Nationwide Protest: Its Your Fault, You Caused It – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has openly blamed President Bola Tinubu for the current challenges facing Nigerians, which have led to a planned nationwide protest. In a letter shared on X, Momodu expressed his concern about the hardships ordinary Nigerians are experiencing and pointed out a shift in the President’s approach to governance. He told President Tinubu that life has become very difficult for Nigerians, except for a privileged few, since Tinubu became President. “Unfortunately, things have not been easy for Nigerians (except members of the privilegentsia) since you realized your lifelong ambition. And let me be frank Sir. You caused it all. You did not realize that a country is much more complicated than a state.

“I’m sad and embarrassed that a fighter for Democracy is now saying Nigerians will not be allowed to congregate and demonstrate on the streets, something you and I enjoyed during the military regimes, at home and abroad.” Momodu emphasized that while he is against anarchy, he believes in managing potential threats without undermining democratic rights. He mentioned his involvement in peace initiatives in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia, reaffirming his stance against anarchy. Momodu urged Tinubu to seek guidance from civil liberties advocates and to assess the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security agencies without resorting to authoritarian measures. “Please Sir, go back to your original friends in civil liberties and seek their assistance. Then, use this opportunity to test the strength of your security architecture and the combat readiness of our security agencies.

“Ignore the advice of the hawks in your team. They have nothing to lose since they are mostly beneficiaries of what others died for,” he stated. Momodu's message reflects a call for a more inclusive and democratic approach to addressing Nigeria's current challenges, encouraging peaceful solutions and respect for civil liberties.