A political activist, Usman Bugaje, says President Bola
Tinubu is detached from the suffering of ordinary Nigerians because he is
surrounded by sycophants.
Bugaje made this statement on Thursday during Channels
Television’s special Democracy Day programme titled ‘Nigeria’s Democratic
Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation on Building a Better Nation,’
commemorating 26 years of unbroken democratic rule in Nigeria, blasting
Tinubu’s leadership style.
He alleged that the President’s inner circle shields him
from the harsh realities the citizens face.
“It looks like the President has been completely encircled
by sycophants. They don’t allow him to see the realities, they don’t tell him
the truth. But if he knew what was happening in society, he would be ashamed of
himself. As far as I know him, I never thought he would allow this situation.
“He is now there, wallowing in the comfort of the Villa,
talking in ways that show he doesn’t even know what is happening in this
country. If he knew, he would not be doing the kind of things he’s doing now,”
he said.
The former lawmaker also lamented what he called prosperity
without production, adding that Nigerians were no longer swayed by polished
speeches but were demanding tangible results.
He accused the current Nigerian democracy of failing to
serve its core purpose, which is to uplift the people and ensure their welfare.
He also decried the helplessness of many citizens who have
suffered in the hands of insecurity and economic hardship, pointing to the
stories of kidnapped victims, unemployed youth, and struggling small business
owners.
According to him, any government unable to ensure basic
welfare and security has lost the moral right to call itself democratic.
While citing statistics to back his claim, Bugaje described
the country’s current state as disgraceful.
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