Let’s cut to the chase.

If we must prevent the GRANDFATHER of ENDSARS riot, chaos, anarchy and mayhem, this electoral journey must be ALLOWED its DUE PROCESS; in order to ALLOW it to DELIVER Peter Obi as the NEXT PRESIDENT of the federal Republic of Nigeria.

To be clear, the nationwide and indeed, WORLDWIDE support, the former Governor of Anambra State and now Labor Party Presidential candidate is enjoying today, is EVIDENT; in the MASSIVE reception, he is greeted with; each time he SHOWS up in any gathering; at home and abroad.

Although, some mischievously MISGUIDED minds try to diminish, ignore or play it down (albeit, at their own expense), or try to flavor it with religious bias, the AWE with which CONGREGANTS welcome this guy in churches is CRAZY; and it is a FORCEFUL signifier of his ACCEPTANCE; BODY, SPIRIT and SOUL by Nigerians.

His emergence has given Nigerians HOPE and LIFE in the midst of the DEATH that currently DEFINES all that GREATNESS, Nigeria and Nigerians represent.

For the FIRST TIME in the history of the country, Nigerians have found, in his VERIFIABLE words and TRACEABLE deeds, a person they can ACTUALLY TRUST with their LIVES!

Not many politicians, in history, ever enjoyed; this level of INDIVIDUAL INTIMATE love such as Peter Obi enjoys today.

From Mahatma Ghandi of India to Mandela, none comes close to the LEVEL of people’s AFFECTION for this Labor Party presidential candidate.

The ONLY politician, who is comparable to him, is America’s Barak Obama; who spoke TRUTH to POWER; in the hearts of all well-meaning humans in the whole world.

In the history of Nigeria, even the VERY BEST of politicians (and they EXISTED in the pre-90s Nigeria) were still DISTANT in the minds of Nigerians.

Among these, Obafemi Awolowo, Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu Bello could be of credible mention here.

However, their ABSOLUTE acceptance by the people was LARGELY SECTIONAL.

In other words, only Yorubas and people from the Southwest; or, in a diminishing sense, the South; love Awo; while, the North embraced their Northern political stars; back in the day.

Today, Yorubas, Ibos, Hausas and every ETHNIC nationality, in between, that make up the ‘geographical expression’ called Nigeria, have fallen so much in love; with this man from the Southeast region of the country, they are coming close to DEIFYING their acceptance of his personality.

So, NONE of the contenders competing with him, for the 2023 Presidential race can withstand the SUNAMI of an ATMOSPHERE, Peter Obi carries; and they KNOW IT!

That is why an Atiku Abubakar, of the PDP, will NOT mind people printing posters of him with the face of the presidential candidate of ANOTHER political party, in the person of Peter Obi, on them and on bags of rice; as we see in viral videos EXPOSING the INDECENT tactics.

If Atiku was SURE of himself, should he not DISCLAIM and even punish such a dirty act done on his behalf? His silence ONLY proves; he APPROVED such STUPIDITY!

His fellow front runner, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC, pretends to be strong publicly; but SHIVERS, in private; at the thought and mention of the name; Peter Obi.

Suddenly, Peter Obi, an UNDERDOG, is now the MAIN TOPIC for character discourse and destruction!

Atiku and Tinubu, who were hitherto, the MAJOR CANDIDATES, are the two of the three FRONT RUNNERS we are talking about today; less than six weeks to the presidential election.

So, if these two have MANIFESTLY been diminished in their acceptance by Nigerians, despite their HUMONGOUS financial war chest, who else can really challenge Peter Obi, NATIONWIDE, in the election?

The Arise Town Hall that had Atiku, Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, of the NNPP, was quite interesting and intriguing. I know you have asked me for my verdict severally over who actually made sense.

My Verdict…

First, let me salute the heart for a healthy rivalry, demonstrated by the front runners who graced that eventful television debate, which Nduka Obaigbena (Owner of Thisday Newspapers and Arise tv), cleverly DUBBED Town Hall.

It was refreshing; to see those politicians RISE above the crudity, that dirty politicians try to make of the dispensation; of this current political process; to come together and market their message to Nigerians.

So, who do I believe CONVINCED Nigerians the most of their true agenda…?

In fairness to Atiku, I know he did try to bring some decency to the IMPUNITY that characterized the Olusegun Obasanjo presidency; in which he was the Vice President.

However, the ALLEGED, UNPRECEDENTED corruption (at the time) against him, made NONSENSE of anything he has to say to ANYBODY about his agenda for the country and the people.

The fact that his former Boss, OBJ documented these allegations in books; and the fact that he, Atiku, has NOT found it NECESSARY to PROVE his INNOCENCE, makes the current PDP, presidential candidate, a NO-NO for Nigeria and Nigerians; at the moment in the history of the country.

During the debate, all he kept implying, was his HELPLESSNESS in pushing REFORMS meant to change the system; at the time.

But he was NOT helpless, when he ALLEGEDLY sold virtually ALL Nigeria’s PRIZED assets to himself and his FRIENDS (lol).

Indeed, he is on tape as saying he has a RIGHT; to make his FRIENDS HAPPY; and has been pushing the agenda of SELLING NNPC; to who, biko?

A little digression, here…

That word, REFORM, for me, has ASSUMED some INTELLECTUAL COLORING of CORRUPTION; in POLICY creation and IMPLEMENTATION; over the years; as made corruptly POPULAR by the Obasanjo government.

Back to our story…

Yes, Kwankwaso, was a revelation; for me. Like Peter Obi, he also governed Kano State with some level of heart and decency.

However, the tribal tone of his statement at a point in this campaign, that the North will not vote for a Peter Obi; MINIMIZED his sterling quality as a national personality DESERVING of such a DETRIBALIZED high office.

Still, I will not deny him his RESONANCE; as the kind of politician who may MEAN WELL FOR the country.

But he NEEDS to properly fine-tune his mind set. As they say, from the abundance of the HEART, the MOUTH speaketh!

As usual, Peter Obi made his point as SUCCINCTLY as was possible; although, he is composure was less adorable; compared to the Peter Obi who Nigerians are sold out on.

The Anchor, Charles Aniagolu was quite on top of that event. Kudos to him.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm …

The almighty Jagaban ELECTED to IGNORE such an IMPORTANT platform!

Rather, he CHOSE to ATTEND the Chatham House invite.

It’s as if saying to Nigerians (and as he is quoted to have implied), that Nigerian PUBLIC platforms are too SMALL for a KINGMAKER as himself to sell himself to Nigerians.

Only OYINBO people are WORTHY of his LEVEL of political SAGACITY (lol).

Okay, so he chose Chatham to a Nigerian platform; as if Chatham is a politically exquisite event; EXCLUSIVE, only, to an African political BIG BOY; as himself!

Well, as it turned out, that political MISADVENTURE exposed him in a manner that many have said; damages the globally ENVIABLE intellectual potentials of the Nigerian and the country as a whole.

So much have been said, in this direction, I will save you the details.

Thankfully, the same Chatham House will have Peter Obi as their next guest on January 16; on the same stage.

But what caught my attention, in the matter, was the vicious washing of their dirty linen in public; between Jagaban’s media Handlers and the Owner of Arise Tv.

It actually began; with Nduka’s rejection of their push for him to REMOVE his young Anchor on Arise popular Breakfast show, Rufai Oseni, from the program.

My Intervention…

Yes, Nduka may be a JOBMAN Media mogul; but he is not on the ballot with their Principal.

All he is asking is; get Jagaban to talk to Nigerians. That is what ALL Nigerians are asking for.

Let me ask Bayo Onanuga and Dele Alake…

If Peter Obi was the one, EXHIBITING the OBVIOUS INCAPACITY and HEALTH ISSUES, your Principal is GENEROUSLY displaying today, would you not have BLUDGEONED him out of the race to OBLIVION with your Media platforms?

Nigerians are even saying to you… forget Arise or Channel’s television versions of the needed Presidential debate. Can you please ORGANIZE a TVC Presidential debate for Jagaban and his fellow Front Runners, so Nigerians can hear and see him SQUARE up against the other contenders? TVC is Tinubu’s television station; why is that DIFFICULT to understand?

Secondly, if your children ask why you are supporting someone, who has displayed SPEECH IMPAIRMENT issues at campaign rallies: bala bluing and bulabaing around…what would you tell them?

You know it doesn’t end there; they interact with their peers; who have been DEMOGRAPHICALLY proved to be OBEDIENT.

So, do you believe they will be PROUD to SHOW OFF daddy’s candidate at fora where they talk and play with themselves; as children and youths?

Anyway, I leave both of you to PONDER on that.

The CHOICE for Nigerians, in this election, is CLEAR.

The Nigerian people want PETER OBI as their next PRESIDENT; and they are PREPARED to DIE; ensuring, that HAPPENS; because, they KNOW; that in a FREE, FAIR and PEACEFUL election, Peter Obi will WIN with a LANDSLIDE.

It is EVIDENT! No need to ARGUE the OBVIOUS!

I know the dirty tactics being EMPLOYED by the other front runners; from IMPERSONATION to buying up of Voters cards, to INTIMIDATING poor Nigerians, those behind these UGLY election LAWLESSNESS will be better ADVISED to DESIST from further pushing such ILLICIT acts.

You know why…

Nigerians are not as DUMB or CHEAP as you believe they are.

If they INDULGED your STUPIDITY all these years, it’s because they never really had a CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE. Now, in Peter Obi, God has given them a BIG BONUS for their decades of ENDURANCE.

Now, they have a DIRECTION; and as they say on the streets, ‘they will DIE DIERE.’

Hope you understand that; because, if you choose to HARDEN your heart, like the biblical Pharaoh, you may receive not just Pharaoh’s HUMILIATION but the DESTRUCTION of ALL you hold dear and all you are ALLEGED to have stolen from the Nigerian people.

I cannot end this piece; without mentioning Obasanjo’s USUAL dramatic INTERVENTIONS at critical moments in the history of this country.

His FORMAL endorsement of Peter Obi, via his latest LETTER in the series, and as my brother and favorite commentator, Dele Farotimi puts it: is A PENANCE for all his sins against Nigeria and its people. Period!

Predictably, his fellow Generals have queued behind him; because, they all NEEDED it.

It’s as if the Generals, in the privacy of their souls, are saying to themselves; ‘how can my MAKER FORGIVE and accept me to my place up there, with Him; when my time comes; if I allow this my ONLY moment to CONTRIBUTE to the Nigeria I wanted to build and leave for Nigerians, by giving the PRESIDENCY to people I KNOW are WORSE thieves than myself…’

Truth of the matter is that Peter Obi NEEDS NO endorsement from ANY QUARTER, however important, to be President of Nigeria. He already has the MOST IMPORTANT endorsement any man could wish for; GOD’s DIVINE GRACE! And, that’s enough.

So, if God, the Nigerian people and the Generals are BEHIND Peter Obi, who is the person who dares CONFRONT THE MOVING TRAIN?

As Gen Ibrahim Babangida, known as IBB implied, in one of the high moments of the June 12 crisis which his GREED for power brought to life; at the time as Head of State, the Generals are TRAINED and SKILLED MANAGERS of VIOLENCE!

Therefore, to those who ERRONEOUSLY believe that, since their LOOT and ILL-GOTTEN wealth run things in this country, they can BULLY the people to vote them into power, my advice is that the TREATMENT the mother Hen gave the vulture that wanted to steal her chics, is what will be their lot; should they try. Nigerians will TREAT THEIR FUCK UP; NICELY!

The SPIRIT of Nigeria has come ALIVE; and Nigerians have WOKEN UP; BE WARNED!    

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