A widely shared video on social media has ignited renewed debate around leadership, responsibility, and what citizens expect from public officials as Nigeria approaches another election season.
In the clip, a man speaks candidly to politicians, cautioning them against neglecting the electorate as the polls draw nearer. His message, now gaining momentum online, echoes the dissatisfaction many Nigerians feel over unfulfilled promises and inadequate infrastructure.
He emphasized that with elections about a year away, leaders should return to their communities and focus on tangible development rather than temporary handouts.
In his words, he said: “Election is one year from now, about a year from now, if you have been taking the people for granted go back and walk.”
The speaker also alleged that some officials have mismanaged public funds, calling on them to redirect such resources toward community growth. He urged that money reportedly held in offshore accounts be brought back and invested locally.
“The money you stole that you’ve kept in offshore account repatriate them back to the country take them to your village and walk,” he added.
He further condemned what he described as excessive investment in luxury real estate in cities like Abuja and Lagos, arguing that leaders should prioritize improving the lives of people at the grassroots instead of accumulating properties.
“The estate you are buying in Abuja and Lagos, you will not be needing a lot of it. Take that money, sell it… Take the money back home and work for your people,” he said.Nigerian Travel Guide
A key point in his remarks was his criticism of the popular practice known as “stomach infrastructure,” where food items are distributed in place of lasting development projects.
He dismissed the approach, stressing that citizens need meaningful progress rather than short-term relief.
“Rice will not cut it. Original sativa. We are now running a sativatocrazy, where all problems are solved by rice,” he stated.
He concluded by highlighting the pressing needs of the people, listing essential areas where real development is expected:
“Give me roads, you bring rice. Give me school, you bring rice. Give me education, you bring rice. Give me healthcare, you bring rice. Help me secure the border, secure the country, you bring rice.”
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