All Three Arms of Government Have Failed Nigerians – Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that all branches of the Nigerian government have failed to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking Monday on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives offered a grim assessment of the nation’s current democratic standing.

Tambuwal noted that while past crises often saw one branch of government correcting another through checks and balances, the current situation shows a systemic collapse across all levels. He argued that the executive, legislature, and judiciary are now simultaneously struggling to fulfill their constitutional mandates.

“I believe that as of today, it’s all the three arms of government that have failed Nigerians,” Tambuwal stated. He observed that the historical safety net, where the legislature or judiciary would reposition a “wobbling” executive, no longer seems to function effectively.

The former governor specifically highlighted the electoral process as a major policy failure impacting the country. He linked the flaws in how leaders emerge directly to the broader issues of governance and instability currently being witnessed across the federation.

Tambuwal also criticized the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, alleging that the policy was implemented without providing necessary alternatives for the public. This decision, he claimed, has had a profoundly negative impact on the daily lives of Nigerians.

Reflecting on the state of the union, the former Speaker expressed concern that the usual interventions that stabilize democracy are currently absent. He suggested that the failure of these institutions has left the citizenry vulnerable to economic and political hardship.

The interview concluded with Tambuwal emphasizing that the current democratic framework requires urgent strengthening. He maintained that without a functional system of checks and balances, the three arms of government will continue to fall short of their duties to the people.