisdom with dignity and forthrightness.


Little wonder the unequaled honour accorded the Alaafin Owoade by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House , Aso Villa and the Oyo Forum both in Abuja. 


To be continued ........



Bode Durojaiye , the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo. 


Alaafin in pictures:





By Bode Durojaiye 


Alaafin Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 : The Titan of Yorubaland with natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come (1)



Alaafin Oeoade I

The Alaafin sits on a throne whose pedigree had been widely acclaimed as the exemplar of the delicate and elaborate mechanism of constitutionally guaranteed system of checks and balance.  


But equally stands out as the best political edifice ever constructed by an African state; ancient or modern.


‘’Oyo Empire was in possession of all the land. Oyo was very fast in expansion and became one of the earliest states with a central authority system. This makes Oyo, probably the greatest of the forest states in West Africa. 


At the highest of its existence, having fully developed a sophisticated internal system of government, Oyo dominated all other Yoruba kingdoms namely; Ife, Ekiti, Ijesa, Egba, Ijebu, Ondo,Sabe and Owu. It stretched into Dahomey, Togo and parts of the Ashanti in Ghana. 


This achievement marked a new phase in the history of the Yoruba; for it witnessed the effective transfer of power from Ile-ife to Oyo which became the Centre of a new powerful empire with far flung cultural, political and linguistic influences.. 


Oyo soon became the seat of government of the Yoruba people.


 Interestingly, the new identity of Oyo was diffused to all parts of Yoruba land with overwhelming adoption.


However, since ascension to the throne of his forefathers , His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye , the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Engineer Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has been ruling by peaceful means, and not with force and control.


When a leader is not conflicted inside and has truly experienced pure, unconditional love, then he will be at peace. 


Alaafin Owoade do not need any affirmation from the outside, nor will criticism affect him. The Paramount Ruler is in an inner state of peace, which is inner power.


This is contrary to someone who has not felt loved, secured or cared for, and steps into a position of power, such a person tends to lead from a place of control, insecurity, and fear.


 Such a leader or ruler's vibration emanates from the base of his consciousness which will breed misgivings in those around him and in the people he leads or rules .


 Positive or negative, our feelings spread and have an impact on the environment around us.


Consider the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Kim Jong, Idi Amin, Saddam Hussein. What inspired their acts of violence and disregard for human life?


 Could they have felt the need so strongly to be in control and superior to others if they had truly felt loved and secure in who they were?


 Or were the acts upon others their attempts to feel empowered and important?


As a Purveyor of authentic Yoruba traditions, Alaafin Owoade is a Monarch who puts emphasis on his own integrity, works to develop a strong ethical foundation with an understanding of Godly behaviour.


 He has been living to please God with a good character and a clean conscience. 


The Titan of Yorubaland is connected to a Source greater than himself, emanates the energy of bringing people together for a greater good, walks his talk, open to dialogue that can help to understand the hearts of those he rules, a great listener

who lives from a deep self-respect that inspires others to model his self-respect.


Alaafin Owoade is slow and steady and long lasting, promotes loving resolve and dispels fear, isn’t power hungry because he carries a natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come, coupled with

great wisdom and mastering the art of sharing that wisdom with dignity and forthrightness.


Little wonder the unequaled honour accorded the Alaafin Owoade by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House , Aso Villa and the Oyo Forum both in Abuja. 


To be continued ........



Bode Durojaiye , the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo. 


Alaafin in pictures:





Tinubu's INEC: The prospects and challenges of a free, fair and credible elections in 2027

Tinubu's INEC: The prospects and challenges of a free, fair and credible elections in 2027

 Bola Tinubu and
His INEC Chairman 

Elections are a central feature of representatives democracies. For elections to express the will of the electorate, they must be ‘free, fair’ and 'credible'.


Free, fair and credible elections are largely determined by the electoral body. Nigeria's independent National Electoral Commission INEC under Professor Mahmood Yakub or anyone as may be later appointed and their subordinates are the major bane and barriers to credible and acceptable elections in Nigeria. While the INEC neutrality is questionable, judiciary has long seized to be the last hope of anybody but a place of judicial trades for the very few with highest influence and highest bidders. The Nigeria's Judicial Service Commission has sanctioned in the past judges handling Election Petition Tribunals but not now any longer with the level of unhindered immunities in the temples of justice. So an unbiased electoral system and body for a free, fair and credible elections are non negotiable.

‘Free’ means that all those entitled to vote have the right to be registered and to vote and must be free to make their choice. According to our constitution, every citizen over the age of 18 is entitled to vote.

Also an election will be considered ‘free’ if you are allowed to decide whether or not to vote and vote freely for the candidate or party of your choice without fear or intimidation and or harassment. A ‘free’ election can also be regarded as where you are confident that who you vote for remains your secret.

By ‘Fair’, it means that all registered political parties have an equal right to contest the elections on the same level ground, campaign for voters support and hold meetings and rallies. This gives them a fair chance to convince voters to vote for them.

A fair election also denote an election in which all voters have an equal opportunity to register, where all votes are counted, and where the final results reflect the actual vote totals.

"Credible" implies an open and transparent process especially by the electoral umpire which will make the actual outcome capable of being believed by the more than simple majority of the citizens.

By credible, it also means the outcome of the the whole process is worthy of the citizens' confidence. The results are reliable and not manipulated. The level of genuine neutrality of the electoral commission dictates the credibility of any election.

Therefore, It's one thing for the election to be free and fair on the filed on election day across polling units, it's another thing entirely for the electoral umpire to admit and allow votes of the people to actually be the final outcome or results. The credibility of an election will make it even more acceptable to the losers and runner up without unnecessary litigations that usually accompany every election in Nigeria.


With the exception of the 1959 and the annulled June 12 1993 general elections, elections in Nigeria have always been marred by irregularities and lack of transparency from electoral body, collusion with either ruling or opposition party for manipulation of the election's outcome, implementing an electoral process with procedures that encourages violence and anarchy . The 1964/65 Western Regional and National elections, the 1979 and 1983 federal election, the 2003 and 2007 presidential and governorship elections were elections that encouraged anarchy as they were generally adjudged far below free, fair and lacked in any measure for credibility test, basically because of INEC collisions with either any of the contending major parties leading to endless litigations in each cases.


Meanwhile, aside the 2015 general elections which can simply be categorised and termed as a mob elections, the 2019 and 2023 general elections overtly revealed that those who voted had done nothing but those who counted and determined the votes are the ones that occupied the Central Processing Unit of the electoral and democratic system as it were very glaring for all to see in those elections.

Despite improved electoral laws and introductions of e-voting machine , B-Vas, there were overt indications of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) been bias, non transparent most especially with uses of even B-Vas, alterations of the election results both on B-Vas and on form EC8, inconclusive elections as a result of materials not timely taken to the polling units on election day.
Collusions with rejected APC national leader Tinubu to upturned the people's will, as Tinubu who paid their pipers dictated their tune in a supposedly general election meant for majority of the citizens to decide on who governs us for a period of four years. Remarks by incumbent president himself that he bought his way to the presidency also confirmed all these.

Coming to term with the individuals occupying various positions within the electoral umpire such as INEC chairman, INEC commissioner among others, the appointments to these positions are political appointments. This is exactly where and reason the credibility of the electoral outcomes are been compromised and sacrificed in Nigeria. Funny enough is that all those that have been appointed and served as INEC chairman are all university professors who have pleasures in subverting the will of the majority for their personal aggrandizements.


The appointment of the incumbent INEC chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu was said to have been influenced back the in 2018 by Bola Ahmed Tinubu and as a result, against all odds INEC chairman decided the outcome of 2019 presidential election in favour of Major General Muhammadu Buhari who had lost all credibilities to win the Said election considering the level of hungers, compounding existing Boko Haram with bandit and Fulani herdsmen menace amidst human rights violations, lack of respect for rule of law, etc. To simply put it, 'the CIA agent Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been in charged, remotiing and controlling INEC before ever becoming the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


The prospects of any free, fair and credible elections under him as the sitting president looks very invincible.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu ensured Buhari was re-elected through his puppet INEC chairman Mahmood Yakub in a grand calculation for his 2023 presidential ambition which saw him and his gangs unleashing all forms of deceits, manipulations and impersonation at the highest order including impersonating the clergymen.

The prospects and chances of having a free, fair and credible elections comes 2027 under the Tinubu led APC anti- people government and an INEC that takes orders directly from him will be absolutely impossible.


On the state of the political parties in Nigeria currently, just like the late military Totalitarian dictator General Sani Abacha was to emerged the sole presidential candidate of the all political parties formedy perior his sudden death in 1998, Tinubu and his Mafia camp have been earnestly working to undermine and subvert the democratic processes, moving the country towards a one party system.

The Tinubu and his Mafias who are in APC and in his government are also directly and indirectly dictating the fates of other political parties as PDP is in their hands too, while the same INEC has been the weapon of distabilisation in Tinubu's hands holding Labour Party (LP) down ineffectively immediately after the 2023 general elections just as was the case with Omoyele Sowore led African Action AAC after 2019 general elections. For the LP, INEC that refused to accept the kangaroo National Convention that returned Barrister Julius Abure as the National Chairman has also refused to upload the names of the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Caretaker Committee of the party even after a Supreme Court judgement sacked else while Chairman Abure. For months now, INEC is still studying the court judgement.


Suffix to this is the fact that this same INEC has made the registration of new party nearly impossible. Even the Social Democratic Party SDP that some aggrieved politicians and citizens seemly running to can't be adjudged clear of Tinubu's influence. He was to contest the 2023 presidential election in the SDP platform if APC had denied him the presidential ticket.


Off season elections conducted so far in Edo, Ondo are another testaments of systemic disruption of oppositions in favour of the ruling party. These are the litmus tests if what to expect in 2027.


Removing the bias, unfair and non neutral Professor Mahmood Yakub by Mr President, to nominate another of his stoogees for the National Assembly to rubber stamped again may not help going forward to 2027 as the entire citizens of voting ages are on the verge of been manipulated and shortchanged again.

An electoral reform by the National Assembly that ensure that the sitting president does not nominate top INEC officers may go a long way to reduce underground and unconstitutional interference in the activities of the umpire.

Conclusively, as our forefathers at independence opted for a democratic and egalitarian society, it's the duties of all of us to mobilize, sensitize citizens on the needs for a credible, free and fair elections. We must continue to speak and stand against Intimidations and brazen harassment of voters as openly seen in 2023 presidential and national assembly elections and most especially the governorship elections in some states and Lagos, Rivers, Kogi in particular.

The essential of governance is to serve the people. Maximum pleasure for greater numbers of people but in the case of Nigeria and her citizens, it has been maximum pains for an absolute majority while the very few and less than minority including the incumbent President are living large in frivolous and lavish spending as seen in their budgetary allocations to themselves. Students loans already cornered. Hunger ruling without mercy, no end in sight to criminalities, terrorism , banditary, Fulani herdsmen menace and kidnapping for ransoms

Nigerians should know that they want to contend and contest not only against brutal Tinubu led APC that believed in antidemocratic highjacking and run with it principles but also against the Tinubu's INEC that will be ready to hand him a certificate of return even if he failed to contest in the forth coming 2027 general elections.


Infact, as far as 2027 is approaching, factor that can ensure free, fair and credible elections will be an unwavering determinations by Nigerians to enforce it at the polling units level against the ruling party, INEC and institutions and agencies of state or the readiness to go the Malian way or Burkina way in another hand if the need be for a democratic reset.

Nigerians should rather win the 2027 elections at the polling units or loss it forever.




Sir Dele Abiola
oluabiola81@gmail.com
 Bola Tinubu and
His INEC Chairman 

Elections are a central feature of representatives democracies. For elections to express the will of the electorate, they must be ‘free, fair’ and 'credible'.


Free, fair and credible elections are largely determined by the electoral body. Nigeria's independent National Electoral Commission INEC under Professor Mahmood Yakub or anyone as may be later appointed and their subordinates are the major bane and barriers to credible and acceptable elections in Nigeria. While the INEC neutrality is questionable, judiciary has long seized to be the last hope of anybody but a place of judicial trades for the very few with highest influence and highest bidders. The Nigeria's Judicial Service Commission has sanctioned in the past judges handling Election Petition Tribunals but not now any longer with the level of unhindered immunities in the temples of justice. So an unbiased electoral system and body for a free, fair and credible elections are non negotiable.

‘Free’ means that all those entitled to vote have the right to be registered and to vote and must be free to make their choice. According to our constitution, every citizen over the age of 18 is entitled to vote.

Also an election will be considered ‘free’ if you are allowed to decide whether or not to vote and vote freely for the candidate or party of your choice without fear or intimidation and or harassment. A ‘free’ election can also be regarded as where you are confident that who you vote for remains your secret.

By ‘Fair’, it means that all registered political parties have an equal right to contest the elections on the same level ground, campaign for voters support and hold meetings and rallies. This gives them a fair chance to convince voters to vote for them.

A fair election also denote an election in which all voters have an equal opportunity to register, where all votes are counted, and where the final results reflect the actual vote totals.

"Credible" implies an open and transparent process especially by the electoral umpire which will make the actual outcome capable of being believed by the more than simple majority of the citizens.

By credible, it also means the outcome of the the whole process is worthy of the citizens' confidence. The results are reliable and not manipulated. The level of genuine neutrality of the electoral commission dictates the credibility of any election.

Therefore, It's one thing for the election to be free and fair on the filed on election day across polling units, it's another thing entirely for the electoral umpire to admit and allow votes of the people to actually be the final outcome or results. The credibility of an election will make it even more acceptable to the losers and runner up without unnecessary litigations that usually accompany every election in Nigeria.


With the exception of the 1959 and the annulled June 12 1993 general elections, elections in Nigeria have always been marred by irregularities and lack of transparency from electoral body, collusion with either ruling or opposition party for manipulation of the election's outcome, implementing an electoral process with procedures that encourages violence and anarchy . The 1964/65 Western Regional and National elections, the 1979 and 1983 federal election, the 2003 and 2007 presidential and governorship elections were elections that encouraged anarchy as they were generally adjudged far below free, fair and lacked in any measure for credibility test, basically because of INEC collisions with either any of the contending major parties leading to endless litigations in each cases.


Meanwhile, aside the 2015 general elections which can simply be categorised and termed as a mob elections, the 2019 and 2023 general elections overtly revealed that those who voted had done nothing but those who counted and determined the votes are the ones that occupied the Central Processing Unit of the electoral and democratic system as it were very glaring for all to see in those elections.

Despite improved electoral laws and introductions of e-voting machine , B-Vas, there were overt indications of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) been bias, non transparent most especially with uses of even B-Vas, alterations of the election results both on B-Vas and on form EC8, inconclusive elections as a result of materials not timely taken to the polling units on election day.
Collusions with rejected APC national leader Tinubu to upturned the people's will, as Tinubu who paid their pipers dictated their tune in a supposedly general election meant for majority of the citizens to decide on who governs us for a period of four years. Remarks by incumbent president himself that he bought his way to the presidency also confirmed all these.

Coming to term with the individuals occupying various positions within the electoral umpire such as INEC chairman, INEC commissioner among others, the appointments to these positions are political appointments. This is exactly where and reason the credibility of the electoral outcomes are been compromised and sacrificed in Nigeria. Funny enough is that all those that have been appointed and served as INEC chairman are all university professors who have pleasures in subverting the will of the majority for their personal aggrandizements.


The appointment of the incumbent INEC chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu was said to have been influenced back the in 2018 by Bola Ahmed Tinubu and as a result, against all odds INEC chairman decided the outcome of 2019 presidential election in favour of Major General Muhammadu Buhari who had lost all credibilities to win the Said election considering the level of hungers, compounding existing Boko Haram with bandit and Fulani herdsmen menace amidst human rights violations, lack of respect for rule of law, etc. To simply put it, 'the CIA agent Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been in charged, remotiing and controlling INEC before ever becoming the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


The prospects of any free, fair and credible elections under him as the sitting president looks very invincible.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu ensured Buhari was re-elected through his puppet INEC chairman Mahmood Yakub in a grand calculation for his 2023 presidential ambition which saw him and his gangs unleashing all forms of deceits, manipulations and impersonation at the highest order including impersonating the clergymen.

The prospects and chances of having a free, fair and credible elections comes 2027 under the Tinubu led APC anti- people government and an INEC that takes orders directly from him will be absolutely impossible.


On the state of the political parties in Nigeria currently, just like the late military Totalitarian dictator General Sani Abacha was to emerged the sole presidential candidate of the all political parties formedy perior his sudden death in 1998, Tinubu and his Mafia camp have been earnestly working to undermine and subvert the democratic processes, moving the country towards a one party system.

The Tinubu and his Mafias who are in APC and in his government are also directly and indirectly dictating the fates of other political parties as PDP is in their hands too, while the same INEC has been the weapon of distabilisation in Tinubu's hands holding Labour Party (LP) down ineffectively immediately after the 2023 general elections just as was the case with Omoyele Sowore led African Action AAC after 2019 general elections. For the LP, INEC that refused to accept the kangaroo National Convention that returned Barrister Julius Abure as the National Chairman has also refused to upload the names of the Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Caretaker Committee of the party even after a Supreme Court judgement sacked else while Chairman Abure. For months now, INEC is still studying the court judgement.


Suffix to this is the fact that this same INEC has made the registration of new party nearly impossible. Even the Social Democratic Party SDP that some aggrieved politicians and citizens seemly running to can't be adjudged clear of Tinubu's influence. He was to contest the 2023 presidential election in the SDP platform if APC had denied him the presidential ticket.


Off season elections conducted so far in Edo, Ondo are another testaments of systemic disruption of oppositions in favour of the ruling party. These are the litmus tests if what to expect in 2027.


Removing the bias, unfair and non neutral Professor Mahmood Yakub by Mr President, to nominate another of his stoogees for the National Assembly to rubber stamped again may not help going forward to 2027 as the entire citizens of voting ages are on the verge of been manipulated and shortchanged again.

An electoral reform by the National Assembly that ensure that the sitting president does not nominate top INEC officers may go a long way to reduce underground and unconstitutional interference in the activities of the umpire.

Conclusively, as our forefathers at independence opted for a democratic and egalitarian society, it's the duties of all of us to mobilize, sensitize citizens on the needs for a credible, free and fair elections. We must continue to speak and stand against Intimidations and brazen harassment of voters as openly seen in 2023 presidential and national assembly elections and most especially the governorship elections in some states and Lagos, Rivers, Kogi in particular.

The essential of governance is to serve the people. Maximum pleasure for greater numbers of people but in the case of Nigeria and her citizens, it has been maximum pains for an absolute majority while the very few and less than minority including the incumbent President are living large in frivolous and lavish spending as seen in their budgetary allocations to themselves. Students loans already cornered. Hunger ruling without mercy, no end in sight to criminalities, terrorism , banditary, Fulani herdsmen menace and kidnapping for ransoms

Nigerians should know that they want to contend and contest not only against brutal Tinubu led APC that believed in antidemocratic highjacking and run with it principles but also against the Tinubu's INEC that will be ready to hand him a certificate of return even if he failed to contest in the forth coming 2027 general elections.


Infact, as far as 2027 is approaching, factor that can ensure free, fair and credible elections will be an unwavering determinations by Nigerians to enforce it at the polling units level against the ruling party, INEC and institutions and agencies of state or the readiness to go the Malian way or Burkina way in another hand if the need be for a democratic reset.

Nigerians should rather win the 2027 elections at the polling units or loss it forever.




Sir Dele Abiola
oluabiola81@gmail.com

NIGERIA'S POLITICS: Tinubu's Silent and Strategic Manoeuvering For 2027

NIGERIA'S POLITICS: Tinubu's Silent and Strategic Manoeuvering For 2027

 TINUBU vs FUBARA LONDON SECRETS, PDP POLITICAL DEFECTIONS & BETRAYAL: HOW TINUBU’S SILENT EARTHQUAKE IN RIVERS STATE IS REDRAWING NIGERIA’S 2027 MAP 

 


  BEHIND THE SMOKE OF RIVERS, A POLITICAL FIRE IS BURNING


 


While Nigerians were distracted by surface noise, the real political tremor was taking place behind closed doors—in hotel suites in London, in secret calls to Supreme Court chambers, and in the quietly defecting hearts of PDP governors.


 Rivers State is now the pilot scheme of Tinubu’s 2027 game plan, and the betrayal of Wike and El-Rufai is no coincidence—it’s a blueprint.

 

 “This is Clement’s prophetic Intelligence Seal Broken. As it was written, so it is decoded — Nigeria’s destiny is being rewritten in shadows.”


BREAKING INTEL SNAPSHOT:


 _✓ President Bola Tinubu reportedly held a closed-door meeting with suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in London during his working visit.


 The meeting appears to have placed pressure on Fubara, who may now soften his stance and consider key concessions—sparking speculation of an impending political compromise aimed at de-escalating the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.


 _✓ Delta State Governor Oborevwori and his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, signaling a major political shift in the South-South region._ 


 _✓ Dele Momodu cautions political leaders against the ongoing wave of defections, warning that Nigeria risks sliding into a dictatorship if democratic opposition is silenced or dismantled._ 


 

 LONDON DEAL: FUBARA'S TRANSFORMATION FROM PAWN TO PRESIDENTIAL PROJECT


Governor Fubara’s London rendezvous with President Tinubu wasn’t a handshake—it was a baptism of fire and reprogramming of purpose. He entered that room a political orphan, bruised from legislative ambushes and executive sabotage. But he walked out reborn—not as Wike’s rebel—but as Tinubu’s prototype.


London wasn’t a peace talk. It was a software installation. Tinubu didn’t fly Fubara out for tea and sympathy. He flew him out for firmware updates—to rewrite the South-South operating system and install a federalist version of Lagos-style command governance in the oil heartland.


 “When the monkey refuses to dance for the owner, the drummer must find a new performer.”


Wike was the old performer. Tinubu is auditioning a new dance.


 Let’s be clear: Tinubu deliberately excluded Wike from the London table—not because he forgot, but because he had outgrown his usefulness. 


 The “Lion of Port Harcourt” was no longer roaring—he was growling at the wrong end of the food chain.


 Tinubu simply cut out the noise and adopted the underdog.


Fubara is now the test-run for Nigeria’s newest political software update:


 “Subnational Loyalty 3.0.” No more godfathers. No more regional emperors. Just governors with direct presidential plug-ins, coded to run Abuja’s agenda from local desktops.

 

 Strategic Fallout:


Soft Capture:


 Tinubu is building an APC-compliant Rivers without flying party flags or raising electoral dust. It's not a campaign—it’s a quiet colonization.


Silent Purge:


 Over time, Tinubu will replace PDP-encoded loyalists with federal-aligned technocrats—clean, sharp, loyal to Abuja’s firmware. They may still wave PDP banners, but their hearts will beat APC frequencies.


 “A snake that sheds its skin is not dead—it’s upgrading.”


 And that’s what Fubara has become: an upgraded vessel for a federal command.

 

 Clement Final Inside decode:


 “What do you call a man who defeats his master, but never lifts a sword?”


 Answer : _A governor with a presidential SIM card.

 

 Fubara has become the political equivalent of an electric car—looks quiet, moves silently, but packed with shockwave voltage. He now runs not on Wike’s diesel, but on Tinubu’s invisible battery.


 In a few months, Rivers will wear PDP clothes, but speak APC grammar. Contracts, budgets, appointments—coded in the dialect of the Villa.


 What happened in London was not alignment—it was conversion.


 “The hunter who sees two elephants fighting does not shoot until he knows which one the king sent.”


 Fubara now wears the king’s signal.

  

  BETRAYAL AS A POLITICAL TOOL: TINUBU DUMPS WIKE LIKE EL-RUFAI 


This is not politics. This is chess with human souls.


Wike is only the latest victim of a very ancient presidential doctrine—one that begins with— "use," passes through "praise," and ends in "purge."


The moment you stop being useful, the music stops. Ask El-Rufai, the original warning sign.


 "When the lion builds his palace, he lets the hyenas clear the bush—but he never invites them to the throne room."


Wike, like El-Rufai, was instrumental in cracking 2023’s complex electoral code. But once the door was open, they were both too loud, too proud, and too strategic for comfort. Tinubu’s model is not built for co-kings—it runs on “solitary supremacy.”


The louder you are near Tinubu, the closer you are to the exit. That’s not advice—it’s prophecy.

 

 Strategic Analysis:


Tinubu's Silent Doctrine:


Loyalty must be silent, strategic, and sacrificial. Once it becomes vocal, visionary, or viral, it gets downgraded.


Wike and El-Rufai forgot the rule:


 “Power doesn’t like witnesses. It prefers blind loyalty or permanent silence.”


Pre-2027 Purge Protocol:


Tinubu is activating his pre-election firewall. Independent thinkers are threats, not allies. If you're dreaming beyond your assigned lane, you will be neutralized with or without noise.


Wike’s “ control freak tendencies” made him an open tab in Tinubu’s security system.


 El-Rufai’s intellectual swagger was a bug in the matrix. Both had to go.

 

 Clement decode:


Wike thought Abuja politics was like Port Harcourt wrestling—just shout louder and win.


 But Tinubu’s Abuja is a soundproof chamber—you shout, but no one hears you. You protest, but your SIM card is already blocked.


 “He who builds his relevance on volume will lose it in silence.”

 

 Clement insider decode of the Day:


 “What do you call a man who opens the gate for a king, then is locked outside the palace?”


 Answer: An ex-kingmaker who didn't read the fine print.

 

 Implication:


 Wike has now joined the El-Rufai Club of Decommissioned Allies—former firebrands turned political orphans.


 And there are more names in Tinubu’s political execution queue. Loyalty is not a shield. It’s a leash.


 If you tug too hard, you disappear.


“In the kingdom of Tinubu, survival is not about merit—it’s about muteness.”



 DEFECTING GOVERNORS: THE DOMINOES FALL WHILE PDP WATCHES.


Okowa and Sheriff are no longer whispering—they’ve crossed the Rubicon.


This isn’t rumor. This is realignment warfare. And like all power shifts in Nigeria, it wears agbada in the daytime but holds a dagger at night. What we are witnessing is not politics— *it is controlled bleeding of the opposition. One by one. Calmly. Efficiently. Like a butcher slicing meat for soup.


 “When the elephant begins to dance, the grass must prepare to die quietly.” 

 

 Strategic Analysis:

 

*Presidency’s Long Game:* 


Tinubu doesn’t need to win elections in opposition strongholds. He only needs to neutralize resistance by absorption, not aggression. Why fight PDP in oil states when you can slowly buy out their captains?

Offer them: 


 ✓ Safety from EFCC.


 ✓ Federal cash flow for states._ 


 ✓ Political future inside the “next national equation.”


“You don’t destroy the house by fire—you remove the nails one by one.”


The Niger Delta Squeeze:


 Okowa was Atiku’s running mate, now flipping to APC silently.

Oborevwori is following. This is a tactical power shift of the oil belt—designed to choke PDP’s funding arteries before 2027.


Tinubu is cutting off the oil but smiling while doing it.

 

 Clement Sarcasm Mode:


PDP is watching its governors leave like a husband watching his wife pack bags for another man—and still asking if she’s just going to the market.


They’re not defecting.

They’re defecting with their eyes wide open and a resignation letter in their hearts.


 “A man who sees thunderclouds and still spreads his clothes outside is not praying—he’s pretending.”

 

 Implication:

By Q3 2025, expect the following:


Bayelsa,  and even Akwa Ibom to lean closer to federal structure.


PDP will remain a name without territory, a lion without teeth—just old symbols and empty stadiums.


Tinubu will own the oil map, not through ballots—but through defection diplomacy.


“When your generals dine in the enemy’s camp, your fortress is already conquered.”

 

 Clement insider decode:


 “What do you call a party that still calls itself an opposition but has no territory, no treasury, and no team?”


 Answer: A memory with a logo._ 

 


 CONCLUSION: THE GAME IS NO LONGER STATE VS STATE – IT'S SYSTEM VS SYSTEM.


 This is no longer about Rivers alone. Tinubu is reprogramming Nigeria’s power logic. Through a mix of betrayal, legal trickery, economic control, and strategic silence, he’s building a nationwide pro-presidency network outside formal APC channels._* 


 If successful, this model will crack PDP’s structure, weaken Atiku’s 2027 chances, and replace political alliances with personal pacts.

 


Written by: 

PASTOR CLEMENT CAJETAN OKEREKE


Political Scientist, Strategic Analyst & Research Fellow

 Institute of Political Science and Strategic Studies (IPSS)


 _Founder of Clement Institute of Political Intelligence Network (CIPIN) – Think Tank Academy



Source: SM

 TINUBU vs FUBARA LONDON SECRETS, PDP POLITICAL DEFECTIONS & BETRAYAL: HOW TINUBU’S SILENT EARTHQUAKE IN RIVERS STATE IS REDRAWING NIGERIA’S 2027 MAP 

 


  BEHIND THE SMOKE OF RIVERS, A POLITICAL FIRE IS BURNING


 


While Nigerians were distracted by surface noise, the real political tremor was taking place behind closed doors—in hotel suites in London, in secret calls to Supreme Court chambers, and in the quietly defecting hearts of PDP governors.


 Rivers State is now the pilot scheme of Tinubu’s 2027 game plan, and the betrayal of Wike and El-Rufai is no coincidence—it’s a blueprint.

 

 “This is Clement’s prophetic Intelligence Seal Broken. As it was written, so it is decoded — Nigeria’s destiny is being rewritten in shadows.”


BREAKING INTEL SNAPSHOT:


 _✓ President Bola Tinubu reportedly held a closed-door meeting with suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in London during his working visit.


 The meeting appears to have placed pressure on Fubara, who may now soften his stance and consider key concessions—sparking speculation of an impending political compromise aimed at de-escalating the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.


 _✓ Delta State Governor Oborevwori and his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, signaling a major political shift in the South-South region._ 


 _✓ Dele Momodu cautions political leaders against the ongoing wave of defections, warning that Nigeria risks sliding into a dictatorship if democratic opposition is silenced or dismantled._ 


 

 LONDON DEAL: FUBARA'S TRANSFORMATION FROM PAWN TO PRESIDENTIAL PROJECT


Governor Fubara’s London rendezvous with President Tinubu wasn’t a handshake—it was a baptism of fire and reprogramming of purpose. He entered that room a political orphan, bruised from legislative ambushes and executive sabotage. But he walked out reborn—not as Wike’s rebel—but as Tinubu’s prototype.


London wasn’t a peace talk. It was a software installation. Tinubu didn’t fly Fubara out for tea and sympathy. He flew him out for firmware updates—to rewrite the South-South operating system and install a federalist version of Lagos-style command governance in the oil heartland.


 “When the monkey refuses to dance for the owner, the drummer must find a new performer.”


Wike was the old performer. Tinubu is auditioning a new dance.


 Let’s be clear: Tinubu deliberately excluded Wike from the London table—not because he forgot, but because he had outgrown his usefulness. 


 The “Lion of Port Harcourt” was no longer roaring—he was growling at the wrong end of the food chain.


 Tinubu simply cut out the noise and adopted the underdog.


Fubara is now the test-run for Nigeria’s newest political software update:


 “Subnational Loyalty 3.0.” No more godfathers. No more regional emperors. Just governors with direct presidential plug-ins, coded to run Abuja’s agenda from local desktops.

 

 Strategic Fallout:


Soft Capture:


 Tinubu is building an APC-compliant Rivers without flying party flags or raising electoral dust. It's not a campaign—it’s a quiet colonization.


Silent Purge:


 Over time, Tinubu will replace PDP-encoded loyalists with federal-aligned technocrats—clean, sharp, loyal to Abuja’s firmware. They may still wave PDP banners, but their hearts will beat APC frequencies.


 “A snake that sheds its skin is not dead—it’s upgrading.”


 And that’s what Fubara has become: an upgraded vessel for a federal command.

 

 Clement Final Inside decode:


 “What do you call a man who defeats his master, but never lifts a sword?”


 Answer : _A governor with a presidential SIM card.

 

 Fubara has become the political equivalent of an electric car—looks quiet, moves silently, but packed with shockwave voltage. He now runs not on Wike’s diesel, but on Tinubu’s invisible battery.


 In a few months, Rivers will wear PDP clothes, but speak APC grammar. Contracts, budgets, appointments—coded in the dialect of the Villa.


 What happened in London was not alignment—it was conversion.


 “The hunter who sees two elephants fighting does not shoot until he knows which one the king sent.”


 Fubara now wears the king’s signal.

  

  BETRAYAL AS A POLITICAL TOOL: TINUBU DUMPS WIKE LIKE EL-RUFAI 


This is not politics. This is chess with human souls.


Wike is only the latest victim of a very ancient presidential doctrine—one that begins with— "use," passes through "praise," and ends in "purge."


The moment you stop being useful, the music stops. Ask El-Rufai, the original warning sign.


 "When the lion builds his palace, he lets the hyenas clear the bush—but he never invites them to the throne room."


Wike, like El-Rufai, was instrumental in cracking 2023’s complex electoral code. But once the door was open, they were both too loud, too proud, and too strategic for comfort. Tinubu’s model is not built for co-kings—it runs on “solitary supremacy.”


The louder you are near Tinubu, the closer you are to the exit. That’s not advice—it’s prophecy.

 

 Strategic Analysis:


Tinubu's Silent Doctrine:


Loyalty must be silent, strategic, and sacrificial. Once it becomes vocal, visionary, or viral, it gets downgraded.


Wike and El-Rufai forgot the rule:


 “Power doesn’t like witnesses. It prefers blind loyalty or permanent silence.”


Pre-2027 Purge Protocol:


Tinubu is activating his pre-election firewall. Independent thinkers are threats, not allies. If you're dreaming beyond your assigned lane, you will be neutralized with or without noise.


Wike’s “ control freak tendencies” made him an open tab in Tinubu’s security system.


 El-Rufai’s intellectual swagger was a bug in the matrix. Both had to go.

 

 Clement decode:


Wike thought Abuja politics was like Port Harcourt wrestling—just shout louder and win.


 But Tinubu’s Abuja is a soundproof chamber—you shout, but no one hears you. You protest, but your SIM card is already blocked.


 “He who builds his relevance on volume will lose it in silence.”

 

 Clement insider decode of the Day:


 “What do you call a man who opens the gate for a king, then is locked outside the palace?”


 Answer: An ex-kingmaker who didn't read the fine print.

 

 Implication:


 Wike has now joined the El-Rufai Club of Decommissioned Allies—former firebrands turned political orphans.


 And there are more names in Tinubu’s political execution queue. Loyalty is not a shield. It’s a leash.


 If you tug too hard, you disappear.


“In the kingdom of Tinubu, survival is not about merit—it’s about muteness.”



 DEFECTING GOVERNORS: THE DOMINOES FALL WHILE PDP WATCHES.


Okowa and Sheriff are no longer whispering—they’ve crossed the Rubicon.


This isn’t rumor. This is realignment warfare. And like all power shifts in Nigeria, it wears agbada in the daytime but holds a dagger at night. What we are witnessing is not politics— *it is controlled bleeding of the opposition. One by one. Calmly. Efficiently. Like a butcher slicing meat for soup.


 “When the elephant begins to dance, the grass must prepare to die quietly.” 

 

 Strategic Analysis:

 

*Presidency’s Long Game:* 


Tinubu doesn’t need to win elections in opposition strongholds. He only needs to neutralize resistance by absorption, not aggression. Why fight PDP in oil states when you can slowly buy out their captains?

Offer them: 


 ✓ Safety from EFCC.


 ✓ Federal cash flow for states._ 


 ✓ Political future inside the “next national equation.”


“You don’t destroy the house by fire—you remove the nails one by one.”


The Niger Delta Squeeze:


 Okowa was Atiku’s running mate, now flipping to APC silently.

Oborevwori is following. This is a tactical power shift of the oil belt—designed to choke PDP’s funding arteries before 2027.


Tinubu is cutting off the oil but smiling while doing it.

 

 Clement Sarcasm Mode:


PDP is watching its governors leave like a husband watching his wife pack bags for another man—and still asking if she’s just going to the market.


They’re not defecting.

They’re defecting with their eyes wide open and a resignation letter in their hearts.


 “A man who sees thunderclouds and still spreads his clothes outside is not praying—he’s pretending.”

 

 Implication:

By Q3 2025, expect the following:


Bayelsa,  and even Akwa Ibom to lean closer to federal structure.


PDP will remain a name without territory, a lion without teeth—just old symbols and empty stadiums.


Tinubu will own the oil map, not through ballots—but through defection diplomacy.


“When your generals dine in the enemy’s camp, your fortress is already conquered.”

 

 Clement insider decode:


 “What do you call a party that still calls itself an opposition but has no territory, no treasury, and no team?”


 Answer: A memory with a logo._ 

 


 CONCLUSION: THE GAME IS NO LONGER STATE VS STATE – IT'S SYSTEM VS SYSTEM.


 This is no longer about Rivers alone. Tinubu is reprogramming Nigeria’s power logic. Through a mix of betrayal, legal trickery, economic control, and strategic silence, he’s building a nationwide pro-presidency network outside formal APC channels._* 


 If successful, this model will crack PDP’s structure, weaken Atiku’s 2027 chances, and replace political alliances with personal pacts.

 


Written by: 

PASTOR CLEMENT CAJETAN OKEREKE


Political Scientist, Strategic Analyst & Research Fellow

 Institute of Political Science and Strategic Studies (IPSS)


 _Founder of Clement Institute of Political Intelligence Network (CIPIN) – Think Tank Academy



Source: SM

MY TRIBUTE TO PA AYO ADEBANJO AS A LEADER OF LABOUR PARTY IN LAGOS STATE — CHIEF ADENIJI

MY TRIBUTE TO PA AYO ADEBANJO AS A LEADER OF LABOUR PARTY IN LAGOS STATE — CHIEF ADENIJI

BARR JULIUS ABURE SHOULD RESIGN IN REFERENCE TO BABA AYO ADEBANJO AND CHIEF EDWIN CLARK FOR THE APPRECIATION OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO A RESTRUCTURED AND UNITED NIGERIA.   


I grew up in Lagos to key into the activities of Pa AYO ADEBANJO as early as 1978 during the transition from military to the civil rule of the 2nd republic of Nigeria that birthed the UPN state governments from 1979 to the end of 1983.                                


As a follower of the SAGE, CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO, He ensured the continuation of the PROGRESSIVE IDEALS that birthed subsequent political organisations through adherence to the AFENIFERE VISIONS AND OBJECTIVES for sustainable development of Nigeria. 


The emergence of NADECO as a result of the annulment of the 3rd republic was also a testimony to his cooperation with like minded citizens for genuine democratic practice in Nigeria.          After the June 12th annulment that also truncated the emerging 3rd republic, all democrats of principle formed NADECO with the view to ensure permanent return of the military to the barracks, BABA was at the forefront and a guiding personality until the demise of the Totalitarian head of state Gen Sanni Abacha.                               


It is due to HIS INTEGRITY OF PURPOSE AND COMMITMENTS to these ideals that created the gap between HIMSELF and the beneficiaries of the June 12th struggles, who became political leaders of the nation after the 1998 general elections. 


It became clear that most of them were opportunists, military apologists and ASSETS of foreign interests.                       

BABA maintained HIS AFENIFERE VISIONS till death, despite the backsliding by the ELITES AND POLITICIANS in government since 1999. 


Pa Adebanjo never wavered from the commitment to a RESTRUCTURED NIGERIA THROUGH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, rather he teamed up with like minded ELDERS from other regions and ensured the emergence of the great OBIDIENTS MOVEMENT that gave LABOUR PARTY the traction to win the 2023 general elections with Mr Peter Obi as the presidential candidate.                  

So, the best tribute I want us all to give  at HIS passage to greater glory is for the embattled leadership of LABOUR PARTY under Barr Julius Abure to RESIGN IN REFERENCE TO BABA AYO ADEBANJO SO THAT A LEGACY OF GREATER NIGERIA CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE GENERATION THAT WITNESSED HIS INTEGRITY AND COMMITMENTS TO SERVE HUMANITY INSTEAD OF SERVING SELF.



Chief Adeniji

Lagos State 


BARR JULIUS ABURE SHOULD RESIGN IN REFERENCE TO BABA AYO ADEBANJO AND CHIEF EDWIN CLARK FOR THE APPRECIATION OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO A RESTRUCTURED AND UNITED NIGERIA.   


I grew up in Lagos to key into the activities of Pa AYO ADEBANJO as early as 1978 during the transition from military to the civil rule of the 2nd republic of Nigeria that birthed the UPN state governments from 1979 to the end of 1983.                                


As a follower of the SAGE, CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO, He ensured the continuation of the PROGRESSIVE IDEALS that birthed subsequent political organisations through adherence to the AFENIFERE VISIONS AND OBJECTIVES for sustainable development of Nigeria. 


The emergence of NADECO as a result of the annulment of the 3rd republic was also a testimony to his cooperation with like minded citizens for genuine democratic practice in Nigeria.          After the June 12th annulment that also truncated the emerging 3rd republic, all democrats of principle formed NADECO with the view to ensure permanent return of the military to the barracks, BABA was at the forefront and a guiding personality until the demise of the Totalitarian head of state Gen Sanni Abacha.                               


It is due to HIS INTEGRITY OF PURPOSE AND COMMITMENTS to these ideals that created the gap between HIMSELF and the beneficiaries of the June 12th struggles, who became political leaders of the nation after the 1998 general elections. 


It became clear that most of them were opportunists, military apologists and ASSETS of foreign interests.                       

BABA maintained HIS AFENIFERE VISIONS till death, despite the backsliding by the ELITES AND POLITICIANS in government since 1999. 


Pa Adebanjo never wavered from the commitment to a RESTRUCTURED NIGERIA THROUGH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, rather he teamed up with like minded ELDERS from other regions and ensured the emergence of the great OBIDIENTS MOVEMENT that gave LABOUR PARTY the traction to win the 2023 general elections with Mr Peter Obi as the presidential candidate.                  

So, the best tribute I want us all to give  at HIS passage to greater glory is for the embattled leadership of LABOUR PARTY under Barr Julius Abure to RESIGN IN REFERENCE TO BABA AYO ADEBANJO SO THAT A LEGACY OF GREATER NIGERIA CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE GENERATION THAT WITNESSED HIS INTEGRITY AND COMMITMENTS TO SERVE HUMANITY INSTEAD OF SERVING SELF.



Chief Adeniji

Lagos State 


HISTORY ON OUR SIDE: Remarks By Dele Abiola At The South West Obedient Conference In Lagos

HISTORY ON OUR SIDE: Remarks By Dele Abiola At The South West Obedient Conference In Lagos

 Protocols:





I want to first of all congratulate every member of the Obidient Movement in the South West for this first ever convergence of the movement in the zone. I equally want to congratulate Dr. Yunusa Tanko led national leadership of the movement . Congratulations on this miles stone achievement.


Sir Dele Abiola in the middle 

However, my message to us all in the South West and beyond is that there are tremendous and inexcustable histories on our side . When I say history, I do not mean history of slavery and colonialism as many usually alluded our history to such an infringement which were perpetrated against our land and our fore fathers which the global community has not properly addressed till date 


By our history, I mean how our forebears conquered this once forests region of West Africa. I mean how our ancient ancestors came down here and through shared determination, perceiverance and persiverance and how through their resilient Spirits faced wild animals and dangerous reptiles, how against all forms of entanglement developed different tools that enable them to turned the forests to hamlets, villages and towns. They built an ever growing metropolitan cities and kingdoms of notes which metamorphoused into an empires, even without any external contribution or support, instead, foreigners visited here intermittently to learn the true arts of good governance and orderliness.


Such a history of courage, valour and foresightedness in leadership abound in all parts of this country and the entire African continent as I am too certain that though our gathering here today is tagged South West, but people from different parts of the country are here and are well represented. Therefore, as I may want to make reference to the Ancient Oyo Empire here in the South West, we can also talk of the flourished Seven Independent Housa City States of Rano, Kano, Gobir, Biram, Daura, Katsina and Zaria. If we want to turn to the east, then we will have to talk of the memorable Acephalous or Egalitarian Igbo society where different age grades played pivotal roles in community development.


Coming home to the Old Oyo Empire,  there were orderliness and developments, insecurities were tamed to a halt, there was no hunger, food security was second to none as they produced what they were eaten then and they flourished beyond measure.


We are the children and descendants of those who developed an advanced system of governance of their times. The people of other races visited here to learned and copied from.  (For instance, British Monarchial system is just a version of the Yoruba Traditional Monarchial system. History has it that they came here in the earliest century to observe Yoruba Political system. They were given "Thrown and Crown of authority around 10th century which are still among the most treasured assets in the king's palace in London till date.)

 Our fore fathers' advanced governance thrived effectively for many centuries before it crumbled before those with advanced weapons as a result of internal strives and sabotage. Hence the fall of the empire, hence slavery, succeeded by colonialism. Hence Independent struggles by our heroes, hence why we are here today. The challenge is that since independence in 1960, the country has moved from one pogrom to another which I will not be able to itemized one after the other here.  And that more than ever before, the country Nigeria is sliding the more into anarchy. Lives have become worst and very cheap and nasty . Death , kidnaping and all forms of terrorism are the first class citizens of our land as Fear and panicking rules from North to South, East to West. People now Caged.


I dare to tell us all and every Nigerian where ever they may be or they may have run to, as they may have opportunity to hear my message that Messiahs of our land are not coming from any elsewhere but certainly we are the Messiahs that must rise against all odds just like our fathers against wild beasts and reptiles of the forests, create a New Nigeria of our dreams, an inheritance we can bequest to our children and yet unborn generations to come.


Finally, our efforts in 2023 elections were very great and tremendous but not enough to make our votes count,  not enough to place the control of the government on our laps. We need to do more and should dare to do more. To mobilise polling unit by polling unit, to vote and ensure our votes count this time around. We must not give in to any intimidation and threats, our goals , aims and objectives are not against any known law. They are legal and are meant to deepening the core Democratic values, promote Egalitarianism which are core values and principles upon which this country was founded. A New Nigeria is Possible!


Dele Abiola 

Member, Supporting Adversary Council, Obidient Movement

 Protocols:





I want to first of all congratulate every member of the Obidient Movement in the South West for this first ever convergence of the movement in the zone. I equally want to congratulate Dr. Yunusa Tanko led national leadership of the movement . Congratulations on this miles stone achievement.


Sir Dele Abiola in the middle 

However, my message to us all in the South West and beyond is that there are tremendous and inexcustable histories on our side . When I say history, I do not mean history of slavery and colonialism as many usually alluded our history to such an infringement which were perpetrated against our land and our fore fathers which the global community has not properly addressed till date 


By our history, I mean how our forebears conquered this once forests region of West Africa. I mean how our ancient ancestors came down here and through shared determination, perceiverance and persiverance and how through their resilient Spirits faced wild animals and dangerous reptiles, how against all forms of entanglement developed different tools that enable them to turned the forests to hamlets, villages and towns. They built an ever growing metropolitan cities and kingdoms of notes which metamorphoused into an empires, even without any external contribution or support, instead, foreigners visited here intermittently to learn the true arts of good governance and orderliness.


Such a history of courage, valour and foresightedness in leadership abound in all parts of this country and the entire African continent as I am too certain that though our gathering here today is tagged South West, but people from different parts of the country are here and are well represented. Therefore, as I may want to make reference to the Ancient Oyo Empire here in the South West, we can also talk of the flourished Seven Independent Housa City States of Rano, Kano, Gobir, Biram, Daura, Katsina and Zaria. If we want to turn to the east, then we will have to talk of the memorable Acephalous or Egalitarian Igbo society where different age grades played pivotal roles in community development.


Coming home to the Old Oyo Empire,  there were orderliness and developments, insecurities were tamed to a halt, there was no hunger, food security was second to none as they produced what they were eaten then and they flourished beyond measure.


We are the children and descendants of those who developed an advanced system of governance of their times. The people of other races visited here to learned and copied from.  (For instance, British Monarchial system is just a version of the Yoruba Traditional Monarchial system. History has it that they came here in the earliest century to observe Yoruba Political system. They were given "Thrown and Crown of authority around 10th century which are still among the most treasured assets in the king's palace in London till date.)

 Our fore fathers' advanced governance thrived effectively for many centuries before it crumbled before those with advanced weapons as a result of internal strives and sabotage. Hence the fall of the empire, hence slavery, succeeded by colonialism. Hence Independent struggles by our heroes, hence why we are here today. The challenge is that since independence in 1960, the country has moved from one pogrom to another which I will not be able to itemized one after the other here.  And that more than ever before, the country Nigeria is sliding the more into anarchy. Lives have become worst and very cheap and nasty . Death , kidnaping and all forms of terrorism are the first class citizens of our land as Fear and panicking rules from North to South, East to West. People now Caged.


I dare to tell us all and every Nigerian where ever they may be or they may have run to, as they may have opportunity to hear my message that Messiahs of our land are not coming from any elsewhere but certainly we are the Messiahs that must rise against all odds just like our fathers against wild beasts and reptiles of the forests, create a New Nigeria of our dreams, an inheritance we can bequest to our children and yet unborn generations to come.


Finally, our efforts in 2023 elections were very great and tremendous but not enough to make our votes count,  not enough to place the control of the government on our laps. We need to do more and should dare to do more. To mobilise polling unit by polling unit, to vote and ensure our votes count this time around. We must not give in to any intimidation and threats, our goals , aims and objectives are not against any known law. They are legal and are meant to deepening the core Democratic values, promote Egalitarianism which are core values and principles upon which this country was founded. A New Nigeria is Possible!


Dele Abiola 

Member, Supporting Adversary Council, Obidient Movement

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