Tony Elumelu lampoons Nigerian govt, urges citizens to prepare for 2023 election

On Thursday, March 17, Nigerian economist and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu took to his official Twitter platform to demand better performance from leaders of the country.

In his thread, he expressed his disappointment in the leaders of Nigeria.

Tony Elumelu stated that Nigerians should get their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) and put the ideal presidential candidate in power.

The Transcorp founder recounted how he listened to his colleagues at the office bemoan the pressing issues they face in the country which include no electricity for 5 days; hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation; and among several other challenges.

Speaking further, the philanthropist revealed the need to be vocal about the forthcoming 2023 general election; Elumelu mentioned in his thread that he is wondering why a nation that is so rich in natural resources, has 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty.

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He also mentioned that evil prevails when people are silent, Elumelu added that in 2023, Nigeria must be on a strong trajectory for progress and development.

Here is what Elumelu wrote on Twitter:

“This morning, I am listening to my colleagues at the office bemoan the very pressing issues that they face everyday in this country, and how things have been getting worse and worse – no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation, etc.

How can a country so rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty? I have often said that access to electricity is critical for our development, alleviation of poverty and hardship. And speaking of security, our people are afraid!

Elumelu’s post reads further;

Businesses are suffering.

“How can we be losing over 95% of oil production to thieves?

Look at the Bonny Terminal that should be receiving over 200k barrels of crude oil daily, instead it receives less than 3,000 barrels, leading the operator @Shell  to declare force majeure.

Why are we paying taxes if our security agencies can’t stop this? It is clear that the reason Nigeria is unable to meet its OPEC production quota is not because of low investment but because of theft, pure and simple!

Meanwhile, oil producing countries are smiling as their foreign reserves rising. What is Nigeria’s problem? We need to hold our leaders more accountable! Elections are coming – security and resources need to be everyone’s agenda – let’s be vocal for our nation’s priority.

Evil prevails when good people are silent. We need to be vocal about 2023. Let’s focus on Nigeria. Demand and advocate for leaders that deliver. In 2023, Nigeria must be on a strong trajectory for progress and development.”