₦airaland Forum

donjazet:
If you’re truly trying to get to know Peter Obi, I’ll make a case in good faith and without abrasion. Here are my thoughts on Peter Obi:

1) Under his leadership, Anambra state was rated by the Debt Management Office (DMO) as the least indebted state. The Senate also adjudged that Anambra state (under Obi’s leadership) was the most financially stable state

2) He left excess funds in the state coffers. All these were funds saved from excesses and generated from IGR. His successor mentioned in an interview that the funds Peter Obi saved up for the state of Anambra is what he used to build an airport in the state. This is something that would be useful to Nigeria. We have so much debt, the CBN keeps printing money for Buhari and there are no real economic policies. There’s also so much waste and duplication. We could do with a president that makes reasonable cuts, re-negotiates our debt and focuses on fund-generating ventures.

3) Obi’s administration won the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation prize of a million dollars for best-performing state on immunization in the southeast. They used the funds to expand healthcare by building 10 maternal and childcare centers in rural areas in Anambra

4) He’s very frugal and accountable with public funds. His handover notes when he completed his governorship term included all the cheques that he had left to ensure teachers, pensioners and contractors were paid.

4) His administration as state governor made a mark in education in Anambra. He focused on making sure teachers felt heard, paid salaries in time and was very involved. The result? Anambra state under his administration recorded the highest level of academic performance. His ideology is that youths are central to the economy and if ignored, we’ll face the consequences in years to come. At this time of recurring ASUU strike, that ideology is much needed.

5) He brings a refreshing private sector mindset to critical sectors of the economy. He’s been very deliberate about understudying African countries such as Morocco with better energy access rates and reliable power. He’s gone to see what they’re doing differently, what worked and what didn’t. He’s also spoken with stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector to get a good grasp of the problem on ground. This aligns with my personal approach because our problems are not unique. We can leverage existing and proven solutions instead of reinventing the wheel.
6) He’s someone who despite being rich is not removed from the realities of the average Nigerian. Even as a governor, he would participate in on-the-ground work to understand the pains of the people. We need a president that understands but more than that, has the zeal to problem solve.

7) It is tempting as someone in power to surround yourself with people who agree with you all the time, Peter Obi wants people who question boldly and challenge the status-quo. He’s empathetic, has a good drive, has integrity and surrounds himself with competent people.

He brings his private sector excellence as a successful banking professional to governance. He once said Nigeria needs to move away from her status as a consumption-based country to a production country. He said if elected, his administration would focus on funding critical sectors such as agriculture and prioritize productive labour so we can grow wealth and stabilize the economy.

He’s not perfect but he’s a man of integrity and substance. Try listening to his interviews. I only wrote things I’m aware of but since I only became his supporter 4 months ago, I’m sure there are still good traits about him that I don’t know.

raumdeuter:
If you look how many times has anyone said Obi should not come to Lagos to campaign actually Obi frequents Lagos and he is welcome everytime. Same with Atiku but some people are daring Tinubu to come and campaign in their region

When people now respond with the same energy that's when you remember and start shouting that they hate you once again Nnamani has a reason why he posted this

Theflint1:
BAT boys threatening Peter Obi supporters

BlueRayDick:
Ademola Adeleke attended one of the debates . I think the one done by Channels.

raumdeuter:
Like Atiku said, most of the voters are not watching TV or checking their phones. It's either you want to engage the majority or impress the minority

If it was just Lagos State where more engagement is possible through TV then I see the point in him going

Most of those who watch the debates don't even understand what they are watching beyond the soundbites. Didn't you see people mocking the idea of printing more Naira to combat the pandemic like was done in most economies? Or people mocking Agbado and Cassava that they eat daily

raumdeuter:
He ghosted one of the debates didn't he? While Oyetola attended all and lost

raumdeuter:
BAT people set up appointment on October 1, Obi supporters set the same date and location

What are you looking for if not confrontation

raumdeuter:
BAT people set up appointment on October 1, Obi supporters set the same date and location

What are you looking for if not confrontation

Theflint1:
No, it was Peter Obi's campaign set before BATs, they're the ones looking for confrontation and issuing threats.

Emmynator:
We don't know for sure who scheduled first, but both parties are looking for trouble, and such should be avoided, I think the government of Lagos state should deny both parties access to the toll gate, let it not turn out to violent.

BlueRayDick:
He ghosted AriseTV’s …. But attended BBC Yoruba and Channels’

That is totally different from the other people u listed in ur initial post I quoted .

raumdeuter:
From the poster they want to protest at Endsars memorial. Where is that place? Is there a place named that in Lagos?

Maybe they should try Ezzu river to commemorate victims of police brutality

Theflint1:
Lol...leave those campaigning for Peter Obi to go where they identity as End SARS memorial, you say there's no where named End SARS memorial yet you're complaining that they chose same location as BATSHIT boys.

Theflint1:
What are we going to do about the videos of Northerners mocking Tinubu?

https://twitter.com/Galafi_Hamma/status/1556925312394461184?t=ZPHpsDvEuAM5SoxROexG0A&s=19[/quote]How do you know the actors are Northerners is it because of the poorly tied turban or ink made tribal marks?

BTW people in Lagos and all over Nigeria also mock Tinubu even on his street without IPOB sending threats to them

raumdeuter:
You need permit from the govt to gather for any political event

raumdeuter:
How do you know the actors are Northerners is it because of the poorly tied turban or ink made tribal marks?

BTW people in Lagos and all over Nigeria also mock Tinubu even on his street without IPOB sending threats to them

Theflint1:
The person's making threats online, are they the ones issuing the permit, or are they speaking for Lagos government/Tinubu ?

Theflint1:
Since everyone is mocking Tinubu, why is he complaining about the mockery from Peter Obi's base alone, when will he complain about northerners making mockery of him?

Theflint1:
BAT boys threatening Peter Obi supporters

raumdeuter:
You know others too picked their favorite stage. I remembered Jonathan ghosted the TV debate but had one with DBanj and I think Sheyi shay

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Larride..

Which governorship ticket Vivour win again?

I thought it was Salvador?[/color]

larride:
I no understand those guys again. Theres no end to that crisis yet though.

Joezinho:
As it should be done . Let them take their foolish campaign to the SE..

Jagaban is for SW. They deserve the same energy they dish out to Tinubu...

No one has monopoly over violence. You threaten and blackmail a Yoruba man in his own backyard and except what in return? Can a Yoruba man do this in the SE?

Emmynator:
Do you think Presidential debate will take place this election? Keeping in mind that the last two elections had the main candidates not showing up.
I know Obi will be there, I don't know about others.
Larride do you think Tinubu will show up to debate?
I honestly think he should, he can kill many birds with one stone, especially with questions around his health and mental capacity.

Vice presidential debate is a given, I enjoyed the last one between Obi and Osinbajo, I thought Osinbajo did better.

izzou:


[color=royalblue]I regretted not studying law

Very profitable profession in this country[/color]

izzou:
[color=royalblue]All graduates will be paid allowances after NYSC till they are employed



Omo, Buhari dey burst my brain [/color]

Emmynator:
I watched Festus Kenyamo on Arise News TV, damn, the anchors lost the plot totally. It was a weak display from them, Festus dominated them totally.
Then his interview on channels TV was better, I think he is very qualified for the job he has been given as campaign spokesperson

ON ASUU issues, I don't know if what Festus said during the program is true, but if it is, ASUU are overdoing

afrodoc2:
I don't blame the guy. I blame the Nigerians that believed such fantastic promises if true. Shey people no get calculator ni?