A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria could face collapse within a few decades if the country fails to implement comprehensive reforms to its political and governance systems.
In a statement shared via his X handle on Sunday, Garba identified what he termed the "industrialization of politics" as the greatest threat to Nigeria's democracy, where securing political victories has become more important than effective governance.
"The next generation of Nigerians must tell ourselves the brutal truth and work towards a more honest and efficient system. Otherwise, we may not have a standing country within a few decades," he warned.
Critical Sectors Neglected
According to Garba, while politicians focus intensely on winning elections, essential sectors such as healthcare and education continue to suffer from severe underfunding and mismanagement. He pointed out that hospitals across the country lack sufficient beds, schools operate without adequate teachers and classrooms, and inflation has become more of a political talking point than an economic problem requiring urgent solutions.
"The best schools and hospitals in Nigeria are built by foreigners, despite trillions of naira allocated to education and health," Garba stated. He further criticized how loans, including a recent $300 million from the World Bank, are being directed toward temporary solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) instead of sustainable investments like hospital infrastructure.
Politicization of National Challenges
The APC chieftain also condemned the handling of insecurity in the country, noting that opposition parties often exploit rising violence as a political weapon rather than prioritizing the protection of lives and property.
On infrastructure and investment, Garba observed that projects are approached from political rather than strategic perspectives, serving the interests of political actors instead of addressing the common good.
He highlighted the alarming state of food security, noting that nearly half of Nigerians cannot afford the required daily calories while politicians continue to invest their wealth abroad.
Systemic Problem Across Political Divides
Garba emphasized that these problems are not limited to any particular political party but stem from a fundamentally flawed system that requires a comprehensive overhaul. His comments suggest that without significant reforms to prioritize governance over political gamesmanship, Nigeria's future as a functional state is at risk.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about Nigeria's political stability, economic challenges, and security situation, with many experts calling for structural reforms to address these interconnected issues.
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