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Where are the bodies?

During Army Chief Ihejirika's time, we were seeing dead bodies to an extent the North started complaining that Ihejirika was killing their people!

Only Peter Obi can resurrect the PDP that Wike and Seyi Makinde buried!

Blackmailer-in-chief BIC

Celestialsword:
One of Nigeria’s fiercest opposition voices, Omoyele Sowore, in this interview opens up on the Tinubu administration, the death of democratic ideals, the collapse of opposition politics, and why he doesn’t believe in elections.

Sowore also explains why he wouldn’t align with Labour Party or Peter Obi, and what Nigerians must do before 2027.
Excerpts:

What are your thoughts on the Tinubu-led government as we approach another Democracy Day?

My position on this government is not a thought—it’s a clear stance I’ve held long before the 2023 elections. Nigerians made a grave mistake voting Bola Tinubu into office. I said it before, and I’ll say it again: when Tinubu is done with this country, Nigerians will be begging to return to Buhari’s era. He has done irreparable damage—economically, socially, politically. He has crippled institutions, education, and democracy. Buhari killed Nigeria in eight years; Tinubu came, in two years he is burying it.

So, you don’t think there’s anything to celebrate on this Democracy Day?
Nothing. In fact, what Nigerians are whispering—dangerously—is that they no longer believe in democracy. The promises of democracy—free speech, credible elections, freedom to choose—have been destroyed. Today, people celebrate military dictators just to express their frustration. But to be clear, I don’t support military rules. What we have now is a shambolic democracy. We’ve been taken on a roller coaster ride by both military and civilian rulers.

The House of Representatives is proposing a law to make voting compulsory. Are you ready to stand against this law if it passes?
If you have to use threats to force people to vote, then democracy is dead. Democracy is about choice. You cannot force people to participate in a system they no longer believe in. That proposal is not about participation; it’s about forced legitimacy. They’re panicking because fewer people are voting, so they want to cook up numbers and call it turnout. The people making these laws already know I will stand against them. But they also know the law is not enforceable. You can’t force people to vote when you haven’t fixed the electoral process.

Some Nigerians describe you as too radical and uncompromising. What’s your response?

I don’t think I’m radical enough. People who say that haven’t studied history. Every meaningful change in this world came through so-called radicals. I will not water down my convictions to please those who want me to fit into a box. The louder voices online don’t represent the majority of Nigerians. Those who truly suffer in this country know what I stand for—and they agree.

Has the Revolution Now movement died down?
Not at all. Revolutions take time. The French Revolution took over 10 years. The American Revolution, Cuban, Chinese revolutions all took time. You don’t judge a revolution by how loud it is. You judge it by how persistent the message is.


Your campaign against the IGP—how far have you gone with it?
It has achieved results. Over 1,000 illegally retained senior police officers have been forced out. Police officers who haven’t been promoted in 20 years are now getting promoted. It has created a shift. But the ultimate goal is to get the IGP to resign—he’s overstayed. We haven’t given up.

There’s concern that the opposition voice is dying. What’s your view?

That’s because what you call opposition isn’t opposition. Most of them are former APC or PDP members. They share the same ideology—or lack of one. Real opposition means clear ideological difference. What we have are political mercenaries looking for the best-paying camp.

Are you saying there’s no true opposition?
Exactly. Most of these defections are transactional. They’re not about values or service. If you dig deeper, you’ll realise they’re just fighting over how to share the loot, not about how to serve the people.

Are you running in 2027?
I get this question a lot. My answer remains the same: I’ve never stopped running. Whether it’s a campaign, a protest, a court battle—I’m always running for something. But if you’re asking about elections, I don’t believe in the current ballot system. The 2027 results are already written. The only thing that can change Nigeria is rebellion against the system, against another sham election, not against democracy, anyway..

But can rebellion work without alliances?
The alliance I care about is with the oppressed. They are the real majority. The 50 million registered voters who don’t vote—they’re my alliance. Not transactional coalitions built to chase power and money.

Let’s talk about Atiku. Is he still relevant in Nigerian politics?
Atiku is a man whose time has passed. But he’s still hanging around, hoping to be President. That’s all he cares about. Everything else is irrelevant to him.

Some Nigerians believe Tinubu is laying foundations for a better Nigeria. What do you say to that?
They are being deceived. There’s nothing good coming from this. Removing fuel subsidy, floating the naira—none of it benefits ordinary people. The naira is still collapsing. Prices are rising. If they say this is the “hard road to prosperity”, I say it’s a road to destruction.


© 2025 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria

Why are these guys deceiving Amoda?

coputa:
A coalition of youth groups from Southern Nigeria has launched a campaign backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, asserting that four years is insufficient for the president to entrench his reforms and tackle entrenched corruption.


The Coalition Of Southern Nigeria Youths Groups For Asiwaju 2027 (COSONYGA-2027) made the declaration on Friday during its official launch in Abuja.

Addressing journalists, the group’s Executive Director, Rt. Hon. Rikki Nwajiofor, praised Tinubu’s leadership as “policy-backed, action-driven, and results-oriented,” saying his Renewed Hope Agenda has laid a foundation for a modern Nigeria.

“A four-year tenure is not enough to entrench life-changing policies and uproot the stenching corrupt practices that have held our great nation backwards,” Nwajiofor said.

He described the coalition as a youth-led movement committed to continuity and inclusive progress, urging young people across the southern states to rally behind the president’s second term bid.

“This Coalition is our pledge, our declaration, and our commitment to continuity and youth-driven progress. We are not waiting for the future — we are building it,” he declared.

COSONYGA-2027 said its mission extends beyond politics, positioning itself as a strategic platform for civic education, youth empowerment, and grassroots mobilisation.

“We called on stakeholders in the public and private sectors, civil society, and development partners to support efforts aimed at deepening political education and boosting youth entrepreneurship.

“We invite all progressive-minded youths across Southern Nigeria and beyond to join this movement — to organise, to educate, and to advocate. This is our time,” Nwajiofor added.

The coalition said it will leverage digital advocacy, grassroots engagement, and strategic policy interventions to secure robust youth participation in the 2027 electoral process.

Nwajiofor emphasised that the movement will remain non-confrontational and inclusive, rejecting tribal and religious polarisation while championing Tinubu’s achievements through “superior presentation of facts.”

“Today, we are not just launching a group — we are igniting a movement. A movement built on vision, legacy, and continuity,” he said .


© 2025 PeoplesDaily Nigeria. All Rights Reserved.

Don't be deceived, the days of fighting for his father has not come!

You people praising Tinubu, what have you personally benefitted? Can't be this hard to say

helinues:
Why not make your comments and Waka

Stop the ejo wewe jare

Deflecting as usual

Answer the question

helinues:
Govt don't put food on masses table.

The policies and reforms are shaping things

Stop gaslighting yourself and answer what you have benefitted.

Richtaiwo:
That question is just like a public opinion. He just dropped his opinion. Drop yours and get the heck out. If you don't have, still get out, instead of attempting to make some make his the way you want.

What have you benefitted?

SoftSport:
One of the things millions of youths have really benefited from is the student loan scheme, it's given them real hope of finishing school without the heavy stress of fees.

Should I mention more?

She dare not try it? She has been saying it constantly. You dont know anything.

Lithiumite:
She knows she dares not try it even Ur obi wouldn't dare......the only reason u might still be allowed to keep spewing thrash is because u are a nonentity that govt still isn't bothered about......you are warned!!

Tinubu did not increase their allocation by 300%, stop spreading misinformation. Its not even up to 200% however he has reduced the value by over 300%

Britishpea:
Endorsing him means they want him to continue. Tinubu has increased the allocations of the governors to about 300% and National Assembly members each earns nothing less than 1B for constituency project. They earn way more than they have ever been since 1999

So who else should endorse the president for a second term if not them!

Are they not the coordinators of the votes during elections? 90% of those complainants don’t go out to vote!

Now this a bait for the lowest brains, complainants generals, lazy people, and ranters to attack me with their useless usual cry in my mentions

So Aisha Yesufu thats saying it on YouTube and media houses is hiding behind a keyboard? Why has she not been picked for treason?

Lithiumite:
Just go out on Ur street and carry a mega phone and start this campaign of illegitimacy or go to media houses and prove it or better still the courts......stop being a coward by hiding behind your keyboard,even that doesn't stop u from being fished out cos you are committing treason.

You're just a child

TimeManager:
Obi is collecting sliding tackles back to back, he should take a break from social media and take out time, probably six months to treat his leg injuries. This is just a prelude to the fireworks that will kick off from next year. If you're not match fit, don't step on the field.


-Kiss the truth!

Obi gave just one post so he is not throwing jabs

zero8zero:
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/796045-updated-peter-obi-omoyele-sowore-attack-each-other-in-verbal-combat.html

This illegitimate president has presidential powers and still campaigning

Who in PDP?

PDP cannot approbate and reprobate at the same time. The governors and senators of PDP said they will not join any coalition. Babachir Lawal said PDP is not being considered for coalition. Is this not a win-win?

PDP allowed Wike and Seyi Makinde to bury the party!

I know hebis in Nigeria and his family is in the US.

I know that he passport was held for 5yrs and he couldn't traveled and as such he missed the bulk of his daughter teenage yrs and substantial part of his son too.

Its not as if he is getting tangible votes, what is 14k votes in a presidential election? He works for Tinubu

Commentor:
Do you know his parental arrangement?

He should seriously go and take care of his kids. This is the formative age when children needs their parents around

Commentor:
You want to bring their kids into this arena?

Do you really?

Grow up!

PDPdestroyer:
Lol. LP will forever regret the day they offered their platform for Pandora and his headless&senseless mob to run on

Purpose driven leadership from Otti!

Why will you be eating rat for goodness sake?

TempUser:
I got a cooked cob of corn 🌽 yesterday evening from a friend. However, I decided to take it home cos it was too cold. Then I developed another plan.

I roasted it then snapped it into two to make two baits! 🧠 Sharp!

I strategically set the traps with experience, lest they eat my bait and still run away as they do sometimes-which used to be quite frustrating 😤

Nor be only $1 billion, na $100 billion.

See e mouth like $1 billion

You think the politicians decamping to APC will save Tinubu's defeat in 2027? Those politicians will regret defecting because its APC vs the Nigerian people in 2027 and that election will not be rigged

simpleseyi:
Without you, we won in 1993, 2015, 2019 and 2023 and in in-coming but already concluded 2027. We don't need you, we have proven that well enough. Don't also forget that we have Delta, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Cross-River, my brother, stop deceiving yourself.

Rig and d11e #RingAndDie

helinues:
We are not in hurry but being realistic early so that nobody would shout rigging after the election must have been won with nothing less than 60%.

SW votes will be split. Obi will win Lagos with a bigger margin

Jokay07:
Relax
With the coalition coming up, I think the battle ground has been shifted from the north to the south but here is my projection.
With North west and North East, the votes will be splited and the winning margin will be very minimal.
The north Central, I think Apc might win even with a very little margin.
Sure, the south east votes is locked down for Obi while the south West votes is for Tinubu.
Now, south south votes are going for Obi then again, Tinubu will get more votes in the south south in 2027 than what he got in 2023.

When a South Westerner would be seeking reelection.

Count South South and South East out of your South

helinues:
Whatever coalition can't produce more than Atiku and Peter Obi.

Atiku can't be vice president again as he already served 8 years meaning Peter Obi can't be the presidential candidate of the coalition.

If the acclaimed savior to save Nigeria won't be able to vie as the presidential candidate, it would be a turn off to most especially the people in the southern region to vote for the coalition when a southerner would be seeking reelection.

As for the Northerners, those of them who know real politics are preparing for 2031 because no presidential candidates can serve one term.

Obi has to be the presidential candidate of the coalition. Any other thing is dead on arrival

franchasng:
Tinubu must not continue to answer Nigeria's President in 2027. All well meaning Nigerians must come together to stop Bola Tinubu in 2027 or Nigeria will risk becoming Sudan and Libya combined, this is not a joke.


And for Igbos, there is no going back on aligning fully with Atiku/North to oust Tinubu in 2027. All Igbos must work together to deliver Atiku at all cost. Igbos should declare their support for Atiku now.....Tinubu already showed his hatred for Igbos through his lopsided appointments and bias handling of Southeast affairs, including Nnamdi Kanu's case.

Nobody can deny the truth that Atiku loves Igbos.

Nobody can deny the truth that Tinubu does not like Igbos.

Tinubu has shown his disdain for Igbos for the whole world to see.

If Igbos refuse to work with Atiku to end Bola Tinubu's misrule, then Igbos should not blame anybody.

In Nigeria, for anyone to become President, two major tribes from Northern part and Southern part must work together to support that Presidential candidate; its either Hausa-Fulanis + Igbos or Hausa-Fulanis + Yorubas.

Tinubu understood this mathematics and he used it against Goodluck Jonathan by carrying the whole Yorubas to align with Buhari even when they know Buhari is a disaster waiting to happen.



So Igbos must play the same dirty game.....Peter Obi even though I know you are more than competent and capable, the reality of Nigeria's dirty politics is that you must stoop too low to conquer....so please dear Igbos...beg Peter Obi to not contest in 2027 or let him align with Atiku as his running mate.....Tinubu wanted to do it with Buhari but Buhari refused because of their Moslem Moslem religion.



Peter Obi should deputize Atiku......but the whole North must show seriousness in working seriously with Atiku and not allow Tinubu's dollar and vain political promises to sway them from working with Atiku.



This is the only way forward in 2027: ATIKU/OBI vs TINUBU/SHETTIMA


IGBOS WAKE UP!

The North understands these loans will not be paid hence taking it massively.

Isn't it ironic that the people who do not go to school have the highest subscription of the loan?

This is the mental psychology APC is trying to achieve; for people to give up without trying.

They will all be defeated

Menclothing1:
Anyone who is interested in election should be thinking 2031

Lies! The defections are driven by fear that APC will rig the 2027 elections massively and INEC and the judiciary are already compromised!

WizardOfNG:
Politicians are human beings too with feeling and emotions.

The open rebellion of PDP members against the Party, especially from Southern members, may actually be driven by anger against the dishonorable conduct of Atiku and his fellow Fulanis against the wishes of Southerners in the Party rather than unruly or indisciplined behaviour.

This thread is not for childish talk

IgOga:
Obi needs to go back to APGA...otherwise he may continue to labour in vain. He vowed he would never leave APGA