Table of Contents
- Condemnation of Senate President
- Urging Nigerians Abroad
- Current Economic Conditions
- Biblical References
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for misleading Nigerians living abroad into believing that the nation has overcome hunger and hardship.
In a post on X, Shehu encouraged Nigerians overseas to disregard the Senate President's statements and not be influenced by his assertions.
“Nigeria’s debt has soared to N170 trillion and continues to escalate. Return home at your own peril,” he wrote.
He emphasized that approximately 139 million Nigerians are experiencing severe hunger and accused Akpabio of distorting the true state of the country to the diaspora.
Additionally, he noted that Nigeria currently has 60 million unemployed youths, with over 30 million children across the nation suffering from severe malnutrition.
Shehu urged individuals to “Refresh themselves with the Lord’s teachings regarding leaders who benefit from falsehood and have made deceit their way of life.”
Moreover, he cited several verses from the Holy Bible, asserting that the Senate President’s “mouth is filled with lies and threats; trouble and wickedness are beneath his tongue.”
Furthermore, he referenced Ephesians 5:6, which states, “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes upon those who are disobedient.”
He also included Jeremiah 9:6, which declares, “You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,” says the LORD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mahdi Shehu criticize about Senate President Godswill Akpabio?
Mahdi Shehu condemned Akpabio for misleading Nigerians abroad regarding the country's economic situation, claiming that he painted a false picture of Nigeria having moved past hunger and hardship.
What are the current economic conditions in Nigeria according to Shehu?
Shehu highlighted that Nigeria's debt has reached N170 trillion, with 139 million people facing severe hunger, 60 million unemployed youths, and over 30 million children suffering from severe malnutrition.
What biblical references did Shehu use in his criticism?
Shehu quoted Ephesians 5:6, which warns against being deceived by empty words, and Jeremiah 9:6, which speaks of living in deception and not acknowledging the Lord.
