“All the gang of those who rule us hope our quarrels never stop, helping them to split and fool us, so they can remain on top.”
— Bertolt Brecht, German Playwright (1898–1956)
I never set out to be a politician. I was a lawyer, an advocate for justice, a real estate developer, and above all, a citizen who believed in service. But when the moment called, I answered—not for personal gain, but because silence was no longer an option.
In 2023, Nigeria witnessed something extraordinary. Young people—tired of broken promises and failed systems—rose up. They organized, mobilized, voted, and demanded change. That energy, that fire, pulled me into the political arena. I did not come with a manifesto crafted from ambition, but with conviction, urgency, and the weight of expectations from the youth of Delta North, inspired and galvanized by the Obidient Movement.
The Obidient Movement was more than a political wave; it was a generational awakening. Within it, I found my calling—not to chase power, but to serve with humility, simplicity, and integrity.
The truth is clear: Nigeria cannot be left to career politicians and self-serving elites. We need leaders driven by purpose, not power. Leaders who understand that governance is about people, not positions.
We must build a country where laws protect lives, not privilege. Where health systems heal, not harm. Where poverty is fought with opportunity, not propaganda. Where leadership is measured by service, not status or opulence.
As I often say: the true worth of a nation is not counted in cash, but in how it treats its people. If we value life, our laws will defend it. If we value health, our hospitals will heal instead of kill—as is sadly the norm in too many of our public hospitals today. If we value prosperity, we will fight poverty with intentional opportunities. But none of this is possible under leadership that reduces citizens to statistics instead of recognizing them as stakeholders.
To Nigeria’s youth, I say this: the future does not start tomorrow—it begins now. You are not just the leaders of tomorrow; you are the architects of today. Every action you take, every voice you raise, every vote you cast, shapes the Nigeria we will live in. That is why you must remain engaged and never lose focus. The quality of leadership we choose is the quality of life we will live.
The Obidient Movement remains the rallying point for all Nigerians who desire a better nation. Join the movement. Encourage others. We cannot afford to sleep or slumber until the Nigeria of our dreams is birthed.
The ongoing voter registration is not just a civic duty—it is a declaration of intent. Register if you have not. Mobilize others to register. And beyond that, identify with the Obidient Movement.
Yes, our electoral system is flawed. Yes, our institutions are weak. But change does not come from perfection—it comes from participation. We must engage. We must reform. We must reimagine leadership.
When the time comes, vote—and defend your vote. Demand accountability. Reject apathy.
Let us tell our peers to formally join the Obidient Movement—not because it is trendy, but because its heartbeat is a better Nigeria. A Nigeria where dreams are valid, voices are heard, and futures are protected.
We have begun breaking the cycle of complacency, but the work is not done. We must learn from past setbacks and engage with greater dedication. We must reject the politics of division and deception and pursue good governance with single-minded resolve.
I stepped into politics because I believe in a Nigeria that works for everyone. To the youth, I say again: this is your moment. Rise, speak, organize, mobilize—wherever you are, however you can. The future does not begin tomorrow. It begins now.
Let us build a Nigeria that works for all of us. It is POssible.
As Brecht warned, “All the gang of those who rule us hope our quarrels never stop…” But we must rise above quarrels and begin to build.
Thank you, and God bless.
Kanma
Lawyer, Entrepreneur, and Public Servant
Writing from Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State