Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has turned Tinubu’s own words against him, arguing the President disqualified himself from a second term bid long before the campaign even started.
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Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has thrown a serious jab at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition for a second term — and the ammunition? Tinubu’s very own words.
Makinde reminded Nigerians that before ascending to Aso Rock, Tinubu had boldly declared that if electricity was not fixed under his watch, Nigerians should not bother voting for him again. Fast forward to today, and many Nigerian homes are still deep in darkness — generator fumes, sky-high diesel costs, and NEPA bills that make your eyes water, all still very much part of everyday life.
“He Set the Standard Himself”
According to Makinde, this is not about political rivalry or mudslinging — it is simply a matter of holding a man to his own standard. In Nigeria, we have a saying: “Eni to n sọ ọrọ, kii gbagbe” — the one who made the promise should not forget it. Tinubu made a clear, public commitment to Nigerians, and Makinde is making sure nobody forgets it.
The governor argued that Tinubu’s own benchmark — electricity or no second term — essentially disqualifies him from seeking another four years in office, given that the power sector remains one of the most frustrating aspects of life for ordinary Nigerians.
The Electricity Struggle Is Real
Let’s be honest — every Nigerian reading this knows the pain. Whether you are a trader in Onitsha market running your freezer on a generator, a student in Lagos trying to charge your laptop to meet a deadline, or a small business owner in Kano watching your profits evaporate into fuel costs, epileptic power supply is not a political talking point — it is a daily survival challenge.
Nigerians were promised transformation. They were promised that things would change. And while the current administration has pointed to various reforms in the energy sector, the reality on the ground for millions of households tells a different story.
Makinde Steps Up His Presidential Game
Makinde’s comments are clearly part of a broader strategy to position himself as a credible alternative heading into the next electoral cycle. As the APM presidential candidate, he has been vocal about the failures of the current administration and has consistently used Tinubu’s own pre-election statements as a measuring stick.
The Oyo governor has built a reputation for outspoken governance, and this latest broadside signals that he is not here to play political games — he is coming with receipts.
What Do You Think?
The question Makinde is putting to Nigerians is simple and direct: Should a leader be held accountable for the specific promises he made to get your vote?
If your answer is yes, then perhaps it is time to dust off those old campaign speeches and score cards. After all, in a democracy, the people hold the ultimate power — and remembering what was promised is the first step to demanding what was due.
The 2027 general elections may still feel far away, but the conversation has already begun. And if Seyi Makinde has anything to say about it, Nigerians will be going to the polls with their memories fully intact.
What are your thoughts? Should politicians be held strictly to their pre-election promises? Drop your comments below!
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