Terrible Governance: Ben Bruce Asks Nigerians to Stop Insulting Tinubu, Other Leaders

Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator representing Bayelsa East under the Peoples Democratic Party, has urged Nigerians to refrain from criticizing their leaders over poor governance.

He made this appeal on Sunday during the Silverbird ‘Man of the Year 2024’ award ceremony honoring Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

“Those of you on social media, those of you who are all over the world, stop criticising Nigeria; stop criticising our leaders. Okay, we need a break. Stop criticising us. We need a break,” said Mr Bruce. 

He added, “Alright, that’s all we request. Give us a break. We’re a young human team…we make mistakes, but stop insulting our leaders and stop criticising us,” 

Joining Mr. Oyebanji in receiving the award were Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Works Dave Umahi, Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and other political figures.

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Mr. Bruce’s appeal came in response to ongoing criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s stringent economic policies and the resulting hardships faced by Nigerians.

Recently, the National Youth Service Corps summoned Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member serving in Lagos, over a viral TikTok video she posted.

“I don’t know if there is any other president that is as terrible as you, but you are such a terrible president,” said Ms Uguamaye in a post on X.

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