One of Nigeria’s biggest problems isn’t just bad leadership, it’s blind loyalty.
We saw it with Buhari.
The chant “Sai Baba!” echoed through the land like a national prayer.
People worshipped the man, not the mandate.
Even when the signs of failure were clear; crippling insecurity, joblessness, and economic collapse, his followers clapped louder.
Today, many of those same voices admit the Buhari years were a disaster.
But it’s too late.
The damage was done, enabled by silence and sycophancy.
Now we’re doing it again.
“On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” was once a campaign slogan for Tinubu.
Today, it’s a political spell.
It’s used to shut down criticism, to defend poor decisions, and to keep leaders comfortable in echo chambers.
Rather than speak truth to power, many would rather sing praises and protect positions.
But Nigeria is not a stage for rehearsed chants.
It’s a country in crisis, one that needs real solutions, not recycled praise.
Progress cannot survive in an atmosphere where only applause is allowed.
A leader who hears only praise is already disconnected from reality.
President Tinubu must learn from Buhari’s failure: the people around you can become your downfall if they fear the truth.
And Nigerians must learn too—loyalty to country should come before loyalty to politicians.
Because when we keep choosing echo chambers over honest governance, we all pay the price.
From “Sai Baba” to “On Your Mandate” – What Has Really Changed?
They said “Sai Baba!”, and we cheered.
As if blessings would fall from the sky.
We walked miles with hope in our hearts.
But what they gave us was hunger in disguise.
Then came “On Your Mandate We Stand.”
And yes, we are still standing—on shaky ground.
The slogans changed, the chants were new. But garri still hides from the poor man’s view.
Back then, the dollar was two hundred and something. Now it flirts with a thousand without blinking.
Fuel flows like a stream of tears.
And electricity? A ghost that ignores our prayers.
“Sai Baba” promised to fight corruption.
But contracts were shared like wedding souvenirs.
“On Your Mandate” came to Renewed Hope. Yet all we’ve received is more struggle to cope.
So what really changed?
Just the music, just the slogan.
And what remains?
The same old broom sweeping our pockets clean.
We moved from “Change” to “Adjustment”,
But nothing tastes sweet anymore—not even puff-puff.
We pay with silence and sweat,
While they toast champagne in private jets.
So, dear Nigeria, we ask:
Is this a “Mandate” or just another “Man-debt”?
Because all we’ve been handed
Is suffering—with interest.
