As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, activist and political commentator, Barr. Deji Adeyanju, has accused the Tinubu-led administration of plunging the country from hope into hardship, saying the government’s so-called reforms are “killing the masses.”
In his statement, Adeyanju criticised the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as the most regrettable decision of the administration. While it was presented as a move to save the economy, he said it has instead worsened poverty, inflated prices, and widened inequality.
“From hope to hardship—that’s the real story of this administration. The reforms are not lifting people up. They’re breaking their backs,” he said.
He noted that while federal revenue allocations to states have risen sharply since the subsidy was removed, there’s nothing on ground to show for it. According to Adeyanju, most governors are using the funds to enrich themselves while citizens struggle to survive.
“No new roads, no jobs, no schools, no hospitals. All we see are longer convoys and lavish lifestyles,” he said.
Adeyanju didn’t stop there. He slammed the governors for blocking local government autonomy, even after public funds meant for development have been increased.
“They’re looting local government funds with impunity. The Attorney-General, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has fought hard for local government reforms, but the system is rigged against the people.”
He warned that the current path Nigeria is on could erode whatever trust citizens still have in democracy, as the promise of governance by the people, for the people, has been reduced to a fight for political power and privilege.
“What is there to celebrate? Democracy Day is becoming a yearly insult to the suffering masses. The elite are winning, the people are weeping.”
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“Until Nigeria embraces leadership built on service, honesty, and justice, June 12 will remain a symbol of broken promises,” -Adeyanju carged
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