By Sunday Ameh
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerians are grappling with worsening economic challenges and insecurity across the country.
Lawal made the remarks during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, where he spoke on governance, security and the 2027 general elections.
The former SGF argued that government performance should be measured by its impact on citizens rather than ethnic or political loyalties, stressing that hardship was being felt across all regions of the country.
“Nigerians are suffering everywhere, whether in the North, South, East or West, and government must be held accountable for that suffering,” he said.
He also expressed concern over the persistent insecurity in parts of the country, particularly attacks on rural communities, noting that many residents continue to live in fear despite repeated assurances from government officials.
“Insecurity is still one of the most urgent challenges. You cannot build a country where people are being killed in their villages and life continues as normal. Government cannot just keep acknowledging problems without solving them,” Lawal stated.
The former SGF said citizens were becoming frustrated by official statements that fail to translate into visible improvements in security and living conditions. According to him, Nigerians are more interested in practical results than promises.
“People are tired of hearing that government is aware of insecurity or economic hardship. Awareness is not the issue. Action is what matters. Nigerians want to see results, not statements,” he added.
Speaking on the 2027 elections, Lawal urged voters to prioritise competence, capacity and track record when choosing leaders, warning against decisions based on ethnicity, regional sentiments or popularity.
“If we remove him and bring in someone worse, it will not help the country. Leadership should not be based on emotion or tribe. It should be based on what people can do and what they have done before,” he said, adding that Nigerians have the democratic right to determine the country’s future through the ballot box.
Leave a Reply