Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation International, has issued a stern advisory to President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the severe economic and political challenges facing Nigeria.
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In a pointed open letter titled “Urgent Message for President Tinubu,” Momodu emphasized the critical need for leadership discipline and urged the President to listen to Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South.
Momodu expressed his concern over Nigeria’s current state, urging Tinubu to enforce discipline among his cabinet members, specifically calling for sanctions against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for alleged disrespect in the Fubara matter.
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He began his letter by stating, “Your Excellency, I have decided to write this open letter to you as a concerned friend and brother. As you’re aware, I’m a member of the opposition but you and I have had a long history together. I owe you only one thing, TRUTH.”
Momodu highlighted several pressing issues:
1. Economic Crisis: He warned that Nigeria’s economy is on the brink of collapse, citing reckless spending as a major issue. “You’ve been wasting too much money at a time that requires absolute frugality,” he wrote, criticizing expenditures on presidential jets, monuments, and cash palliatives.
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2. Need for Performance: Momodu argued that the best assurance for Tinubu’s second term is effective performance. He advised investing in vocational skills for youth, boosting local agriculture, and upgrading educational institutions. He cautioned against the unhealthy practice of distributing cash through politicians.
3. Importance of Honest Advisors: He urged Tinubu to pay attention to sincere advisors like Senator Ndume, warning of the dangers ahead and the pitfalls of hero-worship by National Assembly members.
4. Disciplinary Action: Momodu called for strict discipline within the administration, specifically urging Tinubu to sanction Nyesom Wike for his public disrespect. “You need to sanction him before he throws Nigeria into total chaos,” he stated.
Momodu emphasized that his letter was not merely a suggestion but a record of the true state of affairs, hoping that some of Tinubu’s friends would convey the gravity of the situation to him in a sober moment.
