Following Politicians Is Like Caging Your Future – And Your Children’s Too

If you’re still queuing behind political parties like APC, PDP, ADC—or any of the elite clubs we call political platforms—pause and ask yourself one simple question:

What have they actually done for you?

Look around.

Nigeria is richly blessed with oil, gas, fertile land, solid minerals, and millions of talented young people. Yet, the average citizen still struggles daily with unreliable electricity, poor roads, unemployment, and a healthcare system where survival often depends on money you don’t have.

So, what went wrong?

1. Laws That Protect Them, Not You

Since 1999, countless laws have been passed—but how many directly made life easier for the average Nigerian?

How many reduced the cost of food, made education truly affordable, or ensured accessible healthcare?

Now compare that to how quickly lawmakers approve:

Their salaries and allowances
Lifetime pensions after just a few years in office
Legal protections and immunity

The system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed. Just not for you.

2. A System Designed to Keep You Out

Nigeria’s political structure isn’t just unfair—it’s intentionally restrictive.

Want to run for office?

Be ready to pay:

Millions for nomination forms
Hundreds of thousands for “expression of interest”
Additional hidden costs along the way

This isn’t democracy—it’s a pay-to-play system.

A teacher, farmer, trader, or fresh graduate doesn’t stand a chance. The high cost acts as a gate, ensuring power remains in the hands of a few wealthy elites who simply rotate positions among themselves.

3. A Nation Rich in Resources, Poor in Priorities

Nigeria has everything it needs to thrive—yet continues to struggle.

We produce crude oil but import refined fuel
We flare gas but rely on generators
We have vast farmland but import food

The issue isn’t lack of resources—it’s misplaced priorities.

Government focus often leans toward:

Contracts over community development
Convoys over public infrastructure
Foreign trips over local investment

Meanwhile, institutions meant to protect citizens remain underfunded or misused.

4. Real Life Reality: Ibrahim’s Story

Consider Ibrahim, a 31-year-old mechanical engineering graduate from Kaduna.

After graduating with a first-class degree in 2017, he spent four years job hunting—without success.

Eventually, he borrowed ₦80,000 to start a small welding business.

Then came the “revenue agents.”

Within one week, they demanded ₦150,000 for various levies. Unable to pay, his shop was locked.

That same week, tragedy struck.

His younger brother was involved in an accident on a poorly maintained road. At the hospital, treatment was delayed due to a ₦210,000 deposit requirement.

He didn’t survive.

Driven by pain and a desire for change, Ibrahim decided to run for councillor.

At the party office, he was told: