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In July 2022, something remarkable happened at St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Calabar, Cross River State. During evening prayers, worshippers suddenly noticed a bright figure appearing inside the sun, many said it looked exactly like the Virgin Mary.

People began praying and recording the moment with their phones. The church priest, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, also confirmed the sighting and shared photos online. Witnesses said the glowing figure stayed visible for a few minutes before fading away.

The video has been making waves since then, and many still believe it was a real apparition of the Virgin Mary.

What do you think about this? Could it be a divine sign or just a natural phenomenon?

HgAkpobomeEr:
Obi cannot join APC and expect to win.

Why??

Mattswaggz:
Wouldn't be a good idea to join the camp of demons.

They will welcome him brother

He might win if he join Apc , my opinion

Let’s be honest, Nigeria’s political space is unpredictable. Anything can happen before 2027.

But imagine this, what if Peter Obi decides to join APC before the next general election? 🤔

Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but think about it… politics in Nigeria isn’t about party loyalty anymore, it’s about strategy, structure, and survival.

After the 2023 election, many Nigerians still see Peter Obi as the symbol of “a new Nigeria.” He had massive youth support, global attention, and genuine love from people who were tired of the system. But since the election ended, the question remains — can he still pull that same energy again?

If Obi joins APC, it will shock his followers, no doubt. Some will call him a sellout. Others will say it’s a smart move, because APC already has national structure and power.

But here’s the twist:
Would Nigerians still vote for him if he carries the APC ticket? Or would they dump him completely, saying he has joined the “enemy”?

Remember, politics in Nigeria is not black and white. Even Atiku, Tinubu, and many others have switched parties multiple times, yet still got votes.

So, let’s discuss like mature minds:

👉 If Peter Obi joins APC, do you think he can still win the 2027 presidential election?
👉 Or will that be the end of his political relevance?

Drop your thoughts below 👇
Let’s hear the street’s opinion on this matter! 🔥

Tayorshd87:
The youth that is even worse than the leaders hmmm 🤔
..youth that is rain fall they will increase transport fair
Youth that will increase price of items because they have too many request .
Youth that won't attend lecture and read and will fail and abuse the government ...
Youth that will buy bag of rice open it and remove two derica and rebag again and sell as full bag...

Youth that fail to learn a trade skill or go-to school and later blame government for failure in life...
Youth that sell items same price even when the price tag has falling from the producers company ..

Hmmmmmm 😏

True talk

Kdon2:
Nobody can fix Nigeria. Not even God can fix Nigeria. It's simple

Becareful when mentioning God, he can fix Nigeria in sec. He is the maker and owner of Nigeria

CommentatorPro:
For decades, Nigerians have been told that politics is for politicians. But looking at the current state of the nation — the economy, power supply, insecurity, and corruption — many are beginning to ask a serious question:
Should Nigeria continue trusting career politicians, or is it time to let technocrats take over?

Politicians often argue that leadership requires experience in governance, understanding of party politics, and connection to the people. They believe technocrats — no matter how intelligent — lack the street wisdom and political structure needed to govern a complex country like Nigeria.

But many Nigerians disagree. They say politicians have ruled for over 60 years with little progress. From one administration to another, we keep seeing the same faces, the same promises, and the same failures.

On the other hand, technocrats — experts in economics, finance, and management — have proven that competence can bring real results. Examples like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Akinwumi Adesina, and Peter Obi have shown that leadership doesn’t always require long years in politics, but the ability to manage people and resources effectively.

So the debate continues:
Do we need more politicians who understand the system, or more technocrats who can fix it?

Some say Nigeria’s problem isn’t who rules, but the system itself — corrupt, wasteful, and resistant to change. Others believe a mix of both worlds — a smart technocrat who understands politics — might be the real solution.

Whatever your opinion, one fact remains clear: Nigeria cannot afford another round of trial-and-error leadership.

So, let’s hear from you
If you had the power to choose Nigeria’s next leader, would you go for a career politician or a proven technocrat — and why?

Should Nigeria continue trusting career politicians, or is it time to let technocrats take over?
Let's hear from you

Who Can Really Fix Nigeria — Politicians Or Technocrats?

For decades, Nigerians have been told that politics is for politicians. But looking at the current state of the nation — the economy, power supply, insecurity, and corruption — many are beginning to ask a serious question:
Should Nigeria continue trusting career politicians, or is it time to let technocrats take over?

Politicians often argue that leadership requires experience in governance, understanding of party politics, and connection to the people. They believe technocrats — no matter how intelligent — lack the street wisdom and political structure needed to govern a complex country like Nigeria.

But many Nigerians disagree. They say politicians have ruled for over 60 years with little progress. From one administration to another, we keep seeing the same faces, the same promises, and the same failures.

On the other hand, technocrats — experts in economics, finance, and management — have proven that competence can bring real results. Examples like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Akinwumi Adesina, and Peter Obi have shown that leadership doesn’t always require long years in politics, but the ability to manage people and resources effectively.

So the debate continues:
Do we need more politicians who understand the system, or more technocrats who can fix it?

Some say Nigeria’s problem isn’t who rules, but the system itself — corrupt, wasteful, and resistant to change. Others believe a mix of both worlds — a smart technocrat who understands politics — might be the real solution.

Whatever your opinion, one fact remains clear: Nigeria cannot afford another round of trial-and-error leadership.

So, let’s hear from you
If you had the power to choose Nigeria’s next leader, would you go for a career politician or a proven technocrat — and why?

epainos:
Illiteracy is a disease.

You don't answer the question sir

SmartyPants:
1. Balkanise the country on day one. Everyone who wants to go will be helped to leave immediately.

2. From there, the remaining partners will be organised into true federal entities in every way and tasked with self-governance while the centre will be tasked with the critical functions of overarching economic policy, external security, oversight of internal security in a state-policing model, elections, and critical infrastructure like ports and interstate highways.

3. As one brilliant fellow said up there, legalize marijuana!

Perfect 👑👏

madridguy:
Price of goods and services is not that expensive in Nigeria, the issue is that majority of us are very poor.
A two bedroom flat apartment still goes around 350k annually in some part of Lagos State yet many of us will still go to mountain for prayer to be able to afford that.

In some countries they pay me monthly and they still pay with ease.

A good education will create wealth.

You are right

KayCee92:
Electoral reform

Try to make institutions very strong. Eg, efcc free to go after everyone including members of my family.

Yes this is what we need to fight for

MrColdsweat:
Hard pass.
Nigerians don't deserve good governance.
Nigerians still pee by the roadside and litter everywhere.

😂😂. Is like you are talking about Portharcourt people

helinues:
Let me break it down for you so that you will be able to comprehend.

The person who said free education above is partially right. How many jobless graduates do we have in Nigeria? Only basic education make sense in today's world. Check the billionaires in the world and find out their education qualifications

With vocational education, you will be making money while studying. Majority of those who are into criminal activities is because there are no job opportunities which there are reasonable graduates involved

Even if they improve the education system in Nigeria, what about the High cost of things, this is a big issues too

Where the finger is pointing, that is where the boy death came from

Are just tired of hearing this all day

helinues:
Answer my question. You created a thread without even having solutions yourself

We all needed the solution brother

helinues:
Why are some people go into banditry to start with?

Is your job as a leader to put an end to it

madridguy:
The first thing I will do is making education free and compulsory for every Nigeria alive. Both old and young must get access to quality education.

Quality education is the bedrock of every nation that dreams of greatness.

You are right bro, but what about kidnapping and all other issues?

helinues:
Just focus on Vocational education study and improve the electricity

Electricity only? What about bandit?

madridguy:
Whatever your opinion, one thing is clear — most Nigerians know exactly what they want fixed; they just haven’t had the power to do it.

Saying it would help us all to understand what exactly is needed to fixed first

What Would You Change First? Let's hear from you Future Leaders

CommentatorPro:
Nigeria is a country blessed with talent, resources, and resilience — yet it continues to struggle under the weight of bad leadership, corruption, and poor governance. From unreliable electricity to the rising cost of living, it sometimes feels like every sector is crying out for help.

Now imagine this: you suddenly become the President of Nigeria — but only for one week. You have full control to make key decisions, sign executive orders, and implement reforms. No bureaucracy, no political godfathers — just seven days to make a difference.

What would you fix first?

Would you focus on the economy, to bring down the price of food and fuel?
Would you tackle security, ensuring that citizens can travel freely without fear of bandits or kidnappers?
Or maybe you’d go straight to education, reviving schools, paying teachers well, and making universities work again?

Some Nigerians say they would start by cutting government salaries and reducing the cost of governance. Others believe the first step should be arresting corrupt politicians and recovering looted funds. A few even argue that constitutional reform is the only real solution to Nigeria’s endless cycle of problems.

Whatever your opinion, one thing is clear — most Nigerians know exactly what they want fixed; they just haven’t had the power to do it.

So, let’s hear from you
If you had just one week as Nigeria’s President, with total authority to act, what’s the first thing you’d change and why?

Nigeria is a country blessed with talent, resources, and resilience — yet it continues to struggle under the weight of bad leadership, corruption, and poor governance. From unreliable electricity to the rising cost of living, it sometimes feels like every sector is crying out for help.

Now imagine this: you suddenly become the President of Nigeria — but only for one week. You have full control to make key decisions, sign executive orders, and implement reforms. No bureaucracy, no political godfathers — just seven days to make a difference.

What would you fix first?

Would you focus on the economy, to bring down the price of food and fuel?
Would you tackle security, ensuring that citizens can travel freely without fear of bandits or kidnappers?
Or maybe you’d go straight to education, reviving schools, paying teachers well, and making universities work again?

Some Nigerians say they would start by cutting government salaries and reducing the cost of governance. Others believe the first step should be arresting corrupt politicians and recovering looted funds. A few even argue that constitutional reform is the only real solution to Nigeria’s endless cycle of problems.

Whatever your opinion, one thing is clear — most Nigerians know exactly what they want fixed; they just haven’t had the power to do it.

So, let’s hear from you
If you had just one week as Nigeria’s President, with total authority to act, what’s the first thing you’d change and why?

This is Nigerian, expect anything at anytime