₦airaland Forum

ariesbull:
In case some of you have forgotten history, here is what Uncle Wole Soyinka wrote in his memoir.

“Those who, out of sheer hatred, rewrite history should do well to remember what Ndigbo did for Awolowo at his darkest time in politics.

When Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola and Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, conspired to politically annihilate Chief Obafemi Awolowo, it was Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, Premier of Eastern Nigeria, who boldly stood on the side of justice and principle.

As Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka records in his memoir, You Must Set Forth at Dawn, Dr. Okpara did not just sympathize — he acted. He provided financial and political support to Awolowo’s camp, reabsorbed Prof. Sam Aluko and other loyalists dismissed from the University of Ife into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and sent Mazi Ukonu and the Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Service to broadcast the authentic results of the Western Region election from Awolowo’s Ibadan residence, directly challenging state-sponsored electoral fraud.

In an extraordinary gesture of solidarity, Okpara appointed Mrs. Hannah Awolowo, wife of the imprisoned leader, as Honorary Minister in the Eastern Nigerian Government, equipping her with a Mercedes-Benz, chauffeur, and full ministerial privileges.

This was not merely symbolic — it was an open declaration of interregional support and mutual respect.

Equally important was the role of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik), then President of Nigeria. When Northern leaders sought to transfer Awolowo to a remote prison in the North — where his safety would have been uncertain — Zik exercised his presidential authority to ensure that Awolowo was instead imprisoned in Eastern Nigeria, where he was treated with dignity and humanity, against the wishes of the Sardauna and Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa.

This interethnic solidarity was not accidental. It formed part of the broader United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA) — a coalition of progressive forces led by the NCNC and the Action Group, which resisted Northern domination and championed democratic ideals.

During this alliance, Dr. Okpara courageously entered Ibadan, despite being declared persona non grata by Akintola, to campaign for the Awolowo faction. His reception by the people was so electrifying and defiant of Northern hegemony that he was affectionately nicknamed “M.I. Power” by the Western press.

These actions by Eastern leaders — Dr. Okpara, Dr. Azikiwe, and others — represent one of the noblest chapters in Nigerian political history: a moment when ethnicity bowed to justice and regional differences were set aside in pursuit of a united democratic front.

These truths must be remembered, not distorted or forgotten. Let no one, out of ignorance or bigotry, erase the fact that it was the East — it was the Igbos — who stood with Awolowo when others sought to silence him.

Let us teach correct and verifiable history as it happened, not as some would prefer to rewrite it.

— Otunba Rick Oladele

ogolemati:
why will it be walk over .the election will be between those that their B was removed and those their B still intact na .so let's see which side has the greater number in Nigeria of 2027

Galapagous:
This is one of the issue. When citizen cannot hold their government accountable for the task they are given to do. This mindset teach you to be the one adjusting and not the other way round.
You need to visit place outside this country to see how things really work. Stop adjusting to nonsense.

Aleister:
Vote for him again in 2027. It will surely favor you I reckon.

Heffalump:
With all these public and private debts mounting on Nigeria by one stupid old folk, some mannequins still campaigning for him to continue the enslavement of poor and defenseless Nigerians.
God will not allow him come back.

franchasng:
That is a honest and bold man talking. That's the difference between white people and black people.


Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Aliko Dangote and all other government made billionaires dont care about how the current corrupt leaders are destroying Nigeria. They don't care as long as their companies are getting tax waivers, forex waivers, government favors to keep expanding while their nation is being destroyed. Do you ever hear Nigerian fake billionaires criticize bad government or leaders in Nigeria? The answer is NO and you know why? Because their wealth came from the government and they know criticizing the government will affect their government made wealth unlike Elon Musk whose wealth have no ties to US government and reason he can boldly criticize Donald Trump's government without fear.


And truly Trump is destroying America gradually without knowing. Americans really need to do something fast to save America like Elon Musk have been telling them.

ratcock:
I wish this forum can introduce a feature which gives the op powers to exclude some characters from commenting.

Reading comments from some Tinubu miscrants is annoying.

Bsssss:
Why do most Peter Obi antagonists always go by SWestern names? Kunle, Ayo, Wale, Fola, Seyi, Jimi etc...why?

ratcock:
A typical example of go and verify.
Astoundingly in his performance so far.
Abia people should always hold a thanksgiving for not allowing the vipers deprive them of good governance.

SixSeven:
Disgrace on the state governments for not being able to provide potable water for their people in both states. It should never be the job of private individuals in the first place.

esnbrutality:
Yeah, PO is the President..that should provide water for people.

What has TINUBU provided for you directly, apart from paying you to be a propaganda merchant, with almost 40 monikers on Nairaland?

Go look for food chop

ottersberger:
The right question is, what is the origin of Tinubu's money vs. Peter Obi's money?. This is what requires further introspection.

franchasofficia:
Peter Obi was already a wealthy young trader in his late twenties when he led other importers to a protest at Apapa before Abacha called them for a meeting and at the meeting, Abacha was so shocked and impressed at the very young and vibrant boy that led importers to the meeting with Abacha. Abacha asked who he was, he told Abacha he was an importer, Abachas asked what he imports, he told Abacha, Abachas asked him how many years he has been doing business, he told Abacha right from when he was a student at UNN, Abachas was wowed and said I appoint you the leader of the task force to decongest Apapa port. Go and study how to do it and report back to me and that was how he served as a task force leader at apapa port for some months under Abacha.


But remember, he was a very rich trader and importer which made Abacha marvel and recognize him.


So in this life, try and be successful in whatever you are doing so that kings can be happy to associate with you.



Peter Obi is a blessed man from birth my brother. and very humble to a fault. God should help Nigeria so Peter Obi can govern Nigeria so Nigerians can see the difference and understand what having a credible President means in the history of this nation.



Every well meaning Nigerian should go on prayers for God to help Peter Obi emerge, I bet you guys will become proud of Nigeria, no jokes

Justnation:
Are you not expecting the state to invest in positive ventures?.

Can you compare him to Lagos tax Master and poverty creator?

Ezeama400:
If you continue reasoning this way, you might end up remaining where you’re..

Not every billionaire is corrupt..

Peter Obi became a millionaire from his trading Buisness even as a student in University of Nigeria Nsuka.. He was very popular as a student..

Stop being myopic.. Some people know how to make money even as a teenager ..

He moved to England where he had more level playing ground and explored, took advantage of the opportunity there and bought his first house at the age of 35 in London ..

Infact when he finished his tenure as a Governor, he invited EFCC to come and clear him which no governor in Nigeria till date has done that before..

Stop reasoning this way if you want to move forward in life .. Everything is not politics ..

Mind you he’s not from a poor family as well. His parents were very comfortable.. The family was known in Amatutu village Agulu as far back as 70’s ..

LagosOrigin:
Peter Obi have been money man long before tinubu cornered Lagos to enrich himself ..

Peter Obi bought his first house for 1 million dollars in London at the age of 34yrs long before joining politics . God really blessed him.

Rapmoney:
An angry youth leader from Uzo-Uwani in Enugu State was seen setting fire on a Tinubu's re-lection billboard located at Uzo-Uwani. The man was seen repeating the statement 'We don't want Tinubu in our land'.

This is happening at a time more Nigerians in Nigeria and in the diaspora are calling for a change of government, following the increase in insecurity, inflation, unemployment, and a brutal decreasing standard of living.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68PZ4-Iase8

Source: WarriParrot

Truths9ja:
Court of justice is helping matters here. No fear, let's go.

BioData45:
Funsho is still better than GRV loose mouth. I really want a new party to take Lagos. Tinubu excesses is too much

GloriousGbola:
foolish man

a person whose income depends on a palatable public face went to wash his dirty linen in public

he somehow thought that his estranged wife could not also fight dirty

you will note that he has tactically said nothing - not even threatened to sue because his former side chick/sugar baby turned wife knows how to play the game and likely has receipts

Boladogailese:
That’s the only way we can have progress

Validated:
Post pictures or forever remain silent. Just one demand, you are writing epistle. You go explain tire.

SmartPolician:
Ogbeni, go and sleep. This is not a Yoruba contest and Peter Obi is not in competition with Hope Uzodinma. Nobody has your time.

It's interesting how you profess love for the good-for-nothing leaders your failed state imposes on the South East

Validated:
Abeg post pictures for us here. We saw the 2 bullion vans that Tinubu used to load Lagos treasury into his compound.

Bentacur007:
Bring the evidence..You can go and verify
You no get talk at all

SmartPolician:
I don't know who advised Rochas Okorocha to go and challenge a man who loves politics more than governance. Imo State has produced some of the worst governors in Nigeria

Bentacur007:
He is not corrupt like your Oga

Yampotatocarrot:
Thought there's another news saying otherwise, or is this sarcasm?

binary123:
did you know the cost of feeding these birds for 7 months.how are you sure they will survive?