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PoliticsRe: FG Approves ₦4 Billion Take-Off Grant For Tinubu Poly, Epe Varsity by SMerchant: 3:23pm On Mar 14
goslowgoslow:
It is u something very b@d will happen to, you will not kome out of it The trump you are supporting is a convicted felon, Tinubu was never convicted of any crimes. You don't even know my tribe or my religion. Mr delulu..
Lol..you know you are already gone...keep denying yourself
PoliticsRe: Field Experienced People Like Obi, Amaechi To Challenge Tinubu - Laolu Akande by SMerchant: 1:45pm On Mar 14
Wallade:
The only person that may stand a chance against Tinubu is Atiku provided he is paired with Peter Obi as President and Vice President candidates against Tinubu.

Peter Obi on his own is paper weight, in fact Peter Obi's performance will be poorer than it was in the last election of 2023, while Amaechi will be a disaster in the polls, I don't think he will secure high votes across geopolitical regions. Even in Rivers State, Amaechi may not win.
Now I ask why will Peter Obi perform less than before.
Is it that Bola Tinubu performed or the rigging machine is now upgraded to AI level?
Is it that Obi is hated by more SW masses or APC rogues for dishing out the failures of their chief rogue?
PoliticsRe: Field Experienced People Like Obi, Amaechi To Challenge Tinubu - Laolu Akande by SMerchant: 1:40pm On Mar 14
Emeskhalifa:
What is his definition of experienced?

How is Obi and Amaechi experienced? They were presidents before? Aside the fact that they were former governors just like Tinubu himself?

Lastly, can we compare the development in Lagos to what is being managed in both Anambra of Obi and Rivers of Amaechi?
So you were not informed that Lagos is a slum?
BusinessRe: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To N1,175/litre As Crude Spikes by SMerchant: 1:37pm On Mar 14
Mr Monopoly on the bit
Richest Government Aided Rich Boy
Anything you monopolize gets worse
Is it cement or petroleum...
Richest with next to nothing competition...
PoliticsRe: FG Approves ₦4 Billion Take-Off Grant For Tinubu Poly, Epe Varsity by SMerchant: 12:56pm On Mar 14
goslowgoslow:
Trump that you are supporting is doing the same thing in America. Hypokrits.
You are not supporting Trump because you think what he is doing is bad and you are supporting Tinubu who is doing the same thing you accused Trump of doing.
You see all of you whose support is based on tribe and or religion erhh...the day something bad will happen to you it will be caused by your tribeman or someone from the dmsame faith and you will not come out from it.
PoliticsRe: Nnamdi Kanu Is Innocent, Only A Criminal Deserves Mercy - Sowore (Video) by SMerchant: 11:32am On Mar 14
esnbrutality:
Nlfpmod...this Sowore is really doing something here. grin
Are you said he is yorubaic
PoliticsObi Cannot Be President In This Nigeria Prince Omokhodion Okojie by SMerchant(op): 9:09am On Mar 13
OBI CANNOT BE PRESIDENT IN THIS NIGERIA
Prince Omokhodion Okojie

Let me begin with a statement that will shock many people.

Peter Obi cannot be President of Nigeria.

Yes. Let me repeat it again so that nobody will say they did not hear clearly.

Peter Obi cannot be President of Nigeria.

Not in this Nigeria.

Not in a country where corruption has become an industry.
Not in a nation where those who benefit from the decay of the system are the ones controlling the system.
Not in a place where those who profit from darkness are the ones holding the switch to the light.

So before the Obi supporters become angry and before the Obi haters begin to celebrate, let us slow down and examine something deeper.

Because the problem is not Peter Obi.

The problem is Nigeria.

Let me explain.

Nigeria today is like a marketplace where many traders have been selling fake drugs for years. Suddenly one honest pharmacist arrives who wants to clean the market.

What do you think the fake drug sellers will do?

They will not welcome him.

They will not clap for him.

They will not say thank you.

They will fight him with everything they have.

Because if honesty enters the market, their own business dies.

That is why Peter Obi cannot be President in this Nigeria.

Not because he is not qualified.

But because he is dangerous.

Dangerous to corruption.
Dangerous to waste.
Dangerous to political profiteers.
Dangerous to the entire industry of national looting.

And when a man becomes dangerous to a corrupt system, the system begins to panic.

Let us look carefully at what has been happening in Nigeria.

Everywhere you turn today, Obi is the topic.

Government spokesmen wake up every morning thinking about Obi.

Party loyalists go on television talking about Obi.

Social media attack dogs spend their entire day discussing Obi.

If Obi sneezes in Onitsha, somebody in Abuja will hold a press conference.

If Obi visits a school, somebody will write an angry column.

If Obi greets a market woman, television panels will debate it for two hours.

Now think about it.

Why?

Why is Obi giving them sleepless nights?

Why is a man who is not in government causing so much anxiety in government?

There is a proverb that says when the goat begins to shout too loudly, check the grass it has eaten.

Something is disturbing them.

Let us call some names since many people are afraid to do so.

Every time you turn on the television, somebody is attacking Obi.

You will see people like Daniel Bwala going from one station to another explaining why Obi is the problem of Nigeria.

You will see political loyalists defending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by attacking Obi morning, afternoon and night.

You will see people twisting every statement Obi makes.

You will see people inventing narratives about Obi.

And you will ask yourself one simple question.

Why?

If Obi is irrelevant, why the panic?

If Obi is politically finished, why the fear?

If Obi is not a threat, why the daily propaganda?

In our villages there is a saying.

Nobody fights a dead snake.

If they are still beating the bush, it means something inside the bush is alive.

And that thing inside the bush is the idea that Nigeria can actually work.

Peter Obi has become a symbol of that possibility.

That is why he is a problem.

Not because he is perfect.

Not because he is a saint.

But because he represents something dangerous to the current political order.

Accountability.

And accountability is the worst enemy of corruption.

Let us look at it clearly.

For decades Nigeria has been run like a private estate.

Public money disappears without explanation.

Budgets are announced but development never appears.

Projects are commissioned only on television.

Convoys grow longer while citizens grow poorer.

Politicians become billionaires while the nation becomes poorer.

In such a system, the most important qualification for leadership is not competence.

It is loyalty to the system.

Do not disturb the arrangement.

Do not question the spending.

Do not ask where the money went.

Do not open the books.

Do not shine light into dark corners.

Once you obey those rules, the system will embrace you.

But the moment you begin to talk about prudence, accountability and transparency, the system will label you dangerous.

And that is exactly where Peter Obi entered the picture.

For years he spoke about cutting the cost of governance.

For years he spoke about investing in production.

For years he spoke about redirecting resources into education and healthcare.

For years he spoke about leaders living within reasonable limits.

In any normal country, those statements would sound ordinary.

In Nigeria they sound revolutionary.

Because Nigeria has normalized the abnormal.

The abnormal has become normal.

Waste is normal.

Corruption is normal.

Impunity is normal.

So when somebody begins to talk about discipline, it sounds like a threat.

Let me give a simple illustration.

Imagine a house where everybody has been stealing from the kitchen for twenty years.

Every day somebody removes rice.

Every day somebody takes meat.

Every day somebody pockets the cooking money.

Nobody complains because everybody is benefiting from the arrangement.

Then suddenly one new member of the house says something simple.

Let us keep records of everything we buy.

Immediately the house will erupt.

Why?

Because records will expose the thieves.

That is exactly the Obi problem.

He represents record keeping.

He represents scrutiny.

He represents the uncomfortable possibility that public money may actually be tracked.

And many people cannot survive in such an environment.

So the attacks begin.

The propaganda begins.

The character assassination begins.

They will say he is stingy.

They will say he is desperate.

They will say he is tribal.

They will say he is inexperienced.

They will say anything that can weaken the symbol.

But deep down, the fear remains.

Because ideas cannot easily be destroyed.

Peter Obi has become an idea.

And ideas are stubborn things.

Look at what happened during the last election cycle.

A political movement emerged from ordinary citizens.

Young people began to discuss governance seriously.

Students began to ask questions about budgets.

Market women began to talk about debt.

People who had never attended political meetings before suddenly became politically conscious.

That frightened the establishment.

Because once citizens become aware, manipulation becomes difficult.

One old man in my village once said something very profound.

He said the day a blind man begins to see, many thieves will run away.

That is what happened.

Many Nigerians began to see.

And the reaction from the political class was immediate.

Fear.

Panic.

Aggression.

That is why every Obi visit creates anxiety.

When he visits a school, they wonder what message he will deliver.

When he visits a hospital, they wonder what questions he will ask.

When he visits a disaster site, they worry about the attention he will attract.

Because every visit reminds Nigerians of something uncomfortable.

Leadership can actually be different.

And that thought is dangerous to a corrupt system.

Let us talk plainly.

Many Nigerian politicians are not afraid of opposition.

They are afraid of example.

Opposition can be insulted.

Opposition can be ignored.

Opposition can be suppressed.

But example cannot easily be destroyed.

Example exposes hypocrisy.

Example raises standards.

Example forces comparison.

If one leader flies private jets everywhere while another travels modestly, citizens will compare.

If one leader speaks carefully about public spending while another celebrates extravagance, citizens will compare.

If one leader answers questions directly while another hides behind spokespersons, citizens will compare.

Comparison is uncomfortable for those who benefit from excess.

So they prefer noise.

They prefer propaganda.

They prefer confusion.

Anything that distracts the public from comparison.

But Nigerians are not foolish.

The average Nigerian may be struggling economically, but he understands hypocrisy when he sees it.

He knows when politicians are afraid.

And today many powerful people are afraid.

Because Obi represents something they cannot easily control.

Authenticity.

Now let us enter small pidgin so everybody go understand.

My people, make we talk truth.

The wahala wey Obi carry no be ordinary wahala.

E be like person wey enter dark room come carry torchlight.

All the rats and cockroaches wey dey inside go begin run.

Na wetin dey happen for Nigeria now.

Obi carry torchlight.

Some people no like that light at all.

Because if light shine well well, many things go show.

Contracts wey dem inflate go show.

Money wey disappear go show.

Lifestyle wey no match salary go show.

So the easiest thing na to attack the man holding the light.

But light no dey fear noise.

Light na light.

Another proverb says something powerful.

When a clean river enters a dirty swamp, the swamp becomes disturbed.

Not because the river is violent.

But because the river is pure.

That disturbance is what we are seeing in Nigeria today.

The political class is disturbed.

They are restless.

They are defensive.

They are aggressive.

Because somewhere deep inside they know something.

If Nigeria ever truly embraces accountability, many political careers will end.

And that is why some people keep saying Obi cannot be President.

Not because Nigerians do not want change.

But because the system is designed to resist change.

However, history teaches us something important.

Systems eventually collapse under the weight of their own contradictions.

A corrupt system can survive for many years.

But it cannot survive forever.

At some point the pressure from citizens becomes too strong.

At some point the demand for accountability becomes too loud.

At some point a new generation refuses to accept the old rules.

And when that moment comes, the impossible becomes possible.

So when I say Peter Obi cannot be President in this Nigeria, understand what I mean.

He cannot be President in a Nigeria controlled by corruption.

He cannot be President in a Nigeria controlled by political profiteers.

He cannot be President in a Nigeria where transparency is treated like a crime.

But if Nigeria itself changes, everything becomes possible.

Because the real battle is not Obi versus politicians.

The real battle is Nigeria versus corruption.

The real battle is citizens versus impunity.

The real battle is truth versus propaganda.

And that battle is still unfolding.

One thing is certain.

The louder the attacks become, the clearer the fear becomes.

And fear is always a signal.

It tells you something important is happening.

Today Peter Obi is the greatest nightmare of corruption.

Not because he holds power.

But because he challenges the comfort of those who hold power.

And until Nigeria decides whether it prefers comfort or progress, the debate will continue.

But one thing nobody can deny.

The conversation has changed.

And once a nation begins to question its habits, transformation becomes only a matter of time.

Prince Omokhodion Okojie writes from Benin City.
PoliticsRe: Abaribe’s ADC Defection Sparks Constitutional Debate by SMerchant: 8:36am On Mar 13
Since they're the ones creating division in the opposition parties they in the best position to know which party or parties are in crises or otherwise.
The Devil is wise too.
PoliticsRe: Poverty Rate Jumps To 63% After Subsidy Removal – Report by SMerchant: 8:19am On Mar 13
PlasmaTV:
Richtaiwo
Yarimo
Helinus
Donperigon
They defend nonsense because of tribe and religion of the president.
AgricultureRe: Barley Is Now Grown In Nigeria by SMerchant: 3:53am On Mar 13
bentenny:
I see some deluded data boys crediting their paymaster for a research carried out by a foreign company😂😂
I guess they also have issues with reading as part of the requirements for being a Zumbie!

Even after this research,the organisers will have to contend with insecurity,inconsistent power supply and accessible roads...if they are finally successful,the production cost will be so huge,they will sadly have to go back to importing!

That's what happens when an administration fails to do what is primarily their most basic duties..securing the lives of their citizens!
...and finally that's why you see data boys looking for achievement where there is none....
They know their god is empty and they want to fill his emptiness with other people's effort to deceive the long suffering masses.
TravelRe: Kano Receives Hajj Visas For Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia Amid Middle-East Tension by SMerchant: 12:54am On Mar 13
After everything you have hate filled in you
Foreign AffairsRe: Legitimate Targets: Iran Issues Warning To US Tech Firms, Google, Amazon, Others by SMerchant: 8:34am On Mar 12
Putindbutt:
wahala wahala wahala!!!

Microsoft already told his workers to start working from home while some are already making a decision to relocate away from the region. All the billions in AI infrastructure projects in Saudi, Dubai and co is about to get badly hit.

Who would ever belief that someday anything related to the US would be banished from the middle east?. Is God not wonderful. From their ships/vessels to military/ naval bases to tech companies, Iran is placing an embargo on ALL of them!. Same Iran who some ignorant kids were underrating.

Even the US Senate had expressed disappointment and hopelessness after receiving a brief on the war.

Iran says the war has expanded to infrastructure war. I love that. Every US tech firm providing US and Isreal with cyber defense and security, AI infrastructure, cloud services, data analytics, spying on Iran and providing US military with intelligence and surveillance, Iran has issued a warning that You're NEXT. I love this.

For those kids in Nigeria pushing Trump and Nentayahu to attack Iran, my wish is that fuel price should reach 10,000 naira per liter, so that you can go meet Trump to give you free fuel.

I don't know the kind of sand God used in creating some people in Nigeria, especially those who are beclouded with emotion and hate for others. You're so blinded that you feel whoever you dislike should pé.rish even if your roofs will also collapse along with it. I feel so sorry for you, I pity una.

Iran will surely overcome and all other smaller countries that are being constantly bullied will come out stronger after this.
I wonder ooo
For example, somebody will be beclouded by hate for others and keep supporting this rotten Tinubu administration and also preparing to support suffer 2 reloaded come 2027...
TV/MoviesRe: A Movie Will Be Shot On Lagos Waterways Today, Do Not Panic by SMerchant: 8:24am On Mar 12
naptu2:
LASWA @TalktoLaswa



source
This one headless is the title...
It seams like a political intrigue mimicking the actions of the present administration.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: The EPL Has Six Teams in The Champions League Yet Not One Won by SMerchant: 8:22am On Mar 12
Okbaba:
I think 2 may: Arsenal and Liverpool.
This is EPL, always the best league in the 🌎
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: The EPL Has Six Teams in The Champions League Yet Not One Won by SMerchant: 8:03am On Mar 12
Yet 4 will still qualify from the 6
PoliticsRe: President Tinubu Appoints Lamido Abubakar Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor by SMerchant: 2:37am On Mar 12
ProudlyLagos:
grin eaya Ndo…….is Tinubu now your president? I thought bitter obi is your president grin always wanting to reap where they didn’t sow grin
It is a case of when a bigot or ethnic champion becomes the president.
We all enjoyed the the presidency Obj,Yaradua and GEJ...
The other two ethnic champions dragged back to cave ara...
They just wanted to be president and nothing else than empty brain.So they will surely have supporters like you
CrimeRe: We Arrested A Bandit & The Police Released Him - Oyo Residents Protest by SMerchant: 1:53am On Mar 12
Nah now you guys are knowing?
Uniformed bandit dey help their colleagues with their atrocities.
Biafrans have seen these even before you hypocritical ancestors were born
SportsRe: Nigeria’s D’tigress Defeat Colombia 70-37 At 2026 FIBA W/Cup Qualifiers by SMerchant: 1:47am On Mar 12
Umunwayi wey Sabi
Sabo dey worry unah
Foreign AffairsRe: U.S Won't Allow India Develop & Challenge It Like China - U.S Official (Video) by SMerchant: 11:22pm On Mar 11
He didn't actually say that
HealthRe: FG Approves Employment Of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses Across Correctional Centres by SMerchant: 11:18pm On Mar 11
When someone has zero achievement he will be approving appointment of street sweepers in selected local government areas
SportsRe: Femi "Bam" Adebayo Gets Second Highest Single Game Points In NBA by SMerchant: 7:40am On Mar 11
alanto:
It's not all that's scoring point. It's his overall point for the game. Steals, blocks and all.
Oh okay that's it then...
I for say
SportsRe: Femi "Bam" Adebayo Gets Second Highest Single Game Points In NBA by SMerchant: 7:39am On Mar 11
...But I like the way his mess up a couple of days that help got me some millions...
Bam thanks for not doing this that day and congratulations nwanne
SportsRe: Femi "Bam" Adebayo Gets Second Highest Single Game Points In NBA by SMerchant: 7:35am On Mar 11
Wilt 100 nawaooo...
Wetin come be the total points for the team...
Abi na him score all of them almost.
PoliticsRe: My Interview With Al Jazeera Was Doctored – Daniel Bwala by SMerchant: 9:20pm On Mar 10
aceman88:
I learned that the Television station is owned by a prominent leader of the opposition. 😂
No it was sponsored by Israel in conjunction with US
PoliticsRe: ISWAP Releases Video Of Attacks On 4 Nigerian Army Camps by SMerchant: 3:40pm On Mar 10
LagosOrigin:
And some people still wants to vote for APC?

I don't understand
They believe APC is for their tribe or religion.
So bring on any goat from APC they will support in their hungry stomach.
Some people can unknowingly hate themselves thinking they are hating others.
PoliticsRe: Nigerians Mock Minister Of Power, Adelabu, With A "Traditional Title" by SMerchant: 1:41pm On Mar 10
Their new tactics now is to blame it on Isreal and USA for fighting their beloved terrorist Iran...
RomanceRe: If Wedding Vows Include 'May I Die The Day I Cheat', Will You Still Marry? ☺️ by SMerchant: 2:35am On Mar 10
essentialone:
Please what does Open Marriage appear like?
Go to Ph dem plenty...
People freely exchange spouses..They mostly rich families that are into some occultic engagement in the name of work, connections and freedom.
PoliticsRe: Governor Dauda Lawal Of Zamfara State Defects To APC by SMerchant: 8:16pm On Mar 09
If other Governors defect why won't a Governor from a last in everything state defect.
Someone whose name is MUMUNI...
PoliticsRe: APC Trolls Opposition Parties With "31/36" by SMerchant: 8:10pm On Mar 09
Add Anambra too..that's a uxeless professor supporting uselessness.

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