Actress Iyabo Ojo calls out the President over his silence on the current state of the country

Nollywood actress and humanitarian Iyabo Ojo has openly criticized President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his silence during Nigeria's current crisis. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ojo expressed her disappointment and urged the president to address the nation and listen to the people's grievances.

Ojo emphasized that democracy should be about the people and for the people, questioning the president's lack of communication. She argued that if Tinubu had spoken to the nation, it might have prevented the hijacking of protests, vandalism, and chaos. She highlighted several pressing issues, including:

Massive fuel price increases

Skyrocketing food costs

Electricity scarcity and high tariffs

Exorbitant transportation and rent costs

Soaring school fees

High diesel and petrol prices

Neglected education

Alarming illiteracy levels

Ojo pointed out that Nigerians have faced a staggering 300% increase in the cost of living within just one year. She called for the government to be transparent, communicate effectively, and provide solutions to alleviate the suffering of the people.

She reminded her followers of a warning she gave on January 19, 2023, about the country bleeding if things didn’t improve, stating that the situation has only worsened. Ojo implored President Tinubu to show he cares about Nigerians' struggles by addressing the nation and offering hope.

In her post, Iyabo Ojo wrote: "As I reflect on our nation’s current state, I’m compelled to ask: Where is our president? @officialasiwajubat His silence is deafening and disheartening. We need him to address the nation, listen to our grievances, and offer hope. Isn’t democracy about the people and for the people? If we can’t express our concerns and be heard, what kind of nation are we building? If we can’t express our concerns and be heard, what kind of nation are we building? I ask again, 'What’s the essence of our country if our leaders ignore us?' I expect you, sir, to address the nation by now. If you spoke to your people, it would help prevent the hijacking of protests, vandalism, and chaos. The reality on the ground contradicts the government’s claims of progress. We’re witnessing: Massive fuel price increases Skyrocketing food costs Electricity scarcity and high tariffs Exorbitant transportation and rent costs Soaring school fees Diesel and petrol prices through the roof Neglected education Alarming illiteracy levels In just one year, Nigerians have faced a staggering 300% increase in the cost of everything. It’s imperative for the government to: Be transparent Communicate effectively Explain their actions to tackle these challenges Provide solutions to alleviate our suffering I recall a warning I gave on the 19th of Jan, 2023, that ‘If Nigeria doesn’t get it right, the country will bleed, and we’re already bleeding.’ Mr. President, please address the nation and show you care about Nigerians’ struggles. Give us hope. Throwing teargas and restricting protesters won’t solve our problems; your silence screams, 'I don’t care.' Sir, you have to care."