In a recent statement shared on his official X account, Mahdi Shehu, a Nigerian businessman, medical practitioner, and activist, has addressed the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal road construction contract, expressing concerns about the state of affairs in Nigeria.
The statement, titled 'N15 TRILLION LAGOS - CALABAR COASTAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT & TINUBU'S OPEN ASSULT ON THE PROCUREMENT LAW: NIGERIA HAS BECOME A CAPTIVE NATION'.
"Why not? The moment you see the lined up characters in a 'Democratic' drama. the setting. Opening scene, choice of location, prologue, and the stage, It will give you an idea as to whether the end of the drama will be pleasant or tragic.
Those who warned against voting Bola in 2023 were well guided by the contents of history, background, and documented characters of all those aspiring to preside over Nigeria. Now, we all know better and owe a loud apology to those voices of wisdom. as millions of people who canvassed for him are now lamenting, 'HAD WE KNOWN, WE WOULD HAVE LISTENED TO THE WISE COUNSEL & ACTED WITH CAUTION'. too little, too late
'When shamelessness becomes a culture. Habit and trademark, tragedy become inevitable and certain' Mahdi shehu.
Since we are now a captive nation and wish to be free from captivity, we should drive some light from:
Jeremiah 29-13-14
'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,' declares the Lord, 'and will bring you back from captivity'
Luke 11: 8-10
I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacit, he will surely get up and give you as much as you need," Shehu wrote.
The statement comes as a result of growing concerns over governance and transparency in Nigeria, particularly regarding large-scale infrastructure projects and political leadership.