jmoore(m): 8:55pm On May 13 |
Deborah Emmanuel Wanted To Be Police Officer, But Nigerian Police Watched As Sokoto Mob Killed, Burnt Her –Cousin
In a detailed narrative given to TruthNigeria, Asabe recalled the events of May 12, 2022, when fellow students beat both her and Deborah over allegations of blasphemy.
Three years after the brutal mob killing of Deborah Emmanuel at Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, her cousin, Asabe Emmanuel, has given a harrowing of how she narrowly escaped being lynched alongside her.
In a detailed narrative given to TruthNigeria, Asabe recalled the events of May 12, 2022, when fellow students beat both her and Deborah over allegations of blasphemy.
“When I close my eyes, I still see her—Deborah Emmanuel,” she said. “The last time I saw her alive, we were both locked up inside the school security post. She was in the inner room. I was inside the outer room.”
Both women were students at the college. Deborah was in her second year of studying Home Economics, and Asabe was in her final year of studying Integrated Science and Biology. They came from the same village in Niger State and were raised like sisters.
Asabe recalled that she was in her hostel when someone banged on the door and shouted that Deborah was being attacked. She rushed to the scene and found her cousin surrounded by a mob.
“I pushed my way through, screaming, ‘What is happening?’ They turned on me, too. The mob beat us both. It was Deborah’s classmates who accused her. They said she had blasphemed the Prophet Muhammad. I didn’t hear her say anything like that on her WhatsApp group. I don’t believe she ever did.”
She said the school’s security personnel and some policemen arrived but failed to control the situation despite firing tear gas. The officers were eventually overwhelmed, and the mob dragged both Deborah and Asabe to the campus security post.
“It wasn’t the police who arrested her. It wasn’t the school authorities. It was her own classmates,” Asabe said. “They were the ones who brought her to the security room, saying she had committed blasphemy.”
Inside the security post, Deborah and Asabe were kept in separate rooms, with Deborah in the back and Asabe in the front. They could see each other through barred doors.
“Deborah wasn’t crying. She was quiet. I her looking straight at me and asking, ‘What time is it?’ I told her, ‘11:00 a.m.’ She was meant to be writing her exam by noon,” she said.
The situation worsened around 2 p.m. when the mob returned, chanting “Allahu Akbar.” They broke into the security post. Mistaking Asabe for Deborah, one of the attackers began strangling her with a chain.
“I was frozen in fear. By a miracle, a Muslim student from my home village walked in and saved me. He stood between me and the crowd and said: ‘Let this girl go! She isn’t Deborah!’”
That intervention saved her life. But moments later, the mob stormed the back room where Deborah hid. Asabe, nearly unconscious, heard screams and soon smelled smoke.
“I could not see everything, but I saw the smoke and the fire. I smelled it. I felt the heat… and I knew—they had killed her.”
According to TruthNigeria, some of the attackers were Deborah’s classmates. “They were not strangers. The people she sat with in class, the people who greeted her before lectures, were the ones who dragged her out and beat her.”
Asabe also blamed the school authorities and the police for failing to intervene.
“The police fired tear gas and left. I found out later there were 15 policemen watching everything from a distance. They had rifles they didn’t use.”
She said the trauma forced her to abandon her education and relocate to Jos, Plateau State. Now married with a daughter, Asabe says she still lives in fear.
“When I hear the name ‘Muhammad’ in any context, I panic. I no longer live in Muslim communities. I avoid them,” she said.
Asabe insisted that Deborah never insulted the Prophet and described her cousin as a devout Christian with dreams of ing the police force to fight corruption.
“She didn’t die because she insulted anyone. She died because she was a Christian girl in a place where that is a crime.”
She said she often asks God why she survived when her cousin did not. “I feel it’s because He wants me to tell the truth about what happened. Many people have said things… but I was there. I saw it. I heard it.”
She added, “They killed a girl who was holding books. She was planning to write her exam that very day. She was planning to the police force. Imagine, that was the police unit that left her to die.”
Deborah’s death shocked the nation and sparked widespread condemnation. Although a few students were reportedly arrested, no major prosecution has been made public.
“I don’t know if justice will ever come for Deborah,” Asabe said. “But I want to live a life that tells the truth about her.”
https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/13/deborah-emmanuel-wanted-be-police-officer-nigerian-police-watched-sokoto-mob-killed
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jmoore(m): 6:57pm On May 13 |
nlfpmod
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jmoore(m): 11:50am On May 13 |
You know your suggestion na jagajaga.
You just want talk
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jmoore(m): 7:13am On May 13 |
Omoyele Sowore’s remark is not only laughably simplistic but also a glaring display of political naivety. If Sowore’s shallow metric for measuring opposition strength is street protests rather than electoral impact, then he has fundamentally misunderstood the dynamics of modern Nigerian politics.
Peter Obi, in the 2023 presidential election, secured over 6 million votes, a feat achieved despite a deeply flawed electoral process, widespread voter suppression, and the might of two entrenched political dynasties (APC and PDP) arrayed against him. Those 6 million votes were not just numbers; they represented millions of Nigerians who, without coercion or monetary inducement, chose Obi as their preferred leader. If Sowore thinks that mobilizing 60,000 people for a street protest is a greater achievement than inspiring millions to vote against the status quo, then his definition of "serious opposition" is tragically warped.
Sowore’s fixation on street protests as the ultimate test of opposition credibility reeks of performative activism rather than strategic political engagement. Protests, while important, are not the sole measure of a movement’s strength. Real change in a democracy is achieved through a combination of mass mobilization, electoral viability, and policy advocacy, not just by filling streets for photo ops. If Sowore believes that Obi’s millions of votes and the ongoing grassroots movement he has galvanized are irrelevant because they don’t conform to his narrow protest-centric approach, then perhaps it is Sowore who isn’t serious about winning power, only about performing dissent.
Instead of issuing condescending ultimatums to a man who has clearly demonstrated broader appeal, Sowore should reflect on why his own brand of activism has failed to translate into significant electoral success. Opposition is not just about noise; it’s about numbers, strategy and sustained engagement areas where Peter Obi has outshone many, including Sowore.
If Sowore truly wants a stronger opposition, he should focus on building alliances rather than gatekeeping activism with arbitrary crowd quotas. Otherwise, his comments will be ed as yet another example of how ego and misplaced militancy can undermine the very cause he claims to champion.
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jmoore(m): 10:01pm On May 12 |
The audacity...
Can only come because the government is inept.
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jmoore(m): 9:59pm On May 12 |
Slytiger:
They will both decamp to APC before 2027.
Yes, APC will give Peter Obi the presidential ticket in 2027 elections.
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jmoore(m): 9:14pm On May 12 |
All these bloggers twisting people's words will never make heaven.
Where is the statement of him calling Ikpeazu a disaster?
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jmoore(m): 8:34pm On May 12 |
Dear Sandra Chidimma Duru, a.k.a Prof Mgbeke, I had wanted not to do a back and forth with you as truth is forever incontrovertible, but hearing you say Police this , DSS makes it more pertinent to remind you that you are currently blackmailing Three Top Security Agency officers with their nudes doesn't mean they will dance to your tune always !
Sandra , I urge you to give up and agree that this particular Job akugo full time !!
The job done knock and na me knock am !!
However, as your falsehood against Senator Natasha and even Senator Akpabio is being laid to rest, I will resume the issues of tons of Nigerian men who reached out to me with evidences showing that you are currently blackmailing them with their nudes and vulnerable times with you!!
Sandra I am a devout Godianist, all my trust is in God and not man, I want to promise you that I will help these men get justice!!
You see those their vulnerable photos and videos you have in your gallery , you will answer for them !!!
Sandra , I will like to forewarn you, be very careful of me !
I am obele nsi na emebi Ike !
Don't push me further !
I have done my best for you as regards this matter!!
Don't push me further !!
I have covered you enough!!
There is a reason why I am called "TABITHA OF GOD" !
I repeat be very careful !!
Any body close to Sandra should warn her about me !!
#tabitha
#tabithaofgod
https://www.facebook.com/100002061227262/posts/pfbid06GhDQqv4EPjbCJ9hFdHSdoYdjRCAssXgUik6ev1pYfpAEopjjUUQxJ28RmqV3q5gl/
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jmoore(m): 8:02pm On May 12 |
All discos na scam.
Today we had a meeting in our street on how we can raise money to buy transformer oil for a transformer under Aba power.
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jmoore(m): 5:53pm On May 12 |
Mbanda:
Why is this one sounding like a broken record?
Whether una like it or not, 30th may remembrance day have come to stay. The only thing you can do in other to help yourself is to learn how to live with it.
I always believe say na illiterates carry IPOB sit at home for head.
Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa kids go to school without anyone forcing them to sit at home.
Ndi eriri!! Always anti education.
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jmoore(m): 5:45pm On May 12 |
Economic voodoo.
The removal of petrol subsidy ought to have killed the importation of petrol in Nigeria.
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jmoore(m): 5:40pm On May 12 |
Ekperima Powerless onye ara is sounding like a broken record.
They issued same last year and students still wrote their waec exams in southeast.
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jmoore(m): 4:09pm On May 12 |
Fastest growth in about a decade
Do you even know the meaning of decade? Decade is 10 years.
Buhari presided for 8 years, Tinubu has presided for 2 years. Both under same APC.
APC has not beaten the record of PDP.
More points from the post
'But the full revenue benefit from the removal of the fuel subsidy is also yet to fully materialise, Sienaert '
'Sienaer warned that Nigeria continues to grapple with high inflation.'
High inflation is a good thing?
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jmoore(m): 4:00pm On May 12 |
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jmoore(m): 3:59pm On May 12 |

12th of May 2022, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel was gruesomely killed by Islamic extremists who accused her of blaspheming Prophet Muhammad.
An eye witness, Rakia narrated her last words befpre she was killed, “She was dragged out, flogged and stoned. The last word in her mouth was ‘what do you hope to achieve with this?’ By then some of our coursemates were making calls to some of our lecturers to save the situation. At a point, all the Christian students fled the school premises. It was when I got home that I heard she was set ablaze. Since the incident, I have been having a flash of her pleading expression. She pleaded for mercy and called out for help but it was far from her. What a cruel way to die,” she said.
Despite a viral video showing the faces of some of those responsible for flogging, killing, and burning Deborah for alleged blasphemy, two years after, Nigerian authorities have yet to arrest or punish anyone in connection with this heinous crime, implying that the government is not interested in justice.
Nigerian government left the killers and went for those who condemned the murder. A Christian woman, Rhoda Jatau was arrested in Bauchi after she condemned the murder of Deborah in a whatsapp message. She was charged with blasphemy by Nigerian authorities. She was alleged to have shared a message in her work WhatsApp group, condemning the murder of Deborah.
Amnesty International has condemned the non-prosecution of Deborah’s killers two years after her murder. In a press release made available to newsmen on Saturday to mark the 2nd anniversary of Deborah’s death, the director of the human rights organisation, Isa Sanusi said “On the day Deborah was killed, in a flagrant show of utter disdain for the sanctity of life and impunity, a video footage of a raging fire and a man facing the camera, bragging that he killed and burnt Deborah Samuel — while also brandishing a matchbox — was widely shared on social media.
“Even though the suspects were arrested but in what appears to be an encouragement for impunity suspected killers were not properly charged and were ultimately set free — going away with blood on their hands.
“By failing, again and again, to ensure that those suspected of responsibility of killing(s) over alleged blasphemy are brought to justice, the Nigerian authorities continue to create a permissive environment for brutality.”
“It is never too late for the Nigerian authorities to rearrest those suspected of killing Deborah Samuel and ensure that they face justice through fair trial.
“Nigerian authorities have an obligation under Nigerian and international human rights law to protect lives and to uphold the rule of law,” Sanusi added.
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jmoore(m): 3:07pm On May 12 |
Davinton:
Good day house, my wife and i have been trying to make payment for biometric to no avail. It's been pending since morning. She made all the payment in UK, i wonder why the biometric payment won't be successful. Pls what do we need to do? Attached is the screenshot.
Go to the twitter handle and send a message to them.
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jmoore(m): 12:53pm On May 12 |
Omoyele Sowore’s remark is not only laughably simplistic but also a glaring display of political naivety. If Sowore’s shallow metric for measuring opposition strength is street protests rather than electoral impact, then he has fundamentally misunderstood the dynamics of modern Nigerian politics.
Peter Obi, in the 2023 presidential election, secured over 6 million votes, a feat achieved despite a deeply flawed electoral process, widespread voter suppression, and the might of two entrenched political dynasties (APC and PDP) arrayed against him. Those 6 million votes were not just numbers; they represented millions of Nigerians who, without coercion or monetary inducement, chose Obi as their preferred leader. If Sowore thinks that mobilizing 60,000 people for a street protest is a greater achievement than inspiring millions to vote against the status quo, then his definition of "serious opposition" is tragically warped.
Sowore’s fixation on street protests as the ultimate test of opposition credibility reeks of performative activism rather than strategic political engagement. Protests, while important, are not the sole measure of a movement’s strength. Real change in a democracy is achieved through a combination of mass mobilization, electoral viability, and policy advocacy, not just by filling streets for photo ops. If Sowore believes that Obi’s millions of votes and the ongoing grassroots movement he has galvanized are irrelevant because they don’t conform to his narrow protest-centric approach, then perhaps it is Sowore who isn’t serious about winning power, only about performing dissent.
Instead of issuing condescending ultimatums to a man who has clearly demonstrated broader appeal, Sowore should reflect on why his own brand of activism has failed to translate into significant electoral success. Opposition is not just about noise; it’s about numbers, strategy and sustained engagement areas where Peter Obi has outshone many, including Sowore.
If Sowore truly wants a stronger opposition, he should focus on building alliances rather than gatekeeping activism with arbitrary crowd quotas. Otherwise, his comments will be ed as yet another example of how ego and misplaced militancy can undermine the very cause he claims to champion.
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jmoore(m): 10:13am On May 12 |
Another fabricated tales from the anus.
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jmoore(m): 10:07am On May 12 |
Akpamu hiring people through proxies to fight for him.
Epitome of cowardice.
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jmoore(m): 2:45pm On May 11 |
eastOFwest:
YES. Nacking for favour or money was done before the first ground was tilled
They were eating sand and stones na..
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jmoore(m): 1:43pm On May 11 |
The Best City In The World: A Repeat Winner
For the fourth year in a row, Paris takes the top spot as the best city in the world to visit, thanks to its unmatched combination—historic grandeur, cultural influence and cutting-edge sustainability initiatives. Another reason the City of Light remains a powerhouse of global tourism: “Paris has unmatched global dominance in 2024, ing over 17 million inbound arrivals,” write the authors of the report.
Madrid best cities to visit
Madrid is the second best city in the world to visit. Pictured here: Overlooking the Monument of Alfonso XII in the Retiro park en Madrid.
As in last year’s list—which I also covered—Europe continues to dominate. Nine European cities rank in the top 20, reinforcing the region’s reputation for cultural richness, history and visitor appeal. Other European destinations in the top 10 include Madrid (ranked number two), Rome (number four), Milan (number five), Amsterdam (number seven) and Barcelona (number 10).
Asia Makes A Strong Showing
While Europe maintains a strong presence, this year’s rankings reflect a shift, with non-European destinations making significant gains. Asia is the next most powerful region after Europe, with six cities making it into the top 20.
Tokyo climbed to number three, reflecting Japan’s growing appeal as a travel hotspot. The city is benefiting from a combination of improved tourism infrastructure, post-pandemic recovery and increased international visitors, plus a renewed emphasis on sustainability and cultural preservation.
Asia solidified its presence in the rankings with Singapore ranking number nine. According to Euromonitor, “Singapore has dominated the Economic and Business Performance pillar since the introduction of the Top 100 City Destinations Index and is renowned as the world’s freest economy.”
How the United States Ranked
The United States had a strong presence on the list, with eight cities making the top 100. New York City lands at number six and ranking as the highest U.S. city on the list. Driving its ranking: a thriving tourism sector, expanding luxury hotel offerings and world-famous entertainment and dining scenes, which continue to draw visitors in record numbers.
Following New York, Los Angeles ranks 18. Las Vegas comes in 23rd, while Orlando (number 33) remains a top global destination thanks to its theme parks and family-friendly appeal. Miami (number 35), San Francisco (36), Washington, D.C. (41), and Honolulu (55) round out the list of U.S. cities.
The Most Visited Cities in the World
Besides the rankings, Euromonitor’s report also highlights the most visited cities based on international arrivals. Bangkok takes the top spot—the Thai city welcomed 32 million international visitors in 2024, up 30% since 2023.
Following Bangkok as the most visited cities in the world are Istanbul, London, Hong Kong, Mecca, Antalya, Dubai, Macau, Paris and Kuala Lumpur—all cities that continue to attract millions of visitors due to their rich cultural offerings, business-friendly environments and strong tourism infrastructure.
According to Euromonitor, the U.S., Turkey and China are expected to be the destinations with the highest volume growth of international arrivals by 2030.
Top Travel Trends
The report also highlights emerging trends in the travel industry. A major theme? Sustainability and the growing demand for responsible tourism.
Looking ahead, Euromonitor sees third-tier cities and lesser-traveled destinations taking the global stage. “Less-travelled destinations and third-tier cities are expected to rise in popularity as travelers seek hidden gems, off-season experiences and responsible tourism,”
Euromonitor’s 100 Best Cities In The World To Visit
Full list
Paris,
Madrid, Spain
Tokyo, Japan
Rome, Italy
Milan, Italy
New York City
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sydney, Australia
Singapore, Singapore
Barcelona, Spain
Taipei, Taiwan Seoul, South Korea
London, United Kingdom
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Berlin,
Osaka, Japan
Bangkok, Thailand
Los Angeles
Istanbul, Turkey Melbourne, Australia
Hong Kong, China
Munich,
Las Vegas
Florence, Italy
Prague, Czech Republic
Dublin, Ireland
Kyoto, Japan
Vienna, Austria Lisbon, Portugal
Venice, Italy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Athens, Greece
Orlando, Florida
Toronto, Canada
Miami
San Francisco
Shanghai, China Frankfurt,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Zurich, Switzerland
Washington, D.C.
Pattaya-Chonburi, Thailand
Vancouver, Canada
Stockholm, Sweden
Mexico City, Mexico
Oslo, Norway São Paulo, Brazil
Phuket, Thailand
Helsinki, Finland
Brussels, Belgium
Budapest, Hungary
Guangzhou, China
Nice,
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Honolulu, Hawaii Beijing, China
Warsaw, Poland
Seville, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Shenzhen, China
Doha, Qatar
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Antalya, Turkey
Fukuoka, Japan Sapporo, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Macau, China
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Montreal, Canada
Cancún, Mexico
Bologna, Italy
Rhodes, Greece
Verona, Italy Delhi, India
Porto, Portugal
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marne-La-Vallée,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Kraków, Poland
Heraklion, Greece
Johor Bahru, Malaysia Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Thessaloniki, Greece
Lima, Peru
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Tbilisi, Georgia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tallinn, Estonia
Marrakech, Morocco Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Denpasar, Indonesia
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Santiago, Chile
Vilnius, Lithuania
Jerusalem, Israel
Zhuhai, China
Cairo, Egypt
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2025/02/27/the-100-best-cities-in-the-world-to-visit-in-2025-according-to-a-new-report/
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jmoore(m): 1:14pm On May 11 |
Time magazine is different from Time out
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jmoore(m): 1:02pm On May 11 |
SamReinvented:
Hi all - for nurses/doctors who have travelled to UK for OSCE/PLAB, please is it more advisable to apply for a visit visa stating the exam as the purpose of trip or to just apply for a normal visit visa without mentioning the exam?
I know both options are perfectly fine, but asking more from the perspective of better visa guarantee. I have a family member planning to come over for the purpose, so need a sound advice on this. Thank you!
I have applied visa applications for some OSCE candidates.
You have to mention your purpose of visit. State the exam as the purpose..
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jmoore(m): 12:50pm On May 11 |
eastOFwest:
The oldest profession on earth. It will never ever go away. The best thing is to legalise it with age limits, control and tax it. Set up a red light district which can end up being a tourist attraction. For example, De Wallen (Amsterdam) red light district generates over €2.5 billion for the Dutch economy. There's no need being holier than thou about it. It will never go away
The oldest profession?
So farming is not a profession? People started prostitution before farming?
You see how sex has beclouded your reasoning.
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jmoore(m): 7:13pm On May 10 |
nlfpmod
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jmoore(m): 6:52pm On May 10 |
zero8zero:
You can't whitewash the dirty image of Peter Obi, it is too dirty. No amount of face saving can erase factss and propaganda. Governor Soludo talked with facts.
While digressing to Tinubu even makes Obi record appear worse because Obi met Poverty at 23% and he took it to 53%. And as we have asked you , can you tell us the data of poverty rate in Lagos in 1999 when Tinubu took over from the military?.
I give answers to those with brains.
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jmoore(m): 6:22pm On May 10 |
How you lie to yourself and still celebrate the lies.
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jmoore(m): 6:19pm On May 10 |
Soludo has made it his mission to constantly attack and discredit his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi, at every opportunity. His relentless vendetta against Obi has gone beyond healthy political disagreement and has descended into outright lies and deliberate misinformation.
Soludo’s False Poverty Claims Against Peter Obi
One of Soludo’s most blatant lies was his claim that poverty in Anambra State doubled under Peter Obi’s istration. This assertion is not only false but also easily disproven by data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), during Obi’s tenure. Lagos under Tinubu had 69.4% poverty rate while Anambra had 53.7% under Peter Obi. But Soludo thinks 69.4% poverty rate is better than 53.7%, hence he keeps praising Tinubu who has even made Nigerians poorer since he was sworn in 2023 as Nigerian president. Soludo, as an economist and professor, knows better than to peddle such falsehoods, but his desperation to tarnish Obi’s reputation has pushed him to abandon facts for propaganda.
Soludo’s Hypocrisy on Investments: The Beer Shares Controversy
Recently, Soludo again tried to ridicule Peter Obi’s investment strategy by mocking Anambra State’s shares in a beer company. He claimed that the beer industry has no potential, a shocking statement from someone who calls himself a professor.
One wonders: How did Soludo earn his professorship if he lacks basic knowledge of global investment trends? The beer industry is a multi-billion-dollar sector worldwide, employing millions and generating massive tax revenues. Even Bill Gates, one of the world’s smartest investors, holds shares in Heineken. If the investment was truly worthless, why hasn’t Soludo sold the state’s shares to the person offering to buy them? His hypocrisy is glaring.
The Real Reason Behind Soludo’s Attacks: Political Sycophancy
Soludo’s obsession with attacking Peter Obi is not driven by genuine concern for Anambra State but by his ambition to curry favor with President Bola Tinubu and the APC. His goal is simple: position himself as a loyal opposition voice in the South-East, hoping that Tinubu will reward him with a future presidential ticket.
However, history has shown that sycophants rarely reap lasting rewards. Soludo’s desperation to please Abuja at the expense of truth and good governance will only diminish his credibility. Anambra people and Nigerians at large are watching—they see through his lies and recognize Peter Obi’s legacy of prudence and development.
Soludo’s Mission Will Fail
Soludo’s hatred for Peter Obi is unhealthy and unbecoming of a leader. Instead of focusing on governance, he spends his time fabricating lies against Peter Obi. Unfortunately for Soludo, no amount of propaganda can erase Obi’s legacy.
At the end of the day, Soludo’s sycophancy will bear no fruit. History will Peter Obi as a visionary leader and Soludo as a bitter critic who traded his academic integrity for political opportunism.
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jmoore(m): 4:35pm On May 10 |
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the current governor of Anambra State, has made it his mission to constantly attack and discredit his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi, at every opportunity. His relentless vendetta against Obi has gone beyond healthy political disagreement and has descended into outright lies and deliberate misinformation.
Soludo’s False Poverty Claims Against Peter Obi
One of Soludo’s most blatant lies was his claim that poverty in Anambra State doubled under Peter Obi’s istration. This assertion is not only false but also easily disproven by data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), during Obi’s tenure. Lagos under Tinubu had 69.4% poverty rate while Anambra had 53.7% under Peter Obi. But Soludo thinks 69.4% poverty rate is better than 53.7%, hence he keeps praising Tinubu who has even made Nigerians poorer since he was sworn in 2023 as Nigerian president. Soludo, as an economist and professor, knows better than to peddle such falsehoods, but his desperation to tarnish Obi’s reputation has pushed him to abandon facts for propaganda.
Soludo’s Hypocrisy on Investments: The Beer Shares Controversy
Recently, Soludo again tried to ridicule Peter Obi’s investment strategy by mocking Anambra State’s shares in a beer company. He claimed that the beer industry has no potential, a shocking statement from someone who calls himself a professor.
One wonders: How did Soludo earn his professorship if he lacks basic knowledge of global investment trends? The beer industry is a multi-billion-dollar sector worldwide, employing millions and generating massive tax revenues. Even Bill Gates, one of the world’s smartest investors, holds shares in Heineken. If the investment was truly worthless, why hasn’t Soludo sold the state’s shares to the person offering to buy them? His hypocrisy is glaring.
The Real Reason Behind Soludo’s Attacks: Political Sycophancy
Soludo’s obsession with attacking Peter Obi is not driven by genuine concern for Anambra State but by his ambition to curry favor with President Bola Tinubu and the APC. His goal is simple: position himself as a loyal opposition voice in the South-East, hoping that Tinubu will reward him with a future presidential ticket.
However, history has shown that sycophants rarely reap lasting rewards. Soludo’s desperation to please Abuja at the expense of truth and good governance will only diminish his credibility. Anambra people and Nigerians at large are watching—they see through his lies and recognize Peter Obi’s legacy of prudence and development.
Soludo’s Mission Will Fail
Soludo’s hatred for Peter Obi is unhealthy and unbecoming of a leader. Instead of focusing on governance, he spends his time fabricating lies against Peter Obi. Unfortunately for Soludo, no amount of propaganda can erase Obi’s legacy.
At the end of the day, Soludo’s sycophancy will bear no fruit. History will Peter Obi as a visionary leader and Soludo as a bitter critic who traded his academic integrity for political opportunism.
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jmoore(m): 3:41pm On May 10 |
wifeesnatcher:
olodo don't understand sarcastic sentence and you dey abuse others
na akpu full ya brain
Sarcasm of babablu bulabu.
Na nshi full your uburu.
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jmoore(m): 3:10pm On May 10 |
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jmoore(m): 1:30pm On May 10 |
helinues:
Stop disgracing yourself and stop talking
You attacked me senselessly without comprehending my comments
A sens€less comment doesn't deserve comprehension.
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