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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 10:24am On Apr 11, 2020
loomer:


Chief that's not enough to relax the lockdown.

People will die plenty if we no take care
Na naija we dey, some will not show any symptoms even if you extend it to another one week and govt dont hv the capacity to test a large number of people talk more of responding to SOS. So why forcing pple to stay at home without any palliative for them?
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by barnny(m): 10:25am On Apr 11, 2020
Zombiekiller010:
cool
barnny:

Abba Yari, Tinubu and Lie mohammed i think grin

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by festusforchrist: 10:25am On Apr 11, 2020
Mr Obi, has the lowdown change the situation?
It was 74 when lockdown was announced and it has increased to above 287. Lockdown or no lockdown, the Will of God will be done. In Benin city now is hunger virus people are complaining about not coronavirus. Check the news this morning robbering activities has increase in Ogun communities.... why no food.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by edoairways: 10:25am On Apr 11, 2020
mrvitalis:

This is the problem with most Nigerians always thinking about the now

Nothing good comes easy ...their must be victims for the general good

Lock down is painful but it's the only way ...maybe when we get to equador state where dead bodies are everywhere u people would learn
So you prefer they die of hunger right?
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by suremanpatriot: 10:25am On Apr 11, 2020
We are really see those who are agents of satin and obi is one. Many of this ppl are of dark religion.This coro era is revealin dark rulers one by one so that citizens may know d kind of ppl they have as old and new rulers.
Out of d heart mouth speaks,obi spoke his dark mind out.

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Timileyin1234(m): 10:26am On Apr 11, 2020
Our pastor shu respect himself. Hunger dey wire person, dem no fit gimme back my offering

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by IpobAntidote: 10:27am On Apr 11, 2020
ALMUSTAQIM:
IF BUHARI COMES OUT TO STOP THESE RECKLESS AND STUPID GOVERNORS NOW. YOU WILL START HEARING BUHARI WANTS TO ISLAMIZE NIGERIA, THEY DON'T WANT US TO CELEBRATE EASTER AND SO ON.

ANYWAY, GOD BLESS NIGERIA

GOD BLESS PMB1523


Aptly stated.

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 10:27am On Apr 11, 2020
Xisnin:

It is always about chop.
SMH
So make I no eat again bah... If I collapse you go tag me one idiot dat refuse to present himself for testing knowing fully well dat hunger was behind it. If you're ok where you're consider others dat are in bad state shekina
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by WesleyP: 10:28am On Apr 11, 2020
And the myopic governors are setting dangerous precedence . Their Muslim counterparts would want to do the same during Sallah in about a month's time from now .

Well, I'm not really worried because heaven wey go fall no go fall ontop one person alone . We are all in this mess together grin
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by emmanuelbrown26: 10:28am On Apr 11, 2020
words of a wise man

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by desiredhome: 10:28am On Apr 11, 2020
dirtydiva:
If ds man knew what people are facing because of lockdown then he for relax him mind. Some state did so just to help their citizen find something chop

And if by doing so and the virus spreads beyond control you will still braim the government....
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by kem91496: 10:30am On Apr 11, 2020
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by loomer: 10:31am On Apr 11, 2020
dirtydiva:
Na naija we dey, some will not show any symptoms even if you extend it to another one week and govt dont hv the capacity to test a large number of people talk more of responding to SOS. So why forcing pple to stay at home without any palliative for them?

Your response said it all, the lockdown is to prevent new cases not to stop the old ones. Because if I get am and I mo fit come in contact with my neighbours then they can't get it. We need to make sacrifices to be able to stop this.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by teepain: 10:32am On Apr 11, 2020
dirtydiva:
Did you know what ds effect hv caused in my community Ewupe, Ogun state? Thief don yapa for street and we no longer sleep as we form vigilante group making bonfire night just to scare them off but what if dey go around with live arm? It can't continue like ds and I can't be a scape goat while the leaders are there in capital city enjoying life the way dey want

I admit that the lockdown isn't easy for a lot of Nigerians. However, I disagree that it is the lockdown that is causing theft and robberies in your community. It is people who wanted to steal that are capitalizing on the lockdown.

To get my perspective, I know from your narrative that you have just been recently employed and you are yet to collect your salary, so understandably things are tough for you. But I believe that you would never resort to theft or robbery even if things get tougher.

The people that the robbers are coming to attack in your community, are things not tough for them or are they immuned to the economic effects of this lockdown? So why have they not started robbing others?

Thieves would always be thieves!

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 10:33am On Apr 11, 2020
Mikehot:
Couldn't agree more,

Obi dishing out sense like naira since bc

Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by DanDeeBoss(m): 10:33am On Apr 11, 2020
helinues:
Of course now..

Religion can wait oo ,after all it is of no use at the moment
LMAO grin
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by kem47603: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2020
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by kem47603: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2020
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by bender79: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2020
festusforchrist:
Mr Obi, has the lowdown change the situation?
It was 74 when lockdown was announced and it has increased to above 287. Lockdown or no lockdown, the Will of God will be done. In Benin city now is hunger virus people are complaining about not coronavirus. Check the news this morning robbering activities has increase in Ogun communities.... why no food.
The essence of a lockdown is to reduce the spread not that it will stop it immediately.

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by IpobAntidote: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/


This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.

I'm not a fan of Obi but I disagree with your views on his position. I think it's very obvious to all and sundry that this pandemic is an ongoing, changing and developing chaos hence it's perfectly ok to moderate one's view as the whole thing evolves. Plus what he said in the article is not totally against the lockdown but a call for measures to alleviate the hardship that will come with it.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2020
yes Mr obi, its right to enslave people to death for your own selfishness, after all you he amassed enough wealth to remain indoors for eternity.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by themonk(m): 10:36am On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/


This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.

You lack all forms of reading comprehension.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Ladyvin(f): 10:37am On Apr 11, 2020
The truth is that people have been moving around since the lockdown. So the Easter celebration should not even be blamed if there should be an escalation. Even if government relax the lockdown and you as an individual decide to stay in your house, no one will come and force you out of your house and the virus won't get you either.
But if you are here condemning the lockdown relax and yet you are the first person to leave your house and cluster on the street, how then have you helped?
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 10:38am On Apr 11, 2020
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yes, this is how you want to live out the remaining part of your lives, in total servitude.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by kem11016: 10:38am On Apr 11, 2020
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by kem71561: 10:43am On Apr 11, 2020
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by valopotosky(m): 10:44am On Apr 11, 2020
help a sister in need. Can barely feed since this lockdown. Plz no amount is small and God will bless u bountifully. GT 0429314059 E.C.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by mrvitalis(m): 10:46am On Apr 11, 2020
edoairways:

So you prefer they die of hunger right?
You prefer they infect millions ?

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by mrvitalis(m): 10:47am On Apr 11, 2020
dirtydiva:
Did you know what ds effect hv caused in my community Ewupe, Ogun state? Thief don yapa for street and we no longer sleep as we form vigilante group making bonfire night just to scare them off but what if dey go around with live arm? It can't continue like ds and I can't be a scape goat while the leaders are there in capital city enjoying life the way dey want
Thank u ..but it's for the common good
Hard choices where mad for everything u enjoy today ....I'm sorry today is your turn tomorrow night be mine ...we appreciate u
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by asamaigho(m): 10:47am On Apr 11, 2020
mrvitalis:

This is the problem with most Nigerians always thinking about the now

Nothing good comes easy ...their must be victims for the general good

Lock down is painful but it's the only way ...maybe when we get to equador state where dead bodies are everywhere u people would learn

after unlocking d lockdown and find out all d people u r trying to protect have all died of hunger, sheybi ur eye go clear?

am very sure if u and ur family havent eaten for a day u wont be typing all dis rawbish.
Afterall sweden and finland didnt lockdown at all.
BE FLEXIBLE AND CONSIDERATE
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by fredoooooo: 10:48am On Apr 11, 2020
Him tu lie baba .. the Chinese man grin

He call china till china get virus .. grin grin

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