Comedian Lasisi Elenu recently expressed his frustration with the current state of Nigeria in a heartfelt message to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a voice note shared on Instagram, Lasisi Elenu lamented the high cost of food, petrol hike, and other economic challenges Nigerians are facing. He emotionally revealed how much he misses Buhari’s administration, crying profusely and saying “I miss you” multiple times.
Buhari ruled Nigeria for eight years, from 2015 to 2023, and was succeeded by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2023. Since then, Nigerians have been grappling with economic instability, insecurity, and price hikes ¹. Lasisi Elenu’s message sparked controversy online, with some social media users arguing that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was better.
Reactions varied, with some criticizing Buhari’s policies and others defending his legacy. For instance, chammalucia_ commented, “We miss Johnathan! Na Buhari start all this nonsense.” officialpeachfire added, “We suppose gather apologize to Jonathan as a country.” These reactions highlight the ongoing debate about Nigeria’s past and present leadership.
It’s worth noting that Goodluck Jonathan’s administration also faced criticism for corruption and economic mismanagement. During his tenure, Nigeria’s economy was plagued by corruption, and the country struggled with power outages and infrastructure decay ¹.
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