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PLATEAU STATE: RECLAIMING OUR TOURISM POTENTIAL THROUGH NATIONAL UNITY, A SECURE ENVIRONMENT, AND INCLUSION Today, Tuesday, 10th November 2026, I arrived in Jos, Plateau State, as part of our ongoing nationwide series of town hall meetings. During our visit to Jos, we paid a courtesy call on the highly respected Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da (Dr.) Jacob Gyang Buba, CFR. We briefed him on our town hall meeting in Plateau State, which was convened to engage with our people and gain a deeper understanding of their most urgent concerns. His Royal Majesty received us warmly, offered his prayers and wise counsel, and expressed his hopes for a successful programme. He reaffirmed that traditional rulers serve as fathers to everyone and called for peace, mutual respect, and harmonious coexistence as the next elections draw near. Following our visit to the palace, I proceeded to Rhythm 93.7 FM Jos, where I participated in an interview programme. We discussed the challenges confronting our beloved country, Nigeria, as well as the plans Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and I have developed to address these issues decisively when elected into office. I also visited the section of Terminus Market that was destroyed by fire several months ago. There, I spoke with business owners, traders, sellers, and buyers to learn firsthand how they were coping and rebuilding amid the prevailing economic conditions. I assured them that, under our leadership, we would work to ease the devastating economic hardship that the current administration’s policies have inflicted on Nigerians. At our town hall meeting, participants brought forward several pressing concerns, including the worsening security situation in Plateau State, safeguarding the integrity of the vote, youth unemployment, and access to financing for small businesses. One participant living with a disability also asked how our administration plans to support vulnerable groups and persons living with disabilities. In response, I stressed that fulfilling our plans for Nigeria would first require us to secure the nation and unite our people behind a shared purpose. In particular, I assured the people of Plateau State that we would confront insecurity decisively and enable citizens displaced by violence who are currently residing in IDP camps to return safely to their communities. To our brothers and sisters living with disabilities, I reaffirmed our commitment to their care, inclusion, and wellbeing. A nation’s true measure of compassion is found in the way it treats its most vulnerable citizens. I also reiterated that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and I are committed to making substantial investments in vital areas of development, especially healthcare and education, while lifting our people out of poverty. In conclusion, I recalled the time when Jos and Plateau State more broadly ranked among the foremost tourism destinations for Nigerians and visitors from around the world. I reaffirmed our determination to revive the state’s tourism potential and restore it to its rightful place of prominence. I extend my special appreciation to His Royal Majesty, the Gbong Gwom Jos, for his gracious hospitality, prayers, and valuable counsel. I also commend our dedicated party faithful in Plateau State for organising this program, as well as the people of Plateau State for their participation, warmth, and hospitality. A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK! -PO

MY DAY's CROWDED ENGAGEMENT. I departed Abuja early this morning for Enugu, where I attended a brief meeting before proceeding to Awka for another engagement. This evening, while in Lagos, I traveled to Ogun State in response to an invitation from the President of LoveWorld Nation to attend LoveWorld Expo 2026, taking place at the LoveWorld Campground. I had the opportunity to hear from the organizers and members of the leadership team about the inspiration behind the event and their expectations for it. For me, the visit reaffirmed a principle I have long held: a commitment to prayer should be accompanied by productivity. Our prayers should motivate us to make a meaningful difference, create value, and help address the challenges confronting humanity. Ultimately, building a better society requires not only prayer but also purposeful action. I extend my sincere appreciation to the President of LoveWorld Nation, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Ph.D.), and his team for this commendable initiative. A new Nigeria is POssible. - PO

A NEW DIMENSION OF TOXIC POLITICS IN NIGERIA The new dimension of toxic politics that Nigeria has developed since 2025, I arrived at the airport at 7 a.m. this morning to board my flight to Enugu. There, I saw the Nigeria Under-17 girls' team, which had just arrived and was preparing to board its vehicle into town. With genuine joy and enthusiasm, I asked my Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether I could greet and welcome the team. I was informed that officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) had refused and had requested that I not approach them because, if I did, they would all lose their jobs. Regrettably, this is not the first time I have been subjected to such treatment. On March 25, 2025, I was in Uyo for the World Cup qualifier. The governor warmly received me and welcomed me at the VIP stand. Following the match, other government officials went to greet the players, but I was again prevented from doing so. I was told by the officials that they would lose their jobs if I proceeded. It is deeply troubling to witness the extent of toxic politics into which our nation has descended since 2025. Each year appears to bring further deterioration. This reflects how deeply Nigeria has been affected. The new Nigeria we aspire to build must have no room for hostility, intimidation, or discrimination, regardless of political affiliation. It must be a Nigeria in which unity, mutual respect, and our shared humanity take precedence over political differences. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

GOOD DAY, MR PRESIDENT: NIGERIANS DESERVE ACCOUNTABILITY Good day, Mr President. I congratulate you on spending a night in one of Nigeria’s states outside Lagos and Abuja. I hope you enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and delicious cuisine of Akwa Ibom, which I am sure is even better than those of the destinations where you have spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since coming into office. I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 states of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the ₦15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target. Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built. They also deserve to know how much electricity supply has improved, especially given your promise that if you do not fix power, Nigerians should not vote for you. They deserve an explanation of how you have secured the country, which still ranks among the most terrorised countries in the world. Mr President, Nigerians deserve answers. They deserve to know what has been done with the resources entrusted to your government. The New Nigeria we want to build will be based on accountability, transparency, and the physical, measurable impact of our public resources on the lives of citizens. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

EBONYI STATE: SECURITY, CORRUPTION, NATIONAL UNITY AND THE DIGNITY OF EVERY NIGERIAN My grassroots sensitisation tour brought me to Ebonyi, the Salt State, today, 29th October 2026, following yesterday’s visit to Akwanga, Nasarawa State, as our nationwide Town Hall Series continues. In Ebonyi, I made a stop at Nkalagu and Ezillo to greet and acknowledge our supporters and briefly visited the market in Ezillo, where I interacted with our hardworking women who trade and bring farm produce to market. In Abakaliki, I joined our party supporters on a road walk to the venue of our town hall meeting. At the town hall, participants raised concerns about insecurity, particularly kidnapping and banditry; corruption; government borrowing; and the deteriorating condition of our hospitals, schools, and other essential amenities. The most touching contribution came from a participant representing persons living with disabilities, who spoke about the challenges they face and the apparent lack of adequate support from government and society. I assured the participants that, upon election, our foremost priorities will be to unite the country, decisively tackle insecurity and confront corruption, while pulling our people out of poverty. To our brothers and sisters living with disabilities, I reiterated that the compassion of a nation is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. We will work with state governments to ensure their inclusion, proper care and dignity. We will also invest massively in education and healthcare, including at least one fully functional primary healthcare centre in every political ward across Nigeria, while working to reduce the cost of living and expand opportunities for all. I sincerely thank the participants, our party members, the organisers and the good people of Ebonyi State for their warm reception, enthusiasm and active participation. A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK! -PO