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
I expect Nigerians to have learned over time to prioritise certain values based on our current situation.
I wonder why "fluency of speech" and "political wisdom" are more appealing to us than integrity, prudence, meekness, and compassion.
Those who claim this man is just another regular politician are either dishonest or genuinely uninformed.
Ultimately, the kind of leadership we hail and support reveals our personal values and principles.
This should be a no-brainer.
He has his flaws. And I obviously don't know much about his private life. But with what I have seen so far, this man right here should be the role model for all Nigerian youths.
The humility he has, even after accumulating all this wealth is the sort that is rarely found in our current society.
Integrity ✔️
Empathy ✔️
Humility ✔️
He embodies all the qualities that an average Nigerian politician will never have.
2027, I will vote him again. His principles strongly align with mine. If I don't vote him, I will not have peace of mind. If he gets only one vote, then it will definitely be mine.
To the Men who sacrificed their dreams to make ours come true.
To the Men who bent their backs to work so ours would always stand straight.
To the Men who became our life coaches, in words and deeds.
To the Men who love us unconditionally, who are always available when we call, and turn up in every situation.
To the Men who may not be present in every picture, but are present in every moment.
To the Men who, everyday, give up a part of themselves to make us whole.
To the Men who always have money to send us, whether they have jobs or business is bad.
To the Men whose absence is felt the greatest, and whose presence assures the highest stability.
Happy Father's Day
To all the men that weren’t taught, but born into sacrificing so that their families could feed and shelter.
To all the men that have been giving without an iota of expectations their entire life.
To all the men whose instinct is to protect their loved ones and even strangers sometimes.
Love yourself today. Na veins, heart and blood you get too, you no be Subzero.
Happy Father’s Day to amazing men all over the world 🥂
Eric here again with every bit of our silent thoughts.
The month of June is for Men’s mental health, and we are saying thank you to all the men out there making sacrifices to attain fulfillment for their families.
Adulting made me realize how incredibly hard providing is. Omo fathers are heroes.
To all fathers constantly grinding & putting the families first, even when not personally comfortable, I say happy Father’s Day to you, thank you for your labour of love❤️
Pls don't forget innocent kids and adults are still in the forest, and this is the 35th day.
The govt is beyond useless, but don't get tired in lending your voice.
I might need to stop watching basketball until my teams get it together.
PS: I don't actually think they will do the right thing especially Indiana fever
A player earning near €200K to €250K, the first offer was a paycut getting this down to less than €200K and decided to increase the offer based on initial offer of a pay cut which probably got rejected the same way as the other since you basically overwrites the contract with