Owning Up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility
This morning, I listened to the British Prime Minister’s speech announcing his planned resignation in July. As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development.
The Prime Minister’s planned resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.
Looking inward in our dear country, we can recall our own situation. Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.
During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments—particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.
At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased. Similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.
I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance. Such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity. It would also send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences. Only by ending the culture of impunity can we secure a better future for the society our children will inherit in a New Nigeria that is possible. -PO
🚨 Manchester City offered new deal to Rodri few months ago but there’s still no agreement at this stage.
Deal on stand-by now, still long time to decide as current agreement set to expire in June 2027.
Rodri could leave as free agent in one year.
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BIRTHDAY QUEEN 👑 - I’ve been challenged , patience tested but never broke & forever unapologetically me! 3-time champion within the year 🏆 It could only be God🙏🏾 proud of the woman I’ve become & grateful to God for everything. Looking forward to what chapter 28 has in store for me 💁🏾♀️💗
BIRTHDAY QUEEN 👑 - I’ve been challenged , patience tested but never broke & forever unapologetically me! 3-time champion within the year 🏆 It could only be God🙏🏾 proud of the woman I’ve become & grateful to God for everything. Looking forward to what chapter 28 has in store for me 💁🏾♀️💗
Since 2013 - 2020 (after sir Alex retired and before Bruno Fernandes)
FA cup🏆
Carabao🏆
Europa League 🏆
Played in 4 champions league competitions
Our highest points since Fergie (81 points)
2020 - 2026 (Fernandes joins United)
FA cup🏆
Carabao🏆
Next season will make it 4 times in the champions league
Now I’m genuinely asking this, how has Bruno Fernandes “single - handedly” carried Manchester United? And where has he carried us to exactly?
#MUFC
!CHAMPIONSSSS¡ 🥳 From cage football in Brixton with @afewee_brixton to winning the Serie A Women’s league in Rome ~ growing up I always felt like we weren’t meant to make it out of where I’m from but we break barriers & change the odds regardless & I don’t take this one lightly 🥹🏆 thankful for my community, fans & loved ones! Yous are the best 👑❤️🏡 God did! 🙏🏾 season after season of persistency, hard work , sacrifice, patience and self-belief which has made it all worth it 🥰🥂 My 1st league title ✅ Guys, always dream big & never give up, you never know how close you are towards achieving your goals🥇#OnceDoubted #RB30
🚨 BREAKING: Lamine Yamal will be 𝐎𝐔𝐓 for the rest of the season with Barcelona with the hamstring injury 🤕❌
He’s expected to return in time for the World Cup ✨