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I am here to remind Obidients that Peter Obi was impeached as governor over allegations of financial misconduct, including misappropriation of funds and the award of contracts to friends and associates without due process. The impeachment was later overturned by the courts on procedural grounds, not because he was proven innocent of the allegations. againstbabangida.com/index.p…
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See the NDC wey their online army dey criticize and castigate everybody. On top say na one man party ooooo. And they were busy bashing ADC becuase the candidates complained about process. Una see any ADC primaries where people dey fight? Obidients no fit repost this one because they are hypocrites 🧐🫤
Update: Disruption and cancellation of NDC primary election at Abraham Adesanya Estate in Ajah , Eti-Osa, Lagos. Unconfirmed reports suggest that one of the aspirants came with Thuğs to disrupt the process. Lol 😆
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VIDEO: 'We saw the chairman announce votes that were not cast' — aggrieved NDC house of reps aspirants threaten to go to court if their concerns are not addressed
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NDC members cards in Kabusa ward of AMAC, FCT torn at Reps primaries
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Nigeria needs experienced, competent, and courageous leadership, and many believe His Excellency Alhaji @atiku, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, represents that choice ahead of the 2027 elections under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Supporters point to his track record in public service, economic reforms, private sector experience, and national unity efforts as reasons he stands out among other contenders. From economic revival and job creation to security reform, restructuring, youth empowerment, and national cohesion, Atiku is presenting himself as a leader with clear ideas and practical solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. The coalition is growing. The movement is rising. ADC – Arise and Shine!!! 🇳🇬💪
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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s Presidential Experience According to Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo mentioned that he intentionally left Vice President Atiku Abubakar to govern Nigeria during the first 4 years (1999–2003) while he was in foreign nations strengthening our diplomatic relationships and seeking to cancel Nigeria's debt. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar led Nigeria for those first four years, earning the admiration of many governors, who even urged him to run in the 2003 elections. It is only in Nigeria that people believe former governors possess more experience than a former vice president —despite the vice president (1999–2003) having governed Nigeria and managed 36 state governors both individually and collectively as Chairman of the National Economic Council. Thanks Dos Santos Politico✌️ #WhoIsAtiku #TheManAtiku #TheAtikuChallenge #AtikuChallenge #ADCCoalition #Atiku #AtikuAbubakar @tinyandagod @Stigmatronic @Chuka_Facts @Esteembehemoth @DaddyB_2023
Atiku Abubakar's Political Associates: Presidential Experience, Leadership Qualities, and Personality. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's political associates: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Dubem Onyia, Audu Ogbeh, Boni Haruna, Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and Titi Ajanaku spoke about the presidential experience, leadership qualities, and personality of the former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is more experienced than any of the politicians contesting in 2027. I am certain that Atiku Abubakar can never introduce a bad policy like Bola Tinubu whose supporters think he's a listening president after reversing a bad policy. Important Statements: Bola Tinubu: “Atiku knows how “to chart the course and steer the ship”. Audu Ogbe: “He’s a poor man by origin and by birth and therefore should understand the problem of poverty which a president, any leader of this country must understand”. Chief Olusegun Osoba: “A good leader is the one who is able to delegate functions and is able to use the intellect of those around him to arrive at a just decision”. #WhoIsAtiku #TheManAtiku #TheAtikuChallenge #AtikuChallenge #ADCCoalition @tinyandagod @ajdc4 @Ubando001 @Udoh_D @udeochusp @Chuka_Facts @Esteembehemoth
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Editorial Opinion: Atiku’s Right to Contest and the Politics of Fear The growing noise around former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to contest the presidency again betrays more fear than reason. Some political commentators and partisan voices have attempted to paint his ambition as excessive or unnecessary, but in truth, Atiku is merely exercising a right enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Democracy thrives on choice, and the ballot—not blackmail—should determine who leads. Atiku has been consistent in his pursuit of the presidency, and while critics dismiss this as desperation, supporters see it as resilience and commitment to service. His record as a democrat, investor, and bridge-builder between the North and South places him uniquely in Nigeria’s political landscape. His insistence on contesting should not be seen as a threat but as an opportunity for Nigerians to once again decide if his vision matches the country’s aspirations. The real question is: why is there so much fear whenever Atiku declares his intention? The answer lies in the depth of his political structure and the loyalty he commands nationwide. Few politicians can match his network, reach, and financial muscle. This explains the panic and attempts to intimidate him out of the race. Those who have benefitted from fractured opposition politics fear that Atiku’s presence could unite a coalition strong enough to challenge the ruling party. It is important to stress that Nigeria does not belong to a select few who believe political offices should rotate among their circle of influence. The Constitution allows every qualified Nigerian, regardless of past attempts, to contest. To seek to silence Atiku is to undermine the democratic rights of all citizens. If Nigerians do not want him, they will reject him at the polls, not in the media or through orchestrated propaganda. The ruling elite should therefore focus on governance—fixing the economy, tackling insecurity, reducing poverty—rather than expending energy on Atiku’s ambition. The real fear should not be about Atiku running; it should be about whether the government in power has delivered enough to withstand the judgment of the electorate. Atiku’s decision to contest again is neither abnormal nor unconstitutional. In fact, persistence is not alien to global politics—many leaders across the world contested multiple times before achieving victory. Nigeria’s democracy must mature to the point where ambition is not criminalized. If Atiku represents an idea, the ballot box remains the ultimate test. Until then, the noise should stop. Let Atiku contest. Let Nigerians decide. That is the essence of democracy. Dare Adelekan and Probe Communications Ltd
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RT @batten_von: The Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (@inecnigeria) has withdrawn recognition of the leadership of the Af…
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“I dissociate myself from those calling other Leaders in the Coalition bad names. These are criminal elements who are trying to hurt the Peter Obi brand.” - Peter Obi
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Chief Dele Momodu, you are entirely correct. In this video, H.E. Atiku Abubakar recounted how he ensured that his political godfather, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua who was upset about the choice of Babagana Kingibe as the running mate—supported M.K.O. Abiola even though Atiku was not selected. Unlike Nyesom Wike, Atiku was not embittered; instead, he arranged for Olusegun Obasanjo and Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s father to speak to Shehu, urging him not to do anti-party and support MKO Abiola. In Wike’s situation, he went against the PDP, causing significant damage to the party that has done so much for him since 1999. The story that Atiku Abubakar narrated in this video has shown that he's not a desperate politician because when the Governors wanted him to contest in 2003, he declined and said he would not betray Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Also, in 2010 in the PDP presidential primaries, he lost to Goodluck Jonathan. He had the choice to behave like Nyesom Wike to say, it's the turn of the North after the death of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua but he didn't do such rather he stayed in the party to support the president. On February 3rd, 2014 Atiku Abubakar resigned from the PDP and joined the APC on February 5th, 2014. The Waziri of Adamawa didn't leave the party because of zoning as people have stated because the PDP in November 2014 extended the selling of Governorship nomination forms and also printed one presidential nomination form. Atiku Abubakar wasn’t part of those who left the PDP National Convention because he left the party 10 months before the National Convention. History needs to be taught in our schools for Nigerians to know the truth. As they say, “A people without the knowledge of their history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots”. _ Marcus Garvey
Let me respond with historical facts only: 1. ATIKU ABUBAKAR planned to be a President in 1993 but he was advised to step down for CHIEF MOSHOOD ABIOLA. He did without throwing tantrums. He was to be picked as runningmate to ABIOLA but he lost that as well... 2. ATIKU later contested as Governorship candidate in his home State, former Gongola and now Adamawa. He won. OLUSEGUN OBASANJO soon invited him as Vice Presidential candidate. They won together and spent eight glorious years in power.. 3. GOODLUCK JONATHAN was not likely to win a Presidential election on his own capacity but he did, miraculously, after his Boss PRESIDENT SHEHU MUSA YAR'ADUA passed on. 4. PAT UTOMI wanted to be President in 2011. He withdrew midstream. Next time, my Brother PROF decided to downgrade to the Governor of Delta State. I was in tears when I watched his breathtaking narration of how he could not even locate the venue of his party's gubernatorial primary. NYESOM WIKE wanted to be President in 2023. He lost his party's primary to ATIKU ABUBAKAR. He lobbied for the Vice and still didn't get it, due to character flaw of poor anger management. He's been inconsolable since then. 5. Democratic Power is never by force. ATIKU is very humble in pursuing his dreams. So, it is never an insult to change strategy for the overall good of your country... There are different ways of arriving at a destination...
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Good morning Nigerians, yesterday was another game changer with Peter Obi committment to ADC, majority of the Agbados have been crying because of that space, and they now see ADC as the only viable party to send them away in 2027. My Advice for the youths out there is that go to your ward and be a member of the party, meet with people at grassroots level, make decisions together and let us encourage others to do so. our primary aim is to send APC back to the opposition they belong to, they have been tested but fail woefully. we will not not encourage failure. we must bring back our Democracy. ADC........Arise & Shine.
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No matter how rich you are individually as a Nigerian, we are all collectively poor. Very poor. You only realize this during emergencies. A fire breaks out and there is no fire service. An accident happens and there is no first aid, no ambulance, no system. Today, a world boxing champion like Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident and not a single ambulance showed up. Someone that rich and globally known. People only gathered around him like it was a carnival. No safety measures. No trained response. Just chaos. An accident that claimed two lives o! Last month, an aide to a sitting governor was stabbed at a political event.. Somebody lifted him on his shoulder ! Such a gory sight! Still no ambulance Not even for a governor’s aide. That is real poverty. In Nigeria, money does not save you in a crisis. Influence does not protect you. When it matters most, everyone is poor. To the rich and influential Nigerian who thinks demanding a better country is for the poor masses, one day you will understand. In an emergency, you are just as poor as the rest of us. Nigeria is poor. Poor poor. RIP to the dead and wishing Anthony Joshua quick recovery.
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"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians..." - President Donald J. Trump
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PRESS RELEASE  FORGERY OF TINUBU'S TAX REFORM LAW IS AN ACT OF TREASON AGAINST THE NIGERIAN PEOPLE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria's tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. It reveals a government more interested in extracting wealth from struggling citizens than empowering them to prosper. The Unconstitutional Alterations The following substantive changes were allegedly illegally inserted into the tax bills after parliamentary approval, in clear violation of Sections 4 and 58 of the 1999 Constitution: 1. New Coercive Powers Without Legislative Consent *Arrest powers granted to tax authorities *Property seizure and garnishment without court orders *Enforcement sales conducted without judicial oversight These provisions transform tax collectors into quasi-law enforcement agencies, stripping Nigerians of due process protections that the National Assembly deliberately included. 2. Increased Financial Burdens on Citizens *Mandatory 20% security deposit before appealing tax assessments *Compound interest on tax debts *Quarterly reporting requirements with lowered thresholds *Forced USD computation for petroleum operations These changes erect financial barriers that prevent ordinary Nigerians from challenging unjust assessments while increasing compliance costs for businesses already struggling in a difficult economy. 3. Removal of Accountability Mechanisms *Deletion of quarterly and annual reporting obligations to the National Assembly *Elimination of strategic planning submission requirements *Removal of ministerial supervisory provisions By stripping away oversight mechanisms, the government has insulated itself from accountability while expanding its powers—a hallmark of authoritarian governance. A Government Against Its People This constitutional violation exposes a troubling reality: a government obsessed with imposing ever-increasing tax burdens on impoverished Nigerians rather than creating conditions for prosperity. Instead of investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment that would expand the tax base organically, this administration chooses the path of aggressive extraction from an already struggling populace. Nigeria's poverty rate remains alarmingly high, unemployment continues to devastate families, and inflation erodes purchasing power daily. Yet rather than supporting citizens to become more productive, thereby generating sustainable tax revenues, the government employs draconian measures to squeeze resources from people who have little left to survive. True economic growth comes from empowering citizens, not impoverishing them further through punitive taxation and erosion of legal protections. A thriving economy with prosperous citizens naturally generates robust tax revenues. But this requires vision, investment, and patience, qualities evidently lacking in an administration that resorts to constitutional manipulation to achieve short-term fiscal goals. I hereby call upon: 1. The Executive to immediately suspend the implementation of the tax law effective January 1, 2026 to give room for a proper investigation. 2. The National Assembly to immediately rectify these illegal alterations through proper legislative processes and hold accountable those responsible for this constitutional breach. 3. The Judiciary to strike down these unconstitutional provisions and reaffirm the sanctity of the legislative process. 4. Civil Society and all Nigerians to reject this assault on democratic principles and demand governance that serves the people rather than exploiting them.
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ADC’S PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE 2026 BUDGET 2026 Budget. A Budget of Quicksand, More Debt and Wishful Thinking. After a careful review of the 2026 Budget Proposal presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, December 19, 2025,
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Nigeria is a sovereign country, but bandits and terrorists are invading communities and collecting ransoms as a precondition for not attacking them. A sovereign country that still imports toothpicks. Buhari ruled over this same sovereign state for eight years and could not build a single hospital that could treat him. Buhari died in a foreign hospital. Tinubu has spent over two years governing this sovereign country and is constantly seeking medical care in a foreign country. You think sovereignty is just territorial? We don’t even have territorial sovereignty given the way terrorists are easily invading our country from the Sahel region. Stop the fake patriotism and face the leadership failure that has brought us to where we are today.
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Ruben Amorim is a hugely promising manager who has won silverware with Sporting and has a 71.73% win ratio. Erik ten Hag was also a hugely promising manager who won silverware with Ajax and had a 73.49% win ratio. Remember this if/when things get difficult. #MUFC
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