APC Hypocrisy Exposed: Oseni Recalls How Tinubu Govt Praised Onaiyekan in 2014
Arise TV's Rufai Oseni accused the Tinubu administration of hypocrisy on Monday, pointing out that the APC praised Cardinal John Onaiyekan as a "voice of reason" when he criticized Goodluck Jonathan's government in November 2014 but now condemns him for similar remarks under President Bola Tinubu. Oseni recalled how APC members celebrated Onaiyekan's Villa visit, took photos with him, and amplified his Jonathan-era critiques as "divine representation" of national woes—yet now attack him for stating obvious economic hardships under Tinubu.
He argued APC defenders are merely protecting their paymasters, insisting Nigerians' suffering is evident to all: "Can't you see that your hypocrisy speaks so loud, people cannot hear what you say?" Oseni challenged critics to explain what changed since 2014, questioning whether Onaiyekan should serve political mandates or divine conscience. The clip resurfaced amid nationwide economic struggles, with Oseni noting officials suffering same hardships they deny publicly.
This isn't just about one cleric—it highlights how partisanship overrides truth-telling in Nigerian politics. When officials prioritize defending their paymasters over acknowledging reality, it erodes public trust and delays solutions to shared struggles like inflation and unemployment.
Will you demand consistency from your leaders—praising truth-tellers only when they oppose rivals, or valuing conscience over party loyalty regardless of who's in power?