The president’s Silk cigarettes and all that, By Festus Adedayo

Columnist Festus Adedayo argues that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's administration is not delivering the essential policies needed to sustain daily life. He uses a fable to highlight that the public's primary concern is not the president's personal habits, such as smoking Silk cigarettes, but rather the tangible impact of his policies on their well-being.

Adedayo suggests that the "corn in the pot", policies that support everyday existence, is what truly matters to Nigerians. He implies that the current administration is falling short in this regard, leaving citizens wanting.

The piece emphasizes that while personal choices like smoking or drinking herbal tea are secondary, the administration's effectiveness in providing economic stability and improving living conditions is paramount. The focus, according to Adedayo, should be on governance that directly benefits the populace.

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The truth is, whether a president smokes Silk Cut or drinks herbal tea, is secondary. What tugs at the skin of Nigerians is whether Tinubu’s administration is delivering the “corn in the pot”, the policies that sustain daily life.