In this episode, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa interview Weyimi Lube, a social commentator and advocate for good governance in Nigeria. They discuss Weyimi's love for reading, especially books by Nigerian authors, and how it has shaped her political consciousness. Weyimi shares her experiences using her voice to advocate for change during political campaigns and the influence of her parents on her values and leadership style. She also discusses the importance of having a support system to navigate challenges. The conversation explores the experience of bigotry and division leading up to the election, the day of the election, the violence and intimidation faced, and the aftermath and reflection on the events. The conversation covers topics such as support from the diaspora, the impact of a CNN appearance, transitioning to a new name, and the speaker's education and experience at university. Weyimi B. Lube discusses her experiences with different Heads of Department (HODs) during her studies and the impact they had on her perspective. She shares her thoughts on Obi's presidency and how she believes he would have been accountable to the youth if he had won. Weyimi emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and the need for balance in leadership and followership. She also discusses the tendency to normalize abnormalities in Nigeria and the need for effective communication. Weyimi expresses her concerns about the economic crisis in Nigeria and the dire situation faced by the people. She highlights the passion and apathy of Nigerian youth and the lack of reasoning in Nigerian politics. Weyimi calls for young people's involvement in politics and discusses the potential future of Nigeria. The conversation covers various topics related to politics and society in Nigeria. It emphasizes the need for the Labor Party to be actively involved in society and address the concerns of the people. Peter Obi's intentionality and his engagement with youth and women are highlighted as positive aspects. The role of social media in spreading messages and the importance of education and sensitization are discussed. The conversation also emphasizes the need for unity and addressing personal issues. The interview concludes with a discussion on relaxation and hobbies, as well as reflections on the interview itself. ------------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background02:27 - Love for Books and Reading07:07 - Influence of Reading on Political Consciousness13:27 - Basic Understanding of Politics16:22 - Using Voice to Educate and Mobilize32:34 - Navigating Relationships and Repercussions38:42 - Unity and Love in Nigeria43:36 - The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections44:25 - The Day of the Election46:03 - Emotional Impact of the Election50:26 - Violence and Intolerance56:13 - The Importance of Love and Unity59:58 - Support from the Diaspora01:04:16 - Reflections on the Election01:14:23 - Choosing to Get Active01:17:16 - Bullying and Support from the Diaspora01:18:16 - The Power of Social Media and Diaspora Support01:19:13 - The Emotional Connection and Support from the Diaspora01:20:12 - People Flying Back to Nigeria to Vote01:21:10 - The Impact of the CNN Interview01:23:30 - The Personal Experience of the CNN Interview01:24:59 - The Effect of the CNN Interview on Social Media01:25:58 - Choosing a Name and Maintaining Authenticity01:27:26 - The Significance of the Name 'Orishawemi'01:28:52 - The Decision to Start a Podcast and Making an Impact01:30:49 - The Impact of CNN and Managing Expectations01:33:17 - The Isolation and Challenges of University Life01:35:10 - Education and Experience at Ogun State University01:37:31 - The Importance of Speaking Yoruba in University01:38:00 - The Unique Experience of Ibogun Campus01:40:20 - Living in Close Proximity with Family01:41:43 - The Challenges of Socializing in University01:44:08 - The Importance of Critical Thinking in Engineering01:48:02 - Accountability and Vision for a President01:49:27 - The Accessibility and Relatability of Peter Obi01:51:06 - The Ability to Provide Feedback to Peter Obi01:54:06 - The Impact and Accessibility of Peter Obi01:55:01 - The Experience of Gaslighting and Complaints01:55:56 - Tolerance and Normalizing Abnormalities01:56:54 - Lack of Balance in Leadership and Followership01:57:24 - The Impact of Economic Crisis on Daily Life01:58:21 - Calling Out Flaws and Propaganda01:59:50 - The Importance of Constructive Criticism02:00:49 - The Need for Progress and Change02:01:19 - Economic Crisis as an Excuse02:02:14 - The Struggle of Daily Life and Financial Burdens02:03:13 - The Impact of Economic Crisis on Burials02:04:05 - Rising Cost of Rice and Minimum Wage Disparity02:05:02 - The Passion and Passionate-ness of Nigerians02:05:30 - The Lack of Reason and Absence of Judgment02:06:57 - The Importance of Education and Formation02:07:26 - The Irrationality and Animalistic Drive in Nigeria02:08:52 - The Decline in Living Standards02:09:18 - ...
