Tinubu: A Squirrel That Climbed The Tree, Left Nigerians Hopeless, By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

The lawlessness in Nigeria today is not accidental; it has been nurtured by those entrusted with leadership.

Before assuming power, they weep before the masses, rolling on the ground, making empty promises to the oppressed. But once they seize power, they transform into ruthless predators, sacrificing the very people they swore to serve. This vicious cycle has crippled the nation for decades.

The impunity orchestrated by these power-hungry elites is unimaginable.

They exploit the people’s trust, manipulate institutions, and prioritise their personal ambitions over national stability. Even when the country teeters on the brink of collapse, their only concern is retaining control at all costs.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is nothing more than a calculated political maneuver.

It is a strategic attempt to wrest control of the state from the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. By imposing direct federal control, Tinubu and his allies seek to dominate the state’s vast resources, leaving the people of Rivers and the entire Niger Delta region at their mercy.

If Tinubu were genuinely concerned about national security, why has he failed to declare a state of emergency in states plagued by relentless violence?

Thousands have been massacred in the North by terrorists, yet no such measure has been taken. This year alone, hundreds of innocent lives have been lost to herdsmen attacks in Ondo, Benue, and Enugu. Yet, Tinubu has not only refused to declare a state of emergency in these areas but has also remained silent, failing even to issue a formal condemnation.

The political crisis in Rivers State is largely fueled by the power-drunk Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. His obsession with control, coupled with his belief that he wields influence over the president, has exacerbated the situation.

Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to Wike as the architect of the crisis, Tinubu has spared him—perhaps as a reward for his role in the election manipulations that helped secure Tinubu’s presidency.

Declaring a state of emergency in a region where there is no war, conflict, or oppression is an outright abuse of power.

Tinubu, who once touted himself as a champion of democracy, is now rewriting the constitution to impose military-style governance. His actions expose the hypocrisy of his administration, revealing a dangerous shift toward authoritarian rule.

Before Tinubu’s ascension to power, I warned Nigerians against voting for him. He is not the leader he claims to be.

Unfortunately, many fell victim to the “Yoruba Ronu” propaganda, a narrative that has only served to erode their dignity and well-being.

With figures like Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas serving as rubber-stamp legislators, Nigeria remains trapped in a cycle of stagnation.

Those who elected incompetent representatives should not expect progress or meaningful change. These self-serving politiciansprioritizse personal enrichment over national development, betraying the trust of the electorate at every turn.

Tinubu and his cohorts are writing a history of infamy, one that future generations will neither forget nor forgive.

One day, their descendants may find themselves cursed for the sins of their forefathers, just as former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida now seeks forgiveness for his past misdeeds—only to be met with rejection.

Nigerian history has been shaped by great leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, M.K.O. Abiola, Gani Fawehinmi, Tafawa Balewa, Ahmadu Bello, and Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whose legacies inspire pride among their descendants. In contrast, Tinubu and his allies are inscribing a legacy of betrayal and oppression.

For those who support impunity, continue to do so at your own peril. History has a way of catching up with even the most powerful. One day, the hunter will become the hunted.