- Nigerians criticised President Bola Tinubu for saying there is light at the end of the tunnel in his speech on Independence Day
- He pleaded that Nigerians be patient as his administration is doing all it can to reduce the high cost of living
- Many Nigerians berate him on social media and some said he should resign if he cannot perform his duties as a leader
President Bola Tinubu has come under fire on social media for telling Nigerians that his administration is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as the reforms he is implementing are showing positive signs.
He said this while addressing Nigerians in the early hours of the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence Day on Tuesday, October 1.
He said: “Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.
“As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel,” Tinubu added.
He pleaded for Nigerians to be patient as his administration is doing everything possible to reduce the cost of living.
“The central concern of our people today, is the high cost of living especially food cost. This concern is shared by many around the globe as prices and the cost of living continue to rise worldwide.
“My fellow Nigerians, please be assured that we are implementing many measures to reduce the cost of living here at home,” President Tinubu further stated.
He also commended the governors of some states like Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa, Kwara, Nasarawa and other South West governors for embracing the agricultural production programme and urged other governors to follow suit.
Nigerians react to President Tinubu’s speech
Many Nigerians criticised President Tinubu saying his reforms are not seen and that the only thing visible is the new presidential private jet, yacht and corruption.
Many declared that there was no light at the end of the tunnel as the president claimed. Some Nigerians said electing him into office was the greatest mistake ever made and others believe his government had failed.
Here are some of the comments:
@LovedCarefully posted: “No Sir, you are not! Don’t play on the little education we have. You are definitely not “doing everything”! You talk like Nigeria’s case is a HOPELESS CASE ! No, it’s not, sir. Say, “We have done everything we know to do”… so that we know not to expect more from you. Can’t give what you don’t have.”
@durotoye_deji posted: “You’re the worst president in the history of democracy sir. I will advise u to step down.”
@ShagariTob21028 posted: “Doing everything possible by increasing the cost of petrol consistently,thoughtlessly, inconsiderately and insensitively!!! What a speech from a heartless leader!!! In the midst of all these challenges, the politicians are living in wanton gluttony, luxuriating in filthy lucre…”
@MusaIbr25620296 posted: “That's what you have been saying since when you took over as president. I pity those riprap s on social media trying to support you.”
@honeypour4u posted: “This is what I don't want to hear.”
@DavidPine_ posted: “The only reforms I’m seeing are new ways of blatantly stealing money from tax payers money and total disregard for the rule of law, from EFCC in the case of Yahaya Bello to the House of reps in Bobriskys case. Need I mention the corruption in the NNPC you have been mute about. There’s just a whole lot that have contributed to the hardship we are in. There is no hope in sight and we do not trust you to take us.”
@MurphyBles72196 posted: “Stop deceiving yourself sir, you don't have anything to offer Nigerian. Just accept the fact and resign honourably.”
@_sonofalkebulan posted: “Tinubu na only you and your family fit Dey see light at the end of the tunnel for this kind economy cos una Dey fly new private jet , yatch , Cadillac etc …
Nigerians meet us at the barricade this morning let’s struggle for our light 💡 from
These oppressors.”
@obidientdr101 posted: “They did not about the cost of loving for over 18 months, and when these foolish Nigerians protested, things got even worse.”
@chinedumije11 posted: “T-Pain have spoken. 6 more years to go. Nigeria go get sense by force. Awalokan🤣🤣 Meanwhile we're still teaching Peter Obi a lesson oo🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ndi ara”
@Shegxpeare posted: “Lmao! This man will keep milking this line until 2027 and probably beyond.”
@touchedbyelda posted: “Ask Nigerians for patience while he enjoys the best money can buy.”
@PEC_Concepts posted: “He said this after wasting one year in office, now he’s saying same thing on October 1. He’ll use same line in 2025 and 2026. In 2027, he’ll campaign with these same words and some numbskulls in Nigeria will fall for it and support him to be in office saying this same thing for another 4 years.”
@Emmieriaty posted: “With this Mf, there can never be any light at the end of the tunnel.”
@mcashwide1 posted: “Over one year in office, this clueless and wicked man called Tinubu is still telling us to be patient. We will be outside today to resist this dictator called @officialABAT.”
@bigwig_austin posted: “They've been lying to him or himself is lying to himself, either way the indicators on the street proves otherwise.”
@YahayaMohammedZ posted: “At this rate of suffering, we might not get to the end of the tunnel🤌🏾”
Cabinet Reshuffle: Tinubu demands performance reports as lobbying allegedly intensifies
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu called for fresh scorecards from his 46 ministers, prompting an increase in lobbying efforts among political figures and cabinet members seeking to secure their positions.
The Presidency confirmed on Wednesday, September 25, that the planned cabinet shake-up is imminent, aligning with reports from earlier this month.