The Monumental Failure Of The APC Govt Under Tinubu And Gov. Abdulrasaq: A Critical Examination
By Abdulkadir Shaffi Idowu
In the annals of Nigeria's political history, the APC government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Kwara State Governor Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq stands as a stark contradiction. A party that rose to power on the wings of grand promises has instead become the epitome of broken dreams and shattered aspirations. The litany of pre-2015, 2019, and 2023 promises now reads like a tragicomedy, a satire of monumental proportions.
"Maintain sound macro-economic policy environment, run an efficient government, and preserve the independence of the Central Bank," they proclaimed. Yet, we find ourselves in a surreal landscape where the economic environment is anything but sound. The efficiency of government has become an oxymoron, a tragic contradiction in terms, where inefficiency and corruption reign supreme. The Central Bank, far from being independent, dances to the erratic tunes of political puppeteers.
"Make our economy one of the fastest-growing emerging economies in the world with a real GDP growth averaging 10% annually," they promised. But in reality, the economy has staggered and stumbled, leaving millions in abject poverty. Marina Tsvetayeva once wrote, "The soul is healed by being with children," yet, in today's Nigeria, kwara State our children's futures are being sacrificed on the altar of economic mismanagement.
"Restore and strengthen financial confidence by putting in place more robust monitoring, supervising, and regulating of all financial institutions." Instead, financial confidence has evaporated, replaced by a pervasive mistrust of institutions meant to safeguard our economic well-being. Sholom Aleichem's observation that "Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor," poignantly captures the plight of Nigerians and Kwarans today.
"Embark on vocational training, entrepreneurial and skills acquisition schemes for graduates along with the creation of Small Business Loan Guarantee Scheme to create at least 1 million new jobs every year." Yet, the streets are filled with disillusioned graduates, victims of broken promises. Fyodor Dostoyevsky aptly noted, "The soul is healed by being with children," but how can the souls of our young be healed when their aspirations are dashed?
"Embark on export and production diversification, including investment in infrastructure; promote manufacturing through agro-based industries, and expand sub-regional trade through ECOWAS and AU." Yet, the reality is a crumbling infrastructure, a moribund manufacturing sector, and trade policies that stifle rather than stimulate growth. William Gladder's words ring true: "Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn’t commit."
The APC government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kwara State governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has been a masterclass in the art of political deception. The grand promises of economic revitalisation, job creation, and balanced development have proven to be nothing more than mirages in a desert of despair. The past PDP government, with all its flaws, at least laid down foundations that were far from the catastrophic failures we witness today.
The hardship, suffering, and miseries that envelop Nigeria and Kwara State under the APC rule are not just statistics; they are the lived realities of millions of Kwara State.The need to remind the rulers of Nigeria what they promised us is not just a political necessity; it is a moral imperative. As we look to the future, let us remember the words of Awolowo and Dr Abubakar Olushola Saraki: "The struggle for freedom and justice is an onward, never-ending march." Let us march forward, united in the quest for a better Nigeria.
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