A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has raised alarm that Nigeria could collapse in a few decades if urgent reforms are not carried out in its political and governance structures.
In a statement shared on his X handle on Sunday, the 17th of August, 2025, Garba argued that the greatest danger to Nigeria’s democracy lies in what he called the “industrialization of politics,” where the pursuit of electoral victories outweighs the need for governance.
He faulted the country’s leaders for prioritizing campaigns over critical sectors like health and education. According to him, hospitals are short of beds, schools are without enough teachers and classrooms, while inflation is treated more as a talking point than an economic crisis.
On insecurity, Garba noted that opposition parties often exploit violence as a tool for political gain instead of working towards safeguarding lives and property.
He also criticized the approach to infrastructure and investments, saying projects are usually driven by political interests rather than long-term national benefit.
“The best schools and hospitals in Nigeria are built by foreigners, despite trillions of naira allocated to education and health,” he said.
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He added that even loans, such as the recent $300 million facility from the World Bank, are being directed into short-term palliatives for internally displaced persons (IDPs) rather than permanent solutions like building hospitals.
Garba expressed worry about the state of food security, stressing that almost half of the population cannot afford basic daily calories while political elites continue to invest outside the country.
He emphasized that the country’s challenges cut across all political parties and are rooted in a deeply flawed system that requires a full overhaul.
“The next generation of Nigerians must tell ourselves the brutal truth and work towards a more honest and efficient system. Otherwise, we may not have a standing country within a few decades,” he warned.