THE EMPATHY OF LEADERSHIP In the soft dawn of the new year, I witnessed a gallery of moments from @PeterObi's visit, each image a tender vignette of human connection. But one photograph, among all others, stirred something profound within me. It wasn't merely the sight but the essence captured therein that moved me to tears. Leadership, at its core, is the embodiment of empathy. It reaches into the hearts of the people, understanding their joys, their sorrows, and their daily struggles. This image, I believe, held that essence. It showed a leader not standing above but beside, sharing in the human experience, listening, and learning. Leadership like this connects with the very soul of society, from the highest to the lowest, weaving a tapestry of unity and mutual respect. Rulership, on the other hand, often cloaks itself in the garb of authority. It can be distant, imposing, and sometimes, overwhelmingly cold. It commands from above, often oblivious or indifferent to the pulse of the common people. Such rulership does not connect; it can, in its harshest form, annihilate the spirit of community, fracturing the bonds that hold society together. In Nigeria, as in many places, there is a yearning for leaders rather than rulers. Leaders who will not just govern but will engage with the essence of the nation's people. They understand that true governance is not about exerting control but about fostering growth, healing, and hope. Nigeria, rich in culture and spirit, deserves leaders who will walk among its citizens, who will champion their cause with compassion, who will elevate the collective spirit rather than suppress it. This photograph, then, is not just an image but a poignant reminder of what leadership should aspire to be. It's a call for a new dawn where leadership is measured not by the authority it wields but by the empathy it extends. May Nigeria find in its leaders the empathy that this single, stirring image so eloquently portrayed. © @AnomalousPrince

You have answered none of the questions, from the first to the last. Sentiment is not a fact. Doherty once stood on a platform Lagos barely noticed. GRV’s present height was borrowed from the Obidient current that carried him. If he was launched in 2023 on AAC, the same city would have passed him by without a name. A man does not outgrow the stool he stands on. The platform is the wind. Without it, even a strong sail hangs limp. Doherty’s competence exceeds GRV’s by a distance no affection can close. Praise the man if you must, but do not invest in Dangote Sugar and demand the harvest of Dangote Cement. Stop deflecting. The questions remain. "OBIDIENTS FOR GRV" is dead on arrival

NDC we are not doing enough oo! Time is going, and NDC's presence in Arewa is still very insignificant. Meanwhile APC and ADC are making moves and going places. We have great candidates with genuine track records. We really need to do better!

Days since winning the Champions League: ✅ Manchester City: 1,211 ✅ Liverpool: 2,681 ✅ Chelsea: 3,431 ✅ Manchester United: 6,709 ✅ Aston Villa: 16,201 ✅ Nottingham Forest: 16,929 ⏳ Arsenal - LOADING ERROR What a time to be alive 🥳🥳🥳

We love GRV. That part is not in dispute. But affection is not a joint account. He wanted Obidients to drop their Lagos man and line up behind him, yet he will not drop Atiku to line up behind Peter Obi. You cannot save in First Bank and stroll into Union Bank to withdraw. That is not banking. That is wishful thinking. "Kí ọlọ́mú d’ọ́mú ìyá ẹ̀ gbé" - a child drinks only from his own mother’s breast. He has chosen his camp. We can still greet. We just cannot share the same ballot.

So who is more likely to campaign for Peter Obi between Doherty and GRV as of today?

Funso Doherty vs. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) EDUCATION Funso Doherty: B.Sc. Accounting, University of Lagos — Second Class Upper; MBA, Harvard Business School; CFA Charterholder; ICAN member. GRV: B.Arch, University of Nottingham; M.Arch, MIT; M.Research & Public Policy, University of Lagos. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Doherty: 30+ years across accounting, investment management, pensions and financial services; worked at Arthur Andersen/KPMG, ARM, Goldman Sachs and PNC Advisors. GRV: Architect and entrepreneur; worked with Franklin Ellis Architects in the UK and Nigerian architecture/consulting firms before establishing his own practice. SENIOR POSITIONS HELD Doherty: Pioneer MD/CEO of ARM Pension Managers; MD/CEO of ValuAlliance; MD/CEO of PAL Pensions; Vice President at PNC Advisors; Pioneer Chairman, Pension Fund Operators Association (PENOP). GRV: Creative Director at Spatial Tectonics; partner in MDCC; board positions including Alhuda Construction and Delta International Commercial City; Chairman, Rhodes-Vivour Foundation. COMPANY FOUNDED/OWNED Doherty: Public profiles establish him as a co-investor/partner in ValuAlliance and a private investor, but do not clearly establish a personally owned major company. GRV: Founder of Spatial Tectonics, an architecture/design firm focused on alternative and affordable construction methods. BOTTOM LINE Corporate/financial management: Doherty - clear advantage Executive leadership at major institutions: Doherty - clear advantage Architecture/design: GRV - clear advantage Academic qualifications: Both strong, but in different disciplines. Depth of senior executive experience: Doherty - substantially deeper documented record. ***NB: Any other thing is sentiment, yes GRV was involved in ENDSARS protest, does that automatically make him most competent? Also tell who GRV would be campaigning for in Lagos for Presidential election? SENTIMENT IS NOT FACT

Funso Doherty (FD) The Custodian of Lagos! He Speaks Lagos! He Lives Lagos! He Loves Lagos! Let's join hands, and votes, to ensure he is elected as Lagos State Governor in the 2027 election. O ti ya! ✌️✌️✌️ @funsodoherty @FunsoHQ @NDCWarRoom @NDCVANGUARDHQ

This emotional blackmail won't work.... How does voting Doherty over GRV as Obidients automatically means "NDC top to bottom".... If it's by competency, Doherty is far more competent than GRV. So what are we saying. We are too sentimental abeg

Adeleke isn't just a governor, he is a second term governor and at this point, he has nothing to lose. You can't compare him to GRV for God's sake... Ila is very far from Ile-Ife, khaki no be leather, shoe get siz, sleep and de@th no be the same even though they look alike

There’s no way GRV could have joined NDC and any human being would have touched his guber ticket. GRV was a cult figure amongst Obidients but he blew it by himself. Go and ask Valentine Ozigbo who toed this line how far? 2027, Funso Doherty is our candidate. Danke!!!

"Obidients for GRV" una go faint ooo, you go faint. NIGERIA WILL BE OK

"OBIDIENTS FOR GRV" IS DEAD ON ARRIVAL You can't save in first bank and go and withdraw from Union Bank. All of you should tell us, who GRV will be campaigning for in Lagos for Presidential election?

RT @Ruffrasta1: One of my trainers is in need of help. His mum is a breast cancer patient, please let’s come through for him 🙏🏾

Officially we can say Ekiti State is the most politically backward state among all Yoruba speaking States

I doubt anyone below 40 can have deep understanding or an idea of what Uncle Jimi Disu was saying. 50kobo notes be like ₦2,000 today

Death, hunger, being kidnapped is very cheap now

As an Obidient, Your core duty is to see that competent people get into power Obi is Competent Funsho is competent Nigeria will be OK Lagos will be OK

Women have fish brain & loose mouth, if u're so sensitive & would react to every vain statement then don't marry because there would be many. The reason why it's good to have sisters growing up. Women say the stupidest things & u can't afford to take them seriously all the time