Chieftain Dele Momodu Slams Nigerian Leaders: "Nigerians Are Hungry and the Leaders Don't Care!"
Civilian Rule in Nigeria Now Characterized by Dictatorial Tendencies - Dele Momodu's Perspective
In a blunt interview with Channels Television, Dele Momodu, a notable figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), didn't mince words when addressing the state of Nigeria's democracy. Momodu accused the nation's leaders of causing undue hardship for the citizens and deteriorating the country's democracy.
Momodu pointed out the alarming dual power structure supposedly in effect, likening the situation to a "two-president" system, with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike holding significant influence. He expressed his concern that President Bola Tinubu's endorsement of Wike's actions has emboldened the minister to disregard critics[1][2][3].
Furthermore, Momodu denounced the leadership style of current officials, accusing them of being both bold and shameless in their disregard for the citizens' feelings and opinions. He lamented the erosion of democratic values, stating that Nigeria is once again slipping towards civilian dictatorship[4][5].
As June 12 (Democracy Day) approached, Momodu expressed his disillusionment with the state of Nigerian democracy, indicating that it has been severely damaged by the actions of politicians across all branches and levels of government[4][5]. He declared that those who fought and died for democracy would be heartbroken if they could witness the current state of the nation[4].
Lastly, Momodu questioned the government's priorities, as he wondered why it was spending ₦30 billion on the refurbishment of Abuja’s International Conference Centre while Nigerians grappled with hunger[3]. He found it baffling that the leadership would indulge in such extravagance while the citizenry struggles[3].
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These criticisms underscore the widespread concerns about the health of Nigeria's democracy and the perceived audacity of its ruling class.
- Dele Momodu, a critic of the current political landscape, equates President Bola Tinubu's endorsement of Nyesom Wike's actions to encouragement for disregard of critics, raising questions about the power structure within the government.
- Regarding the refurbishment of Abuja’s International Conference Centre costing ₦30 billion, Dele Momodu pointed out his bewilderment over the government's priorities, wondering why such extravagance is being entertained while Nigerians are struggling with hunger.
- Delving into the state of Nigerian democracy, Dele Momodu lamented the damage caused by politicians across all branches and levels of government, expressing that those who fought and died for democracy would be disheartened by the current state.
- In the aftermath of the cancellation of the June 12 Democracy Day Parade, Dele Momodu voiced his disillusionment with the democracy, calling out the erosion of democratic values and suggesting a return to civilian dictatorship.
- Amid the ongoing migration, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation debates, and general news in 'naija' (Nigeria), Dele Momodu's criticisms of the nation's leaders and their lack of empathy towards citizens' plight shed light on the concerns surrounding the health of the democracy within the country.
