By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
The Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi, has sharply criticized the recently inaugurated President and governors, alleging a failure to fulfill their campaign promises despite taking their oaths of office on May 29, 2023.
During an interview on Wednesday, 5th September 2023 at his Shimawa office, Ajadi passionately addressed the nation, emphasizing that the promises made during the campaign had yet to materialize for the Nigerian populace.
He said, “Your hundred days in office are not worth celebrating because they lack impact on our citizens.”
As the nation watched, Ajadi’s words echoed throughout the land, highlighting the unfulfilled commitments to better infrastructure, improved healthcare, and enhanced educational opportunities. The citizens who voted with hopes of a brighter future now grappled with a stark reality.
He stressed that elected leaders faced increasing pressure to deliver on their campaign pledges, scrambling to present plans and initiatives to address rising discontent. It became a race against time as they endeavored to turn election promises into tangible actions.
He said, “In the months ahead, the nation remained focused on its leaders, recognizing that the first hundred days were just the beginning of a challenging journey. Expectations ran high, and the nation’s gaze remained fixed on its leaders, yearning for the dividends of democracy.”
“As time unfolds, we will see whether these leaders can bridge the gap between promises and reality and whether their actions will vindicate or condemn their initial hundred days in power.
“The fate of a nation hung in the balance, awaiting the true impact of leadership on its citizens’ lives,” he said.