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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
🚨 PLEASE HELP ME TAG UBER NIGERIA 🚨
I booked an Uber Package Delivery in Lagos on Saturday to deliver a brand-new guitar, including its bag, strap, and other accessories, from Gbagada to Shomolu.
What happened afterwards has been deeply troubling.
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As seen in these pictures released by the kidnappers, this is the heartbreaking condition these innocent children are in.
Tonight makes it the 10th night since one-year-old baby, little children, and school teachers were kidnapped in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
I watched some videos of the parents crying and begging. The agony in their voices is something no parent should ever experience. Pain, regret, fear… “Had I known” has now become the cry of many families.
To some parents, education is no longer a thing of joy. Sending their children to school now feels like sending them into danger. For many, school is gradually becoming a source of fear instead of hope.
And the painful part is we have a president who is also a grandfather 💔
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Seyi Makinde.
No be life una dey live oo.
A government that cannot protect innocent children has failed its people.
APC government is evil😭😭
Can’t believe we’re battling terrorists that kidnap, rape and murder, and still battling citizens that choose to also casually engage in rape and murder.
RIP Nurse Wendy 😞💔
According to reports, the shirtless man who is a vulcanizer went with his friends to where the girl lives...they took turn in r@ping her and during the struggle... the girl recognized one of them and even gave him a mark on the neck...then they decided to slit her throat, lock her door back quietly and left.....
These monsters of men were captured yesterday.