Former presidential candidate and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has stressed the importance of presenting a formidable Northern candidate to effectively challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.Speaking on Arise TVs The Morning Show on Wednesday, April 30, Momodu critiqued the current state of Nigerian politics, lamenting the decline of principled discourse and the rise of opportunism.He described Nigerian politics as an optical illusionmuch like magic, the more you look, the less you see.Momodu expressed concern that many politicians prioritise personal gain over the common good.He highlighted the strategic importance of the North in presidential elections, noting that the region feels marginalised under Tinubus administration, with claims of  perceived favouritism towards Southern allies.According to Momodu, this discontent could energise Northern voters, making it crucial for the opposition to field a strong candidate from the North in order to unite and mobilise widespread support. He asserted, I believe Tinubu can only be effectively countered by another strong candidate from the North.Any Southerner who thinks they can challenge Tinubu is likely wasting their time. The PDPor any coalitionmust recognise that power dynamics require strategic thinking. They cannot expect success with a Southern candidate alone if they truly wish to contest Tinubus position. Momodu suggested that a united frontincluding influential Northern figures like Senator Rabiu Kwankwasocould bolster the oppositions chances. We are witnessing a split within the PDP. Half of its members are involved in coalition talks, while the other half remain loyal to the party. This creates confusion. I recently spoke with our governor in Bauchi, who believes we shouldnt abandon the PDP but should instead work to attract others to it. However, if the PDP resists change and chooses to remain stagnant, what options remain? A collapse of the party might need to be considered.Historically, many parties have faded away. Look at the UPN or the NPNwhere are they now? Even the AD, which started in Lagos, has all but vanished. The PDP could be on a similar path unless significant reforms are undertaken. While defending Atiku Abubakars integrity, Momodu stated, I saw people in Delta celebrating their alignment with the mainstream, but I wonder what tangible benefits have been delivered to the people over the years. For two decades, PDP founding members have been trying to connect with the populaceakin to linking electricity to the national gridyet the results remain elusive. The claim that Atiku will join the APC is simply implausible; I can guarantee that. The APC itself is riddled with internal problems, lacking the discipline or cohesion to address critical issues. The post 2027: Only a strong Northern candidate can challenge Tinubu Dele Momodu appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Abdulrahman Malik, disclosed that there is an acute shortage of medical doctors in the state-owned hospitals. Speaking at the state interministerial press briefing for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, April 29, Malik said that due to the Japa syndrome, doctors do not want to take up appointments with the state government, even when the government is ready to recruit them. He lamented that while between 180 and 200 doctors are required in the government service, only 89 of them are available in the service. He said the number of available doctors only recently became 89 from 86 when three who had left the service returned after the government introduced a new and improved salary for the doctors services. The hospital boards boss said the government had been trying to attract doctors to the state service with improved salaries and facilities that could encourage them to stay, especially in the rural areas where many of them do not want to go. He also disclosed that the government has introduced an intern nurses programme for the training of nurses who would replace many nurses who had left the service for abroad. The mass exodus of health professionals is severely affecting our capacity to provide adequate care, the official said. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved an upgrade in the salaries of our doctors to match federal pay in a bid to retain the few we have left. The revised salary structure has led to the return of three doctors who had previously resigned, bringing the total number on the states payroll to 89. However, the figure still falls short of the estimated 180 to 200 physicians needed to serve the states population effectively. Nigerias doctor-to-patient ratio is currently estimated at one doctor to over 5,000 patients, far below the World Health Organisations (WHO) recommended one doctor to 600 patients.The post Only 89 doctors left in Kwara Govt hospitals amid Japa crisis Health Board appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

A businesswoman has advised husbands to support their wives in having a career. She gave reasons why a woman who is busy building a career would not get into certain dangerous situations. She shared this amid awareness about religious houses that now target women and make them leave their families, give up their properties to the fellowship, and disappear.The busiensswoman wrote: “Even if you didn’t want your wife to work before, I implore you to allow her to chase a career. “It seems that when women work in a corporate environment, they have less time to jump around prayer houses. They engage in meaningful conversations, learn time management, and develop self-awareness, especially if they’re in a structured workplace. “But those who sell in the stores their husbands opened for them seem to have too much free time. It used to be gossip; now, they’re in every prayer challenge. Their heads contain nothing but ‘spirit, spirit, spirit’, even cockroaches in the house are seen as enemies. “Having that type of woman is a d@+h sentence. God forbid you have a seizure at home, she’ll grab a Bible instead of performing CPR! That kind of woman will silently take your property documents and sew a seed, and before you know it, the pastor has finished building on your plot. Women empowerment is now a must o! If you and me must drink water and drop cup. The post Businesswoman reveals why husbands must encourage their wives to have a career appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.