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By Prosper Olayiwola

An online publisher, Emmanuel Ajibulu has reassured the citizenry that Nigeria would be great again, noting that the most populous black country had recorded many landmarks and urged compatriots at home and in the diaspora to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration even as he condemned the recent military coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau.

Ajibulu, a media consultant to top politicians, captains of industries and former legislative aide at the National Assembly, Abuja while acknowledging present challenges in the polity, said the nation’s achievements over the past 65 years gave a sense of optimism for a better tomorrow. The media personality stressed the particular struggles that Nigeria has passed through as a country in that time, adding that each country has its unique path with unique challenges it must pass through.

Affirming that the fabrics of national cohesion are increasingly being braced by the unique Nigerian struggles, the publisher of Veracity Desk (veracitydesk.com) a general purpose online news platform said he was confident to assert that Nigeria was now on the correct pathway to rediscovery irrespective of what the current hurdles look like.

While expressing profound dismay and deep concern over the military coup that has resulted in an unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the Lagos-based writer said, “The coup in some parts of Africa and most recently in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday November 26, 2025, is utterly unacceptable and a pathetic reflection of the escalating governance failures ravaging Sub-Saharan Africa.

“This is the central paradox among military oath-takers in democracies that are undergoing a crisis, while efforts to save these democracies are also being eroded because of the sack of the constitution and legitimacy. The alternative—blind obedience—does not sit well, either, with military officers who take their constitutional oaths seriously or unseriously or those in Babariga who desecrated and denigrated civil rule through penchant for abuse of office, avarice, corruption and nepotism etc. The fact still remains that military rule can never be an alternative to democracy. Africans therefore need to be circumspect and not fall for vicious gambit or Greek gift.”

“Every well-meaning and patriotic Nigerian should never allow their love for the country to be compromised, yet the government must be held accountable through constructive criticism and not by throwing tantrums. vituperations or other invective jabs. As Nigeria reminisces on our 65 years as a country, it is tempting to allow present economic and security considerations to becloud the triumphs of our nationhood, however, we must be optimistic, perish our biases, hate and resentment for the country” he said.

Continuing, “It won’t be out of place to say that in several fields of endeavour, the world has reckoned and continues to reckon with Nigeria in business, politics, sports and the arts. While we cannot lose sight of Nigerians facing one of the West African’s nation’s worst economic crisis in years triggered by surging inflation, the result of monetary policies that have pushed the currency to an all-time low against the dollar. A situation which has provoked anger and protests across the country.

“A situation which has equally caused a lot of harm than good to the citizens whereby there’s persistent increase in the price of everything and it has led to economic hardships. Citizens are lamenting because of the high increase in dollar exchange rate and this has made life unbearable for the average citizens due to the high cost of living. There are so many current issues and challenges facing Nigerians. The likes of corruption, insecurity, national unity, and regional identity. Nigeria in recent times has recorded so many security challenges such as Boko Haram Terrorists attacks, militancy, armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, herders-farmers clashes, cultism among other social vices.

However, we must learn to be balanced in thought and give credit to the administration of President Bola Tinubu for working painstakingly to bring growth and development to the country, to make sure everything is in order and every citizen enjoys enormous benefits and are not deprived of individual rights. We therefore owe our nation the responsibility of supporting our government, praying for our leaders and exposing corruption and leakages in government so that Nigeria can succeed and prosper, and life could be more abundant irrespective of our background or status,” Ajibulu stated.