Political Commentary

As a Nigerian, should we ask if you are Rich, Poor, or just Surviving? It is quite unfortunate that in Nigeria, you cannot be asking someone, “How rich are you?” You have to be asking them, “How poor are you?” Even the benchmark that the World Bank is using to [...]

The Obidient movement was never just another political crowd. It was built around a clear belief that Peter Obi represented something different — competence over noise, accountability over entitlement, and a genuine chance at a better Nigeria. For millions of supporters, Obi remains the face of that hope. That is [...]

Here is the complete transcription of this Episode: Commentator: Now, still on the highlights coming from the Independence Day speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I think that the President and the APC may have diagnosed Nigeria wrongly, because he spoke about Nigeria being like a sick patient. Let’s listen [...]

The fuel subsidy debate was reignited when Atiku Abubakar criticized its removal, while some APC leaders began denying that President Tinubu was truly responsible, even though he was the one who announced it. This contradiction has created confusion and exposed cracks within the ruling party. For Peter Obi, the risk [...]

Dino Melaye’s assertion that Peter Obi was merely a “regional champion” does not hold up when examined against the 2023 presidential election results. Obi’s victories spanned multiple regions, including Lagos in the South-West, Plateau and Nasarawa in the North-Central, and the Federal Capital Territory, in addition to his stronghold in [...]

During a recent television broadcast, anchor Seun Okinbaloye asked Peter Obi how he felt about his name being constantly invoked on the program. While framed as a lighthearted peek behind the political curtain, the exchange unintentionally exposed a deeper, more troubling reality of modern Nigerian journalism: our media houses have [...]

Babachir Lawal’s bold prognostications regarding the 2027 general elections regarding Peter Obi, kwankwaso ticket, Tinubu’s chances of winning and that of Atiku have triggered intense national debate, forcing citizens to critically evaluate Nigeria’s shifting political landscape. As a veteran political figure, his insights carry significant weight, prompting listeners to either [...

The intensity of the bill lies in its unprecedented linkage of U.S. foreign aid to Nigeria’s domestic responsibility in protecting vulnerable communities. By conditioning nearly half of the annual assistance—close to $1 billion—on measurable progress, Congress has signaled that the issue of religious persecution, particularly against Christians, is not just [...]

APC, Party Leadership, and the Politics of Delay From a political analyst’s standpoint, the leadership crisis surrounding Governor Fubara is less about constitutional limitation and more about political choice. The APC has the internal capacity to calm the debate by amending its constitution to automatically recognize a sitting governor as [...]

One effect rarely discussed in tax policy debates is how people react when they feel watched, squeezed, or unfairly targeted. In Nigeria, the expanding tax net is already shaping behavior in ways that may hurt the economy more than help it. Businesses begin to demand cash As monitoring of bank [...]

For Nigerians and other West Africans, this issue should strike a nerve. Our continent is often shown to the world as a place of poverty, struggle, and unrest, while its beauty, talent, and human value are ignored. If the U.S. can use Uganda as a threat today, what stops them [...]

The politics of GMOs is often less about profit and more about control. While companies benefit financially, the bigger issue is the power they gain over food systems, farmers, and even governments. By controlling patented seeds, licensing agreements, and farming practices, corporations dictate what farmers can grow and how they [...]

Once upon a time in 2019, Atiku Abubakar picked Peter Obi as his running mate under the PDP for the presidential election. At the time, Obi wasn’t making headlines like he is now. He was a former governor with a clean image, but not many Nigerians knew him deeply on [...]

Wait, what? A sitting governor wants to join your party, and you reject him? Something no dey add up. Let’s gist about the conspiracy theories behind this political drama.

POWER STRUGGLES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Some whisper loudly “there are silent wars inside APC, thus factions clashing”. By hosting the meeting in the villa, Tinubu can quietly settle scores, cut deals, and push out threats without press noise or public drama.

Yes, currency reform can bring long-term benefits if done right. But Nigeria jumped into it without a plan, and the pain is showing everywhere. It’s not just an economic policy, it’s a daily struggle for millions of Nigerians. Floating the naira was a serious decision made without serious preparation. The [...]

The governor of Rivers State had already committed too much by sending his supporters who call themselves, the simplified movement, to another political party in other for them to stand a chance to win the local government election scheduled for October 5, 2024.   PT | 155 Monday worries waking [...]