Nigeria’s Political Debates Need Facts, Not Blame

Last Friday, my fare from Iyana-Ipaja to Aboru rose from ₦300 to ₦500. When I complained to an old friend on the bus, he replied, “No be una papa cause am?” I laughed, but the remark stayed with me. Too often, our national debates end in personal blame, party loyalty and tribal insults instead of serious discussion. I am not saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is perfect, or that the hardship people face is not real. Transport, food and other daily costs are painful. But Nigeria’s economic problems did not begin with one administration. Fuel subsidies, borrowing, money creation and weak policy choices built up over many years. Removing a broken system can be painful, but citizens still have the right to demand proof that the pain will lead to real improvement. We should question why subsidy savings are not visible in local hospitals, markets and communities. We should ask why the naira remains unstable and why support is not reaching vulnerable people. Global conflicts can also affect oil prices and living costs, but they should not become excuses for poor implementation or lack of accountability. Democracy allows Nigerians to support Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, Sowore or anyone else. It should not turn us into enemies. Let us challenge policies with facts, data and better alternatives instead of reducing every disagreement to insults. Whether the fare is ₦300 or ₦500, we are all on the same bus.

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