Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo’s statement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still ahead of opposition competitors as the 2027 elections draw near has been refuted by Phrank Shaibu, a spokesman for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
In a Sunday post on his verified X account, Keyamo commended Tinubu’s political career, pointing out that he emerged from the depths of opposition politics to become Nigeria’s president.
Shaibu responded using his account, @phrankangel, dismissing the claim that successful governance cannot be replaced by previous political successes.
He maintained that the real test of leadership should be one’s performance while in government rather than one’s political background.
Claims of Tinubu’s political “invincibility,” according to Shaibu, are a weak narrative, emphasizing that Nigerians are more worried about deteriorating economic conditions and insecurity than previous political triumphs. He claims that citizens are dealing with continuous safety issues, increased rates of hunger, and exorbitant living expenses.
He continued by saying that being “ahead” politically should result in higher living standards rather than merely tactical bluster.
Rather, he claimed that the government is finding it difficult to deal with urgent national challenges.
Shaibu stepped up his criticism in a follow-up article, saying that political strategy is useless if it doesn’t enhance livelihoods, provide security, or give regular Nigerians their dignity back. He came to the conclusion that the suffering that many citizens still endure cannot be hidden by any amount of message.
“Today’s Nigerians are not impressed by repurposed opposition strategies disguised as genius; instead, they deal with empty pockets, dangerous neighborhoods, and a government that seems indifferent to their suffering on a daily basis.”
“A reality this loud cannot be covered up by propaganda,” he declared.
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