NewStats: 3,261,489 , 8,174,147 topics. Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 12:11 PM 2e252v

It is unfortunate that, 60 years after independence and nearly 30 years of our celebrated unbroken civil rule, our democracy is still marred by undemocratic practices and values.

A significant percentage of our elections are deeply flawed—manipulated to serve the interests of a select few rather than reflecting the true will of the people.

Governance at most levels does not reflect the genuine values and aspirations of the people because the welfare of the citizens is often neglected in practice.

Looking at the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, we see yet another glaring example of how our democracy and governmence is not serving it's purpose, the welfare of the people of River State. The disagreement is not about improving the measurable indices of development: education, healthcare, or lifting people out of poverty but rather for reasons that do not in any way benefit the people of Rivers State and Nigeria in general.

I fully understand the impact of what is happening in Rivers State. The real losers are the people—their welfare and the future of the society their children will live in.

My respectful appeal to all those involved is to reconsider their positions and reflect on the grace God has bestowed upon them as leaders. They must think about the suffering people of Rivers State and work towards a better future for their children.

My commitment remains to continuously them in earnest prayers and to advocate for their well-being. I also appeal to well-meaning Nigerians and the Federal Government, in the spirit of true democracy and good governance, to use their offices to restore normalcy and bring an end to this crisis.

A new Nigeria is POssible! -PO

Please, this is not Obi released statement on the SOE in river state.

Get your facts right and delete this post immediately Nairaland mods

I am truly sorry for the previous comments I made concerning my crush, my love and my president. Love you Obi.

Don't mind misinformation and deliberately gossipers.

Mercisharelove:
Obi dey fear

It's called wisdom

MrBadNews:


It's called wisdom

Such wisdom is not a proactive person or of a great leader

MrBadNews:


It's called wisdom

Wisdom my foot!

When a Yoruba acted this way, you'll dub it coward. So you people understand that wisdom pays.

The president just rushed and the decleared state of emergency in Rivers because of one man.

This istration is taking Nigeria 10 step backwards, they have finally destroyed the peace we have in south south.

Terrible indeed

Obi should stop releasing statements if he knows he's too confused to take a stand on issues

Just look at the nonsense statement he's releasing

Who asked him for prayers? Is he a priest?

It's obvious he doesn't have the balls to be an opposition leader

Just compare his statement with that of Atiku and see how weak and mediocre he looks!

Who are his media handlers??

Good

As expected.

Atiku don comment
Obi don follow
Remaining El Rufai


The 3 musketeers

Let's see what happens

Bet9ja should be placing a bet on whether Obi will react to issues or not… na sure bet for the punters be dat

This is different.

He has not made a statement of the state of emergency

Oba Lamba won’t hesitate at the slightest opportunity to condemn as usual , using his woman voice

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Mercisharelove:
Obi dey fear .

Call wike name, nothing ego do you. He already betrayed you before, you think he's going to help you.


You just lost my vote and respect.

I will longer you because you are pretending. Call a spade a spade.

Look at atiku 's statement.... He spoke the truth.

Just dey swim around, abegi shift.

You're a Tinubu er. Obi doesn't need your vote.

This I have seen.

Maybe the two parties dragging Dem sef will find a common ground is dere citizens that's loosing...



Mak group of people no fit get sense and deliver what they promised to dere citizens....

Keegan:


Wisdom my foot!

When a Yoruba acted this way, you'll dub it coward. So you people understand that wisdom pays.

Obi too wise, see as spit dey pour for your mouth.

Please kindly access Nigeria as country since independence.

Do you think it's moving forward or backward??

Obi's master Atiku has spoken, so the servant must follow suit. Useless Agulu animal!

We already assigned this kind of role to Obi during 2023 election campaign

He is merely fulfilling destiny

Carry on siri

Obi should never be president he is an indecisive person

Thank God we nor VOTE for a SLOW ,WEAK man.Everybody for dey use his balls play game

Anytime, any day, i stand with Obi.

Please kindly access Nigeria as country since independence.

Do you think it's q forward or backward??

Truth

You make Sense here small , Atiku is old fool

Obi like talk oooo

Betanaija42moro:
The president just rushed and the decleared state of emergency in Rivers because of one man.

This istration is taking Nigeria 10 step backwards, they have finally destroyed the peace we have in south south.


Terrible indeed

come out and show your frustration. dont hide behind the keyboard

This
Is
The
Best
For
Fubara...

Those lawmakers would have impeached him
And there would be fire everywhere

The state of Emergency was necessary since they were attacking Oil installations... That's the country's collective wealth being attacked

Obi believes that by commenting on everything will make him remain relevant forever.