There is no doubt that Nigerians have suffered greatly from years of leadership failure.
Those who should protect and uplift the people have instead inflicted deeper wounds through bad governance, corruption, and impunity.
Today, reports suggest that the government of the United States, under President Donald Trump, is considering an invasion of Nigeria with the stated aim of eliminating terrorists and restoring peace.
Whether one agrees with this or not, the truth remains that both Christians and Muslims, the North and the South, have all suffered from the activities of non-state actors — bandits, militants, and other violent groups.
Our leaders have failed the people.
There is zero accountability and no transparency in governance. Many of them act as though they are above the law, ignoring the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.
In Enugu State, when Peter Mbah became Governor, many of us hoped for a government that would be for the people and by the people. Sadly, that hope has turned into disappointment.
His administration has become one of the most reckless and oppressive in the history of the state — marked by unjust demolitions, disregard for citizens’ rights, and actions that destroy livelihoods instead of creating them.
One personal example stands out painfully. My late father’s agricultural company in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area was burned down and later demolished under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.
This property, worth over ₦1 billion, included four large warehouses for storing rice from local farmers, residential and office buildings, and over 500 twenty-five litre containers of palm oil, along with yam and rice produce. All were lost to fire and demolition — with no explanation, no compensation, and no accountability.
This company, established between the 1980s and 1990s, had operated for decades, supporting food security and providing employment for local people.
Its destruction is not just a personal loss but a blow to the agricultural growth and economic stability of Enugu State.
Leadership that destroys what citizens build is leadership without vision. Such governance erodes public confidence and widens the gap between the people and their government.
I call on the Enugu State Government to review the damage it has caused, take responsibility, and rebuild what was destroyed. Justice, transparency, and fairness must prevail if we truly hope to rebuild trust and move our state forward.
Enugu can and should be better — but it begins with accountability.
— Dr. Onugwu Hibiscus Chinweuba
Writing from Enugu State, Nigeria
