₦airaland Forum

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

Bahamas95:
Tinubu's case is that of from frying pan to fire.


Buhari showed Nigerians shege, Tinubu came onboard and declared with arrogance that he'll continue from where he stopped and he fulfilled/fulfilling that promise.......How do you expect people to like him?




The only people supporting Tinubu are the ones benefiting from his failed government or those suffering and smiling.

Nigeria has never had a messiah as president but it has never been this bad.

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

Kalashnikov49:
They sent you to come and gauge the populace right?

Tell them that even if he rigs that his region will suffer after his exit. To save you guys declaration of Oduduwa Republic is your saviour. Apart from that , una go cry blood

franchasng:
Tinubu that never owned a private jet before 1999 later bought one after his stint as Lagos state Governor.


The same Tinubu kidnapped Lagos state since 1999 and turned a whole Lagos state to his family's private company where they sit on top of Lagos treasury and affairs like it's their inherited kingdom.


Such a man had the guts to arrest Malami, El Rufai, Emefiele, etc for corruption and looting of public funds, is that not the biggest joke of the century?


If you throw a question to Nigerians to tell you the 5 most corrupt politicians in Nigeria, I am sure Tinubu will be among the top 2 and some people believe such a man is sincerely fighting corruption and government fund looting as President, how please? Someone should make me understand better in case I am missing something

steadygo:
It feels like many people have one extreme opinion of Tinubu or the other. He is either the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria or he is our savior.
A lot of his economic moves like subsidy removal, FX reforms, and trying to increase government revenue should benefit Nigeria over time on paper. So I can understand to that level why people would like him at least to that level. At the same time, I understand why many feel the hardship is too much and that the government didn’t cushion it well, even though much of the cushioning depended on institutions or lack thereof that was already in place before Tinubu came in.

I'm interested in hearing more on why people dislike him, what about Tinubu is so much worse than past Presidents? Not looking at it in the sense of the overall state of the economy which depends on many things but in terms of governance.

Ofodirinwa:
Tinubu is a great adminstator and one of the most skilled politicians of all time. I think in the world, only Putin and Netanyahu are close to Tinubu's political ability.

But in Nigeria, political ability is 80% willingness to steal and overtake which he has no limits on. As an administator he is mediocre and tribalistic. He overtaxes, and applies primative level of nepotism. But he is smart and tough and I like that he has what it takes to put the north in check. Whether notherners like it or not, the excesses of their politicians are damaging to all Nigerians. Obi would have been more diplomatic and accomodating.

I rate his advantages higher than his disadvantages, so I'm ok with him being president. If the next election is between him and Obi then Nigeria has truly advanced.

franchasng:
Before I answer your question, I will ask you honest question and I will need you to answer me sincerely.

Can devil ever do good? The obvious answer is NO!


A man's source of income mostly determines who he becomes in life. How a man earns a living matters a lot in how he handles every other thing in life. The moment a man ends up earning a living through brazen corruption, illegalities, cheating others and committing serious crimes, that man can never be a good leader because his conscience will become dead.


Tinubu is a known corrupt man, a kleptomaniac with too many secrets (family lineage, age, educational record, employment history, business dealings, marriage, etc) and gray areas, who used illicit wealth or let me say unknown wealth source to buy Lagos state Governorship position which he then confiscated the moment he became Governor of Lagos state in 1999 and has held Lagos state on ransom ever since then, selecting and appointing Governors, House of Assembly members, LGA Chairmen, etc like Lagos is his personal family business.


Tinubu owns a private jet, ask yourself how did he acquired a private jet; someone that doesn't have any known and popular business or company rendering services or selling products to a large population, so how did he acquired the wealth to buy private jet and become stupendously rich if not through corrupt practices, including confiscation of Lagos state and turning it to his private estate where he rules like an emperor.



Now a man with such a questionable character, who made most part of his wealth through corruption and corrupt practices that is obvious to all, can such a man ever do good as a President that now provide him the opportunity to loot at a larger scale without questioning?


Did you see how he awarded the coastal highway project, a big project like that was never advertised on national dailies for months for interested and capable contractors to bid, boom he awarded it to his political-business associates at a very whooping cost.



If Nigeria was China, or some serious countries, Tinubu and Dave Umahi will end up in jail serving life sentence or facing capital punishment for such brazen corruption and abuse of office. Go and read about the case of a former British Royal now under arrest for abuse of office, he never did half of what Tinubu and co have done without national outcry.


Another reason I personally dislike Tinubu is his nepotism and dangerous politics of tribal division, whereby he intentional incite Yorubas against Igbos as a political tactics. He uses tribal sentiments and bias to rally his tribesmen and women and also awaken their consciousness to a dangerous level towards the Igbos whom he feels threatens his political hegemony in Lagos, and this has further polarized and divided Nigeria, especially among Igbos and Yorubas more than ever.


Don't think he started it in 2023, he has always used this divisive politics before Peter Obi contested for President in 2023. If you doubt me, go back and search about Jimmy Agbaje and his tag as an Omo Igbo which Tinubu's political party and adherents have been using since 2015 especially.


So that is my number one reason for not liking Tinubu, he has polarized Nigeria and divided Igbos and Yorubas more than ever in history and the damage he has done will take God and years to repair.



Lastly, he is arrogant and prideful. He always carry himself like he is a god that nobody can challenge him and that whatever he wants he does and whatever he says he must do whether it affects people or not doesn't matter. This is a very bad quality of a leader.



Let me stop here for now

Kalashnikov49:
They sent you to come and gauge the populace right?

Tell them that even if he rigs that his region will suffer after his exit. To save you guys declaration of Oduduwa Republic is your saviour. Apart from that , una go cry blood

franchasng:
Tinubu that never owned a private jet before 1999 later bought one after his stint as Lagos state Governor.


The same Tinubu kidnapped Lagos state since 1999 and turned a whole Lagos state to his family's private company where they sit on top of Lagos treasury and affairs like it's their inherited kingdom.


Such a man had the guts to arrest Malami, El Rufai, Emefiele, etc for corruption and looting of public funds, is that not the biggest joke of the century?


If you throw a question to Nigerians to tell you the 5 most corrupt politicians in Nigeria, I am sure Tinubu will be among the top 2 and some people believe such a man is sincerely fighting corruption and government fund looting as President, how please? Someone should make me understand better in case I am missing something

Cyberterror:
According to Igbos, he refused to release their warrior Nnamdi Kanu so that he can break up Nigeria.