Political analyst Dr. Peter Anosike has delivered a strong criticism of Nigeria’s leadership and institutions, warning that the country is in decline.
Speaking on the Frontpage Review programme on Voice of the People 90.3 FM, Dr Anosike criticised what he described as government failure in addressing insecurity, poor infrastructure, and declining welfare for citizens and military personnel.
“Nigeria is gone. Nigeria is dead. That’s the truth… the victims today are likely going to become the victims tomorrow,” he said.
The dialogue was sparked by the “Easter Tragedy,” during which at least 16 Nigerians were killed in Benue and Kaduna states despite President Bola Tinubu’s repeated pledge that mass killings would “never happen again.”
The analyst argued that governance has been reduced to rhetoric rather than actionable strategies, leaving citizens increasingly vulnerable.
Presidency vs reality
Dr Anosike questioned the disconnect between leadership and the lived experiences of Nigerians, suggesting that realities on the ground are often ignored.
“When you tell the President there’s no light in the country, he asks ‘Are you sure?’ because where he is, there is light,” he said, warning that truth-telling is increasingly politicised.
The analyst raised concerns over the treatment of military personnel, describing conditions in barracks as substandard and reflective of systemic neglect.
“A Brigadier General will die, and the government will not even issue a statement… Soldiers are living sub-humanly. The barracks has become an IDP camp,” he said.
He also criticised inefficiencies in the power sector, questioning leadership priorities and operational realities.
“One day I went to the NEPA office… and the office was running on a generator. Why should I pay?” he queried.
Dr Anosike lamented what he described as the erosion of traditional authority, accusing leaders of undermining institutions meant to serve as checks on power.
“Everything has been turned upside down in this country,” he said.
Failed leadership
Supporting the critique, Nigerian media analyst Rufai Oseni described Nigeria’s leadership culture as one marked by unfulfilled promises and systemic failure.
“It’s just like a boulevard of broken dreams. Lots of promises but nothing happens,” he said.
He also referenced recent controversy involving Nyesom Wike, linking it to broader concerns about shrinking democratic space and control of public discourse.
Mr Oseni further criticised what he termed the disconnect between political elites and ordinary Nigerians, arguing that governance has become detached from accountability.
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