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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Ayed44: 12:53pm On Apr 11, 2020
If you follow statistics closely, u will see that Covid 19 is already getting out of hand in Nigeria. So relaxing the lockdown at this critical time would only make the breakout of Covid 19 come sooner than earlier predicted.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nigeriapen(m): 12:54pm On Apr 11, 2020
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by bobolaga: 1:01pm On Apr 11, 2020
Peter Obi you are very wrong,you can,t compare Heavenly power with the power of Nations,don,t believe that doctors will safe you,because,doctors them self will not live for ever ok,This is what happen to Prophet Daniel when he was throw into Lion Den,he was accused of praying secret.Let me tell you that no affliction or sickness will over power men if nothing is wrong. any things made by men is very harmful to men.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Vicilo(m): 1:01pm On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/


This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.

Oga how do u comprehend? D man was telling d govt to do d needful before lockdown or come up with mitigating measure hence d closure will spell serious hunger as some people depend on daily income.

And what he said is exactly our problem, our govt is never prepared for anything
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by edoairways: 1:26pm On Apr 11, 2020
mrvitalis:

From which money ...how much tax have u paid over the years
I pay a lot Mr
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by CoronaVirusPro: 1:36pm On Apr 11, 2020
The Chinese man has finally spoken.

grin grin grin.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by RTSC: 1:39pm On Apr 11, 2020
iammo:
cool



Noise Maker

Donate hin no gree donate, na so so talk and talk.. but if its to drop 250million for VP ticket he is the first you would see



.
How much did your incompetent vice president earning undeserved billions donate?
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by gidgiddy: 1:51pm On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/


This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.

This is not speaking from both sides of the mouth. OBI was saying what should be done before Nigeria is lockdown and what should done during lockdown. Obi was talking about two different things

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by luluman: 1:53pm On Apr 11, 2020
dirtydiva:
We are not praying for it but at least let some people find food chop. In my case, I hv not bn paid salary because of lockdown which affected my company and head office at VI Lagos and I m left begging for survival as I just started work new as a staff but if dey relax maybe I can receive salary when it is bn approved and stock up house
Hope the food will not cost your life and that of other Nigerians
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by iammo(m): 1:54pm On Apr 11, 2020
RTSC:

How much did your incompetent vice president earning undeserved billions donate?


he had earned half salary and donated the rest for all we know.. your VP wanabee is just a thief and a noise maker
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by chozzy: 1:58pm On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/

This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.


Go school, you no gree.
I pity morons "liking" your post.

It shows that illiteracy level in Nigeria is
very high
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by RTSC: 2:02pm On Apr 11, 2020
iammo:


he had earned half salary and donated the rest for all we know.. your VP wanabee is just a thief and a noise maker
Is there any proof of that or we should just take their word for it?

A govt that claimed to declare its total assets ,but did a crooked job of it.

If osibanjo was half the administrator Peter obi is, your life would have been better than this.

It's your lose. Peter obi is made already

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by iammo(m): 2:06pm On Apr 11, 2020
RTSC:

Is there any proof of that or we should just take their word for it?

A govt that claimed to declare its total assets ,but did a crooked job of it.

If osibanjo was half the administrator Peter obi is, your life would have been better than this.

It's your lose. Peter obi is made already

grin


noise making lossers again.. Osinbajo is a self made man, Peter is a mummies boy turned looter.. as for fact on the donation , use google to search the memo Precidency raise on that to IPSIS boss
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:10pm On Apr 11, 2020
luluman:
Hope the food will not cost your life and that of other Nigerians
Nigerian mentality towards health issues are bad when it comes to maintaining the rules of social distance but you can't punish everybody by extending the lockdown, now see how bad it has affected me as I dont know the fate of married men and women working in company who hv not receive their last month salary
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Echieteka50: 2:11pm On Apr 11, 2020
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CoronaVirusPro:
The Chinese man has finally spoken.

grin grin grin.
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by RTSC: 2:12pm On Apr 11, 2020
iammo:


grin


noise making lossers again.. Osinbajo is a self made man, Peter is a mummies boy turned looter.. as for fact on the donation , use google to search the memo Precidency raise on that to IPSIS boss
What a clown.

Even if you are slow, nobody needs to tell you who is the self made and who is the baby.

A VP that was stammering when he finally faced intelligence.

On a normal day, the nigga would have been dishing out empty oratory unchallenged.

I don't even know between osibanjo and fashola who talks more empty, nice sounding bullshitt.

It must be a Yoruba thing.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:14pm On Apr 11, 2020
solreb:


Obi is addressing those governors that relaxed lockdown only for religious reason. Wike announced in Rivers state on Thursday relaxing the lockdown for only religious activities (to celebrate Easter and Muslims to pray at Jumat) which is a foolish thing to do, the height of irresponsibility, just to gain political point. It means clearly he does not understand the importance of the lockdown.

But any discerning religious organisation ignores him and still observes lockdown of their parishes just like the Catholic directed all his priests yesterday not to conduct any service.
Wike is known for playing dirty politics which is up to him, my concern is how can low salary income earners survive here in ogun state couple with armed robbery activities that hv suddenly increase here in Ogun state. Never knew I will come to one state all the way from Anambra to work only to be called out by 12am to do vigilante work
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by iammo(m): 2:15pm On Apr 11, 2020
RTSC:

What a clown.

Even if you are slow, nobody needs to tell you who is the self made and who is the baby.

A VP that was stammering when he finally faced intelligence.

On a normal day, the nigga would have been dishing out empty oratory unchallenged.

I don't even know between osibanjo and fashola who talks more empty, nice sounding bullshitt.

It must be a Yoruba thing.

Only a dunce compares BSC philosophy to PhD Law and professorship even at under 50.. well we know the dunce people and we keep them away from power
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:16pm On Apr 11, 2020
Emotionss:
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Correct 9ja mentality.
because you're ok there abi!
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:18pm On Apr 11, 2020
77up:
You will probably support the guy you quoted If eventually you have received salary and stucked up like you said , have you ever imagine those that doesn't have any salary to stuck up bro? The whole things burn down to the fact that , nothing good comes easy, it's either we go on lockdown and win war with this demon virus or we go the Equador way, God forbid.
Even if lockdown continues it will still spread but on a lower level couple with the facts dat Nigerians no sabi keep laws
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:22pm On Apr 11, 2020
teepain:


I admit that the lockdown isn't easy for a lot of Nigerians. However, I disagree that it is the lockdown that is causing theft and robberies in your community. It is people who wanted to steal that are capitalizing on the lockdown.

To get my perspective, I know from your narrative that you have just been recently employed and you are yet to collect your salary, so understandably things are tough for you. But I believe that you would never resort to theft or robbery even if things get tougher.

The people that the robbers are coming to attack in your community, are things not tough for them or are they immuned to the economic effects of this lockdown? So why have they not started robbing others?

Thieves would always be thieves!
Thanks for dat understanding but no matter what govt of Ogun na complete lunatic dem be, one section of your state is under attack yet no show from police
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by RTSC: 2:22pm On Apr 11, 2020
iammo:


Only a dunce compares BSC philosophy to PhD Law and professorship even at under 50.. well we know the dunce people and we keep them away from power
If Peter obi gets a PhD, it would be an overkill.

The number of practical international business schools he has been trained in is enough to even make him a professor.

Peter obi beats your VP in practical governance and real economic knowledge.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:24pm On Apr 11, 2020
loomer:


Your response said it all, the lockdown is to prevent new cases not to stop the old ones. Because if I get am and I mo fit come in contact with my neighbours then they can't get it. We need to make sacrifices to be able to stop this.

Na dat sacrifice we dey do but thief come capitalize on it dey show us shege here in Sango area
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by iammo(m): 2:25pm On Apr 11, 2020
RTSC:

If Peter obi gets a PhD, it would be an overkill.

The number of practical international business schools he has been trained in is enough to even make him a professor.

Peter obi beats your VP in practical governance and real economic knowledge.

boring empty chest beating... Ibos are relegated in mainstream politics all this talks are trash, talking to you about politics as a Yoruba man you should see it as rear privilege.. Ndi Marginalized 5%ters are nonentity in Politics

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by charlsecy(m): 2:39pm On Apr 11, 2020
timip:
Relaxation of lockdown is good move,it's not politics but show of honour to God that He is alive;and it's only God that can help us in this predicament.
How is relaxing the lockdown, a move likely to facilitate spread of the virus, a show of honour to GOD.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Nobody: 2:44pm On Apr 11, 2020
Considering that Christian religious gatherings were the primary clusters for coronavirus spread in South Korea and France; and Muslim gatherings in Malaysia, and Iran; I would say that he is saying the truth there.

But where the lockdown will result in higher mortalities from starvation and economic depression, it should be eased.

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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by olumbest(m): 3:15pm On Apr 11, 2020
IkeOnyia:
Peter Obi is really a demented imbeciile. He is always speaking from both side of his mouth due to mental depravity.


This is an interview he granted The Punch late last month condemning the lockdown.


Anthony Okafor
A former Governor of Anambra State , Mr Peter Obi , has warned against locking down the country over coronavirus scare, without alternative arrangements to cushion the effects of such action on the masses .
He said whilst all possible measures should be deployed to stop the spread of COVID- 19 , appropriate measures should be put in place to mitigate the suffering of the vulnerable in society .
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, Obi , who was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, said markets and other business ventures should not be closed to further impoverish the poor.
He said , ” There are several millions of our populace who are unemployed . Their means of livelihood depends on daily income which the present situation will definitely worsen . ”
He noted that in locking down the country, such vulnerable people should be factored into government plans , as was the case in other countries , by putting measures in place to cushion the effects of the lockdown on them.
Obi , who expressed gratitude for the efforts of some political leaders , captains of industry and corporate bodies , urged the Federal Government to do more to mitigate the situation, especially for poor Nigerians , as being witnessed in other climes.
He added , “ It would be counter -productive to keep only the elite in mind when taking such far - reaching decisions as closing down markets without having some cushioning measures for the traders . ”
He enjoined politicians , especially legislators , to go back to their constituencies to be with their people at a time like this .
“This is the time to be with your people in your various constituencies , ” Obi said .
He said it did not make any sense for politicians to be observing the stay - at -home in various places outside their constituencies at this trying time , instead of being with their constituents to help their people to find solutions to their problems and challenges .
Obi said that by being in their constituencies to monitor the situation, the elected leaders will be in a position not only to support their people in time of need , but to also properly advise government on how to address the fallouts of government policies.
He called on leaders of all segments of society to make sacrifices and show commitment at this critical period in the country’ s history .

https://punchng.com/peter-obi-kicks-over-coronavirus-lockdown/


This is the unstable idiot who wanted to become our vice president.


Dear fellar,

I guess your problem is an inability to sieve statements. Punch News threw a misleading click-baity title and you followed it like an slowpoke.
The opening of the statement said to not lock down the country without measures to cater for the poor who depend on daily struggle for their survival. He is speaking for people like you if you were not privileged to have saved a little pocket money.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Jheimz: 3:25pm On Apr 11, 2020
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Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by chrisdolly(m): 4:12pm On Apr 11, 2020
They will start to blame buhari for not taking proactive measures now.
mrvitalis:

This is the problem with most Nigerians always thinking about the now

Nothing good comes easy ...their must be victims for the general good

Lock down is painful but it's the only way ...maybe when we get to equador state where dead bodies are everywhere u people would learn
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by Emotionss: 4:21pm On Apr 11, 2020
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dirtydiva:
because you're ok there abi!

No ma
but I have realized that if we allow this covid 19 to really get out of hand in this country, hunger will be the least of our problems.
Re: Peter Obi: It Is Wrong To Relax Lockdown For Religious Reasons by asamaigho(m): 5:00pm On Apr 11, 2020
mrvitalis:

Few people dying of hunger is better than 6 million death

What do u want ...remove the ban ..it's still the poor that would die more

2MUCH SELFISHNESS.
NA U KILL 6million people?

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