By Muhammad Mamman
Former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has delivered a scathing verdict on the country’s leadership, declaring that all arms of government have failed the Nigerian people.
Tambuwal made the remarks while reflecting on policy decisions he said have deepened hardship and eroded public trust, singling out the electoral process and the removal of fuel subsidy as major setbacks for citizens.
According to the former governor, the manner in which fuel subsidy was withdrawn by the current administration, without adequate alternatives or safety nets, has had severe consequences for ordinary Nigerians.
“The electoral process is one policy decision that has negatively impacted the people,” Tambuwal said, arguing that governance outcomes are closely linked to how leaders emerge through elections.
He added that the sudden removal of fuel subsidy, which led to sharp increases in transport costs, food prices and general living expenses, was carried out without sufficient planning to cushion its effects.
“The way and manner the current administration whimsically removed fuel subsidy without any alternatives impacted very negatively,” he said.
Tambuwal’s comments echo growing public frustration over rising inflation and economic pressure, as Nigerians continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.
The former governor, a senior figure in the opposition, has in recent months been more vocal in criticising federal policies, positioning himself among political leaders calling for reforms aimed at restoring confidence in governance and democratic institutions.
