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In his usual attempt in playing opposition, the former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has found himself in the spotlight following a widely criticised comment regarding a non-existent North Central Regional Commission.

According to a public analyst, Michael Chibuzo (@chibuzo_mikel), who schooled the former governor publicly, described it as a “rushed and poorly researched” social media post.

In his detailed critique, Chibuzo pointed out that there is no such entity as the “North Central Regional Commission,” contrary to Obi’s assertion.

He clarified that commissions in Nigeria are established by law as “Development Commissions” and not “Regional Commissions.”

Furthermore, Chibuzo noted that budgetary provisions cannot be made for an entity that does not yet exist.

The North Central Development Commission Bill is still under legislative consideration, with the 10th Senate having passed it but awaiting concurrence from the House of Representatives.

Until the National Assembly harmonises and passes the legislation, and the President gives assent, the commission cannot legally exist.

Chibuzo argued that Tinubu’s administration has followed due process, explaining that funds for the commission would be addressed through a supplementary budget once it is legally established.


He accused Obi of attempting to capitalise on the situation to maintain political relevance in the North Central region, particularly among its Christian demographic.

Chibuzo also highlighted Obi’s perceived fear of losing the North Central bloc in the 2027 elections.

He attributed this to the region’s increasing comfort with the Tinubu administration, noting improved security and diminishing fears stoked during the 2023 elections over the Muslim-Muslim ticket.

The analyst urged Obi to adopt more strategic and informed tactics, advising him to assemble a more competent advisory team to avoid repeated missteps.

The former governor had made attempt at calling out the FG over what he described as an anomaly, deeply troubling and in need of urgent reversal the exclusion of the North Central Regional Commission from the budgetary allocations provided to other Regional Commissions in the 2025 proposed budget.

zero8zero:
3rd class product. How can a Presidential candidate not know that no budget can be allocated to a commission that has not been passed into law yet. He even called a "development commission" as a " regional Commission".

PresidObi:
Balablablu
Agbado ati ewan

EmperorCaesar:
You guys should stop defending rubbish all in a bid to antagonize others

Is there anything like "North Central Regional Commision" yet?

When was it established and by who?

Why would Obi not make findings before make such a public statement that would be consumed by thousands of people across different IQ spectrum?



Pity giiiriigoorry goofed abeg

He's a certified dullard

PresidObi:
Balablablu
Agbado ati ewan

zero8zero:
https://oasismagazine.com.ng/2025/01/peter-obi-goofs-in-first-2025-political-move-gets-schooled/?amp=1

zero8zero:
3rd class product. How can a Presidential candidate not know that no budget can be allocated to a commission that has not been passed into law yet. He even called a "development commission" as a " regional Commission".

naijaking1:
Funding for ministry of Peter Obi renewed for 2025!

11Monkeys:
Show us Peter Obi's comment instead of bringing comment made by an idiot on twitter.

🤡🤡

helinues:
Is there anything like "North Central Regional Commision" yet?

Let's see who the real 🤡🤡 is

11Monkeys:
You avoided the question I asked and started asking me another question. That is perfect definition of a 🤡🤡

helinues:
If you don't have access to Peter Obi's message, why not find that first before putting mouth into this discussion

11Monkeys:
Even the writer had no access to Peter Obi's message. little wonder he wrote a lengthy thrash.

helinues:
So you also don't have access to the message hence want to be arguing blindly!

Bobloco:
You've started this year by allowing Peter Obi to live rent-free in your medulla oblongata.
Honestly, it's going to be a long year for you.

MrRichmond:
the current president goofed pass this one and you people still voted for him.

So all of you mumus masturbating over this (including the op), go and rest.

Nigerians have already shown they're desensitized to goofing.

Bloody hypocrites

zero8zero:
3rd class product. How can a Presidential candidate not know that no budget can be allocated to a commission that has not been passed into law yet. He even called a "development commission" as a " regional Commission".

meditator:
Obi will never be President of Nigeria