Reno Omokri, a Nigerian author, columnist, adventure traveller, and social media influencer, has accused supporters of the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party popularly called Obidients of reporting his page because he exposed their principal.
According to him, democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged in the process of selecting their leaders and shaping the direction of governance.
He lamented Nigeria’s persistently low voter turnout, stating that it undermines electoral legitimacy and weakens democratic institutions.
"Voting is not only the right, but a civic responsibility. For global precedents, several democracies including Australia, Belgium and Brazil, for instance, have adopted mandatory voting for the positive outcomes in terms of political participation and public accountability. For electoral apathy and voter inducement, mandatory voting can significantly reduce the influence of vote buying as more citizens vote", the lawmaker argued.
According to him, democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged in the process of selecting their leaders and shaping the direction of governance.
He lamented Nigeria’s persistently low voter turnout, stating that it undermines electoral legitimacy and weakens democratic institutions.
"Voting is not only the right, but a civic responsibility. For global precedents, several democracies including Australia, Belgium and Brazil, for instance, have adopted mandatory voting for the positive outcomes in terms of political participation and public accountability. For electoral apathy and voter inducement, mandatory voting can significantly reduce the influence of vote buying as more citizens vote", the lawmaker argued.
MadamExcellency: Which regional government? Excuse Abuja and Lagos State as administrative and commercial capitals and let's see where the agitation comes from?
Giftimoni: In his debate, Shina Oyedeji (PDP, Oyo) said if the rotational principle is included in the constitution, every state and tribe in the various zones will begin another round of agitation for fairness and justice.
He believe that everybody in the country should be given equal opportunity to aspire to the office of the President and Vice President, saying “if you adopt zoning and it’s comes to the South West for example, which state will take the position? Is it Ogun or Oyo.
In his debate, Shina Oyedeji (PDP, Oyo) said if the rotational principle is included in the constitution, every state and tribe in the various zones will begin another round of agitation for fairness and justice.
He believe that everybody in the country should be given equal opportunity to aspire to the office of the President and Vice President, saying “if you adopt zoning and it’s comes to the South West for example, which state will take the position? Is it Ogun or Oyo.
BondRiv: How many Ikwerre people have you spoken to? Just because you know about two politicians from the ethnic group, you reached a useless conclusion. You guys don't like hearing the truth. What is so secret about what was said? Much ado about nothing.
Oshiomhole added that having an aligned legislature is not unusual in democratic societies, citing the United States as an example.
“The US celebrates when a president has control of both the Congress and the Senate. Every government wants that because democracy, in a sense, is not only a means to an end — it is an end in itself.
“The right to contribute and the freedom to express yourself are part of what defines democracy, not just the number of parties represented,” he argued.[/quote]
Oshiomhole added that having an aligned legislature is not unusual in democratic societies, citing the United States as an example.
“The US celebrates when a president has control of both the Congress and the Senate. Every government wants that because democracy, in a sense, is not only a means to an end — it is an end in itself.
“The right to contribute and the freedom to express yourself are part of what defines democracy, not just the number of parties represented,” he argued.
Nchenches: The OP posted figments of his imagination. It's all manufactured story. OP doesn't even know the difference between Chris Anyanwu and Samuel Anyanwu.
Chucks13: Hahahahaha you funny die. Things under Tinubu is not working only for the lazy one.
Listen and listen I'm never going to say it again I'm not from SW I don't really care what any one think. Obi is my nwanem but listen good he will never rule Nigeria in his life.
Yea truth is always illusion because you want to manipulate people to force a political fraudster like obi down people's throats it won't work.
About Biafra I will never support it because those leading the agittion are all criminals, take that to the bank and your so called obi wil never rule Nigeria.
Throwback: Atedo Peterside: My support for Peter Obi doesn’t affect Anap/NOI polls’ integrity
Recall in 2023 Atedo Peterside, president of the Anap Foundation, says he will cast his vote for Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
Peterside, who spoke during a programme aired on Arise TV, said his support for the LP candidate did not influence the integrity of presidential polls carried out by his organisation.
Anap is one of the most consistent and prominent pollsters conducting opinion polls ahead of the general election in Nigeria.
Throwback: Atedo Peterside: My support for Peter Obi doesn’t affect Anap/NOI polls’ integrity
Recall in 2023 Atedo Peterside, president of the Anap Foundation, says he will cast his vote for Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
Peterside, who spoke during a programme aired on Arise TV, said his support for the LP candidate did not influence the integrity of presidential polls carried out by his organisation.
Anap is one of the most consistent and prominent pollsters conducting opinion polls ahead of the general election in Nigeria.
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has attributed the recent defections of opposition leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to threats of a witch-hunt by the ruling party.
Ologbondiyan stated that the governors and other opposition leaders defecting to the APC are merely seeking refuge to avoid being hounded by the ruling party.
“You must not forget that the former National Chairman of APC told Nigerians that just come over here, we will forgive all your sins, so people are looking for where sins are forgiven,” Ologbodiyan said on the programme.
The former PDP spokesperson, however, maintained that no matter how many opposition leaders the APC manages to attract, the party will still have to contend with millions of Nigerians in its bid to retain power in 2027.
“But you know one thing, at the end of it all, it is going to be about the Nigerians’ position. “You may pack all the 36 governors and put them in one boardroom and say they should declare for you. Have you packed the over 200 million Nigerians into the same boardroom? The answer is no,” he said.
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has attributed the recent defections of opposition leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to threats of a witch-hunt by the ruling party.
Ologbondiyan stated that the governors and other opposition leaders defecting to the APC are merely seeking refuge to avoid being hounded by the ruling party.
“You must not forget that the former National Chairman of APC told Nigerians that just come over here, we will forgive all your sins, so people are looking for where sins are forgiven,” Ologbodiyan said on the programme.
The former PDP spokesperson, however, maintained that no matter how many opposition leaders the APC manages to attract, the party will still have to contend with millions of Nigerians in its bid to retain power in 2027.
“But you know one thing, at the end of it all, it is going to be about the Nigerians’ position. “You may pack all the 36 governors and put them in one boardroom and say they should declare for you. Have you packed the over 200 million Nigerians into the same boardroom? The answer is no,” he said.
TemmyT002: Dear Sowore, I love you but this is thrash. Obi was popular before Tinubu even thought about choosing a Muslim VP. This is one of the reasons why I didn't vote for you.
Lolquote author=floss post=135332713]Our politicians are really shameless across board… so tomorrow after wike finish with Tinubu, he goes back to pdp to pay for another position and the party will support him like it’s an achievement ?
Na we Dey do our self I swear, so truly there was nothing wrong with looting or stealing of public funds in the first place especially when you are a party member[/quote]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee headed by a former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of its National Executive Council Meeting.
This was disclosed at the end of a meeting held at the Abuja lodge of the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Sunday night.
The meeting also had the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in attendance. He, however, did not speak to journalists.
Some of the governors present at the meeting included Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Peter Mbah (Enugu).
Others were former governors of Cross River, Liyel Imoke, Achike Udenwa of Imo, Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee headed by a former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of its National Executive Council Meeting.
This was disclosed at the end of a meeting held at the Abuja lodge of the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Sunday night.
The meeting also had the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in attendance. He, however, did not speak to journalists.
Some of the governors present at the meeting included Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Peter Mbah (Enugu).
Others were former governors of Cross River, Liyel Imoke, Achike Udenwa of Imo, Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa
KaptainAfrika: Convert am to constant power supply in Abuja, Convert it to schools in Abuja that have enough chairs, table, roof and walls, and educational materials.
tuborme: Akpabio that is suffering from the diarrhea of the mouth. Someone who did not contest a primary election to become a senate president against the clear provisions of the law. The injustice you guys are entrenching in this country will not affect my family and friends negatively. Amen.