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10 Possible Reasons Why President Tinubu And APC Might Attempt To Rig The 2027 Election


1. Institutional Weakness:
Nigeria's electoral institutions have shown weakness in enforcing electoral laws, making it easier for politicians to manipulate the system.

2. Premature Campaigning:
Politicians are already campaigning, exploiting ethnic and religious divisions, and using social media to spread propaganda and misinformation.

3. Financial Influence:
Candidates with deep pockets may try to buy votes or influence electoral officials.

4. Ethnic and Regional Loyalties:
Politicians may exploit ethnic and regional sentiments to secure votes.

5. Opposition Division:
A divided opposition may give the ruling party an advantage.

6. Incumbency Advantage:
As the incumbent president, Tinubu may use state resources to influence the outcome.

7. Social Media Manipulation:
Politicians may use social media to spread fake news, propaganda, and disinformation.

8. Vote Buying:
Politicians may attempt to buy votes, especially in areas with high poverty rates.

9. Electoral Official Bias:
Electoral officials may be biased towards the ruling party.

10. Lack of Transparency:
Lack of transparency in the electoral process may make it easier for politicians to manipulate the outcome.

Here are 10 potential reasons why state police could be beneficial for Nigeria:

1. Enhanced Security:
State police can respond more quickly and effectively to local security threats, improving overall safety.

2. Community Policing:
State police can foster stronger relationships with local communities, building trust and cooperation.

3. Local Knowledge:
State police officers are familiar with the local terrain, culture, and dynamics, enabling more effective policing.

4. Increased Accountability:
State police forces may be more accountable to local governments and communities, reducing corruption.

5. Improved Intelligence Gathering:
State police can gather intelligence more effectively, anticipating and preventing crimes.

6. Tailored Solutions:
State police can develop policing strategies tailored to specific local needs and challenges.

7. Reducing Overload on Federal Police:
State police can alleviate some of the workload on federal police forces, allowing them to focus on national security issues.

8. Job Creation:
State police forces can create employment opportunities for local residents.

9. Community Engagement:
State police can engage in community outreach and education, promoting crime prevention and public safety.

10. More Effective Response to Local Crimes:
State police can respond more effectively to local crimes, such as kidnapping, banditry, and communal conflicts.

bjdon:
We are not ready for state police. Governors will just use ut as a tool for political oppression.

Here are 10 potential reasons why state police could be beneficial for Nigeria:

1. Enhanced Security:
State police can respond more quickly and effectively to local security threats, improving overall safety.

2. Community Policing:
State police can foster stronger relationships with local communities, building trust and cooperation.

3. Local Knowledge:
State police officers are familiar with the local terrain, culture, and dynamics, enabling more effective policing.

4. Increased Accountability:
State police forces may be more accountable to local governments and communities, reducing corruption.

5. Improved Intelligence Gathering:
State police can gather intelligence more effectively, anticipating and preventing crimes.

6. Tailored Solutions:
State police can develop policing strategies tailored to specific local needs and challenges.

7. Reducing Overload on Federal Police:
State police can alleviate some of the workload on federal police forces, allowing them to focus on national security issues.

8. Job Creation:
State police forces can create employment opportunities for local residents.

9. Community Engagement:
State police can engage in community outreach and education, promoting crime prevention and public safety.

10. More Effective Response to Local Crimes:
State police can respond more effectively to local crimes, such as kidnapping, banditry, and communal conflicts.

KEVIND:
In 2023 i supported & campaigned for Peter Obi, but with the steps taking so far by President Tinubu to reposition the Nigerian economy & security. I'll advise Peter Obi, Atiku or even Jonathan to relax cos President Tinubu is doing some marvellous job. We may not see it now but he's doing things right & with no time Nigerians will start seeing the effect of President Tinubu's reform.
I'll campaign vigorously & My vote is for Tinubu 2027.

Tinubu's promises sound like more of the same empty rhetoric we heard from Buhari's first term.
Nigerians were told things would get better, but instead, we saw more of the same incompetence.
What makes us think Tinubu's administration will be any different?

franchasofficia:
I know Bola Tinubu and his inner caucus are regretting why they let El Rufai go. El Rufai will be the main architect of Tinubu's downfall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCOLgg0VBQ?si=L_G9OC8cpE-JCENF

jmoore:
Nigerian government pays money to terrorists(bokoharam, iswap, bandits) as ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCOLgg0VBQ?si=L_G9OC8cpE-JCENF

jmoore:
6 years is them being lenient.

In Nigeria, terrorists are released under the guide of repentant terrorists.

That's why I like Israel. Instant judgement and terrorists will go to court of appeal in hell to appeal the judgement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCOLgg0VBQ?si=L_G9OC8cpE-JCENF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRCOLgg0VBQ?si=2ofNUCJVXw6Fp_oo

Insecurity: El Rufai Accuses Federal Government Of Empowering Bandits and Terror[b][/b]

As the political landscape grows increasingly charged in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, political analysts are delving into the potential strategies of Peter Gregory Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from 2023.

Speculation is rife regarding whether Mr. Obi will be able to secure the nomination within the framework of the coalition party, the African Democratic Congress.

Having formerly served as the governor of Anambra State, Mr. Obi made a significant shift in his political alignment when he transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party to the Labour Party in 2023.

Jonathan repeatedly told those visiting his Abuja home that he is not interested in contesting- Aide

It was reported that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan would not abandon his statesmanly status to return to politics and contest the 2027 presidential election.

According to The Nation, sources close to him revealed that he was under pressure from political friends and associates to make another attempt at the top job, and that the pressure had intensified in recent weeks.

They explained that his Abuja residence had been constantly flooded by those urging him to join the race, but he would not yield to their entreaties because he believed their motives were selfish.

The sources further disclosed that Jonathan believed some individuals wanted to drag him into the contest with the aim of breaking Southern solidarity.
They added that he would not allow himself to be used by such elements, stressing that he preferred the South to complete its eight-year slot successfully before power shifted to the North.

Another source, who is an aide to the former president said, "Jonathan has repeatedly told those visiting his home in Abuja that he's not interested in contesting again, because he has played his part, he'll let others play theirs.

“But, he'll not make any public statement on the matter yet.”

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has outlined nine conditions that President Bola Tinubu's administration must fulfill before the 2027 election to restore electoral integrity and strengthen democracy.

These conditions include:

1. Mandatory Use of BVAS:
Implementing the use of Biometric Voter Accreditation Systems (BVAS) for voter accreditation and upload of election results at all polling and collation centers.

2. Electronic Transmission of Results:
Ensuring electronic transmission of election results to the iREV portal without discretion for manual transmission.

3. Ward-Level Collation:
Conducting ward-level collation of results strictly based on electronically transmitted figures.

4. Local Government Collation:
Carrying out local government collation strictly based on electronically transmitted ward results.

5. State-Level Collation:
Implementing state-level collation strictly based on electronically transmitted local government results.

6. National Collation:
Conducting national collation strictly based on electronically transmitted state results.

7. Ban on Manual Accreditation:
Banning manual accreditation, transmission, and collation of results at all levels.

8. Democratic Appointment Process:
Subjecting the appointment of the INEC Chairman, Resident Electoral Commissioners, and National Commissioners to democratic voting by the people.

9. Shifting Burden of Proof:
Shifting the burden of proof in election petitions to INEC to demonstrate substantial compliance with the Electoral Act and Constitution.

Atiku emphasized that implementing these reforms would return power to the people and reduce the influence of vested interests in determining electoral outcomes.
He also expressed concern over the low voter turnout in the 2023 general elections, with only 26.72% of registered voters participating.

United States Jails Nigerian Monarch Over $4.2 Million Covid-19 Loan Fraud.

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States.
The monarch, 62, was convicted on charges of conspiracy to exploit COVID-19 emergency loan programmes created for struggling businesses.

Oloyede, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 handed 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko.

In a statement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio on Tuesday, the monarch, was also ordered to “serve three years of supervised release after imprisonment and pay $4,408,543.38 in restitution

“He also forfeited his Medina home on Foote Road, which he had acquired with proceeds of the scheme, and an additional $96,006.89 in fraud proceeds investigators had seized.

“From about April 2020 to February 2022, Oloyede and his co-conspirator, Edward Oluwasanmi, conspired to submit fraudulent applications for loans that were made available through the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,” the statement read.

In April, the duo pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax fraud charges linked to a pandemic relief scam that siphoned over $4.2m in federal stimulus funds.

The court was told that Oloyede, who also worked as a tax preparer, “operated five businesses and one nonprofit, while Oluwasanmi owned an additional three business entities.

“Both defendants used their businesses to submit loan applications using false information.

“They obtained approximately $1.2 million in SBA funds for Oluwasanmi’s entities and $1.7 million for Oloyede’s entities,” the statement added.

According to investigators, “Oloyede submitted fraudulent PPP and EIDL applications in the names of some of his clients and their businesses.

“In exchange, Oloyede would receive 15-20% of their loans as the fee, or kickback, for obtaining the loans for them, without reporting this income to the IRS on his own tax returns.”

The funds were then used for personal gain, prosecutors said.

“Investigators learned that the defendant used funds obtained from these loans to acquire land and build a home and purchase a luxury vehicle,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office disclosed.

In all, Oloyede “caused the SBA to approve 38 fraudulent applications, amounting to $4,213,378 in disbursed loans and advances.”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his political ambition is not driven by desperation for power but by a vision for a better Nigeria.

Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before recently defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made this known at an affirmation ceremony for new ADC members held on Saturday in Lagos.

Speaking through Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Atiku emphasised that his priority was to see Nigeria become secure, prosperous, and well-governed.

“Atiku Abubakar’s plan is to build a better Nigeria. It is not about being president at all costs, but about having a government that can truly deliver for Nigerians,” Olateju said on his behalf.

He described the ADC not merely as a political party but as a movement of Nigerians committed to charting a new course for the country. “It is no longer politics as usual. This is a new beginning, a fresh journey towards repositioning Nigeria,” he added.

The former PDP candidate stressed that the coalition within ADC was united by the common goal of national transformation, not personal ambition. He noted that Nigerians were battling economic hardship worsened by subsidy removal and inflation, insisting that only effective leadership could provide relief.

On the 2027 presidential race, Atiku said the party would allow a free and fair contest, adding that whoever emerged as ADC’s flagbearer would enjoy his full support. “The focus is not Atiku for president or Obi for president at all costs. Whoever the people choose will represent the collective voice and aspiration of Nigerians,” he stated.

The defection ceremony saw several PDP chieftains officially join the ADC, including Board of Trustees member Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu; former Lagos PDP chairmen Chief Muritala Ashorobi and Capt. Tunji Shelle (rtd.), Lagos Central Vice Chairman, and ex-PDP Youth Leader Mr. Tai Benedict, among others.

Nigeria is not the only country that Japan designated hometown city for.

1. Kisarazu Prefecture Hometown For Nigerians

2. Nagai in Yamagata Prefecture hometown for Tanzanians.

3. Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture hometown for Ghanaians.

4. Imabari in Ehime Prefecture hometown for Mozambique.

Junketing Tinubu Lands In Los Angeles En Route To Brazil For Two-Day State Visit After Japan Conference


The President is scheduled for a two-day state visit to Brazil from Sunday, August 24, to Monday, August 25.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California, USA, en route to Brazil.

SaharaReporters learned that the Nigerian Air Force One (NAF-001), registered as 5N-FGA and known by the call sign “Eagle One” during official flights, touched down at LAX on Friday.Nigerian cultural tourism packages

The President is scheduled for a two-day state visit to Brazil from Sunday, August 24, to Monday, August 25.

He departed Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a working visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan.

In Japan, Tinubu participated in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama from August 20 to 22.

A statement released last Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu would attend plenary sessions, hold bilateral talks with world leaders, and meet with executives of Japanese companies with investments in Nigeria.Nigerian cultural tourism packages

The Presidency stated that following the conclusion of TICAD9, President Tinubu will travel to Brasília on Sunday, August 24, for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The statement read, "President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil.

“The President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan.

"In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22.”

"The forum fosters high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners,” Onanuga added.

"At the end of the TICAD9, President Tinubu will leave for Brasilia, the capital of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on a two-day state visit from Sunday, August 24, to Monday, August 25.

"This follows an invitation by the Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

"While in Brazil, President Tinubu will hold a bilateral meeting with his host and attend a business forum with Brazilian investors.”

"His delegation—comprising key ministers and senior officials—will explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation and sign agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Brazilian government," he added.

Nigerians, Others Applying For U.S. Visas Must Now Provide Five Years Of Social Media History
The Department had said the measure aimed to strengthen national security by allowing consular officers to review applicants’ online presence as part of background checks.

The United States government has announced that Nigerian visa applicants must list all their social media usernames or handles they have used in the past five years as part of the application process, according to the guidelines on the DS-160 form.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which made this known in a statement issued on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, warned that failure to comply with the requirement will lead to visa denial.

“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form,” the statement read.

The requirement, which applies to both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants from Nigeria and other countries, is part of enhanced vetting procedures introduced by the U.S. Department of State under the President Donald Trump administration.

The Department had said the measure aimed to strengthen national security by allowing consular officers to review applicants’ online presence as part of background checks.

On the DS-160 form, applicants are asked to provide usernames or handles from major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and others, covering the last five years.

The form specifies that only usernames or handles are required, not passwords.

The statement further emphasised that applicants must also certify that all information provided in their visa applications is “true and correct” before signing and submitting the form.

“Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit,” the statement added.

The U.S. authorities caution that failing to disclose accurate and complete social media information could result in visa denial, delays in processing, or even ineligibility for future visa applications.

“Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas,” the statement warned.

The U.S. Department of State has reportedly defended the measure as a necessary security precaution.

“Collecting this additional information strengthens our process for vetting applicants and confirming their identities,” the department reportedly stated when the rule was first implemented.

Civil liberties groups, however, have raised concerns about privacy and freedom of expression.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has argued that requiring visa applicants to disclose social media accounts could chill free speech, especially for individuals from countries with repressive governments.

But despite these concerns, the policy remains in effect.

Visa applicants are strongly advised to provide full disclosure of their social media activity to avoid jeopardising their eligibility.

I Remain Labour Party Chairman – Abure Insists, Blames Usman For Spreading ‘False News.


Factional Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) no longer recognises him as the head of the party.
Abure, in a statement on Saturday by the National Publicity Secretary of his faction, Obiora Ifoh, blamed the Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction for misinterpreting the court order and deliberately spreading false narratives.

He claimed that the Federal High Court’s decisions of August 15, 2025, were allegedly misinterpreted to suit this narrative.

Abure also stated that the Usman-led faction is celebrating because they want the Labour Party to die.

The statement insisted that the Labour Party is intact under the leadership of Abure and urged INEC not to be a party to efforts by some people to preclude the LP from participating in future democratic processes.

He also insisted that the Supreme Court never said that Abure was not the National Chairman of the Labour Party nor made any pronouncement on the Convention, but only submitted that leadership issues are internal affairs of the party.

Ifoh said, “For the records, two cases concerning Labour Party were decided and dismissed yesterday by the same court.

“One by Nenadi Usman through one Chris Omofuma, her purported candidate in the Edo by-election and of course, the one filed by Labour Party through Barrister Julius Abure.

“INEC was the respondent in all the matters. While INEC for obvious reasons refused to put up any counter against Nenadi’s camp, it however, deposed to a counter affidavit in opposition to Abure’s suit, on the premise that it neither monitored nor recognised the March 27, 2024, convention in Nnewi, and that Abure’s tenure, along with that of the National Executive Committee, according to their illusions, expired in June 2024.

“The court wasted no time in dismissing the suit by Ms Nenadi Usman through Chris Omofume on the ground that both Nenadi Usman and Darlington Nwokocha were not National Chairman and National Secretary respectively, of the party and therefore are not competent to nominate candidate for the bye-election.

“The court also while dismissing the suit by Abure and Labour Party held that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter, noting that the Supreme Court had, in its April 4, 2025, decision in Appeal No. SC/CV/56/2025, ruled on the supremacy of the party and its ability to resolve its internal affairs using the party’s internal mechanism.

“In any event, the Supreme Court never said that Abure was not the National Chairman of the Labour Party nor made pronouncement on the Convention. It only said that issues of leadership is an internal affairs of the party. It is also clear that the Abure leadership is the party here and that is what the apex court referred to.

“Disappointed by the judgement of the Court, Nenadi Usman and her power mongering renegades went to town publishing INEC’s counter-affidavit which the court never relied on.

“For us, their celebration was laughable and a smokescreen meant to mislead members of the public. They know that they have nothing to really celebrate.

“They forgot so soon that that INEC’s so called counter-affidavit has been tested in various courts, up to the Supreme Court and has not been accepted.

“The INEC counter affidavit is clearly what the commission has been portraying all through in the courts since the beginning of their unlawful exclusion of our leadership.

“They tendered it before Justice Omotosho and it was rejected, INEC also said so in Justice Nwite’s court and the Judge ruled against them.

“They said so in the court of Appeal, the court also ruled against them. Even the Supreme Court ruled against them.

“All those issues in the counter affidavit have been raised before and have been resolved against INEC. Even the Federal High Court yesterday did not accept their counter-affidavit, reason it refused to grant Nenadi’s request that her candidate be recognized to participate in the bye-election.

“It is therefore infantile for Nenadi to be circulating the same counter-affidavit as if it were a new document. Their celebration, to us amounts to nothing. It is quite unfortunate that they are celebrating that the Labour Party that gave them succor have no candidate, should that be what they should celebrate?

“Are they not playing into the hands of the opposition? Who benefits from all of this saga? Who is the loser? Are Peter Obi and Dr. Alex Otti not actually the losers in all of these?

“Are they celebrating because they want the party to die. A party that gave them hope when they didn’t have any hope, a party that gave them the platform when they were frustrated by other political parties.

“We are also calling on INEC not to ignore the order by His Lordship, Hon Justice Mustapha A. Ramat of the Nasarawa state division delivered on July 23, 2025 in a SUIT NO. NSD/LF.84/2024 in an interlocutory order directing INEC to accord exclusive recognition to Abure and Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the authentic leadership of the Labour Party.

“The court also ordered that INEC must respect every decision arising from the leadership pending when the case before it is rested.

“We urge INEC not to disobey a lawful order of the Court. INEC must be informed of hushed comments of what appears to be a desperate and obvious collaborative efforts between it and some renegades in the Labour Party to undo the party and to preclude it from participating in future democratic process. We want to believe that if there is any element of truth in it, Nigerians must rise and defend this democracy.

“Finally, we call on our party members to be vigilant and remain peaceful in the face of all these provocation. We assure them that the party under the leadership of Abure is intact and that we will smile at the end of the day. We foresee an end to this crisis very soon because the Labour Party will come out stronger and better.”

The Airline's actions are questionable, from restraining the girl to bundling her off the flight.
Why was her top ripped? Why was the video shared? Instead of escalating the situation, the airline should have called a qualified counsellor or management team member to de-escalate the situation and escort her off the plane politely.

The girl's anger and frustration are understandable, and the airline's response is unacceptable.
They have a lot to answer for, and legal action may be warranted.

The airline's actions are questionable, from restraining the girl to bundling her off the flight.
Why was her top ripped? Why was the video shared? Instead of escalating the situation, the airline should have called a qualified counsellor or management team member to de-escalate the situation and escort her off the plane politely.
The girl's anger and frustration are understandable, and the airline's response is unacceptable.
They have a lot to answer for, and legal action may be warranted.

The Airline's actions are questionable, from restraining the girl to bundling her off the flight.
Why was her top ripped?
Why was the video shared? Instead of escalating the situation, the airline should have called a qualified counsellor or management team member to de-escalate the situation and escort her off the plane politely.
The girl's anger and frustration are understandable, and the airline's response is unacceptable.
They have a lot to answer for, and legal action may be warranted.

ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi accused the commission of targeting three former governors in the coalition to weaken the opposition ahead of 2027.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allies in the 2027 opposition coalition are on edge after the EFCC allegedly launched moves against top leaders accused of plotting to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.

This followed the interrogation of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion. Tambuwal remains in EFCC custody as investigations continue.

While EFCC declined to comment on the case, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi accused the commission of targeting three former governors in the coalition to weaken the opposition ahead of 2027.

“They have summoned our members, but I won’t give you names. There are three former governors involved… This is an attempt to force them to leave the coalition or to intimidate them… But we are determined to rescue Nigeria,” Abdullahi said.

The ADC also accused the EFCC of acting as a “department of the APC” by reopening old cases against opposition figures while ignoring allegations against ruling party members.

The statement read in part:

“In recent days, several senior members of the Opposition Coalition have received EFCC summons that are clearly politically motivated. These are not fresh cases arising from new evidence but new files opened in reaction to emergent political affiliations to intimidate key opposition figures.

“The EFCC was created to be a fearless defender of the Nigerian people’s trust, applying the law evenly to all, friend or foe, ruling party or opposition.

“Today, that vision appears to have been compromised. The Commission now operates like a department of the APC, deployed to fight government critics and opposition figures, thereby achieving what the government cannot achieve through public debate.

“Meanwhile, investigations into ruling party allies quietly fade away while opposition figures face renewed scrutiny over decade-old allegations dressed up as fresh evidence. This selective prosecution undermines justice.”

ADC added; “It does not augur well for the EFCC if people think that all you need to point the accusing hands of the Commission in your direction is to stand opposed to the ruling party and all that it takes for protection is to align with the government,”

“Unfortunately, this is the widely established perception in Nigeria today, which the commission by its recent actions, including the ongoing surreptitious harassment of opposition leaders, has given credence to.

“The ADC hereby calls on all Nigerians, civil society organisations, and the independent media to resist this dangerous slide into dictatorship and misuse of public institutions to achieve partisan objectives. The EFCC does not belong to the APC. It belongs to the Nigerian people. It is funded by taxpayers, not the ruling party.”

Responding to the accusations, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale dismissed the claims as “untenable and ridiculous,” challenging the ADC to back its statements with facts.

Argentina’s Economic Recovery In A Year An indictment On Nigeria’s Leadership- Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says Nigeria and Argentina faced similar economic challenges over the past two years but one has emerged stronger.

In a post on X on Monday, Obi said Nigeria’s worsening hunger and poverty are the result of “incompetent leadership without capacity or compassion”.

The former Anambra governor said millions of citizens are struggling to survive as economic mismanagement erodes the middle class and pushes families into hardship.

“In our country today, hunger and poverty are not just distant statistics; they are the harsh reality that millions of our people face daily,” the post reads.

“Recently, the United Nations stated that about 34 million Nigerians will face acute food insecurity, and that about 63 per cent of our population, which is roughly 133 million people, now live in multidimensional poverty.

“Inflation, even with the suppressed statistics, is nearly 30 per cent, while unemployment and economic mismanagement have nearly wiped out our once-vibrant middle class. Families who once lived stable lives are now slipping into poverty.

“But this is not ordinary; it is the result of incompetent leadership without capacity or compassion, which is not interested in putting the Nigerian people first in its actions.

“Other nations have faced similar challenges and turned their fortunes around through disciplined leadership, sound economic policies, and a total commitment from leaders to invest in human development and to pull their people out of poverty.

“A recent example is what is happening in Argentina. In Argentina, over 52 per cent of its population lived in poverty by early 2024, according to the World Bank, with millions of Argentines unable to meet basic needs.

“Inflation was above 200 per cent, and economic confidence had collapsed. Yet within two years, through decisive action to cut waste in governance and to prioritise economic stability, the newly inaugurated president reduced the poverty rate to 38.1 per cent from 52 per cent; extreme poverty fell to 8.2 per cent, with inflation around 2–3 per cent monthly.

“As of 2025, urban poverty had declined to 31.6 per cent, lifting millions of people out of poverty. Investor confidence grew, and the economy began to expand. People now see real improvements in their daily lives.

“Both Argentina and the current Nigerian leadership assumed office in the same year, and this proves what I have always stated: that two years may not be enough to achieve a 100 per cent turnaround.

“But it is more than enough to kickstart the transformation journey that will change the fortune of our dear country, with the people witnessing real and genuine change, but only if leaders are honest, focused, and committed to the people.”

Obi added that prudent governance, along with investments in education, healthcare, and poverty reduction, can deliver results similar to those achieved in other nations.

Atiku Abubakar's decision to contest the 2027 presidential election seems to be driven by his personal ambition, despite concerns about his age and zoning arrangements within the (ADC).

Here are some key points:
Age Concerns:
Atiku would be 81 years old in 2027, prompting some PDP members, like Bode George, to question his eligibility to govern the country due to his advanced age. George believes Atiku should mentor younger politicians instead of seeking the presidency.

Zoning Arrangements:
The PDP is grappling with internal disputes over zoning its presidential ticket. Some stakeholders, including Nyesom Wike and Bode George, advocate for zoning the presidency to the south in 2027, given the north's eight-year tenure. This would render Atiku ineligible for the party's nomination.

Party Dynamics:
Atiku's ambition has sparked debate within the PDP. While some members support his candidacy, others, like Bode George, think the party should deny him the 2027 presidential ticket due to his age and the zoning arrangement.

No Clear Indication of Stepping Down for Peter Obi:
There's no evidence to suggest Atiku plans to step down for Peter Obi. Instead, Atiku has expressed his intention to "keep contesting" for the Nigerian presidency as long as he's able.

These factors contribute to the complex dynamics within the PDP as it navigates the 2027 presidential election.

If APC Wins In 2027, Nigeria Will Be Empty To Niger, Benin, And Other Countries—Lekan Ojo-Jackson

A political commentator, Lekan Ojo-Jackson, has warned that another victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election could lead to a mass exodus of Nigerians to neighbouring countries.

Speaking during a political discussion, Ojo-Jackson expressed deep concern over the current state of the economy, healthcare, education, and security under the APC-led government. He argued that Nigerians are already experiencing extreme hardship, forcing many to leave the country in search of better living conditions.

“If APC wins in 2027, Nigeria will be empty to Niger, Benin, and other countries,” he said. Ojo-Jackson explained that the continued economic hardship has made life unbearable for the majority of citizens, citing examples of how the cost of living has skyrocketed and how many families can no longer afford basic necessities.

He pointed out that ordinary Nigerians who once travelled by air now find it impossible to afford road transport. He also highlighted how many have withdrawn their children from school because they cannot pay fees, sold their cars due to high fuel costs, and are unable to run their generators because of the price of petrol.

Ojo-Jackson described the current administration as one that has failed in governance, leading to what he called a “nosedive” in the country’s key sectors. He urged Nigerians to consider giving other political parties a chance, such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he said is gaining popularity across the country.

The commentator further noted that people from different regions, especially in the North, are embracing the ADC because they feel neglected and oppressed by the present government. According to him, this wave of support could give APC a tough challenge in 2027.

Ojo-Jackson concluded by saying Nigerians should “take the risk” of trying different leadership, insisting that continuing with the same government will only worsen the situation and drive more citizens out of the country.

seunmsg:
So, what’s the price of a bag of rice in Burkina Faso since that’s the only metric Obidients normally use to determine performance 🤣

A 25kg bag of rice in Burkina Faso currently costs 10,000 CFA francs (approximately $17 USD).

Which is N26,041.81 Naira

President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has achieved significant economic milestones in his two-year tenure.

Some key developments include.

GDP Growth:
Burkina Faso's GDP grew from $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion, representing an 18% increase.

- Debt Repayment:
Traoré paid off Burkina Faso's local debts and external debt of $4.7 billion, freeing up resources for development projects.

Agricultural Boost:
Agricultural production surged, with:
1. Tomato production increasing from 315,000 metric tonnes to 360,000 metric tonnes.
2. Millet production rising from 907,000 metric tonnes to 1.1 million metric tonnes.
3. Rice production growing from 280,000 metric tonnes to 326,000 metric tonnes.

Industrial Development:
Traoré's administration invested in:
1. Two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso.
2. A state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities.
3. A gold refinery expected to process 150 tonnes annually.
4. Two cotton processing plants, with the National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing assisting local farmers.

Economic Reforms:
Traoré rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, emphasizing self-reliance and economic sovereignty.

Infrastructure Development:
His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces, and building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport.

Social Initiatives:
Traoré's administration introduced free surgeries, improved healthcare systems, and prioritized local industries, including a factory producing police and military uniforms.

Argentine President Javier Milei has achieved significant economic milestones in his first year in office.

Here are some key developments:

Reduced Inflation:
Argentina's annual inflation rate dropped from 211% in 2023 to 43.5% by mid-2025, with monthly inflation falling to 1.5% in May 2025, the lowest in five years.

Fiscal Surplus:
The government achieved a fiscal surplus in its first full month in office (January 2024) and maintained it since, reducing government spending by approximately 30% compared to the previous year.

Economic Growth:
Argentina's economy registered a year-over-year growth rate of 7.6% in the second quarter of 2025, its most robust performance in nearly two decades.

Increased Investment:
Milei's administration has attracted significant foreign investments, including a $50 billion LNG project with YPF and Petronas, and is expecting up to $15 billion in investments next year.

Reforms:
The president implemented radical economic reforms, including:

Deregulation:
Encouraging private sector growth and investment.

Privatization:
Proposing privatization of state companies to improve efficiency.

Fiscal Discipline:
Reducing public spending and eliminating subsidies.