Gana Marks Birthday With Open Letter to Tinubu, Demands Urgent Action on Hardship, Insecurity

Popular on-air personality, Peter Ogbudu, popularly known as Gana, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the worsening economic hardship and insecurity confronting Nigerians.

In an open letter dated May 25, 2026, and released on the occasion of his birthday, the entertainer said he could not celebrate while millions of Nigerians continue to suffer from hunger, unemployment, inflation and fear caused by insecurity across the country.

Addressing the President directly, the activist said the prevailing realities in the country had made life unbearable for ordinary citizens, stressing that many families now struggle daily to survive.

According to him, the removal of fuel subsidy has led to a sharp increase in the cost of living, with transportation fares, food prices and healthcare costs rising beyond the reach of many Nigerians.

He lamented that small businesses are collapsing due to high fuel and diesel costs, while graduates are left jobless and forced into menial jobs to survive.

“Nigerians are not lazy. They are exhausted. They are working harder than ever before and still falling behind,” he stated.

Speaking on insecurity, Gana noted that farmers in parts of Northern Nigeria are unable to access their farmlands because of attacks by bandits and kidnappers, while kidnapping for ransom has continued to spread across several regions of the country.

He also expressed concern over attacks on communities in the Middle Belt and growing fears among travelers on major highways nationwide.

The entertainer said insecurity has not only claimed lives but has also negatively affected agriculture, education, trade, tourism and investment.

While commending the efforts and sacrifices of security personnel, he stressed that ordinary Nigerians must begin to experience visible improvements in their daily lives.

Gana further argued that economic hardship and insecurity are interconnected, warning that poverty, hopelessness and unemployment continue to fuel crime and violence.

Although he acknowledged President Tinubu’s position that some economic reforms were necessary to prevent economic collapse, he maintained that citizens need to see clear evidence that their sacrifices would eventually yield positive results.

As part of his recommendations, he urged the Federal Government to immediately ease economic pressure on citizens through transparent youth empowerment programmes, improved skills acquisition initiatives, subsidized public transportation and strategic interventions in food supply chains.

On security, he called for improved funding and motivation for security agencies, better intelligence gathering, strengthened local policing and enhanced protection for farming communities and highways.

He also appealed to the government to regularly provide Nigerians with measurable updates and timelines on key national projects, including refinery rehabilitation, power sector reforms, job creation programmes and security operations.

Gana said his letter was not written to condemn the government but to remind leaders that governance should be measured by the realities faced by ordinary citizens.

He added that despite the challenges confronting the country, he still believes Nigeria can become a nation where citizens live with dignity, security and hope.