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  Nigeria today wears the tragic mask of a republic, but in truth behaves like a banana state—lawless, unjust, and hostage to a political elite that has lost all sense of purpose, morality, and national duty. The rule of law has collapsed. Justice has been auctioned. Governance has been reduced to endless power struggles, personal vendettas, and reckless looting of public resources. Those elected and appointed to serve the people have abandoned development. Instead of building roads, schools, hospitals, and industries, they fight one another like vultures over political appointments, contracts, and access to public funds. Governance has become warfare, and the Nigerian people are the casualties. The greatest tragedy of this failure is the total collapse of the legislature—both at the national and state levels. The National Assembly and most State Houses of Assembly have surrendered their constitutional responsibilities. Rather than act as watchdogs of democracy, they have becom...

By  Hon Daniel Asekhame  A wave of civil unrest has erupted in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as citizens take to the streets in protest against the persistent failure of government to safeguard lives and property. The riot and mass protest represent a collective outcry against the alarming escalation of kidnappings and senseless killings that have turned once-peaceful communities into theatres of fear and mourning. This spontaneous uprising is not an act of lawlessness but a desperate expression of public anguish. It is a damning indictment of the Edo State Government under Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and by extension, the Federal Government of Nigeria, both of which have woefully abdicated their constitutional responsibility to provide security for the people. When citizens are forced to protest for the most basic right—the right to live without fear—it is a clear signal of systemic governance failure. Rather than confronting the growing in...

Hon Daniel Asekhame  Nigeria has ceased to function as a serious country. What we have today is a banana republic where the rule of law is dead and justice is sold to the highest bidder. Those elected to govern have abandoned development and turned governance into a dirty fight for power, money, and personal survival. The executive loots, the legislature sleeps—or worse, sells itself. National and State Assemblies that should protect democracy have become rubber stamps, bought over and silenced. Nowhere is this failure more shameful than in Rivers State, where public funds are wasted on endless political wars while the people suffer. Personal ego has replaced public service. This government is not focused on hunger, insecurity, or development. Their only agenda is 2027. While Nigerians struggle to survive, politicians are already plotting the next election, draining the nation dry. But this crisis is not only about leaders—it is about us. Citizens sell their votes. Corruption h...

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE EDO STATE OBEDIENT MOVEMENT SUPPORTERS.  We are compelled to address the recent falsehood circulating in Edo State alleging that the Obedient Movement has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This claim is false, misleading, and entirely fabricated by the APC in Edo State. This desperate act of propaganda exposes a ruling party that has lost its grip on the people and can no longer rely on performance or credibility. Instead, the APC has chosen the path of deception in an attempt to confuse Edo citizens and weaken the growing influence of the Obedient Movement. We categorically state that no authentic member of the Obedient Movement in Edo State has any interest in supporting the Tinubu administration, an administration that has deepened hardship, insecurity, and economic suffering across Nigeria. The timing of this lie is not accidental. The APC’s panic is a direct response to the political realignment caused by Mr. Peter Obi’s decision to work ...

   TRUMP CAPTURES MADURO  The world has reached a breaking point and can no longer tolerate dictatorship, oppression, and the reckless abuse of power. The reported capture of Venezuela’s strongman, Nicolás Maduro, under the watch of Donald Trump is seen by many freedom-loving people as a bold and welcome development. For too long, the people of Venezuela have been brutalized by a failed dictatorship that destroyed their economy, crushed dissent, and pushed millions into hunger and exile. This moment should send a clear warning to despots everywhere: the era of impunity is coming to an end. Leaders who loot public funds, rig elections, silence opposition, and rule through fear must be held accountable—no matter how powerful they believe they are. The call must now extend beyond Latin America. In West Africa and across the African continent, corruption, misrule, nepotism, and the shameless misappropriation of public resources have become a way of life for many leaders. ...

  By  Hon Daniel Asekhame  Nepotism, Favoritism, and the Growing Hardship of Nigerians Under APC Rule Nigeria today stands at a critical crossroads, burdened by deepening economic hardship and a political culture that many citizens believe has failed them. At the heart of this crisis is the alarming rise of nepotism and favoritism, which have become defining features of governance in the country. Competence, integrity, and merit are increasingly sidelined, while personal connections, ethnic loyalty, and political patronage determine who gets opportunities to lead. As a result, capable Nigerians who could drive national development are shut out of decision-making, and the nation continues to suffer the consequences. Under the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), many Nigerians feel abandoned and unheard. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, the cost of living has risen sharply, placing unbearable pressure on ordinary citizens. Telephone tariffs h...

  What the Edo State ADC Must Do to Win the Presidential Election As Nigeria approaches another defining presidential election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State stands at a critical crossroads. Winning Edo’s votes will not happen by chance; it will require strategy, discipline, grassroots mobilization, and clear leadership. To succeed, the party must fully activate its structures, empower women and youths, ensure responsible leadership at the state level, and intelligently exploit the weaknesses and contradictions of the ruling party at the national level. The foundation of any electoral victory is a solid grassroots presence. The ADC in Edo State must strengthen its ward, local government, and senatorial district structures. Party offices should not exist only in name; they must function as mobilization and coordination centers. Regular town hall meetings, community outreach programs, and issue-based engagement will help the party connect with voters at the gr...