Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I warmly welcome you to Anambra State — the heartbeat of the Southeast, a land renowned for its enterprise, intellect, and indomitable spirit. Anambra is home to some of Nigeria’s finest minds and boldest achievers — a people whose resilience and innovation have shaped our national story.
It is always a moment of pride when the Commander-in-Chief visits our beloved state, and we honour your presence as a sign of national unity and shared purpose.
Mr. President arrives Anambra State to commission what Governor Chukwuma Soludo has styled as “landmark” projects — a new Government House, an amusement park dubbed Solution FunCity, and an institute in Nnamdi Azikiwe University bearing the name of the revered Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
Unfortunately, what should have been an opportunity to showcase bold, transformative governance has instead become a glaring theatre of missed priorities, misplaced ambitions, and media optics masquerading as progress.
Let us be clear: Governance is not a film trick. Governance is not about cutting ribbons on facades while the foundation rots.
In over three years in office, Governor Soludo has delivered zero public housing, zero real investment inflow, and zero structural transformation of our economy.
Instead of addressing the escalating cost of living, the housing crisis in Awka, the crumbling infrastructure across LGAs, or the deepening insecurity that has made daily life a gamble, the Governor has chosen to showcase an amusement park. This facility should rightly have been left to private investors in a healthy economic climate.
Just to be clear, most civil servants in Awka — the same people whose taxes fund this carnival — cannot afford to live in the city. A two-bedroom flat goes for ₦1.3 million a year. Transportation is unreliable. Social services are patchy. And public trust in the APGA-led government is rapidly eroding.
If Governor Soludo had taken insecurity seriously from the start of his tenure, if he had matched his rhetoric with decisive action, there would be no need for state-funded distractions like a “funpark” to ease public frustration.
We don’t need distractions — we need direction. What critical social problem does this park solve? Hunger? Unemployment? Fear?
And now, in an act of political cowardice, he has reportedly ordered APGA members not to wear party-branded clothing to today’s event, fearing it may stain the party’s image before the President and the public. What a betrayal. If your policies are strong and your house is in order, why hide your colours?
Dear Gov. Soludo, let me say this, directly and without apology: Bringing the President to commission a handful of overhyped projects does not mask your failure. It doesn’t put food on the table. It doesn’t create jobs. And it certainly doesn’t fool Ndi Anambra.
We deserve better. We deserve a government that builds lives, not just lodges. A leadership that puts people before propaganda. A Governor whose work speaks louder than his PR.
The time for vanity is over. The stakes are too high.
As I have always said, Anambra is not short of talent or promise — we are short of leadership that puts the people first. I do not believe in politics as performance art. I believe in politics as service — rooted in compassion, driven by vision, and measured by real change in people’s lives.
As Anambra 2025 draws near, our message must be loud and clear: we do not want more ribbon-cutting distractions; we want a future worth living for. And that future must begin now.
The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC) has announced the suspension of former National Chairman and Secretary of the party, Barr. Julius Abure and Alhaji Farouk Umar, for a period of six months.
This was contained in a statement signed by Usman and the LP-NCC’s Secretary, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, in Abuja, late on Thursday.
The party leadership said the decision was a sequel to the findings of the Senator Ireti Kingibe-led six-member Disciplinary Committee, inaugurated on Wednesday.
The statement read, “Following an in-depth investigation by a committee led by Senator Ireti Kingibe and High Chief Peter Ameh, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has ratified the committee’s recommendations concerning the anti-party activities and gross misappropriation of party funds by the former acting National Chairman, Barr. Julius Abure, and others. The investigative report revealed significant financial misconduct and prompted the following disciplinary actions:
“Barr. Julius Abure has been suspended for an initial period of six months and is prohibited from presenting himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
“Mr Umar Farouk, the former National Secretary, was identified as a co-signer in most of the fraudulent bank withdrawals and transfers alongside Abure. Consequently, he has also been suspended for an initial six-month period, pending further investigation.
“All members of Abure’s National Working Committee (NWC) are directed to cease acting as representatives of the Labour Party’s NWC.
“The NEC emphasises that failure to adhere to these disciplinary measures will result in more severe consequences.
The Labour Party remains committed to upholding transparency, accountability, and discipline within its ranks.”
Recall, the Abure-led faction had on Wednesday announced the suspension of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe and four others over alleged anti-party activities.
However, the Usman-led LP-NCC in response said Abure and his sacked executive committee members were in no position to take decisions for the party since the Supreme Court judgement ended Abure’s reign.
Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, launched a N10 billion matched funding jointly provided by the state government and the Bank of Industry (BOI), to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and enable them to expand their businesses.
The governor led the state’s team at the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and launch of the programme, LASG-BOI MSME Access to Finance Scheme (LASMECO), which took place at Alausa, Ikeja.
Speaking at the programme, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the launch as a fulfillment of dreams for many MSMEs who had skills but lacked the capital to run or scale their businesses, saying that the fund would bring a turnaround in their fortunes and expand the state’s economy.
The governor further described the initiative as not just a formal unveiling of a financing programme, but also “the unveiling of dreams, the lighting of thousands of small candles that together illuminates the path to a more prosperous and inclusive Lagos.”
Today, we proudly unveil a tri-partite partnership called ‘LASMECO,’ a first-of-its-kind public-private financing platform deliberately designed to break the barriers that have long stifled our small businesses.
It offers an affordable credit of up to 10 million naira at a low interest rate of nine percent per annum, single-digit interest to lift a huge weight off the shoulders of our business owners, giving them room to breathe, grow, and thrive.
“The loan is guaranteed by Sterling Bank Plc, the State Government, and the Cooperative Societies, it is non-combat realized and focuses on strategic sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, creative industries, manufacturing, and the circular economy – areas that align with our developmental priorities.
By empowering these specific sectors, we are hitting multiple targets – jobs, innovation, food security, better healthcare, environmental sustainability – all at once. This is aligned with our vision of inclusive and sustainable development. It is also based on a cooperative model, leveraging the power of cooperative societies,” the governor stated.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his administration’s commitment to building an economy that leaves no one behind and one “where a great idea in Oshodi can get the same opportunity to flourish as one on Wall Street.”
“We envision a future Lagos – not too many years from now – as Africa’s model megacity and a true global economic hub, a city where prosperity is inclusive and every willing citizen can achieve their potential. To get there, we know that empowering our small businesses and enterprising citizens, 90 percent of whom are in the MSMES, is absolutely fundamental.
The foundation of our grand economic ambitions must be solid and broad through the broad base of entrepreneurs and small enterprises that sustain us. We are firmly committed to strengthening that foundation as this government is pulling resources together to alleviate poverty.”
Crucially, we recognize that the government alone cannot achieve these ambitions. Partnerships are the cornerstone of our strategy and we are fortunate in Lagos to have forward-thinking private sector partners and institutions that share our vision. When the public sector’s will and resources meet the private sector’s innovation and capital, the synergy can unlock tremendous value. Today’s launch is a living example of that synergy – public-private collaboration at its finest, aimed at one of our most important goals: empowering our MSMEs,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu further called on Lagosians to patronise locally made goods as it is the sure path to economic growth and prosperity.
The State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose, in her welcome address, described the signing of the MOU and launch as a new chapter and a landmark moment in the administration’s drive to build a 21st-century economy that not only empowers businesses to thrive, but places the home-grown enterprises at the centre of prosperity, innovation, and resilience.
The commissioner assured that the financing scheme would empower thousands of MSMEs with structured, low-interest, and accessible credit facilities, tailored to the unique realities of doing business in the state, saying that each of the sectors was chosen deliberately, representing areas where Lagos had both a competitive advantage and an urgent development need.
According to her, the vision of the administration, as captured in the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Development Agenda, is to transform Lagos into a modern megacity where innovation, productivity, and opportunity are accessible to all, describing the event as more than unveiling of a finance scheme, but a declaration that the state believed in the power of small businesses to transform the economy.
“It is a message that access to finance should be a right and support system for every bold dreamer and hard-working entrepreneur willing to take a risk and create value.
“It is also about equity and social justice. It is about ensuring that all MSMEs have a fair shot at success. And we are not working alone. This scheme is a demonstration of what is possible when the government listens, when institutions respond, and when partnerships are forged for impact,” she said.
Ambrose affirmed that the scheme is not just a fund but a system designed to be transparent, inclusive, and results-driven, as beneficiaries would not only access capital but would also be exposed to training, mentoring, and market linkage opportunities.
She, however, assured that the loan process had been simplified to remove bottlenecks and ensure that even the smallest business owner with a viable plan can access the support they need.
Earlier, the Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry (BOI), Olasupo Olusi, described the programme as not just a signing ceremony, but the beginning of a new chapter for MSMEs in Lagos, defined by access, opportunity, and inclusion.
The BOI boss declared it a strategic effort that would unlock the creativity, resilience, and potential of Lagos’ MSMEs by dismantling the structural barriers that had long constrained access to opportunity.
“Today, we take a bold step in that direction, together as the programme aims to create 10,000 jobs through enterprise development, unlock wealth in Lagos, expand MSME support, and reduce poverty. The 10 billion naira fund is the first part of a scalable, performance-based agreement. As goals are met, the fund can grow, fostering continuous growth and empowerment.
“Firstly, it is fully technology-driven, from application to disbursement, ensuring speed, transparency, and real-time impact tracking. Secondly, up to 50 percent of the fund is backed by a bank guarantee, therefore de-risking the lending process and building stakeholder confidence.
“Thirdly, access to the funds will be facilitated through certified cooperatives, which will ensure structure, trust, and accountability. And finally, there’s an accelerator programme, offering MSMEs mentorship, training, and digital tools to help them grow and compete. This is not just finance, it’s a full ecosystem built for success,” he assured.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo over various projects completed by his administration in Anambra State.
The president, who is in the state to commission some projects executed by the Soludo administration said the governor has shown the people of the state that he is a solution provider.
Some of the projects assessed and commissioned by the president include the new Anambra State Government House, the Solution Fun City, the New Governor’s Lodge, built for the first time in 34 years, and the revamped House of Assembly, among others.
Speaking while commissioning the Government House, Tinubu said infrastructure is the backbone of development in every nation.
He also said that the legacy being built by the governor now will last even after Soludo’s time.
Further describing the action of the governor as “environmentally responsive governance”, Tinubu commended Soludo for delivering quality governance to the people of Anambra.
“Anambra is achieving great heights. Building our tomorrow, today. A leader like Governor Chukwuma Soludo is placing Anambra on the path of 21st-century development.
“You are a good thinker; you are a solution provider. We can go places together. Building Nigeria. Building the future. Using technology to build and reflect good governance among the people. Promote investment. We must encourage good governance,” Tinubu stated.
ADVANCE DOUG SIMPSON Jetson Youth Center resident Malcolm M. listens during the afternoon check-in Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 at the facility near Baker, La. Jetson Youth Center is one of three secure facilities operated by Louisiana where male juveniles charged with criminal offenses in juvenile court serve their sentences. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that sentencing juveniles to death is unconstitutional, advocates have been nudging lawmakers, courts and the public to go one step further and re-examine the life sentences meted out to young people convicted of the most serious crimes. (AP Photo/Tim Mueller)
An 18-year-old randy boy has impregnated no fewer than 10 girls in Anambra State
The state Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed this in a social media video, saying that the matter was brought before her last Tuesday.
Two of the pregnant girls are his master’s daughter and salesgirl, while the eight others were impregnated just two months after staying in the village, after his boss sent him packing.
According to Obinabo in a live video she shared on social media seeking advice, she said, “I want advice from the public because this one is beyond my capacity.
“This boy was sent to learn trade at the age of 18 and three months of apprenticeship, he impregnated his Oga (master’s) daughter and his salesgirl. He was sent packing. Two months after that, he impregnated eight others in the village.
“The mother reported the matter to my office, saying, anytime she sees a girl coming towards her house nowadays, her heart would jump, and that she needs help.
“This matter is beyond me, and that is the reason I want the public to help me come up with solution. Is it spiritual?
“I asked the boy the magic he uses in luring the girls to bed, but he told me he always tell them that he loves them and will like to marry them any time he acquires wealth.”
However, the commissioner did not disclose the community where the boy hails from, nor the name of the mother while narrating the issue.
Dr. Stella Chinyelu Okoli, founder and group managing director of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, is set to unveil a N35 billion Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing facility in Sagamu, Ogun State.
Dr. Okoli’s journey is one deeply rooted in the enterprising spirit of Nnewi, Anambra state, often referred to as the “Japan of Africa” for its robust manufacturing culture.
As a daughter of Anambra, she has not only upheld but also elevated the town’s proud tradition of innovation and industrial excellence. With over four decades of business leadership, she has transformed Emzor from a small wholesale pharmacy into a leading pharmaceutical giant with a continental footprint.
The upcoming Sagamu API plant – reportedly valued at N35 billion – is a testament to her belief in homegrown solutions and her refusal to be limited by systemic challenge.
Reacting to the development, Governor Charles Soludo congratulated Dr. Okoli for carving a niche for herself in the pharmaceutical industry, while also urging her to remember her roots while investing.
“Once again, our own daughter, proud daughter of Anambra state, has achieved another feat. She has once again proved her worth – the very entreprenual spirit for which Anambra, and Nnewi people in particular are known. We say congratulations to her.
Law Mefor, further told the Emzor boss that she still has opportunities to invest in Anambra state.
“This administration has what we call the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC). Our daughter, the Emzor boss, has a space there to build a branch of what she is building in Ogun state.
“AMIC is a flagship infrastructure project in Anambra state, designed to accelerate economic development by creating a hub for both small and large industries. It focuses on developing critical infrastructure like access roads, gas pipelines, and power in a single location to attract and support various businesses. “The AMIC aims to transform Anambra state into an industrial powerhouse by fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. The city extends from Ogboji, Akpu, and Ufuma to Ekwulobia, providing space for various businesses and investment proposals.
“The project prioritizes developing industrial infrastructure, including access roads, gas pipelines, and power, in a concentrated area. It is expected to generate jobs and drive economic growth within Anambra state. In essence, the AMIC is a strategic initiative to attract investment, support industrial growth, and create a more robust and competitive economic landscape in Anambra.
“What we’re saying in essence is that our daughter, Dr. Stella Okoli, has enough space there to build more than 20 times what she has currently built in Shagamu, Ogun state. Every enabler is there on ground for any industry to thrive. So, she should extend olive branch to her state; we deserve it.”
Ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit Today. Security measures have been intensified across Awka, the Anambra State capital,
We Observed that some roads were closed off with heavy presence of security personnel at various strategic points in the city.
Operatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and local vigilante groups have all been deployed to maintain law and order.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that security operatives were fully equipped and prepared to ensure peace and safety before, during, and after the president’s visit.
President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate several key projects including the Solution FunCity, Anambra Country Club, New Government House, New Government Lodge and New Presidential Lodge.
The President will also unveil the Emeka Anyaoku Centre at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and the ‘Iconic Light of the Nation Tower’ at the new Government House; a structure symbolising the state’s identity, constructed by Dutum Construction Ltd.
Meanwhile, there is light traffic on the roads as commuters were diverted to other areas to ease traffic congestion for the president’s visit.
Residents of Awka expressed optimism and enthusiasm ahead of the visit.
Kennedy Ikenna, a local businessman, said he was pleased that President Tinubu would be commissioning projects in Anambra for the first time.
Similarly, Kate Esione, a civil servant, welcomed the visit and urged the President to focus more on improving the welfare of people in the South-East region.
Aba Mega Mall, located at Osisioma LGA, has become full property of the Abia State Government, as the State Government, ably led by Governor Alex Otti, OFR, has paid off all those with vested interests in the strategically located complex that its purpose of establishment could not be realised.
Governor Otti disclosed the acquisition and full takeover of the mega-mall on Sunday, 4th May, during the grand finale of a 3-day Mega Crusade of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, which was held in Aba Mega Mall Complex in Osisioma LGA of the State.
The Governor, whose presence electrified the religious gathering, said, “I want to say that the place where you are, before now, there was a dispute. But just about three weeks ago, we resolved the dispute, paid off everybody that was being owed, and the place has reverted to the State Government.”
Speaking further, the Governor disclosed that no force was applied in the takeover of the mall, which has been lying fallow for many years after huge investments were made by the former investors who engaged with the previous administrations.
“We didn’t want to use force. We called all of them…how much are you being owed, we paid all, even paid their bankers. So this place has become full property of Abia State Government, the Governor declared amidst applause from the worshipers.
Governor Otti further disclosed that the long-abandoned property with a vast expanse of landmass would be put to effective use in the coming months.
“Those of you who know how Abia State Government works today; if you come back here in a few months, you would know that this place belongs to Abia State Government,” he asserted.
The Governor thanked Pastor Lazarus Muoka for choosing Aba for the 3-Day Mega Crusade, assuring him of the support of the State Government in future crusades for better organization.
In his words of admonition to the worshippers, Governor Otti said, “There is something about God, He works in mysterious ways and with time; He is not a God you can put under pressure,” he stated, urging them to patiently wait on God when what they are praying for is yet to happen, adding that God’s time is perfect.
He said that when it was time for the liberation prayers of Abians to God to happen, He brought Prof. Nnenna Oti, who vowed to do the right thing, even though she had never done election work before, and the rest is now history.
While acknowledging that 23 months down the line, the story of Abia has changed for the better, which the worshipers joyfully affirmed, he assured them that what had already happened is nothing compared to the things that would happen moving forward.
The Founder and General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, thanked Governor Otti for identifying with them and led the congregation into a fervent prayer for the Governor, his family, those working with him, and the Government. He prayed to God to grant Governor Otti everything he needed to complete the good works he had started across the State.
The Governor was joined in the worship service by Hon. Fyne Ahuama, the Legislator representing Osisioma South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly and his colleague, Hon. Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency, the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Hon. Chibueze Nwokocha, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Mayor of Osisioma LGA, Hon. Chidi Agu, and some other top Government functionaries.
Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
04-05-2025.
Mr Peter Obi , the Labour Party Presidential Candidate has reiterated the urgent need to take education sector serious . From the twitter page of Peter Obi ,Queen Madu- Ezeh of BVI Channel 1 online reported that the official results from JAMB have shown that a total of 1,955,069 candidates sat for the exam.
Shockingly, out of this number, only about 420,000 candidates scored above 200, while over 1.5 million scored below 200.
Below is the full report ”This means that over 78% of the total candidates failed to meet the 200-mark threshold — a reflection of the deep-rooted challenges in our educational system.
The latest JAMB results once again highlight the consequences of decades of underinvestment in education, a sector that should be central to our national development strategy.
Currently, Nigeria’s total university enrollment stands at approximately 2 million students. By comparison, the National University of Bangladesh — a single university — has over 3.4 million students enrolled, despite the country having only about 75% of Nigeria’s population. One university in Bangladesh surpasses the entire university enrollment in Nigeria.
Bangladesh, which once lagged behind Nigeria in virtually every measurable development index, now surpasses us in all key areas of development and in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Similarly, Turkey, with a population of about 87.7 million people, has over 7 million university students — more than three times Nigeria’s total university enrollment.
I have consistently said it: education is not just a social service; it is a strategic investment. It is the most critical driver of national development and the most powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty.
We must now invest aggressively in education — at all levels — if we are serious about building a prosperous, secure, and equitable Nigeria.
President, International Coalition against Christian Genocide in Nigeria (ICAC-GEN)
Odogwu of Ibusa, Delta State, May 04, 2025
I write in response to the press statement by the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, titled: “CAN Backs Peace Talks to Tackle Insecurity in Middle-Belt Region” and dated May 03, 2025.
The said press statement was in fact a Federal Government-instructed response through Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu to my petition against the United States Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Richard Mills for his unethical meeting with the leaders of the terrorist Miyyeti Allah.
On May 2, 2025, I forwarded the petition to the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh with a follow-up call to ascertain the position of CAN on the on-going killing of Christians and displacement from their homes. The CAN President no doubt graciously picked the call and assured me that he would look at the petition.
I equally forwarded the petition to Prophet Isa El-Buba who truncated my follow-up call with a text message instructing me to write my message. I called Bishop Wale Oke who instructed his wife to inform me that he was indisposed to talk to me while his voice was clear at the bckground. Both Bishop David Oyedepo and the General Secretary of CAN did not deem it necessary to pick my call to discuss a matter that borders on the on-going heinous slaughter of defenseless Christians in Nigeria.
On May 3, 2025, that was less than twenty-four hours after speaking with the CAN President, a close confidant of the CAN leadership informed me that sending such petition to either the CAN President or any of the popular Church leaders in Nigeria is a waste of time, because apart from CAN having received one hundred million naira (N1000, 000, 000) recently from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his wife Remi Tinubu, nearly all the major Pastors and Bishops in Nigeria are being bankrolled by President Tinubu.
To these Pastors and other Christian leaders in Nigeria therefore, the killing of defenseless Christians by Muslim Fulani herdsmen, Bandits, Boko Haram and ISWAP does not concern them. What concerned them was the money paid by President Tinubu to keep their mouths shot. predictably, few hours later, this confidant forwarded to me the text of a Press Statement condemning my petition against the United States Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills which was drafted in Aso Village in the name of CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh; with the instruction that he should sign it and send out to the press immediately. Without being economical with space, below is the text of the spineless and shameless press statement by somebody who not only sees himself as a revered man of God but the supposed overall leader of Nigerian Christians:
“CAN PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2025
CAN Backs Peace Talks to Tackle Insecurity in Middle-Belt Region
1. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) stands firm in condemning the brutal attacks and persistent violence inflicted upon communities in states such as Plateau, Benue and Gombe, where our brothers and sisters have endured immense suffering and loss. We unequivocally reaffirm our steadfast commitment to advocating for their safety, security, and dignity. We will not relent in our pursuit of justice and lasting peace for all affected communities.
2. We urge Nigerians from all walks of life, backgrounds, and faiths to support ongoing peace initiatives and refrain from actions that could undermine efforts to address the country’s security challenges, particularly in the Middle Belt region. Engagements with stakeholders across professional, ethnic, and religious lines are recognised diplomatic practices that foster dialogue and mutual understanding. Any actions or statements that heighten tensions risk destabilising our nation, and we therefore call for the utmost caution.
3. CAN has consistently condemned the senseless killings occurring across various parts of Nigeria through official press statements, and we remain resolute in speaking out against violence targeting any community. Furthermore, we have undertaken visits to affected areas, including parts of Plateau State, to express solidarity, offer condolences, and distribute palliatives. In the days ahead, we will continue with further visits to provide support, comfort, and much-needed relief to those impacted, highlighting our commitment to standing by our communities in times of distress.
4. We appeal to all citizens to refrain from spreading unverified information that may deepen divisions. The strength of our nation lies in our unity, and it is only through collective effort that we can build a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. Let us embrace the teachings of the Holy Bible to love our neighbours and the pursue peace with all.
5. CAN encourages open and honest dialogue among all stakeholders, both local and international, including the United States, through the presence of Ambassador Richard Mills. In addition, we believe that trusted platforms like the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) provide the ideal space to raise concerns and work together towards practical, sustainable solutions.
6. The Christian Association of Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering dedication to promoting peace, unity, and understanding across the nation. We will continue to collaborate with all parties to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity.
May God bless Nigeria.
Signed,
Archbishop Daniel Okoh
President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)”
Is it not a shameless show of spiritual depravity that the above six-paragraphed limbless illogical self-destructive charade would be coming from somebody who calls himself His Eminence, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, against the background of the now unending slaughter of defenseless Christians in Nigeria?
Article 5 (d) of CAN Constitution states as one of its objectives: “To act as watch-man of the spiritual and moral welfare of the nation.”
How far has the present CAN under Archbishop Daniel Okoh acted in accordance with this aspect of CAN objectives as it relates to the current precipitous state of insecurity against Christians in Nigeria? Of course it is obvious that the cowardly Christian Association of Nigeria under Archbishop Okoh with its Philistine spirit and, driven by the mammon spirit of Judas Iscariot cannot utter a word of admonition or condemnation against the present catastrophic Federal Government led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu; not after collecting one hundred million naira blood-money in bribe.
I want to remind Archbishop Okoh what Micah 3:11 says about his current status as the President of Christian Association of Nigeria and those any Christian leader in Nigeria who is not moved to the point of taking decisive actions against the current orgy of Christian slaughter in Nigeria:
“The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.”
This is how Isaiah 1:23 describes His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh and his co-Church leaders in the gab of Judas Iscariot: “Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.”
Let us even look at his Aso Villa scripted press statement in the context of the roles and responsibilities of Christian Association of Nigeria as the guardian of Nigerian Christians.
In paragraph one, the CAN President talked about condemnation of the killing of Christians in the following words: “The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) stands firm in condemning the brutal attacks and persistent violence inflicted upon communities in states such as Plateau, Benue and Gombe, where our brothers and sisters have endured immense suffering and loss.”
In the first place, is the on-going brutal kidnapping and killing of Christians only restricted to Plateau, Benue and Gombe? Has the killing and kidnapping not spread to nearly all the States of Southern Nigeria? If we are now talking about only areas of high intensity of the killings, why was Enugu State not included? The CAN President in his Philistine sense of moral judgment proudly tells us that CAN Condemns the killing of Christians. The question is how far has this shameless unending condemnation of the unending slaughter of Christians in Nigeria brought Christians nearer to the realm of solution or justice in Nigeria as free citizens?
We need not go back to previous dark experiences but taking it from the gruesome lynching of Deborah Samuel, through Owo Catholic Church massacre, to the continuous pogroms against Christians of Benue, Plateau and Enugu States, how has this shameless shamble of Philistine condemnation brought either justice or an end to the carnage against Christians? Has it not remained the same shameless condemnation since Adam in Nigeria?
Just last March, sixteen confirmed armed Muslim terrorists masquerading as hunters in a land without wild animals were apprehended and sent to Prophet Muhammad in self-defence by vigilant Uromi patriots in Edo State. What did we see? The whole nation was turned into political conflagration with every notable Muslim Fulani leader including the Sultan of Sokoto, Atiku Abubakar and Kano State Governor calling for revenge.
Pitiably and cowardly enough and in direct contradiction with the celebrated spirits of ancient Benin warriors, the Edo State Governor not only arrested the alleged Uromi heroes but went on a detestable peace mission to Kano State with the still shameless promise to pay whopping sums of money as compensation to the families of the terrorists. The killers of Owo Catholic Church worshippers were apprehended and their identities known.
Was any compensation paid by the dastard Fulani State Governments of the North? Was any of the culprits of Owo massacre ever brought before the court of law? What of the on-going massacre of Christians in Enugu and Ebonyi States by the same Fulani hunter-terrorists? What action did the two spineless humpty-dumpty Igbo Governors do in reaction to the mass slaughter of their people, except the slavish utterance of condemnation? Who did this to us Christians of Nigeria?
In paragraph two, Archbishop Okoh spoke of peace initiative. Which peace initiative was he moronically talking about? Is it the detestable peace between the American Ambassador Richard Mills and the terrorist Miyyeti Allah, or the non-existent peace between CAN and the marauding herdsmen and bandits? Is the CAN President talking about peace between him and Boko Haram? I can’t still understand why God has chosen to always give Christians in Nigeria Saul as their king?
In paragraph three, the CAN President goofed again not only in his damnable condemnation therapy but by telling us that distribution of iniquitous palliatives and leprous sympathy visits to the survivors by CAN leadership are the magical solutions Nigerian Christians need presently to put a stop to the on-going ominous jihad projects of Sokoto Caliphate against. I knew the CAN leadership would come to this despicable point after the respectable Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor handed over the CAN leadership to the Baptist quisling Rev. Dr. Ayokunle.
I remember personally confronting Pastor Oritsejafor over his support for such unprincipled, morally corrupt, spiritually bankrupt and spineless Church leader as Rev. Dr. Ayokunle; and I remember his humble confession that it was a deadly mistake on his part. That same deadly mistake has subsequently germinated another unprincipled, morally corrupt, spiritually bankrupt and spineless Church leader named Archbishop Daniel Okoh as CAN President. The cumulative result is that Christians in Nigeria have reached the precipitous stage of their existence as Christians in Nigeria.
In paragraph four, the CAN President was clearly insulting the dignity of both his office as CAN President and General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church by talking about unverified information and loving one’s neighbors, under the present critical situation for Nigerian Christians. Which unverified information was he talking about? My statement of facts against the United States Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Richard Mills or statement of facts against Miyyeti Allah as the patron of terrorism in Nigeria? We expect Archbishop Daniel Okoh to respect both his dignity as CAN President and Archbishop of his Church.
And by the way, which “love your neighbor” thesis was Archbishop Okoh speaking about in the stream of innocent Christian blood? I want to remind Archbishop Okoh and all the Christian leaders allied with him in his shameless unconcerned dispositions towards the on-going massacre of Christians in Nigeria of what Jeremiah 23:1-2 says concerning them:
“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
This is true of the word of God and none of those Christian leaders who despicably decide to sell the birthright of Christians of Nigeria in their toga of fake spirituality to the vicious Muslims of Nigeria will ever go unpunished according the word of God as stated above. The air we breathe today which is the sign of life is from God who can withdraw it any moment from any one both Pastors and non-Pastors. So let the CAN President and his co-Nigerian Christian leaders not assume that their lives are superior to the lives of ordinary men and women on the streets and in the villages who are daily facing extermination by Muslim Fulani terrorists.
In paragraph five, which was the direct evidence that Archbishop Okoh was directed by Aso Villa to counter my petition, he began by stating: “CAN encourages open and honest dialogue among all stakeholders, both local and international, including the United States, through the presence of Ambassador Richard Mills.”
Is Archbishop Okoh in his truly discerning spirit as a man of God telling us that the meeting between Ambassador Richard Mills and Miyyeti Allah was an “open and honest dialogue” for Nigerian Christians? Did Archbishop Okoh in his logical sense of spiritual reasoning consider himself important before the Ambassador Richard Mills, otherwise why was he not invited to the meeting? So, to Archbishop Okoh the local and international stakeholders to peace in Nigeria are the Miyyeti Allah and the biased American Ambassador to Nigeria? Wonders shall never end.
The sixth paragraph is however the direct expression of the collective idiosyncrasy of a Judas Iscariot among Nigerian Christian leadership today. It is pathetic that a band of Islamists in Aso Villa would write a press statement on behalf of the President of Christian Association of Nigeria to release in his name against the collective interests of the same Christians he is commissioned to lead. What can be more Judas Iscariot than such shameless act of quisling?
Nigerian Christians are yet to believe that the present CAN under the leadership of Archbishop Daniel Okoh is the same CAN officially inaugurated on 27th August, 1976 under the patriotic direction of General Olusegun Obasanjo. Most of us also still don’t believe that the present CAN under the leadership of Archbishop Okoh is the same CAN some of us knew and admired under Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.
There is no doubt that with the way many notable Nigerian Christian leaders are shamelessly drowned in the sea of Tinubu’s corrupt mo]ney, it is impossible for both the present crop of CAN leadership under Archbishop Daniel Okoh and other leaders of the Christian Church in Nigeria to play any positive role in frontally confronting these hydra-headed monsters called Armed Fulani herdsmen, Fulani bandits, Boko Haram and, ISWAP.
Indeed, one would not be far from the truth if we assume that the number one agents of Islamization in Nigeria and stealth supporters of the on-going killings against Christians are Nigerian Church leaders themselves. When you refuse to act or talk where appropriate and necessary as a Christian leader in such heinous matter as the obvious Federal Government sanction of crimes against humanity being perpetrated against Christians, then invariably you are an accomplice in the crime.
We should not be quick to forget that Nigeria is in her present state of precipitous insecurity as a result of the evil handiwork of such Christian leaders like Archbishop Okoh, Reverend Father ejike Mbaka, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Pastor Tunde Bakare and, Bishop Matthew Kukah among many known and unknown Christian leaders.
Without the Judas Iscariot played by these Christian leaders against President Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Buhari shouldn’t have emerged as President. Even after God has taken out Muhammadu Buhari out of this visible earth, these same Christian leaders continued to cover up his death with impostors of different kinds.
Was it not the threat by the new Niger Republic junta to arrest and expose the current impostor Muhammad Buhari that led a throng of Northern Muslim leaders to Niamey to plead for restraint promising to compel Bola Ahmed Tinubu to back out from the ECOWAS threat of military invasion, which they did?
It is evident beyond all reasonable doubts that without these two respective philistine episodes of Christian support for the election of the sworn Islamic fanatic Muhammadu Buhari as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and, the subsequent cover-up of his death, thereby stopping his Christian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo from succeeding him, the present political ogre called Bola Ahmed Tinubu wouldn’t have found himself as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We have come to the point where Nigerian Christians should begin to ask their Church leaders about their stewardship in the fight against the on-going jihad against Christians, the continued massacre of defenseless Nigerian Christians and their unrestricted displacements from their ancestral homes. If they fail to do so, then we should take it that they are among those Christian leaders who collected money from President Tinubu to cover-up the killing of Christians by Muslim Fulani herdsmen and bandits.
For those Christian leaders playing Judas Iscariot against their flocks because Tinubu’s money, here is the word of God against you according to Acts of the Apostles 1: 20: “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his habitation be made desolate. Let no one dwell in it;’ and, let another take his office.’”
