Ezekwesili condemned the massive spending by Nigerian leaders during the economic crisis

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Saturday, launched a scathing attack on Nigeria’s leadership, accusing them of excessive spending habits in the face of a crippling economic crisis.

In a post on X.com on Saturday, Ezekwesili questioned how public officials could justify their lavish lifestyles when many Nigerians struggle to make ends meet.

He accused the National Assembly, President, and Federal Government of provoking citizens with their self-indulgent behavior, and warned that the day of retribution would come if they continued to squander public resources.

He wrote, “It seems the latest hobby of #nassnigeria and #NGRPresident and #NigeriaGov is to engage in serial provocations against hard-pressed citizens who are barely able to stay afloat in this economic crisis.

“In a time of famine and scarcity when public officials must set an example of fiscal prudence, the sensibilities of our citizens are daily assaulted by the self-indulgent lives of politicians – many of whom were not in fact credibly elected to office.

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“How long can you #NGRSenate and #HouseNGR maintain this level of insensitivity?

“As they say in my place, “use your tongue to count your teeth” because a day will soon come when you all use public resources, “water really goes beyond garri”. He who has ears…….. ”.

The condemnation of Ezekwesili comes amid growing public frustration with the country’s struggling economy. Inflation remains very high, while many Nigerians grapple with unemployment and poverty.

This is not the first time Ezekwesili has used his platform to advocate for fiscal responsibility and transparency in Nigerian governance. A well-known activist and supporter of good governance, Ezekwesili has a long history of speaking out against corruption and mismanagement.

It is likely that Ezekwesili’s comments will reignite conversations about accountability and resource allocation in Nigeria. The extent to which his criticism is accepted by society and prompts government action remains to be seen.

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