Nigerians Slam Government for Lies, Demand Sincerity.
Nigerians have expressed deep frustration and anger over what they perceive as a government riddled with half-truths and outright lies. Citizens allege that the current administration, much like the previous one, is engaging in opaque practices that undermine public trust. The rising discontent is particularly evident in reactions to the recent fuel price hike, which many see as a betrayal of promises made during the minimum wage negotiations. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deceit, claiming that the government reneged on its agreement not to increase fuel prices while the new national minimum wage was still pending implementation.
Gbenga Sesan, executive director of Paradigm Initiative, has criticized the administration’s lack of forthrightness, warning that hypocrisy erodes the legitimacy that the government is already struggling to establish. This sentiment is echoed by Chijoke Umelahi, an Abuja-based lawyer, who lamented the damage caused by government dishonesty. He highlighted how the insincerity of the government not only ridicules the nation but also diminishes Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage.
Further criticism comes from Samuel Onikoyi, a Nigerian academic in Brussels, who argues that the government’s dishonesty feeds into a cycle of corruption and unpatriotic behavior. He stresses that Nigerians must overcome ethnic and religious divisions to hold their leaders accountable, as is done in more transparent societies like Belgium.
Hogan Atigbi, a human rights activist, and lawyer, pointed out the administration’s inconsistency in its policies, especially regarding the removal and subsequent reintroduction of the fuel subsidy. He urged the government to be sincere with Nigerians, emphasizing that honesty is more effective than the current pattern of half-truths and misinformation.
Yakubu Dashit, an economist, added that the government’s refusal to acknowledge its policy failures—such as the currency devaluation and foreign exchange unification—only worsens public distrust. He advised the government to own up to its mistakes and seek policies that genuinely benefit the people, as the next general election looms on the horizon.
In sum, the growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians stems from a widespread belief that the government is not being truthful or transparent, leading to a loss of trust and increasing social and economic challenges. The calls for sincerity and accountability are becoming louder, as citizens demand a government that genuinely serves their interests rather than one that manipulates the truth for political gain.
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