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
When Trump calls Obama "Barack Hussein Obama", we all know why he does it, its not because he loves the full name or likes to call people by their full name, he is using the middle name as a slur. You are not sleek, you are actually stupid.
I spent a year figuring out the best way to make AltSchool free to access without data costs, so students can learn freely without worrying about data.
But then I kind of realized that’s not really our problem to solve, because people who do not know how to use data to learn, will also have a big problem using it for work.
“Men help another man” Father’s Day challenge 🫱🏾🫲🏿
Men only: Today is Father’s Day. Many men, especially family men, usually don’t receive their flowers
Quote/comment below 1 thing that will bring you joy today. Men, let’s help one another. I will, too
Happy Father's Day
S.O 🖤
Every family story is shaped by those who came before us.
Today, we celebrate the fathers whose wisdom, sacrifices, and love become part of the legacy passed from one generation to the next.
Happy Father’s Day
Make I end the debate for una
For example
You fit play 11 vs 11 (make 1 of the other team play low block)
Them no Dey play low block for 5 vs 5
Striker fit see himself for left back 😂😂😂
Kenneth Okonkwo said if OBIdients insults him on social media, that he will release dossier that will end Peter Obi's political carrier.
Obidients amplified the insult, as though that wasn't enough. Mr. Obi himself went to Rufai Oseni's podcast and asked Kenneth Okonkwo to release any record he had about him, even from primary school.
He also went further to say that if anyone could bring out any evidence of corruption against him, he would stop campaigning. That's audacity!
That's why many of us support him blindly.