"Nigerians Are Hungry": Fayemi Slams Tinubu’s Government, Says Nigerians Are Suffering and May Reject APC in 2027 [VIDEO]

 

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the government of failing to address the worsening hardship being faced by Nigerians. Fayemi's outburst came during a recent public appearance where he voiced strong concerns about the current state of the country, warning that the electorate might turn their backs on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking predominantly in Yoruba, Fayemi expressed deep worry about the widespread hunger and poverty afflicting the populace. He insisted that many Nigerians feel abandoned and neglected by the very government they voted into power, pointing out that the economic situation has continued to deteriorate under Tinubu’s leadership.

According to Fayemi, the growing dissatisfaction among citizens is unmistakable. He said the signs are everywhere, from markets where food prices have skyrocketed to dilapidated federal roads that have become death traps for commuters. These hardships, he warned, could cost the APC dearly in the next round of elections.

Without mincing words, Fayemi declared, “Except we are deceiving ourselves, Nigerians are not happy with the Federal Government. There is hunger, there is no money in circulation, and people are suffering. It will be difficult for this party to secure the same support it got in 2023.”

The former governor made these remarks during a community event that featured other political stakeholders, including Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, and Assembly member Tope Longe, both of whom were seated at the high table during the gathering. The video of Fayemi's address has since gone viral on social media, sparking heated conversations across political circles.

Touching on the infrastructural challenges in Ekiti State, Fayemi drew attention to the deplorable state of key federal roads linking several towns. He highlighted the suffering endured by travelers who must navigate treacherous routes riddled with potholes and erosion. He noted that roads connecting areas like Efon Alaaye, Erio Ekiti, Ilasa Ekiti, and Ayedun Ekiti are in appalling condition, blaming the Federal Government’s failure to take responsibility for critical infrastructure in the region.

He recalled how his administration, in collaboration with Governor Biodun Oyebanji, executed road projects worth billions of naira without support from Abuja. “We spent about N18 billion to N20 billion on the road project BAO recently completed. But the Federal Government refused to refund the money because they said they didn’t authorize the project. If they had done so, the funds could have been used to complete the second phase of the road from Ado Ekiti to Iyin Ekiti or perhaps construct the route to Aramoko-Ekiti,” he lamented.

The absence of Fayemi at a recent endorsement rally for President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji held in Ado Ekiti has further fueled speculation about a possible rift between the former governor and key figures in the APC. While he has not openly confirmed any political fallout, observers believe his absence and public criticism signal deep dissatisfaction with the current leadership of the party at the national level.

Fayemi’s comments are particularly significant given his role as one of the founding members of the APC and his previous service as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. His influence within the party, especially in the South-West, remains substantial, and his remarks are being interpreted as a wake-up call for the Tinubu administration to realign its priorities.

Political analysts have noted that Fayemi’s critique reflects a broader sentiment of disillusionment among Nigerians who expected rapid improvement after the change in leadership in 2023. Instead, they have witnessed worsening inflation, continued insecurity, and sluggish responses to economic decline. With food prices rising daily and unemployment pushing more families into poverty, the patience of the electorate is thinning.

As the countdown to 2027 begins, voices like Fayemi’s may play a key role in shaping political discourse and influencing the direction of national politics. Whether Tinubu’s administration will respond to these criticisms with concrete action remains to be seen, but the message from the former Ekiti leader is clear, the time for excuses is over, and the people are demanding results.