“Mahdi Shehu Criticizes Buhari and Tinubu for Alleged Destruction of Nigeria’s Economy and Stability”

Prominent political commentator Mahdi Shehu has once again taken to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, delivering a fiery critique against the leadership of Nigeria under Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his post titled “How Nigeria Was Destroyed by Buhari & Co., Tinubu & Co.,” Shehu paints a dire picture of what he perceives as a systematic dismantling of the nation’s economy, security, and social fabric.

According to Shehu, the quickest path for any leader to destroy a country is through fostering insecurity. By allowing fear and uncertainty to pervade society, such leaders not only fail their people but also project an illusion of normalcy while remaining proud of their disastrous outcomes.

He further elaborated that crippling the economy is a surefire way to compound the damage. “Destroying the means of livelihood for the majority of citizens, selling off national assets at giveaway prices to cronies, devaluing the currency, and splurging national resources on wasteful projects,” Shehu stated, are hallmarks of a failed leadership. He also lambasted the tendency to label anyone who challenges such leadership as enemies, suggesting that such leaders ignore their common sense and instincts for self-preservation.

Shehu did not mince words, directly accusing Buhari of decimating both the economy and political landscape due to what he described as “incompetence, pride, arrogance, and cluelessness.” He then turned his focus to Tinubu, alleging that the current president has merely continued where Buhari left off, further compounding Nigeria’s woes.

“Both of these failures,” Shehu declared, “have destroyed Nigeria economically, financially, and socially at all levels of society.”

He concluded with a stark warning: “In the same manner and with the same speed with which they destroyed our country, they too shall face destruction, InshaAllah.”

Shehu’s comments have already sparked widespread debate on social media, with some rallying behind his outspoken critique while others accuse him of fanning the flames of division.