Call For Patriotism: As Nigerians Rates Tinubu’s 100 Days, PEPT Pronouncement By Zekeri Idakwo
POLITICS DIGEST – Tomorrow is going to be a historical day for Nigeria as a country as Nigerians review Tinubu’s 100 days in office and significantly awaits the outcome of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) this Wednesday.
Tinubu’s first 100 days will be closely watched, and I expect lots of scrutiny on how he’s tackling corruption, economic recovery, and security issues.
The election petition tribunal’s decision will be closely watched too. The opposition candidate has filed a petition alleging irregularities in the election, and the tribunal’s decision could have major implications for Tinubu’s legitimacy as president.
All in all, it’s a tense time in Nigerian politics, with many eyes on Tinubu’s performance and the outcome of the tribunal’s decision.
My advice as a pritrotic Nigerian are:
Accept the outcome, even if it’s not what you hoped for. Democracy can be messy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not working.
Exercise your right to protest peacefully, ( as Organized Labour commences a two-day peaceful warning strike), if you feel the need to. That’s a key component of democracy too.
Also stay engaged in the political process. One election doesn’t define a country, and there will be more opportunities to make your voice heard in the future.
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And more importantly, remember that unity is important, even when people disagree. Nigeria belongs to all of us, let’s not set it on fire for some selfish reasons.
Don’t heat up the politics even as I expect the various social media platforms users to promote bulliness and hates; remember the vulnerables, who’s only concern is to have food on their table.
We have come this far as a country. Comparatively, Jonathan was criticized for his handling of insecurity and corruption, while Buhari’s administration has been criticized for its human rights record and alleged nepotism.
Jonathan’s government saw some growth in the economy, while Buhari’s tenure has seen some progress in infrastructure development.
Both presidents faced external challenges, like falling oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultimately, it’s hard to make a definitive comparison, as there are different metrics for success and different contexts in which each president operated.
There’s also the issue of hindsight bias, people tend to view the past more favorably than the present. And let’s be real, being president is a thankless job; there will always be critics and challenges, regardless of who’s in power.
Importantly, it’s about whether the country is moving in the right direction, and that’s a complex question with a lot of different opinions.
However, whatever the outcome maybe tomorrow, let all hands be on deck to move our dear country forward. God bless You, and God bless the Federal Republic Of Nigeria!
