Allowing Tinubu to be President Was a Very Big Miscalculation – Enabulele by Citynobs May 16, 2025, 1:26 am In a scathing critique, Destiny Enabulele, a prominent Nigerian commentator, has labeled the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a grave error with far-reaching consequences. Enabulele argues that Tinubu’s presidency, which began in May 2023, has exacerbated Nigeria’s economic and social challenges, betraying the hopes of millions who anticipated transformative leadership from the former Lagos governor. Enabulele points to Tinubu’s abrupt removal of fuel subsidies on his inauguration day as a pivotal misstep. The policy, intended to curb fiscal waste, triggered skyrocketing fuel prices, with petrol jumping from N200 to over N500 per litre overnight. This, coupled with the naira’s devaluation, unleashed hyperinflation, eroding purchasing power and plunging many Nigerians into deeper poverty. Enabulele contends that the lack of preparatory measures or palliatives exposed a disconnect between Tinubu’s administration and the masses, contradicting his campaign promises of economic renewal. Furthermore, Enabulele criticizes Tinubu’s foreign policy and domestic governance as erratic. The administration’s handling of security, including claims of neutralizing over 300 insurgent commanders, lacks verifiable impact, as banditry and kidnappings persist. Allegations of cronyism and a failure to foster inclusive governance have also fueled public disillusionment. Enabulele asserts that Tinubu’s political maneuvering, once hailed as strategic, now appears self-serving, alienating even former allies. The commentator warns that Nigeria’s trajectory under Tinubu risks further instability unless urgent, people-centered reforms are implemented. Enabulele’s critique echoes growing sentiments among Nigerians grappling with economic hardship and unfulfilled expectations. As protests and public resentment mount, the question remains whether Tinubu can pivot to address these grievances or if his presidency will continue to be seen as a costly miscalculation by the electorate.
