Table of Contents
- Public Affairs Commentator's Warning
- Accusation of Misleading Statements
- Statistics on Poverty and Unemployment
- Spiritual Warnings Against Deception
- Deception as a Cultural Norm
- Caution to Nigerians Abroad
Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has warned Nigerians living abroad to be cautious of a recent statement made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the nation's situation, labeling it as misleading and false.
In a post shared on his official X account on Wednesday, Shehu accused Akpabio of creating a false narrative of progress and stability, which he believes misleads Nigerians in the diaspora.
He urged them to disregard Akpabio's claims and not fall for what he termed political propaganda.
“139 million Nigerians are experiencing visible hunger, 60 million youth are unemployed, and over 30 million children are suffering from severe malnutrition,” Shehu stated.
“Nigeria's debt has now reached N170 trillion and continues to grow. Returning home is a risk you should consider carefully.”
By quoting several Bible verses, Shehu connected his message to moral and spiritual warnings against dishonest leadership.
He referenced Psalm 10:7, which states, ‘His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue,’ and Ephesians 5:6, which cautions, ‘Let no one deceive you with empty words.’
According to him, Nigerian leaders have turned deception into a standard practice, trading in falsehoods while the majority of citizens endure poverty, unemployment, and ineffective governance.
“Our leaders have turned lying into a profession and deception into a norm,” he remarked.
He emphasized that Nigerians abroad should not be swayed by political rhetoric that does not reflect the actual situation in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mahdi Shehu say about Godswill Akpabio's statement?
Mahdi Shehu criticized Godswill Akpabio's statement as deceptive and untrue, urging Nigerians abroad to be cautious and not be misled.
What statistics did Shehu provide regarding the state of Nigeria?
Shehu mentioned that 139 million Nigerians are facing visible hunger, 60 million youth are unemployed, and over 30 million children suffer from severe malnutrition, with the national debt reaching N170 trillion.
How did Shehu connect his message to biblical teachings?
He quoted Psalm 10:7 and Ephesians 5:6 to illustrate moral and spiritual warnings against deceitful leadership.
