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Many readers may argue that Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan being from Kogi state north central is okay but the burden over conflict of interest with him being a Yoruba man appointed by the president (Tinubu) who is participating in the next election can't be disputed. It is left for Nigerians to decide if they want Tinubu to continue beyond 2027 by simply doing nothing to stop his plans.

Sahara Reporters broke the news today that Tinubu has formally fined tuned his plans for the 2027 presidential election by picking Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Kogi "Yoruba" professor as the next INEC chairman to succeed inglorious Yakubu Mahmood. The fact that Tinubu is allowed by law to appoint the next INEC chairman without any push back from Nigerians shows that Nigerians are okay and happy with the monumental rigging of elections by politicians. There is no doubt that the sinister plans on how this evil APC government will return to power have been activated and set in motion by Tinubu, Wike, Akpabio. Ganduje and other APC heavyweights.

Just as one Nairaland user called Onuman said and I quote "A person contesting election to appoint election umpire is like a football team in a national league appointing a referee for the competition. Are there no more reasonable people in Nigeria to stop the MADNESS in having the president to appoint INEC Chairman?". No one should be deceived that what happened in 2023 presidential election will magically not reoccure in 2027 presidential election as Tinubu's path to victory will only be made easier now that he is the president and owns the INEC by virtue of appointing it's chairman. If Nigerians were serious about good governance, about their future and that of the nation, they should've stormed national assembly, protested endlessly, forcing the compromised 10th Assembly to enact new laws that will stop the president from appointing INEC chairman. The nonchalant attitude and petty tribal sentiments of Nigerians over serious political issues will cost them another 4 years if nothing is done to push for electoral laws reforms that will guarantee a free and fair election in 2027.

Funny, so you think Tinubu can be voted out? Or you are just saying that as a way to sound politically expedient. I do no believe Tinubu can be removed through any election as long as he appoints the INEC chairman. Only electoral reform or a revolution can stop Tinubu from remaining in power in 2027.

helinues:
Don't cry please, today is Sunday. Make sure to obtain your PVC so that you can vote him out in 2027

Yes his policies and bad leadership is killing Nigerians, you always like to defend this bad government as i guess you're been paid to do so but if you live in Nigeria, it is only a matter of time as you will not escape the effects of this bad government that you continually support here.

helinues:
Na Tinubu dey kill people by himself. So stop the nagging

The only way I can make sense of your posts is to conclude that you don't live in Nigeria because if you do live in Nigeria then you've no conscience and will go down with this terrible government when the time comes. You will not escape the tragic fate that awaits the evil politicians you serve and defend on this platfotm unless you change your ways.

helinues:
See wailing, crying and teeth gnashing in one thread. May bitterness not be our portion in life. Amen

The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property.

Can you provide evidence to back up all you've said. Sowore's source of wealth is a private affair because he has not held any public office to be accused of looting. Are you happy with what Tinubu, Wike and other corrupt politicians occupying public office are doing with Nigeria's common wealth?

fuke:
There is no bigger thief than Sowore on this planet and
God has never created a worse self centered person.

How much does his sahara reporters make to afford the luxurious
life he lives including sending his son to elitist school in USA where he
pays more than 500,000 dollars a sesion.

Many people do not know that prior to 2015, This same Sowore was a
stauch supporter of Buhari.

Like Dele Momodu, his problem started with APC when he could
not get a ministerial appointment.

The youths came together in 2019 , but they could not agree on a candidate
as all of them wanted to be president.

in Sowores party, he was presidential candidate, he was chairman, he was finance man.

Is that the kind of mean you called actvist?

He is fighting for his belly because activism died with the likes
of Beko Ransome Kuti, Gani Fawehinmi, barrister Ishola Oshobu, Tunji Brithwhate etc.

All these Sowores, VDMs are clout chasers.

Tinubu told Nigerians in his speech to mark the end of his second year in office that the worst is behind them and that the country is getting better. He said "Today, I proudly affirm that our economic reforms are working. We are on course to building a greater, more economically stable nation,"

Sadly, Tinubu appear to be totally unaware or willfully lying to Nigerians because it just seem like the situation is getting worse. There is no day you don't read about mass killings or kidnapping of Nigerians by gunmen. It is so bad that even FCT is not spared from the carnage. How long will Nigerians continue to accept Tinubu's lies and propaganda of the APC failed government? How many more will have to perish while Tinubu and his cronies feed fat on Nigerians common wealth? When will Nigerians hold this government accountable over these killings?

Below is breaking news from Vanguard on another Abuja gruesome killing.

An Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, FCT Chapter, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu has been killed by suspected kidnappers who whisked away his three children.

It was gathered that the deceased’s residence in Kubwa district along the Kubwa-Kaduna road was invaded on Friday night by the gunmen. They abducted him alongside his three children, and later dumped his body by the roadside.

Dr Ogbu’s death was confirmed by Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu, via his Facebook page, noting that the corpse of the deceased was found on the roadside

He wrote, “Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, the immediate past chairman of the NVMA FCT chapter, who was kidnapped alongside his three children from his home in Kubwa Abuja, was found dead.

“The three children are yet to be released. May God please intervene.”

The late Ogbu was described as a dedicated professional. He leaves behind a nursing wife and grieving family members.

Dr. Ogbu’s family remains in distress as efforts continue to locate and rescue his three abducted children.

Colleagues and friends have expressed shock at the killing, describing it as a devastating loss to both his family and the veterinary profession.

The attack comes just a week after the killing of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a journalist with Arise TV, who died during a robbery in Katampe, another area of Abuja.
Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement. But investigations are reportedly underway.

When contacted, the FCT Police Command did not pick calls nor responded to WhatsApp messages.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/gunmen-kill-doctor-in-abuja-kidnap-his-3-children/

It is indeed pathetic that Nigerians are unserious people when it comes to leadership and nation building. What is happening today in Nigeria is inevitable because the Nigerian people can not progress until they come together and hold their evil leaders accountable.

Berankis:
How on earth is a former Nigerian Governor and sitting Senator have his entire family of foreign nationality? This alone is a complete COMPLETE knock off. Your interest is already divided. I thought a law in Nigeria says people with dual citizenships can't take up certain positions.
Wike has all the attributes of a misfit. And still parades himself on the media shamelessly, saying his wife is American, his Children are Americans but you the thieving father is here in Nigeria stealing funds and diverting public funds to same America.
What a Country!
What a shame of a Country!!
I mean, we are just fooling ourselves. These crop of criminals in administration won't and WILL NOT ACHIEVE ANYTHING MEANINGFUL. Their agenda is to steal and run away....

How can he rest when your party is after him with trumped-up charges just for fighting for a better country. It is not surprising that you will say that he has lost focus. When will you stop defending your oppressors?

helinues:
Yele rest. You have lost focus about important things with this clout chasing

Don't mind Wike, he can only deceive his gullible die hard fans lol

arantess:
Na Spain you dey like travel too.

ndi ori, na God go judge una

Funny interview. Wike should've been a Nollywood comedy actor instead of a politican.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FoltKrkK-w

Wike Debunks House Purchase Rumours, Tells Accusers To Bring Evidence

Sowore continues to be a consistent voice against the political elites looting the country. I do agree with his views regarding Nnamdi Kanu's case. If the Igbo people don't come together to demand for him to free, Kanu may never be free. He may never get justice as longer as APC government remains in power and the corrupt Nigerian judicial system exists to serve the government's interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbWqJp52zHA

"I love to call the FCT, the federal capital of thieves" - Sowore



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnArPE61dWk

Nigerian government already implemented such evil digital scheme with the NIN program.

mariovito:
They should do what's good for them.

I wish Nigerian government will do what's good for us.

Some people will call this antichrist doings but didn't say same when BVN was introduced here.

Nor worry, una go dey alright.

In Nigeria, the NIN system unfortunately appears to be a precursor to the digital cage described by the lady in this video. It is been pushed by the Nigerian government as a means to curb insecurity so you can not own a sim card without NIN. Recently, Wike's aide revealed how they plan to link it to Nigerians social media accounts. There is no doubt that this is indeed a worldwide conspiracy geared towards supression of free speech, end of individual freedom and total mass control.

It's a shame.

Newsmills:
Stealing is now a cherished culture with sycophants drumming for big ogas that has succeeded in mortgaging their future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZbi77niqaU

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to fully implement his plan for compulsory Digital IDs.

"EFCC - An eagle that has now tied it's eyes" OP you're right. Since the president appoints the heads of these agencies so the issue here is that these anti-graft agencies can't be independent.

You are only been speculative because the electoral votes you are stating here are from an election that was considered by many Nigerians to be rigged. The fact that Sowore chose to play a different kind of politics which you consider to be "childish" in your own view may not be a popular view shared by others as you may presume. Sowore continues to show Nigerian youths what is possible if they fight for their rights through his unique style of politics. I will say his courage and bravery towards calling out evil politicians destroying the country is one quality every Nigerian youth must learn if they hope to save the country. As for his presidential ambition, I still maintain that it is not his place to decide as it is Nigerians that will decide if they want to try an outsider or continue with recycled criminal politicians. If you are attentive to social media trends, you will agree that Sowore's efforts are not in vain.

WizardOfNG:
You are saying all this, especially the bolded, yet there is no place in your thinking to accommodate reality that illustrates Sowore is regressing in the eyes of the electorate polling 34k votes in 2019 and 14k votes in 2023. 20k less.

The Tiuubu you malign began his political career by making his name progressively. He was not a divisive character fighting everyone and everything to a standstill.

Tunji-Oji and Bosun Tidjani etal are doing well. They are in their forties while Sowore is in his fifties. They have gained positive visibilty and a firm foothold in Nigerian politics working and delivering under Tinubu. They are ready to move on to bigger and better.

Whereas Sowore will wear Babalawo outfit to court to be shouting free Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trail for a serious criminal offence, sending the message to Nigerians he is lawless.

Commonsense, because he has none, does not tell Sowore it is a turn-off to an electorate to see a Presidential candidate showing disdain for a competent Nigerian court of law.

Next minute same Sowore is fighting every single political leader, declaring them worthless and him alone saintly.

When do you think the "time will come" for such a character to ever be President? Who exactly will vote for Sowore?

The 20 year old who views Sowore with amusement because they constantly see him acting immaturely and unseriously in ways they, half his age, would not do?

Hey seem you're laughing at yourself

IgOga:
That might be true you know

Did you not read the details that Wike allegedly broke several US laws in the process of acquiring the properties. You are wrong as US government can unilaterally prosecute the case without involving Nigerian government if it is established that Wike is guilty. Tinubu may choose to look away while those in his government are stealing but it won't save Wike from the US justice system.

buckeyemedia:
Yankee will just ignore this hungry Africans, truthera make una dey deceive una self.

Only the Federal government of Nigeria can write to the United States government to make a case about Wike, not u hungry people in Africa.

Hmm I decided to reply your comment even though it was made in response to another user so as to raise certain points you are missing regarding Sowore. The appropriate way to describe Sowore is to say that he is a force who's time is yet to come because one must not be active in politics to become president, a perfect example is Trump, the current US president. Sowore has on several occasions made it clear why he does not want any other political office besides the president, the main reason was that he sees his mission of helping to save Nigeria as been a revolutionary one which he believes can be easily achieved through leading the country. It is left for Nigerians to choose if they want to try an outsider or keep recycling their political oppressors every 4 years who are only interested in looting the country. In my opinion, Sowore has demonstrated genuine consistency in the fight against bad governance and corruption. If Nigerians can allow a shady character like Tinubu who is glaringly going to be remembered as the worst president to serve, I see no reason why Sowore does not deserve a chance.

WizardOfNG:
Lol. What "awareness"? The one that saw him poll circa 34k votes in 2019 and then less than half of that, i.e 14k votes, in 2023?

Does that reality not show you he is not creating any awareness and is rather constituting himself into a nuisance and turn off to the Nigerian electorate?

OP has explained the Nigerian reality you and Sowore do not wish to accept. Same Nairaland we saw some defending Emefiele robustly ans insisting he is being set up because he is their kinsman.

Did Obidients not insult Sowore when he turned his beam on Obi?

If Sowore really wants to make a difference it won't be with his redundant message to Nigerians who, as OP said, are patently prejudiced and only see wrongdoing and corruption of others. Never their own.

Sowore should adopt moderation and pragmatism, win a political position and show what he can do from that point on and from the inside.

That is how it is done for those serious about making Nigeria better through political participation. Rolling around with policemen on the floor at airport road is not the way. It only confirms Sowore is immature and an attention-seeker with nothing to offer.

This is why his votes keep diminishing every election.
2027 I expect him to get 2k votes or less.

"EFCC - An eagle that has now tied it's eyes"
Sowore's description of EFCC was quite direct and not far from the truth regarding Wike's case.

Hmm, are you for real? So Wike should be free while abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa should be jailed?

able20:
Bayo Onanuga will write to the USA Attorney General and plead that Mr Tinubu is a very good friend and partner of Wike.
Wike, maybe the USA should confiscate the three mansions, but Wike should not go to Jail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDyB57_32XI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MyR25estE8

Sowore hit Wike 'You are a Liar and a criminal Florida Property Is Yours'

It's now almost a week since the news broke regarding revelation of Wike's Florida mansions and other luxurious properties. One would've expected Tinubu being his boss who is the president of the country, who on several occasions told the international community that "there is no more corruption in Nigeria" should've demonstrated his no tolerance for corruption within his government by asking Wike to submit himself for investigation over the allegations. Tinubu's silence over Wike's case is an indictment on his government's complicity and a direct indictment on him as an accomplice to Wike's "crimes". If the president continues to be silent and choose to do nothing to address this embarrassing situation then it is clear for all to see that Tinubu does not only condone corruption but encourages it.

Many Nigerians defending Wike are also partly to blame for the nonchalant attitude exhibited by this government towards fighting corruption. Why are Nigerians not publicly demonstrating and demanding for Wike to be suspended and investigated? Why are Nigerians not publicly demanding for an end to looting and corruption going on unchecked under Tinubu? No nation can progress if it's leaders are not held accountable.

Tinubu APC and propaganda. Let's see how it goes.

Don't mind IgOga. It is possible he or she does not even own a house.

shox:
you as a comfortable citizen of Nigeria. How many you own

If truly this is how you reason then it is hopeless trying to engage you in any meaningful conversation. It is glaring you are ready to sacrifice yourself to ensure the evil APC government remains in power beyond 2027. It is pathetic that you choose to side with your oppressors.

helinues:
Is this how the opposition want to waste the remaining one year plus to the next election?

Why are you people not interested in learning a thing from the past self