Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has openly criticized the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the level of hunger and hardship in the country is becoming unbearable for ordinary Nigerians.

Fayemi, who is also a former Minister of Solid Minerals, made this remark during a live video interview that has since gone viral, stating plainly:

“There is hunger in the land. Nigerians are suffering. We can’t pretend about it.”

The APC chieftain acknowledged that although economic reforms take time, the present administration must urgently address the suffering of the masses, especially in light of the fuel subsidy removal and the soaring cost of living.

“People Can’t Feed Themselves” – Fayemi Calls for Urgent Action

Fayemi’s statement reflects growing discontent even within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said many Nigerians now struggle to afford daily meals, as inflation bites harder across all sectors.

“How do you explain a situation where a civil servant can’t buy food or transport themselves to work? These are not the politics of opposition—this is reality,” Fayemi emphasized.

His comments came amid ongoing complaints about fuel prices, Naira depreciation, and a worsening unemployment rate, particularly among Nigerian youths.

The ex-governor’s remarks have been widely circulated on social media, sparking debates across political and public spaces.
According to Vanguard Newspaper, several Nigerians praised Fayemi’s courage to speak the truth, even against his own party.

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Meanwhile, Punch News reported that Fayemi’s comments might signify deeper internal dissatisfaction within the APC, especially among those concerned about how the economic reforms are being implemented.

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Tinubu’s Government Under Scrutiny

Since taking office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on bold reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of the foreign exchange rate.
While these moves were welcomed by international financial bodies like the IMF and World Bank, many Nigerians believe the economic burden has fallen unfairly on the poor and middle class.

“We were told to tighten our belts, but for how long? Nigerians need relief—not promises,” a market trader in Lagos told Global Hints.

Dr. Kayode Fayemi’s outcry is not just a warning—it’s a mirror reflecting the everyday reality of the average Nigerian. His comments should reignite conversations within the APC and among policymakers about the urgent need for people-centered economic strategies.

“This is not about politics; it’s about humanity,” Fayemi concluded in the now-viral clip.

What’s Next for the Nigerian Economy?

As Nigerians continue to endure skyrocketing prices, experts and insiders are calling for a more robust palliative system, job creation initiatives, and fiscal policies that cushion the harsh impacts of reforms.

The government is yet to respond directly to Fayemi’s criticism, but analysts believe the message has been loud and clear—even from within the President’s inner political circle.

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