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Wike , the man that love to fight and the coalition really peppered him because he has no control over it unlike the PdP he destroyed

WizardOfNG:
How is is it wrong for Wike to highlight what a huge failure Aregbesola was, in 8 years as Interior Minister, in comparison to his successor Tunji-Ojo who had delivered countless solutions in 1 year the unbelievably incompetent Aregbe will never be able to do even if in office for 50 years?

Is it not right to show Nigerians factually that they must never swap unprecedented success with abject failure?

Aregbe and co tout themselves as "saviours". Should their sordid record.and gross failings in public office not be exposed so Nigerians know to avoid them?

Wike's message is timely and spot-on because in politics, same as shopping in the market, it should always be "caveat emptor". Buyers beware. Nigerians should not use their thumbprint to go and buy bad and rotten market for themselves.

Who told you Aregbesola is going to be the presidential candidate or Vice Presidential candidate of the coalition?

Or how does the position of party secretary affect your life as an ordinary Nigerian?

Nothing to compare Minister Wike........THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR!

I don't care if coalition is made up of old bitter politicians but one thing certain is it will be worse if APC continues, with state capture, rubber stamp legislative and under the executive arm pit judiciary, it doesn't take a blind to see that it's all gonna get darker than midnight.

Luckily he still has 2 years to show his policies can actually lift people from hunger. Anything aside that let the APC government step aside for others to try it doesn't matter if they are bitter or not, their government failed and doesn't deserve continuity.

WizardOfNG:
How is is it wrong for Wike to highlight what a huge failure Aregbesola was, in 8 years as Interior Minister, in comparison to his successor Tunji-Ojo who had delivered countless solutions in 1 year the unbelievably incompetent Aregbe will never be able to do even if in office for 50 years?

Is it not right to show Nigerians factually that they must never swap unprecedented success with abject failure?

Aregbe and co tout themselves as "saviours". Should their sordid record.and gross failings in public office not be exposed so Nigerians know to avoid them?

Wike's message is timely and spot-on because in politics, same as shopping in the market, it should always be "caveat emptor". Buyers beware. Nigerians should not use their thumbprint to go and buy bad and rotten market for themselves.

I somewhat agree with you. Aregbe's tenure as Interior Minister was nothing to write home about. But was this the case when he was governor? What was his score card like?

richmond500:
Wike is restless.
I think he's afraid of the coalition

una go jst dey talk, have u ever known wike to be a calm man? If u want to hear unfiltered truth then it's from wike

richmond500:
Wike is restless.
I think he's afraid of the coalition

My bloda, there's no sense in what you wrote up there. Truth must be told

Judolisco:
una go jst dey talk, have u ever known wike to be a calm man? If u want to hear unfiltered truth then it's from wike

Baba, WIKE is the most blunt person I have ever known. He says his mind without minding anybody. I respect this guy the more during his tussle with Atiku last year convention.

WizardofNG has kept quiet. If u leave these people they will kill us with propaganda and lies. Tinubu is a massive failure and a disaster.

TheNiceGuy:
If you're not that current to know Aregbesola spent just 4 years as Minister, how would you know his achievements?

You can't


Tunji Ojo built upon Aregbesola's work.

Your passport you get within 2 weeks was Aregbesola's initiative

Stop hating because Aregbesola moved on.

We have left APC for you all, stop the attacks

WizardOfNG:
How is is it wrong for Wike to highlight what a huge failure Aregbesola was, in 8 years as Interior Minister, in comparison to his successor Tunji-Ojo who had delivered countless solutions in 1 year the unbelievably incompetent Aregbe will never be able to do even if in office for 50 years?

Is it not right to show Nigerians factually that they must never swap unprecedented success with abject failure?

Aregbe and co tout themselves as "saviours". Should their sordid record.and gross failings in public office not be exposed so Nigerians know to avoid them?

Wike's message is timely and spot-on because in politics, same as shopping in the market, it should always be "caveat emptor". Buyers beware. Nigerians should not use their thumbprint to go and buy bad and rotten market for themselves.

Oga, compare Tinubu two years to Buhari 8years ... who is the biggest failure of All time

weytin be one achievement Tinubu get,those living in a glass house should not throw stone cos they might recieve rock

Truly, wike is entitled to his own opinion and facts.

DeLaRue:
So if someone occupies a Ministerial position for 8 years and did nothing, it is ok as long as efcc has not accused them of stealing

Nigeria's matter no be small thing o.

May be Mr Aregbesola left a lasting legacy in the role that I am not aware of. Perhaps you can remind me.

If someone rule for 4yrs, did nothing, achieve nothing ruined lives ... should the person even have gut to ask for re- election

what is Tinubu coming back to do ....

WizardOfNG:
Great and issue-based comment from Wike. I have made this same point countless times. How can those who say they are on a rescue mission be far inferior and hideously incompetent in comparison to those they wish to remove from office?

Aregbe is a prime example. Unless we wish to lie to ourselves, Aregbe heaped misery, tears and pain on Nigerians in 8 years as Interior Minister. Woeful public administrator and one of the worst ever who should not even show his face in Nigerian politics again, if he has shame, considering how Tunji-Ojo has disgraced him.

Tunji-Ojo, in a year only, reversed all the damage Aregbe did and started by clearing a backlog of hundreds of thousands of un-issued passport.

We shouted tirelessly for e-gate that Ghana has had for several years, and the world has been using for two decades now, yet Aregbe feigned ignorance so his boys and girls in immigration can continue "meet and greet" extortion of Nigerians and foreigners at our international airports.

Today we have e-gates and much more courtesy of Tunji-Ojo. These are the issues Nigerians must focus on because citizen of serious nation of the world, where politics is always about effective service delivery for the people, do not swap spectacular success for abject failure.

Wike is a fine example too. The way he moves may not be to everyone's taste but no one can deny, in two.years, he is already the best FCT Minister ever. These are the reality that should matter to Nigerians and not whether Wike has beef with Atiku or whether Aregbe mocks Tinubu publicly.

We should never lose sight of what matters if a politically sophisticated people who judge political leaders on what truly matters. I.e their performance and impact in our lives

Wow, wonderful write-up 👍. These people knows the truth about everyone personality (Wike, Aregbe, Atiku, Obi,.....etc) . But it's just hatred for TINUBU ( Yoruba to be in power). So they don't care if you're doing well in your sector as long as you belong to the TINUBU regime.
Typical example, is Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. He's a proper Igbo man, and one of the most hardworking and effective minister so far. But have you seen the Igbos praising him? NO, they won't because he's in TINUBU regime.
They will ignore the good work of the individual and focus on the irrelevant side(TINUBU ally) of his personality.
Igbos, this is a politics of hate!

Na your format Dem dey use, you started it






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DeLaRue:
The funny thing is, many of the politicians in ADC have been in power in one shape or another at State or federal level over the past 30 years or more and they did nothing.

Now, some of the common people who have been clamouring for progress for a long time are the same people saying they want the failed politicians to return to power

It's incredible.

Very incredible brother. Nigerians are unimaginable!

It took almost 12 months for my license renewal. What exactly is special about this Tunji?

WizardOfNG:
How is is it wrong for Wike to highlight what a huge failure Aregbesola was, in 8 years as Interior Minister, in comparison to his successor Tunji-Ojo who had delivered countless solutions in 1 year the unbelievably incompetent Aregbe will never be able to do even if in office for 50 years?

Is it not right to show Nigerians factually that they must never swap unprecedented success with abject failure?

Aregbe and co tout themselves as "saviours". Should their sordid record.and gross failings in public office not be exposed so Nigerians know to avoid them?

Wike's message is timely and spot-on because in politics, same as shopping in the market, it should always be "caveat emptor". Buyers beware. Nigerians should not use their thumbprint to go and buy bad and rotten market for themselves.

So Aregbe is now a failure after you APC buharideens of yesterday and Bulabadeens of today hailed him for building the tallest talking drum as governor, and giving students Opon Imo android tablets..




Chai ...

Stop comparing humans to spirits. Stop comparing performers to dummies. Even Aregbesola’s children wants to switch their father with this new starboy

Park well jor. Tunji ojo nor aregbe will not be contesting 2027 presidential election. Tinubu the calamity will be doing that and the alliance will win him. I don’t care about tunji ojo nor aregbe. I care about rescuing Nigeria from calamitous Tinubu who want to destroy the whole country and put d country into a huge debt.

WizardOfNG:
Oga please stop this madness. You are not intelligent enough to be practicing spin and propaganda, using subjective and outrightly deceptive reportage, written by compromised minions, against real experience Nigerians went through.

Is it me who, out of frustration, gave up trying to get a passport under Aregbe, yet got same in two weeks under Tunji-Ojo, you want to use your rudimentary BS spin on?

Do you even know how Tunji-Ojo has revolutionised passport issuance in Nigerian commisions worldwide whereas under Argebe it was always fights, noise and virtually all out war at the Nigerian high commision in london for example?

E-Gates and many other measures nko? All this in under 2 years while wasteman Aregbe only ignobly took cartel 'cash out' operation of the Ministry of interior to a crazy level in 8 years at the expense of ordinary Nigerians.

Guy park well. This is not a joke. Stop the redundant and offensive spin. Sometimes it is classy to remain silent.

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GisceAzbigI

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the opposition coalition working to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Wike is right!! However, the paradox before us is that his excellency Dr. Aregbesola isa student of President BAT political tutelage.

Why now, he has been the one talking ever since, I think he is afraid
[1quote author=WizardOfNG post=136004633]

How is is it wrong for Wike to highlight what a huge failure Aregbesola was, in 8 years as Interior Minister, in comparison to his successor Tunji-Ojo who had delivered countless solutions in 1 year the unbelievably incompetent Aregbe will never be able to do even if in office for 50 years?

Is it not right to show Nigerians factually that they must never swap unprecedented success with abject failure?

Aregbe and co tout themselves as "saviours". Should their sordid record.and gross failings in public office not be exposed so Nigerians know to avoid them?

Wike's message is timely and spot-on because in politics, same as shopping in the market, it should always be "caveat emptor". Buyers beware. Nigerians should not use their thumbprint to go and buy bad and rotten market for themselves.[/quote]

I agree Wike is restless,answer the question being asked.

richmond500:
Wike is restless.
I think he's afraid of the coalition

toffyz:
Wow, wonderful write-up 👍. These people knows the truth about everyone personality (Wike, Aregbe, Atiku, Obi,.....etc) . But it's just hatred for TINUBU ( Yoruba to be in power). So they don't care if you're doing well in your sector as long as you belong to the TINUBU regime.
Typical example, is Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. He's a proper Igbo man, and one of the most hardworking and effective minister so far. But have you seen the Igbos praising him? NO, they won't because he's in TINUBU regime.
They will ignore the good work of the individual and focus on the irrelevant side(TINUBU ally) of his personality.
Igbos, this is a politics of hate!

Walahi I love Umahi die. Does not talk much and let's his work speak for him. He is a star performer in Tinubu's government. I wish the best for him in future and beyond his time as Minister.

You are right also with the astute observation of how he is now persona non grata to his own kinsmen for doing well under Tinubu's government.

Can you imagine the ridiculousness of Nigeria as a nation whereby performers, making all our lives better, can be disregarded because they are performing for the "wrong government" some wish discredited by all means and then deposed because of ethno-religous hatred?

These are the sort of realities that has made me a passionate supporter of regional governance so that this with homogeneity of socio-economic ideas and desires can go and lead themselves.

'One Nigeria' is failed system that will never work given the mindset and character if Nigerians.

TheNiceGuy:
If you do not know Aregbesola spent only 4 years as Interior Minister, how would you know what he has done? See your life



https://www.nairaland.com/8468014/campaign-calumny-aregbesolas-achievements-interior

Lately, it has become fashionable for some politically-blinded individuals to rewrite history in a desperate attempt to tarnish the legacy of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the same man they once praised for transforming Osun State into a modern city.

Reading comments here, Some now maliciously claim he “did nothing” as Minister of Interior, while others go as far as misrepresenting his tenure as Governor, saying he “paid half salaries for 8 years.” This deliberate misinformation stems not from truth but from hate and the politics of envy.

Let us be clear: Aregbesola was the first governor in Nigeria to pay workers a 13th-month salary, an extra month of pay, a feat that was unprecedented. The “half salary” claim is a gross mischaracterization. What actually happened was a modulated salary structure during a difficult 2-year period (not 8 years), when the Nigerian economy was hit by a severe downturn due to a crash in global oil prices.

During this period:
Workers from Level 1 to 8 received full salaries.
Those from Level 9 upward received modulated payments (not half), based on a transparent formula.
No political appointee (not even Aregbesola himself) received salaries.
The salary modulation was agreed upon by labour leaders after extensive consultation, not imposed.
Aregbesola started paying the arrears before he left office.

That is not wickedness, it is sacrifice, transparency, and leadership in hard times.


And if they are so quick to forget his leadership in Osun, they are also trying to erase the historic impact he made as Minister of Interior between August 2019 and May 2023, simply because he is no longer politically aligned with their principal. But facts do not lie, and data does not bend to hate.


1. Unmatched Legacy in Passport Reforms

During his time as Minister of Interior, Aregbesola recorded a historic achievement in passport issuance through the Nigeria Immigration Service. In less than four years:

Over 4.5 million passports were issued, the highest ever in Nigeria’s history.

2019 saw 470,000 passports issued, despite starting mid-year.

In 2020, amidst COVID-19 disruptions, the number rose to over 780,000.

2021 recorded more than 1 million passports issued.

2022 peaked with over 1.6 million passports.

As of May 2023, 660,000+ passports had already been produced.


2. Reform-Driven Achievements That Speak Volumes

1. Expansion of Passport Front Offices:
He brought passport services closer to Nigerians with new offices in Daura, Katsina, Zaria, Auchi, Oyo, Alimosho, Ilesa, and more, drastically reducing congestion and travel stress.

2. Digital Transformation:
He introduced online appointment and tracking systems, reducing human contact and eliminating inefficiency.

3. Elimination of Cash Payments:
All payments were made electronic, a direct blow to corruption and extortion in passport offices.

4. Standardized Processing Time:
Under his watch, it was clearly defined — 3 weeks for renewals and 6 weeks for new passports — restoring trust in the system.

5. Infrastructure and Staff Upgrade:
He renovated and upgraded facilities across the country, and immigration staff received new training to enhance service delivery.

6. Diaspora Access:
Nigerians in the UK, US, UAE, and elsewhere gained faster access through retooled consular passport systems and new machines.

7. Enhanced E-Passport:
Aregbesola introduced Nigeria’s most secure passport yet, featuring biometric tech, ICAO compliance, and 10-year validity options.



Beyond Passports – Other Reforms

His impact also extended across the Ministry of Interior:

Correctional Reforms: Decongesting prisons and pushing for non-custodial sentencing.

Fire Service Upgrade: Revamping the Federal Fire Service with better tools and training.

Border Security: Enhanced surveillance and infrastructural improvements.

Civil Defence Empowerment: Strengthening the NSCDC’s pipeline protection and community security roles.



Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s record, both as a Governor and a Federal Minister, speaks for itself. Those shouting “he did nothing” are not driven by truth, they are driven by political bitterness and blind loyalty. But facts are stubborn. He paid 13th-month salaries when many states couldn’t pay one, navigated Osun through economic storms with transparency, and delivered the most significant passport reforms Nigeria has ever seen.

Try as they might, they cannot rewrite history. Aregbesola’s legacy is written in the lives he touched, the systems he fixed, and the standards he raised, not in the noise of haters.

Theniceguy

It is now apparent to me that every polithiefcian of any significant weight in Nigeria has a PR agent working for him on Nairaland.

Because if not, how could one generate so massive an achievement for Aregbesola in a jiffy for us to swallow. And that is for a man who everybody know was a failure both at state governance and during his ministerial appointment.

What I know is that during his time as Osun State governor, a kinswoman of mine was collecting half salary throughout with suffering, and had her family being supported by kind neighbours surrounding her. And that at anytime I and my family went to renew our passports, it took us at least 4 months, after a big dash to the big oga in the office, before our passports came out.

That is the same man being promoted as the superman to deliver miracles in governance in Nigeria. What a load of delusion!

richmond500:
Wike is restless.
I think he's afraid of the coalition

Use your sense to comment. COMPARE AREGBESOLA AND TUNJI-OJO as Minister of interior. The coalition is a marriage of FAILED POLITICIANS. What did they do when they were there? Its the question ANY SANE PERSON should ask.

Amitex:
Even NIN was Aregbesola initiative.

NIN was introduced by NIMC around 2012 or so. I actually registered for my NIN in 2013. Where was Aregbe then?

I don't know how much they promised you that you have adopted lies as your surname.

Julius1995:
LOL. If Aregbesola has this guys time. Because Wike is just an empty vain braggart that croaks like a frog. Somehow like Aregbesola really has bad mouth.

You think national politics is the Oke-fia politics of Osogbo. Dey play.

Aregbesola that a single boy with a camera phone cornered in the UK and he was looking like a stranded ghost.

I just love this man. Wike na man you be. This is one of the real politicians we have in this country. Always very consistent and firm. Let anybody say whatever they like. He has always proven that he's not the kind of politician you can bamboozle with your rumors and unverified narratives.

He gave it to Seun hot hot 🔥🔥🔥

2031 VP and 2039 presidential candidate.

Hate him all you like, it changes nothing!

DeLaRue:
This young minister transformed passport processing within and outside Nigeria.

He has also tranformed the travel experience for those travelling to and from abroad through the Murtala Muhammed Airport.

He did these and more in a little over a year.

Mr Aregbesola was the Minister in that same ministry for 8 years when Nigerians went through hell to get a passport or renew one. 8 years o.

Can you believe that some Nigerians now believe Mr Aregbesola will be one of Nigeria's saviours if only they can just vote in ADC in 2027.

Also, instead of Minister Umahi, they prefer Minister Dino Melaye.

You select your best to compare with their worst. What about your minister of darkness?
No. We prefer your current minister of darkness/power.

All dis comparison no concern the masses, they are hungry, hunger is the problem here, standard of living has drop. Majority r struggling to survive, where will they get d money to process passport. The issues here are what is affecting the majority negatively and not what is favouring the few. The gap has been seriously widen.

anonimi:
Are you talking about this young dude who remains a member of Oshiomhole’s Association of Past Crooks, APC where sins are forgiven as long as you are loyal to the Baba sọpe hierarchy?

The guy who was shouting and screaming at Akpabio to off the mic during the HoR hearings about NDDC corruption contracts?

Am only looking at his achievements as a minister, he may have cases as a corrupt office holder, but that's another different issues

richmond500:
Wike is restless.
I think he's afraid of the coalition

I think so. Because I don't know what bring about that statement