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The Tinubu Travesty: A Tale of Insecurity, Hunger and Omo-Ologo

In Nigeria, where the sun dips into the horizon like a ripe mango sinking into a sea of molten gold, the people cry out for relief from the twin scourges of hunger and insecurity. Their cries fall on deaf ears, as the powers that be are too busy dancing to the rhythm of Omo-Ologo, a beat that mesmerises them into a state of torpor.

Professor Usman Yusuf, a sage and erudite scholar, paints a vivid picture of the insecurity that has taken hold of Katsina, a state in the northwestern part of the country. His words are like a clarion call, a wake-up call to the government to take immediate action to address the existential threats that Nigerians face daily. The government continues to somnambulate through the crisis, oblivious to the suffering of the people.

Professor Yusuf highlights the Yorubacentric nature of the Tinubu government, warning that it does not represent the diversity of the federal character. He describes the administration's decision-making process as opaque, a characterisation that is borne out by the government's actions. The government appears to have taken a page from the book of the infamous Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe, who wrote about the disconnect between the leaders and the led in his seminal work, "The Trouble with Nigeria".

The Tinubu government's response to the crisis is akin to a ship navigating through treacherous waters without a rudder. This is a perfect storm of recklessness, with the administration prioritising the interests of a select few over the needs of the many. Nigerians struggle to make ends meet in the face of rising costs of living and decreasing economic opportunities. The security situation has deteriorated to the point where citizens are no longer safe in their own homes, a situation that is both absurd and tragic.

The nation careens towards chaos, with the government seemingly more interested in perpetuating its own power than in serving the people. Professor Yusuf's recent remarks are a wake-up call to the government to re-evaluate its priorities and take concrete steps to address the nation's security challenges. Will the government heed the call, or will it continue to dance to the rhythm of Omo-Ologo, oblivious to the suffering of the people?

The fate of Nigeria hangs in the balance, as the nation teeters on the precipice of collapse. The government's laissez-faire approach to governance has led to a Kafkaesque quagmire, where the nation is trapped in a cycle of insecurity and chaos. The government needs to take a hard look at its priorities and work towards creating a more inclusive and secure society for all Nigerians. The status quo is unsustainable, and the nation demands better, with an increasingly loud voice that will not be ignored.

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