Former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has argued that instead of the “Renewed Hope” promised during the 2023 campaign, Nigerians are currently experiencing a period of renewed agony under the Tinubu-led administration.
Oyinlola stated this on Tuesday while featuring on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, and monitored in Abeokuta.
The retired Nigerian Army general was governor of Osun State from May 29, 2003 to November 26, 2010.
Assessing the current administration, Oyinlola expressed deep concern over the state of the nation, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promises.
“When he was campaigning, he promised a Renewed Hope. What we are seeing now is nothing short of bad governance. The economy is in terrible shape, and it’s affecting every Nigerian,” he said.
Recall that last week, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state endorsed the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Oke-Fia, Osogbo.
Oyinlola, while admitting and not distancing himself from the endorsement, described it as a strategic political move and not a declaration of ideological alignment or trust.
He pointed to widespread poverty, insecurity, and the deteriorating quality of life as evidence that the administration has not only fallen short but has worsened conditions for ordinary citizens.
“We have a very bad economy, bad security, and hard-biting poverty. The common man cannot afford basic medication. We are also plagued by religious tension, war, banditry, terrorism, and insurgency. What we have is renewed agony not renewed hope,” he declared.
