Unless we are pretending, the truth is that Nigerians are not happy with the Federal Government. People are suffering because of hunger and lack of money
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed deep concern over the current state of the nation, lamenting that Nigerians are experiencing severe economic hardship and widespread hunger under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a viral video circulating on social media, Fayemi, speaking passionately described the situation as increasingly dire.
He pointed to a rising level of dissatisfaction among citizens, attributing it to economic hardship, food insecurity, and poor infrastructure—particularly the deplorable condition of federal roads in Ekiti State.
“Unless we are pretending, the truth is that Nigerians are not happy with the Federal Government. People are suffering because of hunger and lack of money,” Fayemi said.
He highlighted specific routes within the state to drive home his point. “Anyone traveling from Efon Alaaye through Erio Ekiti will witness firsthand the terrible state of the road. The same can be said for those coming from Omuo Ekiti, passing through Ilasa Ekiti to Ayedun Ekiti,” he added.
Fayemi criticized what he described as the Federal Government’s neglect, especially in infrastructure funding and development. He referenced a major road project executed during his tenure as governor, which was recently completed by the current governor, Biodun Oyebanji (BAO). According to him, the road cost between N18 billion and N20 billion.
Despite the road being of federal concern, Fayemi revealed that no reimbursement was made by the Federal Government. “They told us they didn’t ask us to construct the road, so they refused to refund the money,” he disclosed.
He stressed that if the refund had been made, the state government could have used those funds to complete the second phase of the road from Ado Ekiti to Iyin Ekiti, and potentially extend it to the Aramoko-Ekiti axis.
Fayemi’s remarks have sparked reactions nationwide, with many interpreting his statements as a bold critique of the Tinubu administration’s handling of national issues, particularly those affecting subnational governments and the welfare of ordinary citizens.