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NYFA LEADERS' ECONOMIC DIGEST

Episode 25

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​By NYFA Editors​

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Nigeria's Brave New World: Tinubu's Mandate - Where Morals are Currency.

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In the quaintly absurd world of Nigerian governance, one can find oneself lost in a labyrinth of contradictions, where the most reliable compass is a healthy dose of incredulity. It appears that if one's spouse cannot find them, the family is equally perplexed, and the children are left scratching their heads in bewilderment, the most plausible explanation is that the missing individual is standing squarely on President Tinubu's mandate. This profound insight, whilst seemingly nonsensical, holds a peculiar truth in the topsy-turvy realm of Nigerian politics.

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As one navigates the twisted corridors of Tinubu's governance, it becomes increasingly evident that his mandate is not merely a set of policies but a mystical force field that renders individuals invisible to their loved ones. It is as if the President has decreed that his initiatives are so transformative, so revolutionary, that they defy the conventional bounds of space and time, making it impossible for anyone standing on them to be found by mere mortals.

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The spouse, once a stalwart companion, now finds themselves bereft of their partner's presence, wandering the desolate landscape of marital uncertainty. The family, once a bastion of love and support, is reduced to a state of bewildered helplessness, unable to locate their errant member. And the children, those innocent souls, are left to ponder the mysteries of their parent's "disappearance," their young minds grappling with the existential implications of being unable to find their beloved parent. Morals have been swapped for naira, fathers no longer biologically father their children, wives helplessly serving as mistresses.

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Meanwhile, President Tinubu stands tall, his mandate a shining beacon of obscurity, guiding his followers into the great unknown. His words are akin to a mystic's incantations, weaving a spell of confusion and disorientation that renders his adherents invisible to the uninitiated. One can almost imagine the President's advisors scurrying about, attempting to craft a coherent narrative to explain the sudden "disappearance" of citizens who have dared to stand on the sacred mandate.

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As the days turn into weeks, and the weeks into months, the missing individuals remain "lost," their loved ones left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. And yet, in this surreal world, the President's mandate remains sacrosanct, a testament to the power of creative governance. For in the world of Tinubu's Nigeria, the absurd is not merely tolerated; it is celebrated as a badge of honour, a sign of the President's unwavering commitment to redefining reality.

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In this bizarre landscape, one can only assume that the President's mandate has become a sort of parallel universe, a dimension where citizens are free to "disappear" at will, leaving their families to wonder if they ever existed in the first place. And so, the search parties continue their futile quest, scouring the countryside for any sign of the "missing," whilst the President stands triumphant, his mandate a shining monument to the power of absurdity.

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In the end, it is clear that President Tinubu's mandate is not merely a set of policies but a state of mind – a peculiar blend of confusion, disorientation, and existential dread. And for those who dare to stand on it, the reward is a lifetime supply of uncertainty, a never-ending journey through the labyrinth of the President's making. What a fascinating journey it is, full of twists and turns, and, of course, "disappearances."

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