A prominent Yoruba socio-political organization, the Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has issued a strong critique of the current administration, accusing it of misrepresenting the nation's progress through propaganda while citizens endure severe economic suffering.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the group contended that Nigeria is in the grip of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread hunger that is driving the populace to extreme measures for survival. They pointed to alarming reports suggesting that severe poverty has compelled some married women to enter into casual relationships as a means of sustenance, underscoring the depth of the economic despair.
The statement, endorsed by the group's Convener, Olusola Badero, and Home Director, Princess Balogun, argued that the dignity of the Yoruba people has been significantly undermined by harsh economic policies, notably the removal of the fuel subsidy. The group asserted that the government's most notable achievement has been the introduction of additional taxes on an already burdened citizenry.
The critique further highlighted the government's failure to tackle critical issues of hunger and insecurity, accusing it of prioritizing international engagements over the domestic welfare of its people.
"The administration's confusion and lack of viable solutions are jeopardizing our future," the statement read. "Our cultural integrity is being eroded as married women resort to desperate measures and youth turn to illicit activities due to poverty directly linked to anti-people policies."
The group also addressed the security crisis, stating that rampant insecurity has displaced communities and prevented farmers from accessing their lands, which have been taken over by terrorists. They declared that a government unable to ensure the safety of its citizens or address fundamental needs has failed in its core mandate.
The statement concluded with a call to action, urging Nigerians to register to vote and to avoid supporting the current government and its allies in future elections, whom they hold responsible for subjecting citizens to immense hardship. They characterized the administration's tenure by business closures, the inability of family heads to provide for their households, and a rise in school dropouts due to unaffordable education costs.
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