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At a time when elements of the conservative northern political establishment in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appear to have resolved to shift presidential power to the South of Nigeria in 2023, the liberal northern politicians in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seem determined to retain power in the northern region beyond 2023. Led by President Muhammadu Buhari, the conservative northern establishment, which has been in firm control of the politics of Nigeria’s largest democratic demography since 2015, when the APC came to power, may have come to the realisation that it cannot hold on to power after eight years without severe consequences for the unity and continuous existence of Nigeria. From all indications, as seen in the near absence of northern presidential aspirants on its platform, the President Buhari-led APC has clearly settled for a Nigerian president of southern origin, beginning from 2023 when Nigerians will go to the polls to vote for a new president. On the other hand, the PDP, with its strongest political support base in the South and minority areas of the North (the Middle Belt), and which is expected to be the most willing to pick its presidential candidate from the region, is looking towards the North for its presidential redemption. Clearly unprepared for a Southern presidency, the PDP is hoping to opportunistically inherit the massive votes of Northern Nigeria by fielding a candidate from the region at a time the APC is looking South. In the thinking of many a PDP stalwart from the South, the interest of the party should be to win the next presidential election by any means possible and not be concerned by the morality of zoning for the purpose of equity, justice and unity. Having been defeated twice in the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections by the APC, which was heavily enamoured on both occasions by the massive votes of Nigeria’s largest voting bloc in the Muslim North, some PDP stalwarts from the South, like members of a defeated army whose officers and men are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, have surrendered to the political supremacy of Northern Nigeria. In their consideration, an average Muslim Northerner is incapable of making rational political decisions without being influenced by ethno-geographic and religious sentiments, which makes it impossible for a Southerner to defeat a Northerner in any presidential contest in Buhari’s Nigeria. And for the PDP to win back the presidency of Nigeria in 2023, the candidate has to be Northern and Muslim. Even when there are clear indications that the political establishment in the region has reached a decision to cede power to the South in 2023, some PDP pundits have expressed doubt about the sincerity of this purpose, given the fact that Northern Nigeria holds the knife (power) and the yam (patronage) and can decide to keep both. Whilst it is true that the North has the knife and yam in Buhari’s Nigeria, yet much as it may want to keep both, it is in the long-term interest of the region to relinquish power to the South as a last ditch effort to salvage whatever is left of Nigeria’s national unity and cooperate coexistence. Whereas the North wants power, still its needs the unity of the Nigerian state for its regional self-enlightened interest. Relying on this impression of the political invincibility of the Muslim North, a legion of presidential aspirants from the region have been straddling the lengths and breadths of Nigeria and making a case for “winnability” over the morality of zoning, as the PDP prepares for the 2023 presidential election. However, the widespread clamour for power shift to the South by leaders of the region across ethnic, religious and partisan divides, as contained in the Asaba Declaration of the 17 Southern governors in May 2021; a position that has been adopted by the leadership of ethnic nationalities in the region and the seeming willingness of the APC to field a Southern candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has made the PDP find itself in a state of flux, amidst a raging controversy over zoning. Whilst it is true that the North has the knife and yam in Buhari’s Nigeria, yet much as it may want to keep both, it is in the long-term interest of the region to relinquish power to the South as a last ditch effort to salvage whatever is left of Nigeria’s national unity and cooperate coexistence. Whereas the North wants power, still its needs the unity of the Nigerian state for its regional self-enlightened interest. Having failed to improve the socio-economic condition of the region and leaving it, by the end of his eight year rule, a terrorised, war thorn, poverty stricken dungeon of insecurity, President Buhari, despite his crass sectionalism, failed to wean Northern Nigeria off revenue dependency from oil minerals and tax revenues from the South. It is the monthly allocation from crude oil revenues to the 19 states and 419 local governments of the North that is used to fund the elaborate and flamboyant Emirate system in the region. Just as the monthly allocation is also used to sustain the rich lifestyles of the political elite and their Ulama collaborators, whose duty is to put a stamp of religious authority on their divine right to rule over the people. Most importantly, for a region that is ravaged on all sides by terrorist groups, Northern Nigeria may fall to the combined armies of Boko Haram and killer herdsmen in the event of a prolonged disruption of oil production by militant agitators in the oil producing states of the South, resulting in the inability of government to fund security operations. Aware of this stark reality, in addition to a deeply polarised polity along the North/South and Muslim/Christian divides, the North may have taken a painful decision to cede power to a trusted ally and friend from the South, who has the capacity to heal a fractured Nigeria by not elevating the interest of his region over those of the others. It may have been provoked, abused and maligned but the North is not ready for a divorce from the Southern lady of means. And this is why no Northern presidential candidate of any party is likely to make much impact in the North, as most of the votes in the region will be mobilised for a preferred Southern candidate in the 2023 presidential election. For a multi-ethnic and religious country like Nigeria, the principles of zoning and rotation of political leadership positions amongst the constituent peoples and regions, which has been in place since its independence in 1960 as a means of ensuring justice, inclusivity, peace and unity, is affirmed in section 14[3] of the 1999 Constitution… For a multi-ethnic and religious country like Nigeria, the principles of zoning and rotation of political leadership positions amongst the constituent peoples and regions, which has been in place since its independence in 1960 as a means of ensuring justice, inclusivity, peace and unity, is affirmed in section 14[3] of the 1999 Constitution, which states that; “The COMPOSITION of the Government of the Federation or any of its agencies and the conduct of its affairs SHALL be carried out in such a manner as to reflect the federal character of Nigeria and the need to promote national unity, and also to command national loyalty, thereby ensuring that there shall be no predominance of persons from a few States or from a few ethnic or other sectional groups in that Government or in any of its agencies.” It is in furtherance of this constitutional provision that a political convention was evolved to rotate the office of the president between the pre-amalgamation (1914) territories of Northern and Southern Nigeria every after two terms of eight years each. That the PDP may not sail against the strong wind of the presidency that is blowing South, will be for the party to field a Southern candidate as its candidate in the 2023 presidential election. For the PDP, the 2023 presidential election is not just about “winnability” but actually survival. While the APC is dominant in the North and the PDP’s strongest support base is in the South, the move by the APC to field a Southern candidate in the 2023 presidential election will torpedo the PDP from the region, if the party fields a Northern candidate. And if the PDP goes ahead to sail against the wind in 2023 by fielding a Northern candidate, the ship of the party will capsize, sink into oblivion, as the party will lose in the North and in the South to the APC and go into extinction in post Buhari Nigeria.
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One of the clauses Roman Abramovich inserted in the deal to sell Chelsea is called Anti-Glazers deal. What Is The “ANTI-GLAZER” Clause Roman Abramovich Inserted Into The Chelsea Deal With Todd Boehly? Now, let's go back to when “The Glazers” bought Manchester United. The Glazers took over Man United in 2005 when Glazer senior, Malcolm bought 90% of Man United in a £790M deal. The Glazers “floated” Manchester United on the New York Stock Exchange When a company is “floated”, it means giving a percentage of the company for sale to the public in the form of shares The Glazers have made hundreds of millions of pounds from the sale of shares ever since. It didn't end there, they also saddled the club with expensive debts. As of 31st December 2021, Manchester United's net debt stood at £494.8M. There are no limits to their accumulation of debt. Man United tops the net debt club league table comfortably thanks to the Glazers. The Anti-Glazer Clause also states that Todd Boehly and his consortium would not be able to “float” Chelsea as The Glazers did to Man United for the next ten years. They won't be making money from Chelsea by selling its shares. No payment of dividends and management fees . The Clause also placed a limit on the debt the new owners can place on the club. It also made sure the group pledged £1.75B to be invested in Chelsea's male and female teams, the academy, stadium, and the Chelsea Foundation. Roman Abramovich secured Chelsea for at least 10yrs. Thanks to Roman Abramovich for securing Chelsea future in the next 10 years and also to Todd Boehly? for accepting these terms and conditions. Copied
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Petwr Obi was a guest on the Brekete family station. Brekete is an Abuja Radio Station on 101.1 FM Phoning Program Anchor By a man with Studio NAME; ORDINARY PRESIDENT. Below are some of Obi's sound Bites which caught Mr shedding tears and weeping for Nigeria and Nigerians. I wonder if Nigeria and Nigerians can afford to miss Peter Obi's Presidency. 1. It is a mark of irresponsibility that our children are at home and we are campaigning - Peter Obi 2. We bought our tickets at 40million/100 million. Can Nigerians demand from candidates their annual in come taxes - Peter Obi 3. Nigeria is chairing 18 billion dollars from oil revenue while Malaysia is making 50 billion dollars from Diaspora remittance - Peter Obi 4. By 2030 the whole world will be in dire need of computer engineers and health professionals to the tune of 10 million people and our children are wasting at home - Peter Obi 5.Kwamen Nkuruma University Ghana is the best university in Africa and one of the best 50 in the world in science and Technology study - Peter Obi 6. If I become the President education in primary and secondary schools will be free while Tertiary education will not be free - Peter Obi 7. My first three priority as President will be education, education and education - Peter Obi 8. I will invest and invest in education and export graduates and increase diaspora remittance from 20 billion dollars - Peter Obi 9. As Governor of Anambra State I paid all Corps members serving in schools 4,000 naira on 24th of every month as stipend - Peter Obi 10. As Governor I paid every citizen of Anambra above age of 70 and residing in rural area a stipend of 5,000 naira every month - Peter Obi 11. When I assumed office as Governor, I discovered the that Anambra State have governor's Lodge at Abuja. I renovated the building and donated it to United nations free of charge. It eliminated our cost of maintenance and till today UN has been supporting Anambra State Government - Peter Obi 12. You can fight insecurity in two ways, natural insecurity is fought by creating job and institutional insecurity will be fought with Technology - Peter Obi 13. There is nothing like security vote in our constitution. What we have is contingency vote which should be max 4% of expenditure - Peter Obi 14. As Governor they brought security vote of 12.5 billion for approval annually. From there I gave each primary school in the sate 5 million each, secondly school 10 million each and supported five school of nursing and midwifery to get accreditation. Gave about 500 first class graduates from Anambra each 1 million Naira. All cost the state 10 billion. The remaing 2.5 billion was used as security vote which covered payment of security personnel at communities, bought vehicles for 200 communities in Anambra - Peter Obi 15. To create jobs banks must be made to give certain percentage of loans to SMEs - Peter Obi 16. I have a 28 years old son who works in UK and he has no car. He has to earn and buy himself a car - Peter Obi 17. My 30 years old daughter is a teacher in a secondary school and she is happy doing her work - Peter Obi 18. Throughout my 8 years as Governor, nobody of Obi family served in my government. I was the one elected and none of them. I take all responsibility of governance - Peter Obi 19. If as President, I don't steal, my wife and children don't steal, Corruption would have been cut by 50% - Peter Obi 20. The youths you neglect today will take a revenge on you tomorrow. TAKE BACK YOUR COUNTRY
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Peter Obi and The Popular Imagination By: Austin Tam-George. I served as Commissioner for Information in a PDP government in Rivers State a few years ago, but I was not a member of the party. In fact, I have never been a member of any political party in Nigeria. Do not blame me for this. For anyone watching from outside, politics in Nigeria may seem like a peep into a dimly-lit psychiatric ward, where the inmates cannibalize one another in a deadly struggle for the Warden's key. But in this election season that has brought all kinds of people to the market square, Mr Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, appears to have seized the popular imagination. In an era of vulgar political exhibitionism, Mr Obi projects himself as a frugal, disciplined and thoughtful contender for the high office he seeks. When he talks about public policy, Peter Obi speaks with an infectious earnestness of purpose that is not only rare in Nigerian politics, but in African political and developmental conversations. You could tell where he stands on the important issues, because on a sector by sector basis, Mr Obi speaks about his ideas in clear, programmatic and actionable terms. Secondly, by most accounts, Peter Obi left a decent record of service in Anambra State during his time as governor. I have overheard sensible people complain about Peter Obi's soft and " feminine" voice, and they tend to mock the 'simplicity ' of his clothing. This is laughable because, like most Nigerians, I doubt that the acute security and economic problems that have beset the country would suddenly disappear because of the seductive baritone of the next President. In fact, from a communication standpoint, the tone of Peter's voice and the consistent modesty of his physical appearance actually reinforce his authenticity. Politics may be about a contest for power, but for Peter Obi, it is also about the ability to mobilize the power of semiosis to convey a consistent message - a message of simplicity, native intelligence and connection with everyday people. This is why despite attending Colombia, Oxford, Harvard and other Ivy league universities around the world, Mr Obi continues to speak and present himself as Peter Obi, from Anambra State, not Abraham Lincoln lite. Despite being a billionaire entrepreneur, Peter Obi caries himself with quiet, unobtrusive dignity. For decades, Mr Obi has conducted his philanthropy in education with the resilience of a lonely soldier ant. He has spent billions of his own money, building schools and sending abandoned children across the country back to school. In the coming weeks, Mr Obi's political destiny will be decided in the party primaries, by politicians with acute allergy for good governance, in the Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP). Is Nigeria ready for Peter Obi? - Dr Austin Tam-George is a former Commissioner for Information, Rivers State.
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PETER OBI AND THE POPULAR IMAGINATION. By: Austin Tam-George. I served as Commissioner for Information in a PDP government in Rivers State a few years ago, but I was not a member of the party. In fact, I have never been a member of any political party in Nigeria. Do not blame me for this. For anyone watching from outside, politics in Nigeria may seem like a peep into a dimly-lit psychiatric ward, where the inmates cannibalize one another in a deadly struggle for the Warden's key. But in this election season that has brought all kinds of people to the market square, Mr Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, appears to have seized the popular imagination. In an era of vulgar political exhibitionism, Mr Obi projects himself as a frugal, disciplined and thoughtful contender for the high office he seeks. When he talks about public policy, Peter Obi speaks with an infectious earnestness of purpose that is not only rare in Nigerian politics, but in African political and developmental conversations. You could tell where he stands on the important issues, because on a sector by sector basis, Mr Obi speaks about his ideas in clear, programmatic and actionable terms. Secondly, by most accounts, Peter Obi left a decent record of service in Anambra State during his time as governor. I have overheard sensible people complain about Peter Obi's soft and " feminine" voice, and they tend to mock the 'simplicity ' of his clothing. This is laughable because, like most Nigerians, I doubt that the acute security and economic problems that have beset the country would suddenly disappear because of the seductive baritone of the next President. In fact, from a communication standpoint, the tone of Peter's voice and the consistent modesty of his physical appearance actually reinforce his authenticity. Politics may be about a contest for power, but for Peter Obi, it is also about the ability to mobilize the power of semiosis to convey a consistent message - a message of simplicity, native intelligence and connection with everyday people. This is why despite attending Colombia, Oxford, Harvard and other Ivy league universities around the world, Mr Obi continues to speak and present himself as Peter Obi, from Anambra State, not Abraham Lincoln lite. Despite being a billionaire entrepreneur, Peter Obi caries himself with quiet, unobtrusive dignity. For decades, Mr Obi has conducted his philanthropy in education with the resilience of a lonely soldier ant. He has spent billions of his own money, building schools and sending abandoned children across the country back to school. In the coming weeks, Mr Obi's political destiny will be decided in the party primaries, by politicians with acute allergy for good governance, in the Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP). Is Nigeria ready for Peter Obi? - Dr Austin Tam-George is a former Commissioner for Information, Rivers State.
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Peter Obi Set the Stage on Fire in Brekete Family station. The Brekete family had its highest YouTube streams in under 12 hours cos of Peter Obi. Trended on Twitter cos of him. That's the highest grassroots station in Nigeria. I was shocked that people residing outside the country was even calling to ask Peter Obi questions. They all felt his presence. The presence of a leader talking to his followers. Nigerians are alien to Peter Obi personality. They have never seen a man like him that made governance so simple and More of services . Nigerians have been abused by political miscreants masquerading and lording over them . Today, they felt the presence of a leader who want to serve and rescue them. Imagine a Governor entering the flood to go rescue a man whose business was destroyed by flood and wanting to commit suicide. A governor holding town hall meeting and a Jss1 student stood up to remind him of his promise he made to renovate their school. He left the town hall meeting, went to a commercial bank , cash out the money and handed it over to the student who gave it to her principal and teachers who were present. Imagine a governor who had all the phone number of the senior prefect in his state and communicated with them to know the issue they were facing in school . Man was paying 5k to every 70 years and above residing in villages . Imagine a governor who doesn't own a single land in Anambra state . Imagine a governor whose daughter is a secondary school Teacher and his son doesn't own a car. That young girl Amina in the studio has already been bought over . She was begging Peter to use same model in Anambra school and help Nigeria school. We we really alien to this kinda personality. Cos if we ain't alien, we shouldn't be looking for who to lead us come 2023, we should have adopted and press forward that is Peter Obi or no one. Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion, insecurity and poverty doesn't respect tribe or religion. We have made grace mistakes in the past due to our relion and ethnic sentiments, 2023 is time to right out wrong . We will be doing ourselves a disservice if we miss the person of Peter Obi come 2023. God bless Nigeria
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Tinubuadvocate:As Billionaire . But you will return to Nairaland as a kpomo eating bigot. |
That's the reason why most intelligent folks have left Nairaland. The tribal bigotry here is nauseating. Many people downplay on the importance of Nairaland because of this tribal war going on here |
Good day everyone. My friend's phone was stolen last night and the thief has successfully moved out cash from his Zenit and FCMB. He went to Zenit Bank and was told it via Paystack. I am still wondering how someone can successfully moved money from one's account without the person pin. How are they really doing this. And why is that our banks are yet to unravel how these people do this and stop it. Everyday is same old story . I still believe these people have insiders in the bank that gives them information. Please if you know how his phone can be tracked , please help |
optimistfeel:Russia invaded Ukraine . They are conspirator of the war. Ukraine is seen as defensive . They are fighting for survival hence the sympathy towards them |
Michael004:We have pursue Yiu guys out of twitter . We will also pursue Yiu guys out from the street Just wait |
KingKO22:That question should be directed to ATIKU. Where was he after the 2019 election. He ran to Dubai to chill. Obi was on every TV station and seminars sensitising Nigerians. When Fg banned Twitter , Atiku took off. Obi was there tweeting and defending the youths . Where was Atiku ?. Now he wants to youths to stand with him. They will be shocked what will happen. |
jconsulting:Igbos hasn't smelled Aso Rock but they are better tribe . Please how has ASO ROCK helped your tribe . Kindly tell me please |
Sonyboom765:Can you type this without crying . Or better still reduce the volume of your cry ![]() |
hakeemhakeem:I am in twitter . I will vote . Delegates are Also on twitter. If they ain't on twitter, their kids are there too seeing what's happening. |
Wazobia2216:U ain't talking about popularity again abi I thought u guys said election in Naija nah about Popularity. Obi has popularity and competence. |
See the engagements of Atiku, Saraki and Peter Obi when they announced their that they have been screened . Omoh they are 5 hours ahead of Obi ohhh. Mehn . Don't know me election isn't won on twitter. You are either lying or envious . The same people on twitter live on the street ![]()
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Peter Obi is really giving political gladiators headache hence they have sent their minnows to attack him and his supporters. They can't believed how Peter Obi is pulling this massive movement. This is pure love. Something money cannot buy Obi has unlocked the mind of Nigerians who have been having voting apathy. All they want is Peter Obi. I swear PDP will lose to APC if they fail to give Peter Obi the ticket. Nigerians voted for Atiku cos they saw him as tye lesser evil. You cant tell them otherwise now. The heat is on mehn. Everywhere on twitter is Peter Obi. They even had to shadow ban tye name Peter Obi on Twitter for days . Don't tell me election isn't won on twitter. It was on twitter that Buhari and APC sold majority of their propagandas to Nigerians .
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Breaking : Todd Boehly has been selected as the preferred bidder. The total bid from the Boehly team was in excess of £4BN. The take over and approval from The UK government is expected to take up to two weeks
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Lordbinsmar:This is tye reason why many people don't rate Nairaland. It is because of bigots like you. Grow up |
Man Utd fan and a Chelsea season ticket holder Sir Jim Ratcliffe launches last-gasp £4BILLION bid to buy Chelsea which includes £1.75bn on team and stadium!!! He has offered 1B more than the other bidders What’s your thoughts on this.?
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Urbanchampion:You are here insulting a man whose life is far better than You just because you want someone who has looted Lagos dey to become the president. Dont go and do something meaningful with your life . |
The sooner you all realise that Reno is a hustler fighting for his survival flthe better for you all. He is a staunch Atiku supporter and Peter Obi emergence and love is giving them headache. They are looking for everything to discredit his presidential ambition so Atiku can win it. They hav nothing against the man hence chose to attack his supporters. Please what did Buhari region did to get the presidential Spot?. Same Buhari, whose supporters went on a killing spree after he lost 2011 election. Reno is a hustler and is only a fool that will take him serious |
Igbo:He is the saviour of Nigeria. Better accept it now |
jerseyboy:It is easy to see a bigot who doesnt want to vote for Peter Obi. Is very easy . Statement like this is a clear example of it. Obi isn't contesting to be president of the Igbos but Nigeria and his supporters ain't only Igbos. So when you see comments like yours is a clear indication that you don't have anything against him hence choose to attack his fellowers. Please how do u want us to market him. Compare with the way Buhari was marketed. BTw, are you voting Igbos or Peter Obi? |
The emergence of Peter Obi in the political landscape has sent cold chivers down the spine of so called political gladiators in Nigeria and their supporters. Did you notice that is either they are using Peter Obi model of Wealth Creation to campaign or their Supporters are attacking Peter Obi. You will hardly see supporters talk about their candidate cos they don't have anything to talk about them . Obi has made it difficult to sell a spoilt goods to Nigerians. Campaigning for Peter Obi is the easiest job anyone will ever do no wonder people are doing it freely without a dime. God bless Peter Obi for reawakening our political consciousness.
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Assetinvestor:Lol. Truth is Peter Obi has made it very difficult for them to campaign for their preferred candidate. They chose to castigate him |
Throwback: Peter Obi Donated N1m to LGEA Primary School, Idekpa Imane, Kogi State in 2016. when they say his philanthropic gesture is limited just only in the south, show them this. A true Nationalist!
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Peter Obi's philanthropic gesture, investment and donation across all sector, especially in education goes beyond borders, Unlike others that shares ₦10,000. September 2021, Mr Peter Obi has donated N100m to Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital Nsukka (BSSHN) to upgrade its School of Nursing and Midwifery to a College. I rather stick to a man that impact life positively than the once that once who share peanut money to gain popularity . Throw back: in 2017, Peter Obi Donated N2 Million to 2 schools in illela, Sokoto State Thank You Peter Obi for making it easy for us to Support you.
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Bonesbreaker:I have never campaigned for a Politician before , I currently have like 5 of my guys who are ready to enter street . Nigerians are yet to experience the kinda campaign Obi will have . It will be huge. There are indications for him to move to APGA |
Since 2014, Peter Obi has gone to various TV Stations, seminars both home and abroad birthing a new way of governance in the mind of the people via his interviews and talk shows. He has really opened the eyes of many Nigerians in the need to elect credible leaders. Little wonder his video clips giving solutions to issues and telling Nigerians the need to vote for a credible leader is all over the internet. The only Politician so far with practical proof of what he will do. Others just dey shout give me power , give me power. Is not a surprise that as it stand , Tinubu Osibanjo and other politicians don't vennstand a chance against him, man has really raised bar high. I have never seen a politician with this kinda support from the Youth before . The love is too massive . These guys are drumming his support on daily basis without receiving a dime. For weeks Now, Obi has been trending on Twitter. The most popular politician in Nigeria right now . I am not surprised. In 2003 governorship election in Anambra state , Peter Obi was unknown. Man came from nowhere like tsaumi people carry his mandate as their personal property. The love was so massive. I was still a kid then, but I was madly in love with him .Little wonder he was the first governor to win in an industrial court . There is something about that Man I must confess. More like grace or street credibility The only reason why Obi won't be on the ballot under PDP is due to corruption and ethnic sentiments. Man is shoulder above every other Politicians. Even if he failed to clinch the party Primary, he has really raised the bar up and election next year will be more on credibility and practical solutions Thank You Okwute.
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