Bola Ahmed Tinubu had one job—save Nigeria from total collapse. After eight disastrous years of Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the country was hanging by a thread, desperate for competent leadership. But what did Tinubu do? He took the reins and plunged Nigeria into even greater chaos. Instead of pulling the nation back from the brink, Tinubu has accelerated our decline, all while showing an astounding level of indifference to the suffering of everyday Nigerians.
The truth is simple: Tinubu was never interested in governing. He craved power, and when he finally got it, he had no clue what to do with it. His leadership has been marked by confusion, incompetence, and staggering corruption. While millions of Nigerians are fighting to survive amidst skyrocketing inflation and unemployment, Tinubu is flying off to London for “medical rest.” What a disgrace! He’s abandoned the country in its hour of need, leaving us to fend for ourselves.
And yet, his apologists still defend him, claiming that his policies just need more time to work. Really? Are we supposed to keep waiting while the country crumbles? Under Tinubu’s leadership, inflation has soared to over 25%—a 21-year high. The price of essential goods has become unbearable for the average Nigerian. The cost of a bag of rice, which was already high at N45,000 at the start of 2023, has now soared to over N100,000. That’s more than double in just under a year!
Fuel prices? Out of control. When Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy in May, we were promised this would stabilize the economy and pave the way for long-term gains. Instead, the price of petrol shot up to over N800 per litre, with the recent hike taking it to over N1, 000 per liter. What’s even more infuriating is the sheer incompetence and lack of communication between NNPC, oil marketers, and the government. While Dangote’s refinery which was expected to solve all our problems, has been bogged down by political interferences and sabotage, ordinary Nigerians are being driven into extreme poverty.
And let’s not even start with electricity. The so-called “banding” system introduced by the electricity companies promised us stable power if we paid more. Well, we paid, and we’re still stuck with epileptic power supply—if we’re lucky. Meanwhile, the tariffs keep rising. Tinubu’s administration has proven it’s nothing but empty promises and failed reforms.
All of this begs the question: Where is all the money going? The billions supposedly saved from fuel subsidy removal and other austerity measures are vanishing into thin air, while the Naira continues to collapse against the dollar. Corruption is as rampant as ever, with Tinubu’s cronies living in luxury as the country suffers. In a shocking display of greed, Tinubu himself has reportedly purchased a new private jet, just months after Nigerians were told to “tighten their belts.”
To make matters worse, his ministers, handpicked to implement these policies, are some of the most inept and corrupt individuals in recent memory. This isn’t leadership; it’s reckless, criminal mismanagement. And while Tinubu might claim ignorance, the fact remains: he’s driving this country off a cliff. His policies have turned Nigeria into a land of suffering, where the poor get poorer, and the rich hoard wealth. Just like Buhari before him, Tinubu seems utterly disconnected from the realities of life for everyday Nigerians. He surrounds himself with sycophants and corrupt allies, feeding his ego while the country bleeds.
Nigerians deserve better. We need leaders who understand the depth of the crisis we are in—leaders who are committed to real reforms that will lift people out of poverty and restore faith in governance. But with Tinubu at the helm, it’s clear that he has no plan, no vision, and no interest in the well-being of the nation.
The question remains: How long will we endure this nightmare? How long will Nigerians be subjected to a leader who is more interested in living in luxury than addressing the urgent needs of his people? If this administration continues on its current path, there may soon be nothing left of Nigeria to salvage.
