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Tinubumustgo:
Fortunately, ADC has adopted Obi to be the consensus candidate

Obidients are never truthful to themselves. They'd rather prefer building some imaginary castles in the air in order to feel happy to going into their closet and looking themselves in the mirror to tell themselves the home truth and accepting the reality of their situation.

Keep it up bro, the rest of the obedience are all on your side.

Goodlady:
Is that the right thing to do?
It's betrayal of trust.
These days we should be careful of enemies within.

No! This is not correct!

They got married but had issues and she had to pack her things and abandon the man even within one year. Later, she still asked for divorce! Is that not wickedness? Has she made any attempt to resolve whatever might have caused the misunderstanding

You abandoned someone, divorced him and still monitor his life, haba! That is witchcraft ! Fear God na.

If I were the man self, the moment she packed out provided I was not the one who threw her out), another woman, most likely her friend would have moved in in less than 3 months!

nedu666:
Another yoruba self appointed spokesman for the north. Isn't it strange how yorubas are always speaking for the north like wtf.

Truth, they say, is bitter!

There are times in life we need to be alive to realities. Rather than pass subtle insults, the more honorable thing to do is accept that reality and act accordingly so one doesn't embark on fruitless adventure.

creativejagaban:
There is no tribe that you people have not abused and disparaged, yet you shout marginalization.

People are mourning their dead, yet you want to have opinion

The president and his family are giving necessary support and solidarity to the family of the former president, yet you derive joy in abusing both the current and former president's family.

In one breath, you curse and abuse buhari's. In another breath, you accused the president of wanting to inherit buhari's 12 million votes.

The same north you always abuse and disparaged...the same north you call bokoharam and bandits...you suddenly feel concerned about them.

So if Tinubu wants buhari's 12 million votes, how does that concern you After all, you hate every other tribes apart from yours.

Meanwhile, in all this mourning period, the only person who has used the opportunity for political gain is obi, when he approached bashir and asked him to support him in becoming a president! What a man!

You used the occasion of your visit to buhari's funeral to request for vote. Is God not wonderful

Meanwhile, the president and his family are doing what is expected of them to do - to honor the memory of the late former president, but obidients are using the occasion to abuse the north and the south west and the south south.

Even when it was glaring that it was obi that visited bashir and request vote from him and took pictures with him (he always go around with content creators), you people still abused bashir and left obi.

I wonder what you will do to yourself after Tinubu is sworn in 2027

Everyone is waiting for Tinubu's second term inauguration on May 29, 2027, to decide your fate. Watch out.

The earlier they realize this, the better for them because there's no vacancy in Aso rock. In fact, they should go and prepare for 2038 because it will be the turn of the north in 2031. The north I know are seriously counting down to 2031 and no amount of begging for ticket can make them snooze.

Curious345:
Nice one .. very nice the support I am seeing from the Tinubu house .

Aisha is already divorced from Buhari . She is only there cuz Buhari don't have other wives .

I am jealous cuz her new man is lucky

🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's not late, she's still very single and searching. Be a man and shoot your shot.

Like seriously?

Begging to be the flag bearer of a party when you can easily contest and win the ticket!

Then why go around claiming you are the most credible and the most popular candidate if you're so sure of yourself?

Get this straight!

EMOTIONS DON'T WIN ELECTIONS!

If you're not willing to fight for what you want, pls take the backseat and allow those who need the ticket do their thing.

Even if ADC gifts you the ticket when you beg, will Tinubu also dash you his seat by begging?

Begging for ticket makes you look unserious.

Exousiang01:
This girl is supposed to be a lawyer yet she seems to know nothing about law.
As a matter of fact she couldn't even put together a petition.

The CTC of the court judgment clearly didn't ask her to resume as the court respected the separation of power.

Who ever is pushing her and ill advising her is not doing her or her senatorial district a favour


Where is her later of apology by the way

Bros, you are very correct 💯.

Your first paragraph says it all and your last paragraph right on point. Let her continue but I hope she doesn't elongate the suspension period with this attitude in her own interest. Because I'm sure, even the constituents she's fighting for must be tired of the drama by now.

Even the ward she came out from is really trying.

Penguin2:
How many of Obi’s birthday felicitations is on the pages of newspaper?

What happened to their social media handles?

Or Tinubu banned them from that too?

And I'm sure you must have checked his social media handles to know that nobody congratulated him on his birthday!

One thing I want you to know is that Tinubu has held many positions before he became the president. Forget politics, congratulatory messages from his business associates and interests as well as political contemporaries are enough to shut down the channels but he doesn't brag.

Let me not bore you with that.

However, kindly note that we don't have to agree with these people's ideologies and we don't even have to like them because, individually, our perspectives differ and so our opinions.

But that will not take away the facts. Trust me, if you as a person become the president of Nigeria today, I will still state the facts I know about you and I will still recognize and clap at the good things you do even if I don't like you. That is me.

Look at Wike, I have my reservations about some things that concerns him but in spite of that, he remains my best minister today, followed by Olubunmi Ojo and Sen. Dave Umahi respectively.

nrexzy:
Now they are begining to realize that everything is not by force n propaganda...

We havent helped ourselves we want others to help us... Look at how Ebonyi was transformed over night... Yet one governor is asking the people if the flyover he is building if they asked him to build it....

No be juju be that? This is what they do that irritates me most times. Rather than look at the positive side of the project and think of how they can use the infrastructure to their advantage, all they would ask is if it brings down the price of bags of rice.

ImmaculateJOE:
https://thesourceng.com/peter-obi-donates-n100m-to-school-he-has-ideas-to-change-nigeria-lives-for-humanity-bishop-onah/

He donated N100m to a school in Nsukka Sept 2021.

https://www.cknnigeria.com/2020/01/peter-obi-donates-computers-printers.html?m=1

Jan 2020

So, there were no donations in six years after he left government, only to start in 2020 when he has an interest in 2023 elections. One in 2020 and one in 2021. Then he contested and lost! Now, 2027 is approaching. I can tell you authoritatively that he has donated between #10m and #15m each in more than 10 different places this year alone!

What do you say to that? Good heart or canvassing for votes indirectly!

Oga, educate me o, I need to learn and pls only challenge my narrative with documented facts pls.

Thank you

Penguin2:
How many of this “generic” birthday wish was extended to BAT by this same people during his birthday?

It's obvious you're not even current. Or does it mean you knew and just ignored what happened just to make yourself happy?

Go back and check, he gave an express instruction that nobody should congratulate him on his birthday, just because he knew all the pages of newspapers would be filed with congratulatory messages at the expense of the government monies meant for important projects.

A simple Google search will answer your question.

Obidients jumping on this thread and rejoicing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 even the mallam who wrote this knows that he's just doing the job he's employed to do.

Keep rejoicing but go and prepare for 2031 because 2027 boat has already sailed offshore and no amount of demarketing and gaslighting can bring it back.

It's actually not far, it's just 6 years from now. So, you still have enough time to prepare yourselves. But also remember that it will be the turn of the north by 2031. So, you people should rather prepare for 2039 (if you'll still be interested by then).

He who has ears..........🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Food4Thought:
Someone should pls help me put this one inside dustbin.

It is trash can. Truth is bitter. An objective analysis of his antecedents will open your eyes.

AMINDA:
Aisha Binani, the woman collusus. She singlehandedly defeated Ribadu in all gubernatorial primaries and rumour has it she even won against Fintiri in the last election. The next governor of Adamawa State!

Like seriously 🤣🤣🤣 you mean a woman will become a governor in the north? Well, for now and in this generation, it can only be a dream. Maybe the next generation can have this changed but the north I know will not take orders from a female governor.

Now that she's changed party, let's see how it goes

Food4Thought:
We are gradually seeing who will take the ADC presidential ticket.We see it in this congratulatory message.We also see it in El-Rufai body language.APC should be ready for a very strong battle come 2027.They APC will fight but they will lose the battle.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Seriously now I understand something! I'm sure you don't represent an average Obidient because if you do and you were easily swayed by this cosmetic dressing in the name of a birthday message...and that is what is giving you high hopes like this! Then, something is wrong somewhere!

Even Peter Obi would just see this message as a generic birthday message and not take it to heart. But you're rejoicing just because of this birthday message. They play.

Zionmdde:
The criticality of the positions matters not the numbers
CBN
NNPC
FIRS
NUPRC
NMDPRA
etc
Mostly headed by SW
Most positions occupied by SE are not useful at all

Before you say why complaining, no it's not a complain, I only advocate for people to own up to their nepotism with full chest. If you decide to be nepotistic then be proud of it

Show me one agency of the government that has no budget and allocation in billions.

Also bring this appointment side by side with what was obtained in the last administration and let's check sth together.

You people believe that Rome was built in a day, right?

Even if he decides to share the appointment by the percentage value of each state or regional contribution to the center (in terms of VAT and VOTES, that 16 your region got would be too much but as an elder statesman that he is, he did not do that, yet, you complain!

This is an American eating our delicious amala with gbegiri and ewedu (abula) with ogufe the traditional way (with her bare hands). Lately I've been seeing some of our gen-z children eating amala with spoon! Where they got that from, I don't understand.

ElevationD:
Do you really believe that Obi avoids primaries?
Are you not aware that LP held their primaries in 2022 and Obi became the candidate thereafter? Obi won the LP presidential primary, which took place on May 30 in Asaba, Delta state. The presidential primary that produced Obi was conducted by the Julius Abure-led faction of the party and observed by INEC.

LP had the same factionalisation issue in 2022. A certain Calistus Okafor led one faction. Are you aware? They held their own factional primaries that produced a certain Jude Ezenwafor, former chairman of LP in Anambra. This same group went to court against the then INEC recognized Abure faction. It was the same Abure that gave INEC the date for the conduct of their presidential primary which was slated to take place in Asaba. Abure faction won.

Do not forget that two people, namely Atiku and Wike, out of their selfish interests, pushed Obi away from PDP. Knowing that it was the turn of the South, particularly the SE in 2023, there was not basis for Atiku’s attempt, talk less of Wike. They forced him away from PPD and currently, they regret it.

As already stated by you, contestants are known to perform some emergency philanthropic assignments, just to secure the votes of citizens. However, this issue of paying delegates to secure votes, is a slap on the face of citizens. If the primaries are free, fair and credible, then the best and most acceptable candidate will always emerge.

Cheers.

Good one bro 👍

I like your perspective. But unfortunately, as far as politics in Nigeria is concerned, fairness hardly plays out, that is why the proverbial saying that "whatever belongs to you will sure come to you whether you ask for it or not " never applies in Nigeria.

I always told people that when discussing issues that concerns us as Africans or Nigerians, you must always consider that peculiarity. And unfortunately, in politics, only parties are recognized for elective positions. Therefore, for you to get the ticket, you must be the one presented by your party, which means, you must have paid the price in order to emerge as the flag bearer.

Remember what happened between Atiku and Wike. In fact, those who advised Peter Obi to join the coalition made a big mistake from the very start because he had no business there in the first place. I always consider the antecedents when it comes to politics in Nigeria.

Also consider the reason Ambode was not given a second term ticket in Lagos State.

Bros, let Obi be willing and ready to play the game (if truly he wants this presidential ticket) or just take the back seat (if he thinks the vampires would stop him from getting what belongs to him) because, in the first place, nothing belongs to anybody, whoever fights wins!

Despite that we all know that the South is supposed to do eight years before returning the power to the North (according to the unwritten agreement), if Tinubu sleeps and Atiku or any other northerner wins the general election, he will have no option than to handover to so whoever wins. Anything short of that will be an invitation to chaos and anarchy.

It's that simple.

So, let him fight for it. If he wins, good for him.

ImmaculateJOE:
You know this is a big fat lie.
First of all he left office in 2014 and not the lie you told that it is 2006.

Secondly, Peter Obi has been donating generously to Health and Education institutions before 2019 that he contested as running mate to Atiku

Pardon me for the errors in dates. So, he left in 2014. And I'm not contesting his generous donations since he left office (say between that 2014 and 2021), I just asked that you provide a proof, it's that simple!

We're not arguing here but I like learning and I like people challenging my impression/narrative with facts and figures.

Thank you!

ElevationD:
Agreed. But remember that democracy does not thrive in the atmosphere of bribery. If the last American Presidential primaries involved bribing delegates, Trump might not be the President today, even with the backing of Elon Musk. Primaries must be based on clear conscience and not by either coercion or bribery. That way we are able to get the best candidates as our leaders and not crooks who bribe their way to success, only to loot and destroy.

I agree with you 💯.

However, it doesn't take away the process. Instead of clamouring for the ticket as a gift, I'd rather prefer that you make cases for sanitization of the process. Also, this is politics, if you don't do it directly, you will do it indirectly, and I will give you instances.

1. Peter Obi has been going around, donating between 10m to 15m to institutions, empowering people and all that since the campaign for 2023 elections started. I will like you to tell me where he did such after he left the governorship seat in 2006.

He only saw the need for this to canvas for votes, indirectly, just the same way Atiku and Tinubu came thru for some states that experienced flooding and fire incidents in the build up to 2023 elections.

They do all these to be in the good books of the electorates.

This happens, not only in Nigeria but everywhere all over the world.

An adage says "he who is determined to eat from the honey hidden in the rocks will not mind the impacts on the digging tools".

If he wants the position, he must be ready to play the game because that's the only way he could prove his toughness and large heart.

Thank you.

ImmaculateJOE:
Faceless group.

But then, it will do South-South coalition members a lot of good if PO emerges as ADC Presidential candidate.
Many of those seeking to become Senators, House Members and Govs can have a good shot especially now that PDP is dead.

For instance, Tonye can easily win Rivers State Governor with Obi and Ameachi's support.

Emphasis on the word 'emerges'. For you to emerge politically, you must contest and defeat! Nothing like emergence without a contest, especially in politics. Therefore, if you're not contesting, you're not emerging. Presidential ticket is not a gift given on a platter of gold.

I think the respected umbrella body of Igbo sociocultural organization group worldwide (Ohaneze Ndigbo) should start giving their youths orientation about the inherent dangers of all these things.

I am not here for bashing or profiling as that does not exonerate the criminals from the South West and the North too. But this is just too common and they should do something about this.

The youths are the future and they need to be guided so that the future is not jeopardized all in the name of looking for money.

emkz:
If this is true, how come the order on her contempt is not binding that she appealed it?

According to the CTC released by the court, some points are reproduced below.



What the judge clearly said is that the suspension was excessive. She then advised the senate to utilize their own powers to review and amend the provisions of their own rules which she considered excessive and overreaching.

She finally said she believed the senate has the power to recall the plaintiff, and she believes they should do so. Please where is the specific order there? Let us express it commonsensically: "I believe Peter Obi has the power to amend his position from 2023. For balance, I am of the opinion that Peter Obi should amend his stand and deputize Atiku so that their merger will be optimum". Please is that an order binding on Peter Obi or a friendly advise that Peter Obi is not liable to take?

Natasha, try and resume please.

By the way, they asked her to publish an apology in two national dailies and Facebook. She has refused to do so.

Due to her stubbornness, she might spend that six months suspension and even more.

Senate suspended activities to honour Buhari. After that, they'd proceed on their two month vacation.

Natasha is incorrigible. Therein lies her fundamental issue.

Bros, well done. You spoke my mind. I have said this before. If care is not taken and if this issue is not handled with maturity in the interest of peace, especially from the side of Natasha, she will end up spending more time in suspension. Not all wrongs can be righted with violence. Some require diplomacy. As a lawyer and a senator, I expect her to be knowledgeable about these matters. Even her legal team are in a position to sit her down and explain all these to her, but I doubt if they would be willing to do that because they would want bigger money for proving their capability to follow through with this case to its logical conclusion.

This is what you want to see.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/13/africa/muhammadu-buhari-dies-at-age-82

We are not fools and millions of world ranking organizations are not fools.

Those who choose to believe you, I don't know what to call them 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

Bananapill:
Oga, we no go vote northern candidate.

We must play the politics the way the north does. Everybody go dey alright las las.

But you need their votes more than they need yours

Bananapill:
I will not vote ADC if Obi isn't given the ticket.

Almost all Obidients are saying same thing.
If ADC gives Atiku the ticket, that's the end of ADC.

Tickets are not gifted. They are to be earned by contests.

Goke7:
Were all these things not agreed upon before now? this is like writing an exam when time is up

I believe they all had agreements ooo.... Peter Obi said he had been with the coalition from the very beginning and he even attended all meetings (tho, I doubt if his obidients were aware!).

So, how then do you tell me they had no agreement 🏃🏃🏃

With this strong message from the coalition, my honest opinion is for him to go back to the drawing board and take a decision almost immediately before it is too late. Already they've started reminding him that he has a history of moving from one party to another! Meaning...... I tire jor

SmartPolician:
Aliko Dangote is doing the lord's work.

Those marketers that are protesting should pool their resources together and build a refinery so they can give his refinery a run for his money.

God bless Alhaji Dangote.

Bros, you are such a very smart guy!

The marketers are free to step up their game by building a refinery and competing with Dangote. How do you tell someone not come into the business or not to sell at the price that is profitable to him while also affordable to the consumers. It is a capitalist economy and the earlier the players accepts that, the better for them.

I just don't understand what is wrong with our people. Before Dangote started refining petroleum products, they would always tell us about the landing cost going up every time. Suddenly now that has changed because they could no longer sell that narrative. Dangote should be allowed to invest in LPG and allow people to sell freely.

Of course you would not expect me to come and buy from you if your product is more expensive than that of Dangote. A word, they say, is enough for the wise

SenatorCharles1:
I wrote this as a reply to you.

Yes, the court lacks the jurisdiction to question the Senate rule or legislative business for which the court absolutely did not interfere but as touching fundamental rights of a citizen, the constitution takes preeminence over any Senate rule and her lordship wasted no time in stating the obvious in clear terms.

It's a very simple judgement that shouldn't pose any difficulty interpreting.

Suspending a senator for six months is over reaching and a violation of her fundamental right and that of her constituents. Senate rule or no Senate rule, the suspension is null and void and a violation of section 63 of the constitution period!!!

Now I see where you are coming from. Kindly note that declaring the six-month suspension over-reaching does not necessarily mean it is null and void (unless it is expressly declared as null and void!). I think there is an issue with the respective definition of 'over-reaching here'. However, I know one thing for sure, they will sort it out, one way or the other.

The only issue I see here is that a seemingly minor internal issue, when not handled properly (or with some maturity), can spiral out of control, snowballing into a very big problem.

Thanks all the same.

emmanbol:
I enjoy your response. However, I read the CTC and the judge really goofed by not making any declaration. The woman judge merely beg d senate to try and recall the senator and by so doing, d judgement didn't carry weight and the senate can do as dey wish.

I blame d useless judge and d now useless nigeria judicary

You have no need to blame the judge simply because these are two parallel arms of the same government. And by the constitution, the judiciary cannot issue orders to the legislature.

The mistake here, which i think the plantiff made, was not exhausting the internal dispute resolution mechanism before running to the courts. The judge could only make suggestions (i lack the right word here) to reconsider the reinstatement of the suspended senator in the interest of peace and fairness (not justice), especially as the representation of the constitutiency is already caught up in the whole drama.

One more thing sir,

emmanbol:
I blame d useless judge and d now useless nigeria judicary

This statement lacks civility and is very unnecessary. Only if you care to adjust tho.

SenatorCharles1:
You don't need a lawyer to tell you that.
Excuse me sir, you are wrong.

Then correct me with facts and that part of the constitution that places the judiciary above the legislature. Pls dont bother responding again if you have no facts to back it up or if your argument is based on sentiment or emotions. I am here to learn, not for banters pls.

Thank you.

I hope Natasha would not elongate the suspension period with the court processes because this could give rise to some fresh court cases.

Just saying.