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Tinubu’s Leadership Rejected: Why 84% of Nigerians Have Lost Faith in His Presidency
Tinubu’s Leadership Rejected: Why 84% of Nigerians Have Lost Faith in His Presidency
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
In the latest political earthquake shaking Nigeria’s socio-political foundation, a staggering 84% of Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, according to recent polls conducted by reputable local and international research institutions. For a man who rode into Aso Rock on the back of a deeply controversial and divisive election, this rejection is not just a red flag, it is a thunderous indictment of his administration’s glaring incompetence, tribal politics and economic failure.
“Nobody supports Tinubu because of competency,” says Oduwole O’seun Oba, a respected socio-political analyst. “He has three classes of supporters: the people who want their tribe to be in power; those who want their party to retain power; and the third class are those who do not want to lose their fraudulent means of income.”
Oba’s words are not just brutally honest, they are emblematic of a growing public frustration among Nigerians who feel deceived, abandoned and crushed under the weight of Tinubu’s catastrophic leadership. In less than two years, the once lofty promises of “Renewed Hope” have turned into widespread despair, as the country sinks deeper into economic chaos, insecurity and political paralysis.
A Presidency Built on Ethnic Loyalty and Elite Greed
It is no secret that Bola Tinubu’s political machinery was fueled by ethnic sentiment and elite patronage. In the 2023 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to deliver a credible electoral process. Ballot box snatching, vote suppression and deliberate failure of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) marred the process. Even international observers such as the European Union Election Observation Mission described the election as “marred by lack of transparency and operational failures.”
But the real tragedy came after the inauguration. Rather than form a government of national unity, Tinubu’s appointments showed blatant ethnic bias. Over 80% of strategic security and economic positions went to individuals from the South-West or closely allied political cronies, sidelining the North-Central, South-East and Niger Delta in a dangerous show of ethnic favoritism.
“Tinubu is not governing Nigeria; he’s governing his political family,” says Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum. “This is the most exclusionary government we’ve had since 1999.”
From ‘Renewed Hope’ to National Suffering
Tinubu’s economic policies have not only failed but they have devastated the lives of ordinary Nigerians. His infamous decision to remove fuel subsidies on Day One of his presidency plunged the country into an economic tailspin. Without any safety nets or contingency plans, transport costs skyrocketed, food prices doubled and millions fell below the poverty line. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), over 133 million Nigerians now live in multidimensional poverty, the worst figure recorded in Nigerian history.
His floating of the naira has been equally disastrous. The national currency collapsed from ₦460 to over ₦1,600 to the dollar within months, causing inflation to balloon to 33.69% as of May 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“How can you float your currency when you’re not exporting anything of value and you’re importing even toothpicks?” said Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, former CBN governor and now Anambra State Governor. “That’s not reform; that’s economic suicide.”
Nigerians Speak: The Streets Are Bleeding
Across the country, from Lagos to Maiduguri, Port Harcourt to Kano, the cries of Nigerians echo through the markets, campuses and social media. Civil servants cannot feed their families. Graduates are roaming the streets jobless. Businesses are shutting down in droves due to unbearable operating costs and erratic power supply.
“Tinubu’s policies have wiped out my entire capital,” says Mariam Musa, a petty trader in Kaduna. “I borrowed money to start my provision store. Now everything is finished. I cannot even send my child to school.”
According to a 2025 SBM Intelligence report, over 7,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have shut down across Nigeria in the last year. The unemployment rate stands at a shocking 41%, with youth unemployment even higher.
Security: Nigeria Has Become a Killing Field
While Tinubu jets off to conferences and summits across the globe, bandits, terrorists and kidnappers have turned Nigeria into a slaughterhouse. In the first five months of 2025 alone, over 3,200 Nigerians have been killed or kidnapped, based on data compiled by the Nigerian Security Tracker (NST), a project of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Just this April, 30 villagers were massacred in Benue State, while Boko Haram has re-emerged with new strength in the North-East, according to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, who lamented that “we are losing ground again.”
The military is demoralized. The police are underfunded. And President Tinubu’s response? Silence or vague platitudes.
The Elites Are Eating While the Masses Starve
As ordinary Nigerians groan under suffering, the political class is feasting. The National Assembly recently approved a ₦70 billion “palliative” for themselves, while civil servants in over 20 states still haven’t received the ₦70,000 minimum wage promised in June 2024.
President Tinubu himself approved ₦10 billion for solar panels in Aso Rock, shortly after declaring the national grid was “improving.” It is now clear that the “hope” he promised was only meant for the elite and not the people.
“People are not angry because Tinubu failed,” tweeted Aisha Yesufu, a prominent activist. “They are angry because he never cared.”
Credibility Crisis and International Shame
Tinubu’s credibility is also in tatters internationally. His alleged involvement in a 1990s drug trafficking case in the United States resurfaced after a U.S. court ordered the FBI and DEA to release files linking him to illicit drug proceeds, a scandal he has never convincingly explained. The implications are serious, Nigeria is now seen as a kleptocracy run by tainted leaders, affecting foreign direct investment and diplomatic respect.
“Can you imagine the president of a G20 country with unresolved drug allegations?” said Prof. Pat Utomi. “This is a disgrace. We have gone from a giant to a laughingstock.”
Where Do We Go from Here?
Nigeria cannot afford four years of this nightmare. Civil society must rise. The judiciary must stop acting as an extension of political power. Nigerians must demand accountability; not just in 2027, but now.
Tinubu’s government has failed every metric: economic stability, security, national unity and democratic credibility. This is not a matter of opposition politics, it is a matter of national survival.
“Nigeria is bleeding, not because we lack resources but because we lack righteous leadership,” said the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. That statement has never been more relevant than today.
Final Words: Enough Is Enough
When 84% of Nigerians say they do not believe in their president’s leadership, that is not an opinion. That is a national referendum. Bola Tinubu has failed. He GOVERNS not with VISION, but with VENGEANCE and VANITY.
The question now is not whether Nigeria will survive his presidency; it is whether Nigerians will survive it.
And to the remaining 16% who still cheer him on despite the hunger, killings and corruption, one must ask: WHAT ARE YOU REALLY DEFENDING; TRIBE, PARTY, OR YOUR SHARE OF THE LOOT?
Because clearly, you are not defending Nigeria.
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester
Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
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FROM GLOBAL IMPACT TO NATIONAL SERVICE: DR. PRINCESS CHETACHI NWOGA-NWOGA-ECTON ACCEPTS CALL TO SERVE OWERRI ZONE
FROM GLOBAL IMPACT TO NATIONAL SERVICE: DR. PRINCESS CHETACHI NWOGA-NWOGA-ECTON ACCEPTS CALL TO SERVE OWERRI ZONE
In a defining moment that has electrified the political landscape of Imo State, globally acclaimed philanthropist, Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton, has officially accepted the clarion call of Owerri Zone youths to contest for the Senate seat in the forthcoming general elections.
Speaking from the United States, where she continues to advance her humanitarian engagements, Dr. Nwoga-Ecton made her position known in a heartfelt and resolute address that has since resonated across communities at home and in the diaspora.
A distinguished recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under the administration of Joe Biden, Dr. Nwoga-Ecton has built a legacy rooted in compassion, service, and global impact.
As the Founder of the When In Need Foundation, she has transformed countless lives through initiatives focused on empowerment, healthcare, education, and social welfare.
Beyond her widely recognized humanitarian strides, she is also a passionate and consistent advocate of agriculture. For many years, Dr. Nwoga-Ecton has championed farming as a tool for economic growth and food security, personally supporting farmers across several local governments in Imo State.
Through her initiatives, she has distributed seedlings to farmers, helping to boost local agricultural productivity and encourage sustainable livelihoods.
Her impact is equally profound among widows and women, whom she has continually supported through financial assistance and structured skills acquisition programs.
These empowerment efforts have enabled countless women to regain economic independence, rebuild their lives, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Responding to the persistent and passionate agitation by Owerri Zone youths, she declared:
“After deep reflection, consultations, and prayers, I have decided to humbly accept the call of our vibrant and courageous youths to serve.
This is not a personal ambition, but a collective mission — a responsibility to represent, to uplift, and to deliver purposeful leadership to our people.”
Her acceptance has been met with overwhelming jubilation, especially among young people who have long advocated for credible, people-oriented representation.
For many, her decision signals the dawn of a new era — one anchored on integrity, inclusiveness, and visionary leadership.
Dr. Nwoga-Ecton emphasized that her transition from global humanitarian service to active political participation is a natural extension of her lifelong commitment to humanity:
“Service knows no boundaries.
Whether on the global stage or within our communities, the goal remains the same — to create opportunities, restore hope, and build a future that works for everyone.
Owerri Zone deserves a strong, compassionate voice at the Senate, and I am ready to answer that call.”
Political analysts have described her entry into the race as a game-changer, citing her international exposure, proven track record, and deep grassroots connection as key strengths that set her apart.
For the youths of Owerri Zone, their voices have not only been heard — they have been answered.
And in Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton, they see not just a candidate, but a symbol of hope, a vessel of change, and a leader ready to chart a new course for the future.
Dr. Chris Oko Odey
Abuja.
The award she received from the US is the presidential lifetime achievement award not award of excellence please take note before publishing
STILL ON DELE MOMODU by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode
I saw Dele Momodu’s response to my article on him & was amused.
I tried to be polite & restrained in that write up & I didn’t realise that it would hurt him so deeply. Yet for that I offer no apology.
I said he sounded tired & worne in his interview with Seun Okinbaloye but from his response today it is clear that he is now completely unhinged.
He has blown his gasket & his reaction is rooted more in emotion than it is in logic.
Frankly I feel sorry for him because it is clear that he is fighting a lost cause, he is badly diminished & he is now a shadow of his former self.
For Bobby Dee the glory days are certainly over & I suspect that by 2027 when Tinubu emerges victorious he will crawl back into the hole that he originally came from.
Perhaps at that time he will go back to taking pictures of former Governor Nyesom Wike, the Adeleke’s & other prominent figures for a living & shining their shoes.
Playing clips of things that I said about President Tinubu 11 years ago when I was in the then opposition & when I led the media section of President Jonathan’s presidential campaign organisation will not help him to get rid of the stench of faeces that he has immersed himself in today & neither does it derogate from the fact that he was speaking rubbish when he said Tinubu is a dictator.
Unlike others I will never deny what I have said in the past about Tinubu or anyone else but at least I had the decency & courage to admit that I was wrong & ever since I left the then opposition and joined the APC in 2021 I have not looked back.
Not only did I fight for Tinubu in 2023 during the presidential campaign but I have remained loyal & committed to him & his cause since then and I have no apology for that either.
Unlike Dele I did not benefit from him for close to 40 years, eat from his plate, collect handouts from him, stay in his house, claim to be his brother and yet refuse to support him in achieving his dream of becoming President.
Bobby Dee’s nose is so far up the posterior of those he is now slaving for that he forgot to mention the fact that every single one of them, at some point or the other in their sorry lives & career, have not only changed political parties several times over but have also opposed Tinubu bitterly & even more vehemently than I ever did only to go back & later re-align with him.
I do not begrudge them or blame them for that because that is the nature of politics all over the world.
There are no permanent friends or enemies but only permanent interests and in my view it is in the interest of Nigeria that Tinubu continues the reforms that he started in 2023 after he was elected President.
It is also my view that Nigeria must never fall into the hands of the conglomeration of court jesters, sorry clowns & motely crew of insufferable jokers that Dele is now speaking, slaving & fronting for.
I will still be gentle with my old friend because I have a soft spot for him but if he ever crosses the line with me again I will stop being so restrained.
He does not have the stomach for a real fight because he is vain and thin-skinned. He also has an over- inflated opinion of himself and a huge ego.
These are weaknesses in this game and not strengths and as we get closer to the presidential campaign he will learn this the hard way.
Meanwhile he should stay in his lane otherwise I will give him plenty to write about.
For him to compare Tinubu to Abacha was wrong and if he was anything like the dictator that Dele claims he is both Dele and those he speaks for today would either be dead or in jail.
He should count himself lucky that our President is a democrat and not a monster.
Dele’s lies, duplicity & shameless perfidy have finally been exposed & are as obvious & glaring as his very large stomach.
I advise him to do some press ups & go jogging because unlike before I will no longer remain silent as he & his friends throw mud at our President.
Game on!
(FFK)
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OWUTU FM 2026 Ramadan Lecture: Sheikh Jamiu Asanbe Urges Muslims to Avoid Showboating in Worship
OWUTU FM 2026 Ramadan Lecture: Sheikh Jamiu Asanbe Urges Muslims to Avoid Showboating in Worship.
The Chief Imam of Agelete Central Mosque, Ikoyi Lagos, Alhaji Jamiu Asanbe, has urged Muslims to remain sincere in their acts of worship and avoid the temptation of seeking public praise for good deeds.
The respected Islamic scholar gave this admonition while delivering a lecture at the OWUTU FM 2026 Ramadan Lecture, held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Lagos.
Speaking on the importance of sincerity in Islam, Sheikh Asanbe cautioned Muslim faithful against what he described as “showboating” — the practice of performing charitable acts or religious duties merely to gain recognition or admiration from others.
According to him, every act of worship in Islam must be done purely for the sake of Almighty Allah.
He explained that while acts such as prayer, fasting, and charity are fundamental pillars of faith, their true value lies in the intention behind them.
The cleric therefore encouraged Muslims to remain genuine in their devotion and avoid mixing their faith with the desire for worldly praise or attention.
Sheikh Asanbe also reminded the faithful that the holy month of Ramadan presents a unique opportunity for spiritual renewal. He urged believers to increase acts of generosity, particularly by supporting the needy, vulnerable members of society, and orphans.
Earlier in her remarks, the Convener of the Ramadan Lecture and CEO of OWUTU FM, Hajia Adejoke Muyibat Balogun, encouraged attendees to use the sacred month as a time for reflection, self-improvement, and community development.
She described the lecture theme as carefully selected to promote spirituality, strengthen faith, and encourage peaceful coexistence within the community.
Balogun expressed appreciation to the numerous guests and supporters who attended the event, noting that their presence reflected the strong bond within the community.
She further reaffirmed OWUTU FM’s commitment to sustaining the annual Ramadan Lecture, praying for Allah’s continued guidance and mercy in the years ahead.
The 2026 edition of the Ramadan Lecture attracted dignitaries and representatives from various organisations including Uzamot Communications, Okutex Fabrics, and the Yeye Asiwaju of Ojota Kingdom.
The event also featured engaging activities such as a quiz competition, where winners were presented with gifts. In the spirit of Ramadan, iftar meals were shared with guests, reinforcing the values of unity, generosity, and compassion that define the holy month.
Through initiatives like this, OWUTU FM continues to play a vital role in promoting faith-based dialogue, community engagement, and social harmony.
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