Nigeria:The Fragile Coalition of Self-Serving Interests

The Fragile Coalition of Self-Serving Interests: Why President Tinubu's Re-Election Bid Remains Unshaken

As the political landscape of Nigeria continues to evolve, a crucial aspect of our national discourse has emerged: the concerted efforts of a cabal of self-serving interests to undermine the re-election bid of President Tinubu. This coalition, comprised of powerful individuals and groups with vested interests in maintaining the status quo, is hell-bent on reversing the progress made by the current administration.

It is essential to understand the motivations behind this coalition's actions. Since President Tinubu's inception, his administration has taken bold steps to dismantle the entrenched interests that have long plagued our nation. The removal of petroleum subsidy, a policy decision that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, is a prime example of this. This move, along with others, has disrupted the lucrative business-as-usual paradigm, and those who have long benefited from it are now fighting back.

The corrupt politicians, who have historically operated with impunity, have a proven track record of patience. They are willing to bide their time, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. However, the coalition of interests currently arrayed against President Tinubu is distinct. Driven by an insatiable hunger for power, they have abandoned their usual modus operandi of patience, instead choosing to regroup under the banner of the ADC party, with the explicit intention of unseating the current administration in 2027.

What sets this coalition apart is their brazen disregard for the well-being of the Nigerian people. Their primary objective is not to better the lives of citizens, but rather to reclaim access to the nation's treasuries, revive their black market racketeering schemes, and restart the smuggling of petroleum products across our borders. They seek to foment chaos, sponsor insurgency, terrorism, kidnapping, and murder to discredit the government and whip up mass hysteria.

It is crucial to recognize the true nature of this coalition's motives. They do not represent a genuine desire for change or progress; instead, they embody a desperate attempt to restore their grip on power and maintain their stranglehold on our national resources. President Tinubu's administration, on the other hand, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to rebuilding and revamping our economy, and Nigerians must not be swayed by the coalition's empty rhetoric.

We must reject the cacophony of social media noise makers who seek to package their preferred presidential candidate, lacking in basic administrative credentials, as a viable alternative. The presidency is not a playground for the mediocre, hypocritical, and pathological liars who peddle fake, unsubstantiated, and frivolous claims and allegations. Nigeria deserves better.

As we move forward, it is imperative that we remain vigilant and discerning, seeing through the smokescreen of deceit and manipulation. We must stand firm in our support for President Tinubu's re-election bid, recognizing that his administration's commitment to reform and progress is the only viable path forward for our nation. The fragile coalition of self-serving interests will not be sustained, for it is built on the shaky foundations of greed, deceit, and a disregard for the Nigerian people.

Otunba Adesanya