A Nation in Pain: A Poem on Hunger, Hardship and Accountability

This poem reflects on the hardship many Nigerians face, including rising food prices, unemployment, unreliable electricity and insecurity. It argues that public office should bring accountability and relief, not unquestioning praise for those in power. It portrays families struggling to afford basic meals, workers burdened by transport costs and young people facing uncertain futures. It also calls attention to farmers displaced by violence and small businesses strained by fuel and power expenses. The central message is that leaders should be judged by the lives they improve. Nigerians deserve responsive leadership, honest scrutiny and a future beyond daily survival.

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