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Finally, there is a glimpse of hope in Nigeria. Our citizenry have endured horrendous conditions since 2015.
Over these years, the country has suffered economic decline, institutional decay, and worsening insecurity. Our global image has taken a serious hit, and many now see Nigeria as a nation in crisis.
The most painful damage has been to our democratic guardrails. Institutions have been weakened, the rule of law questioned, national unity strained, and ethnic and religious tensions heightened. The justice system is widely viewed as compromised, especially after the 2023 elections which were marked by irregularities, intimidation, violence, voter suppression, and technical failures. Multiple observer missions, including the EU, reported credibility issues.
Many Nigerians believe that the current leadership does not reflect the will of the majority. Parallel results circulated online, court petitions increased, and the INEC Chairman remains a central figure in the public debate. People want genuine accountability, especially for those who were harmed, silenced, or lost during the elections.
Regionally, the complaints were clear. In some parts of the North, results were seen as not reflecting local sentiment. In the South, especially in Lagos, there were incidents of vote suppression and ethnic profiling.
The economic situation also deteriorated. The naira lost value, fuel subsidies were removed without proper cushioning, inflation rose sharply, and unemployment worsened. Major spending decisions lacked transparency. Borrowing increased. Distrust grew.
The National Assembly is viewed by many as enabling the executive rather than checking it. The opposition has grown weaker, and the environment feels close to one-party rule.
Religious tension has also grown. For the first time, both President and Vice President are Muslim. While not unconstitutional, many feel it violates the long-standing balance that promotes inclusion and stability under the federal character principle.
At the state level, governors continue to receive federal allocations, but many do not invest effectively in security, education, or healthcare. There are allegations of misuse of public funds and currency speculation instead of serving the people.
In summary, Nigerians are demanding: accountability, good governance, security, institutional reform, equality, and economic dignity.
This is why Trump’s recent position matters. It forces global attention on what is happening here. But it should not stop at words or warnings. Trump and the US administration should go further by directing the FBI and other investigative bodies to look deeply into the networks of corruption, terror financing, illicit financial flows, and political actors who benefit from the killings and instability in Nigeria.
International partners should help expose and dismantle the criminal networks and political interests that fuel violence and hinder our progress.
A new ray of hope is emerging. It is not from politicians, but from the Nigerian people themselves. Nigerians are becoming more aware, more vocal, and demanding justice and accountability.
Nigeria deserves better, and the people are speaking up
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