2027, like every other election year in Nigeria, is unlikely to be any different.
That’s why I’m in no hurry to make any political decisions. This is just mid-2025. If anyone should be worried about 2027, let it be the politicians. I’m not one, and I see no reason to be distracted by the noise.
My primary concern at the moment is the state of abandoned projects in Edo South—particularly the road leading to my village.
That road, which should serve as a lifeline, has instead become a burden. It deprives us of access to the city and prevents us from moving farm produce easily. This situation isn’t peculiar to my village; it’s the same in many communities across Edo South. And it’s been like this for years.
So for me, this is not a time to engage in empty political chatter. It’s time to lobby, to push for real solutions.
Whether or not I participate in the 2027 elections will be determined by actions taken now—not promises made during the campaign. We heard similar promises in 2023, and we all know how that turned out. The problem is not just the president—it’s the failure of domestic governance, from the Senate to the State Houses of Assembly.
Let’s not forget the palliatives supposedly provided by the Tinubu administration to help the masses—yet they never got to the people.
These palliatives were provided in late 2023, specifically for the purpose of festivities, yet there was a complete lack of transparency. The only reason we even knew anything was happening was because Hon. Anamero Sunday Dekeri, popularly known as Danco, who represents Etsako Federal Constituency in Edo North, told his constituents that the President had provided palliatives through the National Assembly.
It was only afterward that revelations emerged—from independent sources—not Danco—that the federal government had allocated ₦200 million to Senators and ₦100 million to House of Representatives members for distribution of palliatives.
Following the public attention this attracted, Hon. Dekeri was summoned by the leadership of the National Assembly.
And since that incident, everything has gone silent. We no longer know what Tinubu gives to the masses during national festivities. What used to be public knowledge has now become a secretive affair.
The most painful part?
Those who hoarded these resources and failed the people belong to all political parties—not just the APC.
Ironically, the only reason we knew anything at all was because an APC lawmaker mentioned it, while Labour Party lawmakers—whom many supported with hope for change—were just as complicit. In fact, some LP Senators and Representatives hoarded palliatives just like their APC and PDP counterparts.
What did they do with the funds?
They packaged a few cups of rice into branded bags, staged media stunts, and made poor citizens queue under the sun—pretending to be doing charity with what rightfully belonged to the people.
These are the same people already preparing for 2027—and I’m expected to be concerned?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: it’s not about political parties, it’s about individuals. Hon. Dekeri may be in APC, but he acted differently. The truth is, there are bad eggs in APC, PDP, LP, and every other party.
Whether it’s APC, PDP, LP, ADC, or any other platform—there’s no meaningful difference anymore.
We must shift focus from party labels to the character of the individuals.
Nigeria needs leaders with hearts full of compassion, not cunning; men and women of conscience—not career politicians driven by selfish calculations.
Only such people can rescue this country.
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