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BEYOND LAMENTATIONS: EMPOWERING CHANGE IN NIGERIA'S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE

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For all of you still calling on Tinubu to do something and expecting him to take the lead in doing that are not ready. It took Tinubu over 10 years to hatch his plan of becoming the President of Nigeria. So, you have to do something different to push him in the direction you want Nigeria to go. You need a stronger force to counter the force he has gathered over the years. To get this done, some of you need to sever your bonds from your principals who are tied to his apron. You cannot be shouting on social media while your physical life is different. Tinubu got many Nigerians when he succeeded in using them in 2015 to do his bid, because of the benefits some persons are getting, they have not allowed the 2015 alliance to collapse. They are holding on to it and keeping Nigerians under siege by not wanting to talk about issues that would put Tinubu on the spot. Another reality is that those loyal to Tinubu are not only in APC; they are in other political parties, especially the PDP an...

LGA CRISIS: Time for Governor Okpebholo to Publicly Speak

The LG Council crisis in Edo State is indeed escalating, with reports of harassment, intimidation, and violence in the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs). It's unacceptable for politics to resort to force and harassment, especially when there are constitutional processes in place to address grievances. The Governor of Edo State needs to declare his level of involvement in the crisis. It's essential for him to publicly address the situation and take concrete steps to resolve it. The House of Assembly, with its constitutional powers, must also take responsibility and ensure that the processes enshrined in the Constitution are followed. The Supreme Court judgment of July 11, 2024, has interpreted Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution, granting autonomy to the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria, including the 18 LGAs in Edo State. This judgment should be respected and implemented. Instead of the current approach, which is being seen as a demonstration of failed lobbying skills, it's c...