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Politics › Re: Over 50k Crows Singing Asiwaju Omo Ologo Song At Once In Kano by yarimo(m): 6:03pm On Oct 04
LegendHero:
You need to get to work. Edit the video and overlay a Bamayi voice.

Stop wasting your time on Wike guy. That man singlehandedly ensured Atiku won’t get 25% in any state in the South.
they will soon bring their over edited AI video 😆😆
Politics › Re: Over 50k Crows Singing Asiwaju Omo Ologo Song At Once In Kano by yarimo(m): 6:02pm On Oct 04
Create thread for that, this thread is about people of Kano state celebrating president TINUBU
AMINDA:
Op, do you think Nyesome Wike is the inventor of the Rainbow Coalition?
Politics › Re: What Happens When Leaders Face No Consequences? by yarimo(m): 10:27pm On Oct 03
How about someone that gave false account number and ran away with #2.13 billion ecological fund of a state as governor?
yaroinsider:
One of the biggest questions facing any democracy is not whether leaders make mistakes.

It is whether leaders face consequences when serious allegations arise.

The issue goes beyond one politician.

It goes beyond one political party.

It goes beyond one state.

At its heart is a simple question:

What message does a country send when powerful people appear able to continue their political careers while serious cases against them remain unresolved?

The Yahaya Bello example

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures despite ongoing corruption cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC is prosecuting Bello in separate cases involving allegations of money laundering, criminal breach of trust and financial misconduct amounting to tens of billions of naira. Bello has pleaded not guilty to the charges and the cases remain before the courts.

In June 2026, an Abuja court dismissed Bello’s attempt to stop one of the trials and ordered proceedings to continue.

Yet despite the legal battles, Bello continues to remain politically relevant.

That reality raises uncomfortable questions.

Accountability is not the same as allegations

To be fair, being accused is not the same as being guilty.

Under Nigerian law, every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court.

That principle protects citizens from false accusations and political persecution.

However, accountability is larger than criminal convictions.

Citizens also judge leaders based on transparency, conduct, public trust and how allegations are addressed.

When public trust begins to erode

The danger is not only what happens in court.

The danger is what happens in the minds of citizens.

When voters repeatedly see powerful figures survive scandals, investigations and court appearances without obvious political consequences, some begin to lose faith in institutions.

People start asking:

Do the rules apply equally?
Are powerful people treated differently?
Does accountability exist only for ordinary citizens?
Whether those perceptions are fair or unfair, they can damage public confidence.

The message sent to future leaders

Politics often teaches lessons.

When leaders see that serious controversies have little impact on political careers, some may conclude that public accountability is not essential.

That can create a culture where reputation matters less than political survival.

The result is a system where politicians focus more on retaining power than earning public trust.

The danger for democracy

Democracy depends on consequences.

Not necessarily prison.

Not necessarily convictions.

But consequences.

Leaders should know that citizens are watching.

They should know that performance matters.

They should know that public trust can be lost.

Without consequences, elections risk becoming contests of political strength rather than assessments of leadership.

The bigger question

The Yahaya Bello story is not ultimately about Yahaya Bello alone.

The courts will decide the legal cases before them.

The bigger issue is what Nigerians expect from people seeking public office.

Should politicians only be judged after convictions?

Should voters consider unresolved allegations?

Should public trust matter as much as legal outcomes?

These are questions every democracy must answer.

The uncomfortable truth

Countries do not become accountable because politicians suddenly change.

They become accountable because citizens demand higher standards.

The real question is not whether Yahaya Bello, or any other politician, can survive political controversy.

The real question is whether Nigerians are willing to reward leaders who answer difficult questions, embrace transparency and accept scrutiny.

Because when leaders face no consequences, the people who eventually pay the price are usually the citizens.

Source: https://yaroinsider.ng/what-happens-when-leaders-face-no-consequences/
Politics › Re: We Will Deliver 2 Million Votes For President Tinubu In Ogun State- Yayi by yarimo(m): 10:26pm On Oct 03
Bayoonanuga:
Ogun state votes not dey pass 500k votes for presidential election
but in 2027 e go pass 2 millions votes for president TINUBU
Politics › Re: Labour Party Youth Leaders Proposes Allignment With APC by yarimo(m): 10:24pm On Oct 03
Everywhere TINUBU till 2031
Politics › Re: Military Officer Praises President Tinubu For Salary Increase by yarimo(m): 10:23pm On Oct 03
In comrade WIKE voice.. as e dey pain Dem e dey sweet us as e dey sweet us e dey pain Dem 🤣🤣🤣
LagosOrigin:
Look at his name, I'm not surprised.

He's probably from Iragbiji in Osun state where the president originally comes from
Politics › Re: Wike Takes Resignation Threat To Hometown by yarimo(m): 10:21pm On Oct 03
WIKE is the greatest politicians in rivers state, everyone in rivers state is happy to have WIKE as minister
Politics › Re: Why Tinubu Could Face His Toughest Political Test In 2027 by yarimo(m): 7:54pm On Oct 03
Stale try again grin
Memphis357:
I go lie for youuuuuuuuu?
Politics › Re: Why Tinubu Could Face His Toughest Political Test In 2027 by yarimo(m): 7:49pm On Oct 03
The same language since 2003
yaroinsider:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have the power of incumbency, the backing of the ruling APC and support from many governors, but none of those advantages automatically guarantee electoral success.

As the 2027 election approaches, the president faces a difficult reality: many Nigerians are judging his administration through the lens of their daily lives.

And for many households, life has become more expensive.

The cost-of-living crisis
The biggest challenge facing Tinubu may not come from opposition politicians.

It may come from the economy.

Since the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange reforms, many Nigerians have struggled with rising food prices, transportation costs and declining purchasing power. Reuters reported widespread dissatisfaction over living conditions and economic hardship despite government claims of stabilisation.

Economic statistics matter.
But elections are often influenced by how citizens feel about their personal circumstances.

Voters may ask a simple question

Governments frequently point to economic reforms, investment inflows and growth figures.

Voters often ask something simpler:

“Am I better off than I was four years ago?”

If a significant number of Nigerians answer “no,” that could become a political challenge for the ruling party.

Insecurity remains a concern
Security continues to be a major issue in many parts of Nigeria.

Kidnappings, violent attacks and community insecurity remain part of national conversations.

Reuters reported that insecurity remains one of the key concerns influencing public opinion ahead of the election.

Even where improvements have been recorded, public perception can matter politically.

The burden of APC’s record
Tinubu is not only running as an individual candidate.

He is also running as the candidate of a party that has been in power nationally since 2015.

Opponents are likely to argue that voters should assess more than a decade of APC leadership when deciding how to vote.

This means some frustrations directed at previous administrations may also become part of the political debate.

Youth frustration could matter

Young Nigerians have increasingly expressed frustration over economic opportunities, unemployment and living conditions.

AP reporting noted growing disillusionment among many younger voters who feel political promises have not translated into meaningful improvements in their lives.

Whether that frustration translates into voter turnout remains one of the major questions of the election.

A united opposition could change the conversation
One reason many analysts believe Tinubu remains politically strong is opposition fragmentation.

However, if opposition parties overcome leadership disputes and build a credible coalition, the political environment could become more competitive. Several coalition efforts have been discussed, although opposition unity has remained difficult to achieve.

The difference between a divided opposition and a united opposition could be significant.

Tinubu’s strengths are real
To understand the challenge, it is also important to understand the president’s advantages.

The APC retains extensive political structures across the country.

Many governors are aligned with the ruling party, giving it substantial organisational reach ahead of the election.

That infrastructure is one reason many observers consider Tinubu a formidable candidate.

The uncomfortable truth
The greatest threat to Tinubu’s re-election may not come from campaign speeches, political attacks or social media criticism.

It may come from the everyday experiences of ordinary Nigerians.

If large numbers of voters conclude that their economic situation has worsened, that perception could become a powerful political issue.

If they believe conditions are improving or likely to improve, the president could benefit.

That is why the 2027 election may ultimately be less about political slogans and more about a simple question:

Do Nigerians believe their lives are moving in the right direction?

Source: https://yaroinsider.ng/why-tinubu-could-face-his-toughest-political-test-in-2027/
Politics › Re: Taraba Hosts PBAT Door-2-door Movement, Unveils Cars For Grassroots Mobilisation by yarimo(m): 7:47pm On Oct 03
In reality everywhere TINUBU till 2031
Politics › Re: APC Praise Singer Rarara Escapes Attack As Youths Reject Pro-Tinubu Song In FCT by yarimo(m): 7:46pm On Oct 03
Una no dey tire with fake news
dre11:
Rarara Escapes Attack As Youths Reject Pro-Tinubu Song In Abuja




https://leadership.ng/rarara-escapes-attack-as-youths-reject-pro-tinubu-song-in-abuja/

Nlfpmod
Politics › Re: Tinubu Must Go: Nigerians Are Hungry,stop Promising Tomorrow - Atiku Blas Tinubu by yarimo(m): 7:46pm On Oct 03
The same ATIKU that's already on his way to Dubai till one week to general election

Politics › Re: Youth Wing Of Labour Party Faction Adopts Tinubu As Presidential Candidate by yarimo(m): 7:44pm On Oct 03
Everywhere TINUBU till 2031
Education › Re: States With The Most Universities In The Times Higher Education Ranking — 2027 by yarimo(m): 5:03pm On Oct 03
Obapluto:
Northern states jus dey mumu
and number is part of south east abi ?
Crime › Re: Police React As Hoodlums Burn Down Ama Igwe Aguleri, Resume Fight Despite Talk by yarimo(m): 4:58pm On Oct 03
Peter obi and oby ezekwesili will never react or condemn it, since it wasn't in Lagos state undecided
Politics › Re: Show Nigerians One Completed Project,” Amaechi Challenges Tinubu Govt by yarimo(m): 4:50pm On Oct 03
Ameachi is looking for media attention by fire by force, nothing to campaign with grin
Politics › Re: Ohaneze Ndigbo at 50 was celebrated in lagos, Why? by yarimo(m): 4:47pm On Oct 03
Why can't they celebrate it in anambra state? I can even see eze finishing of agulu village Mr peter obi shining his teeth in Lagos city undecided
Politics › Re: Video Of City Boy Movement Rally In Ogun State For President Tinubu by yarimo(m): 4:46pm On Oct 03
Massive jubilations and celebrations all over Ogun state, wow everywhere TINUBU till 2031
Crime › Re: 48-year-old Nigerian Arrested In Thailand With 10kg Of Heroin (photo) by yarimo(m): 11:10am On Oct 03
Exporter and importer international business man, money na water on the beat grin
Politics › Re: We’re Suffering From This Government’ – ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Yobe Protesters by yarimo(m): 11:06am On Oct 03
Fake news alerts nairalanders
Ofunaofu:
‘We’re suffering from this government’ – ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Yobe protesters

Hundreds of youths yesterday staged a peaceful protest in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, tagged “Tinubu Must Go”, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast did not address their grievances.


The protest, which coincided with Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, saw the demonstrators march through the Tsohowar Kasuwa area of Potiskum, carrying placards and flags of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to the protesters, the demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and what they described as poor leadership since 2023.


“We came out today to express our fundamental rights, freedom of speech. We are suffering from this government, people are dying due to insecurity, poverty and unemployment in the land”, a protester said while speaking with newsmen on condition of anonymity.


Another protester who claimed allegiance to the opposition said the youths were saddened by the state of the nation’s economy and education system.


Eyewitnesses said the protest was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, with most of the participants being young men and women, some carrying ADC flags. One of the protesters, Malam Gambo, told journalists that the youths took to the streets to protest against bad governance, hunger and insecurity.


https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/were-suffering-from-this-government-tinubu-must-go-yobe-protesters/?utm_source=operamini&utm_medium=feednews&utm_campaign=operamini_feednews
Politics › Re: Why Do Obidients Do This? by yarimo(m): 11:02am On Oct 03
Instead of them to campaign with real obi achievements in reality that is if their is, bitter Obidients now prefer to be lying with over edited AI videos
Romance › Re: Don't Trust Women I'm Pains Right Now ( Pics Attached ) by yarimo(m): 10:53pm On Oct 02
Imalwayshorny:
Peter obi can't become president
comrade calm down this is romance section grin grin
Crime › Re: Troops Storm Suspected IPOB Camp Hidden Across Dangerous Waters In Anambra by yarimo(m): 10:49pm On Oct 02
This is very commendable from the military
Politics › Re: "The Habit Of Stealing & Claiming Our Projects Should Stop" - Makinde To FG by yarimo(m): 10:45pm On Oct 02
Makinde you are a disgrace to good governernce completely undecided
Politics › Re: Yobe Hosts PBAT Door-to-door Movement, Unveils 50 Buses by yarimo(m): 10:44pm On Oct 02
slivertongue:
Of course they will collect it and still vote him out
stale try again, the same language since 1999 grin
Politics › Re: Money-sharing Stampede: Niger State's Unending Calamities by yarimo(m): 10:42pm On Oct 02
Umar Bago the worst and unfortunate governor of Niger state in history undecided
Politics › Re: Tinubu’s Independence Day Broadcast Sparks AI Manipulation Controversy by yarimo(m): 7:45pm On Oct 02
They say ? You are not even ashamed of yourself
givedemwotowoto:
They say the audio was recorded (or generated with AI using his vocals), and the video was generated with AI, indicating serious health and possible psychological issues.

Is it that he can no longer read or what? Is he in serious psychological decline?

Serious concerns being raised here.
Politics › Re: If You Elect Me President, I’ll Spend My Holidays In Zamfara, Borno- Peter Obi by yarimo(m): 6:23pm On Oct 02
Scammer even as governor you never spend 2 hours in any LGA of anambra state. Obi campaign with your achievements as governor of small anambra state na 🤣🤣
Politics › Re: 2027: Nigerians Reject Atiku, Endorse Tinubu by yarimo(m): 5:25pm On Oct 02
This is very commendable from Nigerians
Politics › Re: Youths In Yobe State Punch And Tear Tinubu Banner, But Didn't Touch Buni - Video by yarimo(m): 10:42am On Oct 02
Instead of you guys to campaign with peter obi achievements, rather you guys prefer doing AI fake videos
LagosOrigin:
Youths in Yobe state has launched attack on tinubu poster by punching and tearing it , but they didn't touch that of Buni and others .

From the video, the were specific on whom they are not in support of.

The video has got people talking and also raised concerns about tinubu chances in the north in the coming presidential election in 2027 .

Watch video here
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdwN3UrI9wI/?stkn=MTk1MHdiMHVuODNucQ==

Nlfpmod
Politics › Re: Edo: Anyone who refuses Tinubu getting 2 million votes, Ak-47 fire - Tenebe by yarimo(m): 10:41am On Oct 02
AI videos mteeeew una no dey tire with fake news
politicoNG:
Politics › Re: Nigerian Soldiers Confirm 80% salary increase by yarimo(m): 11:12pm On Oct 01
This is very commendable from the FG

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