Following his now-viral endorsement of President Tinubu’s administration, comedian Seyi Law has penned an open letter to the president.
Addressing President Tinubu via his official X handle, Seyi Law’s letter again emphasized his unwavering support and offered constructive criticism of the administration.
In his open letter, Seyi draws parallels between past political upheavals and the current state of affairs, hence reminiscing about the pivotal protests of 2012 that reshaped the political landscape of Nigeria.
He recalls the fervor and discontent that fueled mass demonstrations against the removal of fuel subsidies, ultimately leading to the rise of President Muhammadu Buhari.
However, Seyi Law emphasized his reluctance to join potential future protests because of what he suggested could bring about dire consequences of widespread hunger, insecurity, and deprivation plaguing the nation.
Seyi also highlighted the importance of translating good intentions into tangible results. While expressing solidarity with Tinubu’s administration, he raises pertinent questions about the effectiveness of proposed solutions to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
Here, the comedian echoes the sentiment of many Nigerians who yearn for swift and decisive action to address pressing socio-economic challenges.
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Employing the analogy of Moses who led the Israelites from bondage in Egypt, Seyi Law also draws attention to the urgency of delivering on campaign promises and addressing the needs of the populace. He warns against complacency and urges Tinubu to heed the lessons of history, lest the administration lose the goodwill of millions of supporters who entrusted it with power.
In a call for accountability, Seyi Law advocates for periodic appraisals of government officials and cabinet members to ensure efficiency and competence.
He stresses the importance of visible action plans and effective communication from key stakeholders within the administration, citing examples of successful communication strategies employed by certain ministers and governors.
Despite his unwavering support for Tinubu, Seyi Law pledges to continue asking the tough questions and demanding accountability for the greater good of the nation.
Here is the full letter as written by the comedian:
AN OPEN LETTER TO MR. PRESIDENT.
Mr. President, @officialABAT
I know you’re not new to the complexity of governance in Nigeria, and I truly hope you’re feeling the pulse of the nation at this point in time. I am one of your ardent supporters, and I won’t hesitate to be one of your critics when necessary. Sir, may I cast your mind back to 2012 when your party was able to convince Nigerians who had just had a beautiful yuletide celebration to take over the street in protest of the removal of subsidy on fuel. It was such a turning point for Jonathan’s administration and ushered in President Muhammadu Buhari. It might interest you to know that I wasn’t one of the Nigerians convinced then to vote Buhari. Can you now imagine what great protest it would be for Nigerians to troop into the streets because of hunger, insecurity and inability to afford basic amenities?. I don’t want to imagine it and talk more of joining them.
Your Excellency, good intentions are mere intentions without proper implementations. There are certain things that I expected will be quickly fixed to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. I am yet to see a fully implemented plan in the short term. I used Moses and the Israelites’ journey from Egypt as an analogy in one of my write-ups, and it wasn’t a mistake. It was deliberate as you probably know that the Israelites got to a point and began to complain, preferring to go back to slavery in Egypt rather than moving forward. They got tired of Manna, and now Nigerians are asking, “Where is our manna for this time?” I waited for almost 2 years to join a protest against the former President Buhari’s administration because I believe that at least every new administration needs a minimum of one and a half years to stabilise. For every tick and tock on the clock, time is running on your administration.
Mr. President, it will be sad to lose the goodwill of over 8.9 million people who voted you because of the incompetence of the people in your cabinet. I believe at the mark of one year, there should be an appraisal of everyone, and those found wanting must go. Please, Sir, we are waiting patiently on the PCNG buses initiative and soft measures on food availability and affordability. The issue of electricity is deeply concerning. We need members of your cabinet to communicate more effectively with visible action plans. Nigerians followed the continuous updates from the minister of interior, the actions of Governor Wike, and the progress of minister Bosun Tijani. We are therefore forced to ask what the others are doing because we don’t want a situation where someone who served with you will enjoy the liberty of going on the media to proffer solutions where he or she one’s failed.
While I support your Excellency, I will keep asking the tough questions and not stop until you achieve success for the greater good of the nation. This nation must and should be better for all.
Thank you, your Excellency.
SEYILAW.
