Former National Vice Chairman (South-West) of Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a “monumental failure” and calling on Nigerians to vote him out in the 2027 general elections.
Olaitan said the country has continued to deteriorate under the current government, particularly in the areas of security and the economy, which he argued have worsened the hardship faced by citizens.
He said rising insecurity across the country has made life increasingly unsafe, with frequent cases of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and communal clashes.
“Our people can no longer sleep with both eyes closed because of the unrelenting wave of insecurity, banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and communal clashes that have turned farmlands into killing fields and turned hope into fear,” he said.
The elder statesman also condemned the worsening economic situation, noting that the high cost of living has made basic needs unaffordable for many Nigerians.
He said unemployment remains high, leaving many young people without meaningful means of livelihood, while traders and farmers struggle to survive.
“Prices of basic goods have gone beyond the reach of ordinary families. Our youths roam the streets without jobs, while farmers and traders struggle daily just to survive,” he stated.
Olaitan further accused the administration of weakening democratic competition and deliberately undermining opposition parties, which he said was unhealthy for Nigeria’s political development.
He also faulted the government’s economic policies, arguing that they have failed to improve living conditions and instead worsened poverty levels across the country.
According to him, the challenges facing Nigerians are not natural but the result of policy decisions and leadership failures.
He urged Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process and use their votes in 2027 to bring about change if they desire a better country.
Olaitan insisted that only credible leadership could address Nigeria’s current challenges in security, the economy and governance.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has consistently defended its policies, saying ongoing reforms are aimed at stabilising the economy, attracting investment and improving long-term national development.
