Peter Obi, Alex Otti Differ On Planned Protest Against Hardship

The 2023 Labour Party, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti have expressed divergent opinions about the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, 2024 across the country.
Speaking with Channels Television during a courtesy visit at Dr. Alex Otti's country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Peter Obi said the hunger protest was a constitutional right of the citizens, saying the sponsors of the protest is hunger, hopelessness among the youths. While urging those in authority to engage and give a listing listening ear to the protesters, Obi pleaded with the protesters and security agencies to ensure they operate in a civil manner and within the ambit of the law.
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[@chidinmanneji8219]

This is how Great men think. Open to an opinion without free . One is a leader while one is a role model. ❤❤❤

[@davidsonobialor1159]

Can a role model rule?

[@Markks100]

@@davidsonobialor1159 A role model is the BEST leader, because he is capable of TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, inspiring in people, the VALUES that make societies great. We DON'T need a RULER. We need a LEADER.

[@davidsonobialor1159]

@@Markks100 thanks bro….i just wished it was that lady that replied me just wanted to understand where she is coming from that statement

[@emmanuelochieke1645]

​@@davidsonobialor1159 yes, you wish it was that lady that responded because you were perhaps also spoiling for an argument?

[@ezichiebere1384]

@@emmanuelochieke1645you caught him. He wanted to denigrate the ladies comment thereby asserting the “strong men” power tussle system that Africans worship.

[@nkadoharrison2818]

That's what democracy is all about. We don't all have to agree on the same things, so long as we don't disrespect each others views

[@DonaldOYewande]

Is this really your belief or because they are both your favorites.

[@tomcruz468]

Look at the man cruising in a homemade IVM SUV

[@kemipatrick4191]

He worked for it, so he should enjoy it check his record as he always say

[@sky-arrows]

Him the pepper thiefnubu if na dey aso ruck i swear nobody for talk of protest I love the politics of obi i enjoy watching him driving aba made 😂😂😂😂

[@god6384]

Obi supports his own country. Tinubu drives around in a Mercedes which is German made.... Tinubu is a bad leader who wastes money. These are the cars Tinubu drives Armoured Range Rover Sentinel SUV British Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Japanese Lexus LX 570 Japanese Armoured 2022 Land Cruiser LC300 Japanese Mercedes Maybach-S-Class German

[@nursestantv]

My best governor and my lovely president,we hear you sir

[@okachikpalukwu1679]

We refuse to be what you wanted us to be! We have been taken for granted for much too long! End bad government now!

[@AlexDanTe-wj5kf]

Otti is speaking for Abians but obi is speaking for Nigeria. The difference is clear😊

[@olumawos]

This PROTEST is VERY VERY VERY Overdue… I don’t know why we didn’t do this Protest 6 months Earlier…. We Need this Protest… People are dying… While the Rich Politicians are Laughing at the Poor and the Young Graduates 🎓 with No Jobs.

[@Eggsyofficiall]

I was waiting for you😂.

[@Eggsyofficiall]

We have criminals called leaders...

[@GgaskiaAta]

Did you ask your governor what he is doing with monthly federal allocation given to provide jobs, security, businesses for you? Did you ask your LGA chairman, senator, reps, what they are doing with community money given monthly to them? Or you think Tinubu is supposed to provide jobs for you? What then is the role of governor and other elected officials? Illiterate youths that don't know different between left and right hand.

[@eddieogbeide7039]

The protest is necessary, Nigerians need to avoid violence during the protest.

[@ebenezerdon6397]

Come back home and join the protest

[@Therealclips-ib8bm]

Do you truly believe they’d avoid violence?

[@DanielOsayand-uo3tn]

Yes but protest in your state of origin

[@ellabenjjy]

You know exactly what happened during end sars...they ain't violent but the government sent in their thugs when they saw the youths are organized and determined, same will play out this time!

[@benjaminesifiho2095]

​@@DanielOsayand-uo3tnAre you wise at all?

[@parryoyakhire6568]

That's called mutual understanding. They cannot agree all the time

[@forwardmovement247]

Well said

[@olatunjiedmond7631]

One is a terrorist while the order one is a Governor and leader

[@olatunjiedmond7631]

You can see who understand the law among the two, PO is embittered and he will never know peace again in his life.

[@forwardmovement247]

@@olatunjiedmond7631 it takes a terrorist to accuse other for such

[@forwardmovement247]

@@olatunjiedmond7631 perhaps, peace and happiness has deserted your abode.

[@motowndrive]

A sign of exceptional leaders is the ability to disagree without being disagreeable.

[@debrastinson4608]

Obi will still take the seat all in do time

[@ifeanyiogie4941]

Governor we don't need approval for protes

[@kingsleyonyele5146]

He is correct sir. That's where the protesters would be vulnerable

[@Afrikan_Zealot]

​@@kingsleyonyele5146but approval process from who? Do you believe this government would allow national protest at all. I bet they have already paid thugs and police to disturb peaceful protesters

[@Chuby_ubesie]

​@@kingsleyonyele5146 If u need approval for protest, then you might as well not have protest at all

[@olisapascalchijioke8265]

​@@kingsleyonyele5146Oga this leaders don't know the law, have you not seen Akpabio (senate president) quoting the law wrongly. You don't need any approval to protest the only thing that is important is to avoid violence.

[@bolakazim6636]

Which kind yeye approval is it not government that going to give u approval d same government that dont want u to protest all dis politicians always think everyone is a fool

[@tungsten1979]

Omo..this is sad. I left Nigeria 23 years ago because i thought it was hard back then.....little did i know it was only going to get worse. People are protesting because of hardship? Dang......our leaders with their nice cars and yeye talk have failed us all. The future does not look good oohhh my people.

[@ceoceo639]

Protest is what shapes democracy

[@ifeanyiiwuchukwu8196]

GOD bless you all my good leaders ❤, you will all leave longer than your ancestors with good health ooo,😍😘💯👍

[@tuoyy]

No law required approval from security agencies please. Peaceful protest is a right which doesn't require any approval.

[@jerrychime4883]

Approval my foot

[@CFOFAB]

He made those statement to be on a safe side, this is Nigeria

[@Capital_G_Dreamz]

Mt OTTI my governor thank you very much

[@henrysunday8758]

God bless you sir for wat u are saying 🙏🙏

[@isaacolaniyi4468]

Obi has nothing to lose. Nigerians be wise

[@Evans-w8u]

But you have already lost your destiny from the way Nigeria is going today.

[@oscarknight8915]

What does the average Nigerian have to lose?. No food, no money, and no hope.

[@Evans-w8u]

@@oscarknight8915 Check his name, Isaac Olaniyi you will see that their hatred. Idiotic element whose destiny has been shattered and destroyed by his Tinubu’s government. If the cost of cement remains like this, has he any hope of building until he enters grave.

[@paschaluzoma1045]

A typical Yoruba man always thinking through the nyash

[@maskadmove]

NASS MEMBERS WHERE ARE THEY. All travelled

[@jiwundegodwina.6266]

Humble and simple pple in the person of Obi and Alex

[@jethrogazama3122]

Love what I just saw. Divergent opinions. Both concerns were valid and if Otti who by the way is doing well has understood the urgent need of a better living condition, he will do something about it already.

[@Acirfa.1203]

This country needs to be rebooted!

[@akinwalem]

God bless you Governor Otti. The problem didn't start today and there's no way protesters can guarantee the safety of people's and public properties. I am a victim of the Endsars protest and I lost my business till today.

[@onyiafrancis2551]

Guy rest na, we have noticed you

[@ugochiblessing3671]

God bless you my Governor Alex otti for saying the truth such a lovely man

[@okondanbassey3675]

Mr Otti, It's not economy but the "TRUTH 'please note

[@ugochiblessing3671]

Peter obi God will bless you for saying the truth

[@godwinchukwukabenson717]

The two great men, I call them hope of the people.....

[@chukwumaepuechi8971]

Glory be to God Almighty i,am very happy seeing our two HES together addressing protesting issues, long live to both two gentle men, i love you all but God Almighty loves you all most .

[@jonathanmotivational7036]

Otti is correct, Obi is correct too.

[@sunnybleeze2277]

Alwxt Oti it has been jusged that you don't police permit to protests. Ask your lawyers

[@abuchristopher3878]

The Constitution never said that security agency must approved oooo....oti please go n read ur law

[@HassanTaiwo-r7r]

The constitution STATED YOU MUST GIVE DETAILS OF YOUR PROTEST AND AREA TO COVER IN WRITTING.

[@ferdinandikeghagu8752]

His right bro

[@segunfamaye5377]

​@@HassanTaiwo-r7rDid Buhari or Tinumbu write b4 staging protest against Jonathan

[@RJ-lp3mi]

@@HassanTaiwo-r7r "Giving details" and "Approval" are 2 diff things.

[@IheanyichiJude]

We never lose hope on what God can do sir you are the right man for Nigeria's

[@ChukwumaOgbeekam]

Peter obi come and protest and you children live people children only

[@domphil]

His Excellency Governor Alex Otti, you’re wrong on this one sir. You don’t need any approval from the police to protest sir.

[@Soyebaba]

Do these governors and senators know what they are saying, talk less of knowing what the law says? The other day Akpabio (Tinubu’s puppet in the Niger delta region or is it South-South), who claimed to have studied law in the university said that all employers should be paying all their domestic staff a minimum 70,000 Naira each, every month without making any reference to the National Minimum Wage Act to have a clear understanding of what the Act says & to support his statement! What a bunch of dummies and shameless people!

[@ChukwumaOgbeekam]

Peter obi come and protect with children live people children

[@OnyegiuwaSamuel]

Peter obi the good man

[@airfreeonline681]

Two great men...H.E Peter Obi and Alex Otti 💪

[@kelechukwuanozyk7605]

Alex Otti doesn't want to offend Tinubu

[@webhykers]

It is dangerous to offend a dictatorship! QED

[@LadyDiuto]

Rather, he doesn't want to mess up or destroy what he has worked so hard to achieve that's it!

[@D-EChannel]

My president.

[@abigealagbeniyi893]

WELL SAID SIR❤❤

[@EruotorEnemute-ir5dt]

Thank u Alex utti u have spoken well . No be that Peter obi when no sabi take. He can never be president of Nigeria.

[@benjaminoyo2790]

Well said

[@RajKumar-tc5rm]

My president

[@sharonjames2041]

😢WHILE OUR CHOSEN LEADERS PLAY WID DE PUBLIC PURSE ✊🏿💔

[@ChikaDibia-k4i]

Igbos should stay away from that protest

[@ikechukwuokechukwu1892]

My thoughts too

[@akabuezedanielonyekachukwu]

My thought as well.

[@kamaldeenabuyasir1873]

Igbos are the pioneers of the protest. Igbos are the ones crying the most. They're just pretending. You are one of those pretending. If not so, why did the people behind the protest included the release of Nnamdi Kanu in their demands???

[@UcheIrene-c6d]

I agree 💯

[@scottalex-du8pl]

Because the Igbos are not affected by the economy right foolish talk... This is where the Igbo has brought Nigeria today. How they were not selfish enough to plan the evil coup back then, Nigeria would have been a great country today...

[@moses_a4253]

I’ve always said Channels tv works for APC, Tinubu. Quote me notice they came to Peter Obi on purpose to bait him in admitting support for the protest and indirectly assisting Bayo Onanuga’s claims. I would keep on posting this in every Channels tv comment there is because it keeps on occurring and remains a fact. Same comment 👇🏽 Channels APC Tv, APC has been enshrined in the their workplace since campaign to election. I’m not just raising conspiracy theory you can watch their interviews and investigate yourself, they act like green snake in green grass They are not just supporters of the APC but also indirect informants, in the interviews they first of all give blames to opposition then ask them ‘what they plan to do about this issue or if you’re in the govt what would you have done?’ indirectly giving information to the govt and also indirectly trying to give them opposition ideas of how to run the country better than thier own confused one. Watch their interviews and you would always hear them

[@udmorrisa9356]

Great guys

[@JuniorjayJimoh]

Both of them are right in their own ways because before Nigeria his primary objective is to speak for his abia people first before Nigeria at large

[@lankyomoregbe7633]

What is the man saying ????? Is it because you are a governor. Oga people are hungry

[@jerrychime4883]

Protect is very Good

[@mydailymoment5356]

Is there a need for protest in Abia right now? No! Is there a need for a national protest? Yes!

[@ejuet4318]

Our President has spoken well as usual.

[@brownb9512]

From the view of both Obi and Abia. You can see that Obi nor care if Nigeria burn. Listen to Otti. And see maturity.

[@stem-network9671]

Mumu

[@ikwuezeunoaku8502]

Nigeria started burning a long time ago incase you have not noticed.

[@modextywyt8581]

Till tomorrow this man uses Inoson Vehicle produced in Nigeria and you wonder why I won't respect him? He is a full definition of patriotism

[@godspowerojes5660]

Mr president Peter Obi the peoples president

[@adesanyaolumide6524]

It’s the beauty of democracy and it shows you that Peter Obi is not a dictator can Sanwaoolu stand beside Tinubu and counter him on live television?The answer is NO it means Peter Obi is not interfering with governance in Abia

[@압둘하미드이드리스]

Hunger as a sponsor of protest

[@OkwuolisaChioma]

❤❤

[@SundayAshiedu]

Governor Orti, you are wrong here. Nigerians don’t need permission from the police to protest. You only need to inform the police so they can do their civic duties by law to protect the protestors. Which police in this evil inhumane Nigeria state will grant protesters permission to protest. Orti, you dropped the ball here. I still love you. You are a great man. JMO.

[@ChukwuebukaKelvin-bd2gw]

Good

[@ayenielijah6568]

Am sure with time Obi will be a one man standing

[@benjaminesifiho2095]

Truly, that one man no political party can defeat.

[@NeyeneyeIhuoma]

Governor oti , when it is nation wide protests i don't think police permission is needed!

[@bodeokudero]

Oti is a material for President than Obi, in my view. The implications of going on streets is more damaging and unpredictable . Let us support the government to succeed and wait for our chance in 2027. Don't sack Nigeria. It would be disastrous.

[@destinyodoh1866]

Someone whose house is on fire doesn't need approval to call for help. He is in the system (government), so I am not surprised. Seeking approval is like undermining the power of democracy

[@marojohnson-x4g]

My president I remain your too fans I love you Sir am not An Igbo am a Benin guy I love you sir

[@divinechijindu7465]

Quite frankly I don’t think their views are in disagreement. I’m sure that Peter Obi would agree with the words of Governor Oti; they are objective and unbiased I believe. The procedure for protests should be done in accordance to the law, this being said, desperation drives all rationale to the wall so I can sympathize with the seeming lack of procedure in the organization of the protests. Protests are for the voice of the people to be heard, but the reason a Nation is able to remain unified is respect for the law. Provided that the law is respected both by law enforcement personnel during the protests, and protesters themselves, then protests are not bad, especially in a case like this. Nigeria’s history is coloured with protests during different times of oppression, and we should remember that we continue to write history even today. There is evil deep in the political system, and truth be told, had things been better protests would not be the talk of the nation.

[@kulio212]

Ivm jeep 👏 Jehovah bu eze

[@elojoe]

The whole of Nigerian will go for an approval..... There is no "other people " we all are in it sir !!!

[@idowum]

I suggest that Peter Obi focus on preparing for the next election and addressing the internal issues within the Labour Party. To effectively drive change, he should adopt a more collaborative approach, recognizing that no one individual has all the answers to Nigeria's complex challenges. I share concerns about the 'Take it back movement' and its methods for addressing economic issues. While I understand the desire for change, I believe that our constitution's democratic processes provide the most effective channels for expressing grievances. I'm skeptical about protests and demonstrations as the primary means of effecting change, as they may not be the most productive approach. Instead, I advocate for inclusive and collaborative problem-solving, recognizing that every Nigerian has a vital stake in our nation's development. I urge my fellow citizens to consider the potential consequences of the upcoming protest and explore alternative, constructive ways to address our economic challenges. While I support the right to peaceful protest, I also call on security services to maintain order and protect the rights of all citizens. Let's work together to find solutions that benefit everyone, prioritizing constructive dialogue and collective progress.

[@seteoluisikilulanrelanre2359]

Obi has nothing to loose from the protest while Alex Otti has a lot to loose...

[@zuluomo-ikerodah3780]

Well said Mr Governor, You are a great man. God bless you and your family. As for Peter Obi, I didn't expect anything less. Nothing inspiring as usual.🙄

[@honorablemikeobasi4539]

Can someone tell Alex Otti that no one needs police clearance or notification before protesting

[@ferdinandikeghagu8752]

So how do they differ, one spoke on the right of the ppl to protest, one spoke on the legality of the protest. Both r correct. You have the right to protest..but the protest must be approved.

[@chukamadu9281]

It is not illegal to protest. Dr. Otti is not speaking for the Law. He is speaking as an Executive.

[@adelabuayoade1525]

Please show me or tell where it's written in the constitution of Nigeria to seek approval before protest from security operatives.

[@nwangwusimon2524]

Peter Obi, if I we're you, I will stay out of this Country Nigeria.

[@responsive247]

I perfectly understand HE Alex Otti's view. However, how else do majority of the people voice out their frustrations and dissatisfaction with a government? Informing the armed forces about a planned protest is as good as terminating the protest. In the Nigerian context, the armed forces have already been informed. Unfortunately, the people feeding fat from the scavenging suffering of the poor Nigerians do not want the planned protest to hold. They're doing every possible thing to discourage disgruntled and hungry Nigerians. Protest is a civic right and responsibility and is not in anyway illegal. It is allowed everywhere in the world where civic rights are well respected. Unfortunately, Africans are yet to start respecting this. My only worry is the carnage our greedy politicians are planning. They're working so hard to change the actual intentions for the protest. My question is: If we don't protest, how else do we press our sufferings to the government??? Every other strategy has failed so far. The judiciary put icing on the cake by imposing Tinubu on us. We're indeed so helpless 😢😢😢

[@Ifediora_24]

Someone should educate Governor Otti that protesting is a constitutional right in Nigeria, and there is no law requiring Nigerians to obtain permission from the Nigeria Police to protest

[@johnadebusy5069]

Since NLc can't fight for us. We will protest

[@adesege1025]

Nobody in power in Nigeria will want a protest against their government. Even if Peter Obi is the governor, he will not want anyone to protest. Peter Obi can't change status quo in Nigeria. I voted for Peter Obi in the last election but now I have realized he can't change the status quo. We need someone who will think differently and who has never spoiled his hand in the past. Peter Obi ruled a state for 8 years without elected LGA Chairmen. That is a sign of a bad leadership. Aisha Yusuf looted part of Peter Obi campaign fund and he can't tell her to be transparent and accountable. He couldn't solve the problem in Labour Party, how sure are you that he is capable of correcting the problem of Nigeria.

[@Chuby_ubesie]

TAA shut up with you lies

[@ephraimdaheagle9014]

Tinubu is the person with the right mindset

[@backtoaburi6999]

Is there no lawyer in Alex Otti’s circle to whisper to him that neither the Constitution nor the Law requires the Permission of the Security Agencies (Police) for Protests.

[@Osazee989]

No one said protest is not allowed, we have to know those who are protesting to make sure they don’t cause anarchy. Listen to the governor, he knows the law.

[@okechukwukenneth5624]

They are Nigeriaans, that' want to protest, Simple

[@victorobiora4656]

Peter Obi has added a lot of weight since after campaign and election. It is not an easy one.

[@olanipekunaliuopeyemi238]

Nigerians should notice Alex Otti was able to echo his own undiluted opinion simply because he wasn’t installed by anyone whereas PO made is self clear to the government that you have to engage the people. That’s what governance is all about. Not all behaving arrogantly, thereby threatening the people.

[@quiznation2024]

Lol... It's no longer a right if it must be approved before you can exercise it.

[@GgaskiaAta]

Tinubu has done 2 things for Nigeria that can change the country FOREVER if properly implemented. 1. The supreme court judgment which states that federal monthly allocation to LGAs should go directly to LGA account. This brings about N776 BILLION to the 776 LGAs at the grassroots for the first time in Nigeria history 2. Canceling the UNSUSTAINABLE fuel subsidy and directing the saved money to states and LGAs for additional funding in education, health, jobs, manufacturing, etc. States now get more allocation more than anytime in Nigeria's history. Demand accountability from your governors and LGAs.

[@Tata-m9h]

God bless you my brother. Sense.

[@deleamedu2220]

Someone needs to educate Governor Otti that citizens of Nigeria do not need permission from any security agency to embark on protest. It’s obvious that Otti is not different from people like Hope Uzodima.

[@GgaskiaAta]

Everybody, protest in your state or LGA. There is bad governance everywhere all over Nigeria. Don't use Lagos as a cover for your cowardice. Go back to your state / LGA and demand accountability from your governors and elected leaders.

[@zee8704]

Alex Chioma Otti is Labour Party in the morning APC at night

[@jewelofnashville1726]

I agree

[@zee8704]

​@jewelofnashville1726 trust him at your peril

[@adamschinedu8796]

Otti, use your sense ooo. Which people are they hindering? LP appearance, APC heart

[@angels-z2d]

​@@jewelofnashville1726haba easy na

[@jewelofnashville1726]

@@angels-z2d lol... i no too trust Otti. But make we dey watch

[@darlingtonkraven5951]

I like where it's heading 😂 gradually all the regions will pull out from the centre. No more paying taxes to Abuja

[@arinzeagbo8699]

Oga governor ask ur lawyer protest is allow..

[@benjaminesifiho2095]

Gov, Otti, the other people you're talking about are they not hungry? You're afraid because you don't know what's going to be the outcome of the protest.

[@sirpenuniqueprince3289]

Abia I know cnt do protest without violence,, The Governor is right

[@hikidunm1582]

No huge disagreement there - both pragmatic.

[@chetachidavidson4331]

My anger is this said violence who triggers or sponsor thugs to hijack it?

[@khadijatusmanmusa4621]

We all the politicians are the masters of the thugs

[@samueloladimeji6286]

The law requires bodies responsible for the protest to notify the police and I have gathered that the NLC and other bodies involved in the protest have officially informed the police of the forthcoming protest. In fact, it is on record that the police have acknowledged receipt of such notice.

[@samuel.ojile.]

They did not differ. Liars!!!!!! They advised it is fone within the law.

[@abrahamenoch]

Obi is an emblem of hypocrisy,he commend Otti for doing well who haven't implemented the 30k minimum wage but want Nigerians to protest against a government that have approved 70k minimum wage

[@TheGeoffreys]

Have you received your 70k minimum wage?

[@jewelofnashville1726]

Who snatched ur brain?

[@patrickizuchukwu9882]

The supreme court has ruled over this matter of asking for police permission before protesting and i remember Mr. FALANA citing it severally on channels TV. If you require permission from your oppressor to protest against the oppressor then there is no democracy and no one would grant permission to protest against himself. What if the permission is to protest against police extra judicial killings or misconduct will they approve it? What is protest ? Pls Gov Otti consult your lawyer next time, i think you are not aware of the current ruling on this

[@alaomabako-johnson2101]

Alex Otti: I na ano niru? (So you seat in the front?) PO: Yes yes yes....I am enjoying this thing...(the view i think). What a simple and humble being!

[@ENOOBONG031]

Was he sitting in front while he was governor of Anambra state? Give them power, all of them na the same people

[@goodieeducation4348]

Yes he was sitting in the front when he was a governor​@@ENOOBONG031

[@abonyis.e.onyekachi7012]

No Igbo man should go out to protest o