June 1, 2026
An Open Letter to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dear President Tinubu,
I write to you with the utmost humility and respect for the office you occupy as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. More importantly, I write as a concerned citizen of what should have been a great nation.
Mr. President, I write with a bleeding heart on behalf of the countless victims of insecurity across our country; those who have suffered at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, violent herdsmen, and other criminal elements. Many Nigerians continue to endure unimaginable hardship while feeling neglected by those entrusted with the responsibility of protecting them.
As if the security crisis were not enough, Nigerians wake up each day to rising costs of goods and services while their purchasing power continues to decline. Millions of ordinary citizens feel hopeless and helpless as they struggle to provide for themselves and their families. Unfortunately, many perceive that the government under your leadership has not offered sufficient solutions to ease their suffering.
Sir, although the purpose of this letter is not to revisit the numerous shortcomings that many Nigerians associate with your party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the administration of your predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari, to the present day, I would be remiss if I did not remind you of a statement you made while assuming office. You reportedly said, “Taking office from my brother President Buhari is like taking over from myself. I have been involved with the government and the APC from day one.”
By your own words, you acknowledged your long-standing involvement with the party and its governments. Consequently, many Nigerians hold you equally accountable for the direction in which the nation has moved over the years.
Having stated the foregoing as respectfully as possible, permit me to address the main purpose of this letter, which is to offer what I believe could help alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.
During your presidential campaign, many Nigerians genuinely believed you had solutions to the country’s challenges. However, a significant number now feel disappointed by the outcomes of your administration thus far. Public frustration has grown considerably since 2023, and many citizens have lost confidence in your leadership.
Whether your intentions for Nigeria were noble or otherwise is a matter history will ultimately judge. However, the reality remains that millions of Nigerians are dissatisfied with the current state of affairs and are yearning for a different direction.
Mr. President, I do not know whether this letter will ever reach your desk. It is possible that those around you may prevent candid opinions from reaching you. Nevertheless, should this letter find its way to you, I respectfully offer the following advice: place the interests of Nigeria above personal political ambition and focus on delivering a truly free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process for the nation.
Sir, if you were to set aside your re-election ambitions in the interest of national unity and dedicate yourself to conducting free, fair, and unadulterated elections, history would remember your decision as a remarkable act of statesmanship and sacrifice. Such an action would demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to democracy and national reconciliation.
In my view, Nigeria urgently needs healing, unity, and institutional reforms. A transparent electoral process would be a significant step toward rebuilding public trust and strengthening our democracy.
To demonstrate my own commitment to this cause, I am willing to contribute, in whatever capacity I can, even to be on ground in Abuja, to work directly with you, to participate in discussions and reforms aimed at building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria. I believe our nation possesses immense potential and can become a model for Africa and the world if the right sacrifices are made by those in positions of leadership.
Should you choose to prioritize national interest above personal political considerations, you would earn the respect of many Nigerians and secure a distinguished place in our nation’s history.
I come in peace and offer these thoughts in good faith and with sincere concern for the future of our beloved country.
Sincerely and respectfully yours,
Ugochukwu Nwachukwu Nwaokoro
Former Deputy Mayor
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Hon. Ugochukwu Nwaokoro is the Founder and President Emeritus of the African Diaspora for Good Governance (ADGG)
He is a Former Deputy Mayor of the City of Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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