Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, calling it an even greater failure than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a fiery Facebook post, Sowore described Buhari’s government as a catastrophe but insisted that Tinubu’s leadership has proven to be a bigger disaster in just over a year in office.
Sowore, known for his outspoken stance against political elites, expressed deep frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic and security conditions.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has brought unprecedented hardship to ordinary Nigerians.
He pointed to the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira as major policy failures that have plunged millions deeper into poverty, with inflation reaching unbearable levels.
He accused the government of pushing through economic reforms without any real plans to protect vulnerable citizens, resulting in soaring costs of food and transportation.
The activist didn’t hold back on his criticism of Tinubu’s leadership style, describing it as disconnected from the everyday struggles of Nigerians.
He argued that instead of addressing core issues affecting the nation, the government appears more focused on maintaining power through political patronage.
Sowore believes the current administration lacks both the competence and the political will to deliver meaningful governance.
He accused Tinubu of surrounding himself with the same recycled politicians who have long contributed to Nigeria’s decline, calling the government an elite arrangement serving personal interests rather than the public good.
Insecurity remains a persistent problem under Tinubu’s watch. Sowore highlighted ongoing challenges such as banditry, kidnappings, and insurgency that continue to terrorize various parts of the country.
At the same time, public infrastructure is deteriorating, and power supply remains unreliable, adding to the daily frustrations of millions.
Sowore, who gained prominence during the Buhari era through the #RevolutionNow movement, has been a consistent critic of Nigeria’s leadership. Despite arrests and legal persecution, he has continued to demand accountability from those in power.
As 2027 approaches, many see his latest remarks as part of a larger effort to present himself and his party, the African Action Congress (AAC), as a credible alternative to the country’s dominant political class.
In his message, Sowore warned that unless Nigerians rise to demand genuine change, the suffering will only intensify. He emphasized the urgent need for a government that genuinely serves the people and not one that uses power to exploit them.
