Amid renewed violence and killings in Plateau and Benue States, an old tweet from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dating back to January 29, 2014, has resurfaced online, sparking nationwide criticism and public discourse over the country’s worsening security situation.
In the tweet posted during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Tinubu had condemned the killings of Christian worshippers and questioned Jonathan’s competence in handling national security.
“The slaughtering of Christian worshippers is strongly condemnable. It calls to question the competence of Jonathan to protect Nigerians,” Tinubu tweeted.
Over a decade later, the tables have turned, and citizens are calling out what they describe as hypocrisy, noting that similar and in some cases worse security challenges are occurring under Tinubu's leadership.
Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage and highlight the irony of the situation, accusing the president of failing to uphold the very standards he once demanded.
Public Reactions:
@Kanulscursed wrote: “They know how to criticize when they’re not the one ruling.”
@KayMandla commented: “Here you are now, as the President, seemingly indifferent to the ongoing rise in the killings of Nigerian citizens. The people should be allowed to arm themselves for self-defense.”
@Timmyklan stated: “Mr. President, sir, you’re now in President Jonathan’s shoes. Please kindly look into your competence.”
@Queenestherose added: “Hello. I’m from the future. The account behind this tweet is now the President, and Christians are still being killed. The only difference now is you can't even criticize.”
@gratiaeo wrote: “Tinubu the worst Nigeria president.”
@Racoon said: “Tinubu is the worst and most wicked hypocrite Nigeria has ever had in government. All the evils he once opposed, he’s now doing worse.”
As insecurity continues to affect lives and communities, especially in northern Nigeria, the resurfaced tweet has reignited debates about leadership accountability and the double standards in political rhetoric.
