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**"They Don't Want Me on the Ballot" – The Politics of Perpetual Victimhood**

One would expect a man aspiring to lead over 200 million Nigerians to reassure his supporters that he is prepared for the contest. Instead, Peter Obi increasingly sounds like a man preparing excuses before the race has even begun.

"They don't want me on the ballot."

Who are "they"? On what evidence? Through what legal process?

Nigeria is a constitutional democracy. Candidates emerge through party primaries, satisfy statutory requirements, and if disputes arise, they are determined by the courts. That is the process every politician—including President Tinubu—has had to navigate.

Repeatedly suggesting shadowy forces are plotting to stop him does two things.

First, it conditions his supporters to reject any outcome they dislike as proof of conspiracy rather than asking whether legal or political factors were responsible.

Second, it diminishes confidence in democratic institutions without presenting verifiable evidence. A statesman strengthens institutions; he does not casually undermine them whenever they appear inconvenient.

If Peter Obi truly believes someone is unlawfully attempting to stop him, the proper place is the courtroom with evidence—not the campaign podium with insinuations.

Leadership requires resilience, not a permanent persecution complex. Nigerians deserve a candidate who is eager to compete, not one who appears to be rehearsing reasons why he may not.

CharlesCNG:
**"They Don't Want Me on the Ballot" – The Politics of Perpetual Victimhood**

One would expect a man aspiring to lead over 200 million Nigerians to reassure his supporters that he is prepared for the contest. Instead, Peter Obi increasingly sounds like a man preparing excuses before the race has even begun.

"They don't want me on the ballot."

Who are "they"? On what evidence? Through what legal process?

Nigeria is a constitutional democracy. Candidates emerge through party primaries, satisfy statutory requirements, and if disputes arise, they are determined by the courts. That is the process every politician—including President Tinubu—has had to navigate.

Repeatedly suggesting shadowy forces are plotting to stop him does two things.

First, it conditions his supporters to reject any outcome they dislike as proof of conspiracy rather than asking whether legal or political factors were responsible.

Second, it diminishes confidence in democratic institutions without presenting verifiable evidence. A statesman strengthens institutions; he does not casually undermine them whenever they appear inconvenient.

If Peter Obi truly believes someone is unlawfully attempting to stop him, the proper place is the courtroom with evidence—not the campaign podium with insinuations.

Leadership requires resilience, not a permanent persecution complex. Nigerians deserve a candidate who is eager to compete, not one who appears to be rehearsing reasons why he may not.

Every time he speaks, it becomes clearer that he has nothing that sells him as a better candidate. It becomes clearer by the day that he has nothing in his head, no quality nor attributes expected of a leader. Hence he clinges on anything to spin narratives of being targeted. Clearly a very blackmail that can't convince any right thinking human

If you don't independently build anything , i.e political Parties that can win elections, and political mentees who can help you achieve leadership agendas, since no leader is an Island and must delegate wisely to succeed , how are you fit to be President of Nigeria? How?

Obi is a disgrace to be honest. The truth has to be told. Leadership, especially of a difficult nation like Nigeria, is never about seeking the easiest option always and fleeing every time challenges arise which is what Obi has always being about throughout his political career.

Please, someone should show me who or what Obi has built because that is the real litmus test to judge leaders by.

They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

You can spine the narrative with all manners of gaskighting or rhetorics buh yorubas adage o jor g té ko jor gan té o fii ese meji tiroro

1,2,3,4 is tew much to be branded as " coincidence" ..no matter the english in dictionary you wan use explain

Since OBi began is journey to LP ... we saw how lamidi apapa fought to distabilize that party in 2022, thank god Buhari refrain in it
OBi left LP .. since LP as bring peaceful with no directon, they have now become endorsement group is that a promotion or demotion

OBi ran to ADC, a party that clearly have leader ...All hell went loose, eberyday one legal battle or another infact ADC had over 10 cases aginst them plus deregister the party
Apc sycophant argued obi atiku dem stole the ADC, paid the wrong person, Nafiu gombe is legitimate heir .. why will they sideline the heir apparent

OBi jump out agin, ran to a fresh party , All fact indicated no pending law suit or grievance no fraud buying .... Suddenly suddenly no one saw it PMP thst does not exist anywhere in paper got a Judgement to deregister NDC for something as a LOGO just the peace sign pere
A court deregister political party that as done convention, have incumbent aspirants for a Logo

Now this is the biggiest joke of All ... PMP have no evidence to registration or trademark of any logo in Nigera system

How in the world can you claim intellectual theft. .... with no trademark, copyright or patent on it , are we kids

Should we talk about Justice lifu that deregister all the formidable party in 2026 .. that one is still hanging

Then some sit like a professor from harvard, tell us they are All natural incidents, just coincidence

Do you know how many court cases that is pending against ADC alone, then NDC have two cases to terminate them 6 month to election, even if you defect inec window have close to anything

Then someone is telling me i am delusional .. it is natural that we are going into an election nd the only party that is sure to be on the ballot is APC except endorse group calin themselves party

As it stand Now only APC can win an election and court can't dash their win, as at when ADC did there convention inec deregister them ... these are all bobby traps post election outcome, APc will surely use incase they lose ..we are not children naw

izombie:
They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

Even assuming your are right they are going after Obi, isn't the bolded in your post admission he is not a leader?

Genuine Leaders create people and entities that allows them to dominate. When has Obi ever done that?

Is politics a tea Party? Tinubu single-handedly created ACN that's ousted PDP from the SW. Obi virtually ruined APGA that was virtually handed free on a platter of gold to him by Ojukwu.

These are simple facts, showing Obi is incompetent and not a fit leader, critical thing adults should be able to identify and admit.

Even if Tinubu is seeking to ensure Obi does not run, would Obi he be in this position if he had the leadership talent to grow APGA, take her national, and position the Party to be a vehicle for his Presidential ambition?

He could have made APGA a powerhouse of a a Party as Tinubu , from scratch, formed ACN to make the Party the official opposition to PDP by 2013. That is real and natural leadership talent. Not this by-fire-by-force Messiah tag you lot are trying to attach to Obi.

You guys just don't have the capacity to deal with the facts and reality in front of you.

Very unfortunate Mr food is ready, so it was APC that took NDC to court? Obi is not ready for any contest. He is just interested in that former presidential candidate title

For the first time, these BATists are making a point worth listening to.

It happened to ADC. Because Peter Obi wasn't affected, many of us kept quiet.

They tested the waters with one party. It seemed to work. Now similar constitutional arguments are finding their way toward Obi.

This should force a national conversation—not just about Peter Obi, Atiku or Amaechi—but about legality, common sense and the kind of constitutional democracy we want to build.

Peter Obi has consistently presented himself as someone who wants to play by the Constitution. Ironically, it is now the same constitutional ambiguities that can be turned against him.

The law exists for man; man does not exist for the law.

We the people cannot continue to be trapped by constitutional loopholes that frustrate progress while pretending that every outcome is acceptable simply because it can be defended legally.

Governors complain about control over security. Local governments fight for genuine financial autonomy. Communities in the Niger Delta still struggle to see justice over decades of oil exploitation. Courts make far-reaching political decisions on technical grounds. Institutions keep stretching constitutional provisions to justify outcomes that leave citizens wondering whether justice was actually served.

We normalize these things when they happen to "the other side." Then one day, the same precedent comes for our own.

We the people have to decide when enough is enough. We need a Constitution that reflects today's realities, protects democracy, and works for everyone—not just one party or one administration.

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izombie:
They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

Don't mind the snake oil merchants. Tinubu wants to be the only Southerner on the ballot come 2027 and will do whatever it takes to discredit other Southern candidates. He is highly unpopular even in the South and his calculation is that, if he's the only candidate on the ballot from the South, the entire South will have no option but to vote for him. No one is being spared. Even Sowore is in prison while Seyi Makinde has been seeing "fire in his state" ever since he declared his presidential ambition. They are very desperate and will stop at nothing.

CharlesCNG:
**"They Don't Want Me on the Ballot" – The Politics of Perpetual Victimhood**

One would expect a man aspiring to lead over 200 million Nigerians to reassure his supporters that he is prepared for the contest. Instead, Peter Obi increasingly sounds like a man preparing excuses before the race has even begun.

"They don't want me on the ballot."

Who are "they"? On what evidence? Through what legal process?

Nigeria is a constitutional democracy. Candidates emerge through party primaries, satisfy statutory requirements, and if disputes arise, they are determined by the courts. That is the process every politician—including President Tinubu—has had to navigate.

Repeatedly suggesting shadowy forces are plotting to stop him does two things.

First, it conditions his supporters to reject any outcome they dislike as proof of conspiracy rather than asking whether legal or political factors were responsible.

Second, it diminishes confidence in democratic institutions without presenting verifiable evidence. A statesman strengthens institutions; he does not casually undermine them whenever they appear inconvenient.

If Peter Obi truly believes someone is unlawfully attempting to stop him, the proper place is the courtroom with evidence—not the campaign podium with insinuations.

Leadership requires resilience, not a permanent persecution complex. Nigerians deserve a candidate who is eager to compete, not one who appears to be rehearsing reasons why he may not.

I think he's right though, some people some where somehow are desperately trying to make sure he doesn't appear on the ballot

Tinubu: Allowing this vile family get power will haunt us for decades - Inibehe

Go to this thread and cry blood. The people you support dont regard you.

https://www.nairaland.com/8698933/tinubu-allowing-vile-family-get

In as much as I respect you, but criminality can’t be allowed to foster because of your stupidities . What’s stopping you from forming your party?, people that created their party did not have two heads. They warned you that a party is under serious litigation but your desperation to get a free ticket makes you to ignore it thinking that because you are obi, the law will be bent for you. The way you are going , you will certainly end up in jail like your terrorist brother Kanu.

izombie:
They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

confirmed izombie.

esnbrutality:
Tinubu: Allowing this vile family get power will haunt us for decades - Inibehe

Go to this thread and cry blood. The people you support dont regard you.

https://www.nairaland.com/8698933/tinubu-allowing-vile-family-get

Aqualinaxyz let your family go and take over, or who has stopped u the Bola Tinubu can never be president people from occupying Aso Rock? abi na una dash your cousins the Tinubus the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria .

This argument would have been persuasive if history had not exposed its glaring double standard.

The same Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is today presented as a defender of institutional integrity built much of his political identity by accusing the PDP government of weaponising state institutions against the opposition. During the Jonathan administration, APC leaders repeatedly alleged intimidation, selective use of security agencies, judicial interference, and attempts to weaken the opposition. Those concerns were never dismissed as "paranoia" or a "persecution complex." They were celebrated as courageous resistance to authoritarian tendencies.

Was Tinubu not one of the loudest voices warning Nigerians that democracy was under threat? Did APC leaders not repeatedly accuse the PDP of using the machinery of government to suppress opposition? Did they not claim that federal might was being deployed against political opponents? If raising those concerns then was democratic vigilance, why has it suddenly become "excuse-making" when an opposition figure voices similar concerns today?

The late President Umaru Yar'Adua famously declared, "The rule of law must be allowed to take precedence over the rule of power." That statement remains one of the finest democratic principles ever expressed by a Nigerian President. It reminds us that democracy is not sustained merely by conducting elections. It is sustained by public confidence that institutions are impartial and insulated from political influence.

Those asking, "Who are they?" should remember that political interference rarely comes with a signed letter. Democratic backsliding is often gradual. It begins with subtle pressure on institutions, selective prosecution, strategic litigation, intimidation, and the misuse of state power. Citizens are expected to question these developments before they mature into constitutional crises, not after.

Even President Tinubu himself once understood this reality. He endured years as an opposition leader, spoke repeatedly about the abuse of federal power, and insisted that democracy required eternal vigilance. He did not wait until the damage was complete before speaking out. That is exactly what responsible opposition leaders are expected to do.

Peter Obi has every constitutional right to express concern if he believes the political environment is being manipulated. Expressing concern does not amount to rejecting the courts. In fact, he has consistently pursued electoral grievances through lawful judicial processes rather than violence.

The real question is not why Peter Obi is speaking. The real question is why the standards have changed.

When APC raised alarm under the PDP, it was called defending democracy.

When Peter Obi raises alarm under the APC, it is suddenly called making excuses.

That is not principled analysis. That is partisan hypocrisy.

As the saying often attributed to Thomas Jefferson goes, "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance." Democracy is protected not by silence, but by citizens and leaders who are willing to question power, regardless of who occupies office.

Scrap:
This argument would have been persuasive if history had not exposed its glaring double standard.

The same Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is today presented as a defender of institutional integrity built much of his political identity by accusing the PDP government of weaponising state institutions against the opposition. During the Jonathan administration, APC leaders repeatedly alleged intimidation, selective use of security agencies, judicial interference, and attempts to weaken the opposition. Those concerns were never dismissed as "paranoia" or a "persecution complex." They were celebrated as courageous resistance to authoritarian tendencies.

Was Tinubu not one of the loudest voices warning Nigerians that democracy was under threat? Did APC leaders not repeatedly accuse the PDP of using the machinery of government to suppress opposition? Did they not claim that federal might was being deployed against political opponents? If raising those concerns then was democratic vigilance, why has it suddenly become "excuse-making" when an opposition figure voices similar concerns today?

The late President Umaru Yar'Adua famously declared, "The rule of law must be allowed to take precedence over the rule of power." That statement remains one of the finest democratic principles ever expressed by a Nigerian President. It reminds us that democracy is not sustained merely by conducting elections. It is sustained by public confidence that institutions are impartial and insulated from political influence.

Those asking, "Who are they?" should remember that political interference rarely comes with a signed letter. Democratic backsliding is often gradual. It begins with subtle pressure on institutions, selective prosecution, strategic litigation, intimidation, and the misuse of state power. Citizens are expected to question these developments before they mature into constitutional crises, not after.

Even President Tinubu himself once understood this reality. He endured years as an opposition leader, spoke repeatedly about the abuse of federal power, and insisted that democracy required eternal vigilance. He did not wait until the damage was complete before speaking out. That is exactly what responsible opposition leaders are expected to do.

Peter Obi has every constitutional right to express concern if he believes the political environment is being manipulated. Expressing concern does not amount to rejecting the courts. In fact, he has consistently pursued electoral grievances through lawful judicial processes rather than violence.

The real question is not why Peter Obi is speaking. The real question is why the standards have changed.

When APC raised alarm under the PDP, it was called defending democracy.

When Peter Obi raises alarm under the APC, it is suddenly called making excuses.

That is not principled analysis. That is partisan hypocrisy.

As the saying often attributed to Thomas Jefferson goes, "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance." Democracy is protected not by silence, but by citizens and leaders who are willing to question power, regardless of who occupies office.

This bullcrap you wrote up here just show that most of you know that tinubu is doing the right thing but just criticising him out of desperation of putting your tribes man as the president.

izombie:
They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

They are not idiots. They know what they are doing. They are well paid,some of them in dollars. The poster is also well paid. Take note.

shivisee:
This bullcrap you wrote up here just show that most of you know that tinubu is doing the right thing but just criticising him out of desperation of putting your tribes man as the president.

Your assumption is incorrect. I'm not Igbo, so reducing my views to tribal sentiment is misplaced.

My position is based on governance, not ethnicity. A government that repeatedly operates without timely budget implementation or relies extensively on extra budgetary spending cannot simply be described as one that knows exactly what it's is doing. There are numerous governance, economic, and institutional issues that deserve scrutiny, and I can discuss them one by one if you're interested.

Also, being in the corridor of power has given me insights into how many sensitive matters, including some court cases, unfold behind the scenes. So, my views are not driven by emotion or tribal loyalty but by what I have observed and the facts I have assessed.

Let's debate the issues on their merits, not on assumptions about tribe. Nigeria will benefit more from objective discussions than from ethnic profiling.

The way APC are afraid of Peter Obi, it seem they knew the total numbers of votes he got in the last election because I'm surprised at why they're so afraid 🙄

Scrap:
This argument would have been persuasive if history had not exposed its glaring double standard.

The same Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is today presented as a defender of institutional integrity built much of his political identity by accusing the PDP government of weaponising state institutions against the opposition. During the Jonathan administration, APC leaders repeatedly alleged intimidation, selective use of security agencies, judicial interference, and attempts to weaken the opposition. Those concerns were never dismissed as "paranoia" or a "persecution complex." They were celebrated as courageous resistance to authoritarian tendencies.

Was Tinubu not one of the loudest voices warning Nigerians that democracy was under threat? Did APC leaders not repeatedly accuse the PDP of using the machinery of government to suppress opposition? Did they not claim that federal might was being deployed against political opponents? If raising those concerns then was democratic vigilance, why has it suddenly become "excuse-making" when an opposition figure voices similar concerns today?

The late President Umaru Yar'Adua famously declared, "The rule of law must be allowed to take precedence over the rule of power." That statement remains one of the finest democratic principles ever expressed by a Nigerian President. It reminds us that democracy is not sustained merely by conducting elections. It is sustained by public confidence that institutions are impartial and insulated from political influence.

Those asking, "Who are they?" should remember that political interference rarely comes with a signed letter. Democratic backsliding is often gradual. It begins with subtle pressure on institutions, selective prosecution, strategic litigation, intimidation, and the misuse of state power. Citizens are expected to question these developments before they mature into constitutional crises, not after.

Even President Tinubu himself once understood this reality. He endured years as an opposition leader, spoke repeatedly about the abuse of federal power, and insisted that democracy required eternal vigilance. He did not wait until the damage was complete before speaking out. That is exactly what responsible opposition leaders are expected to do.

Peter Obi has every constitutional right to express concern if he believes the political environment is being manipulated. Expressing concern does not amount to rejecting the courts. In fact, he has consistently pursued electoral grievances through lawful judicial processes rather than violence.

The real question is not why Peter Obi is speaking. The real question is why the standards have changed.

When APC raised alarm under the PDP, it was called defending democracy.

When Peter Obi raises alarm under the APC, it is suddenly called making excuses.

That is not principled analysis. That is partisan hypocrisy.

As the saying often attributed to Thomas Jefferson goes, "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance." Democracy is protected not by silence, but by citizens and leaders who are willing to question power, regardless of who occupies office.

It would take someone whose stupidity and foolishness is irredeemable whose reasoning is totally subdued by tribalistic bigotry to disagree with you.

yarimo:
Very unfortunate Mr food is ready, so it was APC that took NDC to court? [b]Obi is not ready for any contest. [/b]He is just interested in that former presidential candidate title

Indeed. Should this even be a topic of discussion? We are talking about the Presidency of the biggest black nation on Earth.

Ideally, anyone who will get to that position must be a leader of means, talent and focused achiever who has built things and people. No Nigerian who is honest can deny that about Tinubu.

Yet we all know Obi was a below mediocre Governor who, till today and over a political career spanning 2 decades, has built nothing and no one.

Are we serious in Nigeria? How do Nigerians reason so crudely yet we rate ourselves so highly? Obi is no leader and anyone who knows the qualities leaders must have will understand that.

Meanwhile this case was in court before Gringory and his online thugs even joined NDC,how stu pi- d can someone be.

TopBanter:
Indeed. Should this even be a topic of discussion? We are talking about the Presidency of the biggest black nation on Earth.

Ideally, anyone who will get to that position must be a leader of means, talent and focused achiever who has built things and people. No Nigerian who is honest can deny that about Tinubu.

Yet we all know Obi was a below mediocre Governor who, till today and over a political career spanning 2 decades, has built nothing and no one.

Are we serious in Nigeria? How do Nigerians reason so crudely yet we rate ourselves so highly? Obi is no leader and anyone who knows the qualities leaders must have will understand that.

The problem with your argument is that it is built on conclusions rather than evidence.

You say that no honest Nigerian can deny Tinubu's leadership qualities, yet millions of honest Nigerians have serious concerns about the direction of the country. Leadership is not measured by political longevity, influence, or the number of loyalists one has cultivated. It is measured by outcomes: the state of the economy, security, institutions, business confidence, and the quality of life of ordinary citizens.

Likewise, dismissing Obi as "below mediocre" without an objective assessment of his record is opinion, not fact. Whether one supports him or not, his performance can be debated using verifiable records. The same standard should apply to every politician, including Tinubu.

More importantly, this discussion should not be about personalities. It should be about governance and results. Is Nigeria better today? Are Nigerians more secure? Is the economy stronger? Has the cost of living improved? These are the questions that define leadership.

Take the issue of government obligations to indigenous companies. Across the country, many contractors who executed Federal Government projects since 2024 are yet to receive payment for completed and certified works. These are not mere political talking points. They are real businesses employing real Nigerians.

The consequences are severe. Companies are struggling to pay salaries, service bank facilities, meet tax obligations, and retain staff. Loans that were taken in good faith to execute government projects are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Some businesses are facing the risk of insolvency, while thousands of jobs hang in the balance.

This is how economic hardship spreads through a nation. When government delays payment to contractors, the effects cascade through the economy. Suppliers are not paid, workers lose income, banks face increased loan defaults, consumer spending drops, and economic activity slows. Anyone who understands how money circulates within an economy knows that government payment obligations are not just about contractors, they affect entire communities and industries.

Democracy is not about idolizing politicians. It is about holding leaders accountable for their decisions and the consequences of those decisions. Once we replace evidence with hero worship, we stop evaluating performance and start defending personalities.

So rather than asking whether Tinubu has followers, influence, or political achievements, the more important question is this: after years in power, are the policies and decisions of his administration producing the results Nigerians were promised? That is the standard by which every leader should be judged, regardless of party, region, or personal loyalty.

Alright. A little sparkle to keep things interesting.

izombie:
They went for ADC while he was there. He left and joined NDC which was a party going nowhere and suddenly they're going after NDC because of PO. They have searched for what to use to discredit PO with but found nothing.
The 2 mofos above me na id11otss

This is exactly the problem with the politics of emotional conspiracy.

You said “they went for ADC while he was there.” He left ADC/NDC coalition politics amid internal conflicts, mistrust and factional struggles. That is not proof of persecution; that is proof that opposition politics in Nigeria is still suffering from indiscipline, ego, weak structure and poor coalition management.

You said “they are going after NDC because of PO.” Again, where is the evidence? The latest issue around NDC is a court matter involving the registration status of the party. If a court reverses an earlier order concerning party registration, the correct response is appeal, legal argument and documentary proof — not shouting “they are afraid of Obi.” Courts do not become democratic only when they favour your candidate.

And this line that “they searched for what to use to discredit Obi but found nothing” is just fan-club poetry. Politics is not sainthood certification. Every serious candidate must submit himself to scrutiny: his records, his party choices, his coalition decisions, his policy consistency, his electoral mathematics and his temperament.

The issue is simple: if Obi believes there is a legal plot to remove him from the ballot, let him produce evidence and challenge it properly. But if every internal party crisis, every court ruling, every coalition failure and every political disagreement becomes “they are after Obi,” then we are no longer doing politics. We are doing religion.

A serious presidential candidate should build structure, secure a stable platform, win broad alliances and prepare for election. He should not keep feeding his base with permanent victimhood.

Nigeria needs a candidate with a roadmap, not a movement that converts every setback into persecution.

chidiokay:
You can spine the narrative with all manners of gaskighting or rhetorics buh yorubas adage o jor g té ko jor gan té o fii ese meji tiroro

1,2,3,4 is tew much to be branded as " coincidence" ..no matter the english in dictionary you wan use explain

Since OBi began is journey to LP ... we saw how lamidi apapa fought to distabilize that party in 2022, thank god Buhari refrain in it
OBi left LP .. since LP as bring peaceful with no directon, they have now become endorsement group is that a promotion or demotion

OBi ran to ADC, a party that clearly have leader ...All hell went loose, eberyday one legal battle or another infact ADC had over 10 cases aginst them plus deregister the party
Apc sycophant argued obi atiku dem stole the ADC, paid the wrong person, Nafiu gombe is legitimate heir .. why will they sideline the heir apparent

OBi jump out agin, ran to a fresh party , All fact indicated no pending law suit or grievance no fraud buying .... Suddenly suddenly no one saw it PMP thst does not exist anywhere in paper got a Judgement to deregister NDC for something as a LOGO just the peace sign pere
A court deregister political party that as done convention, have incumbent aspirants for a Logo

Now this is the biggiest joke of All ... PMP have no evidence to registration or trademark of any logo in Nigera system

How in the world can you claim intellectual theft. .... with no trademark, copyright or patent on it , are we kids

Should we talk about Justice lifu that deregister all the formidable party in 2026 .. that one is still hanging

Then some sit like a professor from harvard, tell us they are All natural incidents, just coincidence

Do you know how many court cases that is pending against ADC alone, then NDC have two cases to terminate them 6 month to election, even if you defect inec window have close to anything

Then someone is telling me i am delusional .. it is natural that we are going into an election nd the only party that is sure to be on the ballot is APC except endorse group calin themselves party

As it stand Now only APC can win an election and court can't dash their win, as at when ADC did there convention inec deregister them ... these are all bobby traps post election outcome, APc will surely use incase they lose ..we are not children naw

You wrote plenty emotion, but emotion cannot replace evidence.

Let us take your points one after the other.

1. “Since Obi joined LP, Lamidi Apapa fought to destabilise the party.”

That is not proof that “they” are after Obi. That is proof that Labour Party had weak internal structure, factional leadership crisis and poor conflict management. A party that wants to rule Nigeria must first prove it can organise itself. You cannot convert every internal party quarrel into federal persecution.

2. “Obi left LP and LP became an endorsement group.”

Exactly. That even proves my point more than yours. If a political movement collapses into confusion once one man leaves, then what you built was not a party structure. It was a personality fan club. Serious parties outlive personalities. Weak movements orbit around one man.

3. “Obi went to ADC and legal battles started.”

ADC already had its own internal contradictions, leadership contestations and coalition mistrust. Obi did not enter a clean laboratory; he entered Nigerian opposition politics, where factions, ambition and legal disputes are normal. If you enter a troubled house and the roof starts leaking, you cannot automatically say your enemies sent the rain.

4. “ADC had many cases against them.”

Court cases are not proof of APC conspiracy. They may be genuine, frivolous, politically motivated, or opportunistic. That is why we have appeals. The question is simple: what is the evidence linking APC directly to all these cases? Not suspicion. Not vibes. Not “1,2,3,4 is too much.” Evidence.

5. “Obi moved to NDC and suddenly NDC was attacked.”

Again, that is correlation, not proof. The NDC matter is a legal dispute over the process that led to its recognition/registration. If the court says relevant parties were not heard before an earlier judgment, the proper answer is appeal and legal argument, not shouting “they are afraid of Obi.”

6. “PMP has no trademark, copyright or patent.”

That may be a valid legal argument for NDC to raise in court. But Nairaland outrage is not a court process. If PMP has no legal basis, NDC should crush them on appeal with documents. That is how serious politics works. You don’t win registration disputes with emotional grammar; you win with filings, evidence and superior legal argument.

7. “Justice Lifu deregistered formidable parties.”

If the judgment is wrong, appeal it. If the law was misapplied, challenge it. If INEC acted wrongly, sue INEC. But you cannot claim to believe in democracy only when the court favours your candidate and then dismiss the entire judiciary when the ruling is inconvenient.

8. “Only APC is sure to be on the ballot.”

That is exaggeration. Other parties exist. The real problem is that many opposition politicians are moving from platform to platform like tenants running away from leaking roofs without asking why every house they enter has no foundation. APC is not winning merely because of magic. APC has structure, incumbency, spread, discipline and legal preparedness. The opposition keeps confusing noise for organisation.

9. “These are booby traps in case APC loses.”

Then let Obi and his team stop walking into every trap barefooted. A man who wants to lead Nigeria should understand political risk, legal risk, party risk and institutional risk. If your entire presidential ambition depends on unstable platforms, factional parties and emergency coalitions, then maybe the problem is not only your enemy. Maybe the problem is your strategy.

10. The main issue

Nobody is saying Nigerian politics is innocent. Nobody is saying politicians do not use courts, factions and technicalities. But a serious candidate does not build his campaign on perpetual victimhood. He builds structure, secures a stable platform, prepares legally, negotiates politically and gives Nigerians confidence that he is ready for power.

The question remains simple:

Where is the hard evidence that APC is behind every crisis in LP, ADC and NDC?

Until that evidence is produced, what you have is not analysis. It is political superstition dressed in big emotion.

Obi’s supporters must decide whether they are building a serious national alternative or a travelling persecution ministry where every setback becomes “they are afraid of us.”

Nigeria needs a candidate who can survive the field, not one whose supporters explain every failure with invisible enemies.

genkins:
They are not idiots. They know what they are doing. They are well paid,some of them in dollars. The poster is also well paid. Take note.

This is the usual escape route when argument fails.

Instead of answering the issues raised, you have now moved to “they are paid,” “some are paid in dollars,” and “the poster is also well paid.”

This just the normal Obidient habit of inventing imaginary paymasters whenever someone refuses to join the choir?

This is exactly the poverty of debate I keep talking about. You people do not engage arguments; you assign motives. If someone asks for evidence, he is paid. If someone questions Obi, he is sponsored. If someone exposes weak strategy, he is working for APC. If someone refuses to treat Obi as a political saint, he must be collecting dollars.

The thread raised a simple point: if Peter Obi believes forces are trying to keep him off the ballot, let him present evidence and pursue the matter properly. Instead of addressing that, you have brought payment conspiracy.

Answer the argument, not the imaginary salary of the poster.

TopBanter:
Even assuming your are right they are going after Obi, isn't the bolded in your post admission he is not a leader?

Genuine Leaders create people and entities that allows them to dominate. When has Obi ever done that?

Is politics a tea Party? Tinubu single-handedly created ACN that's ousted PDP from the SW. Obi virtually ruined APGA that was virtually handed free on a platter of gold to him by Ojukwu.

These are simple facts, showing Obi is incompetent and not a fit leader, critical thing adults should be able to identify and admit.

Even if Tinubu is seeking to ensure Obi does not run, would Obi he be in this position if he had the leadership talent to grow APGA, take her national, and position the Party to be a vehicle for his Presidential ambition?

He could have made APGA a powerhouse of a a Party as Tinubu , from scratch, formed ACN to make the Party the official opposition to PDP by 2013. That is real and natural leadership talent. Not this by-fire-by-force Messiah tag you lot are trying to attach to Obi.

You guys just don't have the capacity to deal with the facts and reality in front of you.

So how do you want Obi to fight the courts that politicians are manipulating

CharlesCNG:
**"They Don't Want Me on the Ballot" – The Politics of Perpetual Victimhood**

One would expect a man aspiring to lead over 200 million Nigerians to reassure his supporters that he is prepared for the contest. Instead, Peter Obi increasingly sounds like a man preparing excuses before the race has even begun.

"They don't want me on the ballot."

Who are "they"? On what evidence? Through what legal process?

Nigeria is a constitutional democracy. Candidates emerge through party primaries, satisfy statutory requirements, and if disputes arise, they are determined by the courts. That is the process every politician—including President Tinubu—has had to navigate.

Repeatedly suggesting shadowy forces are plotting to stop him does two things.

First, it conditions his supporters to reject any outcome they dislike as proof of conspiracy rather than asking whether legal or political factors were responsible.

Second, it diminishes confidence in democratic institutions without presenting verifiable evidence. A statesman strengthens institutions; he does not casually undermine them whenever they appear inconvenient.

If Peter Obi truly believes someone is unlawfully attempting to stop him, the proper place is the courtroom with evidence—not the campaign podium with insinuations.

Leadership requires resilience, not a permanent persecution complex. Nigerians deserve a candidate who is eager to compete, not one who appears to be rehearsing reasons why he may not.

When someone is incompetent, that person always look like a victim

CharlesCNG:
This is the usual escape route when argument fails.

Instead of answering the issues raised, you have now moved to “they are paid,” “some are paid in dollars,” and “the poster is also well paid.”

This just the normal Obidient habit of inventing imaginary paymasters whenever someone refuses to join the choir?

This is exactly the poverty of debate I keep talking about. You people do not engage arguments; you assign motives. If someone asks for evidence, he is paid. If someone questions Obi, he is sponsored. If someone exposes weak strategy, he is working for APC. If someone refuses to treat Obi as a political saint, he must be collecting dollars.

The thread raised a simple point: if Peter Obi believes forces are trying to keep him off the ballot, let him present evidence and pursue the matter properly. Instead of addressing that, you have brought payment conspiracy.

Answer the argument, not the imaginary salary of the poster.

Mr. Charles, enlighten me more. Why did you ignore responding to my last message? Or those points doesn't worth responding to