Political Lies Unveiled: How Leaders Mislead And Manipulate, By Adekunle Adekoya

Political Lies Unveiled: How Leaders Mislead And Manipulate, By Adekunle Adekoya

Mark Twain once said, “Politics is the only profession where you can lie, cheat, and steal, and still be respected.” Today, I find myself grappling with despair as I reflect on the state of our country. We have no other nation to call home. Why are our politicians so intent on destroying this country for their own gain, rather than working for the common good? Why do they lie without remorse, deceive us blatantly, and spend our resources with such greed? As a Nigerian, I remain committed to my identity despite the persistent and reckless mismanagement by our leaders, particularly since we returned to democratic governance in 1999……. CONTINUE READING

In 2015, the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaigned on promises to transform Nigeria into a utopia. They pledged free education at all levels for STEM fields, a ban on government officials seeking medical treatment abroad, and the revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company. They also promised to generate, transmit, and distribute at least 20,000 MW of electricity within four years, increasing to 50,000 MW within ten years to achieve 24/7 power supply. None of these promises have been realized. By the end of President Buhari’s tenure, he had spent over 200 days abroad for medical reasons, including a 117-day stay in London. Despite these expenditures, Nigeria still struggles with a power supply of around 4,000 MW.

The 2022-2023 campaign season introduced the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Unfortunately, the promised improvements quickly gave way to harsh realities. The removal of the petrol subsidy led to severe economic hardship, escalating inflation, and increased commodity prices. The government initially denied paying subsidies, but recent developments revealed that the President had approved using dividends from the NNPC to fund petrol subsidies, contradicting previous statements.

Amidst this, it was revealed that a new presidential jet was procured at an estimated cost of N150 billion, though the National Assembly had not authorized this expenditure. The Senate President stated that the purchase had not been presented to the parliament, raising questions about misappropriation and embezzlement. Such spending during times of economic hardship shows a profound disregard for the citizens who elected them.

Despite the new jet, the government should reconsider its economic policies, particularly the Naira’s floatation. The current state of the Naira, with its instability, suggests that a return to a fixed exchange rate might be necessary.

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