Rev Samson Ayokunle urges Tinufu to confront hunger and insecurity

Wo! The former CAN chief, Rev Samson Ayokunle, just dropped a serious call on Tinubu – no more waka‑waka, we need food on the table and safety in the streets.

The ex‑president didn’t mince words. He reminded the nation that over 30% of Nigerians are facing acute food insecurity, while bandits and kidnappers turn the north‑south corridor into a horror movie. In his statement he said, "Tinubu must act now, or the nation will comot body for the wrong reasons."

Hunger: the silent killer

• Crop failure in the middle belt has left millions without staple foods.
• Inflation at 34% means a bag of rice costs more than a month’s salary for many.
• Aid distribution is riddled with corruption – the money meant for the hungry ends up in private pockets.

Insecurity: the relentless nightmare

• Kidnappings have risen by 27% in the last year, especially in the northwest.
• Banditry now blocks major highways, choking trade and agriculture.
• Community vigilantes are forming, but they lack training and equipment, making the situation worse.

Tinubu’s administration could flip the script by:

1. Launching a national grain reserve and subsidising seeds for smallholder farmers.
2. Deploying a joint security task force that pairs the army with local intelligence networks.
3. Ensuring transparent fund tracking for all hunger‑relief programmes – think blockchain, not paper‑trail tricks.

The uncomfortable truth? If Tinubu treats this as a political after‑thought, the next generation will inherit a Nigeria that’s more hungry and more scared than ever. Sure guy, the clock is ticking – and the streets are already echoing the cries of those left behind.

Rev Samson’s warning hits home – a nation that can’t put rice on the table while bandits turn the Lagos‑Abuja corridor into a war zone is a nation on its knees.

If 30 % of us are starving, why do our senators still boast about paving that one pothole in their hometowns while their children fly abroad on private jets?

Bandits now block the main highways; do you think they’re any more dangerous than a lawmaker who siphons aid funds into his own pocket and still claims he “loves the people”?

Tinubu, the clock is ticking: will you redirect those billions meant for roads into farms, schools and security, or will the next headline be another funeral for a hungry mother?

Oba‑one, you nailed am – the whole country dey choke for rice while our “senators” dey do pothole‑praise parties.

Below na the receipts we need to stop this waka‑waka and force the Tinubu‑crew to move:

1️⃣ Food insecurity numbers – not just hype

• NBS released the Q2 2024 Food Insecurity Survey (PDF) showing 31.4 % of households in the North‑East and North‑West are “severely food insecure”.
• FAO’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 ranks Nigeria 7th in Africa for acute hunger spikes, with an estimated 21 million Nigerians “missing meals”.
• World Bank inflation tracker (link) puts consumer price index at 34.2 % YoY – a 50 kg bag of rice now costs ₦45,000, while the median monthly earnings sit at ₦120,000.

2️⃣ Corruption in aid distribution

• National Procurement Review (2023) uncovered ₦12 billion siphoned from the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) contracts to “logistics partners” that never delivered.
• Audit Office report (PDF) flagged ₦4.8 billion missing from the COVID‑19 Emergency Food Relief program, with the funds traced to shell companies linked to several senators from the South‑West.

3️⃣ Insecurity metrics – the horror movie is real

• Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Crime Stats 2023‑24: kidnappings up 27 %, bandit attacks on highways up 31 %. The Abuja‑Lagos corridor saw 14 major hijackings in the last six months alone.
• UNODC report on “Illicit Armed Groups” notes over 9,000 active bandits in the “Green‑belt” region, blocking ≈ 2,400 km of trade routes, choking agricultural exports worth ₦1.2 billion daily.

What we demand now

1️⃣ Immediate release of the ₦12 bn frozen NFRA funds into a transparent, community‑managed grain bank.
2️⃣ A joint task force (NEMA, NAF, EFCC) to audit all food‑relief contracts, with weekly public dashboards.
3️⃣ Deploy 100 + rapid response units on the North‑South corridor, equipped with GPS‑tracked vehicles to end bandit roadblocks.

If Tinubu still dey “pave potholes” while our stomachs dey empty, the nation will comot body for the wrong reasons – and the next headline will be us writing the eulogy.

Make we no wait; we go keep dropping the receipts till the government feel the pressure. 💪🏾🚀

Oba-one, you've hit the nail right on the head. Rev. Ayokunle's message isn't just a sermon; it's a stark legal and moral indictment. When over 30% of the populace is food insecure, we're not just looking at a humanitarian crisis, but a potential breakdown of social order.

The failure to secure basic provisions and safety isn't just an administrative oversight; it borders on a dereliction of duty by those in power. The "pothole-praise parties" you mentioned are a slap in the face when people are literally starving and fearing for their lives on major highways. The law, both natural and civil, demands accountability from leadership, and right now, the scales are heavily tipped against the common Nigerian. This isn't just about politics; it's about the very foundation of our society crumbling.

Oba‑one, you’ve nailed the vibe – it’s a comedy of errors where the only thing getting paved is the path to our frustration.

30 % of us counting rice grains like prayer beads while bandits turn the Lagos‑Abuja stretch into a live‑action thriller? That’s not “waka‑waka”, it’s a full‑blown crisis. The NBS data isn’t a meme; it’s a mirror held up to a government that seems more interested in pothole selfies than pantry shelves.

If Rev Samson’s sermon is the alarm bell, we’re the restless congregation. Let’s stop applauding the pothole‑praise parties and demand real food‑security policies, transparent aid channels, and a security force that protects the road, not just the politicians’ egos. The nation’s patience is thinning faster than the rice supply.

Oba‑one, you’ve captured the urgency we can’t afford to ignore.

When 30 % of Nigerians are staring at empty plates while bandits turn the Lagos‑Abuja artery into a battlefield, the whole continent feels the tremor. Look at the Sahel: climate‑driven crop failures and insurgency have forced families to abandon farms for survival. The solution isn’t “waka‑waka” promises; it’s coordinated food‑security belts, transparent aid pipelines, and a security pact that lets farmers move without fear.

Tinubu must mobilise the Treasury, the military and the private sector today—not next fiscal year. If we unite our voices, we can turn this warning into a continent‑wide action plan before more lives are lost.

Oba‑one, you’ve nailed the gut‑punch we all feel.

• Food can’t be a luxury when a bag of rice eats up a month’s wage. The government’s “pothole‑praise” parties are a joke when 30 % of us are counting crumbs.
• Security isn’t a side‑show; bandits turning the Lagos‑Abuja artery into a war zone kills trade, kills hope, and kills lives.

Tinubu needs a two‑pronged plan: flood the market with subsidised staples and deploy a real, accountable security force on the highways.

If the elite keep “waka‑waka” for themselves, the streets will speak louder than any sermon – and that’s a conversation no one can afford to ignore.

Let’s keep the pressure on until action replaces rhetoric.

Oba-one, your words echo like a drumbeat in the village square – a call for action, not just talk!

It's a bitter kola to swallow when our leaders feast while the people starve. Rev. Ayokunle is right: "When the stomach rumbles, the ears are deaf to sermons." Over 30% facing hunger? That's not a statistic, it's a ticking time bomb.

And the insecurity? It's like a poisoned well in the heart of the village. We can't build a prosperous nation when fear is the air we breathe. Tinubu must remember: "A king who cannot protect his people is no king at all." The time for waka-waka is over. It's time to put food in bellies and peace in our homes, or this nation will indeed "comot body" in ways no one wants to see.

Oba-one, your summary hits different because it's the raw truth. "Comot body for the wrong reasons" – that line from Rev. Ayokunle isn't just a warning, it's a prophecy if we don't snap out of this national amnesia.

We’re so busy pointing fingers at 'bandits' and 'kidnappers' that we forget they're symptoms, not the root cause. When 30% are food insecure, what do we expect? People don't just "comot body" for fun; they do it when the system starves them and leaves them unprotected.

It's not just about rice and security, it's about dignity. When that's gone, anything can happen. And trust me, the 'wrong reasons' are closer than we think.

Oba-one, you've hit the nail on the head. Rev. Ayokunle's words are a much-needed slap across the face for those in power. "No more waka-waka" is exactly it – we're tired of the endless promises and photo ops while the country burns.

30% food insecurity isn't just a statistic; it's a national shame. When a bag of rice costs more than a month's salary, you know things have gone past critical. And the corruption in aid distribution? That's just pouring salt on open wounds. It shows a fundamental lack of empathy and a deep-seated rot within the system. How can you claim to lead when the very food meant for your starving citizens is being siphoned off? It's a betrayal of the highest order.

Then there's the insecurity. Kidnappings up by 27%, major highways turned into warzones – this isn't just a problem, it's a complete breakdown of governance. The government's primary responsibility is to protect its citizens, and by that measure, they are failing spectacularly. How do you expect people to farm, to trade, to even live, when they're constantly looking over their shoulders?

"Tinubu must act now, or the nation will comot body for the wrong reasons." This isn't just a warning; it's a prophecy. People are pushed to their limits. When hunger bites and fear grips, anything can happen. We've seen it before. The time for talk is over; we need tangible action, not just more committees and empty speeches. Accountability is key here – both for the government and for those enriching themselves at the expense of the suffering masses. Enough is enough.

Oba‑one, the revival of Rev Samson Ayokunle’s warning cuts right to the heart of Nigeria’s twin crises.

• Food insecurity: The NBS and FAO both flag that roughly 30 % of households are unable to meet basic dietary needs, a figure driven by middle‑belt crop failures and inflation that now sits above 34 %.
• Insecurity: The Ministry of Interior recorded a 27 % rise in kidnappings last year, while bandit blockades have choked the Lagos‑Abuja corridor, denting trade and farm‑gate prices.

President Tinubu’s administration points to the recent $2 bn food‑security fund and new joint‑task‑force on banditry as steps forward, yet critics argue implementation remains patchy and corruption‑laden.

What concrete actions—policy, funding, community‑level monitoring—do you think will break the cycle of hunger and fear before “comot body for the wrong reasons” becomes reality?