Nollywood actress and humanitarian Iyabo Ojo has called out the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his silence.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she stated that she reflects on the nation’s current state; she is compelled to question where the president is as she noted how his silence is deafening and disheartening.
Iyabo stated that the country needs the president to address the nation, listen to their grievances and offer hope. She questioned if democracy isn’t about the people and for the people anymore if they can’t express their concerns and be heard.
She noted how if the president had addressed them, it would have prevented the hijacking of protests, vandalism and chaos. She added that the reality on ground contradicts the government’s claims of progress they’re witnessing.
“As I reflect on our nation’s current state, I’m compelled to ask: Where is our president? @officialasiwajubat His silence is deafening and disheartening. We need him to address the nation, listen to our grievances, and offer hope. Isn’t democracy about the people and for the people? If we can’t express our concerns and be heard, what kind of nation are we building?
If we can’t express our concerns and be heard, what kind of nation are we building? I ask again, “What’s the essence of our country if our leaders ignore us?””
I expect you, sir, to address the nation by now. If you spoke to your people, it would help prevent the hijacking of protests, vandalism, and chaos.
The reality on the ground contradicts the government’s claims of progress. We’re witnessing:
Massive fuel price increases
- Skyrocketing food costs
- Electricity scarcity and high tariffs
- Exorbitant transportation and rent costs
- Soaring school fees
- Diesel and petrol prices through the roof
-Neglected education - Alarming illiteracy levels
In just one year, Nigerians have faced a staggering 300% increase in the cost of everything. It’s imperative for the government to:
- Be transparent
Communicate effectively - Explain their actions to tackle these challenges
- Provide solutions to alleviate our suffering
I recall a warning I gave on the 19th of Jan, 2023, that ‘If Nigeria doesn’t get it right, the country will bleed, and we’re already bleeding.’ Mr. President, please address the nation and show you care about Nigerians’ struggles. Give us hope. Throwing teargas and restricting protesters won’t solve our problems; your silence screams, ‘I don’t care.’ Sir, you have to care.”
Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ winner, Phyna had called for an end to bad government. She stated that she stands for a new, better and greater Nigeria. She stated that she stands for this great country and joins hands with the great citizens of the land to push for the betterment of its citizens.
Phyna noted how she is a Nigerian and not an enslaved person as she went on to sing the former National Anthem.
