LAURETTA ONOCHIE

Dear Baba, A year has passed since your departure, and for many Nigerians, it has also been a year of deep reflection.  Death has a way of silencing political arguments and inviting sober assessment. It encourages us to look beyond party loyalties and ask a simple question: How are the people faring now? Today, many Nigerians describe life as extraordinarily difficult. The rising cost of food, transportation, electricity, healthcare, and other essentials has placed immense pressure on households. Families are stretching every naira. Small and large businesses are shutting down. Young people worry about employment, while pensioners and low-income earners face growing financial strain. In moments like these, people often look back at previous administrations with fresh eyes. Some Nigerians say they now appreciate your time in office that they may have overlooked while you were President. Others who see only through ethnicity and religion, continue to criticize decisions made during y...