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2027: Fubara Appears, Angrily Storms Out Of Venue Of APC Screening Exercise

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Siminalayi Fubara - Governor of River State
Governor Similanayi Fubara

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, angrily made his way out of the Abuja venue of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Screening Committee.



Governor Fubara had arrived the screening venue at about  3 pm.on Sunday ,but was seen furiously leaving just a few minutes after, with not a few  observers perceiving the situation as signposting a possible disagreement between the Governor and the screening Committee.

 

The Source reports that , Governor Fubara was conspicuously missing during Saturday’s screening exercise which saw his challenger  Hon Kingsley Chinda ,a serving member of the House of Representatives,and a staunch ally of the Governor’s estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister  cleared by the committee.

 

Speculations have been rife linking Wike to the gubernatorial ambition of Chinda ,who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers state at the National Assembly..

 

Chinda is strongly believed to be one of the preferred candidates lined up by the FCT Minister to frustrate the return bid of Fubara who he had earlier vowed not allow to secure a second term in office.

 

The National Chairman of the APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwaltda, had in addressing concerns raised by the absence of Fubara at Saturday’s screening exercise , informed that Governors Fubara, and his Kwara and Ebonyi states counterparts- AbdulRaham AbdulRazaq and Francis Nwifuru respectively were excused owing to pressing official engagements.

 

He, however, assured that the three Governors will be taking their turns in the screening exercise, whenever they signal the intention to do so.

 

” Any Governor who has issues to attend to, we understand.

 

” The Governor of Kwara said he has issues to attend to ,so we excused him. The Governor of Rivers also said he has issues to attend to, and we equally excused him.

 

“We know that they are Chief Executives; they are commanders in their states. Anytime,  they are free, let them call the screening Committee and we will give them room. They can come at own will” Yilwaltda stated .

 

Although Fubara did not speak with the press on what actually transpired between him and the committee, there are  widespread insinuations suggesting that the committee may have refused to screen him, a development that forced him to storm out angrily.

 

But responding to the speculations, the National Secretary of APC Ajibola Bashir, who is also the screening Committee secretary urged everyone to wait for the official report of the committee.

 

” I don’t know what you mean by screening and or not screening because I am aware that appearing before the committee is part of the screening exercise.

 

” It is natural that everybody must appear before the screening Committee. Of course, it is a necessary part of the process. After the exercise, the Screening Committee will issue it’s report” Bashir noted .

YabaTech Awaits Nat. Assembly’s Nod To Transform Into University

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Ayodele Oni
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YABATECH

By Ayodele Oni

Authorities of the Yaba College of Technology say they are fully ready for the transformation of the premier technological college into a full-fledged University of Technology with 200 PhD holders.

The Rector, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, disclosed that  legislative steps are being taken to give legal teeth to the proposed university.

“We are in the process of getting to the final laps. Let me call it ‘the final act of this Conversion.’

“That has to do with the necessary legislative steps.  And, the next legislative steps have started; the National Assembly will wrap it up.

“Once the legislative step is complete, the take-off will begin. So we are rounding up very soon,”

Established in 1947, President Bola Tinubu approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university in February 2025.

The federal government began the final steps for this upgrade in November 2025, confirming the institution’s transition from a polytechnic to a university.

The conversion was initiated to leverage the institution’s high capacity, including over 200 staff members with doctorate degrees

Dr Ismail Bidmus, the College’s Deputy Rector (Academic), also told The news Zenith in an exclusive interview with at the weekend in Lagos that the college management is enthusiastically making all arrangements to transform the college into a university.

“We are trying to transition to university, and we have been on it for a long time. You know we are a public polytechnic; we are still on it.

Dr Ismail Badmus, Deputy Rector (ACAD), Yaba College of Technology”

However, we run affiliated programmes with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in the area of technical education, but you know they award degrees.

“Our eyes are on becoming the University of Technology and Vocational Studies. We have a presidential order that is yet to be implemented.”

Asked how fully ready the college management is for becoming a degree-awarding institution, Bidmus noted that to run a university, the first thing to look for is the number of those with doctoral degrees.

“Today, YabaTech has 199 doctoral degree holders. We have the manpower, we have the experience, and we have the facilities that we can think of for a federal institution.

“Of course, the school is landlocked. If you look at the size of our campus, we have another one at Epe.

“Actually, Epe houses two schools: the School of Agricultural Technology and the School of Technical Education and two other departments from here.

“These are the Department of Tourism Management Technology and the Department of Agricultural Technology and Environmental Engineering.

“We are the toast of the town, the name is a brand; we cannot reasonably think about horizontal expansion, we are going vertical.

“In the near future, you are going to be seeing skyscrapers in YabaTech, and as a matter of fact, we have about thirteen-storey buildings approved to be erected, but there is no space.

“On our side, we are ready. In fact, if you do not have a PhD from YabaTech today, you feel out of place as a lecturer.

“That is why apart from TETFUND, we are trying to institutionalise study leave with pay and sponsorship to encourage people to go for their PhD,’’ Bidmus said.

You Are Behind The Crisis Facing Kebbi State Gov Idris Tells Malami

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

The Kebbi State authorities have described former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, as a hypocrite only out to deceive unsuspecting residents of the State.

 

This is as it accused Malami of being part of the over-pampered elite that have been responsible for the challenges being faced by Kebbi state and its citizens.

 

The Kebbi State Government’s position comes on the heels of Malami’s allegation that the state has been plunged into a state of unmitigated misgovernance and purposeless leadership in the last few years.

Abubakar Malami
Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN

In a statement on his official site on Saturday to announce his purchase of the expression of interest and nomination forms for the Kebbi state Governorship race, the former Minister of Justice cited the need to retrieve the State from the precipice as a major reason for his involvement in the gubernatorial contest.

 

He noted that it has become extremely impossible to keep silent in the face of worsening insecurity, abject poverty, educational decline and the excruciating economic hardships ravaging the state.

 

Particularly, Malami expressed serious concern over the astronomical increase in the number of out-of-school children ,the growing level of poverty, malnutrition and poor access to adequate healthcare services under the watch of the Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris-led All Progressive Congress APC Government in the State.

 

But in a statement on Sunday from Yahaya Sarki, his spokesperson, Governor Idris described Malami’s posturing as akin to that of “a wolf in a sheep’s clothing” insisting that the late President Mohammadu Buhari’s era Minister of Justice remains one of the architects of the challenges being faced not only by  Kebbi citizens but Nigerians at large.

 

While acknowledging the inalienable and constitutional right of Malami to vie for the highest office in the State, the Government described his scathing criticisms of the authorities as being insincere and laced with falsehood and political hypocrisy.

 

The Kebbi State authorities expressed regret that Malami is trying to build and harvest an unmerited political capital from the spate of insecurity ,poverty, educational decline and economic hardships which he alongside others  who served in the Buhari’s administration largely created.

 

The Kebbi State Government accused the former Minister of Justice and others who served in the Buhari’s administration between 2015 and 2023 of merely exploiting public trusts to enrich themselves at the expense of the country’s socio-economic and security problems.

 

The authorities emphasized that the issues of insecurity in Kebbi State and other parts of the country worsened during the immediate past administration of Buhari ,in which Malami  was a major player.

 

Gov Idris accused Malami and his associates of gross failure to act decisively in the face of worsening insecurity and humanitarian crisis that were at their heights when they were in Government.

 

The State Government, therefore, warned against allowing those who allegedly contributed  hugely to Nigeria’s governance failures to benefit from it by presenting themselves as emergency reformers.

Police Begins Investigation On Sudden Disappearance Of Abuja Lawyer Ameh

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has assured that investigation is ongoing on the sudden disappearance of the Abuja Lawyer, Linda Ameh.

The command confirmed that Ms. Linda Ameh, the legal practitioner earlier declared missing on May 6, 2026, has been found safe.

According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, Ms. Ameh personally reported to the Maitama Police Station, where she provided details surrounding the incident.

The Command stated that investigations are currently ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the crime, while Ms. Ameh is assisting detectives with useful information to support ongoing investigative efforts.

Police assured residents that efforts are being intensified to ensure all those connected to the incident are brought to justice.

Malami Dares FG, Picks ADC’s Governorship Forms Amidst Multiple Court Prosecutions

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Abubakar Malami Picks ADC Form

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

In a bold and eloquent practical demonstration of his earlier refrain” no retreat, no surrender” in reference to his perceived persecution by the powers-that-be over his political preferences, former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN,  on Saturday May 9, 2026, procured the expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 Kebbi state gubernatorial contest.

Malami, who has been facing inter-agency investigations and prosecutions alongside his wife Asabe, and son Abdulaziz, over charges bordering on alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, abuse of office and illegal possession of firearms arms only regained his freedom after several weeks in Custodial Centre in Abuja mid March, 2026.

While the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the late President Mohammadu Buhari’s era Minister of Justice over multiple count charges bordering on alleged diversion of over N8.7 billion public funds ,and illegal acquisition of about 57 choice properties worth about N 213 billion ,the Department of State Service DSS also arraigned him  on charges relating to alleged illegal possession of firearms.

Instructively, all the multiple investigations and prosecutions surfaced immediately after Malami signaled his interest in contesting for the Kebbi state topmost job on the platform of the now fragmented opposition Coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress ADC.

While addressing his supporters immediately after regaining his freedom, mid- March, Malami, who publicly blamed his travails on his political choices, however, vowed not to succumb to orchestrated blackmail, and intimidation, noting that he will neither retreat nor surrender as being expected by his traducers.

In a statement posted on his official site on Saturday, the former AGF informed that his decision to throw his hat into the ring, derived from the unmitigated misgovernance and purposeless leadership ongoing in Kebbi State.

He noted that it has become extremely impossible to keep silent in the face of worsening insecurity, abject poverty, educational decline, and the excruciating economic hardships ravaging the state.

According to him, besides the serious challenges of insecurity and economic stagnation, Kebbi State is presently witnessing severe governance and humanitarian deficits.

Particularly, Malami expressed serious concern over the astronomical increase in the number of out-of-school children, the growing level of poverty, malnutrition and poor access to adequate healthcare services.

While estimating over 67 percent of Kebbi children to be out-of-school, the former AGF claimed that more than 88 percent of the people live in multi-dimensional poverty.

He expressed regret that the mainstay of the State’s economy- agriculture – has suffered severe disruptions, and neglect in the face of the security challenges across the State.

According to him, banditry, kidnappings for ransom, and other unchecked criminal activities ,have displaced farmers, a development that has inevitably brought about a debilitating decline in the economic activities of the state.

He assured of his commitment to accountability, sustainable development and transparent public service, with a promise to reposition Kebbi state in elected.

LASG To Close Eko Bridge For Repair, Safety Investigation

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Akinwale Kasali
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Eko Bridge

By Akinwale Kasali

To ensure safety of Motorists, the Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge, outbound to Lagos Island.

This is to enable LASG make repairs and further safety investigations.

Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation in a statement issued on Sunday said that the closure will commence on Tuesday, 12th May, 2026.

According to Osiyemi, the affected section covers the stretch between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa.

He added that the inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists.

“In view of the closure between Apongbon and IjoraOlopa, members of the motoring public are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their desired destinations.

“The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists. Adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow,” the statement read.

It would be recalled that the Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of a section of the Eko Bridge as it formally commenced the construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, citing urgent structural concerns.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, said detailed underwater assessments had revealed critical defects in key bridge infrastructure across the state.

He added that investigations dating back to 2013, alongside recent inspections, showed that some of the supporting piles beneath Carter Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge had shifted.

The Eko Bridge is one of three major bridges linking Lagos Island to the mainland in Nigeria, alongside the Carter Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge.

Pa Fasoranti Soldering On At 100, Despite Challenges – President Tinubu  Greets Afenifere Leader

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Ayodele Oni
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Pa Fasoranti with Bola Tinubu

By Ayodele Oni

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti clocks 100 years on Sunday.

Pa Fasoranti, an indigene of Akure, Ondo state, is a renowned educationist and one of the surviving legends that fought the military to a standstill.

In a tribute to the centenarian, President Bola Tinubu, thanked him for standing by him and his belief in his vision.

The president states “My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere leader, attain the milestone age of 100 on May 11.

“Baba Fasoranti deserves all the encomium that will come his way on this occasion for his uncommon life of service and immense contributions to this country.

“Pa Fasoranti has distinguished himself in all respects: in his disciplined, Spartan way of life, his belief in principles, and his commitment to noble causes. His life is a metaphor for integrity, honesty, dedicated service to the nation and true leadership.

“Early in life, Baba understood the value of education as a catalyst for personal and societal development. He bagged a degree in English/Geography at the University College in Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan), a postgraduate diploma in Education at the University of Hull, United Kingdom, and a Master’s in Education Administration and School Management at Maguire University, Sydney, Australia.

“Pa Fasoranti has enduring legacies and footprints in education, as evidenced in his service as a teacher in his alma mater, Ondo Boys’ High School, among other institutions in the Ondo-Akure axis, and in his establishment of Omolere Nursery and Primary School in Akure, Akure High School, and later St. Frances’ Academy, Igoba, Akure, which he founded in memory of his late wife.

“Papa, however, had a greater impact through his political activities, activism, and vision. A disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and one of the last surviving Awoists, Pa Fasoranti belonged to the defunct Action Group in the First Republic and to the Unity Party of Nigeria in the Second Republic.

“Between 1979 and 1983, in the UPN administration of the late Chief Adekunle Ajasin in old Ondo State, Baba Fasoranti served meritoriously as Commissioner for Finance.

“It is on record that his integrity and financial prudence helped manage the state’s finances.

“Owing to his fervent belief in Awolowo’s vision, the Yoruba ethos of Omoluabi, emphasising the significance of good conduct and ideals, and his consistency, Baba was to play even more prominent roles in the post-Second Republic era, an era of the locusts when the military usurped political power.

“Pa Fasoranti’s voice became one of the rallying voices against military dictatorship, demanding the return of democracy to the land. He became one of the leading lights in Afenifere, agitating for Yoruba unity, solidarity and development.

“When Afenifere was factionalised after the death of Pa Abraham Adesanya, Pa Fasoranti became the authentic leader of that pan-Yoruba socio-political group, one whose voice is highly respected and with whom many identified. To this date, Baba remains the only recognised leader of Afenifere.

“Pa Fasoranti faced many challenges in his chequered life, including an assassination attempt on him by agents of the late General Sani Abacha regime. Baba emerged from the unsuccessful attempt even stronger and more resilient against the tyranny and oppression of the military.

“However, age, the death in 1991 of his wife, with whom he shared a deep love, and the killing of his daughter, Funke Olakunrin, by kidnappers in July 2019 have all slowed down Baba. Pa Fasoranti weathered the storms, and he is soldiering on.

“While praying that God Almighty keep Baba with us for many more years because of his intrinsic worth, I must again express my eternal gratitude to him for his support over the years and for his continued prayers, particularly in my journey to the presidency.

“At the start of my campaign for the presidency, I visited Pa Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State capital. Baba prayed for my electoral victory, saying he would live to witness my ascension to the presidency. God answered his prayer through my victory and eventual ascendancy to the top office.

“I thank Baba for his prayers, his belief in my vision, and his continued support for our Renewed Hope Administration. Above all, I thank Pa Fasoranti for his service to Nigeria.”

Abuja Lawyer, Ameh, Found, Reunites With Family

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni 

 

Six days after her disappearance, relief spread through Abuja’s legal community on Sunday after National Youth Service Corps member and lawyer Eunice Ameh was found safe, days after she was declared missing.

 

Family sources confirmed she was found unharmed on Sunday morning, ending days of uncertainty.

 

“She has been found unharmed this morning,” a family source said.

 

Details of her disappearance and how she was found had not been officially disclosed, but Ameh was last seen on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, after leaving work in Abuja. 

 

Her disappearance triggered concern among colleagues, friends, and members of the legal profession.

 

Early report had indicated that suspected kidnappers that abducted her have demanded for N20 million ransom.

 

The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) had demanded her immediate release and urged security agencies to step up efforts to find her.

 

In a statement entitled “Release Eunice Ameh Now!” NBA President Afam Osigwe called the incident deeply disturbing.

 

“When a young lawyer goes missing, the pain is not distant to the Nigerian Bar Association — it is personal. 

 

“We are more than a professional body; we are a community bound by shared sacrifice, shared dreams and a collective duty to stand for one another.”

 

Ameh was serving in the FCT under the NYSC scheme. She disappeared under troubling circumstances after work, sparking anxiety among colleagues and relatives.

 

“No young Nigerian who answered the call to national service should disappear without an immediate, coordinated and determined response from our security agencies,” the NBA added, urging the Inspector-General of Police to deploy tactical and intelligence resources to secure her recovery and bring anyone involved to justice.

 

Family sources said Ameh had only recently started as a sales manager with Blades and Butchers Ltd on Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

 

She resumed about two weeks before she went missing and was also preparing to complete her NYSC service.

 

“She works at Lake Chad Crescent with Blades and Butchers in Maitama. She just started two weeks ago,” a family source said earlier.

 

She was last seen around 5:40 pm on Wednesday heading home toward the Life Camp junction, where she lived in a corps members’ lodge.

 

The case was reported to the Maitama Police Division, and the NYSC authorities were notified. Before her recovery, relatives described the wait as traumatic and emotionally devastating.

2027: Full Text Of The Speech Delivered By Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s At The First NDC National Convention

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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso joins NDC
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso joined NDC



Fellow Nigerians,

It is with immense pleasure and a deep sense of fulfilment that I address you today on this historic occasion of the National Convention of our great party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Abuja.

 

Since we joined this party, together with numerous stakeholders, millions of supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians, the NDC has continued to attract quality members and ignite enthusiastic conversations among citizens and observers both at home and abroad. What began as a bold movement is steadily becoming a formidable platform for national renewal.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The world is undergoing a profound geopolitical shift, yet our nation has been caught unprepared, largely because of poor leadership. Instead of positioning Nigeria to seize emerging opportunities, bad governance has left us bearing the brunt of global changes.

We are witnessing a sharp decline in the quality of life. Insecurity has created widows and orphans across the land. Millions have been displaced from their homes. Investments are fleeing, critical infrastructure is neglected, the education system is collapsing, and harsh economic policies have been imposed on citizens without meaningful safety nets or relief.

Yet Nigeria’s history teaches us that in our most challenging moments, visionary alliances have provided the way forward. In 1954, a historic partnership was formed between the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU), led by Aminu Kano and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), led by Nnamdi Azikiwe to achieve national unity.

Again, in 1960, against steep odds, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) formed a coalition with the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) to birth our independence.

In the Second Republic, the alliance between Shehu Shagari and Alex Ekwueme under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) helped restore civilian rule and national unity after years of military dictatorship.

 

It is therefore with great sense of unity and solidarity, that as a loyal party member, I support the decision to zone the presidential ticket of the NDC to the South, so that it allows the region to complete its turn in producing national leadership.



This represents a true opportunity for true national healing. We shall work in abidance with the party’s agreement to ensure fairness and federal character in all ramifications.

This party shall also ensure to change the way things are done today by prioritising leadership without ethnic jingoism and religious favouritism.

The leadership standard we shall set will therefore restore Nigeria’s dignity and will guarantee that our citizens at home and the diaspora will be treated with respect and dignity.

Lastly, we can only achieve that by continuing to mobilise to register with INEC to vote, and the NDC to belong to this noble cause. Please register, today.

Thank you.

Long Live the Nigeria Democratic Congress!

Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Peter Obi’s Full Speech At The National Convention Of The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC on Saturday 9, May, 2026

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“Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others change their principles for the sake of their party” – Winston Churchill 

 

“Political party is a vehicle, not a destination. If the vehicle is no longer headed toward the goal, it is time to find a new mode of transportation” –Raila Odinga.   

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Today, May 9th, I attended the 1st convention of my latest party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The convention was successful and continued to show the resilience of Nigerians to change 

 

I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the NDC family, led by the distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for inviting us and for the generosity of spirit with which they have accommodated us at this critical moment in our national journey.

 

I also wish to express profound gratitude to the African Democratic Congress(ADC), particularly Distinguished Senator David Mark, for providing a democratic platform and showing uncommon understanding when the ongoing litigation forced us out of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP respectively. That spirit of solidarity must remain the foundation upon which a better Nigeria will be built.

 

Today, the most painful aspect of our political existence is that many who once benefited from democratic governance have now become willing accessories to the destruction of democracy itself. Those who once fought for justice now openly celebrate electoral injustice. Those who once spoke against impunity now defend coercion, manipulation, intimidation, and outright political gangsterism, especially against opposition voices. What we are witnessing is not politics; it is a systematic assault on democracy and the will of the people.

 

Nigeria today stands at a dangerous crossroads. Our democracy is under severe threat. Our nation is drifting without direction, and our people are passing through immense suffering. Across the world, Nigeria is increasingly described as a failing and disgraced nation. This is not the destiny God ordained for our great country. It was not always so, and it must never be allowed to remain so.

 

Across virtually every recognised indicator of good governance – accountability, political stability, rule of law, control of corruption, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and the separation of powers – Nigeria continues to record alarming failures. The institutions that should protect the people are weakening daily, while the burden on ordinary citizens grows heavier with each passing moment.

 

Today, over 140 million Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty. Tens of millions of young people remain unemployed or underemployed. Inflation continues to crush families. Businesses are shutting down. Farmers can no longer safely access their farms. Communities live in fear. In this month alone, hundreds of innocent Nigerians have lost their lives to insecurity, while many others have been kidnapped, displaced, or thrown deeper into poverty.

 

The most heartbreaking question confronting us is this: Who consoles the grieving mother whose child was abducted on the way to school? Who speaks for the father who can no longer feed his family despite working every day? Who defends the young Nigerian whose dreams have been destroyed by a nation that rewards connections over competence and corruption over character?

 

Our present tragedy is not accidental. It is the direct consequence of years of deliberate sabotage by a political class that prospers by dividing the people and weakening the nation. Nigeria is not a poor country; rather, we are being looted into poverty. We have abundant human and natural resources, yet we remain trapped in deprivation because leadership has failed to place the common good above personal interest.

 

Our choice as a people is therefore clear: whether to surrender to despair and national decline, or to summon the courage to rescue our country and rebuild it on the foundations of unity, equity,  justice, competence, and productivity.

 

Where we are,  national unity is no longer optional; it is a national necessity. We must rise above ethnicity, religion, region, and political divisions to recover the soul of our nation. 

 

With unity and effective leadership, Nigeria can become a productive and prosperous nation once again. We must deliberately support agriculture and manufacturing so they become the highest contributors to our Gross Domestic Product. Special strategic attention must be given to unlocking the enormous agricultural potential of Northern Nigeria and connecting it to industrial production across the federation. We must move decisively from a nation of consumption to a nation of production.

We can no longer afford policies that foreclose our youth.

 

With competent,  compassionate and transformative leadership, we can defeat insecurity, reduce corruption, create jobs, tame inflation, improve education, and restore hope to millions of Nigerians. Our youths must no longer be viewed as problems to manage, but as assets to empower. Our women must no longer be neglected, but included as equal partners in nation-building.

 

I remain convinced that a new Nigeria is possible, a Nigeria that is united, secure, productive, inclusive, and governed by justice and fairness. Let us therefore move forward with courage, with unity, and with our collective resolve.

-PO

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