In a few days, the Nigerian government will remove the requirement for international travellers to conduct PCR tests before arriving in Nigeria and will instead begin testing travellers at the airports using rapid diagnostics tests (RDTs). While I am an advocate for increased testing, including the use of RDTs, I would describe the recent decision by the Nigerian government to introduce these tests at airports for all passengers as a ticking time bomb.

Earlier this year, I wrote about why Nigeria must bring COVID-19 testing closer to the people. There is no doubt that the rate of testing has declined in the country; some say this is partly due to access and others say it’s due to the low-risk perception. However, there are risks associated with testing a high number of people within airports that could be more detrimental than beneficial.

The removal of the requirement of PCR tests for travellers could mean more people will be exposed at airports for a test that can miss infections. Rapid antigen tests aren’t as effective in detecting low levels of the virus at the beginning or tail end of someone’s infectious period. This less accurate testing could allow new and unwanted strains of COVID-19 to make their way across borders.

Removing the PCR requirement will reduce the financial burden for passengers, who currently spend at least $100 to register for a post-arrival travel. A lower cost of travelling with the relaxation of travel restrictions is likely to lead to higher passenger volumes. This could be disastrous in a country where the average number of travellers is currently about 3,000 daily.

At airports, queues themselves could become points of transmission if someone happens to be infectious. Bringing travellers together in one room or area to collect their samples for a COVID-19 test could provide higher risk for transmission. In my experience, and based on internal reviews that I have been privileged to be part of working on COVID-19 response at national and global levels, the international airports in Nigeria do not have sufficient space or logistics that will enable appropriate physical distancing for sample collection until the receipt of results.

A second concern is that as the health system in Nigeria has been severely strained by the pandemic, there may not be sufficient human resource capacity at airports for a seamless process of testing passengers. In addition to the response to the pandemic, the country is also grappling with a Lassa fever outbreak that has killed about 45 health workers in three months and in a race against time to reach the 70% vaccination target. All of these require extensive human resources and an increase in responsibilities without a commensurate increase in human resource capacity will lead to gaps in healthcare delivery.

There is also the question of responsibility for those who test positive, especially at a time where most isolation centres in Nigeria are now poorly run with tales of unpaid health workers and poor maintenance. In December 2021, my friend who tested positive for COVID-19 had to grapple with rats in the isolation centre where he was admitted in Abuja.

Of course, the biggest problem with this policy change is that Nigeria’s vaccination coverage remains one of the lowest in the region and globally with less than 5% of the population fully vaccinated. This leaves the country at risk of continued surge in cases and emergence of variants. The UK where I am currently based has higher vaccination coverage with 85% of the population fully vaccinated but is still seeing an increase in cases as restrictions are lifted. Undoubtedly the same could happen in Nigeria if more caution is not taken.

As a public health professional working on COVID-19 responses, I strongly believe that COVID-19 testing no longer provides the protection it did previously. Thus, in making its policy decisions, the Nigerian government must remember that testing is not a fully preventative measure. The safest approach is to stay at home if you have any symptoms or get tested before staying in an enclosed space. With testing at airports, there is both the logistical problem and an epidemiological problem that could lead to a surge in cases rather than prevent them.

If testing must be a strategy, then instead of testing travellers at the airport, it is more effective for the Nigerian government to introduce pre-travel rapid tests done at countries of departure within 6-12 hours of departure. For those who are unvaccinated and therefore at higher risk of infection, the pre-arrival PCR test which is more accurate at detecting cases should be continued.

But ultimately, it may be better and more effective to now respond to symptoms rather than to test. This does not mean passengers should be willingly exposed to the virus but I struggle to see the benefit of detecting cases among people who have been in an enclosed space already. Instead, passengers with known COVID-19 symptoms should be denied boarding to protect others.

Oyebanji, a Nigerian public health professional and 2021 Aspen New Voices Fellow, is the Strategy Coordinator at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. She worked as an analyst at the COVAX Strategic Coordination Office from April to November 2021

From the historical lineage, most (if not all) laws of our dear Nigeria is traceable to Britain as a result of her colonial legacy according to Sampson Obeng when going through the memory lane in book, “Introduction To The Nigerian Legal System”. Hence the whole gamut of written documents that made up of our codified constitution are full to the brim with archaic jargons. It is not amazing when new wigs perchance with his first appearance in the temple of justice bamboozles his learned counsel who might have spent a decade in practice. A no wonder it is that the country is catapulted also into the bondage of pool of countries like the super-power America or flirtatious India and the likes where the Almighty Britain has planted her judicial rope known as the common law system.

Scrutinizing the 1999 Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution (2018 as lastly amended), it is stated in the pellucid term that in Section 131 that: “A person shall be qualified for election to the office of the President if –
(a) he is a citizen of Nigeria by birth; (b) he has attained the age of forty years; (c) he is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party; and (d) he has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent”. It is on this note that I wish to pen this article but I will make also a digression to the epoch of Aremu Baba Iyabo’s administration in Nigeria to posit well my points. If all what is codified in the book of law that we call constitution is right, I put it to you that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) is wrong on this line. An err? It was all as a result of their inadequate consultation. It is this same thing that foiled all the colonial constitutions ordained over us, the malady has been herited. A limp legacy!

Let us start here. Gerontocracy is said to be a rule by elders; specifically : a form of social organization in which a group of old men or a council of elders dominates or exercises control (apologia Merriam Webster). It is a system of government in which those who rule are senescent figures. From the standpoint of facts, the political quagmire in the country today is brought about by these octogenarians who still munch the mantle of leadership as though they are morsels of iyan (pounded yam). Is it Boda ‘Sanjo, the obstinate IBB, Yar’Adua or Egbon Buhari? Name it! As J. G. Cozzens says, such men need the indoctrination of the worst way and that what the exact garb that they put on now. It is a chic dernie cri that one can’t even why photo jounos have not done stories on it. The unco of it is that even those who are lobbying for presidential seats have imitated this style and it has been a monthly routine. If Jagaban was not in London today for medical check-up, he would be in America tomorrow to look after his business. The diss should not be for them though, it is the Constitution.

Something is wrong with it. A sagacious aphorism from the Oyinbo (white) man has it that a doofus at forty is a fool forever. The youths can do it and if you are surrounded with any atmosphere of doubt, the question is have you ever tried them? The youths have been hollering that they can do it since a decade ago. Give them a trial and if they don’t hack well, get the saw back from them. Let us use the youths who are fresh in his thinking faculty and has a prototype certificate of education. Do you forget the spurious story of “na rat wey eat my results”? Set àwōn Pandora Papers!

In 1976 when Obasanjo became the Head of State of Nigeria as a result of the untimely demise of Gen. Murtala Ramat Mohammed who was brutally assassinated on a gloomy Friday (February 13th, a day to Valentine) by Lt. Col. Buka Sumka Dimka; the first thing that Olusegun Obasanjo did in term of responsible accountability and commerce promotion is to make an official government policy that government in all tiers must must use and divert to Nigerian-made cars. To reinforce this, he took a Peugeot 504 as his official car. The complementary results of this move is that the flames of fortune for Peugeot Automotive Nigeria (PAN) and Volkswagen of Nigeria (VON) blazes like the sight of a lark in a beautiful morn as they were the two car assembly plants that soared in the country as at then. Ample job opportunities were on ground then as our economy left its low ebb pose for a prosperous stance. It is woebegone that Obasanjo forgot to revive this plan when he was eventually democratically elected in 1999. What is the relics of Operation Feed The Nation, Green Revolution or WAI? Their tunes are heard on the distant hills for they have died! Should we now say that it is the malaise of gerontocracy that ruin us?

Taoheed is a Nigerian bilingual writer and investigative journalist Studying Law at Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto State. He can be reached via motoflawmedia@gmail.com

Am with excitement and joy in my face to recommend the efforts of Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya for bringing such a development to Akko local Government particularly Kumo town. Having a tertiary institution in your locality is such a blessing that can bring about development to that particular area or environment and Governor Inuwa have done it to the people of Kumo.

The advanced of Lincoln University College College Kumo will be a means or avenue through which the town will grow into a greater high because education is the bedrock of every society since without education all of us will not reach to a certain level in life but Governor Inuwa deemed it fit to bring such a development to a town like Kumo. I think the governor deserves a thumbs up from the good people of Kumo.

The Lincoln University College Kumo will be an avenue through which our friends, family and relatives in the community can be able to further their education without any form of hindrance and this will also be a chance for some people to have an offer of appointments to work on the university.

Am cocksure to say that, the good people of Kumo welcome this great achievement by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and this snippet event make the people of Kumo to have a sense of togetherness that yes, they’re at the mind of the Governor.

Leadership is not only about ruling or leading people rather creating an environment that makes the electorates comfortable in their daily routines and this is what Governor Inuwa is doing right from the beginning of his journey as the Governor of Gombe state.

The Lincoln University College Kumo will offer PhD programmes on this various course of studies Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science, Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, Business and Accountancy, Engineering, Computer Science and Multimedia as well as Hospitality and Tourism.

The Lincoln University College Kumo will surely make Kumo town a place where people will choose to come across for their studies and this will make the town busy interesting and interactive since the place will be an environment that will gather different dimensions of ethical groups to come together as one to achieve a certain position or goals in this life.

It’s clear we’ve some public figure in our locality despite the fact that they’ve done their fullest best in seeing that the Gombe state University of Science and Technology Kumo is establish and come to action but it failed woefully but with the help of the Omnipresence, omnipotent God and the help of Governor Inuwa Yahaya it becomes international by becoming Lincoln University College Kumo.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya make the wait over for the establishment of tertiary institution in Akko local Government Area particularly Kumo town because the people of Akko particularly Kumo town are in a dire situation to have a tertiary institution but with the help of the Governor here we are with Lincoln University College Kumo.

Lastly, I called unto the good people of Akko Local Government precisely Kumo town to maintain all the resources of the Lincoln University College Kumo with honesty and fairness and to know that “Good one turn deserves another.“

Food for thought!!!

Sale Kirki can be reached via salewada32@gmail.com 08037874193

2023 is just around the corner and very soon Nigerians will be trooping to the polling stations to cast their votes to elect a new President. It’ll be a defining election that will determine whether the country will remain as one or whether the chaos, anarchy and hardship will continue.

Their options, unfortunately, will be very limited.

All the major presidential candidates are over the age of seventy suffering from incontinence problems, dementia and other old-age ailments and have at one time or another been in government or involved in it. A majority of them don’t have clean slates and their past achievements are subject to debate.

‘Agbaya’ is a Yoruba word that describes an older person – mostly men – who don’t act their age, thinking they are perpetual Man-Childs and not knowing when to quit – even after they’ve got the T-shirt!

To move the country, forward the nation needs a new young vibrant leader: all over the world, with the exception of a few, young leaders in their forties are being elected to take their countries forward into the 21^st century.

In Nigeria the constitution needs to be amended: nobody over the age of 65 should be allowed to contest; a presidential candidate needs to be in touch with the modern world around him. And that means being physically and mentally fit and how to be part of it. There’s no point in electing an old Baba who can’t even operate a smartphone, let alone know what a gym is!

Second on the list should be education: a slew of previous leaders haven’t had the educational qualifications to string a sentence together let alone a paragraph or an entire speech. Minimum qualifications for a person wishing to be President should be at least a Master’s degree (- preferably not in Theatre Arts or Religious Studies!). In addition to educational qualifications the candidate should be made to do an I.Q Test – no room for dullards!

Previous criminal convictions or indictments will have to be third on my list. I’m a great believer in forgiveness and believe if you’ve done your time for your crime you should be given a second chance. This, however, in my books, does not extend to Treasury looters. If you’ve been convicted for corruption or at one-time or another been a guest of the EFCC chances are if elected to high office again the looting will continue especially when all of them believe in the maxim of an ex-President who doesn’t believe corruption is a crime. So, if you have a conviction or the EFCC has paid you a visit you shouldn’t be allowed to stand for office.

So, if my conditions are followed 95% of the Presidential candidates will have to step aside – and finally retire!

With all the Babas (- aka ‘agbayas’) gone it’ll pave the way for a new generation of young leaders to emerge who won’t keep on reminiscing about how great they were during the civil war and will get to grips with the task of nation re-building.

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At the same time as Delta state has in the past six to seven years recorded what analysts refer to as ‘flashes of infrastructural developments’ mostly centered on urban and rural road constructions, reconstructions and upgrade, there exists also an accompanying fear in some quarters that right now, the state is in a period of great vulnerability.

This veiled challenge is predicated on a tripod of realities:

For some, the state’s Legislative arm, contrary to the provisions and dictates of the principle of separation of power, have ‘notoriously’ become toothless bull dogs that neither challenge the so called settled public policy related answers or provide answers to the nagging socioeconomic questions in the state. A verity that is largely reputed for serial inabilities to effectively represent their people, provide voice to the voiceless or come up with bills/policies that will improve the live chances of Deltans.

To others, Deltans have in sequence failed to question these lawmakers for their glaring inabilities as demanded by instrumentality of participatory democracy and election of leaders; forgetting that those who make the law and those who question the law perform similar responsibility, for it is in questioning that we discover if we are using power or power is using us. And for the rest, it is the failure of the media in the state to study the various propositions presented in the past by the government – such failure to inform the people accordingly results in situations where the state government persuades Deltans to endorse and applaud policies that are harmful to their interests.

To assist Deltans in ending this sordid narrative which partly explains why the state is currently groping, politically divided and confused, ascertain why our current representaives at the Delta state House of Assembly behave the way they do, uncover the politics that laid the groundwork for these atrocities, how it was designed and insisted upon, and most importantly proffer a roadmap as to how the political and democratic health and vitality of the state could be restored particularly as the nation braces up for the 2023 general election, this author sought conversations with some political stakeholders in the state made up of politicians in both the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the major opposition party in the state, the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Whereas, all the comments remain validly important and appreciated, my conversation with Festus Ofume, lawyer, a two term President of Nigerian/Canadian Association and aspirant for the 2023 Delta state House of Assembly, remains outstanding.

On that day, at that time and in that place, aside from underlining that the office of a lawmaker is primarily and constitutionally meant to project laws that will change policies that affect the lives of the people and not actually to award contracts or pick contracts from the government, I also watched him use analysis and well crafted arguments to demonstrate among other concerns how absence of requisite qualification by representatives and money politics set the stage for the failings/failures that presently dots democratic representation in the state and deprives the people of there democratic dividends.

More than anything else, his antidotes and call for shift in political paradigm, if adopted, will save and serve the interest of not just Delta state but the nation as a whole.

Take as an illustration, the issue of poor representation, he captures it this way; you see the major reason why that happens is that most of the people that have represented Ika are not qualified to be there. In one way or the other, they bought those positions. They bought that office from their political party and having spent so much in getting that position, when they get to the office; the first thing they look into is how to recoup the money that they have used.

He stressed that it is not about what the present representatives in the House are doing wrong.

Rather, it is about the fact that the rudiment of enacting law’s are best understood by those who are trained in that field and not by getting into the legislative arm and then learning from the scratch or learning from the fact you have been there once, second and on. We are looking out for people with very high pedigrees, people that have what it takes to give quality representation.

He therefore, advised the people to elect someone who is going there to serve and not somebody who are going there to act as the conqueror and take the people who have voted for him as the conquered people. They should elect as representatives those who will not be doing constituency project not based on personal conviction but based on the need assessment. Someone who will identify that there are gaps in constituency and those gaps need to be filled. That is a kind of representation that the people must expect.

On how to end the ‘culture’ of money politics, he has this to say; we have started when the money bags are hoping that on the day of the election they will bring out money to share. We have started way before them eating into the minds of the people; eating into the conscience of the people-educating them that for a long time, they have sold their birth rights on the altar of two or three thousand Naira on the Election Day. And I tell you that these people are beginning to see the light. In short, they have seen the light.

Continuing, he said; let me tell you something; if I have spent three years making friends with you, coming from Abuja on every occasion that you call in for, Coming around, being with you, washing plates with you, building tent with you, and on the day of election, I tell you that this is your friend that you have to work and vote for, I don’t think that if a politician comes that day with ten thousand Naira, you will sacrifice what we have built in the past three years on the altar of ten thousand Naira.

This is the kind of politics that we should expect; politics that is devoid of money. Let the people understand that this is where we are going. We are gaining grounds not because we are dishing out money to the people but because we are able to tell them, convince them that we have what it takes to give the representation that will mirror what we have in the developed countries – the western world. We are not looking out for one rich man to come and sponsor us or to come and sponsor me. We are convincing people and we are gaining grounds. We are taking Ika South as a case study, as a pilot project. It will happen and thereafter, there will be a turnaround situation in Nigeria where the issue of money politics will be buried completely He concluded.

Delta and of course the nation as a whole must in my view, not allow Ofume’s suggestions go with political winds.

Utomi is the Programme Coordinator (Media and Public Policy), Social and Economic Justice Advocacy (SEJA), Lagos. He could be reached via; jeromeutomi@yahoo.com/08032725374.

Who is Joe Igbokwe to determine who is Igbo and who is not?

Does he know that Amaechi’s people lost their ownership of property in the same Port Harcourt because of the war?

Does he know that one of Amaechi’s kinsmen, Late Jackson Mpi was Chairman of Eastern Nigeria Council of Chiefs?

Is he also aware that Amaechi’s people were denied access to Government House in Rivers State for over 35 years simply because they were “tagged not to be trusted with power as Igbos”?

Does he also know that the frustration Amaechi is facing in his Ministry and inability to execute the Eastern Railway corridor is because he is Igbo?

Is he not aware that the gang up against all Igbos in the present government is also affecting Amaechi?

Does Joe Igbokwe want to be the tool to be used again to stop an Igboman from accessing power as it was done to Zik of Africa via some elements from the West?

It was the same conspiracy that stopped Chief Alex Ekwueme of blessed Memory of becoming the President in 1999. Some Igbo brothers like Joseph’s brothers sold him out.

When it is time to punish Ndigbo, they are lumped up as one. Reason both Ojukwu, Nzeogwu and Ifeajuna amongst others from today’s Rivers and Bayelsa were regarded as brothers. But when it is time for reward, someone is recruited to sing the Lord’s song in a strange land.

The vituperation of a respected son of Igbo land and his discordant tunes in the market square faraway Lagos reveals the selfish motive of Joe Igbokwe and other lost sheep of Ndigbo.

Just as I would prefer a Pius Anyim than a Dave Umahi in 2023 is the same way Joe Igbokwe would choose a Tinubu than an Amaechi for the top job.

It is purely for personal reasons.

Tinubu is accepted in Lagos as a Lagosian in spite of his natural roots in Osun. It will be foolhardy for anyone to try to separate Asiwaju from Ekó!

Same way Joe cannot tell Amaechi his real roots in spite of boundaries created for a specific purpose.

Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, the fight is yours except there is an agenda to change your Constitution on who constitutes the Igbos of Nigeria.

May history not repeat itself!

All Igbos across the world must watch Joe Igbokwe closely because he has been  sent on a mission to be a hangman for his brother.

Ndigbo in the hinterland and the Coastal region, anya saa unu. “Shine your eyes”

Oby Ndukwe Writes from Port Harcourt

The digital Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Nura Khalid, reminded me of the three Hebrew boys; Shedrack, Meshach and Abednego. In chapter three of the Book of Daniel, we are introduced to three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who held on to their belief in God even when threatened with a fiery death. The trio refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar’s false idol. Even when they were brought before the king to face their fate, they remained courageous in the face of the king’s demand to bow down before the golden statue.

I like to define courage as acting on your conviction in spite of the consequences. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego acted on their conviction in spite of the consequences -death. That’s courage.

Similarly, character strengths — as classified by positive psychology — are a family of positive traits expressed through a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are universally recognized for the strength that they create in individuals and communities.

This kind of courage does not come lightly or on an impulse – it is borne out of deep convictions cultivated over a lifetime. Courage is not necessarily prowess on the battlefield, the kind that kings and warriors typically exhibit. Courage is to tell the truth in a situation where the truth is unwelcome — and not only to tell the truth, but to live the truth, as well.

Show me a very brave man; show me a man that can stand amid contrived, overwhelming odds, show me a man that is needed on a day requiring courage. Show me a fearless cleric with a mindset of truth, and I will show you the digital Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Nura Khalid.

Sheikh, you have the respect and admiration of millions of our compatriots home and abroad. You are one of the very few clerics with the balls to speak truth to power. You are an epitome of excellence and a symbol of courage. You stand tall, like in the days of Martin Luther King Jr.

As a cleric, your courage is out of this world. You are not one to lace truth with falsehood. You do not know how to placate or massage the ego of those in power. You do not sit on the fence. You dish and serve it raw and hot to the government of the day.

You criticized the political gladiators for their inability to rein in terrorists and near hopelessness in the face of total collapse of security and descent to anarchy. And for this, you have the respect and admiration of millions of Muslims and Christians within and outside the country.

Your message cannot be suppressed. Thank you for your courage and thank you for all you do for humanity. They may have succeeded in taking away a platform. Be rest assured that many other platforms will be available for you to continue to spread the message of peace, unity and love.

In conclusion, permit me to use the words of Rev. Mark Sandlin, he had said; If your “spirituality” denies someone’s humanity, it isn’t spirituality, it’s hatred wrapped up in religiousity.

Richard Odusanya is a Social Reform Crusader and the convener of AFRICA COVENANT RESCUE INITIATIVE ACRI

I want to start with a question: Is it that Willie Obiano’s stewardship as Governor had no blemish or shortcomings and no one should ask questions, or that even though he had some questionable ventures, we should keep quiet and not ask any questions, because he is our brother?

Our People always want to use sentiments and confuse every matter, or resort to all sorts of emotional blackmail. Contrary to the lies being peddled and emotional blackmail on the spin, Willie Obiano is not hated. He has not killed anyone or snatched people’s wives. He’s a good man and not the enemy.

But, that is one side of the story. Under his watch, touts and all sorts of people brutalised Anambrarians severally and on a daily basis, with many “pits” and dues and levies being collected across board. All pleas, supplications and cries from the people against these fell on deaf ears. People lost their lives to stabbing and etc. This is one major factor. Again, people complained endlessly about bad roads and traffic gridlock and severally beckoned on the Governor to come to our aid. This was hardly paid attention to.

In 2003, after a certain Chinweoke Mbadinuju left office as Governor of Anambra state, many people were jubilant and relieved because it was like a reign of terror coming to an end. Trust me, many people feel thus now.

Obiano’s current travails at the hands of the EFCC have been expected. Some months ago, when the EFCC placed him under their watchlist, his Aides were all over the place, threatening fire and brimstone, daring the anti corruption agency and saying that he had no questions to answer. While all these were happening, Willie had the time and grace to set the records straight. He didn’t.

Again, Willie Obiano is not anti APC. He actually has a good relationship with the APC and helped them to dislodge PDP and Peter Obi at the 2019 elections. He never denied this and instead, even owned up to it. You can check the news again. We don’t forget these things. He’s not being persecuted for not joining APC. He’s actually APC in many respects.

He is also not being harrased because he is Igbo. Other former non-Igbo Governors have also faced the EFCC with some going to Prison at different times. Northerners and Fulanis have also faced EFCC and been imprisoned. Orji Uzoh Kalu recently went to Prison,
despite being APC.

Remember that the EFCC had also beamed their Searchlights on other ex Governors like Mr Peter Obi, Rochas Okorocha and the likes. This is not new.

Apart from that, remember that the EFCC did not go to Aguleri to arrest Willie Obiano, nor did they come after him. No. Rather, they arrested him on his way out of the country, hours after he relinquished power to Gov Chukwuma Soludo. If there was nothing to hide, why was he in such a haste to rush out of the country? He could not even spend one night in Anambra, the same Anambra that his aides said he developed massively and transformed? He was the one who walked into the EFCC net. They didn’t go looking for him.

Again, there are many allegations concerning his stewardship, and many unclear matters involving his management of public funds. Starting from the money handed over to him by his predecessor, to other projects. The Flyovers in Awka, the International Cargo Airport, the Helicopters, the Bank bonds, Horses, CCTV equipment his Government published widely that they acquired, (which the people cannot even see) and many others.

Meanwhile, for a Governor who was in the eye of a storm for some drama regarding the transparent process of financial standings when he was taking over office, would it have been out of place, for him to also give a statement of the State’s finances, like Mr Peter Obi did when he was leaving office?

You see, no one hates him. He just has questions to answer. Mark you, if the people could see roads built, clean Anambra, secure State, portable Water supply or other developmental projects, many people would not have been interested. Instead, his legacy was that of touts unleashed on the Citizens, arbitrary levies and dues being enforced, refuse dumps littered all over the State, terrible roads and etc.

By the way, if you were either employed or hired, or bankrolled by the Government of Willie Obiano, or you benefitted through sponsorship, or had your relatives employed by him or served with him, or you’re from his place, why don’t you stay quiet and allow the neutrals examine things?

How does a Governor finish serving a State and the majority of the people are happily cheering that his wife was slapped, and that he’s under the custody of the EFCC? Why are people relieved that his tenure is over? Why does it feel like post-Mbadinuju all over again?