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NNPP Chieftain Galadima Blames Leaders, Masses for Nigeria’s Political Woes

POSTED ON June 19, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey
Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima/ Photo credit: Bussinessday

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said that Nigerians and their leaderd are to be blamed for the political woes plaguing the country.

He stressed that Nigeria’s political problems are self-inflicted, triggered by the masses’ disappointment during elections.

He, however, stressed that Nigerians should not complain about the current economic situation in the country because they voted for it.

The chieftain, who spoke yesterday during an interview on Arise TV News, lamented that values were no longer the case for Nigerian politicians.

He expressed concern both with the leaders and masses inability to maintain certain values and principles when in power.

Galadima, expressing disappointment, stated: "I am particularly concerned with the way people get into power and change forgetting their values and principles.

"Even people you think could work for the country, sympathise for the country are now something else. 

A typical example is the former President Muhammadu Buhari; I could have bet my life for him on certain issues.”

Galadima voiced his frustration against the electorate’s attitudes during electioneering, stating, “If some of us could actually collect a piece of noodle worth N200 to vote so they could get what they bargained for, I’m disappointed.

"Nigerians should not complain about the situation in the country because that's what they bargained for. In fact, the masses should be blamed for Nigeria’s woes. We are the architect of our own problem.”

He further expressed a sense of hopelessness about seeing the Nigeria he envisioned for future generations, attributing his political shift to principles rather than personal gain.

Speaking on past elections, Galadima recounted how the NNPP defeated its opponents despite manipulations and forceful tactics used against them. 

He claimed that in 2011 and again in 2023, the NNPP overcame those challenges to emerge victorious. 

He also faulted the judiciary’s handling of electoral disputes, highlighting instances of alleged bias and manipulation.

Galadima warned the federal government and President Bola Tinubu to be cautious with Kano politics, stating, “It will destroy his presidency.”

Galadima called on the government to ensure the preservation of democracy, and warned against the creation of state police, which he believed would lead to the country’s disintegration.

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