I am not sure that the president actually knows what is going on because if you see all the governors decamping to your party, won’t you think you are the greatest thing that happened to Nigeria?
Dele Momodu, the Publisher of Ovation magazine, has voiced his concerns about the growing economic hardship in Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Dele Momodu suggests President Tinubu’s perception of his administration’s performance may be skewed due to the large number of politicians joining the APC. Despite widespread hardship, these defections might lead Tinubu to believe he’s doing better than reality, giving him a false sense of progress.
During an appearance on Soni Irabor Live, a program on News Central, Momodu highlighted the unprecedented levels of hardship and bitterness that Nigerians are currently facing.
He expressed empathy for the struggles of the average citizen, pointing out that the economic challenges have significantly impacted the quality of life for many.
Momodu’s comments reflect a broader concern about the state of the economy and the welfare of Nigerians, calling for attention to the pressing issues that need to be addressed to alleviate the suffering of the people.
Momodu said, “Everywhere you turn in Nigeria, people are crying. I have never seen this level of bitterness and I hope the president is taking this criticism in good faith.
“I hope people are telling him the situation of things out there because there is no way he can feel or know it. He who feels it knows it.”
“I am not sure that the president actually knows what is going on because if you see all the governors decamping to your party, won’t you think you are the greatest thing that happened to Nigeria?”
Dele Momodu also expressed his concerns about the disregard for the Nigerian constitution, particularly with regards to political defections.
He argued that politicians who defect from the parties under which they were elected should vacate their positions. Momodu’s stance emphasizes the importance of upholding constitutional provisions and party loyalty.
He said, “You know that we’ve thrown our constitution to the Atlantic Ocean long ago. The constitution has been thrown overboard, which is unfortunate.
“The constitution says clearly that if somebody elected on the platform of the party decides to decamp, then he would have to vacate that seat.
“You cannot continue to live as if you are still in power. The party in power is the one who has the right to define who will represent them.
“But today, people cross carpet. You can wake up with APC, and in the evening, you are in the PDP. Then, the following morning, you are back to APC. It’s just unfortunate.”
He believes that when politicians switch parties after being elected, it undermines the democratic process and the trust of the electorate.
By advocating for the implementation of this constitutional requirement, Momodu aims to promote accountability and adherence to democratic principles among elected officials.