66th Independence: Tinubu took Nigeria into stage 4 cancer – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu has worsened Nigeria’s situation to stage-four cancer.

Momodu said Tinubu’s Independence Day speech turned the anniversary into a day of lamentation instead of celebration.

He criticised Tinubu for describing Nigeria as a cancer patient that was barely staying alive by using painkillers when he assumed office in 2023.

In a post on X, the former presidential candidate said that since Tinubu claimed to be a celebrated surgeon, he should have stabilised the country.

According to Momodu: “Dear Mr. President, please allow me to wish you a Happy Independence Day on our 66th anniversary. I won’t spend too much time, Sir.

“I just watched and heard your speech on TV, and I have to be honest, I wasn’t really impressed. Today was meant to be a happy day, but your speech made it feel like a sad day instead.

“My heart felt heavy as you compared Nigeria to a cancer patient who only survived by taking painkillers, and then you came as a famous doctor who could finally help.

“You clearly stated that morphine was the preferred drug by your previous team. I’m not sure this analogy was appropriate. When you took over, Nigeria was probably in the second stage of cancer, at worst.

“You were supposed to stop it from getting worse and not let it turn into stage-four cancer. Your first prescription on day one was a huge mistake.”