Phrank Shaibu, a spokesman for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has pushed back against comments made by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. Keyamo said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still ahead of his opposition rivals as the 2027 elections get closer.
Keyamo wrote on his verified X account on Sunday that Tinubu’s political journey was impressive, saying that he went from being a member of the opposition to becoming Nigeria’s president.
Shaibu, who goes by the handle @phrankangel, said that past political successes can’t make up for bad government.
He said that the best way to judge a leader is by how well they do their job, not by their political history.
Shaibu said that claims that Tinubu is politically “invincible” are weak because they don’t take into account that Nigerians are more worried about the economy getting worse and safety than past political victories. He says that people are having trouble with rising hunger, a high cost of living, and ongoing safety problems.
He also said that being “ahead” politically should mean better living standards, not just strategic talk.
He said that instead, the current situation shows that the government is having trouble dealing with important national issues.
In a later post, Shaibu stepped up his criticism, saying that political strategy is useless if it doesn’t improve people’s lives, keep them safe, or give them back their dignity. He came to the conclusion that no amount of messaging can hide the fact that many people are still having a hard time.
“Today, Nigerians aren’t impressed by recycled opposition tactics that look smart; they deal with empty pockets, unsafe neighborhoods, and a government that doesn’t seem to care about their pain every day.”
He said, “No amount of propaganda can hide a truth that is this loud.”
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