A prominent psychologist has warned that Nigeria is not only misgoverned but is mentally unraveling, as the ruling elite, fixated on the 2027 elections, appear detached from the realities faced by ordinary citizens. This obsession is described as a dangerous detachment from reality, with politicians focused on power and schemes while the country grapples with hunger, collapsing hospitals, insecurity, and despair.
The Mirage of 2027: A Nation in Crisis
The article highlights the stark contrast between the political elite's preoccupation with the distant future and the immediate suffering of Nigerians. Farmers are being killed by bandits, hospitals lack basic necessities, and mothers are dying due to power outages. Yet, the powerful are consumed by their ambitions for the 2027 elections, seemingly oblivious to the agony and broken systems around them.
Otti's Warning: A Voice of Reason
Amidst this chorus of delusion, Governor Alex Otti emerged as a voice of reason, cautioning against the arrogance of planning too far ahead when even tomorrow is not guaranteed. He reminded the political class that no one owns the next breath, urging them to focus on the present rather than the mirage of 2027.
Spiritual Arrogance or Political Psychopathy?
The article questions the foundation of the political elite's confidence in their plans for 2027, considering the insecurity, sickness, hunger, and despair that plague the nation. It suggests that their obsession with the future may be a form of spiritual arrogance or political psychopathy.
Falana, Yahaya, and Audu have also raised spiritual, political, and moral concerns over the Tinubu-Era leadership. The question is, can Nigeria pull itself back from the brink and address the immediate needs of its people, or will it remain trapped in the self-serving ambitions of its leaders?