Bola Tinubu: I will Not Forgive You

The president has asked for forgiveness in one of his speeches heralding Ramadan. It is very queer to note that both Muslims and Christians are observing the Fast at the same time this year, making Baba’s request a little bit more robust and all-encompassing.

Well, before we grant the request, we would have to look very well at its merit or demerit. Daddy, when someone makes a request of this nature, he must first show some sign of remorse. Yes, you are doing very well at the macroeconomic level, inflation has gone down to 15% down from 21% YOY, food prices have been going down, Naira is stronger than it has been in years and the insecurity is being tackled with firm resolve, especially with the partnership of the Americans, you still have a lot to do at the political side of things.

You still refuse to be a statesman, meaning that you rise above all shallow prisms and see the country as your oyster and not just an APC enclave. A statesman would not encourage this drift to a one-party state; a statesman would be father to all, a statesman would see things in a robust and engaging eye. You are lacking in that, as I see you still politicking with all that comes with that, instead of taking a Mandela-type approach towards your role in Nigeria.

So, for me, the forgiveness will come when you start behaving like a statesman and aspire to immortality, but as long as you remain within the confines of a very influential and powerful politician, you will not get my forgiveness. I will still be yabbing you in my dreams and be pursuing you up and down in those dreams that have come to be my staple since you came into government. Mbok, go and read about Nkrumah, Kenyatta, Zik of Africa, Awo, Nyerere and even Obasanjo and see how they transmuted from street politicians to immortal icons of the African struggle. That is what you should be aspiring to after all your sacrifices for Nigeria, and not to just remain as a clever politician who won elections. When you are ready, call me, and I will show you the way. For now, leave that forgiveness matter. Thank you.