The Nigerian nation is engulfed in a debilitating crisis, and its citizens are bearing the brunt of decades-long mismanagement. The country’s transition to democracy in 1999 brought hope, but subsequent years have been marred by corruption, insecurity, and economic struggles. It’s imperative to acknowledge that Nigerian politicians, past and present, have significantly contributed to the country’s quagmire.
Those in power seem alarmingly disconnected from the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians.
“The current government is flogging the people mercilessly but they still want to dictate when and how the people should cry. Current government hold the whip, but want to divert the attention of the people to those that have held the whip before them”.
While leaders enjoy luxuries like private jets and secure protection, citizens struggle with:
- Increased prices for essential commodities
- Insecurity and rising crime rates
- Poor infrastructure, including dilapidated roads and inadequate healthcare
- Unemployment and economic stagnation
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“The so-called leaders are immune to the suffering and pains in the country. They drive the best cars, so they are immune to potholes on the roads. They fly the best private jets so who cares about the increase in flight prices?
“They are heavily protected by the DSS, military, and police so why should they care about you whose phone was just stolen last night on the street because there was no officer on patrol, no street light or security camera?”
Nigeria’s leadership has fostered a culture of impunity, where:
- Corruption and embezzlement thrive with little accountability
- Leaders prioritize personal interests over national welfare
- Citizen voices are silenced or ignored
“The sad reality in all this is that some Nigerians continue to defend their oppressors. How can you continue to defend those who make decisions that favor them but put you in unbearable hardship?”
the citizens pay for their feeding and transport allowance, so why should they care about the hike in food or fuel prices? They even have perfume allowance..I could go on and on but to what end, would it stop the loyalists of the current administration from calling me a bastard? Would it help my people to understand that we owe only our nation loyalty and not the politicians?”
Loyalty should be to the nation, not individual politicians.
