The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have ruled Nigeria since 1999 (26 years of uninterrupted democracy), and what they have brought us are insecurity, suicide bombings, incessant civil disturbances, rising unemployment, kidnappings, an increasing wave of banditry, armed robbery, and “pen-robbery”—all accompanied by a heavy presence of armed personnel—and corruption at the highest level.
We have been accumulating our grievances for 26 years. We must, at this material time, say enough to deception, because deception has become the order of the day in Nigeria. Expectations are high, and we cannot achieve the changes we desire after 64 years of independence. I could not resist these sidelong glances at the APC and PDP.
The greatest challenge facing us since 1999 is how to reform our country into a place of peace, law, and order—a disciplined society that can focus on a common national goal.
In 2014, President Buhari put his hand on his chest when he questioned the approaches of the leaders before him in addressing Nigeria’s many problems. But Buhari, in eight years, failed to address them. The situation threatens to wipe out everything else in his achievements, if any. The security situation in the country is very complex.
Nigeria is running out of time and ideas. Some elements who ganged up against Jonathan in 2015 are doing the same against Tinubu today. Some of these people are determined to create chaos in 2027.
Both political parties (PDP & APC) have failed Nigeria to the extent that we do not know which party deserves another chance. ADC? I think we need a new train of progressives.
The leaders they have produced so far have lacked focus, as demonstrated by the absence of good and sustainable policies on housing, agriculture, electricity, education, and industrial development.
The APC is not bothered by the barrage of criticisms from all corners of the country, because the so-called leaders that party has placed in different positions are enticed by the power that could easily influence their next victory. This is a costly blunder.
My position is dictated by my conviction that Nigeria is precious enough to be saved. It is now understood that the success of our country has less to do with speed and more to do with timing and direction.
We need ordinary Nigerians to help make Nigeria greater and more marketable. We have lost our past glory—we must revive and redeem it.
Nigerians should choose hope over fear in 2027.
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