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Peter Obi Calls for Reflection and Rebuilding as Nigeria Turns 64
As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called on Nigerians to reflect deeply on the nation’s journey since gaining independence.
In a heartfelt statement, Obi urged citizens, especially leaders, to take this day as an opportunity not only to celebrate but also to engage in sober reflection.
Obi acknowledged Nigeria’s vast resources—natural, human, and material—that position the country for greatness.
However, he stressed that the country’s current state of affairs calls for introspection, especially for leaders whose actions and inactions have contributed to the challenges the nation faces today.
He posed critical questions about Nigeria’s progress in key areas like poverty alleviation, education, and economic stability.
“Have we lifted our people out of poverty, or have we driven more into it? Have we made education accessible to every Nigerian child?” Obi asked.
He noted that despite the rich potential of the nation, Nigeria is underperforming in almost every measure of development, from security to economic productivity.
Obi pointed out that Nigeria ranks poorly in global indices of security, peacefulness, and corruption, with widespread disregard for the rule of law.
Comparing Nigeria to other countries that gained independence around the same time, Obi lamented that Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline, urgently in need of rescue from further decay.
On this day of celebration, Obi urged Nigerians to make a solemn commitment to build a nation free from tribal disunity, religious disharmony, and the state capture that has dragged it into failure.
He called for the creation of a New and Productive Nigeria that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens.
“That is the independence we should celebrate,” Obi said, emphasizing that Nigeria’s greatness remains possible.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned police and judges against actions that could destabilize Rivers State, urging them not to bow to political pressures during the ongoing local government elections.
In a statement, Jonathan criticized the Nigeria Police’s role and called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to take action against judges issuing conflicting rulings related to the elections. He warned that unrest in Rivers State could spread, threatening the entire Niger Delta.
Jonathan emphasized the importance of fair elections, urging political actors to prioritize the public’s well-being over personal interests. He called on security agencies and state institutions to uphold the rule of law and protect democracy, warning that the situation in Rivers State could mirror past regional crises that harmed national stability.
An explosive, believed to be dynamite, detonated at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, early today, causing damage to windows, gates, and parts of the building.
APC faction leader, Tony Okocha, attributed the attack to political motives, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating it amidst local government election tensions.
The police are yet to comment, while voting continues in Port Harcourt despite the Rivers State Police’s decision not to provide security, citing a court order.
Ogun State Police have arrested 29-year-old Ogunnaike Phillips, a suspected serial killer, rapist, and member of the Aye confraternity, for the brutal murder of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya. The victim was raped and killed on her father’s farm in Abeokuta.
Phillips also confessed to murdering three other young women and burying their bodies in remote areas.
His accomplice, Danjuma, remains at large. Phillips, who demanded the death penalty, admitted to luring victims, extorting ransom, and eventually killing them. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the rest of the gang.
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