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Peter Obi and the Nigerian Politics: Gatecrashers and Opportunists

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Many political opportunists, including tested and failed lawmakers and others who ars holding different political offices at the moment, are rushing to get Labour Party ticket, and some officials of the Party, especially, their national officers in Garki 2 are making some very smart and quick kill from these desperate political opportunists.
Ask 90% of current holders of LP tickets across the federation and you shouldn’t be shocked to know that they don’t know a single thing about the Labour Party or what it stands for. These are power crazy, lousy, ideas deficient and corrupt political opportunists who are looking for any available and easy train to take them to political office. 90% of LP candidates for National Assembly and gubernatorial elections are worst than those PDP and APC candidates they tell you they want to replace.
These people will campaign on the popularity of Peter Obi, but they are stark opposites of what Peter Obi represents. But, a lot of those supporting Peter Obi will most likely vote for these individuals, especially, in the Southeast. And I will tell you why this is dangerous.
Pete Obi’s chances of winning the presidency on the LP platform is below 25%, but he will make a significant impact in the Southeast and probably take some LGAs or even some States, but, there is a high likelihood that the LP banking on his popularity might pick up a few national and State Assembly seats, especially, in the Southeast.
This scenario will greatly weaken the chances of Southeast having significant influence in the national political negotiation. Just like what happened to us in 2015, when the APC would have conceded a significant principal position to the Southeast, but we only had two members of the House of Representatives, who were first timers. Fortunately, we had a good number in the PDP, hence, we got a significant minority leadership position. If we make the mistake of voting for LP all through because Peter Obi is on the ticket, we will be putting the Southeast in a very bad political situation. We will be sending opportunists, who probably have no ideas of lawmaking nor any passion for the good of their people, to the National Assembly, and that won’t be great for our people.
One of the things I have chosen to do away with is emotionalism in politics. Politics welcomes no emotions, apart from the emotion that drives patriotism, the love for country and its people. I cannot jump into the bandwagon that will peg the Southeast further back in Nigeria’s political standing.
Peter Obi is the best in the field and he will definitely make a great President. Certainly, the best wr have had in this Fourth Republic, but he will not win the presidency. The kind of statement is the statement that places my people on a favourable political pedestal, not a statement for fun or for mere ego. We cannot continue to take up political experiments that embarrass us as a people. We cannot support political outings that reduce our bargaining powers in this Nigerian union.
We have to work hard to get it right, if not this time, but in the nearest future. We cannot continue to be the crying baby of Nigerian politics. We have to take our rightful place. If we cannot improve on the rating which the Ziks, the Ozumba Mbadiwes, the Greg Mbadiwes, the Arthur Nzeribes, the Iwuanyanwus, the Ekwuemes, the Mbazulike Amaechis placed us in, then, we have to work hard enough to at at least restore ourselves to that position. Our first most important project in the Southeast is to restore ourselves to the Nigerian power tripod. Anything short of that is a failure to this generation of political leaders.
NDIGBO FU NU UZO!

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8th Annual Nigeria Cultural Parade and Festival, Nigerian Exhibit Set to Takeover Downtown Houston

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Houston, Texas – July 22, 2024 – The 8th annual Nigeria Cultural Parade and Festival is set to light up Downtown Houston with unapologetic fashions, rich cultural displays, and lively masquerade performances on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This highly anticipated event celebrates Nigeria’s diverse heritage and contributions to the cultural landscape of Houston.

The festivities will commence with a parade through the streets of Downtown Houston near the Toyota Center, featuring traditional Nigerian attire, music, and dance. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Nigeria’s rich cultural traditions at the festival near Root Memorial Square, enjoying a variety of activities, including traditional dance performances, music, art exhibits, and West African cuisine.

This year brings an exciting addition to the celebration! The Nigerian Exhibit at Houston City Hall is proudly presented in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs under the theme “Feels Like Home”, highlighting the city’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity and unity. This exhibit will be open to the public from October 21, 2024 to January 3, 2025, showcasing Nigeria’s history, art, and cultural milestones.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs to bring the Nigerian Exhibit to Houston City Hall,” said Jane Brown, Founder of Culturally Naija. “This exhibit, alongside our annual parade and festival, offers a wonderful opportunity for Houstonians to experience and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.”

Event Details:
Nigeria Cultural Parade and Festival:
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Houston (1400 Clay Street, Houston, Texas 77002

Nigerian Exhibit at Houston City Hall/City Hall Annex:
Date: October 21, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

The Nigeria Cultural Parade and Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and preserving Nigerian culture in Houston. The event is organized under the aegis collaboration by Culturally Naija and WeLead, Inc.

For more information about the event, please visit www.nigeriaculturalparade.com or follow the event on social media.

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Nigerian Appointed First Female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

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Nigerian, Sandie Okoro OBE has been appointed by the University of  Birmingham as its new Chancellor. With her appointment, she becomes the first female to be appointed chancellor by the university since its establishment over 100 years ago.

Okoro, a lawyer and diversity expert is currently the Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered where she leads the Bank’s Legal, Group Corporate Secretariat, and Shared Investigative Services functions.

Okoro will succeed Lord Bilimoria of Chelse CBE who will step down after 10 years in the role on July 10.

Speaking on her appointment, she said:

I am truly honoured and delighted to be appointed Chancellor. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to give a little something back to the amazing University that has given so very much to me and my family.

“The wonderful University of  Birmingham is the alma mater to three generations of the Okoros, my mum, me and my son. So my connection to it is very special indeed. I have followed the University’s outstanding progress very closely since my days there as a student on a full grant back in the 1980s – its dedication to impactful research, its focus on creating an inclusive environment for talented, minority students and educational excellence are themes very close to my heart.

Okoro, an alumna of the University of Birmingham is a graduate of Law and Politics qualifying as a barrister at the City, University of London. She has held roles as Head of Legal for Corporate Services at Schroders, Global General Counsel at Barings, and General Counsel for HSBC Global Asset Management. Okoro was also Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, and Vice-President for Compliance, for the World Bank Group.

She is a 2024 officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and an Honorary Bencher of the Middle Temple.

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Hurricane Beryl: Wazobia postpones family fanfare slated for this weekend  

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As Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, the Wazobia Wazobia African Market has postponed its annual family fanfare, set to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

The deadly storm slammed into Texas early Monday, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses, unleashing heavy rain, and killing at least 11 people before it weakened to a tropical depression.

Mr. Tunde Fasina, the owner of Wazobia, said that a new date for this event will be announced. “While we sympathize and pray for all those affected by this storm, we wish everyone a safe recovery and will announce a new date for this event,” he said.

The Wazobia family fanfare and Customer Appreciation event has become a beloved summer tradition, offering a diverse range of activities for both adults and children to enjoy. The festivities include a variety of games, live Afrobeat music, and a dedicated kid’s zone to keep the whole family entertained.

Established on June 18, 2013, Wazobia African Market has quickly become the premier African grocery store in Houston. The store is committed to promoting economic development, fostering community connections, and providing authentic products from various African cultures.

This free event will be held at the George Bush Park Pavilions located at 16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of celebration and appreciation!

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